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Savannah Breeze
Mary Kay Andrews takes us back to Savannah, Georgia, in Savannah Breeze, the uproarious sequel to her blockbuster New York Times bestseller, Savannah Blues. Breeze is the story of BeBe Loudermilk, a Southern belle who’d dearly like to get back at the handsome, two-faced con man who swindled out of everything she owns except for a broken-down 1950s-era motel on Tybee Island. Joining BeBe on a revenge-inspired road trip south to Fort Lauderdale is her junking friend Weezie, the heroine of Blues, and a car-full of lovable misfits. Readers with a taste for the novels of Fannie Flagg, Jennifer Crusie, Adriana Trigiani, and Emily Giffin—not to mention Rebecca Wells and Sweet Potato Queens queen Jill Conner Browne—will adore this delightful take on the New South and one woman’s discovery of what’s really important in life.
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Mary Kay Andrews
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MARY KAY ANDREWS is the New York Times bestselling author of 30 novels (including The Homewreckers, The Santa Suit, The Newcomer; Hello, Summer; Sunset Beach; The High Tide Club; The Weekenders; Beach Town; Save the Date; Ladies’ Night; Christmas Bliss; Spring Fever; Summer Rental; The Fixer Upper; Deep Dish; Blue Christmas; Savannah Breeze; Hissy Fit; Little Bitty Lies; and Savannah Blues), and one cookbook, The Beach House Cookbook.
A native of St. Petersburg, Florida, she earned a B.A. in journalism from The University of Georgia. After a 14-year career working as a reporter at newspapers including The Savannah Morning News, The Marietta Journal, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, where she spent the final ten years of her career, she left journalism in 1991 to write fiction.
Her first novel, Every Crooked Nanny, was published in 1992 by HarperCollins. She went on to write ten critically acclaimed mysteries under her real name, Kathy Hogan Trocheck. In 2002, she assumed the pen name Mary Kay Andrews with the publication of Savannah Blues. In 2006, Hissy Fit became her first New York Times bestseller, followed by twelve more New York Times, USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestsellers. To date, her novels have been published in German, Italian, Polish, Slovenian, Hungarian, Dutch, Czech and Japanese.
She and her family divide their time between Atlanta and Tybee Island, GA, where they cook up new recipes in two restored beach homes, The Breeze Inn and Ebbtide—both named after fictional places in Mary Kay’s novels, and both available to rent through Tybee Vacation Rentals. In between cooking, spoiling her grandkids, and plotting her next novel, Mary Kay is an intrepid treasure hunter whose favorite pastime is junking and fixing up old houses.
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MARY KAY ANDREWS is the New York Times bestselling author of 30 novels (including The Homewreckers, The Santa Suit, The Newcomer; Hello, Summer; Sunset Beach; The High Tide Club; The Weekenders; Beach Town; Save the Date; Ladies’ Night; Christmas Bliss; Spring Fever; Summer Rental; The Fixer Upper; Deep Dish; Blue Christmas; Savannah Breeze; Hissy Fit; Little Bitty Lies; and Savannah Blues), and one cookbook, The Beach House Cookbook.
A native of St. Petersburg, Florida, she earned a B.A. in journalism from The University of Georgia. After a 14-year career working as a reporter at newspapers including The Savannah Morning News, The Marietta Journal, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, where she spent the final ten years of her career, she left journalism in 1991 to write fiction.
Her first novel, Every Crooked Nanny, was published in 1992 by HarperCollins. She went on to write ten critically acclaimed mysteries under her real name, Kathy Hogan Trocheck. In 2002, she assumed the pen name Mary Kay Andrews with the publication of Savannah Blues. In 2006, Hissy Fit became her first New York Times bestseller, followed by twelve more New York Times, USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestsellers. To date, her novels have been published in German, Italian, Polish, Slovenian, Hungarian, Dutch, Czech and Japanese.
She and her family divide their time between Atlanta and Tybee Island, GA, where they cook up new recipes in two restored beach homes, The Breeze Inn and Ebbtide—both named after fictional places in Mary Kay’s novels, and both available to rent through Tybee Vacation Rentals. In between cooking, spoiling her grandkids, and plotting her next novel, Mary Kay is an intrepid treasure hunter whose favorite pastime is junking and fixing up old houses.
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November 2, 2023
Savannah Breeze by Mary Kay Andrews
With what happens to BeBe Loudermilk (pronounced BayBay naturally!) in this book, you might think that this was going to be a very depressing read. I’m happy to say, it is not. Out of the three “Southern” books in this trilogy, this is by far the funniest and quirkiest. How Ms. Andrews could find us the humor in the facts that a very smart woman loses everything she owns to a con man, makes for an amazingly talented writer.
BeBe, as I said loses everything she owns and then some, to a very slick con man. When she is at the end of her rope, she finds that she somehow now owns a nearly derelict motel. She seems to be in possession of a handyman/ manager too! Frankly, this works out to her advantage in so many ways!
As Bebe, Weezie (whom you met in “Savannah Blues” where her story is told) Harry (the handyman/manager), and of all people, Spencer, Bebe’s grandfather, decide that they are going to hunt down and takedown (in a non-violent way) the conman the story becomes 30% intrigue, 20% romance and 30% comedic. This leaves 20% to deal with the deep soul-searching changes that are bound to happen when a life-altering event like this crashes down on someone.
As I’ve said this is a funny, deep, frightening and altogether realistic look at something most of us think could never happen to us. The characters are written with Ms. Andrews usual compelling style and are so realistic I could swear that I went to school with a couple of them!
The descriptions of the area are such that I feel that I can see perfect pictures of the place in my head, and it is so clear that it is almost as if I’ve been there.
Savannah Breeze truly will make a perfect beach read, but be aware that at times people around you may look at you funny when you start chuckling out loud.
With what happens to BeBe Loudermilk (pronounced BayBay naturally!) in this book, you might think that this was going to be a very depressing read. I’m happy to say, it is not. Out of the three “Southern” books in this trilogy, this is by far the funniest and quirkiest. How Ms. Andrews could find us the humor in the facts that a very smart woman loses everything she owns to a con man, makes for an amazingly talented writer.
BeBe, as I said loses everything she owns and then some, to a very slick con man. When she is at the end of her rope, she finds that she somehow now owns a nearly derelict motel. She seems to be in possession of a handyman/ manager too! Frankly, this works out to her advantage in so many ways!
As Bebe, Weezie (whom you met in “Savannah Blues” where her story is told) Harry (the handyman/manager), and of all people, Spencer, Bebe’s grandfather, decide that they are going to hunt down and takedown (in a non-violent way) the conman the story becomes 30% intrigue, 20% romance and 30% comedic. This leaves 20% to deal with the deep soul-searching changes that are bound to happen when a life-altering event like this crashes down on someone.
As I’ve said this is a funny, deep, frightening and altogether realistic look at something most of us think could never happen to us. The characters are written with Ms. Andrews usual compelling style and are so realistic I could swear that I went to school with a couple of them!
The descriptions of the area are such that I feel that I can see perfect pictures of the place in my head, and it is so clear that it is almost as if I’ve been there.
Savannah Breeze truly will make a perfect beach read, but be aware that at times people around you may look at you funny when you start chuckling out loud.
March 28, 2015
Another great book in this southern mystery. These characters are fun and loveable.
June 26, 2022
I had so much fun listening to this audiobook!
The book is funny and full of quirky characters and Isabel Keating, in her Southern drawl accent has brought each and every one of these characters to life. This book is definitely movie material!
The book is funny and full of quirky characters and Isabel Keating, in her Southern drawl accent has brought each and every one of these characters to life. This book is definitely movie material!
January 10, 2026
Savannah Breeze by Mary Kay Andrews is set in Savannah, Georgia, and follows quirky characters navigating love, family, and personal growth. The book had some cute, catchy moments that were really fun, but it started off slow and went up and down throughout. Despite the uneven pacing, the charming Southern setting and playful writing make it an enjoyable, lighthearted read. It’s perfect for readers who like a mix of humor, romance, and drama in a relaxed, beachy-town vibe.
November 19, 2008
Southern belle and three time divorcee BeBe Loudermilk (pronounced "Bay Bay") loses all of her wordly possessions, including her restaurant and three historic homes in Savannah, to charming con man and professional "investment counselor", Reddy. This, of course, is the result of a hot and heavy relationship with said investment counselor. And then there is the matter of a teeny tiny misunderstanding over a Durable Power of Attorney.
BeBe soon discovers that the only thing left - besides her pretty white Lexus and the clothes on her back - is a ramshackle motel on Tybee Island, a self-described drinking village with a fishing problem. BeBe moves into the manager's unit, enlists the help of hunky fishing captain turned caretaker, Harry, and works hard to turn a quick profit on the crumbling mess so that she can re-open her restaurant.
When Reddy is spotted in Florida working another con, BeBe drops everything to pursue him and re-claim what is rightfully hers. She organizes a makeshift posse that includes her best friend, Weezie, (Savannah Blues), her chef a/k/a Weezie's boyfriend, Daniel, and Grandfather Loudermilk. With Grandfather Loudermilk snoring in the backseat (and occassionally demanding to stop off for Kit Kat bars!), the foursome make the drive to Florida to pull off a crazy and semi-illegal caper that will get BeBe's money back.
I love this author's sense of humor and quick wit. She has a true talent for writing colorful characters. BeBe should have come across as a total airheaded idiot, but instead she is a smart, strong, successful woman who just happened to take a wrong turn in life. The loving relationship between BeBe and her grandparents was touching to read about and I got a kick out of the way she handles the headstrong and hunky Harry.
I'm not quite sure how to categorize this series - it's not quite chick lit, not strictly romance, and a little light on suspense. For now, I'm going to call it good old-fashioned Southern lit with a hint of comedy. =)
BeBe soon discovers that the only thing left - besides her pretty white Lexus and the clothes on her back - is a ramshackle motel on Tybee Island, a self-described drinking village with a fishing problem. BeBe moves into the manager's unit, enlists the help of hunky fishing captain turned caretaker, Harry, and works hard to turn a quick profit on the crumbling mess so that she can re-open her restaurant.
When Reddy is spotted in Florida working another con, BeBe drops everything to pursue him and re-claim what is rightfully hers. She organizes a makeshift posse that includes her best friend, Weezie, (Savannah Blues), her chef a/k/a Weezie's boyfriend, Daniel, and Grandfather Loudermilk. With Grandfather Loudermilk snoring in the backseat (and occassionally demanding to stop off for Kit Kat bars!), the foursome make the drive to Florida to pull off a crazy and semi-illegal caper that will get BeBe's money back.
I love this author's sense of humor and quick wit. She has a true talent for writing colorful characters. BeBe should have come across as a total airheaded idiot, but instead she is a smart, strong, successful woman who just happened to take a wrong turn in life. The loving relationship between BeBe and her grandparents was touching to read about and I got a kick out of the way she handles the headstrong and hunky Harry.
I'm not quite sure how to categorize this series - it's not quite chick lit, not strictly romance, and a little light on suspense. For now, I'm going to call it good old-fashioned Southern lit with a hint of comedy. =)
February 7, 2017
Plot was pretty good but I wanted more emotional impact.
OTHER THINGS I DID NOT LIKE:
I did not feel warm at the end. It was a bland feeling. I wanted more emotional interaction with the main couple. Getting them together was too abrupt and felt thrown in at the end.
The book is told in 1st person point of view which I don’t like. It’s also dual 1st person. Most chapters are in BeBe’s POV. Some chapters are in Weezie’s POV. Each time the author switched to Weezie’s POV, I was confused. It was hard for my mind to keep thinking that Weezie was talking not Bebe.
There is no sexual content. There were one or more comments that sex happened, but no details. That’s ok with me, but I would have liked more emotional interaction with the main couple.
WHAT I LIKED:
I love the plot concept: con man and getting back at the con man.
DATA:
Narrative mode: 1st person BeBe and Weezie. Story length: 431 pages. Swearing language: strong including religious swear words but rarely used. Sexual content: none shown. Setting: current day Savannah, Georgia and Tybee Island. Copyright: 2006. Genre: contemporary romance.
OTHER THINGS I DID NOT LIKE:
I did not feel warm at the end. It was a bland feeling. I wanted more emotional interaction with the main couple. Getting them together was too abrupt and felt thrown in at the end.
The book is told in 1st person point of view which I don’t like. It’s also dual 1st person. Most chapters are in BeBe’s POV. Some chapters are in Weezie’s POV. Each time the author switched to Weezie’s POV, I was confused. It was hard for my mind to keep thinking that Weezie was talking not Bebe.
There is no sexual content. There were one or more comments that sex happened, but no details. That’s ok with me, but I would have liked more emotional interaction with the main couple.
WHAT I LIKED:
I love the plot concept: con man and getting back at the con man.
DATA:
Narrative mode: 1st person BeBe and Weezie. Story length: 431 pages. Swearing language: strong including religious swear words but rarely used. Sexual content: none shown. Setting: current day Savannah, Georgia and Tybee Island. Copyright: 2006. Genre: contemporary romance.
September 17, 2008
Wow. What a great book. This was one of those where you read so fast because you can’t wait to see what happens next. This has to be one of my favorites. This is the sequel to Savannah Blues. This time, the story focus is on Be Be. She meets this guy who sweeps her off her feet and then sweeps everything out from under her. The only thing she has is a bunch of little cabins on Tybee Island. The guy is a con artist and conned her out of everything. Her properties, her money and her grandparents jewelery and bank account. When she finds an opportunity to track him down, she takes Weezie, Harry (the handyman she inherited from the cabins) and her grandfather Spencer down to Florida to swindle back her money from “Rory”. What happens next is hilarious. I don’t think I have read a funnier book. I am on my way to add Andrews other books on to my wish list.
July 15, 2018
Another cute and quirky book by Mary Kay Andrews. # 2 in the Southern series was pretty good with just a few slower parts. The typical happily ever after ending, but that’s OK with these books.
July 2, 2020
3.5 stars...fun to be back with Bebe & Weezie again!
July 4, 2024
Liked the story. Took too long to get to the good part, but I understand why. Left me hanging for the next one which I'm going to read anyway.
November 12, 2013
The first half of this book is really slow. It picks up once BeBe and company head to Florida. Though this book got rave reviews from other library patrons, I didn't like it. I couldn't like BeBe. I don't have anything in common with BeBe and found her hard to relate to. I found it hard to believe anyone could be that naive and trusting, especially after two ex-husbands and an ex-fiance. Her plan to get her money back is not at all legal and I could not believe that her friends would go along with it. I did not like the outcome of the story either. I also didn't think there was much chemistry between BeBe and the love interest. The romance was rushed and the ending very abrupt. Some of the story is told from Weezie's point of view. I enjoyed Weezie's character more than BeBe but her narrative interrupted the flow of the story. I would recommend this one for someone who is looking for escapist reading without much substance.
July 6, 2016
It took me a while to get into this one, simply because I read it immediately following Savannah Blues and it took me a little while to get used to reading with BeBe as the main character instead of Weezie. I enjoyed the story and it kept me turning pages trying to figure out how it was going to work out. Quite unrealistic in the legal aspects of scamming and getting away with it... I figure there's slim to none chance of that working out in real life, but good thing it's fiction. Bugs me a bit that you never find out how old Harry is though, even though it was obvious from the get-go that he and BeBe were going to end up together by the end of the book.
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July 22, 2013
great combination of friendship, adventure, romance, food, bargain-hunting, and redecorating. I liked this! didn't realize til now this is a #2 in a series, I will have to read #1. One thing I didn't like is how most of the chapters are written from Bebe's perspective, but periodically a chapter will say "Weezie" and come from her perspective. I felt this really broke the flow of the novel.
February 3, 2014
What a fun read! Mary Kay Andrews brings the south and its' belles, to life! This story is about Bebe and her troubles. She gets conned and makes it her mission to con the con man, AND...well, i will not give too much away, but it has a happy ending!
This is a great beach read and a winter read on the couch in front of the fire....enjoy.
This is a great beach read and a winter read on the couch in front of the fire....enjoy.
October 29, 2013
Love Love Loved it! Would like to see how everything works out for Daniel and Weezie and BeBe and Harry, but I really loved this book.
June 4, 2016
I loved this book. Again Andrews didn't let me down. I recommend this book for a good summer reader.
July 28, 2018
This is a cute beach read , but it is not a mystery.
April 28, 2011
Ugh. I know chick-lit isn't ever going to be some sort of fantastic work of art, but this wasn't even a middle-of-the-road-okay book. There were just too many questionable details for me to enjoy this book.
First, if Reddy stole all of BeBe's money, possessions and property, how come he didn't take the restaurant and the inn? That was never explained, not to mention the fact that they just glossed over how and why she acquired the inn to begin with. And then, how come she had to close down the restaurant? I'm guessing it wasn't profitable on it's own, but again, that was never explained.
Second, who was "Roland"? I know that they were talking about Reddy/Roy/Rory, but "Roland" was never an established cover name. And yet, towards the end of the book during the Rory phase, they called him "Roland" three or four times. What? Was that an editing mistake or did I completely miss something?
Third, the romance between BeBe and Harry switched gears way too fast for my liking. In true chick-lit form, they dislike each other at first meeting and end up together in the end. But, that transition period of "Wait, he's not so bad, maybe there's more to him that I had originally thought" never really happened. They went from begrudgingly working together because the situation demanded it to wanting each other so very badly without a hint of change. Too formulaic and forced for my liking.
And finally fourth. The main character is BeBe. To me, this is pronounced like Bee-Bee. However, about 200 pages in, she finally mentions that it's actually pronounced Bay-Bay. Seriously? I mean it's fine if that's how it's pronounced, but why wasn't that little detail mentioned back in the very first paragraph or two? After 200 pages I couldn't make the change in my mind and kept on calling her Bee-Bee.
Sorry, not my cup of tea.
First, if Reddy stole all of BeBe's money, possessions and property, how come he didn't take the restaurant and the inn? That was never explained, not to mention the fact that they just glossed over how and why she acquired the inn to begin with. And then, how come she had to close down the restaurant? I'm guessing it wasn't profitable on it's own, but again, that was never explained.
Second, who was "Roland"? I know that they were talking about Reddy/Roy/Rory, but "Roland" was never an established cover name. And yet, towards the end of the book during the Rory phase, they called him "Roland" three or four times. What? Was that an editing mistake or did I completely miss something?
Third, the romance between BeBe and Harry switched gears way too fast for my liking. In true chick-lit form, they dislike each other at first meeting and end up together in the end. But, that transition period of "Wait, he's not so bad, maybe there's more to him that I had originally thought" never really happened. They went from begrudgingly working together because the situation demanded it to wanting each other so very badly without a hint of change. Too formulaic and forced for my liking.
And finally fourth. The main character is BeBe. To me, this is pronounced like Bee-Bee. However, about 200 pages in, she finally mentions that it's actually pronounced Bay-Bay. Seriously? I mean it's fine if that's how it's pronounced, but why wasn't that little detail mentioned back in the very first paragraph or two? After 200 pages I couldn't make the change in my mind and kept on calling her Bee-Bee.
Sorry, not my cup of tea.
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August 23, 2016It is no secret if you follow my reading habits that I love Mary Kay Andrews books. So, when I came across a daily deal on BookBub for this book, which had been on my to read list, I happily added to my collection.
Even though this is the second in this series (the first I have yet to read), I was able to follow along and enjoy the story of BeBe Loudermilk, who is a divorced thirty something Southern belle. She meets a charming and gorgeous man that helps her in her time of need while her grandmother is sick and hospitalized.
But all is not as it seems and her knight in shining armor turns out to be anything but and is actually a crook and con artist, who takes all her money and than some. He leaves her high and dry and pretty much penniless.
This is where the real story picks up with Bebe having to pick up the pieces of her shattered life and try to find to track down this thief. Along the way, she meets what may very well be the love of her life. Along with this man, her junk/antique dealer friend and grandfather, they take a road trip to find this con artist, get her money and life back, as well.
In all honesty though, there is just something about the heart of the south stories that get this New Yorker excited. Also, the best part of this novel by far are Bebe’s grandparents, especially her grandfather, Spencer as he truly is such a colorful and fun character that I couldn’t resist giggling at many of his comments and actions.
This one didn’t disappoint and was a very easy and fun read.
Even though this is the second in this series (the first I have yet to read), I was able to follow along and enjoy the story of BeBe Loudermilk, who is a divorced thirty something Southern belle. She meets a charming and gorgeous man that helps her in her time of need while her grandmother is sick and hospitalized.
But all is not as it seems and her knight in shining armor turns out to be anything but and is actually a crook and con artist, who takes all her money and than some. He leaves her high and dry and pretty much penniless.
This is where the real story picks up with Bebe having to pick up the pieces of her shattered life and try to find to track down this thief. Along the way, she meets what may very well be the love of her life. Along with this man, her junk/antique dealer friend and grandfather, they take a road trip to find this con artist, get her money and life back, as well.
In all honesty though, there is just something about the heart of the south stories that get this New Yorker excited. Also, the best part of this novel by far are Bebe’s grandparents, especially her grandfather, Spencer as he truly is such a colorful and fun character that I couldn’t resist giggling at many of his comments and actions.
This one didn’t disappoint and was a very easy and fun read.
October 29, 2012
I would have liked this more if I liked Bebe (pronounced BAY-BAY) more. She came across as a spoiled, naive, *cough*DUMB*cough*, southern belle princess who made a whole STRING of bad decisions and then floundered around and waited on other people to help fix things.
Case in point:
+She waited IN HER CAR overnight to go check her other rental properties, and then waited a couple MORE DAYS to see her attorney, after having discovered her townhome with a Sold sign on it and all her stuff gone. This AFTER having been kicked off the (borrowed) yacht that "Reddy" was trying to steal from another man (somebody or other Yglesias) who had called the police. When did Ms. Bebe call the police? She never did; Attorney James did it for her.
This is a single example of many in which Bebe had someone else do the work for her. I got super-tired of this, super-quick. I liked Weezie MUCH better (despite the antiquing), and enjoyed her portions of the book the most; since book #3 in the so-called Southern series is a Weezie story I'll probably read it. I did like the grandparents in Savannah Breeze though, they were probably the highlight for me.
No more Bebe, though, thanks.
Edited: while I have confirmed that I can't do Audiobooks (too slow for me), Ms. Keating - narrator of Savannah Breeze is excellent, and very talented at accents without going cheesy or overdone.
Case in point:
+She waited IN HER CAR overnight to go check her other rental properties, and then waited a couple MORE DAYS to see her attorney, after having discovered her townhome with a Sold sign on it and all her stuff gone. This AFTER having been kicked off the (borrowed) yacht that "Reddy" was trying to steal from another man (somebody or other Yglesias) who had called the police. When did Ms. Bebe call the police? She never did; Attorney James did it for her.
This is a single example of many in which Bebe had someone else do the work for her. I got super-tired of this, super-quick. I liked Weezie MUCH better (despite the antiquing), and enjoyed her portions of the book the most; since book #3 in the so-called Southern series is a Weezie story I'll probably read it. I did like the grandparents in Savannah Breeze though, they were probably the highlight for me.
No more Bebe, though, thanks.
Edited: while I have confirmed that I can't do Audiobooks (too slow for me), Ms. Keating - narrator of Savannah Breeze is excellent, and very talented at accents without going cheesy or overdone.
September 12, 2016
I unabashedly love Mary Kay Andrews' Weezie & BeBe books. They are lighthearted fun, and entertaining. I adore Savannah and the Georgia Sea Islands, so the settings are always perfect and this one includes Ft. Lauderdale.
I had read the original book Savannah Blues, which introduces the characters of Weezie and BeBe. The first book is devoted primarily to Weezie, her mystery to solve, and her new found man, Daniel. Savannah Breeze is the second novel and primarily focuses on BeBe. I have to say that I enjoyed this second book more than the first. BeBe's grandfather plays a major role in the latter part of the book and he and the introduction of Harry makes for a humorous band of four when they travel to Florida. I am holding off reading the two Christmas novellas for the holidays, but I would absolutely love it if Ms. Andrews were to write another book in this series.
Not great literature, but a frolicking summer read.
I had read the original book Savannah Blues, which introduces the characters of Weezie and BeBe. The first book is devoted primarily to Weezie, her mystery to solve, and her new found man, Daniel. Savannah Breeze is the second novel and primarily focuses on BeBe. I have to say that I enjoyed this second book more than the first. BeBe's grandfather plays a major role in the latter part of the book and he and the introduction of Harry makes for a humorous band of four when they travel to Florida. I am holding off reading the two Christmas novellas for the holidays, but I would absolutely love it if Ms. Andrews were to write another book in this series.
Not great literature, but a frolicking summer read.
November 30, 2015
This is the second in the Weezie and Bebe series. I love that it is set in the beautiful city of Savannah, Georgia. (I lived there for 4 years while attending SCAD). Anyway, in this installment, Bebe falls for this "wonderful" man and ends up getting conned. After losing everything, she enlists the help of her best friend Weezie and they set out with some new friends to set things right. The caper they pull has a good mix of action and humor. All in all, this is a fun book and a fairly quick read.
June 22, 2008
I'm a southern fiction nut and I'm so glad to have discovered Mary Kay Andrews! She explores the southern culture and experience, but unlike Reynolds Price and Pat Conroy (my other favorites), her writing is light-hearted and fun. Savannah Blues and Savannah Breeze are my two favorites by this author because she has time to detail and develop two memorable characters: BeBe and Weezy. I also love "junking" and this is the first author who incorporates this southern past-time into her plot.
May 19, 2009
I cracked up laughing while reading this book.
February 8, 2008
Savannah Breeze is a fun-filled sequel to Savannah Blues which I have not read (yet). Regardless of not knowing the previous story, BeBe's story was easy to jump into and you never feel too lost not knowing the characters previously. BeBe Loudermilk, a three time divorcee' has found herself in another humiliating situation: a man posed as the perfect man and managed to perfectly leave her without anything besides the clothes on her back, the car she was driving, her restaurant that she can't afford to keep open and... the Breeze Motel. With nothing else to loose, BeBe heads out to the Breeze and finds Hank, the cranky manager and a hotel that is in needs of lots of work - work she can't redily afford.
This novel is a great fun to read and I found myself flying through the pages. The things that happen to BeBe somewhat seem a bit farfetched but Mary Kay Andrews tells it so simply and honestly that it seems that you could be reading the story of your friend who found herself in a pickle. A typical chick-lit book but a fun ride.
This novel is a great fun to read and I found myself flying through the pages. The things that happen to BeBe somewhat seem a bit farfetched but Mary Kay Andrews tells it so simply and honestly that it seems that you could be reading the story of your friend who found herself in a pickle. A typical chick-lit book but a fun ride.
June 17, 2010
I liked Savannah Breeze better than I liked Savannah Blues. The situation made more sense to me - it was a bit of a stretch to me how she acquired the Breeze Inn and then it somehow got overlooked when everything else was taken from her, but I quickly got over that - and although I liked Weezie in Savannah Blues, I like BeBe better. She's more relatable to me as a character. I also liked Harry better than Daniel and how straightforward BeBe and Harry's relationship was.
Comparisons aside, what really made this book for me was the mystery and action in this one. I LOVED the scenes in Ft Lauderdale and could not put my book down during that whole section. It was so fun watching BeBe get revenge and waiting to see how it would all play out.
You do not need to read Savannah Blues to enjoy Savannah Breeze and although there are a few references to it, they are minor and don't detract from the reader's understanding or enjoyment of the story in any way. I recommend you skip Savannah Blues and jump straight into Savannah Breeze instead.
Comparisons aside, what really made this book for me was the mystery and action in this one. I LOVED the scenes in Ft Lauderdale and could not put my book down during that whole section. It was so fun watching BeBe get revenge and waiting to see how it would all play out.
You do not need to read Savannah Blues to enjoy Savannah Breeze and although there are a few references to it, they are minor and don't detract from the reader's understanding or enjoyment of the story in any way. I recommend you skip Savannah Blues and jump straight into Savannah Breeze instead.
April 27, 2014
I truly enjoyed this book! It's not going to become a classic and it's not going to win any awards for great literature, but it was very well-written, the characters were three-dimensional and fun, and the plot had an excellent pacing to it. I didn't quite see the ending before it happened, so there was still a little element of surprise.
To sum it up: Lemon meringue pie. The characters are sweet ladies, but they've got a little tart to them when you get their gander. The book was pretty fluffy and light in weight; a great beach read.
This is the second book in a series, and I'd already read the third and fourth books... not sure how it escaped my notice that I'd missed a book. I enjoy the main characters and I love the setting (Savannah!) and I'll continue to read and recommend these books.
To sum it up: Lemon meringue pie. The characters are sweet ladies, but they've got a little tart to them when you get their gander. The book was pretty fluffy and light in weight; a great beach read.
This is the second book in a series, and I'd already read the third and fourth books... not sure how it escaped my notice that I'd missed a book. I enjoy the main characters and I love the setting (Savannah!) and I'll continue to read and recommend these books.
May 3, 2011
Mary Kay Andrews could be my new fave southern author. Every book I read of hers, I end up loving. And this one was no exception.
It takes place in Savannah where we meet BeBe Loudermilk a 3 time divorcee who falls for a con man while trying to get over her last divorce.
He takes all her money and clothes and her dignity. But he manages to leave her with a run down motel out in Tybee. She fixes it up with the help of some old friends and new ones too all the while plotting to catch the man that stole her life from her.
It's funny, smart and it even has some romance in it. I highly recommend it. :)
It takes place in Savannah where we meet BeBe Loudermilk a 3 time divorcee who falls for a con man while trying to get over her last divorce.
He takes all her money and clothes and her dignity. But he manages to leave her with a run down motel out in Tybee. She fixes it up with the help of some old friends and new ones too all the while plotting to catch the man that stole her life from her.
It's funny, smart and it even has some romance in it. I highly recommend it. :)
January 1, 2015
I really enjoy BeBe and Weezie. Their capers are sort of silly, but fun to read!
August 5, 2021
I think I’ve reached my limit of light and silly beach reads.
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