World War II has ended but the scars of the war have carved deep grooves in Sophie Wright’s heart. Now a widow with two young children, she returns home to Aspen Falls and meets Leland Halverson, a handsome carpenter who appears interested in her, but afraid of a relationship.

Leland wishes he was worthy of the beautiful Sophie, and he adores her two children, but his past still haunts him. Sophie knows that Leland fell apart after his little girl died and his wife left him, but she doesn’t know the real reason why.
 
Praise

"This is one of those books that touch your heart and leave you mesmerized long after you have finished reading it. I laughed, cried and then prayed fervently for a happily-ever-after for the characters who soon became my friends and had me completely invested in their daily struggles."--Njkinny's World of Books & Stuff"Romantic and full of tough decisions, life's twists and turns, and above all the rest--hope. Like the magical music box, Rachelle Christensen weaves a melody into the pages that stays with you long after the last page."--Lucy McConnell, author of the Billionaire Marriage Brokers Series"This book was simply well-done all around. Well-written, the characters well-drawn, and the way each character's story interacted and affected the others was really an intricate work of art. This isn't your simple romance or average woman's fiction but truly a cut above.... There is depth to the story, which was a refreshing change. This book will not let you down."--Love to Read! Reviews

Meanwhile, David Alexander, a decorated bomber pilot has returned to Aspen Falls, and Sophie catches his eye. Confused by the two vastly different choices of men, Sophie searches for answers from a heart that has betrayed her before.

When Sophie discovers a message inside a music box that Leland once owned, the pieces start to fit together. The enchanting melody urges her to share the secrets of her heart so that she can understand his. Leland knows the tune from the music box well and if he can find the courage, he’ll carve a melody for Sophie from the solid wood surrounding his heart.
Carve Me a Melody is the second in the Music Box Romance series