Mary Kay Andrews, Savannah Breeze

Savannah Breeze

Mary Kay Andrews

Harper Collins, Apr 2006, $24.95

ISBN 0060564660

With three divorces notched on her belt and aged only thirty-five, Savannah high society BeBe Loudermilk is seeing financial consultant Ryan Edward "Reddy" Millbanks III. However, this time her poor choice in men haunts her without going down the aisle; he embezzles most of her money. Her only asset is the dilapidated Breeze Inn on Tybee Island.

Her best friend, antiques expert Weezie agrees to help BeBe convert her motel into a four star place (make that three stars). However, at the Breeze Inn, BeBe and manager Harry spend their time arguing over what should and should not be done. To everyone's shock, the cheap renovation work and the Breeze Inn becomes an in spot. When Reddy surfaces in Lauderdale, BeBe accompanied by Weezie, Harry, and her grandfather on hiatus from weather watching TV, head south to swindle the rat.

This madcap satirical crime thriller is so much fun to read, as BeBe and company set in motion a wild plan, ironically to extort her money back from Reddy. The cast are eccentric, crazy, and it is enjoyable to follow their antics; mindful of a Maverick, in which he sets up a swindle to trick the shark who originally conned him. Fans of an amusing way out jocular thriller will appreciate the sequel to the just as nutty entertaining SAVANNAH BLUES.