I have been a fan of Mary Kay Andrew's and her beach reads for about a decade.I looked forward to this latest book. However, when I began reading I felt the storyline leaned more toward a crime story than a romance beach read. I began to have reservations, thinking I may not like this book as well as I had others......then.....I got hooked and I mean hooked big time. I could not stop reading. All MKA fans will LOVE the newcomer.
Characters: A fugitive with a 4 year old adorable neice, a female FBI agent, a kind maternal motel owner, a handsome detective and various motel " seasonals" ( who add some interesting and funny side stories) and of course the bad guys.
I also liked the Florida motel location and found all the info on motel life interesting.
Thanks to the author, NreGalley and St Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and review this book.The book release date is May 4, 2021

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

As summer approaches, it's time for the new Mary Kay Andrews book.

I loved this book. It's set mostly in Treasure Island, which I live near, so I found that charming, but the overall story of a woman saving her niece and on the run from her and her sister's ex-boyfriend was engaging and entertaining. I loved the brisk pace and the can do spirit of the main character.

I fell in love with the secondary plotline of the motel, and I think all readers will find the romance aspect fantastic. There's also a bit of a treasure hunt, befitting the setting.

Another solid read from Andrews.

This is a great book! Very creative and very different. The story starts right away there are hills and valleys regarding the pace. Seriously, very, very clever!

Mary Kay Andrews has another amazing book coming out!! The Newcomers still has some of her signature romance between characters, but it is definitely more of a mystery than previous books I’ve read of hers! I loved the characters, especially the sweet little girl named Maya in the book, and I absolutely LOVED all the characters and personalities of the inn guests!

MK Andrews is never going from the beach and this one made me crave Florida and the ocean and tiny little pink inn more than ever!

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One of my favorite qualities about Mary Kay Andrews' books is the way she makes you feel like you know all the characters. True to form, by the time I finished this one, they were like familiar friends. Additionally, I loved the setting of The Newcomer, which made me want to immediately buy a charming motel in Florida. (I restrained myself.) My only criticism is that the last 10 percent of the book really took a while to conclude, when I feel like there could have been a much tighter ending.

The Newcomer
The Newcomer was a mystery mixed with some chilling thirllers and romance. I was hooked from the first chapter til the very last. Letty found her Sister dead and had to flee with her 4yr old Niece in tow. They landed in a small beach town and decided to settle there. Until trouble found her, a very tense and exciting read.

Another enjoyable Mary Kay Andrews book! Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC review. This book was a nice mix of Florida beach life, suspense, and a splash of romance. The main character Letty is on the run with her niece Maya when she ends up finding shelter at a Florida motel full of "snowbirds". The truth of the situation is slowly revealed as the pages basically turned themselves.

I’ve heard the name Mary Kay Andrews on many occasions but this is the first time I’ve actually read anything by her. I’m kicking myself for waiting this long!! The Newcomer is such a great read! I loved the characters, the drama and the ending! I was hooked the first page and couldn’t put it down until I was done. I will be buying another Mary Kay Andrews book right now!

Thank you #Netgalley for the advanced copy!

This is my first Mary Kay Andrews read and I can't wait to get my hands on more! This book follows Letty and Maya as they travel to Florida after a horrific event occurs in New York. The book unveils the life of Tanya, Letty's sister and the crime and abuse she experienced. Letty rescues Maya, a 4yo, the daughter of Tanya and tries to protect her from additional harm. While escaping to Florida, she moves into a small beach front motel and becomes friends with the owner and her family. I loved following the progression and connections Letty uncovers during her time at the motel. Many twists and turns, leaving you to want more!

Another fun read from MKA. Letty is on the run at the Murmuring Surf Motel in Treasure Island, FLA. Definitely fun to read, as are all her books. Sit on the beach, or by the pool, or anywhere and enjoy. I received this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

When she finds her sisters dead body Lettie takes her 4 year old niece and runs to Florida where she begins to uncover the secrets her sister had been harboring. To clear her own name as a murder suspect she must try to unravel the truth with the help with the local motel owner and her cop son.

This book had such promise but it just landed short for me - it felt slow and kind of drug out. I really enjoyed the characters though - I just wanted more plot development.

Loved! This book had me hooked from the beginning. When Letty finds her sister dead in her NYC apartment, she knows it was her ex who did it. Letty promised her sister she would take her daughter Maya and run away if anything happened to her. Now on the run, Letty ends up in a family-run motel in Florida hoping to find the truth.

The Newcomer by Mary Kay Andrews will be a great summer beach read.  I enjoyed all the characters and the motel setting very much.  I could picture myself living in one of the cottages for the winter months.  The characters all contribute to moving the story forward with their sincerety and amusing interactions. Throw in a little mystery and romance and you have another winner.  Overall a very enjoyable and entertaining read. Thank you Netgalley and St. Martins Publishing for the opportunity to read another fantastic book.

Love the storyline, drama and how it unfolds. Not her typical beach read, but it was full of a page turning thrill.
Told from current and past perspectives - gives the readers a quick glimpse of what’s to come.
When Letty’s finds her sister, Tanya, brutally killed in her lavished apartment, she grabs the necessities and her niece Maya. They are on the run- for anywhere away from Tanya’s overbearing ex- Evan. Evan will do anything to get to Letty and get Maya back.
Letty settles in a quaint town, Treasure Island, FL to find she loves being a part of the snowbird community. She has a job, some stability and a roof over her head at the motel she works.
How long can she keep this up until Evan finds her? Or until Tanya’s past catches up to them both?

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC of The Newcomer By Mary Kay Andrews.

While the story dragged on a bit longer than it needed to, I enjoyed this book quite a lot. The descriptions of the motel and the beach were especially vivid and appreciated in this chilly January. I liked the characters and adored their nicknames (Maya Papaya, Tanya Lasagna and Letty Spaghetti --- could they be any cuter??). While the story was a bit predictable, it was well told and there were a couple things that kept me guessing. Mary Kay Andrews is a very talented author and this doesn't disappoint.

I really tried to enjoy this novel of a woman trying to solve her sisters murder. It seemed too off the wall and the characters were too unrealistic Seemed a bit of a fantasy to me

I thought this was an easy read, and a book that the reader was easily drawn into. As a reader you will fall in love with the characters and the lives they are leading. This book is romance novel, with the mystery thrown into the mix to keep you on your toes. You will be constantly trying to figure out who the bad guy (or girl) is.

I received an early copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Sadly, this one didn’t hit the mark for me. I thought it was entirely too long and drawn out. I enjoyed the plot, although very predictable, and the characters were easy to love, but I thought the whole book was so basic. I chose 3 stars for the lovable characters, quick chapters and overall easy read, but I wouldn’t recommend.

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I loved The Newcomer. Mary Kay Andrews newest book is a lovely trip to the beach with a little romance
and suspense thrown in to the mix. There's also a nod to her previous books that MKA fans will recognize.
I read this book in one sitting because I could not put it down.