The Fixer Upper by Mary Kay Andrews

A charming blend of Southern hospitality and personal reinvention, this story follows Dempsey Jo Killebrew, a young woman who finds herself at a crossroads after losing her job in Washington, D.C. With her career in shambles, she retreats to her father's dilapidated ancestral home in Guthrie, Georgia, hoping to restore both the house and her life. As she navigates the challenges of home renovation, Dempsey encounters a colorful cast of locals, uncovers family secrets, and discovers unexpected romance, ultimately learning that sometimes the best way to fix up a house is to fix up oneself.

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