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In a suburban Atlanta neighborhood where divorce is as rampant as kudzu, Mary Bliss McGowan doesn't notice that her own marriage is in trouble until the summer night she finds a note from her husband, telling her he's gone -- and taken the family fortune with him.
Stunned and humiliated, a desperate Mary Bliss, left behind with her seventeen-year-old daughter, Erin, and a mountain of debt, decides to salvage what's left of her life by telling one little bitty lie.
At first, Mary Bliss simply tells friends and family that Parker is out of town on a consulting job. Then the lies start to snowball, until Parker turns up dead. Or does he?
Mary Bliss's formerly staid existence careens into overdrive as she copes with an oversexed teenager, a mother-in-law with Ethel Merman delusions, and the sudden but delicious shock of finding herself pursued by two men: the next-door neighbor who's looking for a suitable second wife, and a dangerously attractive ex-cop who's looking for the truth about Parker McGowan.
Little Bitty Lies is a comic Southern novel about all the important things in life: marriage and divorce, mothers and daughters, friendship and betrayal, small-town secrets, and one woman's lifelong quest for home -- and the perfect recipe for chicken salad.
Stunned and humiliated, a desperate Mary Bliss, left behind with her seventeen-year-old daughter, Erin, and a mountain of debt, decides to salvage what's left of her life by telling one little bitty lie.
At first, Mary Bliss simply tells friends and family that Parker is out of town on a consulting job. Then the lies start to snowball, until Parker turns up dead. Or does he?
Mary Bliss's formerly staid existence careens into overdrive as she copes with an oversexed teenager, a mother-in-law with Ethel Merman delusions, and the sudden but delicious shock of finding herself pursued by two men: the next-door neighbor who's looking for a suitable second wife, and a dangerously attractive ex-cop who's looking for the truth about Parker McGowan.
Little Bitty Lies is a comic Southern novel about all the important things in life: marriage and divorce, mothers and daughters, friendship and betrayal, small-town secrets, and one woman's lifelong quest for home -- and the perfect recipe for chicken salad.
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Tasha C. (
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is a funny, light read. Kept me laughing throughout the book. Finished it in one day. MB's best friend Katherine will keep you entertained. I didn't like the attitude of her daughter Erin, but other than that, it was a good read. Definitely would recommend picking it up if you like witty romances.
Michelle E. (
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
True to Mary Kay Andrews, this book was a very entertaining read. It wasn't, however, as hilarious as some of her other books. If you're looking for an uproariously funny novel from Mary Kay Andrews, try Hissy Fit, or Savannah Breeze. I thought both of those were much, much better!
Alexandra C. (
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Mary Kay Andrews just writes the best southern fluff fiction around. Her books are entertaining and quick and a wonderful diversion. Like eating a piece of divinity fudge. Technically she is an excellent writer with great descriptions, builds good characters and keeps the plot zipping along. Her settings, in the deep south, are just great and she really has it down pat.
'Little Bitty Lies' is a fun book and a great read. Nothing too heavy but just plain enjoyable. I look forward to all her books.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
A comic Southern novel not only about one woman's lifelong quest for home but also about all the important things in life: marriage and divorce, mothers and daughters, friendship and betrayal, small-town secrets - and the perfect recipe for chicken salad.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Cute, humorous story. Mary Bliss McGowan starts counting the number of divorces in her neighborhood, not knowing that her own marriage has hit the skids. Stunned and humiliated she concocts a less embarassing story - her husband, Parker, didn't leave her - he's just simply DEAD!
Little Bitty Lies tells about the important things in a Southern woman's life, marriage, love, divorce, mothers and daughters, and a great recipe for chicken salad!
Lisa (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Growing up in Atlanta this book really brought me back "home" and made me miss being closer to the city. It made me remember the fun times in our own neighborhood, hanging out at the pool club and all the gossip that went on. It was a fun book to read and it has me ready to cook up some chicken salad!
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was such a fun read. Her characters find just enough trouble - with just the right wit - to make it a real page turner.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
The suspense was great. The main character, Mary Bliss McGowan, makes choices that would never be made if her life had remained status quo. Mary Bliss confirms that revenge is oh so sweet. This book is a page turner just like all of Mary Kay Andrews' books.
Melanie H. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
The back of this book has a quote from Washington Post "You'll want to bitch, bond and run through the backyard sprinklers in your underwear with [the characters]" and this describes this book perfectly!
Angie K. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I love Mary Kay Andrews! She also writes as Kathy Trocheck.
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Fun fun fun. Story moves right along, well written, enjoyed it. Characters and believable, and witty.
I loved it!! I have also read her other books, and they are also very funny. It has a great story line, one that would be especially appreciated by a "Southern Belle".
Very cute and light southern chic-lit reading. Highly enjoyable. One character reminded me of Samantha from Sex and the City.
Mary Bliss trusts her husband to take care of her and their daughter. They live in a good neighborhood in Atlanta where her daughter goes to an expensive private school. Then one day, her husband disappears with all of their money. Mary and her best friend concoct a plan to fake her husband’s death. There is a strange man coming around asking questions about her husband. Her daughter stops showing up at home. Can Mary pull off the death of her husband when he is off spending their money? Can she keep up with her neighbors and not let everyone know she is broke? Funny book!
(Her books are always a fun easy read and this one does not disappoint!
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