Once you start reading this book it's hard to put it down. It grabs your attention from the start and will keep you turning pages. No spoilers from me, but you won't see what is coming until the very end. Great characters that are both believable and mostly likeable. The cover gives a good description of the book so I won't repeat generalities. Just buy the book, read and enjoy. I was provided an advanced reader copy of this book but was under no obligation to wrote a review. The opinions expressed are my own. Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read this book.

Mary Kay Andrews never disappoints. I love the mystery genre and her quirky characters. Such a fun read!

Set at a picturesque Southern beachside resort, Summers at the Saint delivers on so many fronts. Mystery? Check. A touch of romance? Check. Workplace drama? Check. Friend drama? Check. Family drama? Big check. I enjoyed the pacing and many characters and perspectives in this book, but I found the mystery a little lacking. It was quite predictable, especially when comparing with the author's other titles. Nonetheless, Mary Kay Andrews is the queen of summer reads, and this is another solid book from a skilled, veteran writer. Highly recommend!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for gifting me with an ARC to review! All opinions are my own.

Read this if you like:
•Family drama
•Scandals
•Whodunit mystery element
•Fancy resort setting

This book has something for everyone. There’s mystery, drama, romance & lots of secrets. The setting was atmospheric and in true MKA fashion, there are some twists!

This will be out in May! Thank you St Martins Press for the eARC!

Thank you netgalley thank you to the publisher and the author Mary Kay Andrew’s for the opportunity to read This book early! Honestly I wasn’t quite sure what to expect and i had started several other books that I didn’t finish and started this one and could not put it down!
This is one of those books where you think you know where it is going but much to my surprise umm I sure did not.
This book had so many twists and turns ups and downs I thought I might have needed a pill to calm my stomach from rocking and rolling like a roller coaster!
MKA did it again, great novel and I’d love to see a book two follow up to this story!
Loved it! 5 stars!!

📖 Summers at the Saint
✍🏻
⭐️ 4
🫶🏻 ARC #30 of 2024
📚 79/100
Summers At The Saint was such a cute book. Easy to give 4 stars ⭐️ too. This book has romance, mystery, drama and thrill. I truly LOVE a book that has it all. All the characters were written so well, and even the villains were enjoyable. Such a great ending and I was continuously rooting for the good guys (and gals)!

Classic Mary Kay Andrews!

Summer at the Saint is the perfect Summer read. The cover is cool and attractive. You will enjoy this entertaining story, well written characters and murder mystery. Don’t miss the fun’s and intrigue.

Loved it! This will be the #1 read of the Summer.

Thanks NetGalley and St. Martins Press for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

I was expecting a book with a family saga and beachy feel, which I got. I was pleasantly surprised by the mystery that accompanied all of that. There were actually a couple of mysteries that unfolded. I thought the characters were well developed and I liked how strong Traci was with all that she had been dealt. Overall, a very good story with many layers that kept me entertained.

I can always count on books by Mary Kay Anderson to have interesting storylines and well developed characters! This book was no exception. A perfect mix of mystery, romance, and perseverance. Thanks #NetGalley

Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrew’s
Release date: May 7th, 2024
5 stars!

Summers at the Saint is one part the perfect summer read and one part mystery. Traci Eddings has been obsessed with the Saint, a landmark hotel in Georgia, since she was an outsider and even still now that she runs the hotel after her husband’s death. Summers have gotten harder to find employees and keep everyone happy. Traci is practically starting over employee wise, hiring a bunch of new people including her beloved niece, her ex best friend’s daughter, and a homeless chef. But what they all get that summer is way more than they bargained for. Lies, scandals, murder. What more can you ask for in a perfect for summer book?

My first Mary Kay Andrews read (or rather a simultaneous first read with Ladies’ Night) and I’m hooked! I did not realize this was a mystery at first thanks to never reading the synopsis so I was very surprised by that twist in the best way! I couldn’t put this book down from then on and couldn’t stop thinking about it! 10/10 recommend for anyone in need of a summer read!

Thank you @netgalley for an ARC of this wonderful book!

I always find Mary Kay Andrews' annual summer novel an entertaining beach read. Summers at the Saint is no exception. It has everything I like: a great summer setting with a 5 star resort; a focus on the staff; a mystery that arcs twenty years; and a bit of romance. Andrews story is addictive will not disappoint her fans.

I wanted to love this one because I typically really enjoy MKA, but the first half of this book was sooooo slow for me. Even when the plot picked up and I was more interested in it, it didn’t feel like I was pulled to read this. I started it on 3/6 and didn’t finish until 3/22… which is so abnormal for me.

Although I became more invested in the back half for sure.. this one just started way too slow to be redeemed for me. A lot of characters that I didn’t particularly like/care about- and took way too long to get to the good stuff. I did like how it wrapped up, but this isn’t at the top of my MKA list like some of her others!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for an early copy in exchange for my honest review

An idyllic beach resort for the upper echelon, set off the coast of Georgia, Summers at the Saint follows the family of owners (the Eddings) and staff of the Saint Cecilia resort through the lens of Traci Eddings. Traci, a former employee of "the Saint" becomes the owner of the hotel after her husband's untimely death. Post Covid she attempts to get the resort back to it's former financial glory and in doing so, uncovers a plethora of fraud, manipulation, lies and murder. Determined to right the long list of wrongs done by her in-laws, Traci must face losing everything in order to do what's right.

This is the second novel I have read by Mary Kay Andrews, and I definitely did not expect the twists this book would take. I anticipated a quick rom-com type of beach read and instead was (pleasantly) surprised by the murder mystery plot. There's a bit of everything packed in here, mystery, crime, past lies unraveling, found family, and a happily ever after.

I was a bit apprehensive of the length given the genre of book, but I felt that the pace kept the the story moving well considering the 20 years and multiple characters that were covered. I enjoyed the story and would definitely pick up another book by this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the advanced digital copy of Summers at the Saint

Full of mystery and scandal and full on summer vibe. Enjoy reading how all of the characters stories came together at the end.

This was the first book by Mary Kay Andrews I’ve read (although I have a couple more on my Kindle). After reading the description, I thought that Summers at the Saint would be a light “beach” read, filled with descriptions of luxury resorts, wealthy patrons, and, of course, lots of delicious food. Yes, all that is in this book, but what I didn’t expect was the rollercoaster of mystery, grief, corruption, murder, family “baggage” (and not the designer luggage kind), friendships, and a touch of second chance romance. However, I liked it, multiple characters (most of them realistic and three-dimensional, not stereotypical heroes and villains) and all, especially Traci Eddings, the main female character. While still grieving for her dead husband, she takes on her nefarious brother-in-law, deals with hotel staff, and remains strong and focused.

After the first few chapters introducing all the characters, I could follow the plot lines easily (including chapters that dealt with backstories), but was still surprised by some twists and turns. The dialog was snappy and helped to move the story along. I also liked how the plot lines resolved themselves at the end. This one worked for me, and I’m looking forward to digging into my Kindle for the other books I have by this author. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read the advanced readers copy. I was under no obligation to write a review, but happily did so. All opinions expressed are my own.

I thought this was going to be a cutesy book about summers working at a fancy resort, and while it was....it also wasn't? I forgot how our lovely MKA likes to take a gentle story and add in a SUPER unexpected twist that throws you straight for a loop! It was a helluva ride to read this book and just when you think the twists are done, they aren't! Give it a read if you need some spontaneity in your life

Please forgive me for my botched attempt at photo editing (I didn't try very hard as you can see...) BUT
I NEED a post of the beautiful Mary Kay Andrews in my feed, not just stories, and...
I need to sing the praises of Summers at the Saint, her new book that comes out May 7th ( just in time for my birthday!)
After listening to MKA talk about her newest book at the FM Reading Festival last weekend, I could not wait to start reading the ARC I got from @netgalley and @stmartinpress. I have read several books with beach side hotel settings in the last few years and Summers at the Saint is my absolute favorite! 5
The story begins with the very believable friendship of Traci and Shannon, two girls that worked together at the St. Cecilia resort in Georgia but are now estranged. In traditional MKA style we have a couple murders we need to help the characters solve, some romance, some decor and food description, lots of wine, and quite a few twists and turns. There are lots of characters in this book but MKA has a great talent for folding each character into the story one at a time so that you never get confused. She also writes that snappy back and forth dialogue thar moves the plot along at a galloping pace. I love her books!

Mary Kay Andrews, why did I wait so long to treat myself to your wonderful storytelling? Summers at the Saint has me excited to dive into your extensive backlist. This is exactly what I imagine when I think about a classic summer beach read.

The Saint Cecelia is an exclusive hotel complex located on a private Georgia island. It’s where the privileged go to be pampered. Traci Eddings has been running the hotel since the tragic death of her husband four years ago and this season is full of challenges, complicated by an acrimonious relationship with her husband’s family. Committed to restoring The Saint to its glory days, Traci gets creative to address the staffing shortage. Her plan seems to be successful until a tragic and suspicious death occurs on the property. Now, saving the Saint Cecelia takes on new urgency.

This is a delicious cozy mystery with a bit of romance tossed in for fun. Lots of interesting characters and unexpected twists combine to create a well crafted page turner. Pack the cooler, lather on the sunscreen, and settle in for a terrific summer read.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read an advance copy in exchange for my unbiased review.

I enjoyed Summers at the Saint. The characters were wonderfully descriptive and detailed. They were all fun to get to know, the good and the bad. To me this read a little bit more like a mystery. And the who dunnit caught me totally off guard. I did not see that coming. My only tentative issue was it moved a little slow for me. But overall, still a good entertaining read.

Such an unexpectedly fun, beachy mystery! I’m not a regular Mary Kay Andrews reader, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book, which revolves around the Saint, a ritzy, country club island resort off the coast of Georgia. Enter the new hired help, mysterious happenings around the hotel, and a murder, and we have the makings of an engrossing summer read that you won’t want to put down!

Although choppy and a bit stilted in spots, I still felt like I knew and loved the characters. I did find it a bit frustrating that the main character seemed to blow money on frivolous things despite the hotel supposedly facing financial difficulties. But, despite these minor things, I still could not wait until I could get back to reading this book. It was just fun!

This book is a classic summer read, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did (and hopefully on a warm, sunny beach somewhere)! Thanks to St Martin’s Press and Netgalley for the chance to read this. 4 stars, definitely recommend!