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Ladies' Night

by Mary Kay Andrews

Published: 2013-06-04
Hardcover : 464 pages

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Take a splash of betrayal, add a few drops of outrage, give a good shake to proper behavior and take a big sip of a cocktail called…Ladies' Night!

Grace Stanton’s life as a rising media star and beloved lifestyle blogger takes a surprising turn when she catches her husband cheating ...

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Take a splash of betrayal, add a few drops of outrage, give a good shake to proper behavior and take a big sip of a cocktail called…Ladies' Night!

Grace Stanton’s life as a rising media star and beloved lifestyle blogger takes a surprising turn when she catches her husband cheating and torpedoes his pricey sports car straight into the family swimming pool. Grace suddenly finds herself locked out of her palatial home, checking account, and even the blog she has worked so hard to develop in her signature style. Moving in with her widowed mother, who owns and lives above a rundown beach bar called The Sandbox, is less than ideal. So is attending court-mandated weekly "divorce recovery" therapy sessions with three other women and one man for whom betrayal seems to be the only commonality. When their “divorce coach” starts to act suspiciously, they decide to start having their own Wednesday "Ladies' Night" sessions at The Sandbox, and the unanticipated bonds that develop lead the members of the group to try and find closure in ways they never imagined. Can Grace figure out a new way home and discover how strong she needs to be to get there?

Heartache, humor, and a little bit of mystery come together in a story about life’s unpredictable twists and turns. Mary Kay Andrews' Ladies' Night will have you raising a glass and cheering these characters on.

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Discussion Questions

1. Some of the main themes of the novel are betrayal, revenge, redemption, rebuilding. How would you say that each of these plays a role in the novel?

2. In the opening chapter, Grace explodes into anger. Do you feel she had a disproportionate response? Why do we enjoy reading about such spectacular acts of revenge? How would you have acted under the same circumstances?

3. Why do you think Ben acted so unfairly towards Grace? What do you think is the most unfair thing he did?

4. What are all the things you dislike about J’Aimee?

5. How are Wyatt’s and Grace’s marriages the same? How are they different? What do you think played a role in their attraction to one another?

6. What do you think were some of Callie’s more reprehensible actions? Is she a redeemable character?

7. Why do you think it was so important for Grace to renovate the little beach house? How did it parallel the renovation of Grace’s life?

8. Is Jungle Jerry’s a metaphor in the book? If so, for what and why?

9. At what moment did you dislike Paula the most? Did this ever change?

10. Out of Camryn, Suzanne, or Ashleigh, which character did you relate to the most? The least? And why?

11. Which character in the book is the most wronged?

12. Why do you think the Stackpoles of the world can get away with so much?

13. Which is more heinous: the theft of intellectual property (like Grace’s blog) or the destruction of physical property?

14. In what ways is Nelson an unsung hero in the story? What about Rochelle?

15. If you could have five people (living or dead) at your own weekly “Ladies’ Night” who would they be? What would you serve and what would you talk about?

16. How do you think a group of friends can help in tough times? How does a group sometimes offer support in a way that one close friend cannot?

17. Have you ever had an instance where someone you instantly disliked turned out to be a true friend?

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Recommended to book clubs by 4 of 4 members.

Very Good Read

by mariank (see profile) 05/13/14

There is so much to say about this book.I would suggest you have this as a read.

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by Jennifer B. (see profile) 03/23/18

"Great Beach Read"by Kristi F. (see profile) 04/22/15

This is just a great, fun novel. A little heat, a little mystery, a little romance, a little blogging, and a little photography. Great for a summer beach read. I will be reading more of Mary Kay Andrews!... (read more)

"LADIES NIGHT by Mary Kay Andrews"by Becky H. (see profile) 10/18/14

One of my favorite “light read” authors has written a fun take on divorce and retribution with a smattering of romance. You will laugh at the antics of wronged women compelled by a sadi... (read more)

"Ladie's Night"by Janet B. (see profile) 07/11/14

Predictable romantic story. Lost me at the beginning with an unbelievable divorce process conflict.

by Pauline H. (see profile) 05/28/14

"This Is A Must Read"by Marian W. (see profile) 05/13/14

This is a very inspiring book about a group of women from all different walks of life and ages meeting once a week for a knitting club.They each become friends and discuss their thoughts about family and... (read more)

"Fun"by Deanna H. (see profile) 08/16/13

Another fun read by Mary Kay Andrews. Grace's life is turned upside down when she catches her husband cheating. With no place to go but her mother's apartment over the family dive bar, Grace sets out to... (read more)

"Entertaining"by Jane B. (see profile) 06/18/13

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