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. 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 copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

There is no complete summer book list without a Mary Kay Andrews book on it. Every summer I look forward to Andrews dropping another book. All her books have just the perfect blend of summer and a suspenseful "whodunnit" plot. Coming in at 400 pages, you can read this in a day or week. IMO, all of MKA books are best read by a body of water but of course you can read anywhere :)

Very typical Mary Kay Andrews’s book. Great southern description and detail; lots of things going on - romance, mystery, humor; not sure who’s good and who’s bad; maybe a few too many characters. She continues to be an awesome author!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

Read if you like:
👙 Vacation Resort
🎭 Family Drama
❤️ Romance sub-plot
🔍 Mystery
🥰 Found family
🕵🏼‍♀️ Amateur detective
💰 Southern money
🔪 Murder

I thought I knew what I was getting into when I picked this book up, but I was wrong in the best of ways. Summers at the Saint is the newest book by Mary Kay Andrews and it was not the light-hearted plot I had anticipated.

The St. Cecilia hotel resides in a small town on the Georgia coast. The Saint is a posh resort that divides the small town into two groups— the “Saints” and the “aint’s”. As you can guess, the locals make up the group of aint’s and the only way they to be invited thru the gates of the 5-star resort is through employment. That is exactly how Traci first stepped foot onto the property 20 years ago as a lifeguard. Fast forward to today, Traci fell in love with the heir to the resort but he tragically died in a plane crash, leaving her the owner of the resort. She tries her best to keep her husband’s legacy alive, but the tension within Eddings family is so thick that you could cut it with a knife. Everything is stacked against Traci as she runs the hotel through encounters of jealousy, deception and murder.

If you are looking for a book to enjoy while you are at the pool or beach, this “whodonit” story is it.

Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the eARC of Summers at the Saint! All opinions in this review are my own.

Mark Kay Andrews is such a comfort author for me! I love the stories she writes and this one was no different! Such a good beach read 🙌

This is the best beach read so far this summer. Mary Kay Andrews has done it again with the murder mystery filled with family drama. The cover tricked me into believing this book was light and frivolous but no it catches your attention and holds it. This on does take a minute to get into the multi pov writing but once you get settled you will be hooked.

Thank you Netgalley for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review (I know I am late on reviewing). I have read quite a few of Mary Kay Andrews' books and I can't seem to get into them. I like them enough but overall; they leave me feeling underwhelmed. I was expecting a light summer read about helping make a cute beachside resort better, but there was a much deeper story line (lying, murder, stealing, etc) that really surprised me. I was not expecting the story to go that way. There were also a lot of different points of view, and it seemed chaotic at times trying to follow along from all different perspectives. I settled on three stars because this is an easy read and still enjoyable, just wasn't my favorite.

The perfect summer beach read. Mary Kay does a fantastic job describing the Saint Cecelia and I could imagine just what it looks like. And even wanted to stay there myself!

Tracy has one summer to turn the hotel around but then tragedy strikes. Traci and the employees she has scraped together for the summer set out to uncover the secrets that The Saint has been hiding for years.

I loved the cast of characters and this book has a little bit of something for everyone. It has the southern beach setting, a love story and a bit of mystery.

What a wonderful story. I'm used to humor and lots of shenanigans in a Mary Kay Andrews book so this was a nice surprise. Although a more serious book, there's a lot of interesting characters to follow with a bit if intrigue and mystery. The relationship that develops between Whelan and Traci is a joy to experience. They both experienced great loss and hardship in their lives, so you cheer them on as they learn to trust each other and open their hearts to love.

Although I received a free ARC ebook from Net galley and the publisher, all thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are honest.

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 St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the e-copy of this book.

I'm not sure what I was expecting with this read other than I was looking for a lighter read and this one looked just based on the title to be fun and summer filled. While this was not completely on point, this book did impress me. The Saint and the families that surround it were one to follow this summer. The family drama with several plot twists throughout did not disappoint. Traci is running the Saint hotel this summer after her husband who co-owned the hotel with his brother, passed away tragically. Traci enlists the help of her niece Parrish for the summer to ensure that the season goes smoothly. When Parrish moves into the staff dorms, all hell breaks loose. Traci finds it difficult to navigate one tragedy after another. With the help of Whelan, Traci finds the answers to her future. This is a great and fast paced read with a summer vibe!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A Southern mystery set at an exclusive resort - a classic story of the haves and the have nots. I must say there were some twists and turns I didn’t see coming - but I wonder how Traci didn’t see them! Not my favorite, but it kept me intrigued.

MKA is one of the best Women’s fiction authors from the south. I look forward to her beach reads each year. In her latest you will cross many genres including mystery, romance and a good ole southern setting. The easy writing style quickly draws you in and as she builds the story it’s hard not to be engrossed. A great summer escape with a twist of murder and mayhem. Throw in a fancy resort and a cast of mismatched characters and you are in for the win. #Netgalley Ty for the ARC All opinions are my own.

Summers at the Saint is a great beach, summer read. The characters are good, and it takes place at a resort off the coast of Georgia. Who doesn't want to enjoy a stay at a resort. This story has mystery and scandals which made for a quick read and page turner. I have read a few of Mary Kay Andrews books and enjoyed them all. This was a great read with a few surprises. Thank you, Net Galley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC. I am leaving my opinion on my own and is my own opinion. #summersatthesaint, #marykayandrews, #netgalley, @stmartinspress, #georgia, #scandels

Mary Kay Andrews' Summers at the Saint was the perfect book to start summer with! Equal parts drama and well-developed characters and plot, Mary Kay Andrews did not disappoint nor stray from her style of creating complicated characters who leave you guessing to the end.

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced copy!

This book had so much more depth than I was expecting. The characters were well developed, the mystery engaging but not too twisty. A great option for a summer read that isn’t a rom com.

Unfortunately this was not my favorite. I have loved Mary Kay Andrews for nearly 20 years but I actually miss her cute-southern-town-romance formula.

Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the eARC of Summers at the Saint! All opinions in this review are my own.

I got to 31% in this summer read, but unfortunately it's not for me. While I did like the setting and was intrigued by the mystery, many of the characters were unlikable (on purpose) and I couldn't spend more time reading about them.

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

The perfect summer time romp! I like to call Mary Kay Andrews' books the trifecta: romance, comedy, and mystery. And Summers At The Saint did not disappoint!