Road Trip: A Novel

By Mary Kay Andrews

New from the beloved New York Times bestselling author of Summers at the Saint and Hello, Summer! Pack your bags for a summer journey shaped by family secrets, long-buried history, and charming men with Irish accents. Maeve and Therese Dunigan haven’t spoken in years. Raised under the same roof in Savannah, the two sisters could not be more opposite—Maeve the rule follower, Therese the unapologetic rebel. But when their mother’s death pulls them back together, they inherit more than just grief: a mysterious painting that may be worth millions…if it’s real. Determined to uncover the truth—and desperately in need of the money—the sisters set out on a journey to Ireland, tracing their family’s roots and the origins of the portrait. What begins as a search for answers soon becomes something deeper—a reckoning with the past, as they uncover secrets that span generations and reshape everything they thought they knew about their family. With tensions simmering, the two hit the road and find themselves on twisty lanes, in colorful villages, at local pubs, and with handsome men whose gift of the gab is surpassed only by their charm. Can Maeve and Therese actually survive the journey without killing each other? Join Mary Kay Andrews on a road trip that will entertain you for miles.

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Published Jun 2, 2026

448 pages

Average rating: 8.09

23 RATINGS

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Jh20
10/10 stars
Really enjoyed this book. It made me want to travel to Ireland & trace my family history
Sloane T
8/10 stars
Pretty good picked up when we arrive in Ireland realistic characters
Book Diva
9/10 stars
Great summer beach read.
OldSoulBookish
8/10 stars
Road Trip was such a fun audiobook escape. Between the chaotic road trip, complicated relationships, and small town charm, this one kept me entertained the whole way through. It balances humor and heart really well, with just enough emotional depth to keep the story grounded beneath all the fun.

I especially enjoyed the character dynamics. Messy, realistic, and sometimes frustrating in the best way. It’s the kind of book that’s easy to fly through in a couple sittings and would make the perfect summer read. Cozy, dramatic, and genuinely entertaining from beginning to end. Definitely one I’d recommend tossing into your beach bag this summer.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance audiobook copy in exchange for an honest review.
annsipansy
9/10 stars
Delightful! Complex, heartwarming, funny, complex mystery and romantic. I feel like I've been to Ireland.