Road Trip - Mary Kay Andrews

 Road Trip - Mary Kay Andrews

Pub. Date: June 2, 2026

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Mary Kay Andrews is back with another entertaining beach/summer/vacation read, romance intertwined with mystery and family drama. 

Sisters Therese and Maeve have been estranged from each other for years. Therese pursued an unsuccessful acting career, while Maeve chose a more conventional path as a college English instructor. Maeve was the one who returned home to care for their mother when she became ill.  When their mother died, she left behind a single wish that the sisters travel to Ireland together to uncover their family roots, which included a supposed ancestral portrait that could hold significant value.

Therese is struggling financially, while Maeve, having taken a leave of absence to care for their mother, has just been laid off. Their hopes of inheriting their mother's house and selling it are dashed when they discover she had mortgaged it. Faced with these challenges, they decide to take the modest amount of money their mother left for this trip and embark on the adventure. 

This was a joy to read as Maeve brought her stereotypical Southern charm and Therese her New York moxie to a picturesque small town in Ireland. I liked the combination of the different genres and the flashbacks to their ancestors’ story.  This was fast-paced, with an intriguing story, perfect as an escapist read. 

Thanks to @NetGalley and @Stmartinspress for the DRC.

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