I honestly don’t have high hopes for this book based on my last few reads from this author but it did look like a fun summer read. Glad I picked it up, it was great! Deeper than a basic summer read but just as easy to read. Right when you didn’t think an author could possibly do something to a character, she does! So much uncovered and so many little twists. Highly enjoyed.

My only narrator comment was for some reason it the reading at time, especially when not representing the main characters was very choppy. Maybe it was because it was sped up but it was almost robotic when listening at times.

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I think this is my first MKA book—I was expecting a fluffy romance, but this book was twisty and fun with family drama, murder, a touch of romance, and perfectly developed characters. I was immediately transported to picturesque St. Cecelia island off the coast of Georgia and the island resort of The Saint, owned and operated by the same family since its inception. Mary Kay Andrews gave us characters to love and characters to love hating with a wide cast of characters, but she spent just the right amount of time building each one so it was easy to keep everyone straight, even on audio.

My only complaint was concerning the narration…it almost felt as if I was listening to an AI voice read. I ended up speeding it up faster than my normal listening speed, which helped a bit.

Overall, this is a perfect summer read, or a book that will make you feel like it’s summer any time of year. Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for my advanced reader copy!

The title of this book sounds like a light summer read, but this is actually a book filled with crime, deception and murder. There is current and past intrigue and deception to uncover. Although this was not an unwelcome surprise, I did not think it was as well presented as a book that I would be expecting that from. It was a bit unsettling to have a character who I expected to be one of the main narrators of the whole book be murdered early on, though I did like how this ended up working into twists from a different direction than expected. Just as I feel this opinion is a bit all over the place that was how I was feeling listening to the book! Overall, I liked it, but not enough.

Thank you to #MacmillanAudio and #NetGalley for an ARC audio of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

OH MY GOSH
OH MY GOSH
OH MY GOSH!!!

Holy Moly Mary Kay - You played my brain on this one!!!! I mean, I could totally see the first "bad guy" coming. But I did NOT see the mastermind nor the reason why they were so evil!! I'm a huge MK Andrews fan and have ready MANY of her books - but Summers at the Saint had me from the get go and I am super excited to now go back and scoop up any of her books that I haven't read yet. This one was literally a home run - a fantastic beach read (even though I'm stuck in the Midwest for another few months) and I am super exctited to tell everyone I know that THIS BOOK WAS GREAT!!! As always - Kathleen McInerney was a phenomenal narrator!! Tremendous thanks to Netgalley, Mary Kay Andrews and Macmillon Audio for a digital copy of this book.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.


Traci Eddings is getting ready for a big day – the season opening event at the St. Cecelia hotel. After years of being the place to be a member and spend your summer days, the Saint is shrouded in scandal and tragedy that only grows as the summer continues. Traci, the window of the hotel’s legacy heir, is faced with an exodus of key staff, a lack of cash flow, and some shady dealings by her in-laws. What happens next destroys the holy image of The Saint once and for all, and pulls Traci back to her own teenaged summers spending her Summers at the Saint.

Mary Kay Andrews is back with another great beach read just in time for the start of Summer! Summers at the Saint pulls on Andrews’ experience in Coastal Georgia. While locations and characters may be fictional, Andrews delivers her characteristic humor, romance, and light mystery in this great new book. Full of family drama and a look at the importance of friendships and forgiveness above all else, this is a story about the consequences of our actions and loving the family you choose.

I give Summers at the Saint 4 out of 5 stars. I am a huge fan of Mary Kay Andrews and will always recommend her works. However, I felt like I was lacking a little bit of depth with these characters. I always appreciate the detail Andrews includes in her stories, and the plot had me guessing who was behind the drama all the way to the end, but I wanted more for these characters. After reading this book though, I was desperate for my own trip to the coast and have planned a getaway of my own!

If you have loved Andrews’ other works like Summer Rental, The Homewreckers, or Bright Lights Big Christmas, you are going to love this book! With reference to drug use, death, and acts of crime, I would recommend this to more mature audiences over 16. This would make a great girlfriend getaway read, or buddy read – I wish I’d had someone to discuss this with as I read!

I was so excited to see the audiobook version of Summers at the Saint available via NetGalley. I have enjoyed every one of Andrews’ books I have read and this was no different. It really put me in the mood for the summer season and I can’t wait to hit the beach myself!

𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝙗𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙆𝙖𝙮 𝘼𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙬𝙨
𝗠𝗬 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ★★★★★

I didn’t read the synopsis for this book, I just went for it knowing I have loved all the Mary Kay Andrew books I have read so far. Due to the title and the cover I assumed it would be a sweet summer romance kind of a story. I was not expecting the mysterious story that kept me on the edge of my seat gripping every word until the very end! I listened to this audio in one day as I just couldn’t walk away from it!

I loved the drama, the mystery, the heartbreak and the scandal amongst the friends and family. I also loved the friendships that developed in the story as well as the rekindling of old relationships. The narration covered several of the main characters in the story and I don’t usually do well with multiple POV’s but this was done perfectly and I didn’t find it hard to keep up with who was who at all.

The secrets and scandals behind the story was my favorite part. I thought things would end up going one way but of course it was a completely different scenario and I loved the book even more for that!

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗜𝗙 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘
Scandals and Secrets
Murder Mystery
Beachside Setting
Swanky Resort
Multiple POV’s
Family Drama

Excellent book!
What a wild ride this one was. The story was excellent and the narrator perfect.
I do feel the constant F-bombs are going to cause some backlash from most readers.
I was very surprised at the number.

Summers At The Saint is a fantastic light, but heartwarming beach read for summer. I enjoyed the backdrop of a fictional island off the coast of Georgia. It was easy to envision a beach coastal town reliant on vacationers to survive and yet still having a vibrant community of locals. Traci was a great character and I was definitely rooting for her, but the introduction of multiple other characters to follow was a bit overwhelming. The audio production was fabulous and helped with balancing the various characters and personalities.

Andrews’s book is captivating, heartwarming & beautiful. As in past books, this story touches on various topics such as loss, grief, new beginnings and love. Wrapped all around these topics is a story that contains a mystery or two that need to be solved, plot twists that keep coming & secrets that are revealed at just the right moments.

The narration for this book is handled by Kathleen McInerney who gives an outstanding narration. There are several characters working together in this story - both female and male; some are adults & some are college students - yet McInerney manages to make clear distinctions between them all throughout the entire book. She narrates using a good pace and allows all narration to flow easily from beginning to end.

I cannot say enough good things about this book/audio - I LOVED it! HIGHLY recommend - perfect for the coming season of summer!

Mary Kay Andrews does it again! The quintessential Southern summer read without all the normal cliches. I enjoyed the narration and the accents weren't too bad! The story kept my interest with the perfect balance of romance, action, and intrigue. I'd love to try some of the recipes mentioned and wouldn't turn down my own Summer at the Saint!

I can't believe this is the first Mary Kay Andrews book I have read. I've seen several and even own two besides this one yet have not read her until now. I listened to the audio. While the narrator did get on my nerves in places she still did a good job. The only complaint I have is that she made the two young ladies in the story sound like little young teens. But still she did good.

I started this book and fell in love with it's beauty. The beauty of the words and people. The way the words flowed so effortlessly through the pages. It's a long book but a quick read. I didn't want to put it down and didn't except to do things that absolutely had to be done. It swept me away to a beach resort in Georgia. This was a fun read but also had a mystery/thrill going on. A few things that had to be brought to justice.

This story contains a murder. A past rape. An illegitimate child. A secret that spanned quite a few years and that NO ONE knew except the two involved and their lawyers. Until one snooping, nosey, hateful, woman found out and caused so much to happen. There's a fire. Theft. So much and still it's a light hearted story that keeps you wanting more.

This author did such a good job of pulling everything together. Even a love interest or two thrown in for good measure. This resort sounds like a great place to vacation. Until things go bad. Then you might need to run. There are two young ladies who may be able to help. They are pretty good at solving a mystery when they are trying to survive.

Most all of the characters in this story are so likable. They made it so easy to love this setting and area. To let go of the bad characters enough to keep reading and hoping they would be caught and brought to justice. Yes this is a wonderful book. This author knows how to weave a story and through in a few knots along the way.

Thank you #NetGalley, #MaryKayAndrews, #MacmillanAudio, #StMartinsPress, for this ARC. This is my own true thoughts about this book.

Five big stars and a very high recommendation.

I truly and thoroughly enjoyed this audio story. It kept me wondering and guessing until just about the end. So well written!

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review the audio, Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews.

Great escape novel to a landmark hotel in Georgia. You’ll find traditions in this novel, but a lot of scandals that run deep.

The hotel, St. Cecelia is known as “the Saint.” If you grew up there you were known as a Saint, but if not then you was an Ain’t. lol

Traci was an outsider who was not wealthy enough to vacation there, but she did work there. After working one summer there, falling in love with a Saint and now later widowed, and owner of this popular hotel. Her brother in law is ready to make her life a nightmare. Staff shortages and financial woes make it easier for her greedy brother in law.

While Traci thinks there's no escape, she finds a hidden secret that threatens to her brother in laws image and uses it to her advantage.

Great novel, some poor language throughout, but a fun escape novel to a destination in Georgia. Loved the suspense and the romance together, and I thought Mary Kay tied it all together very well.

This story has two mysteries and a little romance. The mysteries are the center of the story and they eventually make a connection. The twists and turns made it a fun read. The foul language was strong and constant. The language took away from the enjoyment for me. This is not Andrews normal beach, so know that before you pick it up.

There was a large cast of characters to keep up. It was also a little repetitive which made it move on the slow side. There was some amateur sleuthing, which always annoys me. Overall, not your typical MKA book.

When the narrator started I had a hard time with her voice. It just didn't fit my idea of what the main character would sound like. After a while, I got into the story and the voice was okay.

I did not read this one per se, but listed to the audio book which was narrated by Kathleen McInerney. Thank you to Macmillan Audio, St Martin's Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to enjoy an advanced version of the audio book in exchange for my honest review. Kathleen McInerney does a great job at narration and is a familiar voice if you listen to audiobooks often. She is the voice of Mary Kay Andrews, The Homewreckers, Elin Hilderbrand's The Rumor and others. Her voice is far from distracting, clear with perfect enunciation.

A 3.5 beach read with a perfect beachside resort setting.I believe this is my 3rd Mary Kay Andrews book and I have to say it is a little different than her usual light beach reads. Usually they include a leading female character, a male vying for her love and attention and some sort of crises they have to endure. This one was a little heavier with murder and theft included with the usual family drama and with just enough intrigue to keep you interested in the storyline. I felt the beginning felt a little off with multiple pov and long list of characters but once the story gets going it is easy to follow along.

One pet peeve that I came across and spent way too much time pondering is there is a statement in the book about a "left side rear view mirror!!!!!" There must be something wrong with me that this lived in my head for days asking anyone I could if I was wrong and will mention in my notes to the publisher. The mirrors affixed to the cars left and ride side are "side view mirrors" and the one inside the car in the center or the windshield are rearview mirrors!

I will always, always feel an immediate connection between Mary Kay Andrews and summer. They just go together. Summers at the Saint was no different- I was lucky enough to receive the book & audio version for this title. I enjoyed both immensely and alternated between the two. I loved the story, loved the characters, loved the narrator. There’s nothing not to love in this one!

Thank you NetGalley & MacMillan Audio for an ARC copy of this title.

What I thought was going to be a more chill spring/summer read - ended up being filled with twists, turns & some warm fuzzy feelings too 🙌🏼

Exploring the lives of those who work at, own or manage The Saint Hotel and the various story lines that bring each person into the world of The Saint - I was mesmerized by the intricacies that the pages of this book entailed. It also allowed for the opportunity to see the depths of which people will go for money, power & to hide family secrets.

This book not only contained elements of contemporary fiction but threw in various aspects of a mystery & that hooked me back in when I wasn’t 100% sure of the book to begin with - but Mary Kay’s writing style and plot twists are impeccable! I’d highly recommend The Summers At The Saint!

Also - I flipped back and forth between ebook and audiobook & I have to say, the narration was very well done and provided such a great connection to the characters!

I listened to this story on audiobook and I enjoyed it. It was .a contemporary fiction/less intense mystery. When Traci Eddings sets out to hire new staff over the summer at the Saint her niece winds up dead. There are multiple characters, the women were way more likeable than the men. Having so many characters did make it a tad bit hard to follow at times. But over all I feel like this is a great summer read

3.75 ⭐️ This book was my first by this author. I was intimidated by the audiobook length so I listened on 1.5x speed. I thought this was going to be a summer romance but it was so much more. It was like watching a great summer drama tv show and it had family drama, workplace drama, murder mystery, and romance. I loved the resort setting and it reminded me of working a summer job. A lot of great and interesting characters to follow and really enjoyed the narration.

Thank you to NetGalley and MacMillan audio for this ARC! This book releases on May 7th, 2024.

A great story with great characters and really grabs your attention with its mix of mystery and posh charm. The story blends a captivating murder mystery with the challenges of running a fancy resort after a big crisis, keeping you hooked until the very end and wanting to keep reading. At its heart, this book is about the main character's strength, perseverance, and the deep friendships she makes to get through the tough times. She fights hard to keep the resort's strong legacy and family nature alive while uncovering the truth behind the mysteries - a great read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillian Audio for the opportunity to listen and review this audiobook early ARC.