A Christmas in the Alps by Melody Carlson

A Christmas in the Alps
by Melody Carlson

ISBN-13: 9780800739331
Hardcover: 176 pages
Publisher: Revell
Released: September 7th 2021

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
After a time of heartache and loss, Simone Winthrop discovers a tantalizing letter from her French great-grandmother, which seems to suggest that she is heir to a family treasure. Ever practical, Simone assumes the claim is baseless, but her best friend encourages her to find out for sure. Despite her deep-rooted fear of flying, Simone boards a jet to travel to Paris at Christmastime to uncover the truth.

During the long flight, Simone meets the charming Kyle Larsson, who's on his way to France to become an apprentice clockmaker. Though they abruptly part ways, an unexpected rendezvous in the French Alps at Simone's family's clock factory may lead to the discovery of the family treasure . . . and so much more.


My Review:
A Christmas in the Alps is a romance novella. Simone had a safe, dull life until the last of her family died. Her best friend pushed her to go look for her French extended family (and a vague "treasure"). She ended up with two men interested in her (both were extremely kind), the treasure of family, and a new home and job. My two problems: who would tell someone to go to a city to find a physical object which is their inheritance without telling them what it is and where to find it? The story would have worked even if she had this information. Also, Simone was initially a play-it-safe person who had trouble even spending money on a new wardrobe, then suddenly she's making impulsive decisions that involve spending a lot of money and huge changes in her life.

If those points don't bother you, then it's a fast, sweet romance were difficulties melt away faster than the snow and everyone has a happy ending. Simone had to forgive someone for a wrong done to her. There was no sex or bad language.


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