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"A Southern charmer, laced with humor, mystery, and affairs of the heart . . . A valentine to the bonds of family" from the New York Times –bestselling author ( Family Circle ). Fifteen-year-old Mosey Slocumb—spirited, sassy, and on the cusp of womanhood—is shaken when a small grave is unearthed in the backyard and determined to figure out why it's there. Liza, her stroke-ravaged mother, is haunted by choices she made as a teenager. But it is Jenny, Mosey's strong and big-hearted grandmother, whose maternal love braids together the strands of the women's shared past—and who will stop at nothing to defend their future. "[An] intricate mystery, all deliciously unraveled one tantalizing clue at a time.

" — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "A heart-thumping mystery, an edge-of-your-seat drama, and a fiercely sweet comedy all at once.

" —Sara Gruen, New York Times –bestselling author "In her latest Southern Gothic joyride, Joshilyn Jackson creates an unforgettable story of generational dysfunction and sloppily buried secrets.

" — Atlanta Magazine "More than a Southern whodunit; it's a tale that probes deeper and asks the reader to consider universal themes of self-identity, family, and love . . . The novel moves quickly, and Jackson gives each character an interesting story line.

" — The Charleston Post and Courier "Madness! Mayhem! Laughter! Tears! Emotional roller coasters, old lies, and an unmarked grave propel the Slocumb women into action. Joshilyn Jackson's signature style explodes in A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty . Buckle up and enjoy!" —Adriana Trigiani, New York Times –bestselling author "Spellbinding . . . proves again that Joshilyn Jackson is one of the best writers of the new generation.

" —Mark Childress, author of Georgia Bottoms