Spring Fever

By: Mary Kay Andrews

Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney

Length: 15 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

In Spring Fever, the New York Times bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews delivers her delicious new escapist novel about small towns, old flames, and deep secrets

Annajane Hudgens truly believes she is over her ex-husband, Mason Bayless. They've been divorced for four years, she's engaged to a terrific new guy, and she's ready to leave the small town where she and Mason had so much history. She is so over Mason that she has absolutely no problem attending his wedding to the beautiful, intelligent, delightful Celia. But when fate intervenes and the wedding is called to a halt as the bride is literally walking down the aisle, Annajane begins to realize that maybe she's been given a second chance. Maybe everything happens for a reason. And maybe, just maybe, she wants Mason back. But there are secrets afoot in this small Southern town. On the peaceful surface of Hideaway Lake, Annajane discovers that the past is never really gone. Even if there are people determined to keep Annajane from getting what she wants, happiness might be hers for the taking, and the life she once had with Mason in this sleepy lake town might be in her future.

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Critic reviews

“Kathleen McInerney perfectly presents this cheerful, funny story about second chances and true love. It's a story full of Southern charm and witty dialogue, and McInerney's Southern accents are well done. Her fake ‘sweet' voice for the villainous Ceila is enough to make one's teeth hurt, and everyone would love to have a best friend like Mason's determined sister, Pokey. A superior listen leaves one smiling.” —AudioFile Magazine

“Narrator Kathleen McInerney does the book proud, conferring subdued Southern accents on the Carolina natives and distinguishing between men and women with unobtrusive variations in key. She gives a pint-size, non-icky voice to a mystery child, Sophie, and a perky, uber-yummy Midwestern accent to the Nebraska-born manipulator, Celia. The book is a sparkler with just desserts and comeuppances dished all around.” —Newsday

“Kathleen McInerney's narration is clear, crisp, and appealing…The Southern accent she creates is effective in all its forms: soft and sweet or acerbic and cold. This entertaining, contemporary romance is perfect for light, summer listening.” —Publishers Weekly

Love Love Loved it

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes it was a good read very enjoyable

What was one of the most memorable moments of Spring Fever?

When Mason and Anna Jane got caught in the fun car on the farm.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Anna Jane went off on Sally

Who was the most memorable character of Spring Fever and why?

Pokie I loved the fact that she had all that money and did not care about anything.

Good, easy to listen to story...

I really enjoyed this story, the characters were believable and the situations were funny and real. It is worth a listen.

good read

it took a while for me to be able to get into the characters.. but once I was able to I found I enjoyed the book. I have however enjoyed some of her other books much more...

One of my favorite Mary Kay Andrews books!!!!!!

This book was by far one of the best I've listened to from Mary Kay Andrews. The depth of the story is wonderful and the twist and turns make it continuously exciting. And the characters as so easy to fall in love with!!

Story good, narration hard to warm up to

I have become hooked on Mary Kay Andrews' books for the dialogue, vivid characters, and required plot twist, and this book did not disappoint.

I was initially very disappointed with the narrator, however; I much prefer Isabel Keating, who has narrated so many of Andrews' other books. The Southern accents were sloppy in places, and there were curious crossovers with New England pronunciations slipping into supposedly Southern dialogue. The voice she used for Pokey was too ditzy, and there wasn't enough differentiation among characters. Part of the issue is, I believe, that Kathleen McInerney has a naturally high voice, which gives her less range to play with for the characters. After awhile, it didn't matter so much as I got sucked into the story rather than focusing on the shortcomings of the narrator. She also seemed to improve some as she went along, though the occasional New England-pronunciation slips still knocked me out of the story every once in awhile.

That said, it's still a good listen and a good book, though perhaps shorter than I would like! At least the producers are getting smarter that we want the unabridged books. I wish they would re-record the older, abridged books and get unabridged versions available.

Entertaining...

I started this book 3 times and thought "no, don't think so". But the timing became right, I adjusted my hearing to this narrator. She is very good. This book has quite a story. It seems a little long in the telling. However, I really had a good time with it. The storyline is not so different from other books I have listened to but it has it's secrets that make it memorable. The title doesn't seem to fit. I think you can enjoy this book.

Love it!

Would you consider the audio edition of Spring Fever to be better than the print version?

I loved the character Annajane! If my children weren't grown, I would name my first child Annajane.

Good read

Light and humorous read, good for a cold wet afternoon. Follows her pattern of writing.

Still funny, interesting characters, laughs

I've read and/or listened to all of the Mary Kay Andrews books. After reading a couple of other reviews for this book, I was hesitant to buy. My sister convinced me after she got the hardback. Yes, I did stay up way too late two nights in a row wanting to hear what happened next. Pokey was my favorite character because she didn't give a rip about what anyone said.

As usual with Mary Kay's books, I laughed out loud at many parts because the dialog between her characters is strong. Maybe it is because I have lived in the south all my life that many of the references resonated with me. I enjoyed this entertaining little respite from reality. Think I will go have myself a cherry soda.

Great summer listening!!

Mary Kay Andrews knows how to write the perfect beach read. And this one, narrated by Kathleen McInerney, is a fantastic beach listen. I didn't want it to end.