Once Upon a Christmas Carol

Author: Melody Carlson

Publisher: Revell

Release Date: September 2, 2025

Rating: 5 out of 5.

A whimsical and holiday filled romance that has put me in the holiday spirit early in the season.

Unlike most people, Carol Langstrom hates Christmas. It has never been a happy time for her growing up causing her to avoid the holidays altogether. Her job doesn’t help matters; she manages seasonal décor for wealthy clients who love the holidays. This year she wants to get as far away from the holiday happenings as possible and plans to go to the Bahamas by herself. Bad weather causes her to end up in Michigan instead of the tropical paradise she planned. The change ends up for the best and she just might find some holiday spirit after all.

Melody Carlson is a queen of Christmas romance novels and never fails to put me in the holiday spirit after reading one of her sweet Christmas books. The best things about these sweet holiday reads are they are quick and so fun. Honestly this is one of my favorite reads in a long time, it was sweet, fun and hit all the right feels for me as a reader. There wasn’t much I didn’t enjoy about this one, the setting was cozy for romance even though it was in blustery Michigan instead of a tropical paradise. Readers that enjoy cozy holiday mysteries will not want to miss this one.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher.  The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

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