Nothing can keep me away from a Mary Kay Andrews novel! She always manages to create a rollicking assortment of quirky characters, vivid settings, and budding relationships that blend together into a wonderful story. Plus, I never expected to learn so much about scouting for movie locations!
Greer is in Florida looking for locations for a new movie that requires an unknown, undeveloped, old-fashioned beach town. She is excited when she discovers Cypress Key, the perfect setting for a new movie starring America's most beloved ingenue and a currently hot rapper with no acting experience. Andrews does of superb job of capturing the ambiance of the town, from the slightly run-down motel to the old casino, and Eb, who is mayor, grocery store owner, motel proprietor, town engineer, and guardian to his teenage niece Allie, is the perfect small town foil for a big-time movie scout.
Aside from the expected roadblocks and protests from the locals, Greer also has to deal with constant demands and changes from the producers and her growing feelings for Eb (did you see that one coming?). Andrews incorporates a lot of additional family and relationship drama into this fast-paced novel. It actually has everything except a murder! The ending is perfect and I am looking forward to Mary Kay Andrews's next novel. If only I didn't have to wait so long!
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