When her husband Hoke passes away, Traci Eddings inherits the St. Cecilia resort. She feels as though she’s been thrown into the deep end and is struggling to survive. It doesn’t take long before she realizes that she’s inherited more than the resort; she’s inherited the family drama, too. As readers learn more about Hoke’s family-run business, they discover that there’s more than meets the eye at this fictional island resort on the Georgian coast. Can Traci right the wrongs of the past and carve a new history for ‘the saint’?

Allow MKA to set the scene and introduce the characters before she dives into the mystery, history and secrets in this luxury resort. She’ll take you back to Traci’s past when she did lifeguarding for the ‘saints’ and then immerse you in the present-day running of the resort. It’s a wonderful armchair travel on a dark, dreary winter’s day. I was immediately sucked in by the summery atmosphere and compelling mystery, rich in tradition and scandals.

This is a great mystery with a touch of romance and one that highlights betrayal and long-buried secrets. I can always count on MKA’s ability to write a heartfelt story, giving us a realistic view of human nature. For me, this one had the perfect balance; a main course mystery with a side dish of romance. I really look forward to my biannual MKA literary treat.

I was gifted this copy by St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

Wow, what a cute and captivating story "Summers at the Saint" turned out to be! I'm all in for suspenseful tales, and this one had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish.

I will always read a Mary Kay Andrews book and although this one was good it didn’t hit for me the way others have in the past. I felt it was too long with too many stories going on. They all connected in the end so it worked but I did not feel the pull to keep reading until the last 20%.

Summers at the Saint is the perfect summer escape, filled with mystery, romance, and that special Southern charm only Mary Kay Andrews can deliver. Set against the stunning coastal backdrop of the St. Cecelia, a grand old hotel known as "the Saint", this novel introduces us to Traci Eddings, a former “Ain’t” who once only dreamed of staying at the Saint. Now a widow, she’s fighting to restore the hotel to its former glory. But family drama, financial woes, and secrets from the past keep getting in her way.

the way this took me almost 2 months to read… a bad sign right off the bat! i usually enjoy mka’s books for a light summer read that i don’t take too seriously. however, this is definitely my least favorite of hers so far. i enjoyed the ending and the twist, but boy did it take a long time to get there. not sure i would recommend this one based on quite literally everything else about it!

This definitely held my interest! I didn’t read the synopsis before so I didn’t know what to expect but I liked the mystery aspect. It felt like a fun summer beach read to me even though there was some murder involved. More language than I would have preferred.

First let me say I loved this book and it should be made into a movie! I thought it started a little slow but wow did it knock it out of the park! Without any spoilers it had so many twists and turns. I read way past my bedtime because I just couldn't put it down! This has to be the best book I've read this year!

I really enjoyed this book! A great summer read that in my opinion was well paced. A lot of really enjoyable concepts throughout. Not necessarily super memorable, but I remember really enjoying it while reading it! The characters were very like able and I enjoyed the setting. It definitely made me want to travel to the beach! I would recommend to a friend, especially if they were going on vacation or to the beach

Another hit for MKA! Summers at the Saint is an entertaining read and perfect for a summertime murder mystery. The queen of beach reads scores again!

Summer isn't summer without an MKA novel. I have been lucky enough to have reviewed her books every release for quite a long time and am never disappointed. Wonderful characters and a great storyline in an atmospheric beach read is a signature writing style that I look forward to with every release. Summers at the Saint hits the right spot, just as predicted. A strong female lead, a mystery, and a wrong to set right, the only downside is reading it too quickly.

I received an advanced copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Mary Kay Andrews is a legendary author for a reason!!! Who doesn't love an MKA Book?? A perfect romance and feel good book. Netgalley continues to grant my request for MKA books and for that, I am so grateful! Thank you Netgalley!
I hope both OG and new readers to Nora Roberts pick this book up! It's a great one.

I enjoyed this book by Andrews. A fun summer read, with a lot of deep story lines to keep you engaged.

Light and beachy read. I can count on Mary Kay Andrews to keep me entertained.

Traci becomes the woman in charge of the infamous Saint Hotel in Georgia after marrying the owners son. She’s working on restoring this landmark when tragedy strikes. Told from multiple POVs we get a story of who done it, investigating.

The ending wasn’t terribly surprising but that’s not what makes a story. It’s the filler, the character development and how the story made you feel. Mary Kay Andrews stories typically seem to be a bit far fetched and dramatic but still lovely reads.

This book was seriously so good!! Whenever Mary Kay Andrews has a new book out, I so look forward to reading it! She is absolutely one of my top favorite authors.

I love that her books have a little bit of everything in them. I especially loved the cozy mystery vibes in this book and the southern setting. I felt like I was there at the luxury resort with the characters. My only problem with this book was there were too many character POVs , so it was hard to keep track of everyone. But other than that, I absolutely loved the book. It is a page turner for sure. If you’re looking for a cozy book to read during the summer, I highly recommend this one!

I really just pove everything Mary Kay Andrews writes. Her books are summer to me. They are a warm and breezy and bright. Loved this.

Summer at the Saint is a twisting tale of a local institution that serves as a playground for the wealthy, the Saint Cecilia. With the owner of the hotel, Traci Eddings, the reader experiences of tumultuous summer of intrigue, death, crime, and revisiting old wounds.

While some of the events of this book are fascinating, the book really doesn't seem to know what it wants to be. As you start out, it's to see how two old friends can recover from a long-ago feud. But, then it turns into a mystery where an old crime needs to be solved. Add to that: current crimes being committed in secret, a jumble of young summer workers thrown together in a newly-built dorm, and even a murder. Really, I think only one or two of these plot points would suffice.

The reason that all of these things can happen is that the reader is reminded of all the stories at each turn--and near the end, you get to reread the exciting points again and again as the characters tell each other the story. This gets redundant and doesn't seem to benefit the reader, only annoy. It was a decent story, but it's not something that you can really put into a solid category, which may inhibit or disappoint some readers who pick it up.

With SUMMERS AT THE SAINT, Mary Kay Andrews introduces us to Tracy Eddings, a girl from the wrong side of the tracks who has always loved The Saint but could only hope to work there, not stay. When an unexpected twist finds her married into the family and running the resort on her own after her husband’s death. On her quest to restore The Saint to its former glory she enlists the aid of an unexpected group of employees to help bring it back. A startling tragic death brings to light secrets, new and old, that threaten the future of Tracy and The Saint.
Andrews continues to write novels that have memorable characters and storylines that will keep you glued to the pages. Find a place to settle down and check in to The Saint.
Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of the novel. All opinions are my own and freely given.

This is not a summer rom-com even though that it what I would have guessed based on the cover. This is a "murder-mystery" with some us vs them dynamics. Add in a mad ex-best friend, a dormitory of young new staffers and money problems... it is a perfect setting for a mess!

Love Mary Kay Andrews books and this one did not disappoint. While not a rom-com it is a wonderful and light read. With plenty of drama and twists!

Ms. Andrew’s has been an auto-buy author for years. I always love reading her books, especially during the summer months. The details always allow me to perfectly picture the story she is telling.

The Saint is a fun read filled with love, friendship, and mystery. The characters are well developed and the story line is captivating. Overall, you can’t go wrong with MKA.