Such a sweet and wholesome story! I love the characters and each of their backstories. Mary Kay Andrews is such a treat and knows how to make a character seem so sweet and realistic. It's like reading a book about your friends and someone you know personally. She writes the best romances and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next!

Mary Kay Andrews is an auto-buy author for me and this book does not disappointment. Well written, funny and engaging!

Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews is a delightful, character-driven tale set in a charming yet troubled Georgia coastal town. The story follows Traci Eddings, the widowed owner of the St. Cecelia (affectionately called "the Saint"), a beloved hotel with a deep connection to the community—and more than its share of secrets. Struggling to keep the hotel afloat amidst financial woes and family drama, Traci is determined to restore the hotel to its former glory, all while managing a staff that includes the estranged daughter of her best friend and dealing with a new mystery surrounding a tragic, decades-old drowning.

Andrews infuses the novel with her signature blend of wit, warmth, and southern charm, making Summers at the Saint an engaging read full of quirky characters, unexpected twists, and a touch of romance. As Traci battles external and internal obstacles, including a scheming brother-in-law, the story also explores themes of loyalty, family, and the price of success. The setting is lush and atmospheric, perfect for a beach read with both heart and depth. Fans of Andrews’ work will love this nostalgic yet fresh addition to her repertoire.

This book centers around the St. Cecilia Hotel- a landmark along the Georgia coast where the rich spend their summers. This book felt a bit like a beach read with a cozy mystery and a ton of HEAVY themes. Unfortunately, there was too much going on, a bunch of characters to keep straight, and it was a little long. Three stars! Thank you to @netgalley and the publisher for a copy of Summers at the Saint.

📱 SUMMERS AT THE SAINT by Mary Kay Andrews
Genre: contemporary fiction
2 stars

💭: this was so promising and i was into it at the start but i feel like the writing took a nose dive and made it absolutely brutal to get through. If i don’t feel that a book is well-written im immediately out on it. It was also far too long and i ended up skimming the last 60% ish.

Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews is a summer themed read. While it looks like a fun summer read, the topics are much heavier than your typical book of that genre. Overall, it was an interesting mystery. I loved the unique setting and history of the location. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

Another great Mary Kay Andrew’s book! Traci Eddings runs the St Cecilia in a town where, if you’re wealth enough to stay, you’re a Saint, and if you work there, you’re an Ain’t. One summer changes it all for her. This book is full of the mystery and twists and turns that I love from Mary Kay Andrew’s within an amazing story.

First time reading this author and I am pleasantly surprised. Not what I expected from a beach read. Definitely a page turner.
This one did not disappoint. It had everything a reader wants…..romance, secrets, murders and interesting characters!

When her husband Hoke passes away, Traci Eddings inherits the St. Cecilia resort. She feels as though she’s been thrown into the deep end and is struggling to survive. It doesn’t take long before she realizes that she’s inherited more than the resort; she’s inherited the family drama, too. As readers learn more about Hoke’s family-run business, they discover that there’s more than meets the eye at this fictional island resort on the Georgian coast. Can Traci right the wrongs of the past and carve a new history for ‘the saint’?

Allow MKA to set the scene and introduce the characters before she dives into the mystery, history and secrets in this luxury resort. She’ll take you back to Traci’s past when she did lifeguarding for the ‘saints’ and then immerse you in the present-day running of the resort. It’s a wonderful armchair travel on a dark, dreary winter’s day. I was immediately sucked in by the summery atmosphere and compelling mystery, rich in tradition and scandals.

This is a great mystery with a touch of romance and one that highlights betrayal and long-buried secrets. I can always count on MKA’s ability to write a heartfelt story, giving us a realistic view of human nature. For me, this one had the perfect balance; a main course mystery with a side dish of romance. I really look forward to my biannual MKA literary treat.

I was gifted this copy by St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

Wow, what a cute and captivating story "Summers at the Saint" turned out to be! I'm all in for suspenseful tales, and this one had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish.

I will always read a Mary Kay Andrews book and although this one was good it didn’t hit for me the way others have in the past. I felt it was too long with too many stories going on. They all connected in the end so it worked but I did not feel the pull to keep reading until the last 20%.

Summers at the Saint is the perfect summer escape, filled with mystery, romance, and that special Southern charm only Mary Kay Andrews can deliver. Set against the stunning coastal backdrop of the St. Cecelia, a grand old hotel known as "the Saint", this novel introduces us to Traci Eddings, a former “Ain’t” who once only dreamed of staying at the Saint. Now a widow, she’s fighting to restore the hotel to its former glory. But family drama, financial woes, and secrets from the past keep getting in her way.

the way this took me almost 2 months to read… a bad sign right off the bat! i usually enjoy mka’s books for a light summer read that i don’t take too seriously. however, this is definitely my least favorite of hers so far. i enjoyed the ending and the twist, but boy did it take a long time to get there. not sure i would recommend this one based on quite literally everything else about it!

This definitely held my interest! I didn’t read the synopsis before so I didn’t know what to expect but I liked the mystery aspect. It felt like a fun summer beach read to me even though there was some murder involved. More language than I would have preferred.

First let me say I loved this book and it should be made into a movie! I thought it started a little slow but wow did it knock it out of the park! Without any spoilers it had so many twists and turns. I read way past my bedtime because I just couldn't put it down! This has to be the best book I've read this year!

I really enjoyed this book! A great summer read that in my opinion was well paced. A lot of really enjoyable concepts throughout. Not necessarily super memorable, but I remember really enjoying it while reading it! The characters were very like able and I enjoyed the setting. It definitely made me want to travel to the beach! I would recommend to a friend, especially if they were going on vacation or to the beach

Another hit for MKA! Summers at the Saint is an entertaining read and perfect for a summertime murder mystery. The queen of beach reads scores again!

Summer isn't summer without an MKA novel. I have been lucky enough to have reviewed her books every release for quite a long time and am never disappointed. Wonderful characters and a great storyline in an atmospheric beach read is a signature writing style that I look forward to with every release. Summers at the Saint hits the right spot, just as predicted. A strong female lead, a mystery, and a wrong to set right, the only downside is reading it too quickly.

I received an advanced copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Mary Kay Andrews is a legendary author for a reason!!! Who doesn't love an MKA Book?? A perfect romance and feel good book. Netgalley continues to grant my request for MKA books and for that, I am so grateful! Thank you Netgalley!
I hope both OG and new readers to Nora Roberts pick this book up! It's a great one.

I enjoyed this book by Andrews. A fun summer read, with a lot of deep story lines to keep you engaged.