The Homewreckers marks the second book I've read by Mary Kay Andrews (the first being The Santa Suit) and I am glad to say that I enjoyed this one a heck of a lot more than the first. I took a risk picking this up in the middle of a massive reading slump (the last three books I read just did NOT work for me), and I was pleasantly surprised by how well this HGTV knock off storyline lured me in and kept me flipping all 435 pages.

Here are 4 things I liked about THE HOMEWRECKERS:

1. This book had a good mix of character development and background, plot moving storyline, and some mystery mixed in. There was just enough of each aspect to keep me invested and not so much that it felt like overkill (for instance, I never felt like we were getting too into the nitty gritty about, say, painting the cabinets in the house, or something). It kept moving!

2. The setting on Tybee Island made this the quintessential summer read, with descriptions of hot, humid air and a beachy backdrop. I will have to make her future books always be on the docket for the warm months, because this was just perfect.

3. The main character, Hattie Kavenaugh, was likable and endearing, and carried her own in a mostly male dominated industry (contracting work). We also got to see her have to struggle through some very human things, like grieving her husband, feeling torn on being attracted to someone new, and making poor financial decisions.

4. I love some true crime, so the whole solving a cold case situation really was the icing on the cake for me! So much fun to read and wasn't so heavy that it felt scary. I think anyone could read it without having nightmares.

My biggest drawback to this one happens in the last 75 pages or so, and I don't want to spoil that, but it wasn't a huge deal. I still really enjoyed the reading experience and will definitely read more books by MKA!

This was such a fun read! I always enjoy having a Mary Kay Andrews book for the summer. The book is set in the coastal town of Savannah and follows Hattie Kavanaugh, who is navigating a home renovation. She’s a super relatable main character that is easy to root for as you follow her journey. The book had a great mix of romance, friendship, and a little mystery.

Mary Kay Andrews is a legendary author for a reason!!! Who doesn't love an MKA Book?? A perfect romance and feel good book. Netgalley continues to grant my request for MKA books and for that, I am so grateful! Thank you Netgalley!
I hope both OG and new readers to Mary Kay Andrews pick this book up! It's a great one.

Mixing mystery, romance and DIY, this book has it all. Building contractor Hattie doesn’t quite know what she is getting into when TV producer Mo asks her to do a TV show rehabbing an historic Savannah house. Arc from NetGalley.

A fun mystery set in the South where a home renovation uncovers long held secrets. I always look forward to a new Mary Kay Andrews book.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my digital copy in exchange for an honest review. I requested this one because she is one of my favorite authors and I will request anything that I see...and will one day catch up to all of the older books from before I discovered her. I loved the book as much as I have the others but I'm not going to lie...for whatever reason, it took me a bit longer than normal to relate to the characters in any way...on the plus side, it was taking place in Savannah...a place I have been to many times...so I knew a lot of the areas they were talking about. Do I like Savannah? Heck no, I do not...but she almost made me like it with the way she described it. And eventually I did warm up to the characters...except for a few. :)

This book was simply too long. There were too many characters that I just didn't care about. The storyline was mediocre, at best. Hattie restores old houses. She works for her father-in-law and is still mourning the loss of her husband (7 years ago). Some random guy comes into town, eavesdrops on a conversation and decides that he wants Hattie to be the star of his reality TV show about restoring an old house in Savannah.

Weak plot line to start but it just gets worse. They discover a wallet in the wall from an English teacher who disappeared 17 (18? I don't actually remember) years ago. Oooh. Why is it in the house? What happened to her?

So there's that "mystery," although it's not exactly a real thriller of a mystery. There's some mild romance that doesn't make any sense or have any steam. And there are some very unprofessional things that happen that aren't addressed at all on the set of this TV show. It all works out as it should, obviously, but getting there took about 100 pages too many.

This one was such a fun read! Sometimes I don't always love Mary Kay Andrews' stories as much as other people. But I really fell in love with this one!
Even though the beginning was just a tad bit slow, a little more than halfway through I found myself unable to stop reading.
The whole southern vibe was just glorious. I loved it so much!
If you want a cozy-ish little beach read with some humor, mystery and a bit of romance from a seasoned and beloved author--this one is for you!

Throw this one in your beach bag...The Homewreckers is a cute romance with a mystery thrown in. The Savannah setting is perfect, makes me want to take a trip there with a couple of beach days on Tybee Island. Since I really like to watch home makeover shows, the premise is fun and interesting. The characters are pretty one-dimensional, but who cares, Hattie is a perfect leading lady.and you'll root for her throughout the book.

A fun sweet read! Highly recommend.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for my ARC.

Mary Kay Andrews is one of my go to authors that I look forward to every spring. Set in South Carolina as almost always. Beachy setting with relatable characters

Cute concept just not for me. I thought the pacing was just too slow. I think it would be a cute easy beach read especially if you are into home renovation shows/DIY

Mary Kay Andrews is my go to for beach reads, or when I need something a little lighter between thrillers! I love her writing and characters and the stories just feel like home. They are just enjoyable reads that make me laugh, think and lose myself to the story. The Homewreckers was no exception! I loved the romance, the mystery and being set in Savannah was icing on the cake! Although the mystery is predictable, it doesn’t make it any less enjoyable. Loved this book, just as I predicted I would, the only thing I wish is that I would have picked it up sooner. Next time you’re packing a beach or pool bag, throw this one in there!

Mary Kay Andrews has done it again - written the perfect summer read! This is both a romance and a mystery, and it has a little reality mixed in.Hattie is a fun character, as is Cass - I loved seeing strong, capable wonen at the head of contracting jobs.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley; all opinions are my own,

This is such an interesting book with characters that are definitely on the gray side. I really enjoyed the point of view in this story, and was intrigued from beginning to end.

This was a cute read. I was initially given access to an ARC via Netgalley, however, I wasn’t able to read it prior to it being archived. My sister read it earlier this year and convinced me to give it a shot. I really enjoy this authors’ work and am glad that I ended up getting around to this read. I loved the setting of the story in Savannah and the fixer upper theme, great story and well executed. Really enjoyed it!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of The Homewreckers by Mary Kay Andrews. This is a great beach read! Highly recommend.

A little romance and a little mystery. Mary Kay Andrews is always a good one to go to for a cozy book. While I enjoyed The Homewreckers, it’s wasn’t my favorite MKA book. I liked the mystery in the old house. I felt it was a little too long and didn’t find myself caring much for Hattie. I felt more for some side characters like Cass. Overall it was a good read and would recommend if you’re a fan of MKA or like a good cozy mystery.

This book was classic MKA! A great time as always. Her books are great beach reads and will never get old. A solid 4 stars. Can't wait for the next one!

Mary Kay Andrews books are usually such a delight, and The Homewreckers did not disappoint! An HGTV type show with a kind, if a bit awkward producer, a young widow who flips houses, a mystery, and a cast of loveable southern characters were woven together to create another unforgettable MKA story.