This is the perfect summer beach read for when you want to switch off and escape to another world. Elle Kennedy nails it again with this book. Filled with humour, romance and sprinkled with a little friends to lovers makes for a great read.

Elle Kennedy has become an instant read for me…her new series is perfect for Summer and I hope she continues to write more!

I loved that he fell first after warning her over and over not to fall for him. Their banter was immaculate and the tension was everything!

This book aggravated me.

The book is centered around Cassie, who is visiting family for the summer, in search of a short-term fling. The first guy she meets is Tate, your typical uncommitted playboy. They had an instant physical attraction to one another, but he friendzones her because he’s afraid she’ll become too attached. Blech.

For the majority of the book, Tate and Cassie both are making comments and inner dialogue about Cassie’s boobs. Either Tate is fantasizing about her big boobs or Cassie is discussing how big her boobs are. Before chapter 5, I was exhausted out about hearing how big Cassie’s boobs are. I felt like I was reading about shallow teenagers.

And the breakup at the end? I don’t want to give it all away, but it was ridiculous. How could she blame Cassie but not her own husband?? I get so sick of people blaming women for a man’s shortcomings. The misogyny was intense in this book and left my stomach feeling sour.

The only thing about this book I enjoyed was how ridiculous Cassie’s mom was😂

I received this book for free for an honest unbiased review from Netgalley.

I wish more books were this well written. Characters were witty and the setting fantastic.

Loving this series! I loved Cassie.
She heads to Avalon Bay and hopes to find a fling while she is taking care of business there but finds so much more. Family drama almost takes over the romance but the romance is strong in this one! I can’t wait to read the next one.
Thank you #StMartinsPress and #NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review

This was a fun book! I enjoyed getting to know the characters. Perfect beach read! I love all of her books.

this book did not disappoint. What a fun story, entertaining from start to finish. Thank you for my copy in exchange for a review.

I love everything elle Kennedy writes. This is no different. Perfect summer romance story. Definitely recommend.

Elle Kennedy is one of my favorite authors, and this summer romance standalone was perfect! I absolutely loved the rival component, the bet aspect! It was all the angst and romance I love in a summer contemporary romance!

Elle Kennedy hits every time. This was yet another book by her I absolutely devoured!Lovely story with fabulous characters.

This was such a fun romcom story! Cassie returns home to Avalon Bay to spend her 21st birthday and hopefully have a summer fling. In walks Tate who may actually want more than a fling and more than a friendship. Usually it’s the other way around. Can Tate convince Cassie that he is serious? You should pick up the story and find out! 4.5 stars

I did enjoy the storyline of this book but some of the dialogue seemed unrealistic or immature for the age range of the characters.

Elle Kennedy is great and I am so glad I got to read this book. I’m partial to her off-campus series but this was a fun change.

I haven't read the first books in the series but appreciated that this could be read as a standalone book. I find for summer romances I really have to love the setting to get into the book - while this little beach hometown was cute, I didn't find myself loving it. I really liked Tate and Cassie both and loved the dual POV - but their relationship felt a little surface level for me. I would have loved to get MORE from them as a couple to really root for them. But a cute summer read for sure!

Thanks to Netgalley for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

DNF at 25% - I’ve enjoyed Elle Kennedy’s other books but personally I just couldn’t get into this one. Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This is the third book in the Avalon Bay series and I think it might be my favorite!

It’s a fun and spicy romance set in the beach town Avalon Bay. The book can be read as a standalone but characters from the other books do make appearances. Tate and Cassie’s chemistry was off the charts and their banter was filled with humor. I loved how Cassie was awkward and babbled in front of Tate in their first encounters and how protective Tate was of Cassie. I absolutely adored their relationship. If you’re looking for a fun summer romance to read to escape the cold, this is it!

I recently read The Summer Girl by Elle Kennedy, and I must say that it was a delightful and heartwarming read. The book follows the story of Cassie Soul, a college student who returns to her hometown of Avalon Bay for the summer to spend time with her family and maybe find a summer fling. On her first night in town, she meets Tate Bartlett, Avalon Bay's fun-loving golden boy, and the two embark on a journey of friendship, love, and self-discovery.

The author has done an excellent job of creating a relatable and endearing protagonist in Cassie. Through her struggles with her family and her search for love, we see how she grows and develops as a person. The book is also a reflection of the importance of family and the challenges that come with it.

One thing that stood out to me was the author's ability to create a sense of nostalgia and warmth throughout the book. The setting of Avalon Bay is charming and idyllic, and the characters are well-developed and endearing. The book is a perfect mix of romance and comedy, and the chemistry between Cassie and Tate is electric.

Overall, The Summer Girl is a delightful and heartwarming read that will leave you feeling happy and satisfied. The author has created a relatable and endearing protagonist in Cassie, and the book is a reflection of the importance of family, love, and self-discovery. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romantic comedies, heartwarming stories, and books that make you feel good.

This is/was the perfect summer read. The chemistry, the banter, the "can't wait until they realize they have REAL feelings for each other... it's all so perfectly Elle Kennedy.

An instant attraction turned friends to lovers. This book is a perfect, fast paced, easy summer read.

I have been looking forward to Cassie’s story for a while and EK did not disappoint! I absolutely love the chemistry between Cassie and Tate. I could truly envision myself back in Avalon Bay