Author Description

“Lizzy makes you want to be a better person….she is a breath of fresh air. A unique pure-hearted soul who moves to the beat of her own drum….if only there were more Lizzys in the world!” — Carlie Slattery, Under the Stairs Editorial Studio Love, friendship, and fresh starts—Lizzy McKenzie is back! In Lizzy No Middle Name, the second book in Susie MacIntyre Hirt’s heartwarming series, Lizzy is finding her footing after the frightening gun incident at her small Montessori school in New York City. Life feels quieter now, but also lonelier without her best friend, Harvey. As Harvey studies in Gettysburg for a semester exchange, Lizzy learns to fill the gaps with new hobbies, new friendships, and plenty of heartfelt letters and weekend visits. Between knitting, cooking, mentoring students, and navigating long-distance love, she discovers that life’s sweetest chapters often come after change. When an unexpected accident tests their bond, Lizzy and Harvey learn that love and community are stronger than any setback. With family wedding plans on the horizon and Mum as meddlesome as ever, Lizzy must find the balance between independence and belonging. If you enjoyed Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano, Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes, or The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, you’ll love Lizzy’s world—brimming with humor, heart, and hope.