I loved this novel! This was such a great summer story! The book has romance, mystery, family drama…everything and more than I was looking for!

This story centers around the exclusive St. Cecilia resort, a large pink luxury hotel on a private island surrounded by expensive homes and a lush golf course. Traci Eddings is the owner of the hotel and she assembles a new crew for the summer which is a mush-mash of all sorts of people she thinks will do well at “The Saint”. There is a fairly typical discrepancy between the residents of the island, “the saints” and the people who work there “ the aint’s”.

I loved that this book had two mysteries, one old and one new that were at play. There was also a great dynamic between the new staff members and current staff. I enjoyed the family drama, as well. This was really a great story. I listened to the audiobook, which was very well narrated.

My first audiobook and first book from Mary Kay Andrews. I went into this book not knowing anything about it. I was surprised in the best way possible. There’s romance, mystery, and crime. It kept me engaged trying to figure out what happened at The Saint. And the ending was not what I was expecting! The only thing is that there are a lot of character for my liking. Overall it was a great read!

I enjoyed this far more than I ever expected to! This was my first experience reading from this wildly popular author (I know, crazy) and I’m so glad I finally did. Everything about this story was done well, the immersive setting, the character developments, the mystery plot, the romances, and friendships. This is the perfect book to read on a summer vacation. It’s emotional and suspenseful. The ending was twisty and satisfying. I cared for the characters and was invested in the outcome. I liked getting to know the inner workings of the hotel/resort, and what it meant to everyone who was a part of it. The murder-mystery plot had me very intrigued and kept me guessing. I really enjoyed my time with the story and definitely recommend! I liked the narrator and thought they were a great fit for the voice of the story.

I did not expect to love this book as much as I did! I read the synopsis and thought I was settling in for a good dysfunctional family story with a scenic summer vibe, a hotel with a history coming back into the limelight and something light to enjoy and read while in between my usual psychological thrillers. I was not expecting this book to be a full on murder solving mystery itself!

I really enjoyed the storyline and characters in this book, Protagonist Traci is a widow trying to keep the family resort "The Saint" afloat. But, debt is adding up and it is getting harder to attract people to work at The Sain and other hotels are poaching her staff for more money. Traci comes up with an idea to attract new staff by providing free housing accommodations. We meet and get to know her new hires and they become part of the story.

Her past also becomes a part of the story. Traci was once a lifeguard at the resort when she was a teen. It is there she met her husband, whose family owned the resort. Throw into the mix, an ex-best friend with a lot of anger issues, an alcoholic raging brother-in-law and a man showing up to try and solve the mystery behind a young boy drowning at The Saint over 20 years ago.

If you are in the mood for a lighter mystery novel with great character development, I recommend this one! It's a solid 4.5 stars from me. The only thing I was not sold on was the lack of sadness when a character passed on and how quickly people moved on from it. Other than this, loved the book.

I had the opportunity to listen to this on audiobook and the narration was fantastic.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the advanced listeners copy to listen and review.

Thank you to Netgalley, Macmillan Audio, and Mary Kay Andrews for an advance copy of Summers at the Saint in exchange for an honest review. The more and more I read of Mary Kay Andrews, the more I need to read. Summers at the Saint was another out of the park book by Andrews. I truly have always loved the idea of going somewhere exclusive and lavish for the summers so going to St. Cecelia (The Saint) satisfied that itch. We find ourselves meeting Traci (our MC) as she is attempting to refurbish and bring the life back to the Saint. Throughout this process and the summer, we meet many exceptional characters with different back stories that all add to the picture of what The Saint is becoming. Sprinkle in some crappy family members, murder, and stealing and you get yourself the perfect summer read. I was absolutely thrilled to see that Kathleen McInernley was the narrator as she does such an excellent job. McInernley really sucked me in while reading and didnt let me go until the end. This one will be out on May 7th and I cannot recommend it enough for your summer beach reading.

At first I was nervous with there being so many different characters in this book and I was worried I wouldn't be able to keep up with each one. But let me tell you, once the story got going I was hooked! Each person has a unique story of their own and eventually they interweave with one another at the Saint. I absolutely loved Traci's character! She stayed true to herself and to the Saint! She was such a good person that unfortunately had many bad things happen to her. But she kept going and striving for the best, not only for herself but for her hotel. This book was a great one and will make an excellent book club read! There is so much to talk about in this story and will make for great conversations! I highly recommend this book!

Thank you, Macmillan Audio for this advance copy in exchange for my review.

I think this might be Mary Kay's best book yet! What a beautiful cast of complex characters.
Summers at the Saint is heartbreaking all while making you laugh out loud. The murder mystery plot throughout surprised me in the best possible way.
Mary Kay's summers in Georgia are always wonderful but something about the Saint Cecelia is just absolute perfection.

I hate to compare the two beach reads queens but if you're a fan of Elin, or more specifically Hotel Nantucket and you've never read anything by Mary Kay Andrews please let this be your first read, this is 100% the book for you. You'll love it, I promise.

🎧📖 note: Kathleen McInerney did an exceptional job bringing this large cast of characters to life.

I do love MKA and her books but this one really did become a very quick listen for me. I listened to it whenever I have minutes to go. The author paints an exclusive hotel that anyone would like to go to. After years of being in the red this resort owner has to think outside the box and offer extra housing to fill in some of the need positions in the resort. What could go wrong with employees living in dorm style housing? Well a great deal apparently. What follows is a murder and then plots that unfold of employees doing horrible things that hurt the reputation of the resort and it's owner. There were so many heart wrenching backstories but I love that idea that the women conquer in the end . I loved the book and the narrator was great. Thank you #NetGalley for the ARC

I love books with complicated families and friends. This book did not disappoint. I found the characters unique and so well-written. I am excited to go on my own beach vacation at a place like the Saint!

Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews was a fun beach read with a suspenseful murder. I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Kathleen McInerney. She was excellent. I look forward to listening to other books that she's narrated.

The beginning has multiple points of view that tee up quickly. Hang in there because it becomes easy to track who everyone is, especially with Ms. McInerney’s narration.

This book has a lot of heart, and I felt connected to each character. Even with the murder, this was a light read, perfect for a beach vacation.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an ARC.

This is the second audiobook I have listened to by Mary Kay Andrews and OMG i just love her writing. This book was narrated by Kathleen McInerney and I could listen to her all day. She kept me entertained through this whole book. I was so excited when I saw May Kay Andrews had a new book. I'm the person that decides to read a book by its cover. So when I saw the cover and the author I knew it was going to be good. What I didn't know was what this book was about. Why read a synopsis when you know it's going to be good?! Well I got a surprise with this one. I thought it was going to be a cute summer story. NOPE!!!This was a mystery thriller story. I had the BEST time listening to this book. I didn't want to stop listening. There was a few twist I did see coming and knew who it was but didn't know how she was going to execute it. This book has some romance in it. The characters were really well written. I absolutely loved the main character Tracy. I would still say this would be a good beach read! I can't recommend this book enough. Please grab a coffee or drink of choice and ENJOY this book!!


Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for allowing me to listen to this ARC for my honest opinion.

Summers at the Saint is the perfect book for summer! Mary Kay Andrews tells a story of friendship, family secrets, mysterious twists, and summers that will never be forgotten. Summers at the Saint takes place at a seaside hotel/resort along the Georgia coast and follows childhood friends Traci and Shannon through life's ups and downs and all the turns along the way.

Kathleen McInerney did a wonderful job with the narration as she voiced several characters. Her voice is easy to listen to and she is a lovely storyteller.

The only reason I gave this 4 stars instead 5 was that I was a little lost at first with all the backstories of the characters, but once I was able to start connecting them I couldn't put the book down.

Thank you NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for providing me with an ARC of this audiobook in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion.

I like that Mary Kay Andrews books are usually a bit juicy, romantic, and mysterious. The combo of a romance book and a mystery, keeps me entertained! I definitely felt this was a good book for summer.

I went into this book completely blind, without reading even the blurb on the cover. I (unfairly) judged this book by its cover and assumed it would be a lighthearted, fun, summer "beach" read. Little did I know that it was an intense mystery surrounding murder, arson, and a generations-old cover-up at a five-star resort. That resort is the most "beach read" thing about it.

I enjoyed Andrews' storytelling, bits of humor, and extraordinary ability to throw you for a loop. I thought, many times, that I knew what was going to happen but I kept being wrong. That's a great thing!

Either you're a Saint, or an "Ain't". This story is a soap opera lover's dream - secrets, betrayal, and an ever evolving story at a 5 star resort near Atlanta called "The Saint".

Going in, I thought this was going to be a feel good story about struggling, hardworking people who make their way to the Saint in an effort to change their lives - and that they did, but with a ton of drama. I really enjoyed the story continually adding layers of information and shock factor events.

A few times, it was a little slow. But I definitely enjoyer the latter half of the story. Lots of gripping turmoil. Overall, I really liked the mystery part of it!

I love Mary Kay Andrews' writing and this was one of my favorites she's written in a while! From beginning to end, I was just hooked on the characters and their stories. I felt like I was apart of The Saint family. I just love the way MKA develops the characters so you really feel a connection to each and every one of them. They all have such relatability too which I really appreciate. I enjoyed this story a lot and thought there were a lot of good lessons woven into it as well. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Wow, this was a wild ride. There are a lot of characters and connections and it is fast paced so you definitely want to pay attention. I love the descriptive writing, the setting, the mystery, and all the secrets! There are a couple of twists and turns that had me shocked. This book checks all the boxes, as it also includes romance, suspense, humor, tragedy - it has it all! I binged the audiobook, and was hooked from the beginning. The narration by Kathleen McInerny is amazing, I loved her various voices for the characters, and there were several, but she made it easy to keep track of. I highly recommend. Thank you so much NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for the ALC!!

4.5 Stars

Summers at the Saint was such a captivating story. I did not want to stop listening to it. The narrator was amazing. This is a murder mystery based at an old fancy resort. Besides the murder and attempted murder, the Saint seemed like it would of been such a fun place to work at for the summer when you were young. There were so many twists and turns that this book kept me at the edge of my seat. This is the perfect summer cozy mystery read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to listen to this audio book.

Only Mary Kay Andrews can write a book that includes a murder but can still be described as a feel-good read.

Summers at The Saint is the perfect beach read! I enjoyed every second of it. It was a quick-paced, super engaging and overall fun story. It was the perfect mix of mystery, suspense, drama, and romance.

If you've read and enjoyed any of Mary Kay Andrews' other books, then you definitely need to get this one on your TBR. And if you haven't yet delved into Andrews' collection of novels, then this one is a great place to start.

The audio narration was excellent making this an excellent and easy listen. This is one of my top reads of the year so far - chick-lit at it's best!

Thank you NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC audio of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I received a complimentary copy of this book Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you to the author publisher, author and Net Galley.

I loved Summers at the Saint. I would love to spend my summers there. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and felt like they were people I knew. My heart broke for many of them throughout the story. Andrews kept me guessing. I thought I had it figured out but I didn't. An enjoyable beach/summer read.