The book releases in a few weeks and when I saw the ARC on NetGalley, I immediately requested it. I have read several of Kennedy’s books and have really liked them and her writing style.

Cassie is spending the summer with her Grandma and father. She is hoping for a summer fling but finds so much more.

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This was a cute, fun, beachy summer read. Even without reading the other two Avalon Bay books, I was still transported to the world. My biggest complaint is that that timelines sometimes seemed off, but if you can get past that, it’s a really enjoyable book. I loved Cass working through her family drama with Tate’s help and support

I love this entire crew of characters in the series. I am genuinely hoping the author writes another one to add to it. There was humor, and drama, as well as continuing some of the storylines from previous books. The characters were all so well developed that I was drawn in to the story not only to find out what happened to the main characters, but also to find out little tidbits of characters from the other two books. I'd love to live in this summer town!

I loved being back in Avalon Bay! And I think this may be my favorite of the three. Of course, I loved the setting. The beach games was a fun addition too. Cass and Tate had great banter and chemistry. A great summer read!

I received this ebook from Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion and review. I loved every minute of it! Tate is your usual small town player but watching him become someone who can fall in love warmed my heart. Cassie is looking for an escape from her life with her mom and watching her grow into a confident woman was beautiful to see. I loved the two of them together.

The Summer Girl is a wonderful read. I really enjoyed this one. I love the flirty banter between Cassie and Tate. Cassie split time in Avalon Bay growing up. Your heart goes out to her as she is pushed aside by her family. I love how Cassie grows and stands up for herself in this. I love how Tate brings out the passionate side of Cassie. There is this instant draw that will have you glued to the pages. Tate lived in Avalon Bay since he was a kid and helps run his family business. He is a sweetheart who has not found the right one yet. Summer flings and friendly competition will put a smile on your face as Tate and Cassie grow closer. I love them together so much. Tate and Cassie bring out the best in each other. If you have not read the Avalon Bay series yet you need to.

Elle Kennedy strikes again with another banger! What I love about Elle Kennedy is her realistic and relatable characters, and The Summer Girl is no different! I’ve just finished a second reading of it, and can I just say I loved how much a genuinely laughed during this book. I wanted to revisit a book where I felt like I was hanging out with friends and it’s definitely an Elle book for that.

I struggled to get through this one. The synopsis sounded good and I’ve really liked Elle Kennedy’s writing in the past, but something about this one felt too forced. The dialogue felt kinda hokey. The characters felt gimmicky. There wasn’t any really any believable chemistry between the couple.

Overall I’ll still give Kennedy’s books a try, but this one just didn’t cut it.

This was my favorite of the Avalon Bay series yet. We may have met Tate Bartlett in the other books but this showed a whole new side to him. I really enjoyed seeing both Tate and Cassie grow as characters. There were a lot of messages embedded within that made the story that much deeper. From dealing with toxic parents, self esteem, and standing up for yourself - this one covered it all. With some spice thrown in for an extra measure, Elle Kennedy really hit it out of the park with this one.

A big thank you to Netgalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Elle Kennedy for the E-Arc in exchange for my honest review.

The Summer Girl is the PERFECT way to ring in the summer.

Elle has the amazing ability to transport you to this beautiful beach town and its wonderful citizens. I think on some level, everyone wishes to be a Cassie. To be able to go visit a beach town and have an exciting summer romance with a dreamy sailer/your neighbor This story allowed me to live that experience and then some. ❤️

The Summer Girl will pull you in with characters we know and love but will keep you enthralled with a new steamy romance and some ever-entertaining drama!

This was a great quick read! Summer in a book. Already excited for the next one! 🤞🏻

I love Avalon Bay! I Enjoyed Cassie and Tates story and was actually shocked by this book and laughed and cried! all the feels.

I loved this summer romance so much! Cassie returns to Avalon Bay for the summer and is looking for a summer fling. she thinks she finds the perfect candidate in Nate, her gorgeous neighbor and town’s playboy.

I binge listened to this thanks to Macmillan audio! I loved Cassie, she was so funny and real. She grew so much in the story as a young woman learning to stand up for herself with her family and set healthy boundaries. Of course the relationship between Cassie and Nate was my favorite part of the story, and I loved their friends to lovers journey. I haven’t read the other books in this series, and it did not take anything away from this story. I highly recommend it!

This story is as addictive as all the others in the series, sexy, funny and emotional, I loved it, the characters are both charming, they gave me all the feelings.

Tate and Cassie are attracted from the first moment they meet, their attraction is palpable throughout the pages and even though Tate puts Cassie in the friend-zone to avoid breaking her heart, the more time they spend together the more impossible deny, their electrifying chemistry is off the charts, I love their relationship and the easy friendship they cultivate.

I love friends to lovers’ stories, and this is so charming and sexy and I love the way they slowly build stronger feelings. But as always with this author's stories, secrets and unexpected twists test the relationship that they begin to build.

Summer Girl is a slow burn, steamy, emotional, and captivating romance that left me with a smile and a heart warm with happiness, highly recommended for fans of
Friends to Lovers
Slow Burn
Small Town
Steamy
Cinnamon Roll Hero
Summer Read
Secrets
friends’ dynamic

I really enjoyed the writing style by Elle Kennedy! I had never read a book before by Kennedy and I was pleasantly surprised. This was a very sweet summer fling romance that was easy to follow and a quick read compared to other heavier books.

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That characters felt a little immature and mature at the same time. I also felt that the characters were a little underdeveloped. Overall, I would definitely check out other books by Kennedy in the future. I would really like to see a change in genre.

I absolutely love this series from Elle Kennedy. I've been a reader of Kennedy for years and her writing just keeps getting better and better. Even when I think she's hit perfection, she outdoes herself. This book was exactly what I was looking for at the exact right time. I loved revisiting Avalon Bay. Tate and Cassie's chemistry is combustible and I absolutely adored their banter. I loved getting to see the previous characters from this series, especially the beach games. I legit had several laugh-out-loud moments through this book.
There's some steam in this story, although not as much as in Kennedy's previous novels but she can definitely write some great steamy tension, and again - the chemistry is HOT!
Kennedy tackled some heavy topics of family dynamics and toxic family relationships. One of the things I really enjoyed was watching Cassie grow into her self-confidence. I loved Tate's character from the beginning of this series and I'm so happy that Cassie was his heroine. They were just such a fun, likable couple.
I just really loved this book. I adore this series.
Elle Kennedy delivers another wonderful novel into the world and made my heart so happy.
Thank you to Elle Kennedy, St. Martin's Griffin, and #Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review

Tate and Cas' relationship from beginning to end was up and down. Love how all past characters of Avalone Bay evolve with each book, and the spice is still there. Drama is also part of the package, so watch out.

Honestly I really loved this book. I love a summer setting, and who doesn’t like a summer fling? Cassie and Tate were both very likable characters and I loved their connection. Tate was so much more complex and and emotional than you’d originally imagine and I love how he helped Cassie in so many ways. I honestly even cried twice in the last 15% of the book lol. Grateful for the opportunity to read this ARC! I will post a review on my Instagram on release day and update my feedback with the link to my post.

I just love this series! This one brought more drama then I was expecting. This book had me worked up a few times! It touches on complicated family lives and reminds us all that we all make mistakes and it doesn’t need to define us if we learn from it!

I spent every summer at a small lake resort so I am such a sucker for these books!

Grab a drink, get out the lawn chair and soak up this great book!

Thank you, net galley, for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

I started on my Elle Kennedy journey this year, and I am just loving her!

This one is the perfect summer read. It has a feel good summer fling, the banter, the flirting, all of it. It’s the perfect book to grab and read by the pool or at the beach! True to fashion, I loved this one of hers.

This book is the perfect summer beach read! I wish I was able to read it while laying on the sand near water, but alas that did not happen. I loved the romance in this book. Cassie & Tate felt like best friends and lovers! Their opposite lives and family differences gave a great dynamic to the story. I loved seeing Cassie grow and having a friend group solidified as well.

I did feel like the third act conflict came out of nowhere and not what I expected AT ALL. A bit out there but it was handled pretty well. The spice was also great! It added to their love story and didn’t overpower the book. The small town feeling and atmosphere was also *chefs kiss*. Overall, a super fun and cut beach read!

Thank you NetGalley for the arc🥰