The Homewreckers.

 

 

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Hattie Kavanaugh went to work helping clean up restored homes for Kavanaugh & Son Restorations at 18; married the boss’s son at 20; and was only 25 when her husband, Hank, was killed in a motorcycle accident. 

Broken hearted, but determined to continue the business of their dreams, she takes the life insurance money, buys a small house in a gentrifying neighborhood, flips it, then puts the money into her next project. But that house is a disaster and a money-loser, which rocks her confidence for years to come. Then, Hattie gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: star in a beach house renovation reality show called The Homewreckers, cast against a male lead who may be a love interest, or may be the ultimate antagonist. It's a question of who will flip, and who will flop, and will Hattie ever get her happily-ever-after.

 

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Heartwarming, mysterious. 

The Homewreckers is my third novel by Mary Kay Andrews, and I'm already in love with her writing. I couldn't get enough of this story, and I stayed up reading way later than I should have. Mary Kay Andrews has a way of keeping you turning pages. When I wasn't reading, I was talking about the book with my friends. I fell in love with the plot and the characters after only a few pages. Every page left me wondering what would happen next, and if Hattie would be able to finish renovating on time, and if she stays with the show until the end. I could not help but worry who Hattie would end up with. 

Hattie was my favorite character. I admired how enthusiastic she was about her job. Hattie didn't do it because she wanted to be a TV star, but she was passionate about repairing the house, even if others warned her, it wasn't a smart idea. I liked the notion that it was a reality TV show; I used to watch restoring houses reality shows with my mom, so that was one of the things that drew me to this book. All the explanations during the makeover had me imagining each step of the process, and I couldn't wait to see the finished outcome. I fell in love with the house just as much as Hattie did. I was impressed of what Hattie accomplished, especially given the challenges that she faced during the renovations. 

My favorite part of the novel was mystery. Like Hattie, I wanted to know what happened to Lanier and who was responsible. Just as I thought I had figured out what had happened, another clue had me questioning everything. I liked how most of the characters came together to figure out what happened to Lanier. I liked how The Homewreckers combined romance, mystery, and humor. In my perspective, there was not a single dull moment throughout this novel. So far, this is my favorite Mary Kay Andrews book. I can't wait to see what other adventures she'll take us on.