Although I enjoyed this book, I did find that on many occasions, the characters made decisions that made me crazy and I though twere illogical.. Overall though, the narration was good and the story was engaging.

Thank you to NetGalley and the pubisher for this ARC in exhcange for an honet review.

Drama, drama, drama! I can always count on Andrews for a great beach read with a side of murder! I love how I can read her novels and just know they are hers. Traci, along with many interesting characters, navigates the resort's history and hidden secrets. The story blends a murder mystery with the challenges of running a fancy resort after a big crisis, keeping you hooked until the end. Even though there are many characters, the story moves along quickly, making it easy to read. I loved Traci's strength and the friendships she forms during tough times. She becomes the soul of the Saint Cecilia, fighting to keep its legacy alive while uncovering the truth behind the mysteries.

"Summers at the Saint" is set in an exclusive resort on the coast of Georgia where a clear class structure is still in place. Those who are guests and members of "The Saint" are referred to collectively as "Saints" and those who work there and live in the nearby blue-collar town are "Aint's."

The resort has been around for decades, and the family that runs it isn't particularly savory, except for Traci Eddings, a young widow who was a local Ain't that married into the family. While she works to restore The Saint to its former glory, she also is a fair and compassionate employer who tries to "do right" by her employees, knowing that they are the lifeblood of the business. Unfortunately, her business partners (her father-in-law and brother-in-law) don't agree. All they're interested in is the bottom line. And right now, The Saint is bleeding money.

As the story unfolds, we're introduced to multiple mysteries, each of which eventually leads to the other. And the closer they get to the answers, the more dangerous it becomes to live or work at The Saint.

Mary Kay Andrews presents a cast of characters that you love to like or like to hate, and each serves their purpose well. The answers slowly reveals themselves as the story unfolds and the pacing is great.

Thank you to Mary Kay Andrews, the publisher, and NetGalley for an advance review copy.

Thank you to NetGalley, MacMillan Audio and Mary Kay Andrews for the opportunity to review Summers at the Saint for an honest review. As with all Mary Kay Andrews books that I have read, I really enjoyed this book. I loved the thriler/mystery aspect of the book, the nostalgic feeling of The Saint and the romance. The characters were engaging and most of them were enjoyable. The audio was spectacular; Kathleen McInerney has such a gift of changing characters that you would think there are many narrators. Such a great story that keeps you engaged through the whole thing. Review also posted to Goodreads.

Oh gosh, where do I start? This book was a ride! It read like a fun vacation read, with dark twists and turns. I loved the character development, and every direction this book took me in. If you are looking for a fun summer mystery, this is it!

Thank you, NetGalley and McMillan audio for the advanced lesson copy of this book!

St. Cecelia is a landmark hotel known as the “Saint.” Tracey was working at the Saint as a teenager when an unfortunate drowning took place. Fast forward and Tracey is now running the Saint after marrying one of the owner’s sons. Now another death has occurred and past and current lies are coming to light. Can Tracey keep the hotel running and solve decades old mysteries, while also protecting those around her?

Mary Kay Andrews does it again. This is an intense story of friendship, love, betrayal and deep family secrets. This will have you sitting on the edge of your seat waiting for the next plot twist.

Kathleen McInerney does a wonderful narration providing multiple voices for all the characters. It was easy to decipher which character was talking and she brought the story to life.

Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews. I went into this book blind and has no idea what I was expecting but this book was so much more than I thought it would be! Mystery, suspense, romance - it had it all! Lots of twists to keep me interested. I loved the narrator! The perfect summer book!

Mary Kay Andrews does it again! I loved this book! A wonderful summer beach read, family drama, and a who-dun-it! This book has it all, along with Kathleen McInerney as its narrator. She does a fantastic job as always with her narration.

I was expecting a fluffy summery book, so I was a bit shocked when I realized there is a murder mystery involved!
I did like how the mystery unravelled and kept me wanting to read to see how it all resolved. I also felt that the ending was satisfying.
I can definitely see a lot of people grabbing this one as a summer book to read by the beach/pool.

Thank you to NetGalley, Mary Kay Andrews, and Macmillan Audio for graciously sending me the audiobook to review. As always, all thoughts are my own.
Sadly, this book was not for me! The setting was lovely, who wouldn't enjoy a beachside resort with all the trimmings? There was so much going on and far too many characters to keep up with!
The story revolves around Traci, the owner of the St. Cecelia Hotel, and her staff navigating a series of challenges during the summer. Right from the start, the hotel is beset by one problem after another. Adding to the intrigue, another death occurs on the premises! Are these events connected? Will Traci succeed in saving the hotel and ensuring its survival?

These summer releases are off to a fantastic start!

I have read a few of Mary-Kay Andrews' books and they are always so enjoyable. This one might just be my favorite so far!

Synopsis:
Everyone refers to the St. Cecelia as “the Saint.” If you grew up coming here, you were “a Saint.” If you came from the wrong side of the river, you were “an Ain’t.” Traci Eddings was one of those outsiders whose family wasn’t rich enough or connected enough to vacation here. But she could work here. One fateful summer she did, and married the boss’s son. Now, she’s the widowed owner of the hotel, determined to see it return to its glory days, even as staff shortages and financial troubles threaten to ruin it. Plus, her greedy and unscrupulous brother-in-law wants to make sure she fails. Enlisting a motley crew of recently hired summer help—including the daughter of her estranged best friend—Traci has one summer season to turn it around. But new information about a long-ago drowning at the hotel threatens to come to light, and the tragic death of one of their own brings Traci to the brink of despair.
Traci Eddings has her back against the pink-painted wall of this beloved institution. And it will take all the wits and guts she has to see wrongs put to right, to see guilty parties put in their place, and maybe even to find a new romance along the way. Told with Mary Kay Andrew’s warmth, humor, knack for twists, and eye for delicious detail about human nature, Summers at the Saint is a beach read with depth and heart.

This book was a roller coaster. It starts out feeling very summer-ey and wholesome, but quickly takes a darker turn when tragedy strikes.

MKA's books always seem to dip into different genres, and this one was no different with themes of mystery, domestic suspense, and a little romance too. She is just such a good story teller and I always get so swept up in the characters. It was a great read! This book is the perfect addition to your summer beach bag. It is a bit longer, so this would be a good one for reading during a summer getaway.

Please note, there is some death and mention of rape so please proceed with caution if these may be sensitive topics for you.

I was not anticipating this book to turn into what it did, but I’m not mad about it. I know that Mary Kay Andrew’s is an author with a lot of experience in her field so that was part of my reasoning for downloading and requesting this book. Summertime is the perfect time for an audiobook and this one kept me interested enough. Would I read it again… probably not, but I’m glad I read it at least once.

This novel will have you cheering for the underdogs! Only the rich are welcome at the Saint hotel, until an ain’t marries into the wealthy family who owns the Saint. Betrayal, deceit, and the past come together to create a wonderfully woven story. Will the Saint’s bottom line be helped by the current summer season or will the bad guys crush the dreams.

Mary Kay Andrews really knows how to set a summer scene. I wish that I could stay at the Saint- the way it was described was beautiful and instantly drew me in. That being said, I unfortunately felt like this novel fell as little flat for me. I felt like it didn't have as much direction as I wished that it would have. It was part mystery, part love story, and part beach read. I felt like it was trying to do too much, which caused it to lose a little bit of its plot. This is possibly a "me problem," and I'm sure most will enjoy this book during the summer. I did enjoy the narration of this book, however. I felt like the narrator really brought the book to life. Overall, it was a like, not a love. No matter, I will still read more from this author in the future.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced listening copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

Murder, country clubs, and a full cast of colorful characters. This book is DEFINITELY not what the cover and description make it seem. So many twists and turns at the Saint as you learn about its history, its employees and the family who owns it. The audio was enjoyable.

It definitely was a summer read, but feel flat for me. Felt like the plot was missing something and it was too long.

Mary Kay Andrews is an easy, seasonal favorite. I love the depth of characters and a solid plot line that is entertaining and fun to read. I thought the location, hotel and the troubles and history made for a fun and interesting place.

The perfect book to read pool side or on the beach!

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC.

Short synopsis: The Saint is an extravagant hotel/resort off the coast of Georgia. Tracy is determined to uphold her deceased husbands legacy, but others have different ideas.

My thoughts: I didn’t know what to expect with this other than I’ve seen amazing reviews from trusted friends and knew I had to pick it up for myself.

This one had a bit of everything! The glitz and glamour of the rich, the hard work and the determination of the less fortunate, family drama, a romance sub-plot, mystery, and murder.

The beach/hotel setting was perfection, and the multiple characters and their backstories added so much to the book. Overall I highly recommend! This would be perfect for you beach or pool bag!

I did a mix of audio and physical reading of this and both were so well done!
Read if you love:
- Poolside resorts
- Mystery
- Romance sub-plot
- Family drama

𝑭𝑰𝑵𝑰𝑺𝑯𝑬𝑫 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑾𝑶𝑾!!! 🤯
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Thank you again @netgalley and @macmillan.audio for this ARC!! This is the first book I’ve read of @marykayandrews and I DID NOT expect that! I was thinking it was going to be a cute beach read, but the mystery aspect and thriller vibes were so good!!
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I really enjoyed the past and present stories, and how everything came together in the end! I had a feeling who it was the whole time, but I was wrong with what happened in the past. 😱 I also felt slightly overwhelmed with all the characters, but each person definitely played a part in explaining the events that had occurred.
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I’ll definitely be reading more books by this author before we meet in November! So excited!!
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Summers at the Saint was released May 7 and takes place at the St. Cecelia, a landmark hotel on the coast of Georgia, where traditions run deep and scandals run even deeper! There’s murder, scandal and romance!

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio for the copies to review!

It has been a minute since I have read an MKA book, and I don’t remember her going this dark, but my goodness I sure did LOVE this book! Audio was a great way to read it also, the narrator really did a fantastic job with this one. The well known Saint hotel needs a turnaround, and the widowed daughter-in-law owner will do anything to help this happen. She hires a sort of hodge podge crew to work over the summer, even building them a dorm to stay in that is affordable while they are there. There were shenanigans, romance, and an unexpected dark turn like I mentioned, that made this novel one that I thoroughly enjoyed and read in one sitting. I was hooked from the beginning and loved how it all wrapped up, I definitely recommend you add this to your summer reading list if you haven’t already!