It has been said, “Life begins at forty!” Good luck in trying to convince 39-year-old widow, Rebecca Sinclair. Rebecca had always looked forward to turning 40 because her youngest child would be 18, and out on his own. Now, Rebecca faced widowhood, turning 40, and both children being gone from home—whatever did she have to anticipate? She had not expected to find romance at her own door every day except Sunday! Raymond Jacobey was a 38-year-old postal carrier who, for the past year, had seen Rebecca everyday as he brought her mail to her door. He even attached little fragrant stickers to some of the pieces.

Ray had never married but had, as he got to know “Becca” this past year, fallen in love with her. He was willing to do just about anything to get her attention. Since he stopped for lunch after her delivery, she usually met him with coffee (or tea) and a sandwich!

Their road to true love was rocky! Her children, especially her son, Jeff, were very unsure that his mother knew how to take care of herself; her daughter, Debbie, in school in France, was a little more agreeable. Not only is this story funny, it is poignant.

This was my first Thibodeaux work; however, it will not be my last! Her approach to writing about everyday life, while struggling to maintain strict Christian standards and values, is a glimpse into reality which we all must face from time to time. I loved this book and could not read it fast enough—then I was sorry to have to leave Becca and Ray. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone! The book does not “sermonize” to the reader; it does, however, present the simple plan of salvation to anyone who is interested.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Sweet

Reviewer: Brenda Talley
May 30, 2007