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Back at the beginning of 2009, I had the pleasure of meeting in Atlanta, Mary Kay Andrews, the sassy Southern author of several witty and fun to read books. Light-hearted reads and set in the South. What’s not to love about that?
We met up again this year at the Eddie Ross event in Atlanta and had our pic made together. She’s a fun lady!
I hate to admit that I had not actually read any of Mary Kay’s books until now, but they were on my list of books to check out soon.
So, when I got an email asking if I’d like to read and review her newest, The Fixer Upper, all about a young lawyer who finds herself embroiled in a scandal when her boss, a shady lobbyist, tries to pin the blame on her for a corrupt Congressman’s actions. Upon getting fired, she gets out of DC and lands in a small town in South Georgia, where she has been recruitedby her dad to get his family’s run-down Southern mansion all fixed up for resale….well, of course I was all over that one. Sounded like a good read to me and I’m always up for a good read.
It’s a really cute book. The main character, Dempsey Killebrew, is a young 20’s big-city girl, who manages to learn some DIY skills along the way as she’s fixing up this old house in a small Southern town, falls in love, and tries to dodge the FBI. Lots of fun characters and antics going on, it was a fun read. The only teensy-tiny little thing that I didn’t like was the dropping of the F-bomb a few times. I think any book could do without that and it wouldn’t change it a bit, but otherwise, I really enjoyed it. That’s just my 2 cents 🙂
If you enjoy Sue Grafton’s books (Kinsey Milhone and A-Z!), which I do, you will probably enjoy Mary Kay’s. I read on Mary Kay’s blog that Sue was one of the writers she considered a mentor in her early years of writing.
A few weeks ago, I shared about Mary Kay’s beach cottage at Tybee Island, when it was featured in Better Homes and Gardens. I loved the article about Mary Kay and her family and her cottage, The Breeze Inn, is just adorable.
Another thing I love about Mary Kay is her love of junking. Yes, maam, she loves it as much as I do. I think we could have some fun junking together and I would love to do that sometime. Just look at that spray painted aqua yardsale dresser. She’s a girl after my own heart, for sure! 🙂
There’s also a sweepstakes going on over at Little Pink Tools and 25 books and pretty pink tools will be given away to 25 lucky winners! All you have to do is go over there and sign up for it. Oooooh, would you look at that pink cuteness! I have a pink laptop and I’d love to have some pink tools too.
All you have to do to win a copy of the book here is leave a comment right here on this post.
Have you read any of Mary Kay’s books before? Let me know that or just tell me that you’d love to read The Fixer Upper too!
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Don’t miss out on the Arise Shine giveaway, today’s the last day to sign up if you haven’t already!
Attn: Birmingham girls! I’m going to have another yardsale, maybe in September. Let me know if you are interested and I’ll keep you all posted. I’ve got to clean out my stash, once again. 🙂
Tracy says
I’m always looking for a new book to read, and have almost finished my summer reading list. I’d love to be able to add this one to it!
Mary says
Don’t much like to read or hear the “f” word, but I do enjoy books set in the south. Thanks for the chance to read it.
Holly P says
Oh! I’ve been wanting to read this!
Martha says
Oh this sounds wonderful! I have not read any of Mary Kay’s books yet, but would love to start with this one.
Diane says
Well, now I have to add this author to my list. I haven’t read any of her books, yet. Would love to win this one to get started. Sounds like my kind of book.
Mary Jean Taylor says
Oh thanks for sharing. Looks like a good read, fabulous cover on the book and I could use some pink tools. Hubby hates when I use his. I broke a drill bit yesterday and got ratted out by one of the kids!
Janet Cole says
I am going to Cabo San Lucas in September for my 20th anniversary, and I have been on the lookout for the perfect beach read…this is definitely it! I think I will be able to relate somewhat to the character and be amused by the antics – thanks for the opportunity to win the book!
Judy Clark says
Rho:
I have read all of May Kay’s books. She writes under an another name as well. They are little humerous mystery novels written about Buckhead and the Atlanta area. Her home in Savannah is beautiful.
katie says
I would love to read The Fixer Upper… I have never read any of her books. This one sounds like it would be very entertaining. I was in Tybee Island a few months back. Very cute town.
Katie,XoXo
Kathy :) says
Hi Rhoda,
I remember when you met her, NO I’ve not read any of her books, but I must and this one sounds great!!! Pls enter my name…..thank you !!!
I just finished Jane Green’s Dune Road…..my next door neighbor and I exchange books….I liked it, this is the 2nd time I’ve read her, The Beach House was my first….and I really enjoyed that one !!!
Have a great rest of the week-end,
Kathy 🙂
Jennifer says
I would enjoy winning this book. The Fixer Upper sounds like a wonderful read. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Jennifer says
I enjoy MK Andrews books as well. Hissy Fit is a great one as well. I have already started reading The Fixer Upper and can’t wait to finish it!
Deb says
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Mary Kay Andrews! I actually wrote a post about this book coming out last summer. I remember reading your post about your meeting her and was quite envious! If you get a chance- check out her other books- Deep Dish is another good read! ANd since you love Junking- her book Savannah Breeze is all about a faboulous decorater/junker!
Paula says
I have read ALL of Mary Kay’s books and I LOVE THEM. I even read the ones she wrote under another name 🙂
Melinda Wilson says
I haven’t read any of Mary Kay’s books but this sounds like it would be a good read for a quiet weekend. I also am in the b’ham area so I would love to know when you have your yardsale!
Cyndia says
I’ve been a huge MKA fan for years. I read and re-read all of her books at least once a year. I also enjoy her earlier mysteries under her real name, Kathy Hogan Trocheck. Through her books I’ve been introduced to Tybee & we had a lovely time staying in a Jane Coslick cottage. MKA can do no wrong in my book!
Della says
I’m a big fan! I’ve read her books under MKA and her mysteries that she writes under her real name, Kathy H. Trocheck. I throughly enjoy her books!
Debi Coons says
You guys make me miss home more than ever with ya’lls cute yardsale treasures, beautiful pictures of the ocean, southern homes and blue crabs. I would love to read this book or have some tools to help me with our remodel.
From the Great Northwest all the way in North Idaho (but always an East Coast Marylander by birth). Thanks for all the great readings!
Debi
Jan says
This book looks like something that I would like to read! I’ve never read her books. This could be the 1st. Please enter me.
La says
I could use some light reading. I’d love to win her book.