Little did I know when I requested this book that there are two that came before. Immediate add to cart after reading this one! When Cassie returns to Avalon Bay for the summer with her grandmother before the sale of her families hotel The Beacon she isn’t looking for love. Cassie has a complicated relationship with both of her parents that sees trials and tribulations throughout this book ultimately leading Cassie to closure from her childhood. Cue in Tate and some of his friends from the area and Cassie is on the path to having a great summer. Overall a great read with a bit of spice.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

As always, Elle Kennedy knocks it out of the park. The Avalon Bay series quickly became a favourite of mine, providing that much needed escape from reality. Cassie and Tate are such a cute couple and I absolutely adored the friends to lovers plot.

A cute beach read!

Both MC's are likeable. They clearly have chemistry. good communication and are just overall a cute match.

I wish the story didn't take so long to "start".

This is the third book in the Avalon Bay series. This book totally made up for book #2 in the series. I was not a fan of the second book, I almost didn’t want to pick this one up, but I am glad I did. This book is the perfect beach read. It’s dual POV, friends to lovers, and some family drama in it. This book is such a quick and easy read. I recommend checking it out!

My first series by Elle Kennedy and I am in. I already own her backlist, and so I need to get on it. I loved it.

Elle Kennedy does not miss! I loved the setting and characters of this book. It was great seeing characters from the other books and a glimpse of where they are now. I would read this woman’s grocery lists!

I didn't love the first two books in this series... in my opinion, it doesn't have the same "UUUMPH" as the Off-Campus or BriarU series. I think my deep admiration for the first two series was what pushed me through the first two books of this series and then somehow brainwashed me into reading this new third book.

I LOVE small-town summer tropes. It is my absolute favorite. Cassie, a college senior, is spending the summer in Avalon Bay with her grandmother while figuring out what she wants to do after college. Never having been in a relationship, Cassie is hoping to find a summer fling and thinks that Tate, her very handsome and very temporary next-door neighbor, would be the perfect candidate. I will say, that Elle Kennedy has a unique way of playing on women's insecurities and glamorizing the beauty of men... she doesn't have my favorite writing style.

My rating system is find of comical, but 3 stars for me means I was able to read it.... didn't like it, didn't love it, but finished and didn't "DNR"...
Vibes:
* beach setting 10/10
** steaaaamy-ish
* shared/overlapping characters (!!, my favorite)

I was excited to learn there would be a new installment in the Avalon Bay series. It’s youthful, it’s fun and who doesn’t need a good beach read?

This book delivered on romance and drama. A well developed plot involving Cassie, a former Avalon Bay resident, who was visiting to help her grandmother close down her house and help her pack for a move to Boston. Cassie is such a delightful character, smart and funny, with a penchant for silver linings and unresolved issues with her parents. It was easy to relate to her and her struggles. Cassie wants to “fling” with the boy next door, Tate, who is a townie but house sitting for a couple. They meet, sparks fly…but can they find that elusive happily ever after? You will have to read it and find out!

Thank you to @netgalley and @stmartinspress for an advanced review copy. All opinions are my own.

Great addition to the series of Avalon Bay! Sometimes it is fun to come back to a series and see old and new characters in a different light. Sweet romance with summer vibes. The perfect beach read.

I really wanted to like this, but unfortunately, it was very much not for me. What could have been a fun summer fling romp ended up being something very different. Some characters felt very one dimensional and there were times it felt like cliches/stereotypes were being perpetuated. I was excited that the 3rd act conflict was external to the relationship, but was still not one I would have picked. The adults in this needed to pull up their big boy and girl pants and make better choices.

*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and St. Martin's Griffin for my honest review.*

A nice beach read and rom com with great banter and likeable characters. Third in a series, but definitely works as a stand alone.

Cassie is spending the summer in Avalon Bay with her grandmother and looking for a summer fling when she meets f' boy Tate and they teeter on the will they or won't they, friends or lovers line for most of the novel. As always, there is a break up, but the reason behind it is surprising.

A nice novel from a new to me author.

Strangers, to friends, to flinging, to more? Reading as Cassie and Tate's summer unfolded and their relationship evolved was an absolute delight! I loved how you get to dive into the characters and their complexities with their families and watch how it all entertwines with their summer. The conflict of emotions happening throughout the book is not because of the Tate and Cassie dynamic (hello, spark filled tension though), it's the others in their lives, which helps push them towards leaning on each other. It's always fun to run into characters you've met in previous books too! This was a fantastic addition to the Avalon Bay series!

This book really just took me for a ride. I loved the build up, the character development, and the writing. I would definitely read more from this author!

Elle Kennedy does it AGAN! I am obsessed with the AVALON BAY series and THE SUMMER GIRL does not disappoint. Cassie's story is a perfect addition to the series and makes for a perfect vacation or beach read. I highly recommend!

Of the three books in this series, this was the best - though I have 2 hang ups that are keeping it from a top rating. I always enjoy a friends to lovers trope and it was nice to have the storylines of the characters from the previous books wrapped up nicely. This is a fun, lighthearted (but still pretty smutty) beach read.

a fun and lighthearted book! not my favorite out of the series, but still had a good time reading it

I thought book #1 and 2 were okay, but I really struggled to get into this one. Maybe I’m too old? The character at 21 seemed really juvenile and I got bored with the whole summer sex trope.

I attempted to read this twice, unfortunately i decided to fully DNF. This book was just not for me!

"The Summer Girl" by Elle Kennedy is a lighthearted and entertaining novel that immerses readers in the world of summer romance. Kennedy's writing style is breezy, making it an easy and enjoyable read. The characters are likable, and the storyline carries the quintessential charm of a summer love story. However, the plot may lean on predictable elements, and some readers might crave more depth in character development. "The Summer Girl" earns a commendable 3.5 stars for its feel-good vibes and enjoyable narrative, with room for a bit more complexity in its storytelling.

Elle Kennedy has been a knockout author for me, and I was dying to read this book! It took me a lot longer to get into it; and I’m not sure if I ever really connected with the characters. Overall, I enjoyed it, but it isn’t my favorite of hers. I