Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was such a fun, reality TV sapphic rom com with all the summer vibes. You can definitely see that it is inspired by Love Island. I loved all the behind-the-scenes details. I enjoyed Cas and Ada’s story of falling for each other. There were a lot of characters in the story, but I felt like the author did a great job giving them all their own voice. Overall, this was a fun, lighthearted read.
This is the perfect book to take to the pool or beach this summer!

Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Group Putnam for this advanced readers copy and opportunity to review. All opinions are my own.

I really loved this book so much! I love reality tv especially the love ones. It was such a fun rom com! This one exceeded my expectations. I hope to read more by the author in the future!!

I absolutely, unexpectedly, loved Elle Everhart's Wanderlust and was honestly just waiting for her sophomore novel. And when I found out this one was like Love Island but more diverse/inclusive, boy I was sold. I dug this book so darn much and just wanted to keep reading and reading and reading. Like, I was just dying to figure out what would happen next. Everhart brings her now-signature witty language and banter-filled style to Hot Summer. And my gosh, it was so cute yet realistic. It is mostly a slow burn, friends to lovers but there are a couple spicy AF scenes. Plus, that HEA! Yes, it was cute and all but I liked it more than others because it was a realistic time frame that's not, like, skipping 12 steps ahead just to be at the endgame. It was just right and the right time given the book's space in time.

I definitely enjoyed this book, but I did expect to like it more. I am an avid reality TV fan, so I was super excited to read this one. The story is fun and cute, but the main 2 characters lack development. They seemed exactly the same and sometimes I had trouble remembering who was who. I think my biggest qualm was that I saw the third act breakup from miles away, and I felt like there was not much closure to the conflict.
However, it is a fun read and made me really crave summer lol.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

This was such a fun ride! I don’t watch Love Island, and I stopped watching the Bachelor and such a while ago - but it’s still so fun to read about! Cas and Ada were great, and I loved rooting them on from the sidelines! Highly recommend!

Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Group Putnam for this advanced readers copy and opportunity to review. All opinions are my own.

Cas Morgan loves watching Hot Summer, the dating show that pairs a bunch of singles together in paradise. When her company seeks a partnership with the show, she is handpicked as a contestant. To secure her job promotion, she must make it to the Hot Summer finals. Cas is determined to spend the summer winning over the public. But, once she enters the villa and meets Ada, a fellow contestant, her plan disappears. Ada is gorgeous and charming, and Cas is developing real feelings for her. Will Cas follow her heart or stick to her strategy?

I really liked this book, and I loved the similarities to Love Island. I would rate it 4 stars. Elle Everhart's writing was fun, and the book was nicely paced. It was a fun, summery read, with characters and couples you wanted to root for.

Hot Summer by Elle Everhart is out on June 25.

I've read a few different books with a similar premise to this, but I have to say, I think this was my favorite one yet. There was less focus on the show itself, and more focus on the characters, their development, and their relationships. It was so much fun to read, I almost felt like one of the contestants myself. Just like they experience ups and downs in the villa, you'll experience so many ups and downs reading. This book takes you so high, but also so low, and I mean that in the best way possible. If you want a book full of drama, great characters, and a cute sapphic romance, this one is a great choice! 5/5 stars.

if you are looking for a fun, fast paced, sapphic love island vibe of a book, this is absolutely for you. cas and ada are so violently easy to love and make you want to immerse yourself in their relationship. the side characters in the book are also great and add so much soul to the story.

a thing to note is that i usually dislike when books feel too much like real life. i hate reading a romance and the main characters starts posting on instagram and it just feels bleh and too realistic. this book however, given the theme and the plot, you expect all of this and it works. i never found myself uninterested because of the reality of it. it felt extremely well written and i felt like i was watching some reality tv dating show.

i would definitely recommend this read and can’t wait to come back to this book when it releases later this year. thank you netgalley and to the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this incredible story!

“Cas had already known that Ada was beautiful. Could have, if she were a writer, written a thousand very pathetic, very gay poems about it.”

Okay. I'm a Love Island girlie. I’m talking- USA, UK & AUS, so when I heard this was a book for people who love Love Island I was so excited. What I didn’t expect was this to be EXACTLY Love Island. It being so identical I felt was a negative for this book. I needed something more in that aspect.

That being said…. Once I decided to put that aside the book got pretty good. It was fun, cute, and even had a few spicy moments. Overall Hot Summer was a decent summer read.

Teetering between a 3 and a 3.5.

This is going to be the sapphic romance of the summer, I promise you.

Everything about this was a cool, fruity cocktail. Just delicious and something you'd want to drink poolside. I will absolutely being re-reading at a beach.

I had a blast with these characters, Cas and Ada are a fantastic couple. Instant attraction that sizzled from the start for sure, but not a cheap instalove story. Elle Everhart takes her time and lets readers really root for these characters. And honestly, every character is given a similar level of care. The cast of secondary characters felt really real and made it easy to slip into the world of the book. I was rooting for everyone at one point or another.

The spice level was perfect. 3 scenes that were OPEN door and very explicit. Just what I like! My only issue was the avoidable 3rd act drama, but it didn't bother me too much because otherwise its just sexy singles on the gorgeous island of Cyprus just having fun, falling in love, and making out. So a little drama was needed.

4.5 stars rounded up to 5!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

A few years ago I loved anoher sapphic book set in a dating reality tv show so I didn’t hesitate to request this one, with the different that the other was YA but this was adult!

Ada and Cas were very soft and cute together. This book is very low on the drama, so you can sit back and enjoy the trip. Ever since their first encounter, they felt a special connection to each other and it developed beautifully during their time together in the tb show villa. The friendships that develop are also so cute! Femi was such a nice friend to Cas, I wanted to see more of him!

The reason why I’m giving this book 3 stars is a very common one for me: Cas hides some vital information from Ada, and it all causes the third act breakup… which is such a big pet peeve for me. I know it’s okay for other people so I’m sure other people won’t mind about this.

Rating: 3/5
Steam level: Open door, 2-3 scenes, high level of detail

ARC provided by Putnam and NetGalley. Opinions are my own!

Such a cute and fun summer romance!

This story takes place at a private villa in Cyprus, where a rotating cast of singles are pairing up for a summer romance. It’s basically bachelor in paradise, without the bachelor precident.

As someone who loves reality TV shows I was immediately engaged, but even for people who don’t, I still think this book will be a hit! It doesn’t have all of the crazy drama you might expect based on the storyline, but manages to keep things interesting and engaging without feeling manufactured.

This is the perfect book to bring to the beach or read poolside! An ideal sapphic summer read.

Unfortunately, this book just wasn't my cup of tea. I wasn't able to fully connect with the main character enough to dive into the narrative. (I'm sure plenty of readers will enjoy this book, and it definitely has an interesting premise. I'll try to give it another read in the future.

If I could give this book a bajillion stars I would. It was sweet, it was sexy, it was everything I needed to it be. I will genuinely be shocked if this is not one of THE romance books of the summer. The cast of characters were amazing and I couldn't help but love each and every one of them, but Cas and Ada were definitely my favorites. The romance was just perfect, it was that perfect hit of instant attraction and slow burn. I will definitely be recommending this book to my friends as this really is the perfect pool side read.

Given that Hot Summer takes place in the midst of a steamy reality TV show, I was expecting a whole lot of drama, but what I got instead was more human and so much sweeter.

Cas, constantly overlooked at her job working for a dating app jumps at the opportunity to go on Hot Summer and secure the promotion she's more than earned. But when she arrives and meets Ada, suddenly her job commitments and her previous heartbreak battle it out with as she falls head over heels.

I would have loved to see more character development and fewer discussions about how bangin' everyone's bods are--Cas is really the only one who grows/who we know basically anything about.

If you're looking for a sweet, sapphic, and sexy romp through a Cypriot summer, with a dash of drama and lots of found family, this is for you.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC I received in exchange for my honest review!

"Hot Summer" by Elle Everhart is a sizzling and captivating romance novel that will leave readers breathless and craving more. Set against the backdrop of a scorching summer, Everhart weaves a tale of love, passion, and self-discovery that is sure to ignite the imagination and warm the heart.

From the very first page, readers are drawn into the world of the protagonist, experiencing the highs and lows of her journey with palpable intensity. Everhart's prose is evocative and immersive, painting a vivid picture of sun-drenched days and sultry nights that practically leap off the page.

The chemistry between the romantic leads crackles with electricity, sparking flames of desire that leap off the page and leave readers eagerly turning each page in anticipation. Their relationship feels authentic and deeply felt, with each moment of connection and intimacy imbued with a sense of urgency and passion that is impossible to resist.

But "Hot Summer" is more than just a steamy romance—it's also a story of personal growth and empowerment. As the protagonist navigates the complexities of love and desire, she also discovers her own strength and resilience, emerging from the flames of passion as a stronger and more confident woman.

Everhart's storytelling is masterful, seamlessly blending heart-pounding romance with moments of humor, tenderness, and raw emotion. The result is a novel that is as addictive as it is unforgettable, leaving readers eagerly awaiting the next installment in this captivating series.

This book is perfect for fans of reality tv - this is Love Island but Sapphic! Our main character is sent on assignment for the company that she works at - to be a contestant on the reality dating show "Hot Summer"!

Dating is a subject that is more interesting if done on an island. for the people who watch, love, and enjoy reality shows especially the one about dating. You will be surprised by the writing style and the author. Thank you, for the Arc NetGalley.

this book was cute, flirty, and fun! I have a basic knowledge of Love Island (the TV show "Hot Summer" is based on), and I think having that fine line of understanding the key concepts of the show without knowing too much of how it operates was perfect for being able to enjoy the fiction without being too caught up in the reality TV premise. I would be curious how die hard Love Island fans feel about the book, as well as those with no knowledge of it!

This was a perfect summer read - a good balance of being frustrated at the character(s) choices while also understanding why they behaved a certain way. Highly recommend this to those looking for a queer summer romance that it truly just *fun*!

*book was provided as an ARC through netgalley - thank you!

Warning: Hot Summer is seriously addictive. Be prepared to be unable to put it down. I was turning pages just as fast as I could, eager for more of Cas's story and her romance with Ada. Hot Summer has all the fun and drama of a reality dating show with internal emotional turmoil that can only come from a romance novel. 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 because we need more sapphic romances like this one.

Cas has been passed over for one too many promotions at work, so when she's offered the new head of marketing position, she doesn't think twice about jumping through hoops to get it. Even when those hoops mean she needs to go on a dating show. All she needs to do it make it to the final episode. But things immediately get complicated when she meets Ada. The two become friendly on the show, and while Cas tries to convince herself that friendship is all she needs to survive Hot Summer, is friendship all she really wants?

This book was so good. Cas' journey from thinking she was done with love to finding something unexcepted in Ada. The way she went from calculating contestant to feeling free to be herself. The absolutely delicious slow burn romance. And that's just Cas and Ada. The remaining cast of characters in the house were so fun! Sienna, Femi, and Freddie rounded out Cas' circle of friends and they brought so much depth to the story.

I highly recommend Hot Summer for anyone who loves Bachelor in Paradise, or is just looking for a fun summer escape.