This was a fun, light-hearted story that definitely made me want to return to Key West! I just wanted a little more and felt that the ending was rushed and wrapped up a bit too quickly, but overall it was a breezy read perfect for summer.

What a delightful romp through one woman's search for all things Jimmy Buffett in Key West. This is a vivid,, fun, laugh out loud book that every woman can relate to. There is much Buffett trivia here to enjoy and its also a trip down memory lane for those of us that love all things Buffett. This book I completely enjoyed and found it so fun to read. Its the perfect afternoon escape from life.
Thank you for the ARC which does not influence my personal opinion

It was a quick and easy read to fill a stormy day. bringing back pleasant memories of time spent in Key West, Florida.

How can you not love a character her refuses to let others define her. When life is no longer serving her, Livie decides she's going to search for the life she's missing by ditch the professor life and heading in search of a Key West, Jimmy Buffet kinda living. This book was fun for me.

I agree with what others have posted here: a very enjoyable read, but not much of a plot which at times made it difficult to keep reading. But when I did, I enjoyed it. May not be as relevant to those who aren’t as “into” Jimmy Buffett as the author.

This was a fun read for those who like Jimmy Buffett music and Key West. Lyrics from his songs are sprinkled throughout the story. The scenes from Key West are well described and make me want to go back for a visit. The history of Key West and the Keys added interest to the story.
Livie Green, PhD, is a professor of literature at a small college in North Carolina until she decides that she is tired of meetings that distract from the love of her job. So she heads to Key West to get a glimpse of Jimmy Buffett. She gets a job at a restaurant on the water where she tends bar and enjoys the sights, scenes, atmosphere and laid back life style. She quickly settles in and makes friends. Ernest Hemingway is her favorite author and she is an authority on his works. She enjoys visiting the Hemingway House where some of her friends work.
One of the funniest parts of the book are the phone calls and texts with her family and a best friend back in North Carolina. This is a light read that is different from most books I read and was enjoyable for a change of pace. There is even some romance and some revelation to Livie concerning what is important to her.
Thanks to Warren Publishing through NetGalley for the electronic ARC for the opportunity to read and review. The thoughts and opinions are mine only.

I did like this book but there's not really a plot. The book follows Livie to Key West and it's really a fun light read detailing her exploits. I love a book that is set in a beach town and the author did a great job of making me feel like I was right there in Key West with Livie. All in all it was a fun, light read and I would recommend this book.

Really enjoyed this book. I felt like I was part of the story. The author definitely pulls you in. A must read

I'm a Jimmy Buffett fan, just like Livie Green, and have been to Key West enough times to know that Oliphant represents the island in all its wonderful weirdness. I kept stopping at places and saying, "Wow, I know that place," or "Gee, she described that so well."

Livie is a young woman in search of herself, and she flees a conventional life as a college professor (details there are spot on, too) to Key West, where she hopes to meet Jimmy Buffett and show him a song she has written.

There's a romance, but really the heart of the book is Livie's discovery of who she is and what she wants from life. A wonderful, page-turning read that was a lot of fun.

What a fun ride to Jimmy Buffet land as we watch buttoned up professor Livie Green’s metamorphosis into a Key West banana-colada Mama. 5/5

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley and for the review copy, in exchange for my true opinion.

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I chose to read this book based on the title, cover, description, and my own love of Key West. It was a quick, light read, but didn't feel like anything new or special to me. I was surprised at the simple plot with almost no conflict whatsoever. The main character had no trouble finding employment, cushy housing, friends, and a love interest with little to no effort and absolutely no struggle. I didn't care too much about Livie because I didn't know enough about her, particularly her past relationships or mistakes. The story was told through the eyes of Livie's best friend Blair, and that didn't work as well as it could have. Blair was hardly part of Livie's story at all, so she just came across as a pretty silly storyteller. I did like the end, but it didn't seem to match the rest of the story. It was more introspective than better than the shallow meanderings earlier on. I did not like how a minor character was described. She was overweight and her appearance was ridiculed by the narrator. "Pillsbury dough arms" seemed nasty and unnecessary. Livie's mother was also an annoying character, but her father and brother we're tolerable. I didn't love this book, but it was OK. I certainly loved the setting. It kind of read like the author's fantasy life goals, particularly at the end. Fine for a beach read.

Loved this book! In the vein of the best chick-lit, Livie Green ditches her responsible life in academia for a toes in the sand existence on Key West. I absolutely loved this funny, witty novel about life as a beach bum.

Many thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

This was a joy to read! Granted, I am a parrothead, but even if you aren't, you will fall in love with the sights, sounds, history, and charm of Key West in this book. Ashley was able to weave quite a vivid tapestry of life on the key, whether it's walking the Hemingway house and seeing the cats, getting some fresh shrimp, or watching the tourists assemble in town quickly before hitting the cruise ship. The story of Livie being sick of her day to day routine, quitting it all, and trying something new, has been done before. Ashley Oliphant delivered it is such a fun way, however, that it feels new. Now I want to go watch a Mallory Square sunset!

I wasn’t sure about this book but I decided that since it was about Key West (one of my favorite places) and with all of the Jimmy Buffett references, how could I go wrong. Livie Green’s introduction to and then her new life in Key West is what most people imagine that it would be like. Quirky people, both local and tourists, and interesting places. I even enjoyed Livie’s exchanges with her family and best friend, Blair back in North Carolina. This was an enjoyable and relaxing read. My only complaint (and it’s not the book or author) was the way it came across on my Kindle. Sometimes, it was hard to tell when a transition to a new conversation or situation happened. Not sure if it was the formatting or what. But if you’re a Jimmy Buffett fan and enjoy Key West, this makes a great getaway read.

This is one of the most entertaining books I have read for a while and one I would recommend for a great beach read, or anyone going to Key West, live in Key West or been to Key West. The characters are wonderful, the locale is perfect and with Jimmy Buffett and Ernest Hemingway always in the background you just may want to visit or stay yourself.

Highly recommended!

Cute book....being a Tarheel girl myself, I was particularly drawn to the little elements in the book. For me, it was these little things that I enjoyed more than the story itself, which I found flighty at times. This is one of those stories that would never actually happen...it's more of a pipe dream with a happy ending. You can tell that the author really did her research for all the little things about the Keys....which must have just been quite the hardship! LOL