relzreviewz.com A Christmas in the Alps by Melody Carlson

A Christmas in the Alps by Melody Carlson

Synopsis:~

When Simone Winthrop’s grandmother dies, it is up to Simone to sort through her grandmother’s belongings. What she finds is a letter from her French great-grandmother that hints of treasure hidden in the Beaumont family home in Arve, France. Ever practical, Simone assumes the claim is baseless, but her best friend encourages her to find out for sure.

During Simone’s long flight, she meets the charming Kyle Larsson. Though they part ways, an unexpected rendezvous in the French Alps occurs at Simone’s family’s clock factory, where Kyle has been hired as an apprentice. When he learns of Simone’s plight, Kyle is determined to help her discover the treasure that her great-grandmother intended her to have.

Necee’s take:~

“I’ve always wanted to go to France. And the French Alps at Christmas? How can you possibly say no?”

This is a story that spoke to my teenage girl’s heart. I mean who hasn’t dreamed of finding family in another country, especially France. Simone is feeling alone after her grandmother‘s death and decides to embark on a journey to find a family treasure and overcome her fear of flying, too. The whole journey I could feel what she is experiencing in this sweet novella.

“My treasure is hidden in Avre. I know it must still be there. You must go and get it, ma chérie. It is meant for you.”

This story is filled with so many magical moments with it’s beautiful scenery. The journey through Paris and into the village of Avre, sparked my dreams of traveling to this area of Europe. The tradition of clockmaking really comes to life with it’s imagery. The characters are engaging and inviting. The romance is sweet, but it would have been nice for it to play out a bit more as I really love Simone and Kyle’s relationship. However, the real focus is on family and forgiveness. It is also about stepping out of your comfort zone to follow a dream. I really love the feel of “Christmas in the Alps.” It makes me want to spend Christmas there with the hopes of finding long lost family ties like Simone in France.

“She no longer felt like such an outsider. In fact, it was almost as if the town was welcoming her . . . as if it was inviting her to make herself at home.”

If you love uplifting Christmas stories, I think this might just provide a bit of joy for your holidays.

I was given a copy of this book by the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own and are given honestly.

MelodyCarlson is the award-winning author of over 200 books with sales of more than 7 million, including many bestselling Christmas novellas, young adult titles, and contemporary romances. She and her husband live in central Oregon. Learn more at www.melodycarlson.com.