Hallie Palmer has had her share of bad luck, but more times than not, she manages to rise to the occasion and remain intact. When her Dad suddenly dies and her mother winds up needing some mental help to cope with his passing, Hallie finds herself rushing home from college to become the primary caregiver to her brood of siblings. From diapers to mayhem, Hallie walks the tightrope as she tries to balance motherhood and the family's finances without losing their home or the children to foster care.

As if things weren't bad enough, Hallie's personal life is quickly spiraling out of control. As she watches her friends continue to pursue their dreams, she feels as if she has sacrificed her own well-being in exchange for familial duty. With nowhere else to turn, she relies on some old friends, Bernard and Gil, to help her pull herself up by her bootstraps and become the young woman she knows she can be. Within a blink of an eye, Hallie conjures up some good times and even a little unexpected romance that sends her well on her way to happiness.

THE BIG SHUFFLE is the highly anticipated third book in Laura Pedersen's Hallie Palmer series. Like an old shoe, the reader finds comfort in the reoccurring characters and the amusing anecdotes that make the book seem like a welcomed, old friend. Light, heart-warming, and well- written. THE BIG SHUFFLE is the perfect fall read.