Holly and Ivy - by Fern Michaels

THE GIFT OF FAMILY
The flames of memory always seem to glow a little brighter during the holidays.
Perhaps that’s why this time of year is so difficult for airline heiress Ivy Macintosh, as
she faces thoughts of yet another festive season alone. Since the plane crash that
claimed the lives of her husband and two children eight years ago, she’s been
submerged in grief.
When eleven-year-old Holly Greenwood knocks on her door, lost and frightened after a
forbidden visit to her singing teacher, Ivy’s self-imposed exile is shattered. Holly has an
extraordinary voice, and wants nothing more than to perform in an upcoming
Christmas musical. Holly’s father, Daniel, doesn’t allow music in their home, refusing to
give a good reason why. Yet Ivy is drawn to the warmth she senses beneath his gruff
exterior. As Christmas nears, their shared concern for Holly begins to draw Ivy back
into the world again . . . and toward a family who may need her just as much as she
needs them . . .
“Bestselling Michaels’ bittersweet Christmas story offers the promise of a
better tomorrow.”
—Booklist
“The storyline is an emotional rollercoaster, so keep a tissue box nearby . . . A
great read.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars