This one felt a little long winded to me. It felt longer than it needed to be. But I did like the characters and the story. The writing was a little bland. I don't think I'll pick another book by this author.

Thank you so much @StMartinsPress for giving me this ARC in exchange for my honest and unbiased review (Release Date | 18 July 2023)

SYNOPSIS | Cassie is spending the summer with her grandma in Avalon Bay & she is looking for a summer fling to gain some experience. Who better than the gorgeous guy (Tate) she bumps into at a party who just so happens to be house-sitting next door.

WHAT I LIKED:
- the banter between Cassie & Tate was delightful- from the get go
- a romance with healthy open communication?! Love it.
- their relationship was really easy to root for
- the window scene *wink*

WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
- it took a tad too long for the story to really get going
- the third-act break-up. Just no.

elle kennedy writes another fun summer read with summer girl! 3.5 stars rounded up!

cassie and tate are such a fun couple together and complimented one another so well. i enjoyed their chemistry and friendship soooo much and a friends with benefits trope is always such a great palette cleanser because of how easy but emotionally challenged the characters sometimes seem to be. cassie was strong and sweet while tate was so laidback and hot. it was a perfect fit!

having read kennedy’s off campus books, it’s clear she’s come such a long way writing wise. she’s only gotten better with time and has leveled up to writing in ways that easy and seamless without losing the humor and joy her characters brings.

the avalon bay series is such a great and easy read for the summer time and kennedy keeps hitting them out of the park. i cannot wait to see who we get to see come our of avalon bay next!

thank you to netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in return for an honest review!

This is the third book in the Avalon Bay series and it did not disappoint. I loved the friendship that the main characters developed and how it grew into more. And while the characters were young, they didn’t feel immature. I love this series!

An exceptional read! This series continues to captivate my interest, providing an enjoyable literary journey. I eagerly anticipate the possibility of another installment in this engaging series.

This was such a cute summer beach read!

This is an interconnected series, and I actually had not read any of the other books and this was my first one!

This is the second book I’ve read from Elle Kennedy and I am pleasantly pleased by this book! I read The Deal and that was a great read too but this one is a different vibe! Beaches, piers, sailing, star-gazing, family drama, and so much more. There was actually character development which in some romances are very hard to find. I will say I read this during a slump, but it was still very good!

I definitely recommend if you want a light binge for your next summer beach read!

Thank you NetGalley for the arc!

First I want to thank Net Galley for the copy of the Elle Kennedys The Summer Girl. Secondly, I did t realize it was a series so I invested myself into the books in order and this is why I am reviewing after publishing day. Additionally, this was my favorite of the series thus far.

They all bring different elements, and while I relate better to Gen in book 2, Bad Girl Reputation, I love Cassie and Tate and all the things they could be. There is real development, real plot, individual growth, and one of the most reasonable break ups I’ve ever heard of. As someone with a narcissistic mother, the character contrast is spot on and empathized so much with her coming to terms with it.

Over all this was a stellar book and I can’t wait to see if Alana gets her own!

Elle Kennedy once again wrote a story that was captivating from start to finish!
This is the 3rd book in the Avalon Bay series and my favourite!!
Tate and Cassie were fire!! They are attracted to each other from their first encounter and I loved seeing their relationship blossom… it was sexy, funny, angsty … all the feels and drama!!

Perfect summer read!

I loved this book. One of the main things that I look for in a romance is a couple I can root for. Cassie and Tate were so good together and you could feel the chemistry through the pages. Elle Kennedy has a way of pulling me into the story and the next thing I know I'm reading the epilogue and not wanting the story to end. This is the perfect summer romance and all I want to know is how do I get to Avalon Bay!!

I think this earns a solid 3.5 stars? Without question, it's the best book in the series. Though I will say, I think I'm officially too old to read and properly enjoy Elle Kennedy's books. It's a sad day, but it's probably for the best that we part on a high note! It was the "cute" of it all that did me in.

This book was messy, and it was a little annoying that the internal conflicts weren't really great conflicts. Tate's family is too perfect, and Cassie's boobs are too big. Ok, that's mean of me, because there was actually more depth to Cassie's arc and her character than just that. But for the first quarter of the book, that was it. My biggest issue with this whole series, it seems, is that the MCs don't really spend that much time together. It's not even necessarily that it's a slow burn necessarily, but that they just aren't together. Their moments together as friends were so wonderful, I wish there had been more! I also felt like the ending was rushed, and I would have loved for the first third of the book to be cut in lieu of really expanding on the conflict and the end and them working through everything. It's a romance, I just want more of them, you know?

But all in all, I did enjoy it! I was worried that it would take me a while to push through, but once I hit around the 40% mark, I couldn't stop! Solid, easy summer read, and surprisingly fun!

Thank you to the publisher for the gifted e-copy.

Wow - I don't think I have read anything by this author before, but before I was halfway through The Summer Girl, I ordered the first two books in this series. I absolutely loved the setting and how it was described. It's a summer tourist town, obviously with locals, but it was described in a way that made me want to visit without being an overbearing part of the book. Does that make sense?

Although this is the third book in a series, I don't think you need to read the first two books to fully grasp this one. There are overlapping characters but the two main characters have their own story. Speaking of them, Tate and Cassie, they have great chemistry and their banter is pretty entertaining. The steam is hot without being overdone (omg that window scene??!!!)

Both Tate and Cassie have personal issues they're dealing with on top of their summer fling, and I think it was a good balance between romance and their own lives.

Now to go back and read the other two books - and to look forward to what this author writes next!

A Massive Thank You to the Author, the Publisher and NetGalley for giving me the chance to read and review this book prior to its release date.

The Summer Girl was a great emotional read with some spicy sex thrown in! Not my usual read but very enjoyable. I loved taking the journey of the summer with Cassie as she explores growing up, family, love and loss, and lots and lots of summer fun. There is a lot more here than a typical summer romance read and worth exploring. The relationships and growth for Cassie over the course of the summer is very well portrayed. Thank you NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for providing me with an ARC for me to review.

I am SO happy to be back in Avalon Bay devouring another love story created by one of my favorites - Elle Kennedy!

True to the series, this book was very easy to follow and overall a fun story! Cassie has returned to her grandmother’s home in Avalon Bay for one last summer of fun and sets her sights on local sailor, Tate, as a potential summer fling. Shenanigans ensue and there may be more to these two than just a summer fling.

This was the perfect summer romance with plenty of spice, banter and chemistry between the two main characters! I loved the interactions between couples from previous books in the series and I can’t wait to see what’s in store from this author next!

I really struggled to get into this one. I usually really like Kenndey’s books, but the character was hard for me to connect with.

Cassie had one mission this summer, have a summer fling, but gets a lot more than just that. Cassie finds some new friends in Avalon Bay, and one of them is Tate. He’s a player, but a good one that has no bad rep. He wants to stay friends with the blabbering copper haired girl but their connection is too much. I loved them, they just really bloomed together.

Cassie’s mom was awful, I don't know if I've ever known an actual narcasist but the way she would make everything about her, her, and only her made my blood boil. I thought she was actually progressing and doing better and then she does that… i can’t believe she has no remorse or guilt.

this was such a cute read that had me smiling so much, Cassie and Tate were adorable together and I loved their dynamic, they were so playful with each other and Tate was exactly what Cassie needed and vice versa, they helped each other become better.

I love Elle Kennedy’s books and so far am loving this series. This book follows Cassie who’s back to Avalon Bay to spend time with her family and wants a fling. I do have to say at the beginning, I wasn’t so sure of this book. It wasn’t hitting me but I still kept on going because I knew it will be good. Thank god I didn’t stop as it was a great story. I loved the storyline even though it’s a bit typical but I enjoy beach-themed stories. The pacing was great and I of course enjoyed the setting. There were good conflicts in the story that kept me entertained and I enjoyed how this was in dual perspectives.

Cassie is the FMC and she was a fun character but not well described. I felt the same dialogue was used over and over again which made her story bland. She had a great character development so I liked that. Tate is the MMC and I really enjoyed his character even though he’s a typical man in the story. There were many side characters and some old ones who make appearances which I enjoyed a lot. The romance is a small town, friends to lovers, virgins, and opposites attract. I have to say that this book was not steamy like Kennedy’s past book was I was disappointed to see.

The ending was well done and overall this was a great story. This is a part of the Avalon Bay series but honestly, this book could be read as a standalone compression to the other books. There were some things I do wish were better but overall this was a great book. I can’t wait to see what else Kennedy comes up with next.

*this e-arc was sent to me by the publisher to give an honest review in return*

Yet another great book by Elle Kennedy. A great summer read and even better beach read. A classic vacation love story that had me dreaming of a vacation of my own. I LOVE Tate + Cassie together. I think i went back in time to my summers as a teen where I always wished id find a hot man with a boat to take me out on. This was such a cute story and might even be my favorite in this series.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Elle Kennedy and St. Martin's Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The Summer Girl is book 3 in the Avalon Bay series and by far my FAVORITE. I absolutely adored Tate and Cassandra. I loved when the good girl tames the "player". Tate was so sweet and swoon worthy. The banter between these two was hilarious and so fun. I laughed out loud several times while reading this book. The emotion in this book with the character set was great. There were definitely twists in this one that I did NOT expect and I never in a million years would've guessed.

I highly recommend this title. It can be read as a standalone, but you'll have more background on some of the characters if you read the series in order.

Great summer read!

I appreciated the chemistry between the characters, with some spice added in. I liked that there were deeper discussions of relationship demographics, and even touching on toxicity.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book!