Renowned Christmas Author Melody Carlson delivers Romance in Time for the Holidays

Ada, Mich.—With over 7.5 million copies sold, Melody Carlson’s emotive and charming tales have captured the hearts of many fans. Her writing is at its finest in her newest release, A Royal Christmas—a story of intrigue, mystery, and romance. The fictional setting of Montovia provides a picturesque backdrop for unraveling a twisted plot and unexpectedly falling in love. A Royal Christmas is sure to excite and prepare readers for the festivities and benevolence of the Christmas season. . . . .

Hardworking, dedicated law student Adelaide Smith could never have guessed the shocking truth about her unknown, absent father— he’s a royal. In addition, his brother Farcus, the current heir to the throne, has inexplicably gone missing. Adelaide has suddenly become an heir to the throne of the European principality of Montovia.

Intrigued, Adelaide is persuaded to take a Christmas break trip to meet her family in Montovia. What she discovers on the other side of the ocean is nothing like what she expected. Power struggles, plotting, and poverty are around every corner. Suspicions quickly arise concerning the whereabouts of Farcus and the motivations of the king’s only stepson, Georg. Is Georg’s warm welcome of Adelaide genuine or an attempt to woo her into compliance? And what of the handsome member of Parliament working with Adelaide to unwind the mysteries and help the poor?

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Adelaide must decipher the past, grasp the present, and determine her future. With her law degree waiting on the other side of the Atlantic, will she return to the States or embrace the new life before her? And will she find lasting love in Montovia?

Available from Revell Books/Baker Publishing