Second Thoughts: A Romantic Comedy

Bobbie O’Keefe
Five Star Publishing (2009)
ISBN 9781594147722
Reviewed by Carol Hoyer, PhD, for Reader Views (4/09)

Author O’Keefe has given readers a book that is humorous yet has a serious side. The story revolves around a pre-WWII Steel Man comic book that is bought by a scoundrel from a mentally-challenged adult for $10, when the true value is more around $5,000.

When Petey’s brother finds out the comic was sold for $10 he decides to get revenge and get the comic book back. With the help of Moose, a friend, the three rob a convenience store three times in two days. Although the robbery is a serious intent to threaten the owner, the antics of the three turn it into a Laurel and Hardy comedy.

In the meantime, Derek O’Reilly is trying to figure out how to get his ex-wife back in his good graces. His plan is to invite his ex-wife, his five-year-old nephew and twins on a fishing trip. Having not put a good plan into place for the trip, the group runs out of gas and has to walk to a nearby house to get help; little did they know that inside the house were the three bandits. What turns out to be a kidnapping of the group ends up a series of comical errors as they all become friends and now the larger group is scheming how to get the comic book back.

This is a fun, light-hearted read that is fast-paced and readers will need to throw all logic out when reading it. The characters are entertaining, yet serious in their own way. You will laugh, cry and root for the underdogs in “Second Thoughts” by Bobbie O’Keefe.

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