Mary Kay Andrew’s is the Queen of summer books. I will be honest that this book took me awhile to get into it. It started very slow but I am glad I stuck with it.

Overall, Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews was an alluring, captivating read that kept me on my toes. Very reminiscent of Elin Hilderbrand novels (specifically, Hotel Nantucket), the author did a beautiful job setting the scene and the background for the story -- this may be THE perfect summer read - whether it's during the summer season or you're missing those summer months in the dead of winter. I loved the pacing of this story -- it kept me on my toes and guessing. Mixing that with a dysfunctional family? I'm sold. I loved the more traditional 'chick-lit' aspects of the book as well. Keeps me thinking about the book long after I've read it.

I’m a HUGE Mary Kay Andrews fan and EVERY book she writes is pure brilliance and The Saint is not different! The fac that I experience many laughs and a little mystery at the same time is always a welcome and good read! Nothing like a little romance and a beach setting book. I also love how she always incorporates a little “Georgia” in every book. Thank you Mary Kay Andrews for always writing books that give love, mystery, romance and a lot of laughs!!

Mary Kay Andrews does no wrong! Obsessed with this one. Perfect end of summer read for me. Five stars.

This was my first book to read by Mary Kay Andrews and it did not disappoint. I loved the summer beach vibes with the element of mystery mixed in. I'm a huge thriller reader so I was intrigued by the murder mystery and the backstory of two friends that had a fallen out. There were a lot of characters to keep up with so I found myself often questioning how each person fit into the story and had to back track at times.

I never guessed the ending so it had a good surprise element to it. I like her writing style and ability to mix a light romance into the mystery.

It’s Mary Kay Andrew’s, how can it be anything other than wonderful? And yet, this just may be her best yet. Definitely an enjoyable read. Would recommend to anyone and everyone.

I like authors that write entertaining books, but they have a formula that works and stick to it. What Elin Hilderbrand does for Nantucket, Mary Kay Andrews does for Florida and the deep South! There will be a lovely beach setting described so well you can picture the waves covering your toes as you walk along the shore. There will be a cast of engaging characters, some good and some very villainous. There will be a little romance but not too much! And there will be a mystery, usually a murder. Summers At The Saint has all of these and more!

The Saint is a resort hotel in a small town on the Georgia Coast. You either work or live at The Saint, or you're a townie, and that's an "Aint"! Traci Eddings is a lifeguard at the Saint, but makes the transition from townie to the Inner Circle when she marries one of the two sons of the owner of The Saint. This story goes back and forth in time, as a two decade old mystery is unraveled. There is plenty of glamour and froth, but the story also has a dark side as it touches on the fentanyl epidemic in our country. There is a lot of intrigue and action that will make this a book you zip through!

I rate it 4.5 stars and rounding up!

And let me add that the narrator of the audiobooks, Kathleen McInerney, manages to perfectly capture the tone and cadence of the story, and also is good at having different voices for different characters. It makes for a great listen.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Such a great summer read! A fab little mystery that is perfect for a beach or porch read!

Thank you to net galley and the publisher for a chance to read and review this book

One of my favorite things about summer is Mary Kay Andrews! Her books are always the perfect beach read and this book is no different. What makes this book great is it's the perfect mixture of a bunch of genres - romance, mystery, comedy, drama, chick lit. This book has a little something for everyone.

Charming, intriguing, suspenseful, romantic full of family drama and second chances. There are interesting twists that get revealed throughout the book. MKA's writing flows beautifully. The characters are wonderfully developed (even the ones you won't like) and add to the depths of this story. I was especially impressed with Traci amd her perseverance given all the obstacles and grief thrown her way. And by the end, the author wraps up all unanswered questions and loose ends.

If you're looking for your next great summer/beach read, look no further!

My thanks to Mary Kay Andrews, St. Marrin's Press and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This title had more of a mystery to it than I anticipated based on the cover.

Traci Eddings is trying to make the best of her husband's family's famous hotel, The St. Cecelia. Her husband, Hoke, died over a year ago and he was the glue that held the family and the hotel together. Traci is left to keep everything going despite her brother-in-law's attempts to cut corners and her father-in-law's not so stellar moral compass as a younger man.

Traci convinces her niece to come work for her and is soon found dead. She and several other staff are devastated and try to find anything to help the police find out what happened. Little by little, clues emerge, Traci finds new companionship and stones are unturned revealing a surprising ending.

Even thought I believed this would be a light summer romance based on the cover, I enjoyed the story including the mystery aspect. The whole setting did seem like the prefect summer getaway.

I was so excited about this book as I've enjoyed several of Mary Kay Andrews books. Unfortunately, this one fell a little flat for me. I loved the setting, but I just didn't feel connected to the characters. It took a long time for me to feel interested in the story line and I just didn't feel invested. Overall it was a fine read, but not my favorite Mary Kay Andrews book. I was expecting more of a beach read story, but it was more complicated than that.

I was very pleasantly surprised by this book! This was my first read from Mary Kay Andrews and I definitely want to read more.

I went into this book thinking it would just be a family drama. Maybe a feel good summer book but it was so much more than that, and it was so good and had me hooked right away!

While there was quite a bit of family drama in this book there was so much mystery. I wasn’t expecting the mystery storyline, but mystery is my favorite so I was excited to dive in.

I really enjoyed the character development throughout the book and the development of the friendships and relationships. I loved how some of the characters came together to figure out who the killer was.

This was a lengthy read but I felt like we got all of the information we needed without any filler. I am definitely interested in reading more from this author.

What's not to love about a MKA summer Romance?!

I loved this beach read, that had mystery, love and everything in between. I thought the story was fun and captivated and I loved all of the characters and their amazing development throughout the story.

Read if you enjoy :
Beach read
Character development
Multiple POVs
Mystery

*Summers at the Saint* is a captivating blend of second-chance romance and mystery, set in a charming historic hotel on Georgia's coast. Mary Kay Andrews delivers a summer read full of heart and intrigue, with Traci Eddings, a determined widow, at the center. As she fights to save the beloved St. Cecelia hotel from financial ruin and her scheming brother-in-law, Traci must also confront long-buried secrets and past betrayals.

With well-crafted characters, a compelling plot, and a perfect mix of humor and suspense, this novel offers a richly satisfying escape. Andrews brings the setting to life, making you feel like you're right there on the coast, uncovering secrets alongside the characters. If you're in the mood for a beach read that goes beyond the usual, *Summers at the Saint* is a must-read.

I'm calling this one at 34%.
There were a lot of things to like about this book so far- most of the characters, the setting, the long ago mystery. But when the "tragic death of one of their own" happened, I had to peace out. I hadn't read the full blurb so I missed that part, so that's on me.
I'll probably come back to this eventually, and maybe in the not so distant future, but for now it's more than I want to deal with. When I do, I'll update my review and share it to retail sites.

The Saint is a high end resort on the Georgia Coast, in a small town where you are either a Saint or an “Ain't”. A gorgeously described locale, I felt like I was right there, driving over the causeway to the hotel. Thanks to St Martin's Press and NetGalley for early access to this read in exchange for my honest opinion. I started this book back in May but I had trouble getting invested in it, feeling like there were too many characters to keep straight. However, I picked it back up while in Hawaii last week, reading it in the pool with this beautiful view, and I got sucked into the unexpected mystery (and murder) at the hotel. Not what I thought it was going to be at all! This is a fun summery read, if a bit long, and I'm glad I went back to it and read it during my final week before school begins. We had two teacher days this week and now have a five day weekend before students come. This book is available everywhere now - don't be nervous about its length and the large cast of characters - they all come together in a great way, making the best of the length!

I love Mary Kay Andrews. I’ve read most of her books. The issue I had with Summers at the Saint is the cover. I thought this would be a light, easy, beach read based on the cover . This book was dark.

I’ve read MKA’s mysteries. Even those had a character or two that provided some lightness. There isn’t anything light about this story.

But, if you know going in that it’s a mystery, it’s actually a good mystery. There are good villains, and justice is served at the end.

Overall, I’m happy I read Summers at the Saint, but still wish the cover was different. Thanks to #netgalley and #stmartinspress for the advanced e-copy of #summersatthesaint . This book published May 7, 2024.

I think it is safe to say that most of us are Ain’t’s! I loved this book, so much. MKA is a master storyteller. The character development is superb! I am so happy to be a fan and I highly recommend this title.

This was one of Mary Kay Andrews best books yet! I’ve read them all, and this one did not disappoint! I loved the character development, the setting, and the element of mystery. Our library purchased it and it’s been a hit!

The Saint is a hi-end family own resort hotel on the coast of Georgia. If you grew up this area, you are either "a Saint" or "an Ain't"
The story rap up two generation spent their summers at the Saint. Traci, was "an Ain't" but now she is the owner of the Saint, is straggle with the financial problem, family issues. Also she is facing the past unsolved mystery. From different characters POV, "Summers at the Saint" bring us an amazing story about family, friendship with twist and turns make you keep reading to the last page.

This is my favorite Andrews book by far. Highly recommend. 5 stars.