A Royal Christmas by Melody Carlson

 A Royal Christmas

Book Summary

Adelaide Smith is too busy for fairy tales. She's been working hard to put herself through law school and now that the end is in sight, she's determined to stay focused on her goals. Then she receives a letter notifying her that she has been found through a DNA registry to be a direct descendant of King Maximillian V, the ruler of a small Eastern European principality called Montovia. She's understandably skeptical. This is the stuff of cheesy made-for-TV movies, not real life.

Although the pieces of this surprising family puzzle seem too good to be true, curiosity gets the best of her. At the king's invitation, Adelaide embarks on a Christmas break trip that is chock-full of surprises, including a charming village, an opulent palace, family mysteries, royal jealousies, a handsome young member of Parliament--and the chance at a real fairy tale romance with a happily-ever-after ending.

Spend this Christmas with bestselling author Melody Carlson as she whisks you away to a royal holiday you'll never forget!

My Thoughts

A Royal Christmas by Melody Carlson is reminiscent of a modern-day fairytale (think The Princess Diaries with a slightly older protagonist).  I found the story to be easy to read, and it can be completed in one sitting (relaxing in a cozy chair on a rainy afternoon).  I enjoyed the descriptions of Montovia (a fictional town in Europe near Austria) and the castle.  We get to learn about the Christmas customs in Montovia.  The story is not lacking in holiday charm.  There are some sweet moments between Adelaide and her father.   There is a touch of mystery.  Someone wants the crown, and you wonder what they will do to ensure they get it.  There is a lack of chemistry between Adelaide and Anton (felt more like a friendship).  I was disappointed with the ending.   This is my least favorite holiday tale by Melody Carlson.  It is a sweet story, but it does not have the same charm as her Christmas stories (some of her stories you want to read year after year).  A Royal Christmas is a lighthearted holiday tale with a mindboggling letter, an enchanting town, a mean queen, a handsome parliamentarian, a fading father, a missing man, and a happy holiday.

A Royal Christmas will be out September 5 and it can be preordered from Amazon*.  You can find Melody Carlson's other novels here.  Thank you for stopping by today.  Tomorrow I am featuring A Louisiana Christmas to Remember by Betsy St. Amant, Morgan Tarpley Smith, and Lenora Worth which comes out September 1.  I am off to get some chores done around the house (if I still have a house after the hurricane blows through).  Please keep those who live in Florida in your prayers. Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader 

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