Another fantastic book by Mary Kay Andrews. This book was so enjoyable I read it in one sitting. You get to learn about a handful of characters and a little background on each of them. There's a little bit of romance, a mystery, a lot of friendships and even a twist that caught me off guard. If you're thinking about this book I say get it. You will love it.

Thank you NetGalley for my ARC. I absolutely love Mary Kay Andrews books and this one didn’t disappoint. I loved how this book had a little bit of everything- love, murder and mystery. As usual, this will be a perfect beach read for the upcoming summer!

Summers at the Saint but Mary Kay Andrews This novel was a very pleasant surprise. It reminded me of the earlier works of Ms. Andrews like Savannah Blues. The writing was sharp and fluid. The characters were very realistic and always left you feeling like you knew them. Loved the location and setting. . I would love to see this location and characters (with the addition of a few new people) in a cozy mystery series. Any chance? As always I look forward to Mary Kay Andrews next book. Thank you NetGalley and especially Erica Martirano and St.. Martins Publishing.

This was 3.5-4 stars for me.

I love all things written by Mary Kay Andrews. She creates these scenarios that seem so realistic and adds so much tension and obstacles characters have to overcome. Summers at the Saint is no different as the reader gets to experience multiple character POVs. Although overwhelming at points and many moving pieces that keeps the plot moving, this was still an enticing story.

I enjoyed getting to see the past and present events of the Saint and what secrets each character had hidden, but I also think there was information overload.

I still enjoyed this and thank Netgalley for an early copy for my honest review!

Traci has always loved the beautiful pink St Cecelia Hotel. When she married into the family that owns the hotel she imagined running the hotel with her husband and living happily ever after. Now she is managing the hotel alone after a tragic plane crash took her husband's life. This book starts at the beginning of the summer and Traci is trying to find enough people to fully staff the hotel. She manages to hire a motely crew and set them up in a staff dormitory on property. Soon a new tragedy strikes the family and things are not as they seem at this beautiful summer resort. This is a great summer beachy read if you like a mystery thrown in as well.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for a copy of this book for review.

Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews is set against the beautiful backdrop of the St. Cecelia, a charming coastal hotel, known for being rich in tradition and scandals. Traci Eddings battles staff shortages, financial woes, and a scheming brother in law while trying to restore the hotel to its former glory. But unexpected revelations and a tragic incident threaten to unravel everything.
Mary Kay Andrews writes an amazing story of resilience and redemption with her signature humor and intricate plot twists. After having read all of this authors published work, Summers at the Saint has proven to be my absolute favorite! Brimming with mystery, suspense, and intrigue, you won’t want to put this one down. This book is a beach read that goes beyond, offering depth and a story that you won’t soon forget!

4.5 ⭐️ I think this is one of my favorite Mary Kay Andrew’s books that I have read. I was expecting a fluffy summer romance. Instead, it was a chick lit book with suspense and mystery. It wasn’t a thriller but definitely had me thinking and caring about the characters and what was happening to them throughout the book. Thanks Net Galley for an advance copy for my honest review.

One of the best books I’ve read from Mary Kay Andrews! I’ve always loved the way she weaves in the mystery in her books but this one blew it out of the water!

Another great read by Mary Kay Andrews. I enjoyed the setting of the beach resort. She does such a great job at immersing the reader. The characters were well developed and easy to keep track, even despite the large list of characters. There was a lot of family drama which always makes for a good storyline. I also enjoyed the mystery portion of the story. Even though this isn't your typical fast paced suspenseful thriller, I was still very much intrigued and glued to the pages. I found myself thinking about the characters of this book multiple times throughout the day when I didn't have time to sit down and read the book. The characters are unforgettable. I highly recommend this one set to release May 7 it will make the perfect beach read!

Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

3.5 rounded up
Great setting and characters, including the awful, unlikable ones. There is a lot going on but it was easy to follow. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. I was excited to read this, as I'm a fan of Mary Kay Andrews. She can usually be counted on for a good story with quirky characters and a healthy dose of humor. Summers at the Saint was a disappointment for me. It dragged quite a bit, especially the first half. I felt no real connection to the characters or the plot and was really just wanting it to end.

Summers at the Saint is a combination of reads: beach, love, secrets and mystery along with terrific characters that will keep you reading! A story of Saints and Aint’s at the family run Florida St. Cecilia resort.

The saga starts with Traci, the widowed daughter-in-law and owner, trying to overcome financial & employment challenges at the St. Cecilia in preparation of the summer season. From this the story quickly takes off.

Characters have well developed back stories and each brings theirs into a fast paced storyline. In 2002, Traci & Shannon are teenage Aint’s working at the Saint along with the owners totally opposite sons, Saint's Ric & Hoke.

Present day employees, Charlie, Parrish, Olivia, KJ, Felice and Garrett and outsider Whelan add to the intrigue, suspense drama and fun.

Mary Kay Andrews never lets her readers down and this is her BEST yet! Preorder this now!
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the complimentary eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
Pub 7 May, 2024

“Summers at the Saint” is a fantastic thriller full of real-life feelings, and romance. Although this takes place in a beach town, it is not your normal “beachy” read.
As a child Tracy and her best friend Shannon always wished they could be part of the in crowd at the St. Cecelia, but unfortunately, they did not come from money. They found a way to feel like they belonged when they became lifeguards. Shannon was blamed for a tragedy at the pool and then the management went ahead and let her go. Shannon felt wronged and took it out on Tracy by ending their friendship. Fast forward to Tracy meeting her husband who just happens to be part owner of the resort. After Tracy’s husband passed away unexpectedly, she becomes the CEO of the resort. So many incidents, mystery, greed, and tragedy in this story make it an unforgettable read.
I loved this book; it was a page turner, and you will not be able to put it down until the very last page. A big thank you to NetGalley and Mary Kay Andrews for this ARC.

I had a love/hate relationship with this book. I hated that it was a fun beach read. Too much murder mystery for that. I loved once I got pasted that it wasn't a fun beach read, that story kept your engrossed that you wanted to know how everything tied together

Thank you to St. Martin Press and Netgalley for the ARC

Thank you for allowing me to read this early copy and give my honest review. I honestly loved this story. It’s full of family secrets, mystery and even a little romance. It will capture you from the very beginning and keep your attention to the very end and you will want toe story not to end. I highly recommend this great book.

Let me start by being transparent: I am a Mary Kay Andrews fan. Her books got me back into reading a few years ago. I love her light hearted, fun summer reads. They are always an automatic pre-order for me. The first book I read for the summer break.

Summers at the Saint pulled me in immediately. I loved the characters. The multiple perspectives always adds so much for me. I am ready to book a vacation for my family at the Saint. It sounds perfect!

The mystery aspect of MKA books are always light, but have a great twist. This one was no different.

Thank you to Mark Kay Andrews, NetGalley, and St Martin’s Press for the ARC. It was a delight to read and a pleasure to write a review. I know this book is going to do so well this spring and summer!

You always know what you're getting with a Mary Kay Andrews book, and that's a good thing! A well-written family story that captures your interest with fascinating characters and wonderful place descriptions. These books are my "comfort food," and Summers at the Saint does not disappoint!

Traci Eddings came from "the wrong side of the tracks," but her life changed forever when she met and fell in love with an heir to the St. Cecelia resort. After his tragic and untimely death, Traci is left to run the hotel on her own, with lots of pitfalls and struggles along the way.

As always, Mary Kay Andrews does a spectacular job of bringing her setting to life--I wish the Saint was a real place that I could go to! Her characters are well-rounded and believable, and there's plenty of action to hold your interest. Another stellar effort!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I just finished reading a Netgalley ARC of Summers At The Saint by Mary Kay Andrews, one of my favorite authors! Summers At The Saint is a very suspenseful, enjoyable summer mystery full of romantic escapades, with family betrayals and long buried secrets of a child's drowning, a secret birth years ago, and an undetermined accident or homicidal death. I was able to escape these cold winter days reading about a summer resort known as "The Saint" being restored by Traci Eddings, the owner. What amazing characters, beautiful settings, and great storyline Mary Kay Andrews produces in her new book, Summers At The Saint which is being released on May 7, 2024!

Traci and her best friend Shannon grew up as townies in the shadow of The Saint Cecelia, an exclusive beach resort located on the shores of coastal south Georgia. A tragic accident led to the demise of their friendship. Twenty years later, Traci is now CEO of The Saint, mourning the death of her husband, and struggling to keep the resort afloat in the post-pandemic world.
Filled with a cast of young staffers from various backgrounds mixed with a heavy dose of family drama, the story unfolds in a beautifully described setting. The Saint is based on generations of tradition, and has seen its share of scandal. This story is part mystery, part romance, and ALL about the drama. When everyone is looking out for their own interests, it's hard to know who to trust. "Summers at The Saint" is deliciously binge-worthy and will be in everyone's beach bag this summer.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this breezy, summer book. I have read other books by this author, but this was my favorite.