Gracie Harris Is Under Construction

A Novel

By: Kate Hash

Narrated by: Brittany Pressley

"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?

Critic reviews

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

Love it!

I saw this book at the library and decided to look for it on audiobook. I am so glad I did because it is a great story!

Well-written but cover a bit misleading

This book was well-written, and the narrator was excellent, but the cover is a bit misleading because the story wasn’t lighthearted. I loved that the FMC was a 40yo mom, but I didn’t find her or her kids to be very relatable (unrealistically perfect). I also really liked the MMC, but their love story needed more drama, tension, and/or longing.

Swoon

I was not prepared to be hooked to this story. I was captivated by the characters and enjoyed every minute of the narration.

Wow

This book really threw me off in more than one way, I sincerely loved it

A Story of Two Great Loves

A real love story of the journey through grief and deserving of hope.
Spoiler: We should all strive to be a mother-in-law like Ben’s mom.