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!

I've read a number of books by Mary Kay Andrews and my favorites of her books combine a heartwarming story, with some mystery and a little romance. This book had it all. I loved the resort setting and the summer camp feel. It has twists I didn't see coming and I thought the story played out at a good pace. There were some wonderful friendships that were explored and the ending made a lot of sense with the overall story.

I did have a few issues with some time frames, some of the ages and lengths of time noted didn't seem quite correct, but could be an issue that will be resolved in the final editing and published book.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for the gifted ARC copy provided through NetGalley.

Wow. You have to read this book! It was so different than any other MKA book I have read to date. Prefect book for the summer! Found family, murder, mystery, southern money, white class, romance, this book really does have it all!

What a fantastic summer read! Loved the characters and the storyline. Reads like a Elin Hilderbrand novel with a twist. Thank you to Mary Kay Andrew’s and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Mary Kay Andrews is always my first "summer read" of each year. In May I get ready to read her novels and always love them. Her books are just perfect light, beach reads to kick off the summer.

Positives:
Loved the setting of the iconic hotel the St. Cecelia in Georgia
Loved the cast of characters working at the hotel and their storylines.
Included: Romance, family drama, and a mystery

Negatives:
There was a pretty shocking storyline early on I didn't expect and this one wasn't as light-hearted as I anticipated.
The book was a bit long and pacing was slow at times

Overall another class MKA summer beach read. Can't wait until next year's.