Elle Kennedy's Avalon Bay series is an escape to a sunny beach town where opposites attract and you can't help but fall in love with a high and low group of friends - townies and clones. Tate, a lady's man we've seen as a friend to the Hartley twins who have since been paired off, finds himself running into the girl next door, Cassie - she's staying with her grandmother and he's housesitting in the ritzy part of town. She's looking for a fling, but Tate doesn't want to treat her that way. So. Much. Fun.

This is your summer beach read - it might feel like a fling, but you'll want to go back for more.

Tate and Cassie are everything you want from a summer romance. Loved every second of this edition to Avalon Bay.

4.5 ⭐️

This is just a great summer read that will have you rooting for the main characters! I LOVED the guy in this romance, Tate, who is known around Avalon Bay as someone who doesn’t commit, but is still respectful to women. You fall in love with his family, too, who own a boat selling business in the bay. Then there’s Cassie, a red headed senior in college who is visiting the Bay Area for the summer and has issues standing up to her narcissistic mother, nonchalant father, and distant stepmother. I don’t always love kids in books, but her twin sisters are adorable and add comedy in places where it’s needed.

This is the 3rd book in the Avalon Bay series and it is by far my favorite. The spice is great, the friendships made include characters we’ve already met, there’s lots of familial conflict as a subplot, and the romance is unproblematic and just fun to be around!

Honestly think this was my favorite book in the series so far. I remember wanting to have more of a story about Tate while reading the first two books. And Cassie was such a likable character.
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And man, Cassie’s mom… I did not see that all happening. Really good twist coming there!
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Elle Kennedy's books are so addictive and I think this was my favorite of her Avalon Bay series! The characters are so sweet even as they decide to be "just friends," and it was so funny when Tate agreed to help Cassie find a summer fling as if they weren't perfect for each other! How the family drama resolves was so dramatic but also so heartfelt! I also loved seeing the other characters from the series (no spoilers) throughout this book! It was so fun to read more of their stories!

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Griffin for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I had so much fun reading this sweet, moving and steamy romance, it really is the perfect summer read! Cassie is visiting Avalon Bay for the summer and staying with her grandmother. She is looking for a summer fling, to get some experience before she goes back for her senior year of college. Tate is a local who hides behind his surfer/player reputation but is hardworking, smart, charming, and sensitive. They have a couple meet cutes that are awkward and sweet, and they soon become friends. Cassie wants him to be her summer fling, but he likes her too much, turning her down, but offering to be her wingman instead. They live next door to each other, and end up spending lots of time together, having fun and even flirting a bit. Their attraction grows, and they soon agree to a summer fling with no expectations. But the more time they spend together, the more they begin to wonder if they could be more. But when family starts to get in the way, are they strong enough to fight for something/someone they never saw coming, who now owns their heart?
I loved Tate, and Cassie together, they were sweet, awkward at times, and had fun together. I felt their fiery chemistry from their very first interaction. Cassie was a great character, she was strong, supportive, and fun. I loved Tate and thought he was charming, kind, and romantic. I also loved all their friends who added so much fun and humor to this story as well. This romance melted my heart instantly with it's fabulous characters, heartfelt emotions and beautiful storyline. I was completely captivated and couldn't put it down!

A big thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and the author for the ARC of The Summer Girl! Expected release date: July 18, 2023

This is the 3rd installment of the Avalon Bay series, but I do believe it can be read as a stand alone novel. If you don't want spoilers for the first two books in the series, you should read those first as both MC's from those books show up in this one.

This book is your classic friends-to-lovers, beach read, with quite a bit of spice. If these are all things you're looking for, then you can stop your search! This novel is told in dual point of views which is a great way to get an inside look at each character's motivations. Both Cassie and Tate are likeable characters and its easy to root for their success as a couple through the whole story.

There are some subplots to this book that give the story a little more depth. Both MCs have serious topic with their respective parents that culminates into some drama towards the end of the book. This was really the point where I couldn't stop reading.

Ultimately, this is a cute, yet spicy young adult (ish) novel that is pleasing to read.

A fun fresh story of a young woman on the cusp of life. Loved the romance aspects,didn't expect the depths of the character's personalities. Made you root for their happy ending,I found the fmc to be very relatable

"The Summer Girl" grabs your attention from the very first scene where Cassie meets Tate. The meet/cute was definitely chuckle worthy. The story follows Cassie who is spending the summer on Avalon Bay visiting with her grandmother and also trying to connect with her father and his family. Cassie grew up in Avalon Bay but ended up living with her mom in Boston. She is in pursuit of a summer fling. Tate is attracted to Cassie but wants to keep her in the friend zone. What starts off as a friendship grows. However, forces beyond their control bring their relationship to a crossroad. This story is laced with humor and poignancy as Cassie navigates her summer in Avalon Bay.

The third book in this trilogy did not disappoint at all! I loved the relationship and chemistry between Tate and Cassie. The twist in the middle? I did not see coming (wowza! imagine finding that one out!!) and I loved how Cassie stood up for her self to her mom, dad, and stepmom finally!

After Ellie witnesses Tates breakup they fast become friends.
He soon becomes her wingman since they both agree to not become more.
But soon thay becomes more.
The smut is good
There's a shocking twist at the end.
Overall I really enjoyed it.

Okay I kind of loved Cassie and Tate. I just read book 2 in this series and I definitely like this one way more. I found Cassie to be super relatable. She was witty which made this a fun read as well. Tate is such a sweetheart and his good guy personality is so charming. The twist at the end…I did not love, but it did sort of balance out all the perfection and I appreciate that for Cassie’s family there wasn’t just some kids and makeup moment, it felt more authentic that she felt the things she felt unapologetically.

This is such a fun summer romance, and I love the Avalon Bay series!

I enjoyed this love story immensely. Cassie and Tate are so sweet together and the progression from friends to lovers to being in love followed such a natural timeline that I felt like I was falling in love too. There a few serious topics brought up in the book, but I thought they were handled in an appropriate and sensitive manner. This is the kind of novel that I love and Elle Kennedy excels at writing. The audiobook is fantastic and the narrators Teddy Hamilton and Caitlin Elizabeth make it all seem so real.

Another great contemporary romance in Avalon Bay. Cassie and Tate were such a sweet couple. I also enjoyed getting glimpses of past characters to continue their story lines throughout the series.

A nice quick, easy read that goes will pair well with the pool or beach this summer.

Thank you for the eARC.

As the titles says this is such a perfect summer romance and if you’ve read the first two books in the series you know that’s it’s a treat to be back in Avalon Bay. Cassie is looking for a summer fling and when she propositions Tate and he turns her down they decide they’re better off as friends. That actually surprised me in a good way as I thought it showed maturity and a good nature in Cassie especially as she’s so young, I just really liked her character so much, I found her to be endearing and just super likable. Tate was also a great hero, I thought his honesty was refreshing and he did make me swoon a little. You get dual narration and the audio performance from Caitlin Elizabeth and Teddy Hamilton was absolutely perfect. Definitely recommended as a great summer read, some spice, some emotion and great summery vibes.

This is the third in a series based on a small tourist town. Elle Kennedy describes the conflict of locals and wealthy tourists as a side story in each of their novels. Cassie and Tate coming from different worlds slate around each other, finally agree for a just for now relationship, bit feeling and crazy family members get in the way. Elle Kennedy crafts a story that keeps you interested from the beginning to the end.

This is one of my fave books of 2023 so far. I didn’t see Cassie and Tate coming and I am so glad I was able to read this book ahead of time. The book right before this one in the Avalon Bay series wasn’t my favorite but this book completely redeemed itself. I couldn’t stop reading this book. I had to know how everything was going to play out.

This couple was just everything you want a young couple to be. It’s hard to find the connection of younger couples sometimes but these two did it for me.

Highly recommend this book! The Summer Girl was definitely one of my top reads of 2023!

This is the third book in the Avalon Bay Series. I have not read the two previous books but I didn’t feel like I needed to read them to understand this one.
Cassie comes back to Avalon Bay to stay with her grandma for the summer and to attend the reopening of the Beacon hotel her grandmother just sold.
Cassie is looking for a summer fling and meets a local named Tate.
This book was cute. It has a very big YA feel to it though so this would be a great book to read if you are used to reading YA and are looking to get into NA romance.
There’s hardly any spice, it’s mainly talked about in passing. The majority of the book is fun and lighthearted.


Thank you #netgalley for the E-Arc

4.25/5
This is by far my favorite of the Avalon Bay books. Cassie and Tate were a match made in heaven, or on the beach, as it were. I love their meet cute, I love when they decided to fling, I loved the beach games, and I loved when they fell in love. I especially like how the third act chaos and drama wasn't really what you com to expect from romance reads, and it was a nice change of pace. This book, and all the books set in Avalon Bay give that summer vibe and reminds me of summers past. which makes them excellent summer/beach reads.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with and eARC in exchange for the opportunity to provide my honest review.

I'm surprised to see that this is the first book I've read by Elle Kennedy, as she's written quite a few. I enjoyed this one, so I hope I get a chance to read more by her. The romance was fun and the characters in Avalon Bay came to life.

The Description:
College student Cassie Soul hasn’t spent an entire summer in Avalon Bay in years, not since her parents divorced and her mother spitefully whisked her away to Boston. Now that her grandmother is selling the boardwalk hotel that’s been in their family for five decades, Cassie returns to the quaint beach town to spend time with family, ring in her twenty-first birthday… and maybe find herself a summer fling.

On her first night in town, she finds the perfect candidate: Tate Bartlett, Avalon Bay’s fun-loving golden boy.

Tate, sailing instructor and lovable player, is no stranger to flings. In fact, he’s always down for a good time. But the moment he meets Cassie, he knows she’s not the girl you play games with. Cassie is gorgeous, hilarious, and, frankly, the coolest person he’s ever met. The last thing he wants to do is risk breaking her heart, and so he reluctantly puts her in the friend-zone… only to realize he made a huge mistake. Soon, his attraction to Cassie becomes impossible to ignore. He wants that fling now. Big-time.

And maybe even something more.

As Cassie and Tate walk the line between friends and lovers, they’re about to discover that their situation is the least complicated part of this equation. Because Avalon Bay is full of secrets—and their relationship might not survive when those secrets come to light.

My Thoughts:
This would make a great beach read. Cassie is a great character. She's smart, considerate of others, and has been faced with some difficult issues. Tate, Cassie's romantic interest, is also a great character: good-looking, responsible, fun-loving and has good character. Cassie's mom, Victoria, is an evil person who is easy to dislike. Cassie's Dad is much easier to like. The setting, Avalon Bay, seems like a picturesque beach town and I liked all the sailing adventures. The Beach Games were just pure fun. This book dealt with relationships and secrets and their effects on others.