My Thoughts on A Royal Christmas by Melody Carlson

 

About:

Adelaide Smith is too busy for fairy tales. She's been working hard to put herself through law school, and she's determined to stay focused on her goals. Then she receives a letter notifying her that she is a direct descendant of King Maximillian Konig V, the ruler of a small European principality called Montovia.

What? No. That's the stuff of cheesy made-for-TV movies, not real life.

Still, curiosity gets the best of her, leading to a Christmas break trip 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-life fairy tale romance.

My Thoughts:

Adelaide Smith is just an ordinary woman, trying to finish law school, sharing a home with an older lady who likes cats, and working at a local coffee shop. She misses her mother, who died way too soon, and except for a few close friends, she is pretty much alone. Until one day she receives a letter that states that she is the long-lost daughter of the King of Montovia. What? How can this be possible? Well, it can, as she soon finds out. She also learns a little bit more about her mother and her secrets, as she looks forward to meeting her father.

Not everyone is excited about her existence. Throw in some political intrigue, missing royalty, balls, and Christmas, and you have a delightful holiday novella that for Adelaide is a fairy tale in the making.

This is a beautiful book inside and out, as this book also comes in a beautiful hardcover edition. This was a pleasant escape and I look forward to reading it again. 

I was provided a copy of this novella from the publisher. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.

About the Author:

Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of more than 250 books with sales of more than 7.5 million, including many bestselling Christmas novellas, young adult titles, and contemporary romances. She received a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, her novel All Summer Long has been made into a Hallmark movie, and the movie based on her novel The Happy Camper premiered on UPtv in 2023. She and her husband live in central Oregon. Learn more at www.MelodyCarlson.com.