This is the third book in the Avalon Bay series. I have really enjoyed getting to know these characters. We have been getting to know more and more about Tate over the last two books so it was great reading the story about him finding Cassie. I liked their chemistry and how they navigated all of the issues that they faced.

The Summer Girl
By: Elle Kennedy

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Omg I really enjoyed this book!

I loved the banter between Cassie and Tate!
I loved their friendship and how it became more.
I laughed out loud at times and cried at times. I also had a big ole stupid smile on my face!

Ughh but the family stuff and her awful mom broke my heart and made me angry.

Loved her Grandma! Everyone needs a grandma Lydia!

I got this as an ARC from NetGalley and I am so glad that I got it! It was good one to kick back off (hopefully) my reading!

Def put this one your TBR lists for when it comes out in July 2023!!

I really loved Cassie and Tate's story. I loved how they met and how they became "friends". There was definitely a surprise in the story as well but so glad they were able to rise above the issues it caused. Definitely worth reading.

Thank you to Net Galley and Elle Kennedy for an ARC of this story for an honest review.

4.5 Stars
The Summer Girl was exactly what I've come to expect from this series. It was a fun, beach read type of a new adult romance with a little bit of emotional drama. Elle Kennedy had me invested in the story, the characters, and their romance from the first page.

Cassie was a young woman who was trying to find her self-confidence and a fling for the summer. She had a lot of outside influences (family members) who made her question herself. The summer away was going to be one where she could get away from the statements that tore her down. I loved how she came into her own and learned to stand up for herself. I did have concerns at first when she kept talking and thinking about her boobs. There was a lot of boob talk. I wasn't expecting that from Kennedy, but then as the story progressed, I understood why. It ended up making a lot of sense to me.

Tate was a happy guy. He didn't seem to take things, especially relationships, too seriously. Which was interesting based on how much of a pedestal he put his parents' relationship on. I loved the war he had going on inside his head over giving into Cassie's proposal. 

Cassie and Tate's friendship turned fling turned possibly more was very entertaining. I loved their easy friendship and how they confided in each other. There were a lot of moments that made me laugh and a few that had me tearing up. They may have signed up for a summer fling, but I could see them going the distance pretty early on. 

The Summer Girl was even more fun because of all the side characters showing up from the previous books. I loved how the girls took Cassie under their wing. Mac and Gen along with their twin boyfriends added some hilarious moments. I also liked getting to know Cassie's grandmother a little more.

There were some great new side characters as well. Tate's parents were adorable, as were Cassie's twin sisters. Cassie's parents were messy, but that added a lot to the story. I loved seeing how her relationships with them changed as she grew over the summer.

The one thing I'm still not sure how I feel about was a twist that I kind of saw coming. It made a lot of sense, but also disappointed me in a way. I did like the way everything was explained and worked out in the end. 

The Summer Girl was a great addition to this series. I'm hoping Kennedy writes at least a couple more books in this series. They're perfect summer reads.

While I haven't read the Off-Campus or Briar U series by Elle Kennedy, I have read all three books within the Avalon Bay series and they have gotten even better with each book! Good Girl Complex was a little bit bubble-gum, as the title would suggest. Bad Girl Complex was edgier. Obvi.

The Summer Girl was my fave as it was ... more relatable ... a mostly average MC with a bit of family drama that wants to have fun and learns about herself, and life, in the process. We have some solid cameos from past MCs (which aren't even cameos as they are strong supporting characters) that will delight fans of the other books.

This series reminds me of a grown-up Barbie or Lego Friends movie franchise. In a good way ... great beach reads! :)

This is the third book in the Avalon Bay series and my favorite! This book is about Cassandra (Cassie) and Tate. Cassie is actually Lydia Tanner's grandmother who is the older lady who sold Mackenzie the Beacon hotel in book one. Cassie is only in Avalon Bay for the summer and wants a summer fling with Tate. Tate is normally the hook-up guy, but he is hesitant at first and ends up friend-zoning Cassie.

This has a dual POV and a virgin heroine. Does cover difficult parent relationships. Cassie's parents are divorced, and her mother is a textbook narcist. Her father is remarried and has two daughters with his current wife. Cassie does find out that her mother cheated on her father with somebody from Avalon Bay.

I enjoyed reading about characters from the other two books and I thought that Cassie was perfect for Tate. Cassie is funny, and sarcastic and babbles when she gets nervous which makes for some funny conversations between her and Tate. I did want more from the epilogue though and I am not sure how I feel about the reason for the third-act breakup. I think this would be a perfect beach read for summer.

Thank you, NetGalley, St Martins Press, and Elle Kennedy for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Elle Kennedy succeeds again in writing an amazing college summer romance. The FMC overcomes so much throughout the book and learns to be truly strong and herself. The MMC learns love and emotion.

Both main characters take us on a wild ride of their “summer fling”, a lot can happen in three months. Read this if you’re looking for amazing summer vibes and tension.

This book was fantastic, I fell in love with the characters! This is the best book in the series so far!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin Press for the opportunity to read this book in advance in exchange for an honest review.

If you’re looking for a beach read! What’s better than a summer romance with a touch of spice? The Summer Girl is the third book in Avalon Bay Series, but can be read as a standalone book. Author Elle Kennedy brings you the dual POV between Cassie and Tate classic trope: friends to lovers. While the main character, Cassie, can be naive a lot at times, it’s good to see her character grow throughout the story. For me this was a quick light hearted read, just wish I was reading this during the summer on a beach.

I really enjoyed this book; it was fun and sweet with some spice thrown in!! Cassie and Tate are total opposites, Tate is the sweet player in town and Cassie is a sweet and naïve girl, in town visiting. They shouldn’t make sense on paper, but they work.

Tate brings out such a confidence in Cassie that she didn’t have before. The way he helps her stand up for herself, and find her self-confidence, gah I just loved it!! As for Tate, it was fun to see the player brought to his knees by the new girl in town!

I will say that the drama at the end was wildly unexpected, but I can appreciate that it forced some tough but much needed conversation. And let me tell you, Cassie’s grandma Lydia’s most important rule of life had me literally laughing out loud! All in all, this was a quick and decently spicy read!

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If you love romcoms with friends to lovers, small town, and dual POV (and a little spice) this book is for you! 😉

It was my first book in the Avalon Bay series. ⛱️☀️ I didn't know there are two before this one, but after finishing this one, I want to check out the other books. This novel is the perfect beach read. It was fast-paced and entertaining. Tate is super cute😍 and Cassie is so sweet. ♥️


Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Griffin, and Elle Kennedy for this ARC!

This was the perfect summer read!! The characters were so likable and pulled you in. The story didn’t drag on or bore you at any point. Would love to read this again and be transported to this lovely beach town!

I think this is my favorite Avalon bay book! I adore Tate and Cassie.

I love that Cassie knows who she is and finds the strength to stand up for herself and own mental health.

Tate is such a cinnamon roll character. So sweet and loyal. I love how he encourages and supports Cassie.

This is a great book if you’re looking for a fun beach read. It’s about a summer break romance. I gave this book 3/5 stars. Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. The release date is July 18, 2023.

This was such a light, fun, romantic book! I really loved the two main characters Tate and Cassie. Their banter was adorable and felt like real interactions. I also thought Victoria was such a believable narcissist. I was a bit torn at the ending and thought perhaps it felt a bit rushed, but I don't know that I could think of a better way to end. it. This book is perfect for anyone looking for a sweet love story with nice sub plots throughout.

This book was cute! I didn’t realize it was part of a series, but that didn’t really seem to matter. The characters are like able- it’s a great beach read.

I enjoyed this one! It took place in a fun beach town setting with likable characters and an engaging plot.

If you're more of a closed door romance type of person, this will not be the book for you, Personally, I did think there was way too much emphasis on sex in this book. It took away from the storyline.

Overall, I gave this a three because I liked it but didn't love it. I would recommend it if you're looking for a mindless summer read.

It was my first book in the Avalon Bay series and I loved it. It's not summer yet, but I absolutely felt this light cool ocean breeze. I just immersed myself in this book and didn’t want to tear myself away from it for a minute. Therefore, I read it in a day. I just love the covers of this series and really would like to see them on my shelves. If you want flirting, witticism, love, relationships, and just a beautiful story, then this is it. This story of Cassie and Tate was just a fascinating one. My fascination was simply sparked by the fact that they went through a lot of obstacles on the way to love, and I love that they became very important to each other in the end. Of course, sometimes it seemed that they did not deserve so many obstacles and I would like to see them happy a lot longer. It is 100% on my list of the best reads of 2023 and I will buy it asap. If you just want a beautiful summer novel and miss summer as I do, then this book is for you!

For starters, I did not read the first two Avalon Bay series. I had a hard time getting into the story, though it was not missing backstory and was easy to follow without reading the prior 2 or back story.

The story follows Cassie, who awkwardly meets a local boy, Tate. Cassie is looking for her summer fling and the story follows a friends-to-lovers trope.

The story was easy to follow and included other aspects of their lives, including difficult family dynamics. Even for a beach read, I found it hard to get into and really fall for the characters.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

This is a fun and spicy book about a summer fling that turns into more. I really enjoyed this book. This is the first book I read of Elle Kennedy and I cant wait to read more. If you looking for a good summer vibes read then this is the book for you.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the advanced copy of The Summer Girl in exchange for an honest review.