This one has the coolest retro southern vibes that must be read! I loved the characters and the hotel. This book made me feel like I went on vacation. A work of art!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews in exchange for my honest review and opinion. LOVE MK Andrews and was so excited to be approved to read this way before all my friends and family. This book was a bit different that her typical books and I loved it. Lots of suspense in this one which was fun to read! LOVED this and can't wait to read her next release!

This was an interesting combination of romance and a cozy mystery in this beachfront small town that thrives on tourism. The drama of Traci's family was the one thing that kept me reading this book because overall I found the pace to be extremely slow and unnecessarily long.

Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews is a fun and emotional read that mixes family drama, a bit of mystery, and a touch of romance, all set against the backdrop of a charming hotel. The story follows Traci Eddings, a woman who grew up on the wrong side of the tracks but found herself working at the St. Cecelia, a historic hotel known as “the Saint.” After a fateful summer where she marries the boss’s son, Traci becomes the widowed owner of the hotel, now struggling to keep it afloat amidst financial troubles, staff shortages, and the constant threat of her greedy brother-in-law.

What I really enjoyed about this book is how Traci refuses to give up, despite all the challenges she faces. She rallies a quirky team of new summer employees, including the daughter of her estranged best friend, and tries to turn things around for the hotel in just one season. But things take a darker turn when old secrets from a drowning at the hotel resurface, and a tragedy shakes Traci to her core.

The writing in Summers at the Saint has a great mix of lightheartedness and deeper emotions. Mary Kay Andrews adds twists and turns to the plot, keeping you hooked as Traci works to save the hotel while dealing with family drama and discovering new truths. There’s also a slow-burn romance that adds a little sweetness to the story.

Overall, this is a perfect beach read that has just the right balance of heart, humor, and suspense. Traci is a character you root for, and the setting of the St. Cecelia gives the story a nostalgic charm. If you’re looking for a light but meaningful book to get lost in, Summers at the Saint is definitely worth picking up.

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Summers At The Saint by Mary Kay Andrews was a fabulous book. I devoured it in two short days. The nostalgic St. Cecelia is not only special to the community but it means everything to Traci Eddings. Mystery has it all, light hearted humor, a beautiful coastal setting and relatable characters. This is truly a perfect beach read! You will find yourself cheering Traci on throughout this quick book with a great cast of characters.

Thank you St Martin Press for the opportunity to read and review this awesome book. I look forward to many more by Mary Kay Andrews.

This perfect beach read is exactly what I needed! I love going into books mostly blind and I was really surprised with this read. I've read this author previously, but didn't know too much about this particular plot until I dove in! This is a great summer fun kind of read with some mystery and some romance. Well-balanced read!

I absolutely love the turn that author Mary Kay Andrews has made in her recent novels. Each story (Summers at the Saint, The Home Wreckers, and The Newcomer) provides just the right mix of mystery, drama, and romance. This combination grabs your attention and keeps you coming back form more.

While Summers at the Saint was not my favorite Mary Kay Andrews book thus far in my life, it was an overall enjoyable read. The story started off with almost too many characters, and at first I struggled a little bit to see how they were all going to fit together or why they would be important. However, they all did play a large role in this story set in one summer at a resort hotel. I enjoyed the age range and range of perspectives of all of the characters as they really added to the progression of the story, though some language used sort of came out of nowhere, it was a fresh way to write a story I felt.

The major twists happen in the last third of the story. There were parts I felt dragged on a bit too much, so I do think the story could be shorter somehow. I did not see the twists coming nor did I think the story was going where it did, so I did appreciate that.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book has all the feels, but not for my classroom. It’s a great cozy book for anyone who wants a little romance mixed with a little mystery, and a quick escape from adulting! MKA hits it out of the park yet again!

4.5 stars! I loved this one. It was an easy, quick read with a charming setting, a good story, and a fun cast of characters.

Although there were a lot of characters and some of them weren’t very fleshed out and didn’t seem necessary, I still enjoyed the book overall. Even with a murder mystery, it managed to be a mostly lighthearted read that wasn’t too dark.

I think this would be a perfect beach read.

This was a good read, not my favorite, but it kept me reading. I enjoyed the story line, but the pacing wasn't my favorite.

Summers at the Saint is a captivating blend of nostalgia, romance, and self-discovery. The story transports you to a sun-soaked retreat filled with charm and secrets, where the characters' lives intertwine in unexpected ways. The writing is vivid and atmospheric, making the setting feel like a character of its own. Perfect for fans of bittersweet summer tales with rich character development, this book is a heartfelt escape that lingers long after the final page.

I really enjoyed this light summer/beach read. It has a light mystery and romance. Lots of hotel drama. It was the perfect book to read/listen to in the lead up to this snow storm.

Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews is a charming escape into the world of a historic seaside hotel brimming with secrets, romance, and a touch of intrigue. Andrews paints a vivid picture of life at The Saint, where each summer brings new adventures and challenges. The characters are endearing and well-developed, each with their own quirks and backstories that draw you in. The plot weaves together past and present effortlessly, creating a sense of mystery that keeps you hooked. It's a perfect blend of heartwarming moments and suspense, making it a delightful read for anyone looking for a beachy getaway in book form.

Mary Kay Andrews has a way of writing heartwarming stories that are easy for readers to connect to which is something I appreciate in each one of her novels. I think as long as Mary Kay Andrews writes it, I will always read it.

Title: Summers At The Saint
Author: Mary Kay Andrews
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Pub date: 5/7/2024

This is a one of those books I’d consider a quick read. Enjoyable from start to finish. Mary Kay Andrews gives you several mysteries, a murder, plenty of drama and some romance to boot all in one book.

The book is written around the people living, working and surviving the luxury hotel named The Saint on the island of St. Cecelia, Georgia. As the reader you get the picture of the haves and have nots pretty clearly. Traci Eddings, the main character, once was a have not (an “ain’t”) who married into the family who owned the The Saint and now is trying to bring the hotel back to its former glory and be fair to her staff. This will be no easy task since she is still looked at as an outsider by her brother in law who is used to getting what he wants, plenty of scheming and a murder!

Thank you #NetGalley and #StMartinsPress for giving me the opportunity to read this story and find another author that I can add as one of my favorites.

A summery mystery that had me guessing but also had me wondering when it would end. I enjoyed the setting and the wide host of characters but it was missing something to really bring it all together for me. A solid 3 stars I think.

This was somehow my first book of Mary Kay Andrews but it will not be my last! This one starts out slow but you get hooked so fast you can't put it down. Traci is the widowed owner of a high end resort on the Georgia coast which has always been known as The Saint. If you were from the wrong side of town, you were an "Ain't" But traci, an Ain't, married into the family is now is fighting to keep the place up and running.

AMazing beach read--thanks so much for the copy!

Oh! This one starts out slow but don't give in, keep going because you will soon not put it down! Traci is the widowed owner of St. Cecelia, a high-end resort on the coast of Georgia. This has always been known as The Saint and if you were from the wrong part of town you were known as the Ain't's and Traci being a former Ain't marrying into the family she is battling her brother-in-law now trying to keep things running. This is full of intrigue, scandal, and secrets. Great beach read or really anytime you want something great to delve into!

A captivating mix of character and plot driven story full of mystery, romance, and drama. I really enjoyed reading this novel.
Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.