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""Andrews is at her best in this thoroughly satisfying story with the right blend of mystery, romance, and sharply funny writing."" — Orlando Sentinel
A delicious tale of revenge and renovation from New York Times bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews
The night before her wedding, in the middle of an oh-so-smart rehearsal dinner, interior decorator Keeley Murdock chances upon her fiancé and maid of honor in flaming flagrante delicto. Keeley throws the hissy fit to end all hissy fits, storms out and earns herself instant notoriety in her tiny hometown of Madison, GA.
The next day, though, she has to deal not only with a broken engagement but also with her business being shut out by folks in a town financially obligated to her ex. Rescue comes in the form of the new owner of the local bra plant. A hunk of a guy, Keeley can’t decide if he’s a hopeless romantic or hopelessly weird. Either way, he’s hired her to redo the broken-down antebellum mansion he’s bought for the woman of his dreams. The woman—now here’s the weird part—that he’s never met. Or maybe he just has.
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"This is a good book, a quick read. It is a story about Southern women and lots of humor. This is a story of a woman who is about to get married and catches her fiance "doing the deed" with her best friend and maid of honor. She finds creative ways to deal with him."
— Rhonda (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Laced with humor and a sense of place that oozes the aroma of magnolia blossoms.”
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“Darker than the book’s fluffy title suggests, this black comedy is riven with shocking secrets. And Keeley’s vast knowledge of all things antique offers a fascinating peek into the luscious world of designer home furnishing, sure to make readers drool with envy over sideboards and sofas.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Mixed in with the mystery and romance is a liberal helping of comedy, thanks to Isabel Keating’s delightful, down-to-earth, and completely Southern vocal characterizations. Listeners will love her portrayal of good old boys A.J. and Drew and will howl over florist Austin. And, yes, they will learn just exactly what a hissy fit is.”
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“Readers who enjoy books set in the South that deal with love, friendship, and getting even will find themselves laughing out loud at this latest novel by Andrews.”
— Library Journal
Hissy Fit Listener Reviews
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" First time reading this author, but I loved it! Very funny, chick lit., fast read! "
— Jeanette, 2/15/2014 -
" It was a cute, light read and a nice break from my usual murder mysteries. It was both nice a frustrating to revisit some of the double standards which pervade Southern Society. "
— Stacy, 2/4/2014 -
" Can't get enough of Mary Kay Andrews "
— Emmanuelle, 2/2/2014 -
" a better than average romance, with some flea market therapy and soul-searching thrown in, and a little mystery for good measure "
— Dawn, 1/27/2014 -
" Easy read but very well written! I laughed out loud several times! Definitely will be reading more of Andrews books. "
— Leah, 1/26/2014 -
" liked 9/09 "
— Myra, 1/26/2014 -
" Funny and entertaining quick easy read. A southern setting, characters and antique decorating with some mystery thrown in. I enjoy reading Kay Andrew/Kathy Hogan Trocheck books especially with the Georgia backgrounds. "
— Jackie, 1/24/2014 -
" Loved reading about interior design in Georgia amidst Keeley's recently overturned life. A fun read! "
— Susie, 1/23/2014 -
" This was great... I learned alot about... um... stuff. "
— kir, 1/19/2014 -
" HYSTERICAL read! Extremely light reading that made me laugh out loud! Even bought it for my MIL last Christmas... "
— Traci, 1/17/2014 -
" i loved the plot and setting. i did not put this book down until it was pried from my very hands. "
— Rell, 11/21/2013 -
" I loved it. The ups and downs are realistic and so worth spending your time. "
— Ariana, 11/9/2013 -
" My favorite of the ones I read from Mary Kay Andrews. "
— Stephanie, 9/26/2013 -
" This is a total chick book!! Lots of fun!! "
— Celina, 8/20/2013 -
" Hillarious! Like all her books, she weaves a great strong story of a woman on a mission. "
— Christie, 8/17/2013 -
" Light, fluffy, trashy summer reading at its best, and for a 99cent nook purchase, even better! "
— Chris, 8/1/2013 -
" Loved it. It was a laugh-out-loud book. "
— Tina, 7/21/2013 -
" A quick, fun read while at the beach. "
— Shari, 5/27/2013 -
" More fun, fast reads. I went through a period where my mind couldn't hold anything too complex... (chemo) these books were great. "
— Karen, 4/27/2013 -
" Cute fun southern chick lit "
— Angela, 1/31/2013 -
" fun - great sarcastic lead lady!!! "
— Evon, 10/26/2012 -
" LOVED this book. Great author....will read all of her books "
— Doris, 8/11/2012 -
" This was a fun and easy book to read. "
— Monica, 1/29/2012 -
" This book was ok. I liked reading it because it was set in a town not far from where I'm from so it was kinda cool seeing how the author planned out things. Good summer read! "
— Melanie, 11/14/2011 -
" Didn't ever think I'd hear or see the expression, "Hissy Fit" so apply applied. This adult selection is humorous, yet deals with the seamier side of adult relationships. The addition of a mystery element creates more developed, believable characters. Enjoy! "
— Nancy, 10/17/2011 -
" Great characters, witty humor and a plot that moved at just the right pace. This book hooked me from the very first paragraph and never let go. It was impossible to put down and I stayed up way too late reading on more than one occasion. "
— Katie, 9/25/2011 -
" Mary Kay Andrew's "Hissy Fit" was cute and funny. Somewhat predictable but a good beach read. "
— Sarah, 9/24/2011 -
" I won a chat with the author for my book club for this book. It was a very slight book, and it was hard to find things to discuss with the author. "
— Susan, 9/7/2011 -
" Super Summer reading. "
— Lynn, 8/31/2011 -
" I was amazed at how far one woman would go with her revenge. Light reading...just for fun. "
— Maureen, 8/24/2011 -
" HORRIBLE READ... 0.5 Stars out of 5 "
— Bookgirl89, 5/23/2011 -
" Very cute!! Finished it last night by flashlight because the power was out!! <br/> "
— Karen, 5/10/2011 -
" fun and quick to read "
— Desi, 5/8/2011 -
" <br/> <br/>An enjoyable read (not deep!) for the patio this time of year. I enjoy Ms. Andrews knowledge of the state of Georgia as well as the people. "
— Patti, 5/8/2011 -
" Really good story, laugh out loud funny at times. "
— Kim, 5/7/2011 -
" I did enjoy this book. One thing that I love about Mary Kay Andrews books is that she includes recipes (just a nice little surprise) and they are wonderful recipes. I think I have tried everyone so far. "
— Jacki, 5/5/2011 -
" This was a good story and a quick fun read. "
— Jill, 4/14/2011 -
" Loved it. Love all her books. Just when you think this person has the worst luck...it gets even more so. The books are all upbeat and funny. I think that if you are looking for an easy read...you'll enjoy this one. "
— Marilou, 4/7/2011 -
" I've read all her books and have never been disappointed! "
— Rosemary, 3/31/2011 -
" Light entertainment, but I do mean entertainment. There were at least three laugh out loud scenes. "
— Harry, 3/29/2011 -
" This book is fun from start to finish. If you love decorating, southerners and interesting characters this is the book for you. "
— Julie, 3/22/2011 -
" A quick and fun read- I laugh so much when I read her books. I save her books for trips to the beach or a plane ride. Can probably finish in a day or two. "
— Allison, 3/15/2011
About Mary Kay Andrews
Mary Kay Andrews is a New York Times bestselling author with numerous critically acclaimed novels, notably the Callahan Garrity mysteries. She earned a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia and worked for more than a dozen years as a reporter, mainly at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
About Isabel Keating
Isabel Keating has earned several AudioFile Earphones Awards for her audiobook narration and twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. As an actress, she garnered a Drama Desk Award, Theatre World Award, and a Tony nomination for her critically acclaimed 2004 Broadway performance as Judy Garland in The Boy from Oz. She was awarded the Helen Hayes Award for Best Actress in 2000 for her portrayal of Flora Crewe in Tom Stoppard’s Indian Ink.