Summers at the Saint has everything! It's full of drama, scandals and murder! The Saint is luxury hotel that only the privileged in town get to enjoy while the other side of town doesn't. It makes people envious of each other and desperate to get in. Traci was not one of the fortunate "it" people and always wanted visit. Finally she gets her chance when she gets a job working at the hotel but everything is not what it seems. The summer is full of drama, greed and scandals. This was a quick and thrilling ride!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this eARC!

My mom has been a long time fan of Mary Kay Andrews and got me hooked on them when I was in high school so I have been reading her for years. To me summertime means a new Mary Kay Andrews book to enjoy and I put off reading this for a bit until I couldn't hold out any longer. Summers at the Saint was the perfect mix of mystery and humor with a touch of romance. Andrews' descriptions of the Saint and the characterizations of everyone there made me feel like I had been there and I was truly sad to leave them when the book was over. I highly recommend picking this one up, whether you're a long time Mary Kay Andrews or this would be your first. 10 stars!

I love Mary Kay Andrews!! I’ve enjoyed this book so much. MKA writing is pleasant and love the twist and suspense in this book. She kept me hooked! This is the perfect book the read at the beach or during the summer

Summers at the Saint
By: Mary Kay Andrews
St. Martin's Press
Romance, Women's Fiction
Pub Date: May 07, 2024

As a Georgia resident, I love a good book set in my home state. Although Summers at the Saint is set on the Georgia coast, it is so much more than a beach read. The hotel known as the St. Cecelia is itself a character in this lavishly plotted story because of its history and atmosphere.

Andrews knows how to write a story that draws you in, and she does it this time with a big cast of characters and a rich, intriguing plot. Main character Traci Eddings is the hotel owner who has her hands full trying to bring the hotel back to glory amidst scandal and mystery. Just settle in and prepare to be intrigued and entertained in the style that is uniquely Mary Kay Andrews.

Thank you to Net Galley and St. Martin's Press for a gifted advance reader's copy. My review is my own.

Summer begins with MKA and Summers at the Saint is classic Mary Kay. Extra bonus that this books has a mystery and a murder that need to be solved. A cast of characters that was full of unique people that you loved or loved to hate!

Thank you Netgalley and St Martin’s Press for the chance to read and review this book.

Grab your beach chair and favourite summer beverage. True to Mary Kay Andrew’s style of captivating and descriptive writing, Summers at the Saint doesn’t disappoint. It’s a little slow to get started but it’s well worth the time invested. The development of the characters plays an important role how the story twists and plays out. It turns out, Summers at the Saint is a bit of a ‘who dunnit’ mystery.
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4.5 stars rounded up

Holy crap. I'm not sure what I was expecting but this book threw me through for so many loops. I loved it. Absolutely loved it. Lemme tell ya, the cover has you thinking it's gonna be a fun summer thriller. Wrong. This book kept me guessing the whole time and I LOVED it. I will be telling everyone I know to read this book.

Mary Kay Andrews is always my first read of the summer, but I couldn't wait to start this one. MKA is the master of interweaving storylines together and making you fall in love with the characters in her books. The murder element kept me guessing until the very end, although I did figure out Charlie was connected earlier in the book. 5 stars!

I think I like Mary Kay Andrew’s summer books way better than her holiday ones! i was hesitant to read this one after being disappointed by Bright Lighta Big Christmas, but I really enjoyed it! Some parts were predictable but I still wanted to read and it kept my engaged.

This was such a fantastic summer read! It has the best elements of a beach read while also having a substantial-enough plot to keep me interested and mentally engaged. Normally I struggle with books that have many characters because I start to get them confused, but that did not happen here. The only disappointments I had seemed to center around Whelan. To me, he was not overly likable, and it just decreased more and more as the book went on (for example, pushing Traci to have sex and then getting angry and leaving the screened in porch when she refuses). I also HATED the joke about Traci firing Whelan for sexual harassment, right before they finally have sex. Besides these issues centering around his character, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to many of my friends. Thank you, NetGalley, for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Summers at the Saint was everything! It had so much more depth than I was expecting. It is certainly not just a feel-good book; it has mystery, intrigue, murder, romance, comedy, etc. Mary Kay Andrews proves that though she is prolific, she has not run out of ideas nor is she predictable. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. I continue to be a huge fan!

Thank you to NetGalley & St. Martin's Press, for the opportunity to read Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews in exchange for my honest review.

Traci Eddings inherited the St. Cecilia resort (known as The Saint by locals) after her husband Hoke passed away in a freak accident. Traci is left with a resort that is just coming out of huge renovations, she’s working with her horrible in-laws, but she makes it work. Then covid strikes and things slow down. The Saint’s in trouble. They just aren’t making the money they used, their long-time, loyal employees are leaving to take jobs and new resorts along the coast. Traci comes up with a plan to bring in a few new employees and provide housing for them as the only way on or off the resort is on a causeway and housing in town is super expensive.

Traci hires a new chef with a few secrets, a waitress from another resort who is treated poorly and happens to be the daughter of her BFF whom Traci hasn’t spoken to in 20+ years, Traci’s favorite waiter at the Saint, and her niece. Traci’s horrible brother-in-law tells her to hire a long-time member of the Saint's son whose dad is punishing him for getting kicked out of college. These five employees move into the brand new employee housing and things are okay. For a very short time.

I honestly wasn’t sure where this story was going. There are a lot of characters, and we learn about their background but honestly, some of it really doesn’t affect the outcome of the story and felt unnecessary. That said, after a slow start, by about a ¼ of the way in I was hooked. I had some inklings of where the story was going but there was one twist I thought of but tossed out and it turned out to be true. Usually, I get annoyed if I can piece the mystery together before the end, but honestly, it didn’t bother me here because I enjoyed reading how Andrews put it all together. I was hoping to learn more about some of the characters that Andrews spent so much time introducing at the beginning of the story, but it is what it is.

It’s put this in the maybe beach read, or beach read for someone who enjoys a little more mystery than romance although the book includes both. Some interesting characters, and a few questions that I’d love to dig deeper into, but I was glad I stayed with it.

The ending is wrapped in a pretty bow if you like that type of thing. Truths come out that people went very far to keep hidden. I would recommend to anyone looking for a light mystery with a side of romance with the warning that it takes a little bit to get into.

Who doesn’t love Mary Kay Andrews? Her writing style is so easily digestible and always fun and easy. Summers at the Saint is no different- maybe my favorite MKA book yet. I read this while sitting on the beach & I felt all the feels! Such a cute, easy summer read. We also get to enjoy dual POVs (a fav of mine) & I loved the characters. When I think summer, I think Mary Kay Andrews. Currently working on reading all of her books!

Thank you NetGalley & St. Martin’s Press for the ARC copy of this book.

This was fun and captivating! The plot was very compelling and there were twists and turns I didn’t see coming. The story-telling and character development were excellent and it certainly kept me intrigued. I would absolutely recommend for a fun, and engaging read.

Mary Kay Andrews is a magnificent writer. This is a wonderful story with a plot that will leave readers intrigued. The story is told from multiple points of view. The main character is Traci Eddings who is the owner of the Saint hotel. The story looks at the Eddings family dynamics and how it impacts the running of the hotel. There is a mixture of fun drama, and a little mixture between the pages. Sit back and enjoy this page turning story that has a happy ending.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. This was cute and captivating and the perfect summer read. I love a little suspense thrown into my beach reads.

I look forward to the new Mary Kay Andrews book every spring and this one did not disappoint. Nothing says SUMMER like Mary Kay Andrews.

Another win for MKA. Her books just are like a day of sunshine and happiness. I love that there is always more to the story but yet it is a joy to read. I admired Traci's grit and determination even when she felt that no one had her back. I also loved to read about the inner workings of a luxury hotel. There is never a miss for me for a Mary Kay Andrews book and this is no exception. I am ready for the next book! Thank you to Netgally for the ARK of this book. I love getting to read them before publication day!

I always enjoy this author, but this book tops all of them for me. Along with being the perfect summer getaway (at least in my mind) with all the details of the big hotel and its workers and guests, it had a mystery within it as well that kept me guessing. I really felt like I connected with the characters and was rooting for the main character to keep the hotel running successfully and find the culprit of all the obstacles that were standing in her way.
If you enjoy alternating points of view, fun vacay vibes, and a good mystery, this is the book for you!

****Publishing May 7, 2024*****

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ As a child, Traci had admired from afar the fancy resort St. Cecelia which is known as the Saint, where the rich stay! She knew she didn’t belong. Traci had a history with the resort. From being an ain’t and working at the Saint as a teenager to becoming a Saint by marrying the owner’s son, Hoke.

At age 40, after losing her husband in a plane crash, Traci is left trying to revamp the Saint after many disasters and then the pandemic left them in financial hardships. The final straw was key employees leaving for jobs at other resorts.

Trouble is brewing after the summer party, when someone is found dead. Also, someone from their past tries to question past tragedies, which causes controversy. Does Traci have what it takes to bring the Saint back to life? What will she discover in the process?

Mary Kay Andrews, “Queen of the Beach Reads”, does what she always does best by writing a fun and entertaining read, while incorporating a mystery! I love how Mary Kay Andrews added in the element of connecting the past to the present! From the characters to the story, this book will have you turning the pages as the story unfolds and secrets are unveiled. It will make you gasp, not expecting it! A perfect book to take on vacation!

Thanks to St. Martin's Press, I was provided an ARC of Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. #Netgalley #SummersattheSaint