The Weekenders
Riley Nolan arrives at her family's summer home on Belle Isle, North Carolina, when her husband fails to show up and her life starts to unravel. With help from friends and an old flame, she uncovers the truth. A beach-town mystery and romance.
About This Book
The Weekenders is a contemporary romance novel by Mary Kay Andrews, first published in 2017 by St. Martin's Press. It runs 464 pages. Readers can expect second chance.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Second Chance
- Published
- 2017
- Length
- 464 pages
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
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- When her husband fails to appear at their summer home, a woman's life unravels, leading her to uncover secrets with the help of an old flame.
- Features Second Chance
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
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Heat Level
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Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: unknown
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Riley Nolan arrives at her family's summer home in Belle Isle, North Carolina, expecting to meet her husband. When he fails to show, she begins to realize her life is unraveling. As she digs for answers in the beach town, she relies on the support of friends and reconnects with an old flame to navigate the mystery.
Central Conflict
Riley must navigate the personal and emotional fallout caused by her husband's disappearance while uncovering the truth behind his behavior.
Setting
Belle Isle, North Carolina
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
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About the Author
Mary Kay Andrews
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Published
- 2017
- Length
- 464 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781250065964
The Weekenders: quick answers
- Who wrote The Weekenders?
- The Weekenders was written by Mary Kay Andrews.
- When was The Weekenders published?
- The Weekenders was first published in 2017 by St. Martin's Press.
- What genre is The Weekenders?
- The Weekenders is a contemporary romance novel, with second chance.
- How many pages is The Weekenders?
- The Weekenders is 464 pages long.
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