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!

4.5 ⭐️ I think this is one of my favorite Mary Kay Andrew’s books that I have read. I was expecting a fluffy summer romance. Instead, it was a chick lit book with suspense and mystery. It wasn’t a thriller but definitely had me thinking and caring about the characters and what was happening to them throughout the book. Thanks Net Galley for an advance copy for my honest review.

One of the best books I’ve read from Mary Kay Andrews! I’ve always loved the way she weaves in the mystery in her books but this one blew it out of the water!

Another great read by Mary Kay Andrews. I enjoyed the setting of the beach resort. She does such a great job at immersing the reader. The characters were well developed and easy to keep track, even despite the large list of characters. There was a lot of family drama which always makes for a good storyline. I also enjoyed the mystery portion of the story. Even though this isn't your typical fast paced suspenseful thriller, I was still very much intrigued and glued to the pages. I found myself thinking about the characters of this book multiple times throughout the day when I didn't have time to sit down and read the book. The characters are unforgettable. I highly recommend this one set to release May 7 it will make the perfect beach read!

Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

3.5 rounded up
Great setting and characters, including the awful, unlikable ones. There is a lot going on but it was easy to follow. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. I was excited to read this, as I'm a fan of Mary Kay Andrews. She can usually be counted on for a good story with quirky characters and a healthy dose of humor. Summers at the Saint was a disappointment for me. It dragged quite a bit, especially the first half. I felt no real connection to the characters or the plot and was really just wanting it to end.

Summers at the Saint is a combination of reads: beach, love, secrets and mystery along with terrific characters that will keep you reading! A story of Saints and Aint’s at the family run Florida St. Cecilia resort.

The saga starts with Traci, the widowed daughter-in-law and owner, trying to overcome financial & employment challenges at the St. Cecilia in preparation of the summer season. From this the story quickly takes off.

Characters have well developed back stories and each brings theirs into a fast paced storyline. In 2002, Traci & Shannon are teenage Aint’s working at the Saint along with the owners totally opposite sons, Saint's Ric & Hoke.

Present day employees, Charlie, Parrish, Olivia, KJ, Felice and Garrett and outsider Whelan add to the intrigue, suspense drama and fun.

Mary Kay Andrews never lets her readers down and this is her BEST yet! Preorder this now!
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the complimentary eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
Pub 7 May, 2024