It’s flippin cold here and this book made me think I like summer (I am not really a fan, but this book had me dreaming). First I should admit that this is my first Avalon Bay novel, so I can’t compare it to the rest of the series. And it can be read as a stand alone.

This had me from the start. I loved Cassie and Tate and rooted for them from the start. They had great chemistry and witty banter. The playboy and the virgin trope was done well and the two seemed like a good fit.

I need to look up other books by the author and give them a try.

Thank you NetGalley and St Martins Press for this arc of The Summer Girl by Elle Kennedy.

I one hundred percent enjoyed this book. I always enjoy good banter, pretty likable main/side characters (except Cassie’s mom, insert eye roll), dual POV and a bit of a twist at the end. This had a nice amount of spice too. There is one trope that was presented later in the book that I didn’t care for, but I won’t mention it as I don’t want to spoil it for another reader. The book could’ve been a bit shorter as well. Some of the parts towards 60-70% of the book kind of drug on and became a little annoying.

I absolutely recommend this book. It’s a great pool or beach read. This was my first Elle Kennedy book and I will absolutely read more of her books. This is also apart of a series, but can be read as a standalone.

This is the third book in the Avalon Bay Series although you could read as a stand alone.

🩷 Dual POV
🩷 Good banter and chemistry
🩷 Ending has a good twist you won’t see coming!
🩷 Not super spicy

This was a DNF for me. I tried to connect with the characters and story but just couldn’t seem to get into it. Sad 😔

Unfourtunalty I couldn't get into this book. As we all know sometimes books can hit us at certain times and this one wasn't being read at the right time. I am hoping to revisit and when I do I will come and give an updated review,

Overall this was a fun read! Cassie and Tate had great chemistry and it was an easy and fun read with a twist u didn’t see coming. Friends to lovers isn’t my favorite trope but I love the teaching the friend dating tips and advice and then falling hard for them which Kennedy did well here! I like the Avalon Bay series but I prefer Kennedy’s hockey books.

Thank you St Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.

I thought that this was a fun romance. However, I realized that it is not my favorite type of romance. I don't love the almost instant love between the main characters. I also really do not like how objectifying. I did like the setting and the descriptions. I also really like that there are a bunch of friendships and examples of strong female friendships that support one another.

This is the story of Cassie who moves back to Avalon Bay for the summer to house sit. She meets Tate a sailing instructor. Cassie and Tate find themselves kissing at a party. However, Tate quickly puts Cassie in the friend-zone. Though after not too long he realizes just how big of a mistake that is for them. Can they handle staying in the friend-zone or will the attraction win finding them in a relationship?

Content: Sex, make outs, swearing (f words)

Read if you enjoy:
Insta-love/ attraction
Friend-zone
Summer Romance

A fun summer romance read. It's not as spicy as other Elle Kennedy books, but I actually appreciated that. It didn't need the extra smut. I loved Tate and he is my absolute favorite Avalon Bay boyfriend.
I had a hard time getting into this one. I can usually devour any Elle Kennedy book, but this one was missing something. The conflict, the chase? A good twist at the end that I honestly didn't see coming, but was resolved within a chapter. I liked it, but I didn't love it. The Briar U books are superior in my opinion.

Unfortunately, I had to DNF at around 50%.

I’ve enjoyed Elle Kennedy’s other books, but I couldn't really get into this one.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was a snooze fest. The series started strong with Mackenzie and the twins books, but at this point I have lost interest in the world and the characters. I don't necessarily think this is a poorly written book, just that the series is no longer for me.

okay, so this one was much better than i expected! i love friends to lovers tropes so much. this made me want summer to be back so bad. this was such a great book to just sit back and relax and turn off your brain. they navigated their friendships and feelings the best they could and it was nice to just get lost for a little bit.

i received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Cassie and Tate's chemistry was interesting and somewhat unexpected given her romantic history and each of their histories with Avalon Bay.

Thank you @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the advanced e-copy!

This was my first Elle Kennedy book and definitely wont be my last. After I read this I went and bought the other books in the series! I didn't know the other characters had previous books but this didn't interfere with the story. I can't wait to go back and read them.

I loved Cassie and Tate's flirtatious banter!! They were sooooo hilarious and cute with one another. Add in a little sexual chemistry kept me swooning over them and (looking out the window...ahem). Told by dual POV's you get to witness their crazy chemistry on both ends. This is mixed with a 'virgin' and 'friends to lovers' trope.

Cassie and Tate both have great character development and grow into themselves and each other. The story had a lot of twists I didn't see coming. What I loved the most is, that everything felt natural. Nothing seemed forced or super fictional. I was definitely feeling all the emotions with this one! This also had such a great cast of characters, besides Cassie's mother, but she was portrayed accurately though.

This is by far one of the best summer reads I've ever read. Highly recommend!

This book is a great summer read and perfect beach read. I love the large cast of characters and all their various personalities. The books does a great job at exploring summer flings and young adulthood, with all its ups and downs.

I would highly recommend this as a fun, quick summer read for all!

Elle Kennedy strikes again! The story started off a little slow, and I'm so glad I stuck with it because I ended up really enjoying it! They have chemistry, both are so sweet and I really liked the way they vibed together and created their relationship. The found family trope wasn't as strong as it previously was in the other books in her series, but that's okay. Overall, enjoyed it and had a good time.

Thank you for this opportunity to read this book! Perfect setting for a love triangle. Elle Kennedy books never disappoint! It had great dialogue between the characters. A great ending to the avalon bay series.

mid
this wasn't as well-done as the second was. cassie was annoying & it took a bit to like her. also her & tate had no chemistry. kennedy tried to show that they did but gen & evan - who were side characters - STILL stole the show for me

tldr: read the second book.

ty to netgalley & the publishers for this arc tho

I thought this was a cute, YA romance with a bit of spice thrown into the mix! I hadn't read any of the other Avalon Bay books prior to this one, so it was a tad confusing when other characters were mentioned, but that didn't take away from the overall plot!

I fell in love with this series back at book one and I never let it go. Diving into book two was a happy time and then getting this one I devoured it in a day!! This was such a great conclusion to this series about different characters all set in the same town. I loved every page and want more from this author!!

The girl he just can't keep in the friend zone...
Elle Kennedy is a 1-click author for me, but I really liked this book. This is the 3rd installment of the Avalon Bay series but can be read as a standalone. The previous 2 books just deepen your appreciations of the culture/relationships around the area. This is easily the best book in the series thus far. Inexperienced FMC and player MMC is a favorite trope of mine. Tate doesn't want to start something with Cassie (the gorgeous and hilarious) summer girl-next-door for fear of breaking her heart in the end, but we all know the playboys fall the hardest! Stir in a little intrigue and angst by way of family secrets and relationships, and you have the perfect recipe for a sun drenched escape of a read!