Road Trip by Mary Kay Andrews

Mary Kay Andrews is back with her first novel in two years!

Maeve and Therese Dunigan are sisters—but the two have been estranged for years. They could not be more Maeve, a rule-follower and Therese, a rebel. But when their mother's death brings the family back together, the two find that they have inherited a painting—one that could be worth millions and could save each of them from their respective wolves at the door. 

The only issue is, the painting might be a fake and the only way the can solve the problem is to find the original. This means a road trip—to Ireland, to their family roots, and to a mysterious crime that occurred years ago. 

With tensions simmering, the two hit the road and find themselves on twisty lanes, in colorful villages, at local pubs, and with handsome men whose gift of the gab is surpassed only by their charm. 

Can Maeve and Therese find the real painting, remove a family curse, solve a cold case, and actually survive without killing each other? 

Join Mary Kay Andrews on a road trip that will entertain you for miles.

Audiobook, 14 hours, 57 minutes

Published June 2, 2026

 by Macmillan Audio

3.5/5 stars

This is my second time reading Mary Kay Andrews,  she delivers another warm, character-driven story that hits all the right notes for a lovely beach read. Or listen, since I went the audiobook route.

Road Trip follows two estranged sisters brought together following the death of their mother. One stayed close to home, caring for their mother through her final days. The other was off chasing her dreams. Circumstance throws them together for a trip to Ireland and what unfolds is equal parts grief, humour and some long-overdue honest conversations.

At the heart of the story is a painting that has been in the family for generations, one their mother refused to sell just never said why. As the sisters travel, the history behind that painting slowly reveals itself, adding an intriguing layer to what is already a compelling family story.

Road Trip is a story about family, relationships and the complicated history that exists between some siblings. The trip to Ireland itself brings adventure, new friends and self-discovery as the sisters work to unravel this mystery. It's about resolving differences and coming to understand that every person - including the mother at the centre of it all - has their own story to tell. And true to the author's style, there is also a touch of romance woven in. 

My thanks to Macmillan Audio for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.