A Merry Little Christmas, Song of the Season Series #1
4.5
5
17
17
Warm and wonderful Christmas story
A Merry Little Christmas is a delightful and heart-warming book. The main characters are interesting, funny, and charming. This book is easy-to-read, but hard to put down. I liked the short chapters, so I could squeeze in a little reading between other holiday activities. But, I read the second half of the book in one sitting, as I was anxious to know how everything turned out. This book has much to offer--tragedy, romance, conflicts between family members, conflicts in the community, and conflicts in the characters themselves. This is my favorite Christmas story of the year!
January 8, 2013
A Merry Little Christmas
Franny Martin has her mind on music most of the time while she is doing chores on her farm. The barn yard animals seem to like her singing. As she is singing to the pigs a man walks up behind her and scared the stuffin out of her. Which landed her in the mud. He did save her radio from the mud and she was grateful for that. She asked the nice looking man who he was and why he was there. He boldly told her his name was Charles Landau and he wanted to buy her farm and was willing to pay whatever she asked. She quickly told him he just bought a farm. The only problem was he knew nothing about farming or livestock. Nada! So after much deliberation she agreed to stay on as a hired farm hand and teach him about farming. He was to learn to be farmer in three weeks. Right! After that she was going to move to the city and work at her dream job at a radio station that is if anyone would hire her without any knowledge in this line of work.
She had many obstacles in her way of getting her dream job. Charlie was not very successful at farming after she left either. Maybe if they worked together in running the farm it would be profitable for both of them. That is if Charlie's father was not so bent on Charlie taking over the family business to the point of making threats.
I read this book in one sitting okay two sittings. I did not want to put it down.
It had all I love to read in a book intrigue, romance, Trust in God, family secrets, redemption, love of mankind and some very interesting characters.
The characters:
Franny has horrible memories of the day of her parent's deadly accident.
Charlie had also suffered the loss of his mother and the lack of his father's love.
Noma has spent her whole life dealing with prejudice because of her color.
Willie is Charlie's brother and has suffered even greater emotional abuse from his father.
Mr. Landau rules over his sons holding back any affection or love.
In my opinion each of the characters had a painful past causing the present life hard to endure at times. The difference in the characters was that some of them trusted in God's will and endured their lives with patience. Those that had hardened their hearts towards God tried to force their own will on others causing much pain themselves and others.
The author writes of a Christmas Gift that's not under a tree or wrapped up in pretty paper. It is the Gift of Love God gives to His children through the birth of His Son Jesus.
Disclosure
I received a free copy of this book from Summerside Press/Litfuse Group Tours for review. I was in no way compensated for this review.
January 5, 2013
Can Love Conquer All?
This was a very thoughtful read. Two people coming together with very different backgrounds and many, many roadblocks.
This shows you that love and forgiveness can prevail. In a world of hate and unforgiveness love shines through.
Family relationships are hampered because of a controlling Father. Will Charlie and Willie be strong enough to break free and finally live their own lives? Will God intervene and perform a miracle?
I know readers of Christmas books will find some joy, delight and comfort in this wonderful read by author Anita Higman. She hit the nail on the head with this one. Don't miss out!
December 25, 2012
Sweet story
I really enjoyed this story. I was very caught up with the characters as they tried to find their way in life, and follow a dream to success. Sometimes that success has a different end. Just as you're caught up in the coziness of the tale, along comes a challenge that could break hearts and squash plans. Great story, and I'm certain you'll love it too. Anita Higman is a fantastic story teller.
December 20, 2012
Welcome to Christianbook.com! Sign in or create an account
Cart
0 items
Checkout
We now accept PayPalfor ALL orders
