A Christmas in the Alps - Melody Carlson

Melody Carlson's Christmas novellas are an established tradition in their own right and this time she crosses the Atlantic - or rather, Simone Winthrop does, when she discovers a letter from her French great grandmother, and sets off to France to see if it's hints of treasure are true.  This is a big deal in many ways, not least that she's afraid of flying. On the long flight to Paris Simone meets Kyle Larsson, and their paths will cross again in the story.

I'm a bit of a sucker for a Christmas novella, and this is a great Christmas read. There's a nice level of mystery/curiosity, the French settings are lovely, and the family relationships are really well described and developed.

We all know that Simone and Kyle will connect - but the beauty of a good Christmas story is the way they do it, with lots of Christmassy sparkle and magic.

An easy read, perfect for a little 'chill out' time in the busy run up to Christmas. Recommended.

9780800739331, Revell

Note: for transparency, I was sent an advance copy of this book, but I was not required to write any specific or favourable review. All views herein are my own.