Not one of her best. This is a three-fer, three books in one. There's a romance, a cozy mystery, and a most of the story is a woman's fiction story about a woman trying to hold her own in the home flipping field. Mixing them all together almost worked, but needed a little more mixing - there were still some dry lumps and streaks in there. The romance seemed to be a bit of an afterthought, and mystery added the suspense, but could have been integrated better, and the home restoring aspect could have been edited down a bit and integrated better with the mystery. The characters were fairly standard, but Hattie and Mo did keep you firmly in their corners. All in all it was entertaining, but dragged in spots. I was disappointed, but it won't stop me from reading her next book!
My copy was an eARC from NetGalley.

This is only the second Mary Kay Andrews book that I have read. She is turning into an author I’d like to read more from. This book surprised me, it was not what I was expecting. I enjoyed the two main story lines and appreciated the mystery aspect. I found myself wanting to skip ahead to see what happens. I was invested, but also thought the book overall was a bit long. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

Readers are going to be wanting to go to Savannah and Tybee Island after reading this book. The descriptions of the area are spot on. All the characters are well developed and this story has romance, mystery, a murder, home renovation, reality tv, and more. The perfect summer read.

Mary Kay Andrews writes a good "beach read" and The Homewreckers fits the bill. Fans of reality show home improvement will enjoy it, as will fans of a good mystery. The male "leads" aren't really that interesting, but the women are top notch. Will it stay with me? Probably not as much as I'd like, but I did enjoy Savannah as a backdrop and Tybee Island as well.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martins Press for the free eARC for an honest review!

This is my first MKA book and this was a great intro!! This book took me on a wild rollercoaster! For someone that loves home renovations shows I knew I’d really enjoy this book but BOY what a twist!!

Home renovation and a murder mystery! What a creative storyline! I like the hint of romance as well!

This book has a lot of very likable characters and perfectly unlikeable characters! It’s easy to love Hattie from her sweet disposition to her unforced beauty. Trae is a pretty boy hot shot tv show personality who you was the perfect guy to sort of like and then come to really dislike!

I definitely recommend this book! Such a fun book that was well written and I mean seriously the plot twists kept me on my toes!!

Cute haters turned lovers story with a mysterious twist- typical to the Mary Kay Andrews style. This was a quick summer read that had me from the first page. If you like mystery, house flipping, and decent banter, add this one to your summer list.

The Homewreckers was a cute little read for summer, I enjoyed reading it. Hattie renovates old houses in Savannah, GA and ended up on a TV show which featured her newest project. I was interested in the story and loved the cover design which is why I picked up the book in the first place. I thought that would be the biggest focus of the book but there were quite a few other subplots to follow and a lot of characters introduced. There is a murder mystery and also a mystery around someone trying to sabotage the renovation. I would've loved the book more if it went deeper on some aspects, like character development, and tried to tackle less stories. For example, the ultimate romance - I would've loved for that to be developed further to feel more believable. I thought that there weren't enough scenes with the love interests developing their feelings for each other. Overall, if you are looking for a light read with some fun characters, this is a good pick!

Charming and light with a twist of mystery, the perfect beach or staycation read just in time for summer!

I received a digital galley of this book in exchange for an honest review.

My first summer read and it has set the bar high for my summer TBR list. There were a lot of pages but I felt like I flew through them. I just added several other Mary Kay Andrews books to my list!

First off, how amazing is this promo box?! This towel is so fun and the perfect complement to the ultimate summer read!

This book starts off looking like a typical HGTV type of RomCom but it’s quickly turned on its head with an added cozy mystery and whodunit! This was my second romance and cozy mystery hybrid this week and I must admit I’m totally here for this genre bending and the entertaining combo they make!

This was a bit of a long one coming in thickly at 448 pages but I will admit it didn’t feel like it! This one was witty and charming and an all around fun read!

This was my first by Mary Kay Andrews and it certainly won’t be my last!

Mary Kay Andrews has done it again! This year’s beach read comes with a home renovation “reality” show, a murder mystery, romance, and plenty of atmospheric southern charm. The characters are well developed, the writing very descriptive, the twists and turns keep coming; definitely a fun read. I find it interesting that Mary Kay Andrews adds first hand knowledge to the home renovation project as she and her husband buy and renovate homes. Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin’s Publishing Group and Mary Kay Andrews for a digital ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

Mary Kay Andrews' latest "The Homewreckers" is the perfect read to get ready for summer! Always a fan of her work, this one made no exception.

I loved this book! I’m all about being Ms. Independent. I also love a strong female main character that does “a man’s job,” in this case construction. There was a perfect blend of drama, romance, and mystery in the book that made me keep turning the pages.

I love a good Mary Kay Andrews book: they are the perfect summer read and THE HOMEWRECKERS, her thirtieth, will keep you entertained from the first page. Andrews takes some of my favorite things: home improvement shows and old houses, drops them into a fantastic setting, and wraps it up with a bit of mystery for a story and characters you will love.
THE HOMEWRECKERS belongs in your beach/pool/summer vacation (or staycation!) bag.
Thanks to the publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of the novel. All opinions are my own and freely given.
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2.5 stars

there were too many plots in this… it felt like none of them were really developed. the love triangle (and really the romance in general) completely didn’t need to happen. there was just too much going on in this for me to really love it.

I adore the premise (female contractors, flipping historic houses, a tv show about it, and a murder mystery), but story was just too much for me. I would’ve loved it so much if the plot was more focused and apparent

The Homewreckers by Mary Kay Andrews is a fun contemporary novel with a mysterious twist. This book has a perfect main character and a beach town setting that is just right for a summer read. If you enjoy the author’s other novels, this is one to watch for.

Hattie is such an interesting main character with lots of depth. She is determined and hard-working, yet her past is full of hardships. Her positive attitude is admirable and her strong-willed personality makes her a relatable main character.

❀ REALITY T.V. THEME

I am a sucker for reality T.V. themes in books, and the reality home improvement show adds an intriguing atmosphere to the book. There is a great deal of drama surrounding the show and this adds a bit of comic relief to the, at times, dark plot. It is entertaining to read about the behind-the-scenes process of a home improvement show and it brings a little bit of romance to the story as well.

❀ A COZY MYSTERY ON THE SIDE

When a wallet is uncovered during some demolition, the book adds a little cozy mystery to solve for its readers. The unsolved case of a beloved teacher gone missing from the small community becomes an interesting subplot that opens up a whole can of worms. It adds an element of excitement to the book and it is enjoyable to read about the events leading up to the teacher’s disappearance.

❀ DOES NOT DISAPPOINT

The Homewreckers byMary Kay Andrews is a book that fans of her other books will enjoy. It has a little bit of everything all rolled into one little story. This is an author that never disappoints and I am looking forward to reading more of her titles.

Mary Kay Andrews has a winner on her hands. Hattie Kavanaugh is a character to root for. I felt like I was getting to peek behind the curtains of popular "fixer upper" tv shows. This was the perfect blend of down to earth characters mixed with over the top characters. The mystery within the story blended into the story very well. I expect to see this one in plenty of beach bags this summer!

The Homewreckers has everything I love in a Mary Kay Andrews book: unexpected plot, great characters, and a charming setting. I read it while on vacation, and it was the perfect book to pick back up whenever I had time. Andrews always manages to strike a solid balance between a light-hearted read that isn't too fluffy.

Mary Kay knocks it out of the park again! I can always count on her for a great read. She is a go to for recommending a summer read to my friends. I loved the element of murder mystery this book had as well. I had to figure out who was sabotaging the property. And who had murdered the teacher. She kept me guessing until the end. Thank you for the ARC!

At first I loved the premise behind this book- an HGTV style romance with a little murder mystery thrown in?! Sounded right up my alley. Unfortunately I was not invested at all in the romance portion of this book. There was no chemistry, no build up, it was just super blah. I liked the mystery portion of the book the most but it did feel a bit too drawn out. I’m still a fan of this author but sadly this book didn’t do it for me. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for an honest review.