PAULA'S REVIEW:
Once Upon a Christmas Carol by Melody Carlson gives all the feels of a Hallmark movie.
The dilemma is that Carol, a Christmas baby, is not fond of the season because of not the best childhood memories. She is also a designer who stages elaborate decorations way too early for her tastes. She plans a getaway to the Bahamas but gets stranded in Grand Rapids when snow cancels everything. The solution comes when her estranged aunt lives close by in Michigan. Getting to know Aunt Marie and helping her, gets her in the Christmas spirit again. And a hunky neighbor makes it cozy too.
Well written novella with all the atmosphere of Christmas, there is a reconciliation, amd unexpected romance and a return to the real meaning of Christmas.
A clean read with a Christian World View.
*A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Revell through NetGalley. All opinions are mine alone.* 4 stars and a clean read
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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