Sandy Sullivan is on a mission. Tired of living in her 1890's Victorian home, she convinces her husband to put their house on the market in order to move on to their next season of life. With just a few minor cosmetic improvements, the house will be saleable and ready to go. If only it were that simple...

As a highly talented home stager living on the outskirts of Boston, Sandy has made a successful career out of sprucing up other people's homes in order to snag a premium price tag. Despite the tanked economy, Sandy uses her flair and finesse to bring out the best in even the dreariest of homes. From painting accent walls to accessorizing with bargain-hunted finds, Sandy stops at nothing to get the job done.

Yet when her lovable hubby Greg takes a snail's approach to making the change, Sandy gets fed up and accepts a three month staging job at a boutique hotel in Atlanta. As luck would have it, her newly married daughter and son-in-law happen to live in the area, making the design challenge a welcome reprieve. Fully anticipating recharging and then reloading, Sandy comes to learn that change is not as easy as she had initially envisioned.

BEST STAGED PLANS is the eighth novel by the bestselling author Claire Cook. As her readers have come to expect, she delivers a fun, summer read perfect for the beach or pool. What sets this novel apart from the others is her no- nonsense personal advice peppered throughout the storyline. From paint color recommendations to yummy menu ideas, it feels as if Cook has welcomed the reader right into her home.