TRIXI'S REVIEW:
I always look forward to reading a Christmas novella by Melody Carlson! There’s nothing like sitting down for a few hours and immersing myself in what feels like a sweet Hallmark movie in book form.
Carol’s plans are derailed when her flight to the Bahamas to dodge the dreaded Christmas season is cancelled due to bad weather. But what appears to be a huge inconvenience, turns out to be the best thing that happened to her. Stranded in a Michigan airport overnight, she makes an impulsive decision to connect with an aunt she never got to know growing up. What she discovers is a family she grows to care for, a town she falls in love with, and perhaps love of the heart kind too! God redirected her to the best gift of “home” and a heart change for the true meaning of Christmas.
I think my favorite character was Carol’s aunt Maria. She’s full of wisdom, unconditional love and a little bit of stubbornness—I couldn’t help but like her from the get-go! I’m so glad she got to connect with her only niece and form strong family ties with her. What a wonderful relationship it was to watch unfold!
I love this story of faith and family all wrapped up in a sweet package to enjoy over and over again. And of course, a hint of a happily-ever-after at the end.
*I received a complimentary copy through Revell via Netgalley and Interviews & Reviews. I was not obligated to leave a favorable review, all opinions expressed here are my own. *
BackCover Blurb:
Can a tropical escape from holiday blues turn her Christmas into a snowy wonderland filled with joy and cheer?
Carol Langstrom hates Christmas. Growing up in a dysfunctional home, with a birthday on December 25 and too many dashed childhood expectations, the holiday season is something she would rather avoid. And working in the design industry where she manages seasonal decor for wealthy, entitled clients certainly hasn't helped!
So, this year her goal is to flee to the Bahamas--by herself--bah humbug! But bad weather and God's radically different plan redirect her flight to blustery Michigan, where she gets stuck on her aunt's farm and discovers a different kind of Christmas--one wrapped in love, family, and holiday spirit.
Melody Carlson's Christmas novella delivers all the charm of a holiday Hallmark movie, is rooted in Christian faith, woven with sweet romance, and features A Christmas Carol themes.
Revell Publishing, September, 2025
Available in digital ebook, hardcover, and audiobook
Buy ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Amazon, Christianbook .com, or Baker Book House
I always look forward to reading a Christmas novella by Melody Carlson! There’s nothing like sitting down for a few hours and immersing myself in what feels like a sweet Hallmark movie in book form.
Carol’s plans are derailed when her flight to the Bahamas to dodge the dreaded Christmas season is cancelled due to bad weather. But what appears to be a huge inconvenience, turns out to be the best thing that happened to her. Stranded in a Michigan airport overnight, she makes an impulsive decision to connect with an aunt she never got to know growing up. What she discovers is a family she grows to care for, a town she falls in love with, and perhaps love of the heart kind too! God redirected her to the best gift of “home” and a heart change for the true meaning of Christmas.
I think my favorite character was Carol’s aunt Maria. She’s full of wisdom, unconditional love and a little bit of stubbornness—I couldn’t help but like her from the get-go! I’m so glad she got to connect with her only niece and form strong family ties with her. What a wonderful relationship it was to watch unfold!
I love this story of faith and family all wrapped up in a sweet package to enjoy over and over again. And of course, a hint of a happily-ever-after at the end.
*I received a complimentary copy through Revell via Netgalley and Interviews & Reviews. I was not obligated to leave a favorable review, all opinions expressed here are my own. *
BackCover Blurb:
Can a tropical escape from holiday blues turn her Christmas into a snowy wonderland filled with joy and cheer?
Carol Langstrom hates Christmas. Growing up in a dysfunctional home, with a birthday on December 25 and too many dashed childhood expectations, the holiday season is something she would rather avoid. And working in the design industry where she manages seasonal decor for wealthy, entitled clients certainly hasn't helped!
So, this year her goal is to flee to the Bahamas--by herself--bah humbug! But bad weather and God's radically different plan redirect her flight to blustery Michigan, where she gets stuck on her aunt's farm and discovers a different kind of Christmas--one wrapped in love, family, and holiday spirit.
Melody Carlson's Christmas novella delivers all the charm of a holiday Hallmark movie, is rooted in Christian faith, woven with sweet romance, and features A Christmas Carol themes.
Revell Publishing, September, 2025
Available in digital ebook, hardcover, and audiobook
Buy ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Amazon, Christianbook .com, or Baker Book House
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