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.

Summers at the Saint

𝗠𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4⭐️
SUMMERS AT THE SAINT
🤍𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗲: mystery/chick lit
📖 448 pages
𝗘𝗺𝗼𝗷𝗶𝘀: 🏖️🍹😮💕🛩️💰📘🚔💊🔥

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:
◽️ mysteries with a dash of romance
◽️ found family
◽️ swanky hotels
◽️ multiple POV

🩵𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲🩵

Thank you @stmartinspress @netgalley for the #gifted copy!

SUMMERS AT THE SAINT was an engaging & entertaining read, with a touch of romance woven throughout. It was my first time reading this author, but it won’t be my last! The story is told through multiple POV, which added to the intrigue, especially as two mysteries unfolded simultaneously.

The atmospheric Georgia hotel setting was vividly described, making it easy to immerse yourself in the story. The cast of characters was diverse, each with their own motives, which kept me guessing until the end. While I managed to predict some twists, others genuinely surprised me—particularly a pivotal event halfway through that I didn’t see coming.

I can easily see this being adapted into a captivating TV series, as it has all the elements fans of THE PERFECT COUPLE would love. If you enjoy mysteries filled with a plethora of characters, unexpected turns, & just the right amount of suspense & romance, this is a book you’ll definitely want to pick up!

𝗣𝗹𝗼𝘁: The St. Cecelia, a historic hotel on Georgia’s coast, has long been a place where tradition & scandal collide. Traci Eddings, once an outsider, married into the family that owned the hotel & now runs it as a widow. Facing financial struggles, staff shortages, & sabotage from her brother-in-law, Traci has one summer to save the Saint. With the help of a quirky team, including her estranged best friend’s daughter, she fights to restore the hotel’s former glory. Along the way, buried secrets, a past tragedy, & a chance for new love test her strength & resolve.

Summers at the Saint is a captivating novel set in the historic St. Cecelia hotel, affectionately known as "The Saint," on the Georgia coast. The story follows Traci Eddings, a widow who inherits the once-grand hotel after her husband's untimely death. Facing financial struggles, family drama, and mysterious events, Traci is determined to restore The Saint to its former glory. With the help of a diverse group of summer staff, including the daughter of her estranged best friend, she uncovers long-buried secrets and confronts challenges that test her resilience and courage.

Mary Kay Andrews blends elements of romance, mystery, and personal growth, creating a rich narrative filled with warmth, humor, and unexpected twists. The novel's vivid descriptions and well-developed characters make it an engaging and heartfelt read.

This book is recommended for readers who enjoy stories about second chances, family dynamics, and the restoration of historic places. Readers who appreciate a blend of romance and mystery set against a charming coastal backdrop will find Summers at the Saint particularly appealing.

I really enjoyed Summers at the Saint. It was the perfect mid summer read, a mix of romance and mystery. I thought I knew where the plot was going, but was wrong and pleasantly surprised with the twists and turns.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for a review.

I adore Mary Kay Andrew’s and look forward to her new releases every summer. Summers at the Saint follows the Mary Kay plot of mystery, a little romance and usually a redemption story.
Summers at the Saint brings us to the St. Cecelia, a hotel on the coast of Georgia. Here we meet our main character Traci Eddings, she not only works at the hotel but is the owner as well. She longs to bring the hotel back to its glory exactly how it was during her teenage years. She is chasing demons and old mysteries to turn the luck around at the St. Cecelia. There are twists and turns and a dash of humor that keep the pages turning.
A wonderful plot, with likeable characters. A perfect beach read.