This cover looks all cute and summer read-ish, but ummm wow was this a journey!

This book has it all, and not in a bad way, it all works- or it did for me. You've got family drama, finding love, murder, mystery, coming of age, and family secrets. I enjoyed the different storylines and how they all worked together.

And hello, where can I make my reservation at the Saint!?!?

Thank you for the ARC of this wonderful read from Mary Kay Andrews. It is my first time reading one of her books and it didn’t disappoint! I was thrilled the whole way through and couldn’t believe all the stories within the main story.
Traci Eddings, the CEO of the St. Cecilia, a beloved hotel on the Georgia coast has lost her husband in a plane crash. Prior to him passing away the resort was thriving, now there seems to be unhappy customers and a lot of money missing.
The characters were well thought out and has a good mix of action and drama with a little romance mixed it.
Summers at the Saint is the perfect beach read, it’s quick and keeps your attention throughout the whole book.

Family secrets, small town, and revelations upon revelations with a little romance thrown in, all from Mary Kay Andrews? Sign. Me. Up.
I was absolutely thrilled to get the chance to read this one early, and it did not disappoint. It’s the perfect beach read, and it’s coming in just a few weeks! I was a little thrown at first by all the different points of view we got, but as the story unfolds and each distinct voice is woven together with clues and threads leading up to twist after twist, I couldn’t put this one down. It was masterfully done, with just the right amount of sweetness and friendship and comedy drizzled in among all of the stakes and curveballs, both business and personal. This one had me guessing, and I think I figured it out right when our main characters did, so it was super fun uncovering all of the drama and past information to put together all that happened. Highly recommend picking this one up!

It's not summertime until I've read a MKA book and after her new one, I'm so ready! This was easily one of my favorite books of hers. A ritzy beach resort, a murder, and all kinds of questions, this one had it all! Summers at the Saint caught my attention right from the start and I didn't see all the little twists coming. I felt like I was right there with Traci, Livvy, and Felice trying to figure out all the little pieces and didn't want to stop reading. If you haven't read a book by @marykayandrews yet, this would be a perfect one to start with! Thank you @netgalley and @stmartinspress for my copy! Summers at the Saint hits stores May 7 so make sure to grab your copy

I enjoyed this far more than I ever expected to! This was my first experience reading from this wildly popular author (I know, crazy) and I’m so glad I finally did. Everything about this story was done well, the immersive setting, the character developments, the mystery plot, the romances, and friendships. This is the perfect book to read on a summer vacation. It’s emotional and suspenseful. The ending was twisty and satisfying. I cared for the characters and was invested in the outcome. I liked getting to know the inner workings of the hotel/resort, and what it meant to everyone who was a part of it. The murder-mystery plot had me very intrigued and kept me guessing. I really enjoyed my time with the story and definitely recommend!

I don’t typically read a lot of this genre, but I really enjoyed this book! The pace was fast, there was a lot going on which made the story fly by, and the luxery resort setting was fun.

There were a lot of characters in this story that made the first part of the book seem overwhelming, but I found that I quickly fell into the story and had no problem following along.

I will say I found the “mysteries” to be a bit predictable, and was able to figure it out almost as soon as each were introduced.

Mary Kay Andrews is always a favorite of mine for summer. I especially love her books for setting a summertime tone. Summers at the Saint really makes you pay attention in the beginning, there are a lot of characters and set up. It didn't quite sound like Mary Kay Andrew's voice and I was really feeling concerned that I was not following along until just after the half-way point, then it all started coming together. To be honest, I almost gave up on it. I am glad that I didn't! This book is friendship, a little romance, a little mystery and a lot of entertainment, especially during the second half. Thank you very much to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book for review.

Thank you to Netgalley, St. Martins Press, and Mary Kay Andrews for an advance copy of Summers at the Saint in exchange for an honest review. The more and more I read of Mary Kay Andrews, the more I need to read. Summers at the Saint was another out of the park book by Andrews. I truly have always loved the idea of going somewhere exclusive and lavish for the summers so going to St. Cecelia (The Saint) satisfied that itch. We find ourselves meeting Traci (our MC) as she is attempting to refurbish and bring the life back to the Saint. Throughout this process and the summer, we meet many exceptional characters with different back stories that all add to the picture of what The Saint is becoming. Sprinkle in some crappy family members, murder, and stealing and you get yourself the perfect summer read. This one will be out on May 7th and I cannot recommend it enough for your summer beach reading.

This was an interesting twist on a MKA story. This had a bit of mystery, drama, and romance. I really enjoyed it. The perfect summer read.

Another great read from Mary Kay Andrew’s!! This has all of her usual rich character development. A shocking event happens early on that is surprising but then acts as a thread for the twists in the rest of the book. This book had me wishing the Saint Cecilia resort was a real place I could visit! Definitely recommend this book!

a lot of characters to keep track of and relationships between them
a little romance, drama and mystery
but too long and slow in the middle

I do love MKA and her books but this one really did become a very quick listen for me. I listened to it whenever I have minutes to go. The author paints an exclusive hotel that anyone would like to go to. After years of being in the red this resort owner has to think outside the box and offer extra housing to fill in some of the need positions in the resort. What could go wrong with employees living in dorm style housing? Well a great deal apparently. What follows is a murder and then plots that unfold of employees doing horrible things that hurt the reputation of the resort and it's owner. There were so many heart wrenching backstories but I love that idea that the women conquer in the end . I loved the book and the narrator was great. Thank you #NetGalley for the ARC

Thank you, St. Martin's Press for this advance copy in exchange for my review.

I think this might be Mary Kay's best book yet! What a beautiful cast of complex characters.
Summers at the Saint is heartbreaking all while making you laugh out loud. The murder mystery plot throughout surprised me in the best possible way.
Mary Kay's summers in Georgia are always wonderful but something about the Saint Cecelia is just absolute perfection.

I hate to compare the two beach reads queens but if you're a fan of Elin, or more specifically Hotel Nantucket and you've never read anything by Mary Kay Andrews please let this be your first read. This is 100% the book for you. You'll love it, I promise.

This book was fantastic. Definitely a great summer read. However, I will say some of the scenes were pretty intense; they include a fire and drug use.

Fun summer read with romance and mystery. Mary Kay Andrews pulls you in immediately with this one! Traci is such a great character.

What a great book
Thank you allowing me to read an early release copy
Mary Kay Andrew’s did it again
This story draws you in. I could put this down
it is a mix of. Murder mystery, love, revenge
Loved it.

I loved this book! It was a fun beach read while having a fun murder mystery aspect and not being too boring. Highly recommend!

Mary Kay Andrews' latest novel is a delightful departure from the typical summer romance I expected. Instead, it blends elements of chick lit with suspense and mystery, resulting in a captivating and engaging read. The book artfully weaves together a thrilling mystery with a touch of romance, exploring themes of betrayal and deeply buried secrets.
What sets this book apart is its perfect balance of mystery as the main course with romance as a side dish. True to Mary Kay Andrews’ style, the plot is full of twists and turns, but it's the depth and intricacy of these plot points that kept me hooked until the very end.
While there's much to keep track of in the story, the narrative flows smoothly. The hard-earned HEA is a fitting conclusion, making the journey worth every moment. This book is not just a beach read—it's a perfect read for any time of the year!

Special thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Mary Kay Andrews for the opportunity to read and review this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I love Mary Kay Andrews' writing and this was one of my favorites she's written in a while! From beginning to end, I was just hooked on the characters and their stories. I felt like I was apart of The Saint family. I just love the way MKA develops the characters so you really feel a connection to each and every one of them. They all have such relatability too which I really appreciate. I enjoyed this story a lot and thought there were a lot of good lessons woven into it as well. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 Stars

Summers at the Saint was such a captivating story. I did not want to put it down. This is a murder mystery based at an old fancy resort. Besides the murder and attempted murder, the Saint seemed like it would of been such a fun place to work at for the summer when you were young. There were so many twists and turns that this book kept me at the edge of my seat. This is the perfect summer cozy mystery read.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martins Press for the opportunity to read this book.