Single mom/lawyer Brooke Trappnell is asked to help a 99 year-old woman stave off the state of Georgia’s attempts to take over the barrier island her family has owned for over 100 years, uncovering long lost secrets along the way.

Another great story by MKA. Part Southern fiction, part beach read with a good mystery thrown in, too.

Fantastic! Another great read by Ms. Andrews. Great characters, a mystery from the past and friendships old and new! Thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining. I received a copy from NetGalley and this is my honest review.

This book is not the usual fare that we find from Mary Kay Andrews as it has a darker tone to it than most of her other books.

Secrets abound on Talisa Island and the lives of the characters in the book are all intertwined as we discover as the story unfolds. The time setting flips from the 1940's to the present as the back story is told from different points of view. I liked the writing and did not mind the back and forth of the story line as it shed light on the motives of the characters involved.

Don't expect a light and breezy summer read as the title might suggest. Themes of racism, politics and societal morays of the 1940's are underlying in the story line so it may be a bit hard to read at times. I found that it took me awhile to get into the book. but overall I enjoyed it.

A great read that starts out slow as you get to know the characters but then takes off in full force with old secrets, old money and an old friendship amongst ladies who might just inherit a fortune. I love books by Andrews and she did not disappoint in this fun read!

When Brooke is hired to represent the wealthy, albeit somewhat reclusive, Josephine Bettendorf Warrick she expects to have her work cut out for her. The task at hand will not be easy, though she believes she has most of the skills to necessary to navigate through to her new client’s satisfaction. It’s not only a great way to get more of a name for herself so she can grow her clientele; it’s also a surefire way to pay the bills. Life isn’t always easy, and when opportunity knocks, some times you have to answer even if you’d rather curl back up in bed with the tv remote and a pint of Rocky Road. What Brooke isn’t prepared for is how quickly and completely the complicated case will draw her in.

Told through snippets of past memories and current events, The High Tide Club, is an entertaining and engaging piece of modern women’s mystery fiction. I was pleasantly surprised by the direction this storyline took. Each character was well crafted, flaws and all, and that made them come to life as their stories were weaved together like an old, handmade quilt.

Thanks to Mary Kay Andrews, her publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with a copy to review. I loved the mysteries that just kept coming and how they all developed. This was my first MKA book; however, I intend to see what other spellbinding tales she’s written.

The High Tide Club by Mary Kay Andrews had many twists in the plot. Is the first book I have ever read by this author.

This could be a good beach read, but also, if you pay attention to the details and the character development it can be so much more. I enjoyed this book and the details that made it more thought-provoking than the typical beach read. I am a fan of Mary Kay Andrews and this book did not disappoint me.

This was my first read by this highly popular author and will absolutely not be my last. I would say this would be a great beach read, it’s a lot of pages, but easy to follow and fly through. I enjoyed every aspect of this book evenly, which is unusual because I normally find myself liking one story line more than others.

Brooke is definitely one of my all time favorite characters, she is independent, determined and just an overall good person. I found myself enjoying all of the characters, yes even Josephine! It was one of those books where when you find out the reasoning behind each characters actions, everything just works. The mystery involving the High Tide Club’s past was very intriguing.

I enjoyed the past and present chapters, it helped everything to roll out at exactly the right time to bring all the story lines together. It was a great way to add in the backstory. I thought the multiple story lines really worked in this book and kept me guessing how things were going to unravel. I thought the pacing throughout the book was really well, it wasn’t rushed nor too slow. There were plenty of twists and turns to keep your interest throughout the whole book.

I truly enjoyed The High Tide Club. The story held my interest although I did see the ending coming after a certain point. My only complaint is that I wish there had been more involving the romance between Brooke & Pete.

At 99 Josephine is coming to the end of her life and is desperate to save Talisa her island home from being taken over by the state and so she summons a young attorney Brooke to come and see her. Brooke is intrigued, she has heard of the eccentric Josephine who hasn't, but why her and not the swanky firm that she normally uses. It seems that Josephine had a past that she wants to put right and the story takes you back to the early 40s when Josephine and her young friends, Millie, Ruth and Varina, formed a club called the high tide club where they all went skinny dipping. There are many dark secrets from this time and Josephine wants to discover the whereabouts of her old friends and their descendants but what will come out of the woodwork!

A good story working well in the two timelines with plenty of intrigue to keep your interested, a good page turner

Though the book starts out a bit confusing, with characters not clearly identified in a way that made sense to me, the story did still draw me in, going back and forth between 1941 and present day. Four women comprise The High Tide Club, a bunch of single friends ages 14-19, in 1941; three are white and one is black, which is significant both of the time period as well as later in the book. These women face adversity both in the past and in present day; the book does evolve and ultimately do a good job with character development, reeling in the reader with facts slowly doled out each chapter.

In summary, a lawyer named Brooke is hired by a 99 year old woman, Josephine, to save her property from developers and the state, after she passes. Along the way, we meet members of Brooke’s family, as well as the descendants of the High Tide Club, whom Josephine wants to bequest her property. In addition, Brooke begins to be wooed by a former mentor and a past relationship also turns up at the same time, which causes some confusion for all involved. What seems to initially be a straightforward story of legal drama and righting some wrongs, turns into a multifaceted, layered affair with twists and turnabouts few will see coming.

Though most likely considered general summer fiction, there is so much more in this story. Mystery, deceit, murder, rape, racism, and romance are all intertwined with so many details, you will want to savor each page, reading slowly to capture all of the nuances and anticipate what direction the story will take. Though some storylines are predictable, the majority are not and might surprise the reader a little, making the book even more captivating and thought provoking. I stayed up late finishing it, just couldn’t put it down.

St. Martin's Press and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of The High Tide Club. I was under no obligation to review this book and my opinion is freely given.

The High Tide Club is the story of Josephine Bettendorf Warrick as she contemplates the decisions she has made throughout her 99 year old life. Attempting to right some wrongs, Josephine summons attorney Brooke Trappnell to her private island home. As Josephine's secrets yield startling revelations for Brooke, will she be able to help the elderly woman in her quest to set things right? When the situation turns dire, will Brooke be able to make the right decisions for herself and for Josephine's descendants?

The mystery portions of The High Tide Club are quite interesting, as they are intricately layered throughout the story. The relationships of the past are well described, not merely background but part of the central story. That being said, the novel was very transparent in places and the ending just seemed to serve the purpose of wrapping the story up in a neat package. Life is messy, as Josephine could attest, so it seemed contrary to the rest of the book that the ending would have happened in that manner. Despite the small missteps along the way, The High Tide Club is a good beach read for those who like women's fiction with a little mystery.

If you haven't read The High Tide Club yet, then what are you even doing with your life?! I'm totally kidding... kind of. I am a HUGE fan of Mary Kay Andrews novels and The High Tide Club was another perfect example of why I love her books so much! This one comes in just under 500 pages, but I felt like I read it in five minutes. It was perfectly paced, included lots of fun southeast locations, and it had darling characters that pulled me into their world.

The High Tide Club follows two separate groups of ladies as their worlds (even though they are years and years apart) collide on common ground. Brooke, the main character, is such a likable character and I immediately felt a connection with her. The other characters are fun and full of spunk and I really think they added to the overall attitude of the novel.

The High Tide Club is one of my favorite reads of the year so far and I would highly recommend it to readers who enjoy women's fiction. It is the perfect book to bring along on your summer vacation! Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for sending this novel in exchange for an honest review.

I was given an advanced copy of this title in exchange for an honest review. This book was so very well written. It captivated me the entire time!

When ninety-nine-year-old heiress Josephine Bettendorf Warrick summons Brooke Trappnell to Talisa Island, her 20,000 acre remote barrier island home, Brooke is puzzled. Everybody in the South has heard about the eccentric millionaire mistress of Talisa, but Brooke has never met her. Josephines cryptic note says she wants to discuss an important legal matter with Brooke, who is an attorney, but Brooke knows that Mrs. Warrick has long been a client of a prestigious Atlanta law firm.
As we get to know Josephine we find out some mysteries in her past and something that her friends did. We also meet a character who isn't so nice. This was a quick read and I enjoyed the characters and what they brought into the story.

I always love MKA Books. I try to make sure I read each new release every summer. This might be my favorite and that’s saying a lot as she is one of my favorite authors. These characters and this story are sticking with me. I took a minute to get into this book, but once I did, I was hooked and couldn’t stop reading. The story had me so fascinated and I was so in love with the characters, past and present. MKA outdid herself with this one. Not only did she deliver her usual southern sass with her female characters that I love, but this story also came with some history and mystery. I loved the different turn she took with this one. I did not want it to end. When it did, I kept looking for more story. I wanted more pages and more words. I was not ready to stop reading the story of the High Tide Club women. I highly recommend this one.

I really enjoy Mary Kay Andrews' novels and this book is no different! I loved the characterization in this book and the dual time lines. Sometimes in books you can be very confused by time lines and it would just drive you crazy but with this book it was well written and worked out perfectly. I felt attached to the characters and at times my heart wrenched with them and I also got happy tears with them as well. The characters were relatable but also unique with a custom background of their own. The only complaint I have with this story is that it was a bit slow at times but overall I enjoyed this novel and would recommend. I love books based in the South of course because I am a South Carolinian ya'll but I think even the slow parts added more depth to this deep, tragic, and heartwarming story.

This was a perfect summer read, released at just the right time! This really turned out to be a girlfriend story across three generations, each with their own cast of interesting characters. And don’t leave out the guys, too. Are they who they seem to be? And that begs the question is anyone who they seem to be? It was an intriguing tale with heroes and villains and many people who are a mix of good and bad, just as in real life. I question how quickly the youngest generation bonded, but that doesn’t harm the story. Thanks to Netgalley.

This is the first book I have read by Mary Kay Andrews – and I LOVED it! The problem with newly discovering a “seasoned” author like Ms. Andrews is that now I must go buy all her past books. I have really been missing out on a memorable author.

This is a story of the strength of friendships – old friends, new friends. Throw in some romance, some humor, secrets, deception, heartache, an unsolved murder and you have a story that keeps you entranced to the very end. Shut out the world and spend some time on Talisa Island.

The story alternates between 1941 and the present. In 1941 Josephine, Millie, Ruth and Varina were the best of friends. Then one fateful night all their lives were changed forever. Now Josephine is 99 years old and is dying of lung cancer. It is time for her to find and make amends to her dear old friends. So she contacts Brooke, a local attorney and single mother of a three-year-old boy, who desperately needs the money this job offers. Josephine, having had no children, needs Brooke to help her find her old friends and/or their heirs, and to prevent her home from being taken by the state upon her death.

The writing in this book is superb. I could envision the old rundown ivy-covered mansion among the sweltering heat and towering palm trees. And the description of Josephine Bettendorf Warrick – well, I just have to quote it – “the color photograph of a woman with a mane of wild white hair, standing defiantly in front of what looked like a pink wedding cake of a mansion. The woman wore a full-length fur coat and high-top sneakers and had a double-barreled shotgun tucked in the crook of her right arm”. I knew immediately I was going to like this cantankerous, eccentric old lady. The younger set of characters in the present are just as delightful as the ladies from 1941. I fell in love with them all.

There are several past secrets to be unveiled throughout the book. Just as I thought I had a secret figured out there would be a new surprise just waiting to be uncovered. It definitely kept me guessing, and my interest never waned.

If you loved Karen White’s “Dreams of Falling”, you will love “The High Tide Club”.

Not so much, I doubt I will finish this book. This is not what I consider a beach read and not what I expected of MKA! This book was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.