this was my first book by this author, really enjoyed the story and the characters, will look for more books by the author.

Another wonderfully captivating story by Radclyffe. Chase is a ranger/DNR officer/firefighter catch all to keep her mountain and people safe. She can be called out anytime day or night and be gone extended periods of time.
Lily is a doctor has has covid burnout after working in the ER for months non stop. She is looking for a much needed break and change. Her friend asks her to volunteer as a summer camp medic, which she does happily.
Then she meets Chase and suddenly the summer looks even brighter but she is warned off of Chase who has her own demons she's working through.
Their attraction cannot be denied and they aren't trying to stop it.
As the end of the summer draws near they will have hard decisions to make.

I really enjoyed this but I am big fan of Radclyffe, you can never go wrong with any of her books.
This is definitely worth your time.
Thank you #NetGalley #BoldStrokesBooks for this ARC

This was a quick, fun read on a cold winter day. I was hoping for a bit more character development with Ford, but liked the main plot line.

What can you say about a Radclyffe book that hasn’t already been said? She’s a great storyteller. She creates credible, complex characters and throws them into a world full of angst while guaranteeing all will be well. This book is no exception and I liked it. I liked the nod to the impact of Covid on healthcare professionals which was adeptly handled. I liked the mixed up kids at the summer camp and I liked the growing realisation of the two main characters that there might be more to their relationship than just one summer.

Lily and Chase hook up when Lily comes to be Camp Doctor at her friend’s summer camp. It’s just a break from her routine in an ER but she expects to return after a summer sabbatical. Chase is a local ranger who faces danger front and centre and doesn’t need a girlfriend. She and Lily are perfect for a summer fling. But each challenges the other to look deeper, to be someone different, to see beyond the usual. That’s fine for a summer but then Lily has to go back to "normal life".

Beautifully written and developed, I know I’m in safe hands with Radclyffe.

I was given a copy of this book by Netgalley

You can always count on a good romance from Radclyffe and Only this Summer does not disappoint. I love a little outdoor adventure intertwined with a steamy romance so this one goes on the re-read list. I couldn't put this one down and finished it on a rainy afternoon.
Would recommend.

3.5 stars. A sweet and low angst romance. This book is set at a summer camp and I like how Radclyffe always knows how to add some medical parts into her books. Here, also some insights in the work of rangers were added, which I liked, and the outdoor scenery worked well for me. This book is very light and while it probably won’t leave a long-lasting impression I enjoyed reading this, as I do most of Radclyffe’s books.

Lily is an ER doc who is burned out by the effects of the pandemic on her work so she accepts a “relaxed” job as a doctor at summer camp, watching out over a couple dozen of teens for a few months. The camp is run by her best friend Sarah who has a younger sister Chase. Chase is a ranger at the park and is forced to help out in the camp which does not make her a happy camper as she prefers to work on her own, but she does like the presence of Lily.

Lily is absolutely not interested in meeting anybody, but that mindset is thrown out the window almost the moment she meets Chase. I was afraid, that this would be an insta-love type of book, but luckily it stays at insta-lust and Radclyffe takes the time to build the romance. Both Lily and Chase are immediately easy to like and they both have some trauma in their past that they are still working to overcome. These are ingredients that could have easily made this a heavy or angsty book, but it stays light. For me personally, I think this book could actually have made a bigger impact if it would go just a little but further into their personal development and if there would have been more attention or depth to some other details, like the age-gap (I estimate it around 15 years) which is hardly mentioned, and their relationship with Sarah. I also thought for a moment there would be a rival for Lily and Chase’s romance, which I found an interesting development, but it turned out there wasn’t.
Besides the romance between Lily and Chase there is also a nice secondary storyline about an unexpected friendship between two teens in the camp which I enjoyed and I could have read more about them.

In summary, this romance is rather straightforward and very low on angst, it is well-paced and well-written as can be expected from Radclyffe. If you’re looking for an easy and sweet book to read set in an outdoor environment, this is a good choice.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Another great read from Radclyffe. Not exactly one of her First Responder or Cop and Doc novels or even just Doc novels (although Lily is a doctor and Chase a forest ranger) but close. The story of their summer romance and the catastrophes to which Chase has to respond. My only criticism is that I would have liked a bit more about Chase when she was responding to a call out. Mainly it seemed to be what Lily was doing while Chase was away when a call out happened.

Radcliffe’s Only this summer was an enjoyable read. The front cover grabbed me instantly, because, wow, just look at the setting. Something like that just piques my interest instantly. The storyline was pretty much straight into it, with no slow burn, but still nice enough characters. The book is a little on the shorthand for my liking… I like the details! Build-ups! And with a cover like that, I expected some form of setting description which was lacking in the storyline. ( I think it’s me though, I’m just too fussy).

As I said, a good read, with no angst at all. Just two women falling for each other in the mountains. The only fault I have is the ending seemed very rushed.

3.4 out of 5

Look, I have a feeling I’m going to be the odd one out one this one, but for me this wasn’t one of Radclyffe’s best and I even had a hard time connecting with the story.
Radclyffe is one of the authors that for me is a must read, not matter what and I usually end up enjoying the stories the author tells and connecting with at least one character, I didn’t for this one.

Lily is an ER doctor, the pandemic has wreaked havoc on all medical professionals and she was offered an opportunity to get away from it all by her best friend Sarah. Lily will be the summer medic at a summer camp, where she meets, maybe re meets Chase, a ranger and Sarah’s sister. Both dealing with a traumatic (recent) past they find each other start to see things differently.

A couple things for me, Sarah is Lily’s best friend but she doesn’t know her sister or what she does, what happened in her past? Seems very strange to me. Seeing as these women are best friends, why don’t we have more scenes between them? There is a secondary storyline about a couple of campers, I feel things get picked up but not followed through. I liked the story that was touched on Marty seems great and the influence they have over Ford seems so positive and for lack of better word healthy, it’s a shame we don’t get more of it. And I think maybe that’s an issue with this book for me, it all seems rather surface level, with some quick deep dives into certain things. Not to mention the writing style, it seemed off some how,I couldn’t get into it, tome it didn’t flow, it was a strange experience while reading Radclyffe.

This won’t be a recommended Radclyffe read from me, please do read other reviews because I’m sure I’ll be a very tiny minority.

Lily needs a sanity break. She has just lived through the early years of Covid as a Manhattan emergency doctor and is bone tired and emotionally exhausted. Lily decides to use her extended summer vacation to be a physician at a teenage wilderness camp.

Chase grew up on the mountains where her sister’s wilderness camp is located. Loving the outdoors has her working as an Environmental Conservation Officer. Chase has grown up surrounded by losses and so she lives her life with few attachments.

Radclyffe creates characters we fall in love with time and again with Lily and Chase being no exception. Utilizing her medical background Radclyffe writes authoritatively about Lily’s years facing Covid in its infancy and then through the devastation.

Only This Summer has a distinctive balance and cadence which can only come from an experienced wordsmith. This helps the reader to lose themselves thoroughly in the engaging romance. We all know the happily ever after is there but it is the journey which keeps us coming back and few tell us about the journey as well as Radclyffe.

I received a free advance review copy from Bold Strokes Books through NetGalley. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Brilliant f/f romance with all the feels
What a great read! This is how a romance is supposed to be: all the feels from the first page onward, chemistry, attraction, relatable and likeable characters. This one is from start to finish a masterpiece.
From the start I was totally hooked: the city slicker doctor with her beemer who not only lost her way on the road but amidst the onslaught and slaughter of corona lost her joy and is deeply fatigued. The confident ranger who has her own scars (with uniform - swoon). They meet in the middle of a serene beautiful mountain setting which lends itself to healing and grounding oneself. radclyffe masterfully inserts chemistry, tension of the most delicious kind, delightful discoveries. The attraction is all there right from the start, it builds, it is relentless and it so wonderfully suits the two main characters, Lily and Chase. It was a joy to revel in this budding love and it came as no surprise that Cupid was among the archers in summer camp and aimed true. There are obstacles to overcome but no overblown drama, just life and a very neat and satisfying end.
The setting is like another near main character so vividly described and brought to life that I was catapulted into the greenery of the mountains, the vista of the lake and almost felt the early morning breeze caressing the main characters when waking up. And I loved how radclyffe focuses in a side-story on two teenagers in camp, both in their own way outsiders, and how they grow during this summer.
Brilliant and a very precious book!

This is the first Radclyffe book I read that isn’t part of a series, or is not yet part of a series, (definitely has prospects to become book 1) and I enjoyed it very much.
Lily is a New York ER doctor burned out post pandemic. Her best friend Sarah offers her a summer alternative as a summer camp medic. Enter Sarah’s little sister Chase, a forest ranger.
Chase lives her life after loosing both parents and her ability to free clim post an accident as a committed officer who rarely takes any breaks. She is instantly attracted to Lily and is willing to give this attraction all her attention for the next couple of months.
Lily is conflicted by the pull she feels towards Chase but the circumstances make it difficult for them to spend a lot of time together and explore those feelings. Besides, at the end of the summer she returns back to her ER life in NYC.
All in all a great read that I fully recommend.

This was a very good read. I loved how sweet the two leads were with one another, yet the sexual chemistry was also there very much from the start. I liked that the author didn’t insert drama for drama’s sake, and the leads were emotionally mature and communicative. The wilderness setting was interesting and taught me things I didn’t know about the ranger profession. Overall a very enjoyable book from an accomplished author.

Only this Summer by Radclyffe was very enjoyable.
I loved how realistic the main characters were.
I felt the pacing was good which had me finishing this one in a single sitting.
The story-line was really enjoyable and engaging.
I found this to be a hard one to put down.
I will be checking out Radclyffe's backlist after finishing this one.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Bold Strokes Books,
Thank You for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this eARC!

Waking up to the news of the mass shooting at a queer club in Colorado Springs really put me in a dark mood today so I decided to spend my Sunday inside and start reading my e-ARC of this book to take my mind off the news.

What a perfect distraction. Chase and Lilly’s love story was the best reminder that queer people deserve to love, be in love, and have a happily ever after.


While it started off as a slow burn, it quickly turned into a steamy and fun romance. I looked up from my kindle and suddenly it was the evening and I was on the last chapter of the book.

I loved the setting, the two main characters, and all of the side storylines and characters. I hope this isn’t the last we see of everyone. It would be fun to get a follow up story about Marty. fingers crossed!

I’m so thankful to netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book early and I’m going to recommend it to all of my friends when it comes out in Dec.

This is a story of Lily, a New York City ER doctor and Chase, an Environmental Conservation Officer (search and rescue, fire duty and more).

Lily arrives burned out after the pandemic and is seeking a quiet place to recharge. Lily is on a temporary assignment for the summer and Chase lives full time in the mountains.

Chase has a history of physical trauma that caused her to shift careers, so she can understand Lily's desire to rebalance her career and life.

Chase has an attraction for Lily, but Lily is cautious. However, eventually both, Lily and Chase, give in to the passion.

Sarah is Chases’ sister and Lily's close friend, is against the new romance. Sarah is concerned that Lily and Chase are making an impulsive decision based on want & lust and that each of them will get hurt.

I didn't connect to the other characters (campers), but I felt they didn't overwhelm the wonderful story of Chase and Lily.

The story builds around different obstacles for Lily and Chase to overcome, and the ending is worth the wait. Overall, it's a traditional romance and enjoyable read. I highly recommend this book.

This story should be part of a new series by this author, I would really like that, because I have been wanting to know more, both about the two protagonists here, Lily and Chase, as well as several secondary protagonists, such as Ford and Marty and even Natalie or Sarah. Many possibilities to discover. From the looks of it, that's not going to be the case, though I really hope I can find out more about this group of women at Camp Thunder Ridge.

The story begins when Lily arrives at the camp to do volunteer work as a doctor, since she is physically and mentally exhausted after having spent the pandemic in a New York hospital as an ER doctor. Sarah, a good friend of Lily, is in charge of the camp and her sister Chase is an Environmental Conservation Officer, in charge of pursuing environmental violations and risk situations in the area, such as trail accidents, forest fires and the like.

With this summer job, Lily tries to overcome the stress and sadness she suffers after the pandemic, but the first thing that happens to her is to cross paths with Chase and she immediately realizes how unprepared she is to face such a change of environment as to the attraction that Chase provokes her. Chase, in turn, will not be prepared to face the great attraction that he will immediately feel for Lily. She has her own demons, fears and reluctance. Obstacles to overcome. And they won't be the only ones, when day-to-day situations add to this, further limiting the chances that the two of them can meet alone.

So through so many difficulties it's been really nice to see the evolution of this relationship.

And as I said, the secondary characters have helped a lot to maintain the interest in the story and even increase it.

It has been a really interesting read, a traditional romance, comme il faut, with all the steps, sexiness, thrill and beauty, highly recommended.