The third installment of the Avalon Bay series was easily my favorite. Although these characters were new-ish to the series, their presence gave a big punch. I loved how they met, became friends, and especially how their friendship/relationship evolved. This feels like the summer romance anyone would want. I enjoyed hearing updates on Mac and Genevieve, and it made me crave more info on the Beacon Hotel. That place feels like a main character that we need updates on!

Okay, this is definitely my favorite of the Avalon Bay series so far! I didn’t expect to fall so in love with Tate, but he was unexpectedly dreamy and kind and just wonderful in every way. I loved Cassie as well and they way they interacted. This is a wonderful steamy romance that I didn’t want to put down!

The Summer Girl is a well-written and engaging novel that will keep you hooked from beginning to end. The characters are likable and relatable, and the story is full of humor, romance, and heart. If you are looking for a light and enjoyable summer read, I highly recommend this book.

Thank you to NetGalley for the early release copy of The Summer Girl by Elle KEnnedy.
This is a fast paced and exiting read with several different intertwining plots and twists...and SECRETS! The book kept my attention and I listened in one day. The reader did a great job and I enjoyed her performance of the book.
I look forward to exploring other books by this author.

This was a cute summer read. I enjoyed the characters and the story. I felt like the characters were well written and relatable. I also enjoy that there was more to this story than just the romance, and that real life stuff was added in, like the MC's mother and their relationship issues.

I love this book!! I was a little worried going in, because I hadn't read the others in the series, but as I started I was able to be immersed in the world easily, and I really enjoyed the audiobook! I thought it was really well narrated and both voices suited the characters so well!! I can't wait to go back and read the other books in the series and get to know the side characters and the world built in it even further!

IM OBSESSED! I love this series and all of Elle Kennedys books! Loved the friends to lovers vibes in this and the romance was developed so well

Oh hell! The Summer Girl is a fantastic book. I had been waiting for this book, I love this series. The Summer Girl is a perfect ending to the Avalon Bay Series. This book gave me all the ooh's, ahh's and even the boo-ho's. Elle Kennedy is a great writer, her books are two thumbs way up.
There is so much to love about this book. I love the location, living by the sea sounds fun. I like the return of the characters from the other books. I like that Cassie is the fun, go as it flows kinda girl. I like that Tate is a sunshine type of person, go as it flows kinda guy. They are s perfect match. The ending broke my heart and then mended it back together.

I did not finish this one, it was not for me, I couldn't relate to the characters, and just did not care for the story.

Elle Kennedy’s Avalon Bay series has done nothing but get better with each book.

The Summer Girl is absolutely my favorite of the series so far. This book follows Cassie and playboy Tate. Their attraction is immediate. However, Tate doesn’t want to get attached and pushes Cassie away. Not to be deterred, Cassie proposes a no strings attached summer fling. But flings never work out the way they are intended and secrets never stay buried. The question is, how will they find their way back to each other once everything is out in the open?

Great beach read. Or, for those like me, any time of year read! Highly recommend the series.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Griffin for the ARC.

While this book is not a favorite of mine, The Summer Girl has all of the drama and spice that young adult readers will devour. Some of the dialogue comes across a bit cringy but it you like the smut, this is for you! The narrators were just okay for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.

While listening to this, my phone stopped working. Once I received my new phone and downloaded the Netgalley app I lost all my downloaded audiobooks. I was unable to finish. Love Elle Kennedy so I know this book would have been a 4 or 5-star read for me!

While overall a light "beach read" story, I found some parts of the book to be problematic and/or somewhat cliche. It was hard for me to engage with the characters and feel invested in their story, which was somewhat bland as a whole. Nothing really stood out to me with this read, unfortunately - it was just okay.

This is the third book in the Avalon Bay series. It can be read as a stand-alone, which is what I did but previous book characters are mentioned.

Elle Kennedy has become a favorite author.
I listened to the audiobook and the narrators were amazing. Great job Caitlin Elizabeth and Teddy Hamilton! I love Tate and Cassie together. Their witty banter was so cute.
There is enough family drama to keep you entertained 👏🏼
If you’re looking for the perfect beach read then look no further!

Dual POV
Virgin heroine
Friends to lovers
Small beach town romance

The Summer Girl (audioARC) — 4 ⭐️

𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 07/19/2023 - Out Now!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐝 —
👀 Multiple POVs
💓 Contemporary Romance
🤩 Addicting Read
🏡 Small Town Setting
💪 Strong Characters + Development
💗 Friends to Lovers
🔓 Open Door Romance
😂 Plenty of LOL Moments

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐟 —
🎯 You’re competitive while playing games
💭 You have a strong imagination
🌞 You’ve had a summer fling/romance
⛵️ You enjoy spending time on the water
🙇‍♀️ You have dealt with parental verbal abuse

𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: The Summer Girl is probably my favorite of the Avalon Bay series! For readers who haven’t read any books in the Avalon Bay series, have no fear! You can also read this book as a stand-alone rom-com. The author does a great job fully telling the story, so you won’t feel left out if you haven’t read the other books.

This book had the perfect balance of emotional and lighthearted moments, and I adored Cassie’s character. The writing made me fully engaged, and I looked forward to reading “what’s next.” I really enjoyed that this wasn’t just about romance. It took a deep dive into Cassie’s relationship with her parents who are divorced, and we saw the comparison to Tate’s relationship with his parents. Plus, don’t get me started on the romantic chemistry!! It gave me all the feels!

As always with Elle Kennedy’s books, I really enjoyed the audiobook version. The narrators really brought the story to life, and I think the voices fit the characters perfectly. Most of the time, I forget I was listening/reading.

𝐓𝐖: sexual content, profanity, miscarriage, verbal and emotional abuse, body shaming, infidelity, abortion

Thank you, NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Macmillan Audio, for providing me an eARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I love visiting Avalon Bay and this was my favorite in the series! I promise it has nothing to do with the fact this was the spiciest book yet... seriously!

This story follows Cassie who is making one last trip to Avalon Bay to visit her grandmother. In comes handsome Tate-the boy next door who keeps popping up everywhere she goes. This is the ultimate friends to lovers story because Tate goes from total play boy to completely simping over Cassie. There was a lot drama and spice in this one and the third act breakup was actually really good,

Read if you like:

-friends to lovers
-the boy next door
-self disovery
-ultimate summer town shenanigans like boy toy auctions
-family drama (narcissists)

Thank you Netgalley and MacMillan Audio for an alc of this book. Teddy Hamilton was the perfect Tate!!!

My favorite of the series! I was even a little emotional at the ending. Finally a book from the series where I liked both characters; Cassie’s backstory was especially relatable personally and tugged at my heartstrings. And that curveball reveal/twist towards the end of the book?! My jaw was on the floor. Overall, a super enjoyable steamy, small town, summer read! Glad I read them in order but definitely can be read on their own or out of order. I listened to the audiobook and thought both narrators did a great job!

This was my first Elle Kennedy novel and I 100% will not be my last. I may or may not have already borrowed the first two audiobooks in this series from the library😅

Cassie is back home for one final summer hurrah in her hometown. Her grandmother sold the family business and is moving away so Cassie decides she’s not going out without a bang. Enter Tate, the fun-loving boy next door. Who immediately friend zones her. But don’t worry, he changes his mind😂

Main Trope: friends to lovers

The main thing I loved about this story was Cassie’s relationships with her parents. On one side we have the quiet, reserved, seemingly uninterested and unassuming parent. Which ends up being one of those situations where if everyone just communicated with each other, everything would balance out. But everyone is just too scared to toe that line. Then on the other side we have the hypercritical parent. Just because someone is family doesn’t mean you have to accept mistreatment. Cassie’s personal growth throughout the story was inspiring. Your opinion matters, you are important, you are valued. Stand up for yourself, speak up. If someone is contributing negativity to your life you are not obligated to keep them in your life. There’s the door. Protect your mental health and wellbeing.

I thoroughly enjoyed Cassie and Tate’s romance, and yes there was smut, but honestly the familial relationships were what really spoke to me from this story. I highly, highly recommend!

I do not know what Elle Kennedy puts in the pages of her books but I think it might be crack. I swear whatever I read by her I find myself loving! This is the third book in the Avalon bay series (Good Girl Complex and Bad Girl Reputation) and follows Cassie. She is staying with her grandma who has just sold the family hotel and she is looking for a fun summer fling. But anyone who knows her knows that isn't who she is, she is a good girl who has never been 'flung'. Then comes Tate. He is a golden boy of Avalon Bay and he does not think she will be able to separate sex and love but he is finding it hard to resist ...

We all know that Elle can write a great steamy scene. And this book has its fair share of them. But I also liked that this book did not just have relationship dynamics but dysfunctional family dynamics too. Both the male and female main character have family issues of their own. I will say this is not my favorite in the Avalon Bay series but I also LOVE the second one so much I couldn't imagine loving any other in the series more. That being said it was the perfect summer read and I can't wait to continue the series because I love this friend group.

Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a steamy summer read. Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book!

I didn't know that this book was apart of a series when I started it. I am glad it is able to be read as a standalone. This was a fun summer, beachy read. I enjoyed it through and through.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC of this book to review.