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The Homewreckers

Mary Kay Andrews

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The New York Times Best Seller
2022 The New York Times Best Seller

Summer begins with Mary Kay Andrews's The Homewreckers, a delightful summer read about flipping houses, and finding true love.

"Andrews (The Newcomer) sparkles in this fast-paced tale. Andrews's fans will eat this up." --Publishers Weekly

"A fun story with twists and turns that will appeal to romantics and cold-case fans alike." --Kirkus

Hattie Kavanaugh went to work restoring homes for Kavanaugh & Son Restorations at eighteen, married the boss's son at twenty, and became a widow at twenty-five. Now, she's passionate about her work, but that's the only passion in her life. "Never love something that can't love you back," is advice her father-in-law gives her, but Hattie doesn't follow it and falls head-over-heels for a money pit of a house. She's determined to make it work, but disaster after disaster occurs, and Hattie's dream might cost Kavanaugh & Son their livelihood. Hattie needs money, and fast.

When a slick Hollywood producer shows up in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia, she gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: star in a beach house renovation reality show called The Homewreckers, cast against a male lead who may be a love interest, or may be the ultimate antagonist. Soon, there's more at stake than bad pipes and dry rot: during the demolition, evidence comes to light that points to the mysterious disappearance of a young wife and mother years before.

With a burned out detective investigating the case, an arsonist on the loose, two men playing with her emotions, and layers upon layers of vintage wallpaper causing havoc, it's a question of who will flip, who will flop, and if Hattie will ever get her happily-ever-after.

Book Details

  • Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
  • Publish Date: May 23rd, 2023
  • Pages: 464
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.27in - 5.50in - 1.23in - 0.63lb
  • EAN: 9781250822345
  • Categories: WomenRomance - ContemporarySmall Town & Rural

About the Author

Andrews, Mary Kay: - MARY KAY ANDREWS is The New York Times bestselling author of Bright Lights, Big Christmas, The Homewreckers, The Santa Suit, The Newcomer, Hello, Summer, Sunset Beach. The High Tide Club, The Beach House Cookbook, The Weekenders, Beach Town, Save the Date, Ladies' Night, Christmas Bliss, Spring Fever, Summer Rental, The Fixer Upper, Deep Dish, Blue Christmas, Savannah Breeze, Hissy Fit, Little Bitty Lies, and Savannah Blues. A former journalist for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, she lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Praise for this book

"Mary Kay Andrews is the queen of beach reads. This one combines our love of romance, HGTV shows, and murder mysteries. What more could you want?" --CountryLiving.com

"Andrews' latest, after The Newcomer (2021), is a frothy combination of a hectic old-house-renovation story and a cozy mystery with a hint of romance centered around a likable heroine who has been holding too many feelings at bay. A perfect summer escape." --Booklist

"Andrews (The Newcomer) sparkles in this fast-paced tale. Andrews's fans will eat this up." --Publishers Weekly

"A fun story with twists and turns that will appeal to romantics and cold-case fans alike." --Kirkus

"Mary Kay Andrews has done it again" -- Mystery & Suspense

"Seamlessly combines romance and mystery" -- PopSugar

"Imagine if HGTV and a murder mystery met, fell in love and unexpectedly produced a rom-com." -- E! Online

"Bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews has penned 26 novels with heartfelt plots-- and her latest follows suit." --Woman's World

"Oh, just bring us the beach chair and fancy umbrella drink now. We're in." --CNN.com

"Mary Kay Andrews is having her moment...she's a great, great writer and [The Homewreckers] is a lot of fun." --

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