Half murder mystery, half family drama, this was the first book I've read by the author and she didn't disappoint. I originally picked up Summers at the Saint for a beach read and, while the island resort setting is beachy, the plot was a little darker than expected. No matter, I still enjoyed it quite a bit. It took a couple of chapters to get oriented, but once you get your bearings, the novel is hard to put down.

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Another winner from MKA! This novel is sure to be a summertime favorite, mixing the beauty of Florida with a murder mystery. It’s an easy read, perfect for the pool or beach.

MKA rings in summer once again with a summertime resort, compelling characters, mystery, and intrigue. Mary Kay made me want to summer at the Saint, lay be the pool, and stay away from the danger! The book kept me turning page after page. Great job.

This was definitely an unpredictable book. Expecting a sweet romance with a beach vibe, instead it was a murder mystery with devious characters, family drama, strained relationships, blackmail and a little bit of that sweet romance I was expecting. I received a complimentary copy of this thoroughly enjoyable book from Netgalley and St. Martins Press. This review is my honest opinion.

I'm always excited when a new MKA book is about to hit the shelves, even more excited when I get an advanced copy for an early read! Only basing my thoughts on previous MKA books I was anticipating a fun, summer beach read with some romance and a quirky twist. Well, the quirky twist was a murder so basically we've got us a Beach Read Murder Mystery and I'm here for it!!! In the beginning, there does feel like a lot of characters to keep up with and keep straight but stay with it, some of those characters you'll love and some are just horrible people but hey, that's what makes a good story. The Saint Cecelia sounds like a fabulous place to spend a warm Southern Summer and I secretly hope that we may once again grace the doors of The Saint and see what are friends have been doing. Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Mary Kay Andrews for a chance to read before the publication date. Don't head to your summer vacation without this one!

Summers at the Saint had it all-strong women, romance, intrigue, and yes, murder! For fans of the White lotus! Tropical destination with staff and guests who get tangled up in a dangerous web, Very different from Mary Kay Andrews previous works.

I loved the fact that this book was family drama plus murder mystery plus a little romance. The pace was great and the characters were well written and thought out. All in all an easy, fun read!

Thank you NetGalley for an advance copy of Summers at the Saint. I have been a huge Mary Kay Andrews fan for years and have read all of her novels. I follow her on Friends and Fiction also. I must say this may be my favorite book she has written. I love her sense of humor and her description of the Saint made me feel like I had been a visitor before! Mary Kay Andrews is a great mystery/crime novelist and when I think I have it all figured out she throws in a surprise I didn't see coming. This book had it all: Romance, friendship, murder, mystery and humor. I have already told many of my friends that also enjoy her books they must read this one! The only thing that could have made this book better was if I was reading it on the beach. I know many will enjoy a wonderful beach read this summer when it is released! Kudos of MKA!~ She has done it again and anticipate seeing it on the NYT bestseller list!

I loved a good book taking place at the beach. I found the plot to be very captivating and Traci navigates running the hotel as a widow despite some people rooting against her. The setting and characters were vividly described and although, I predicted most of the "twists" it was an overall enjoyable read. There was nothing specific that stuck with me, which is why it falls at an average ranking in my opinion.

Typically, I love Mary Kay Andrews' books and have read most, if not all, of them. However, this one was just not for me. I was initially thrown off by the number of POV chapters right at the beginning, and it didn't improve for me from there. I ended up not finishing this one because, again, it just wasn't for me. That being said, I will certainly read more Mary Kay Andrews books in the future!

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC, I appreciate the opportunity.

A summer must read that everyone will love! This book had a little bit of everything in it…. mystery, some romance, friendships, family (real and found), a fantastic location, loveable characters, and it was well written and had me hooked from start to finish. This was my first book by this author and it definitely won’t be my last!! Add this to your summer TBR!

This was entertaining. It appears to be a beach read but winds up being a murder mystery, so that was a bit surprising. There are a lot of characters to keep track of. You really have two types of people in this book: those who want to better their lives and those who are greedy terrible people. I liked this better than Andrews' other books.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great book. Although it is more than 400 pages, it was a quick read, mostly because I couldn’t put it down. In typical Mary Kay Andrews style, it’s a whodunit that I never would have guessed. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin Press for the ARC. The opinions are my own.

Mary Kay Andrews is one of those great beach read authors, writing that easy, breezy book to sit all day in the sun with. Summers at the Saint is no exception. However, this one is a bit darker than her previous feel-good stories that I've read. She always includes a bit of mystery to her stories, but in this one, it takes center stage. I was not expecting the shift, though once it happened, I was on board and invested in the happenings at the Saint. We still get the class Andrews' feel-good ending and strong female characters. I loved the setting of the hotel and the characters surrounding it, reminding me a bit of Elin Hilderbrand's Hotel Nantucket. For those looking for a great beach read with a dash of mystery, this is for you!

At first I was a little concerned how I would keep all the characters straight with listening to the audio but once I started getting into it there was no problem

This book kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. I felt I had some of the mystery solved but there was def some curve balls thrown in!

We’ll be seeing this one on beaches and airplanes in Summer 2024.

And, when you do see Summers at the Saint out in the wild, you might think – like I did – it’s a sweet, romance novel. You, like me, would be wrong.

Mostly murder-mystery, Andrews’ book has something for almost any reader: mystery, history, grief, family drama and trauma, a wide variety of characters, questions of class systems, second chances.

Readers should plan to buckle up at the start as there are multiple POVs in quick succession and it takes some time to get invested in this story.

Ultimately this is a book I could recommend to most readers, and I suspect it will be popular.

But, for me, Summers at the Saint tries to tackle a few too many crises—or perhaps it was simply told from a few too many points of view—to be believable. And, for better or worse, I think this genre (murder mystery/true crime) requires “believability” more than other categories.

I’d recommend this one to fans of Elin Hilderbrand or some of Nora Roberts’ less romance-heavy work.

I have always been a fan of Mary Kay Andrews, and am even more of a fan after reading 'Summers at the Saint'. The descriptions of the hotel, employees and surroundings made me feel like I was a guest at the hotel. I found myself routing for the main character from the very beginning. The romance was just right and the mystery kept me reading late into the night! You will not be disappointed with this book,

I received at complementary ARC of this book from NetGalley on behalf of the author and the publisher. MKA has become a must read for me when I see she has a new novel being released. Her writing makes you feel like you are part of the story. The characters are relatable and easy to like. Her books include romance, mystery, murder and family. This novel is no different. Traci is in charge of the St Cecilia resort, even though her deceased husbands family does not want her involved. I did not want to put this book down and it kept me turning pages late in to the night. This is a great beach read, summer read or anytime read!

Based on the cover, I was fully expecting a romance but most of the plot revolves around several mysteries and lots of suspense. I was surprised at how much happened over the course of this book and absolutely flew through it. There’s a lot happening and a lot of characters to keep track of but it’s a very quick/easy/good read! I personally prefer books written like this because there aren’t slow chapters. This was a lot better than I expected and an absolutely perfect fun summer read! I can’t wait to recommend this to everyone once it’s published!

What is a great way to start the summer? Read the lastest Mary Kay Andrews book! Summers at the Saint is a great way to start this summer! Traci Eddings is a widow who is running “The Saint”, her late husband’s family’s sprawling ocean resort. In true MKA fashion, there are mysteries, with a few twists and turns along the way, and a few laughs sprinkled in as well. Enjoy your summer at The Saint!