This was not your typical Mary Kay Andrew’s read! This had more a mystery suspense aspect to it and I loved it. This will be a great read for the summer!

3.5 ⭐️’s
Andrew’s book are always entertaining. The Saint was no different except it just wasn’t believable. There were too many things happening at the resort for no one to notice them. Still an engaging read and listen, just lacked plausibility. So put your blinders on and just enjoy the ride. Thank you to St. Martin’s Press, Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for an ARC and ALC of this book.

This book right here is why Mary Kay Andrew’s is the queen!! 👸🏽 Filled with her same, fun hearted, love, and this time for a twist, a bit of suspense!! I immediately fell in love with the characters and the warm, beautiful setting!! Highly recommend picking this one up!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this wonderful ARC!! 💜

I love Mary Kay Andrews’ heartfelt, light reads! This was a wonderful read. Keeps you wanting to read, and you become invested in the characters!
Thank you for this early copy!

Mary Kay Andrews can set the scene! It's barely a few pages in before you are part of the drama of The famous Saint Hotel and hoping to help Traci as she competently manages the daily problems. I loved the characters and could have read a whole series staged the hotel! The death hit me hard and it was surprising but that's a testament to Andrews' ability to build a whole world!

It was a true page turner, a beach book, a bit of a thriller and an actual murder myster y- you don't find too many authors that could pull that kind of combination off!
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This was definitely one of those books where I feel like going in. I could have predicted what was going to happen but then it just took turn after turn I was not expecting and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

You have Traci who at the start is a carefree lifeguard at the hotel "The Saint" then you fast forward a few years and her life is in tragedies. When she marries a member of the family who owns that hotel and tragedy has struck. She is now forced to pick up the pieces of her life as well as the hotel and run it on her own.

This is a really fun mix of mystery, comedy, shady history and some romance. There are several points of view and narratives that are going on throughout the course of the story so it can get a little bit muddled and confused, but that doesn't really take away from the enjoyment of the story itself.

I fully enjoyed all of the twists and turns that this book took. That constantly left me flipping the page to find out what was going to happen next and what more deep secrets could be discovered.

This one wasn't exactly what I was expecting from Mary Kay Andrews, it was seen better! Most books I've read by this author are cozy and clean romances--like hallmark movie style. But this one was more of a cozy mystery/suspense novel! (Like a mild lifetime movie!) It was an easy read/listen and kept me engaged throughout!

I feel like sometimes I just need something light and fun to read. Mary Kay Andrews fits the bill.

Summers at the Saint has a little bit of mystery, mixed with some romance and family drama. Traci is part of the "Ain'ts" and as a teenager she falls for Hoke, one of the "Saints". Trace and her best friend Shannon went through a horrific experience when they were teen lifeguards at the Saint and a young boy died on their watch. Shortly after that incident, Shannon was fired and the two never spoke to each other again. Now, Traci is the CEO of the Saint after marrying her sweetheart Hoke, whose family owned the resort, and Hoke passed away unexpectedly 4 years ago. When another death happens at the resort, the mystery really starts to unfold, as does the romance and family drama.

The book started off with a ton of characters and I immediately thought "oh no" as I tried to keep track of them all. However, they are all closely tied together and not too hard to follow. I was easily caught up in the story, the mystery, and the characters. This would be a perfect summer beach read!

I have been a long fan of MKA and her style of writing. For some reason, this novel didn't resonate with me like her previous ones did. It did not keep the same traditional MKA 'feel' and the storyline was okay. I do think there should be a trigger warning in the beginning for the child who drowned, as that was pretty unexpected. I have higher hopes for her next novel & will still be reading every book she puts out.

WOW. I can’t get enough of Mary Kay Andrews. This is the second novel I’ve read from her, and I’ve been insanely impressed.

There was a bit of mystery and some thrilling aspects in Summer at the Saint, and a diverse group of characters. You’re introduced to the Eddings family in flashbacks and present time, as we follow the journey to make this season at the Saint successful. There’s murder, theft and love, what’s not to like?

I didn’t feel like anything was predictable, and the storyline kept me on my toes.

Summers at the Saint was a fun read! I enjoy almost all of Mary Kay Andrews books so I knew I was going to enjoy this "whodunnit", family drama and light romance story. There are a lot of characters to keep up with, but moves along at a easy quick pace.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Traci is the hotel owner of The Saint, a famous hotel along the coast. When her husband passes away in a freak accident, Traci must run The Saint by herself. With the help of her niece Parrish, a motley crew of college kids, and her trusty right-hand man can Traci keep The Saint going? If she fails, her annoying brother-in-law will be all too happy to take the place away from her. When a murder happens on the grounds, Traci must use all her skills to keep The Saint in business and find answers.

This was my first book from Mary Kay Andrews and I enjoyed it! There was a lot going on in this book and it felt difficult to put down. Throughout the book, there were many mysteries going on and it created a great sense of pacing and tension. I enjoyed getting answers about what happened between Traci and Shannon. I was so surprised by the answer to the main mystery! There is a large ensemble cast that always keeps it interesting and provides additional perspective on the mysteries. Readers who enjoy complex family mysteries, twists and turns, and a dash of romance will enjoy this book.

Thank you to Mary Kay Andrews, St. Martin’s Press, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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This is going to be a perfect summer book. I cannot wait for it to be released. I will recommend it to everyone I know!

I know Mary Kay Andrew’s has been writing for ages but she’s still a newish to me author. After enjoying Homewreckers and devouring The Newcomer, I was excited to receive an ARC for Summer at the Saint! MKA did a wonderful job mixing up murder, mystery and romance. It was a fast, fun read and will be perfect for the beach.

Thanks NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advance copy.

I am always blown away by Mary Kay Andrews, I liked learning about the Saint and all the people who worked there. I enjoyed the mystery as well. SUMMER AT THE SAINT is a fun, novel that I know my customers will enjoy. I will be recommending this one.

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my gifted copy.

There was so much going on in this book. The setting was lovely and the characters were mostly likeable, but there were too many storylines and characters to keep track of. I had very high expectations for this book, as I adore Mary Kay Andrews' work, but I finished this novel feeling somewhat disappointed. Don't get me wrong, the book was fine, but I did not feel as though it lived up to the standards that Andrews has set with her previous works. 3.5/5 stars

I went into reading this book blindly and was pleasantly surprised by it! This is my first Mary Kay Andrews book and I can't wait to read more of her books. I liked how easily the book flowed, there were never any boring parts! The part where Felice and Livvy try to solve the mystery themselves was really interesting. This book kept me up all night, it was definitely a page turner!

I can't pass up the chance to read a new Mary Kay Andrews book. MKA did not disappoint me. A mix of mystery and women's fiction. I loved the setting and the descriptions have me wanting to take a vacation at the Saint.
Family drama, southern beach resort, twists and turns, friendship, scandal, murder and romance. A fantastic book to take and read on the beach!

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

Traci, a widowed owner of the hotel, St. Cecelia, is determined to return the Saint to its former glory. Staff shortages and her rude brother in law try to stand in her way, but she find a few great hires who love their job and want to help the Saint be successful. When one of the summer staff dies, questions come up and so many secrets begin to be uncovered.

I love Mary kay Andrews and her writing. Although her stories are longer, there is romance, mystery, friendship, secrets, and so much more. Like all of Andrews’ books, they are complex, have a bunch of characters, and multiple storylines going. It can be a lot to follow but I love them and find them more interesting than mindless reads since there is more to pay attention to.

A summer at the St. Cecelia resort (“the Saint.”) promises sun and fun for the posh and privileged. Traci Eddings, the widowed owner of the Saint is facing increasing budget crises post-pandemic. Tracy has big plans for the summer to revive the resort but is stopped short when a young woman is found murdered on the property. As she and the town look into the present murder, it turns out to be more connected to past sins at the Saint than anyone realized.

Unfortunately, while this one had a lot of promise, it fell short for me. It straddles genres, which is impressive, but surprisingly as someone who loves beach reads, romance. and thrillers/mysteries, this just didn't meld the genres the way I wanted. There are a lot of characters and it can be difficult to keep them all straight as the perspectives jump all over the place. Because of that, many of the chapters start with a pretty lengthy recap which became drawn and repetitive. Most of the "twists" I could see coming a mile away and it took a frustratingly long time to get there. That said, I loved a handful of the characters and the main character, Traci, is a heroine worth rooting for.

Thank you to Netgalley, St. Martin's Press, and Mary Kay Andrews or the ARC