Gracie Harris Is Under Construction - by Kate Hash (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"A raw and compelling exploration of grief and rebuilding, Gracie Harris left me full of hope and with a renewed faith in second chances."--Annabel Monaghan, nationally bestselling author of Summer Romance

In this resplendent debut novel, a beautiful love story unfolds for tenderhearted Gracie Harris--a mom of two and recent widow--as she navigates the unexpected curveballs that adulthood throws and takes her second chance to find love.

Gracie Harris never intended to become the queen of grief. But when an essay she writes the night of her husband Ben's memorial goes viral, she lands a popular column on love and loss and an impressive book deal.

Now, the biggest tragedy of her life is the center of her world. With a looming book deadline and her kids at summer camp, Gracie escapes for a summer of solitude to the ramshackle mountain house she and Ben bought for their family before his death. When charming contractor Josh arrives on her doorstep to help renovate the home, Gracie discovers an unexpected connection that is energizing . . . and surprisingly flirtatious.

As her feelings and resilience grow, Gracie must decide whether she's ready to embrace a new version of her life. Gracie's first Happily Ever After didn't last as long as she'd expected. Now she has to wonder: Could Josh be her chance for a second great love story?

Review Quotes

Praise for Gracie Harris is Under Construction

"A raw and compelling exploration of grief and rebuilding, Gracie Harris left me full of hope and with a renewed faith in second chances."--Annabel Monaghan, national bestselling author of Summer Romance

"Touching, honest, and hopeful, Gracie Harris is Under Construction is the perfect second chance romance to remind us that there is life and love again after loss. Kate Hash's stunner of a debut leaves zero room for doubt that she is the next big voice in romantic comedies."--Sara Goodman Confino, bestselling author of Don't Forget to Write

"A stunning and sensitive exploration of falling in love while grieving an unimaginable loss. Perfect for fans of Annabel Monaghan and Beth O'Leary who love to read their love stories with a box of tissues in their laps."--Ellie Palmer, author of Four Weekends and a Funeral

"I'm certain Kate Hash, a fresh new voice, will soon be a mainstay of the modern fiction scene."--Zibby Owens for Katie Couric Media

"A heartfelt love story."--Woman's World

"A devastatingly beautiful story about grief, loss, and the process of finding yourself again through the process."--The Gloss

"Authentic, realistic, and with the right balance of tears and smiles, Gracie's story will tug at the hearts of readers of Annabel Monaghan and Katherine Center."--Booklist

About the Author

Kate Hash is a Chapel Hill, NC-based debut novelist who enjoys creating and consuming stories about dynamic women, unexpected relationships, and the complexity that comes with entering midlife. She has lived in Italy, run a business, and even appeared on an episode of House Hunters International (one of her favorite "two truths and a lie" facts). During her four years abroad in the early 2010s, Kate operated a popular travel blog and contributed guides to the much beloved Design*Sponge. Kate is currently the assistant vice chancellor for IT at the University of North Carolina and is mildly obsessed with college towns and the creative energy they produce.