⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)

𝑴𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:
Mary Kay Andrews does it again with another captivating cozy mystery!

I really enjoyed reading this book, and found myself racing to read each page so I could find out what happened next. The plot was very well developed, and kept the reader on their toes. While I did find the story a bit slow to start, it made sense with the plot seeing as the author was trying to set up the background stories for each cast of character in the book (and there were a lot of them). Normally a cast of characters this large would bother me, especially with each chapter being told through a different POV, however it somehow really worked for ‘Summers at the Saint’.

Another aspect I really appreciated was the size of the chapters. They were all on the shorter side, and I loved that! With each chapter being told through a different characters POV, it was nice that there was a shift quite often in the narration. It held my attention even more!

Probably my favourite part of this entire book though, was the plot itself! There were a couple separate mysteries going on throughout the first half of the book, and eventually they did tie together. To me, this was perfection. When it comes to a mystery/thriller read, I usually hate when I can easily predict what will happen next, and the outcome of the mystery. In the case of ‘Summers at the Saint‘, I really couldn’t predict the outcome, up until the very end. This definitely kept me on my toes while reading, and allowed me to play detective as well (which obviously I love doing while reading a mystery🕵🏼‍♀️).

I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who wants a good cozy mystery beach read this spring and summer.

𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒇 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑳𝒊𝒌𝒆:
- 🔍 A cozy mystery
- 🏖️ Beach read & summer vibes
- 👯‍♀️ A large cast of characters

𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈: 2021 Tidal Bay - Avondale Sky Winery🥂

Mary Kay Andrews has done it again. This is a great summer read about the drama and mystery that surrounds The Saint Hotel. I really loved the characters and the plot.

Have you ever read a book and you really thought you knew where it was going only to be so shocked at where it actually went but in the best possible way? Summers at The Saint fits this description to a tee. Widow Traci Eddings runs the posh hotel The St. Cecelia. If you’re in the know either through local proximity or have the good fortune to have been a guest you’ll know it as The Saint. If you happen to be wealthy enough to stay here then they’ll probably call you a Saint. Don’t worry it’s a compliment (mostly) and if not you’re- you guessed it an Ain’t! Traci definitely knows full well what it is to be an Ain’t. One summer fate however would change all of this for her. In true Mary Kay Andrews fashion there were twists and turns but it was the depth of those twists and turns that kept me glued to this story right until the very end. Decades long unsolved mysteries and deceptions are met with present day traumas and intrigue. A mix of interesting and vibrant characters with varying motives and allegiances keep the story flowing seamlessly. If you’re looking for iconic scenery, rich characters, fast paced intrigue and a genuine modern take on the who done it story look no further this is the book for you. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this pre release copy.

This book takes place in a ritzy beach resort and is full of quirky and fun characters. At first I thought this would be more of a rom com, but it turns out it's a murder mystery and I'm here for it! Once character is investigating a death that happened many years ago at the resort while another happens in present day. Were they just unfortunate deaths or were they murders? A fast and fun vacation read.

Mary Kay Andrew's always puts some sort of twist in her books and this did not disappoint. If you're looking for a book that has family drama, mystery and overcoming the odds then look no further! A great read that kept me on my toes and wanting more!

This book will make you wish you could visit the Saint. It has a slow developing romance, family drama, betrayal and murder all rolled up into this truly enjoyable book. The ending was a surprise for me. This is a book you could enjoy on a lazy afternoon.This is 4 1/2 stars for me. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

Summers at the Saint is Mary Kay Andrew’s latest book and I will admit to starting it twice because I was almost ready to give up at 31%. But I started it over and then I could not put it down. I’m so glad I gave it a 2nd chance since I really enjoyed it. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release in exchange for my honest review. To be published May 2024.

a fun beach read. it has some romance, as well as mystery. traci is recovering from her husbands unexpected death, all while running a resort. whelan is trying to piece together the mystery behind his brothers death. livvy is looking into solving a murder while simultaneously looking into suspicious activity around the property. when the book introduces each character in their own chapter, i expect we would get insight into each persons perspective throughout the book. i think the book could have stood to have a little more of kj and garrett’s point of view behind the scenes.
thank you netgalley and at. martins publishing group for this arc.

Mary Kay Andrews does it again. I've read several of her novels now and have yet to be disappointed. This story is an absolute page turner and surprised me more than once when I thought I'd figured it out. Summers at The Saint is an excellent novel with multiple mysteries to solve, and a little romance along the way.

Big thank you to Net Galley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read Summers at the Saint! I loved this book. Traci and Shannon were best friends and they were the "aints" that worked at the Saint Resort which is where all the "saints" or wealthy went too. The last summer they worked there a young boy drowned and the two girls were no longer friends. Traci was dating a Saint - Howe Redding and kept her job while Shannon was fired. Flash forward over 20 years later and Traci is in charge of the Saint and has hired Shannon's daughter Olivia. She's gotten her niece Parrish to forgo her summer in Europe and built a dorm for her employees. After everyone moves into the new dorm as the season begins and with it brings a whole lot more then anyone bargained for.

Absolutely loved this book! I read it in one sitting! Thus has become a one click author for me! Thanks to the publisher

I always love reading Mary Kay Andrews books. They are easy to get through, keep you guessing and always take place at the cutest beach towns. This one did not disappoint and would make a great addition to a beach trip!

I love a good MKA book and Summer at the Saint did not disappoint. She is always so witty and tongue in cheek, her books are thoroughly enjoyable. And just when you think you can predict what will happen, she gets you with a good old-fashioned twist. Her books always make me laugh and remind me why I love reading. I hope there is a sequel because I don’t feel like my vacation at The Saint is over yet.

I really enjoyed this new novel by Andrews. It wasn't her usual book. It has murder, theft, serious topics and a tiny bit of romance all in one. I highly. Thanks for the advanced copy NetGalley. #NetGalley #SummersatheSaint

Thank you Netgalley for a copy of this for my honest review.
Release date: May 7, 2024

When I first started this book I was convinced this was going to be 4+ book but as I continued to progress through the story it became a solid 3 star for me.

I love a good mystery book and I do think that this mystery was solid and the ending completed the story and did not ruin it (as some endings can). I also loooove stories based around hotels - especially fancy hotels. It was fun to read about the Saint, it's history, the workers and the way the hotel was perceived. I would love to own a hotel like this but I digress lmao.

While I enjoyed the premise of this book there were some things that made me drop it to a 3 star. I did not like how the chapters were not consistent. We got random chapters of characters and then never got another chapter by them, that was confusing to me and felt like they were thrown in there just to keep the story moving. Also, there was something about the romance that just felt... lackluster? Forced? Not real? I'm not sure!

I did love the dynamics that our FMC Traci had with her niece, her (ex) best friend's daughter and her chef. That was very heartwarming.

Overall, I think this will be a fun summer beach read. It's quick, entertaining, and a perfect book to read on a lazy river. I would read another book by Mary Kay Andrews!

Summers at the Saint was a fabulous read that had me turning page after page to finish. The storyline had me intrigued the entire time. All of the pieces come together with a twist you didn’t see coming. Romance and some suspense all in one, making it a great read for a larger audience.

i loved this book. this was my first
MKA book and i wasn't quite sure what to expect, but it was a solid, fun mystery with loveable characters and a perfect setting. it was a little longer than i was expecting, but in a way that had me looking forward to picking it back up instead of dreading it. will be telling everyone to add this to their summer beach reads!

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin Press for this free digital copy for my honest review of this story.

Mary Kay Andrews novels are always fabulous but this one is the best of all the best. This book offers a wonderful historic vacation destination on the shores of Georgia. It is packed with intrigue, family drama, murder and as always romance. The characters in this story were so well developed and likable that you really didn’t have anyone to hate, well maybe one, and the twists in characters were well done.

The story is a very plot driven page turner that will keep you up at night trying to see what’s gonna happen next (or until your Kindle falls out of your hands). There was one point when I thought I had the ending figured out but my theory didn’t make sense so the twist in this plot line was interesting and fun. The romantic relationships were good without being syrupy-sweet.

This is a five-star read and will make a great discussion novel for BOOKCLUBs.

Name of Book: Summers at the Saint
Author: Mary Kay Andrews
Genre: Women’s Fiction
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Pub Date: May 7, 2024
My Rating: 3 Stars
Pages: 448

St. Cecelia, a landmark hotel on the coast of Georgia, and refers to “the Saint.”

The first time Traci Eddings saw ’The Saint’ she was a little girl with her grandfather in his fishing boat. She exclaimed “Look Pops – It’s a fairy Castle”. He answered. ‘No honey just the saint-no fairies but there are a lot of rich people.
When she was fifteen she and her friend Shannon got a summer job working at the Saint’s ice cream parlor. Although excited to be working there they quickly got educated that the help did not socialize with the hotel guests.

Several years later Traci's life makes a big turn when she marries Hoke whose family owns the saint. When her husband dies in a helicopter crash Traci has the struggling hotel to manage.

Awww this story started out great. I liked Traci and I do like mysteries however there is a lot going on, in this story as well as a lot of characters.
But it wasn’t the enjoyable read I was expecting. Doesn’t mean it wasn’t good, I know many readers love this story.
I went into this knowing very little about it and picked it because i loved both " The Santa Suit" and " Bright Lights, Big Christmas" (Recent Christmas stories). I suppose I was expecting more of a mystery with a sweet romance. However this was not a cozy mystery.

This was my thirteenth Mary Kay Andrews novel. I especially love and enjoyed her Cozy Mysteries you will find she is listed on the cozy site and if the story isn’t a mystery the site indicates (not a mystery). So when the nasty language appeared I thought ~ “Wait a minute are there two authors named Mary Kay Andrews?”
Must admit I didn’t love all the stories I read. True most earned 5 or 4+ Stars but a few were meh.
– Hmmm perhaps there really are two Mary Kay Andrews!
I do love and prefer Mary Kay the Cozy Romance/Mystery writer.

I haven’t given up on her and hoping for an upcoming ‘Cozy

Want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this early eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for May 7. 2024.

I adore this author and I think this is her best book yet! But I say that every time I read her newest book! I don’t want to talk a out what the book is about, the publisher’s blurb is there for all to read. The author touches on many aspects of human nature. There is a dynamic and powerful family involved, the Reddings family. There is mystery. I loved the characters, several of whom were strong females. The romance aspect was great with Traci, who is a widow finally looking forward to a new romance. Loved it!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.