Thank you Harlequin Audio, Harlequin Romance, NetGalley, and A.H. Cunningham for the ALC

A. H. Cunningham's Ms. V's Hot Girl Summer gives a fresh and detailed look at a time of freedom and finding yourself, especially through the eyes of its interesting main character, Ms. V. (Trinidad) More than just having simple fun, Ms. V is shown as a caring single mom to twin boys. Her wish to make sure they grow up well with a good male influence quietly shows her strong desire for a partner who could also be her loved one.

Ms. V's story displays her inner fight about being in a relationship with someone much older or younger. The author gently, shows Ms. V's first worries and how society makes her feel with honesty. This fear isn't just a problem to solve but a real worry she deals with as she meets new people. It makes her character easier to connect with and makes her search for happiness feel real and honest.

Orlando's story is about the often-hard process of learning to say what he truly feels. Cunningham shows well how Orlando slowly learns that it's important to be open and how he starts to tell others what he needs, even when it means saying he needs help. This idea of being honest about feelings has a strong impact and adds an importantance to the books message.

I will admit based off the title, I was under the impression this was going to be a light and funny summer story but Cunningham tells a story that goes deeper into the complicated parts of life, love, and a single mother finding herself. The writer nicely balances the fun of summer with the seriousness of growing as a person and the bravery it takes to deal with relationships, both romantic and with family. It's a thoughtful look at a woman's journey to find balance, get over her fears, and be open to love and support in any way it comes.

The narrators of the audiobook were amazing. It felt as though I was eavesdropping during a conversation.

Thank you Harlequin Audio for the ALC!
This was a cute Spicy Age Gap story between Orlando and Trinidad. Orlando is about 20yrs younger than Trinidad and also her twin boys mentor. Which definitely made her hesitant at first but she couldn’t ignore the sparks. I loved the relationship between Orlando and Twins. Also how he was able to meet Trinidad where she was in her hesitance and learning to navigate being a single mom. It was such a enjoyable read!

First I want to thank Harlequin Audio, NetGalley, and A.H. Cunningham for the ALC of Ms. V's Hot Girl Summer.

Let me say, I love an over 30 FMC. Not only is she over 30, but she's AfroLatine--and her Dominican roots spoke to mine. The Caribbean vibes throughout the book were just ::chef's kiss::

This was a cute, spicy age-gap romance. The MMC Orlando and his love for Trinidad was def giving Papi from Pose vibes. He just unapologetically cares for her whole being. I loved his willingness to meet her where she was, and when she needed him to. At times the age gap was emphasized a lot from our FMC as if she had 20+ years on our MMC ( but it was only 10 years), but I think it was because of her hyper independence as the primary caregiver of her 2 boys. I think when she sees that she isn't the only one carrying the weight of life's responsibilities, she starts to see things in a new light.

Both of the audiobook narrators made the dual POV transitions seamless. I really felt the emotions they were going through and enjoyed how they portrayed the characters. ,

I love a good HEA and meddling side characters. This was such a fun, quick read.

This was a cute and spicy age-gap romance.

Trinidad finds herself on an unexpected vacation her twin sons tricked her into. On the vacation, she connects with Orlando, her son’s mentor, who is a decade younger than her.

I really loved the relationship between the twins and Orlando. The boys really trusted and looked up to him.

The relationship between Trinidad and Orlando worked well too since Orlando is very mature for his age.

Thank you Harlequin Audio and NetGalley for the ALC! The narrators were great if you decide to go with the audiobook.

Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin Audio, and A.H. Cunningham for allowing me to have an ALC of Ms. V's Hot Girl Summer! This age gap romance was steamy and HOT perfect for the summer. The drama and build up towards the FMC and MMC together was AMAZING and very realistic with her feelings of reservation. Oh and Ms. V's twin boys were so cute! They truly loved their mother and knew that she should be with Orlando .

SN: That shower scene with Ms. V was something else and I ATE IT UP!!! lol

Great story

Age gap
Single mom
Spicy

Audio review

The narrators did a great job with the scenes and personalities of the characters. The descriptions of the carnival and the excitement surrounding it made me want to be there.

This a fun and spicy age gap story with characters who have a lot going on in their lives. It also involves a meddling family(in a good way)

Trinidad Velasquez (Ms V) is a 35 year old divorced mother of twin boys. She works hard and loves her sons fiercely. She has them enrolled in a mentorship program where the connect with Orlando Wiggins.
Orlando is 25 going on older. He had a lot happening in his personal life that required him to take on a lot of responsibilities.
They both needed a break!

I really liked the story with the exception of Milton. It took too long for her to realize he was not the answer. With the help of her meddling kids, she was able to finally make a decision that was very obvious to everyone except her.

I really enjoy the narrators for this book, they really brought the books to Lyde for me and they honestly the reason that kept me reading the book. I like to immersive read so I was listening and reading at the same time, and I love how the female narrator brought the F seat of ice I Completely understood the characters emotions and I also understood what the author was trying to convey as well. My only critique for the female narrator, is that I didn’t care too much for her male voice, but all in all she did an amazing job. The male narrator did a great job as well. He really got into the role and conveyed the emotions of the character greatly. I will definitely listen to other books that both narrators read in the future. I will definitely recommend these narrators for future books.

I felt this book, it felt like life. I feel like the 5 stars tells it all, but the main reasons for it were the narrators were superb, the spice was on point, the mom was just so realistic and Daddy Orlando just had my whole heart. Sometimes you just don’t know your worth until the right person comes around to make you believe what’s real.

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for the audio ARC

2 stars ⭐️ ⭐️

I enjoyed the audio and the narrators a lot. If it wasn’t for it being an audiobook I would DNFed for sure. I was so lost during the whole thing. Clearly wasn’t a book for me and that’s ok 😉

I received an Advanced Reader Copy and am voluntarily reviewing. Trinidad Velasquez or Ms. V was busy raising her twin boys. She stopped playing games and focused on being a mother and a caregiver. Trinidad will be the first to admit that she had her fun before and maybe even a little after the boys were born, but those days are over. She works very hard to provide a stable life for Bryan and Brandon. That includes making sure the boys had a good role model.

Orlando Wiggins was a mature 25 year old that had a crush on Ms. V. Orlando also had a lot of responsibilities at home. He helped take care of his two younger brothers and a depressed mother. Orlando was finally ready for a break. He and his friends were going to a Carnival Celebration. Orlando had a few more things on his agenda so he went down early and rented a house. Thank god he did. Trinidad's kids decided she needed a break and not with her current boyfriend. I use the word boyfriend loosely. Trinidad was looking for more and her boyfriend seemed to be dangling that carrot on front of her. The boys sent Trinidad to the same town that Orlando would be vacationing with no place to stay. Stranded with no quick way to get back home, Orlando came to rescue. Feelings that had been hiding behind jokes and shy looks were out in the open in this town. Will Trinidad finally give Orlando the chance he wants?

Both Trinidad and Orlando have some things to work out in their lives. Can they make it work? Orlando went early for a specific purpose. Will this purpose take time away from the relationship he wants to build with Trinidad? Is Orlando ready to be the man that Trinidad needs? This book was great. The audio was on point. This book will keep reader interested throughout and begging for more.

I absolutely loved this story. Finding love the way they did was like a huge fantasy for me. Imagine going away to enjoy yourself and you meet someone. I will admit as much as I loved this I wasn’t a huge fan of the voice of the narrators. It did throw me off a little. I pushed through because I loved the story. But don’t take my word for it. Give it a listen/read you will absolutely love it!!!!

Ms. V's Hot Girl Summer by A.H. Cunningham is a super fun and steamy book about Trinidad Velasquez, a hardworking single mom finally taking some time for herself. When she heads to the Caribbean for Carnival, she’s ready to let loose, and ends up catching serious feelings for her kids’ hot, younger mentor, Orlando. The vibes are flirty, the setting is vibrant, and the chemistry? Off the charts. It’s all about rediscovering joy, embracing love, and living life unapologetically. If you’re into feel-good romances this book is definitely for you!

This was an ok read. The fmc constantly referring to the mmc as "man-child" was annoying. You would think she was old enough to be his mother the way she kept saying it. She was only 10 years older than him, not 20, 30 or 40 years older. I enjoyed her sons and how they wanted more for their mom. It took them instigating an impromptu vacation for her to see who she thought would bring stability to her life was completely wrong for her.

The narrators didn't do it for me. They weren't bad but there was something that just didn't click.

Overall, I think others will enjoy the story, writing and maybe even the audio. It just wasn't a hit for me.

I received an ALC from NetGalley and am leaving a voluntary review.

I absolutely loved this story of hot girl Viv, I was sad it took her so long to trust her guy. I also wish we could have heard more during their happy stage. Overall I give it 4.5 stars.

A single, divorced Black mother of 15 year old twin boys gets parent trapped when she goes on a much needed vacation only to find herself without a place to stay and forced to share with her son's basketball coach who is ten years younger than her. I loved the reverse age gap, dual POV, forced proximity love story that has two opposites falling hard despite doing their best to resist their sizzling chemistry. This was steamy, had fantastic caregiver/disability rep (Orlando's mother is bipolar and requires a lot of assistance). Great on audio and perfect for fans of authors like Tia Williams. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early audio and digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

I couldn't get into this book but I can't quite put my finger on why. I'll probably give it a few months and then see if my library has is and give it another chance,

I like A.H Cunninghams stories and writing but I was bored with this book, will pick it up later. Might have to try reading this in the physical format instead of audio.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC copy! This is the second book I’ve read by this author, and once again, she did not disappoint. Mrs. vs. Hot Girl Summer was a fun, steamy, and empowering read that had me hooked from the beginning. The chemistry between the characters was off the charts, and I loved how the story balanced heat with heart. The main character’s journey felt real and relatable, especially for those trying to rediscover themselves beyond labels and expectations. I flew through this one and already can’t wait to see what this author writes next!

Everything about the narrators and production was great. Their voices were smooth and the production was not disjointed at all.

However, at the moment, or just right now I will be DNF'ing. The story is not bad by any means. My issue is that it is reading too similarly as Cunningham's previous book Out of Office. Both main characters feel like the characters in that book. Also, the trip aspect was reminding me too much of Out of Office. Cunninghams writing style was not helping that comparison as well.

Although I am DNF'ing this book I would still recommend this audiobook to my audience because it does have a good synopsis, it is just too familiar to me.

4.75 stars rounded up

This book was so much fun! It was a fast read that had a good amount of spice, but also packed an emotional punch. This book is for all of the women who take on too much responsibility and somewhat lose themselves in the process.

Trinidad has twin sixteen year old boys, works hard at her career, and has really made a life for herself and her boys. The only problem is that she has spent so much time focusing on everyone else's needs that she has forgot about her own. She is sick of waiting for a happily ever after. Her sons take matters into their own hands and send her on a vacation to a carnival weekend.

This is an age gap romance where the woman is older and I loved exploring that. I feel like it's something you don't see as often as age gap where the man is older. This book handled that relationship dynamic so well.

I had so much fun reading this book and I found myself able to relate to Trinidad on a deep level that had me feeling all of her emotions with her. AH Cunningham is an amazing writer and I really enjoyed this story and these characters.

I did receive an advanced listener copy of this book and the narrators did a phenomenal job with this one! Thank to NetGalley and Harlequin romance for letting me listen to this one early.