Another well written book by the author. Great beach read with. many well written characters and plot twists. The setting was perfect. I wanted to be there at the Saint on a getaway.

Another terrific beach read from this very popular author! This one takes place at the Saint (St. Cecilia's), a five star luxury resort on the Georgia coast, owned by the storied and wealthy Eddington family. Traci, a local girl, is the widow of Hoke Eddington, one of the owner's sons. She inherited his share and is struggling to keep the resort running. Along the way, one person is murdered and another's life is in danger -- but who has the motive to kill? It's a question Traci wrestles with, and gradually finds the answers to as several other small town secrets are brought out in the open. Great, fast-paced mystery with appealing characters and a beautiful beach resort setting!

I really enjoyed this book. There were definitely characters that you liked, and some that you couldn't stand. The story moved along very well, and there were plenty of clues to the ending. I had part of it figured out, but not all of the details. I was invested in this story and wanted to keep reading to find out what was going to happen. I would recommend both this book and this author to anyone who asked.

Another good read. Interesting plot and well developed characters. I thought it would be mostly romance but turned into a mystery n

Summers at the Saint is a great read. Mary Kay Andrews writes a suspense novel set in a ritzy resort that pits the have and the have nots. I loved the setting and the wonderful, strong female characters. Lots of shenanigans take place at the Saint and they keep you guessing until the end.

Thank you to the publisher for an advanced copy of this book. This is my honest review.

4.0 stars
DEFINITE RECOMMEND

I received a complimentary Kindle e-book in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own. Thank you to Mary Kay Andrews, St. Martin's Press, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

As always, Mary Kay Andrews writes a fun and interesting novel. This one had some intrigue and mystery which added to the appeal. It had me going to the end and the villains were revealed. WOW!!

Her books may not be Jane Austen, but they are beyond entertaining!! Not everything read has to be hard-core - it is sometimes good to read something just for the joy of reading! Or to put it another way, this book is a great beach read for 2024!

The Saint is a posh resort with a lot of history. Traci Eddings is trying to keep it afloat after the death of her husband and dealing with labor shortages and ballooning costs. The author is known for her beach reads and this one certainly hits that note, In addition to the beach vibes, there are several side stories as Traci fights for control of the resort from her brother-in-law, grieves over the death of her niece, and finds love. The book is a page turner as you think you know what is going to happen and then there is another curveball thrown.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of Summers at the Saint. Mary Kay Andrews is one of my favorite authors and I was very excited to read this and I was not disappointed. This isnt a typical story line of hers, but it still was beautifully written. Each main character had a different personality that added to the book. Traci, the main character, was my favorite and loved the ending for her! I will recommend this book to everyone!

I was so happy to read this ARC- the author did a great job transporting the reader to the setting of this story. Who wouldn't love the glitz and glam of a ritzy beachfront summer vacation resort? That is, until secrets are exposed, a family member of the resort is found murdered on the propety and other evidence of shady involvement is exposed. 4.5 starts- the characters were all of high interest and the plot twists kept me reading to uncover the truth about "The Saint"!

This was a fun and easy read! I enjoyed it! There were quite a few characters, but I was able to keep track of them all pretty easily after the first few chapters. I definitely feel like this is a great summer read - great at the beach or by the pool.

Summers at the Saint might be Mary Kay Andrew's best novel yet! Perfect for the beach, this book contains all the mystery and romance you could want. Murder, robbery, affairs-it's all there! Fans of Andrew's previous works are going to love spending part of their summer at the Saint!

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Mary Kay Andrews is an author that, in my opinion, always writes stories that are winners. She has written another great story with Summers at the Saint. It is full of really unforgettable, interesting characters and a well developed plot. This is not a fluffy summer read, but more of a southern chick- lit/ mystery with some good twists. It gives you secrets, deception, romance, intrigue, and suspense. All in all it was a fun read for me!
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advance copy in return for a fair and unbiased review.

I confess I am a huge Mary Kay Andrew’s fan. This book is one of her best – well, they are all good! This is story of Traci, a woman who grew up working class, and now runs the St. Cecelia Resort (aka the Saint). The book has it all: family drama, whodunit, and romance. The twists and turns will keep you reading and guessing until the end. I loved it and am ready for the next MKA book!


Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an early read in exchange for an honest and fair review.

Thank you so much to net galley and St. Martin's for the opportunity to read this ARC! I always read the new Mary Kay Andrews books and particularly enjoy these as summer reads. This was not your typical summer read. It is definitely a murder mystery with a side of romance. There are many characters which can make it difficult at first to follow the story but each quickly shows their importance to the plot.
The setting is a lovely summer beach resort, perhaps my favorite part of the book. Andrews always brings her settings to life with an exuberance that makes the reader want to book their next vacation there.
The main character, Traci grew up as an ain't, a townie who worked at the resort and later marries Hoke. He is the son of the wealthy family that owns The Saint. Hoke dies suddenly in a plane crash leaving the Saint to Traci to run. Her attempts to oversee and manage the property are met with the loss of key employees to the resort just days before the summer season. Traci makes quick decisions to maintain the resort and bring it back to its former glory before COVID.
Her efforts are met with twists and turns including a heartbreaking death which is only the tip of the iceberg. The plot quickly turns to suspense and intrigue. Secrets of the past and present are quickly unearthed and become pivotal to the mystery. Suffice it to say that Andrews provides a summer thriller which has the pages flying. This should certainly be in everyone's beach bag! Enjoy the ride! Release date-May 7,2024

Another fantastic book by Mary Kay Andrews. This book was so enjoyable I read it in one sitting. You get to learn about a handful of characters and a little background on each of them. There's a little bit of romance, a mystery, a lot of friendships and even a twist that caught me off guard. If you're thinking about this book I say get it. You will love it.

Thank you NetGalley for my ARC. I absolutely love Mary Kay Andrews books and this one didn’t disappoint. I loved how this book had a little bit of everything- love, murder and mystery. As usual, this will be a perfect beach read for the upcoming summer!

Summers at the Saint but Mary Kay Andrews This novel was a very pleasant surprise. It reminded me of the earlier works of Ms. Andrews like Savannah Blues. The writing was sharp and fluid. The characters were very realistic and always left you feeling like you knew them. Loved the location and setting. . I would love to see this location and characters (with the addition of a few new people) in a cozy mystery series. Any chance? As always I look forward to Mary Kay Andrews next book. Thank you NetGalley and especially Erica Martirano and St.. Martins Publishing.

This was 3.5-4 stars for me.

I love all things written by Mary Kay Andrews. She creates these scenarios that seem so realistic and adds so much tension and obstacles characters have to overcome. Summers at the Saint is no different as the reader gets to experience multiple character POVs. Although overwhelming at points and many moving pieces that keeps the plot moving, this was still an enticing story.

I enjoyed getting to see the past and present events of the Saint and what secrets each character had hidden, but I also think there was information overload.

I still enjoyed this and thank Netgalley for an early copy for my honest review!

Traci has always loved the beautiful pink St Cecelia Hotel. When she married into the family that owns the hotel she imagined running the hotel with her husband and living happily ever after. Now she is managing the hotel alone after a tragic plane crash took her husband's life. This book starts at the beginning of the summer and Traci is trying to find enough people to fully staff the hotel. She manages to hire a motely crew and set them up in a staff dormitory on property. Soon a new tragedy strikes the family and things are not as they seem at this beautiful summer resort. This is a great summer beachy read if you like a mystery thrown in as well.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for a copy of this book for review.

Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews is set against the beautiful backdrop of the St. Cecelia, a charming coastal hotel, known for being rich in tradition and scandals. Traci Eddings battles staff shortages, financial woes, and a scheming brother in law while trying to restore the hotel to its former glory. But unexpected revelations and a tragic incident threaten to unravel everything.
Mary Kay Andrews writes an amazing story of resilience and redemption with her signature humor and intricate plot twists. After having read all of this authors published work, Summers at the Saint has proven to be my absolute favorite! Brimming with mystery, suspense, and intrigue, you won’t want to put this one down. This book is a beach read that goes beyond, offering depth and a story that you won’t soon forget!