Once Upon a Christmas Carol, Melody Carlson
Once Upon a Christmas Carol, Melody Carlson
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Once Upon a Christmas Carol
A Christmas Novella

Author: Melody Carlson

Narrator: Stephanie Cozart

Unabridged: 5 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 09/02/2025

Synopsis

What will happen when a tropical escape from holiday blues turns into a snowy wonderland filled with joy and cheer? Carol Langstrom hates Christmas. Growing up in a dysfunctional home, with a birthday on December 25 and too many dashed childhood expectations, she would rather avoid the holiday season. And working in the design industry where she manages seasonal decor for wealthy, entitled clients certainly hasn't helped!    So, this year her goal is to flee to the Bahamas—by herself—bah humbug! But bad weather and God's radically different plan redirect her flight to blustery Michigan, where she gets stuck on her aunt's farm and discovers a different kind of Christmas—one wrapped in love, family, and holiday spirit. "Carlson's gentle humor and quirky, lovable characters have more than enough charm to propel the plot to its feel-good conclusion. Readers won't be able to resist this."—Publishers Weekly

About Melody Carlson

Melody Carlson has written more than 200 books for teens, women, and children. Before publishing, Melody traveled around the world, volunteered in teen ministry, taught preschool, raised two sons, and worked briefly in interior design and later in international adoption. "I think real-life experiences inspire the best fiction," she says. Her wide variety of books seems to prove this theory.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cara on September 04, 2025

Once Upon A Christmas Carol written by Melody Carlson was ✨🎄😭magical, heart warming, snowy, captivating, emotional, and whimsical✨🎄😭. As September rolls around the corner, I absolutely love picking out Christmas books, and of course I always have to make sure Melody Carlson makes that list because......more

Goodreads review by Gloria on August 27, 2025

Once Upon a Christmas Carol is a heartwarming story of love, faith, and healing. Carol is escaping Seattle and her job of decorating homes for Christmas in the Bahamas when her flight is deterred to Grand Rapids, Michigan due to storms across the country. Born on Christmas Day, thus her name, she do......more

Goodreads review by Amanda (BookLoverAmanda) on August 27, 2025

Once Upon A Christmas Carol by Melody Carlson 4 Stars I really liked this year's Christmas novella by Melody! It has A Christmas Carol feel with our main character of Carol who is a bit of a Scrooge about Christmas, but she soon realizes Christmas may finally be a happy day after all when her planned......more

Goodreads review by Sheila on August 04, 2025

I received a free copy of, Once Upon a Christmas Carol, by Melody Carlson, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Carol Langstrom was born on Christmas, but is not a fan of Christmas at all. Carol plans to spend her birthday in a hot place, but ends up in Michigan at her......more

Goodreads review by Alissa on October 13, 2025

This was my first Melody Carlson novella and it won’t be my last. I adored this story! Truly something so sweet and special! I think Christmas novellas are now one of my new favorite genres. This story was the perfect length and held all the cutesy romance feels without the prolonged angst and misco......more

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