A Merry Little Christmas by Anita Higman

This book was such a delight to read.  It was fun and definitely had unexpected plots throughout the book.  I absolutely disliked Mr. Landau but did find a soft spot for him at the end of the book.  I enjoyed Franny and how she was a simple lady...no frills, so special impressions...just herself.  I think that endeared her to me and made me easily connect with her.  Had Charlie Landau's ex-girlfriend been one of the main characters of the book, I think I would have disliked it a lot!

Being a music therapist, I like it when any book emphasizes the arts and music.  Since these two fell in love over music and planned to add music to their lives, I could easily relate to them.  It was interesting to read about Willie and how he had a turn around with himself and with his father.  You don't learn too much about him, but you learn enough to make you want to know more.  He definitely has a story to tell!

Franny and Charlie meet when Charlie wants to purchase Franny's farm.  Franny wants to pursue her dream in the city but she soon finds out that not all dreams are meant to be followed.  She returns to the farm as "hired help," but not before she's made a difference in the life of a friend who rescued her on the most horrible day of her life in the city.  Both know they love each other from the first time they met and danced together, but neither are from the same social class.  Franny has no money and no fame.  Charlie has lots of money and is from a well-known family.  What is it about Christmas that seems to bring people together despite so many differences?

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Meet Anita:

Best-selling and award-winning author, Anita Higman, has over thirty books published (several coauthored) for adults and children. She's been a Barnes & Noble "Author of the Month" for Houston and has a BA degree, combining speech communication, psychology, and art. Anita loves good movies, exotic teas, and brunch with her friends.

Find out more about Anita at http://www.anitahigman.com.

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About A Merry Little Christmas:

Fall in love with this cozy story about two people from different worlds.

Franny Martin is an Oklahoma farm girl who's preparing to spend the holidays alone...again. Then Charlie Landau shows up one day, all wealth and polish, and offers to buy Franny's farm. Franny has no money to speak of, but she is clever and spirited, and she's more than happy to sell the farm and move to the city.

As Sinatra croons from the radio and Christmas descends upon her charming farm, Franny teaches Charlie the curious and sometimes comical ways of country life. In the process, they unearth some discoveries of the heart-that sometimes love comes when you're least ready for it. Will the holidays bring their most impossible dreams within reach?

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I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity Group and Summerside Press in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.