But Sandie Bricker is an author who knows how to make the reader laugh out loud, and by the end of the first chapter, Olivia Wallace finds herself headed for Florida to housesit for a friend. It’s a bit of a culture shock for the lady used to her calm Ohio neighborhood when she’s confronted with a flirty younger man, a wandering alligator, a stubborn octogenarian who insists on using her pool, and the partying neighbors next door. Then there’s Missy Boofer, an aptly named and temperamental furball in a lampshade collar and pink doggie t-shirt that won’t let Olivia in the house.

Oh . . . and Jared, a man who would make any woman take a second glance. Or third.

The Big 5-OH! is a jewel, a fun ride from start to finish. It reminds us that God is most definitely the Lord of second chances at life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. Give this book to your friends and laugh with them as you soak in a fun tale that’s as warm and uplifting as the Florida sunshine.

The Big 5-OH!
Sandra D. Bricker
ISBN-13: 978-1-4267-0235-8
Available February 2010
First Chapter at Abingdon Press
To Buy, click on the link in the first line or go to the product page at Christian Book.