This is the first book I've read by Melody Carlson, but I'm not sure why, LOL - I love inspirational & Christmas romance! I wasn't disappointed. This was a charming story with lots of wonderful elements to get you in the holiday spirit - a snowy village setting, a clockmaking factory, hidden treasure, and past & present colliding. This is a wonderful, gentle tale with themes of family, love, forgiveness, and redemption - which is what Christmas is all about. Enjoy!!