Love Finds You In Holiday, Florida (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
Enjoyable book about two "older" widows/widowers finding love again. Cassie is in Florida to fix up and sell a vacation home she had owned with her deceased husband. Richard had moved to the small community with plans to retire with his wife when she passed away suddenly. Neither was really looking for a relationship or love but it was there staring them in the face.I was glad to read this book about "older" people (not people in their 20's!) and I could relate because while I'm not 55 yet it is closer than I want to admit! I liked seeing Cassie stop being the dependable/reliable person that she was for all her years of marriage. It was good to see her break out of that stereotype. Richard also learned to loosen up some as well.The book isn't heavy on religion but there are many bible verses on the "Surprise Me" cards. I loved this idea...a bible verse on one side and then something that Cassie was to do each day. It would make anyone take a step back and possibly reevaluate their lives or their actions.over all great read. There's no holiday in her plans when widowed Cassie Constantine arrives in Holiday, Florida. All she wants to do is spruce up her vacation house and sell it in the shortest possible time so she can get back to her life in Boston. The house was her late husband's idea, and Cassie never had his enthusiasm for the house, the little community of Holiday, pink flamingoes, or, come to think of it, for life in general. Then the self-described 'predictable' Bostonian buys a 'Surprise Yourself' box, and Cassie's life takes some surprising turns. Sandra Bricker deftly sets all the ingredients for motion for another of her charming romances. Cassie is an independent and intelligent woman over fifty with a newly discovered enthusiasm for the second half of life, with all the excitement and apprehension that entails. With the aid of her 'Surprise Yourself' box, Cassie surprises herself not so much by overcoming her diffidence and reaching out to her neighbors, but by the genuine friendships and joy she discovers in becoming enmeshed with them and their community. Richard Dillon, a recent addition to the community, introduces an unpredictable element of romance--and mystery. What is he doing here in Holiday, and what does he really want? Cassie and her neighbors gossip, speculate, and investigate, with both touching and hilarious results. The supporting cast is vivid and engaging, with surprising dimension for a cozy romance. The Christian faith elements are natural to the characters involved, and are presented in an organic way without preaching. Bricker, a Florida resident, clearly is conversant with retirement community life. There is a lot of intrigue in little Holiday, and Bricker explores and resolves all the subplots with skill. 'Love Finds You in Holiday, Florida' is an all-around charmer. Highly recommended.
What do You think about Love Finds You In Holiday, Florida (2009)?
Great book with a great ending!!! A definite must read with a great twist!!!
—emeidson35
it took a long time to get into this book. It turned out pretty good!
—Hibah
Miniseries: Love Finds You…Category: Inspirational Romance
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