This novel will have you cheering for the underdogs! Only the rich are welcome at the Saint hotel, until an ain’t marries into the wealthy family who owns the Saint. Betrayal, deceit, and the past come together to create a wonderfully woven story. Will the Saint’s bottom line be helped by the current summer season or will the bad guys crush the dreams.

Mary Kay Andrews really knows how to set a summer scene. I wish that I could stay at the Saint- the way it was described was beautiful and instantly drew me in. That being said, I unfortunately felt like this novel fell as little flat for me. I felt like it didn't have as much direction as I wished that it would have. It was part mystery, part love story, and part beach read. I felt like it was trying to do too much, which caused it to lose a little bit of its plot. This is possibly a "me problem," and I'm sure most will enjoy this book during the summer. I did enjoy the narration of this book, however. I felt like the narrator really brought the book to life. Overall, it was a like, not a love. No matter, I will still read more from this author in the future.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced listening copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

Murder, country clubs, and a full cast of colorful characters. This book is DEFINITELY not what the cover and description make it seem. So many twists and turns at the Saint as you learn about its history, its employees and the family who owns it. The audio was enjoyable.

It definitely was a summer read, but feel flat for me. Felt like the plot was missing something and it was too long.

Mary Kay Andrews is an easy, seasonal favorite. I love the depth of characters and a solid plot line that is entertaining and fun to read. I thought the location, hotel and the troubles and history made for a fun and interesting place.

The perfect book to read pool side or on the beach!

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC.

Short synopsis: The Saint is an extravagant hotel/resort off the coast of Georgia. Tracy is determined to uphold her deceased husbands legacy, but others have different ideas.

My thoughts: I didn’t know what to expect with this other than I’ve seen amazing reviews from trusted friends and knew I had to pick it up for myself.

This one had a bit of everything! The glitz and glamour of the rich, the hard work and the determination of the less fortunate, family drama, a romance sub-plot, mystery, and murder.

The beach/hotel setting was perfection, and the multiple characters and their backstories added so much to the book. Overall I highly recommend! This would be perfect for you beach or pool bag!

I did a mix of audio and physical reading of this and both were so well done!
Read if you love:
- Poolside resorts
- Mystery
- Romance sub-plot
- Family drama

𝑭𝑰𝑵𝑰𝑺𝑯𝑬𝑫 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑾𝑶𝑾!!! 🤯
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Thank you again @netgalley and @macmillan.audio for this ARC!! This is the first book I’ve read of @marykayandrews and I DID NOT expect that! I was thinking it was going to be a cute beach read, but the mystery aspect and thriller vibes were so good!!
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I really enjoyed the past and present stories, and how everything came together in the end! I had a feeling who it was the whole time, but I was wrong with what happened in the past. 😱 I also felt slightly overwhelmed with all the characters, but each person definitely played a part in explaining the events that had occurred.
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I’ll definitely be reading more books by this author before we meet in November! So excited!!
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Summers at the Saint was released May 7 and takes place at the St. Cecelia, a landmark hotel on the coast of Georgia, where traditions run deep and scandals run even deeper! There’s murder, scandal and romance!

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio for the copies to review!

It has been a minute since I have read an MKA book, and I don’t remember her going this dark, but my goodness I sure did LOVE this book! Audio was a great way to read it also, the narrator really did a fantastic job with this one. The well known Saint hotel needs a turnaround, and the widowed daughter-in-law owner will do anything to help this happen. She hires a sort of hodge podge crew to work over the summer, even building them a dorm to stay in that is affordable while they are there. There were shenanigans, romance, and an unexpected dark turn like I mentioned, that made this novel one that I thoroughly enjoyed and read in one sitting. I was hooked from the beginning and loved how it all wrapped up, I definitely recommend you add this to your summer reading list if you haven’t already!

Many thanks to my friends at @stmartinspress and @macmillan.audio for the free #gifted copies of this book.

Summer isn’t official until I’ve read MKA’s latest, and I found myself immediately absorbed in Summers at the Saint. I imagined myself sitting poolside at the Saint, fruity beverage in hand as I helped solve the mysteries at play.

And I think this is my new favorite summer read by her. It’s full of all the things I’ve come to love about her books: a twisty mystery, a cheer worthy romance, and a perfectly beachy backdrop.

But this time, she took the storyline a bit darker... and I have to say, I ate it up!

Murder, jealousy, trauma, deception... this is a beach read with substance. I found myself immersed in the storyline seeking out the sinister motives, eager for the twists, and caught up in the suspense.

The heart of the Saint (and this book), the main character, Traci Eddings, was easy to root for! Having experienced her share of hardship in the past, her strength was the guiding force throughout the book. As she fought to keep the legacy of the Saint alive in the throes of fresh grief, her grit and vigor shined through.

Set along the Georgia coast, I felt myself immediately transported to the home of my youth. I love the way Andrews paints fictional small towns full of southern charm and bedazzled with the names of real places I’ve frequented. It feeds my nostalgia and tempers my homesickness.

There’s a reason MKA is known as the queen of beach reads. Summers at the Saint delivers the perfect summertime escape full of mystery and romance with a southern flare.

🎧 I’ve come to think of Kathleen McInerney as the voice of Andrews, though she has a much wider repertoire. To me, her voice is the embodiment of full-fledged Georgia native. She expertly portrayed Traci and kept me engaged throughout the entirety of the story.

This was part mystery and part beachy romance read - the last half of the book had me flying through it, but the beginning felt a little bit drawn out. I would categorize this as a mystery first, and romance second. The cover alludes to a carefree beachy read, but this was definitely a mystery with some darker topics.

A little bit of froth and a side helping of romance, along with a murder.

The Saint is an upscale 5-star resort on an island off the coast of Georgia. If you grew up going here every year as a guest you were a “Saint”. If you grew up unable to vacation there, but were part of the summer service staff, you were an “ain’t”.

Ouch

Devious characters, murders to solve, family drama, and juicy secrets keep this from being the frothy read the cover suggests.

At 400 pages, there were a lot of characters and side plots but the author did a great job of bringing it all together. It was interesting with great character development but would have been even stronger with 75 or so less pages.

I always love both Mary Kay Andrews and listening to Kathleen McInerney so I knew I would love Summers at the Saint! There's a lot going on at the Saint this summer but it's a fun ride!

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this audio book. All opinions are my own.

Publication date: 7 May 2024

This was such a fun summertime read! I love Mary Kay Andrews, her books always make me smile and this one did not let me down! I loved the mystery and romance combo and I loved the narrator as well! I thought she did a fantastic job! Solid 4 stars for me!

Thank you NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and Mary Kay Andrews for this audio arc in exchange for my honest review.

Title: Summers at the Saint
By: Mary Kay Andrews

Genre:
Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Mystery, Chick Lit

Summary/Review:
When Traci Eddings' late husband passed away, she inherited an old hotel. The Saint was a posh, but now rundown hotel, off the coast of St. Cecilia. The townspeople were divided by the river, those affiliated with The Saint and those who weren’t. You were either a ‘Saint’ or an ‘Aint’. This author weaves her talented writing to perfectly describe what happens when ‘The Saints’ and ‘The Ain'ts cross the lines of tradition and wade into the unknown territory of becoming one unified group.

This is my first read from Mary Kay Andrews and I quickly fell in love with her talented writing. The reader is drawn into the storyline, and the characters have a warm depth about them. Andrews weaves this mystery with unexpected plot twists filled with secrets which lead to loads of deception, and the overall themes of forgiveness, hope and new opportunities for love. I
loved devouring this novel and look forward to reading many more of the esteemed Mary Kay Andews Novels!


Thank you to Mary Kay Andrews, Macmillan Audio, and Netgalley for the Advanced Reader Copy for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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An excellent summer read, especially if you're looking for a vacation romance! I liked the narrator on this one as well. Thank you to NetGalley for the audibook arc!

Mary Kay Andrews is always such a fun, summery read and summers at the saint is no exception! A mystery with a splash of romance all set at an incredible hotel and this book does not disappoint!

A whole slew of characters that has you guessing until the end on what is happening! Perfect beach read this summer'

This was a super entertaining book! Mary Kay Andrews never fails to create a family drama with mystery to make it even more interesting. I was vested in this book from the start and kept making excuses to listen to it until the end (I usually only listen when I am working on something). I will definitely be recommending this one to my friends.

*"A delightful beach read that captures the essence of summer."*

"Summers at the Saint" transports readers to the idyllic shores of the fictional Belle Isle, a charming beach town where secrets, romance, and family drama intertwine. Drue Campbell, a down-on-her-luck attorney, unexpectedly inherits a beach bungalow from her estranged father. As she navigates her new life, she discovers hidden family connections, uncovers long-buried mysteries, and finds unexpected love.

Mary Kay Andrews skillfully weaves together vivid descriptions of coastal life, quirky characters, and a touch of nostalgia. The novel brims with sun-soaked days, salty sea breezes, and the allure of second chances. While the plot occasionally veers into predictable territory, the engaging writing style keeps readers turning pages.

If you're looking for a light, feel-good read to accompany your beach days, "Summers at the Saint" is a delightful choice.

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I could not put this book down. I was invested every step of the way. The characters were so lovable and relatable! It was amazing!

This is a charming, sweet and poignant book about idyllic summers at a pink-tinted resort. You can easily imagine yourself there as Mary Kay Andrews' lovely prose flows over you, assisted by a capable audiobook narration. This was my first book by Mary Kay Andrews, but it definitely will not be my last. Similar to Elin Hildebrand, Andrews writes with heart and her work is a cut above the usual romantic dramas out there. Very enjoyable.