As always, Andrews (aka Hogan/Trochek) serves up a clever, well-written story that had me literally laughing outloud at points. The characters are well-drawn and realistic, and the true romances are heartwarming. But in Chapter 35, Bebe says ",,,,I'm thinking the police won't lift a finger to help us," but I know that to be untrue. I worked for a law enforcement agency for a decade-and-a-half and we regularly prosecuted fraud cases in which people had stolen from others, from families to strangers. That made the book a lot less enjoyable for me, knowing that so many people would believe that statement beacuse it was in print, and written by an excellent writer, at that. I guess that because we live in a time where "Defunding police" is cool, authors might feel they need to "Dis" them, instead of treating them truthfully like with ANY other group - the great majority being caring and good, with a few bad apples - not uncaring in general. I spent a LOT of my time helping fraud victims. Ideally, you get a deal in which the perp will be sentenced to probation WITH condition of repayment and when that doesn't occur, s/he is remanded to jail to serve the time there instead. It can be done. And taking things into our own hands in a case like this is NEVER the answer; in any form, that is WRONG and usually ineffective! I will read more of her books, because I have loved her writing ever since she was with the Atlanta paper. But I think I will go back to the older ones!

Predictable but easy beach read

She never disappoints me! This one is another great book with true southern charm. Fast paced and witty.

The book and plot were good. Ending too predictable.

Love her descriptions throughout the book, of people, places and events. Details abounded and enriched the moment.

Light, engaging, entertaining! Love MKA and the fact that she's a southern writer.

I absolutely loved this book! MKA delivers again! I'm a Southern Girl so she speaks my language! Great characters and a plot that kept by tummy in knots! Keep em coming!

I have read all of her books and Loved them all. She can't write them fast enough for me. Great read.

I've read 6 other books by Mary Kay Andrews and this was by far my favorite! It seemed to have a slow start but that didn't last long. It made me laugh out loud several times. And I was actually surprised/thrilled/proud of the outcome. I'd definitely recommend this book, not to mention read it again.