Great book! As always Mary Kay Andrews delivers a great story. Although the story line is very predictable and you know what the outcome is going to be it's still an enjoyable read. The characters are well developed and the book is easy to read and follow.

This was my first Mary Kay book and I loved it.
Such a good beach read - such vivid pictures in my mind.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy.
I love beach reads and will add her books to all my TBR lists!

I enjoy Mary Kay's books.
This is enjoyment in a book form!
Escape to the beach, escape in a book. Everything disappeared as I read this book!

I’ve been reading MK since she was Kathy, writing a different genre, over 25 years ago. Used to eagerly anticipate every new book, went to a meet & greet when she was near my home. I’ve aged over that time, as has the author. We’re not in our early 30’s anymore & I'm personally glad of that. So why can’t MK’s story leads age as well?
Not only do I not buy into the attempted age angle that her latest books have been written from, the oooomph has disappeared from them! In this book, for example, the older hotel owner & its vacationers were much more intriguing characters than Letty, the lead. The book (& several before) isn’t BAD, it’s just not the quality previously expected & anticipated.
I hope MK goes back to the well & next time writes characters skewed better towards her comfort zone. This was the first time I’ve ever given her below 4 stars & I did NOT like doing it.

5 huge stars!!! Mary Kay Andrews has once again given us a fantastic novel that should be at the top of everyones 2021 summer reading list!!! The Newcomer is instantly addictive and will have you staying up way past your bedtime because you can’t find a good spot to pause for the night lol! The cast of characters are so darn endearing and oddly relatable—is it weird I want to take my next vacation to Florida and stay at The Murmuring Surf!?!? I always love Mary Kay Andrews’ writing style and how she combines the romance and the mystery/suspense genres together seamlessly! The Newcomer is a 5 star read that I can’t recommend enough!

Mary Kay Andrews is the ultimate summer romance writer, and The Newcomer is no exception to her already amazing repertoire. While I did find this book to deal with a bit more serious topics than her other novels (trigger warning: child witnessing domestic violence), the overall feel of the book is very low-key with both a romance and a mystery that are predictable, yet delightful, to read about. This book is sure to make all the must-read lists of Summer 2021!

I forgot how much I enjoyed Mary Kay Andrews' writing. This galley for her upcoming novel was so much fun to read. Her characters were likeable and the plots were realistic and suspenseful. I'll be buying this book for the library. I highly recommend it. Thanks NetGalley for the advanced copy.

Sadly, this book didn't meet this mark for me. I think MKA books are just not for me. They are usually too long and I just don't find myself connecting to the characters.
There were no twists or surprises and the plot felt dull.
I think others will enjoy this book but it just isn't for me

The Newcomer is another fine Mary Kay Andrews novel, but this one did fall a little short for me. Just a little too pat, maybe? It's a good story, a good beach read, just not quite as engrossing or engaging as I'd like. There are some great side characters in this one - it would definitely make a cute movie. It's just not my favorite by this author. Many thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the e -arc. Solid 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4.

Mary Kay Andrews never disappoints. What a great book. The characters were well developed and the story moved along at a good pace to keep me interested throughout the whole book. Letty certainly had her obstacles to get around but she was doing it to protect her niece at all cost. The book was enjoyable and I would recommend it to a friend. I was disappointed that there were so many spelling and grammatical errors in the book. It didn't take away from the book but did make it a little more difficult to read.

Mysteries and who done it are wrapped together in this engaging novel. A young woman and her niece find friends and support in a small Florida island motel as scarce information about the death of her sister unfold and love finds a way into her guarded heart.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

"The Newcomer" by Mary Kay Andrews was an easy, enjoyable read. The main character, Letty, is on the run with her 4 year old niece after finding her sister dead. She ends up at a motel in Florida, where she ends up trying to figure out how to prove who killed her sister. This book has it all...suspense, mystery, love. I would definitely recommend this one to friends!

Mary Kay Andrews is a favorite beach author and she's done it again in this story about a young girl, Lettie, who finds her sister murdered in her swanky New York Apartment. While Lettie suspects her sister's boyfriend of the crime, she finds she is the primary suspect. In keeping her promise to her sister, she takes her young niece and runs away from New York, seeking refuge in a downtrodden motel. Trying to be inconspicuous doesn't work as Lettie becomes friends with the hotel's owner and takes a position as her front desk manager.
Intrigue builds as Tanya's boyfriend, Evan Winfield, searches for Lettie so he can claim his daughter and pin the murder on Lettie.
This is a great summer beach read. The characters are likable; the plot has just the right amount of intrigue; and, of course there is the touch of humor that Mary Kay Andrews injects into all her stories.
Would highly recommend for all readers of adventure, beach reads with strong female characters.

After she discovers her sister Tanya dead on the floor of her fashionable New York City
townhouse, Letty Carnahan is certain she knows who did it: Tanya’s ex; sleazy real estate
entrepreneur Evan Wingfield. Even in the grip of grief and panic Letty heeds her late sister’s
warnings: “If anything bad happens to me—it’s Evan. Promise me you’ll take Maya and run.
Promise me.” So Letty grabs her sister’s Mercedes and hits the road . . .

Letty is determined to out-run Evan and the law, but run to where? Tanya, a woman with a past shrouded
in secrets, left behind a “go-bag” of cash and a big honking diamond ring—but only one clue: a faded
magazine story about a sleepy mom-and-pop motel n a Florida beach town with the improbable name of
Treasure Island. She sheds her old life and checks into an uncertain future at The Murmuring Surf Motel.

Mary Kay Andrews has fashioned a mystery that will keep readers engaged to the very end. Letty's efforts
to keep her niece safe from her father, and find a way to build a new life for the two of them, will charm
readers, even as they fall in love with the snowbirds that slowly welcome this newcomer. Highly recommended.

The Newcomer is a good beach read. It started off a bit disjointed/slow (as in, I was thinking "how far fetched can this get?). Girl arrives at a motel, with a child that is not hers, running away. & is taken in, given a place to stay & a job? Half way through, plot twist & the book became a "can NOT put this down" book. So as to not give away any of the story (the description given is good enough!), thanks to NetGalley & St Martin's Publishing for the pre-read in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book. It has everything you want in it. A little bit of mystery, a little bit of romance and lovable characters .I thorough enjoyed the story of Letty, Maya, and Tanya! I could picture everyone . It was like watching a movie as you read. I would recommend this enjoyable read to everyone!

Lefty finds her sister dead on the floor of her townhouse She had been told that if anything happened to her it would be by her husbands hands. Lefty takes her niece and runs away. Lots of twists and turns. A good beach read with romance, mystery, and humor

I wasn't super impressed by the writing and the character development, but I stayed for the plot. Consider this one for your next beach read.

*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an e-galley in exchange for an honest review.

I so enjoyed this story, wanted it to last so much longer! Letty discovers her sister’s dead body. Her sister, Tanya, had told her that if anything happened to her, it is probably the fault of her ex, Evan, and she should take her 4 year old daughter, Maya, and run. So Letty does just that. She ends up in Florida at a motel which was featured in a magazine left by her sister. From this point the action ramps up. Letty knows Evan will be after her for Maya. Many secrets kept by Tanya come out but Letty wants Maya to be safe. She meets Joe, the son of the hotel’s owner and there is chemistry between them. I really loved the story!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

All I can say is WOW!!! Mary Kay Andrews knocked it out of the park on "The Newcomer". I totally loved the characters and the plot which made "The Newcomer" very difficult to put down. The plot and characters were outstanding. I cannot recommend this highly enough.

Thank you to Mary Kay Andrews, St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.