This summer romance belongs on your summer reading shortlist!

Five-Star Book Review: THE SUMMER GIRL by Elle Kennedy

🌊 Book Synopsis: College senior Cassie Soul is in Avalon Bay for the summer and on the lookout for a summer fling. She may be in town to help her grandmother pack up her home and spend time with her dad and his new family, but she’s also looking for some fun before leaving Avalon Bay, likely for good. The first guy she meets and clicks with is Tate Bartlett, a fun-loving golden boy who promptly puts her in the friend zone. But they might just be perfect for each other.

⛵️ My Take: This book is the perfect summer read! It’s steamy, but it also has strong character development and depth. Both characters are trying their best to do the right thing in a variety of hard situations with each other, friends, and family. Especially family. I really liked how they both grew throughout the book and that this novel included both the importance of and the need to set limits with family. This was easily my favorite of the three-book Avalon’s Bay series. And it can definitely be read as a standalone. Highly recommend this as part of your summer reading lineup!

Read THE SUMMER GIRL for
- Dual POV slow-burn romance
- Summer beach town vibes
- Body positivity

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5 stars)

THE SUMMER GIRL comes out July 18

😘 Thank you to @NetGalley and @StMartinsPress for the eARC of THE SUMMER GIRL and introducing me to a new author!

I swear every Elle Kennedy book I read is better than the last.! This absolutely captivating tale reeled me in. I finished the entire book in one sitting because I had to know more. I needed it like I needed to breathe. I laughed, I cringed, I cheered, and I cried! This is the absolute most perfect summer book! Enjoy the ride my friends!

Happy to be back in Avalon Bay. This book was fantastic.. Adorable, sexy, sweet, all the feels and of course a HEA.

Cassie has been going to Avalon Bay every summer since she was a baby. This summer she is turning 21 and has to say goodbye to her family-owned hotel.

She is staying with her grandma over the summer while they pack the house and stay for a grand opening of the hotel.

I did find it to be a bit slow at times with not much happening.

The ending was shocking but I was happy to see Cassie find love, a career path, and a family that loves her.

The story had a dual POV between Cassie and Tate which I thought was great. It helped us see how they really felt about each other.

This is the third installment of the Avalon Bay series. However, this can be read as a stand-alone. I haven’t read the first two books yet and didn’t feel lost or confused.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was my first Elle Kennedy novel, and it won’t be my last!! I wasn’t aware that this was the third in a series, but I appreciated that it could be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone. I enjoyed both Cassie and Tate as main characters and their banter and chemistry was fun. The side characters were great as well, especially Cassie’s grandmother. If you’re looking for a fun beach read, look no further - this definitely fit the bill!

I love Elle Kennedy! This book was a summer girl romance and was perfect for a beach read. I think I would prefer it as a real book and not an audiobook but overall it was easy to get through. It was not a 5 star read but I loved the characters. It was an entertaining read.

With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the much appreciated arc in return for an honest review.

There is no doubt that The Summer Girl by Elle Kennedy is a fantastic novel. Kennedy is a well-rounded writer who possesses a great voice for young adults.

Elle Kennedy has truly outdone herself with this book. I really liked the first two books in the series, but the dynamic between Cassie and Tate was really something charming. I was nervous at first because I wasn’t sure how it was going to be connected to the first two books or if it was going to be a completely separate story in the same town. I’m so glad that all of the books intertwined so well. All of the characters (new and old) played their own part in making this book extra special. I really connected with this book because it deals with hard some hard issues that the female main character has to overcome. It is very hard to deal with a narcissist, especially when it is someone you feel obligated to love. I was cheering for Cassie when she stood her ground and made choices for herself instead of letting things just happen to her. Also, I’m going to be daydreaming about that boat scene for quite a while (IYKYK). I hope we get more trips to Avalon Bay in the future! In the mean time in dyeing my hair ginger-er, copper, and booking my stay at the Beacon Hotel.

I was lucky enough to get to read the ebook and listen to the audiobook for The Summer Girl by Elle Kennedy! This is the 3rd instalment in the Avalon Bay series - Though the first book in the series is my favourite, I did love Cassie and Tate's slow burn summer romance! I also love hearing how characters from the first 2 books are doing :) This is a must read spicy rom com for your summer TBR!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for this ARC/ALC!

Cassie wants a summer fling. Tate loves to hook up. And they are neighbors for the summer. Sounds like a perfect set up, right? I loved learning about these two characters, all their family drama, and watching their connection grow beyond a fling. I enjoyed this one enough to read the book AND listen to the audiobook. Perfect summer read!

**Thanks Netgalley for the ARC

oh this was cute. I love the Briar U/Avalon Bay crossover. The story was cute. I LOVE Tate. Love love love

I enjoyed the dynamic between the two characters.

Thank you Netgalley for the EARC of The Summer Girl by Elle Kennedy.
This is a 4 stars book.
I love the story of Cassie and Tate. I love the Character development of Cassie.
The story is light and fun to read and I love how it dealt with other issues.

Overall I will recommend the book for a good summer read.

I really liked so many parts about this book. Tate was just perfection. The banter was fun and so was the steam. While the ending was dramatic, I was not expecting THAT type drama, so I actually really liked the ending. Overall, it just seemed to have a lot going… between all the parents and their drama from the start… it was a lot!

The book releases in a few weeks and when I saw the ARC on NetGalley, I immediately requested it. I have read several of Kennedy’s books and have really liked them and her writing style.

Cassie is spending the summer with her Grandma and father. She is hoping for a summer fling but finds so much more.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

This was a cute, fun, beachy summer read. Even without reading the other two Avalon Bay books, I was still transported to the world. My biggest complaint is that that timelines sometimes seemed off, but if you can get past that, it’s a really enjoyable book. I loved Cass working through her family drama with Tate’s help and support

I love this entire crew of characters in the series. I am genuinely hoping the author writes another one to add to it. There was humor, and drama, as well as continuing some of the storylines from previous books. The characters were all so well developed that I was drawn in to the story not only to find out what happened to the main characters, but also to find out little tidbits of characters from the other two books. I'd love to live in this summer town!

I loved being back in Avalon Bay! And I think this may be my favorite of the three. Of course, I loved the setting. The beach games was a fun addition too. Cass and Tate had great banter and chemistry. A great summer read!

I received this ebook from Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion and review. I loved every minute of it! Tate is your usual small town player but watching him become someone who can fall in love warmed my heart. Cassie is looking for an escape from her life with her mom and watching her grow into a confident woman was beautiful to see. I loved the two of them together.

The Summer Girl is a wonderful read. I really enjoyed this one. I love the flirty banter between Cassie and Tate. Cassie split time in Avalon Bay growing up. Your heart goes out to her as she is pushed aside by her family. I love how Cassie grows and stands up for herself in this. I love how Tate brings out the passionate side of Cassie. There is this instant draw that will have you glued to the pages. Tate lived in Avalon Bay since he was a kid and helps run his family business. He is a sweetheart who has not found the right one yet. Summer flings and friendly competition will put a smile on your face as Tate and Cassie grow closer. I love them together so much. Tate and Cassie bring out the best in each other. If you have not read the Avalon Bay series yet you need to.

Elle Kennedy strikes again with another banger! What I love about Elle Kennedy is her realistic and relatable characters, and The Summer Girl is no different! I’ve just finished a second reading of it, and can I just say I loved how much a genuinely laughed during this book. I wanted to revisit a book where I felt like I was hanging out with friends and it’s definitely an Elle book for that.