“No situation is entirely bad. There’s always a silver lining. Always. You just have to look for it.”

The Summer Girl was a breezy, fun and flirtatious read that has lighthearted banter and a lot of heart. Cassie is spending the summer in Avalon Bay and is determined to have a summer fling. When she meets Tate, she is instantly drawn to him, but since he is her neighbor, he offers to be her wingman instead. Can these two resist the attraction between them or will this friendship turn into something more?

“You taught me how to stand up for myself. How to be honest with the people around me.”

I loved the easy, charming banter between these two. Their friendship and chemistry seemed so real and I loved watching them grow closer. Cassie struggled with revealing her true feelings and confronting those close to her when they hurt her, and Tate really supported her while pushing her to stand up for herself. Throughout the story, both of them showed growth and were able to become stronger because of their relationship. The twist at the end was a bit unexpected but did serve to ultimately strength their relationship in the end.

Full of delicious tension, a bit of angst, and whole lot of emotion, steam and heart, The Summer Girl was a charming read and Tate and Cassie are a lot of fun. I’m enjoying this series and am looking forward to read more about Avalon Bay.

As much as I love Elle Kennedy, I have yet to read a book by her that fills the void that the Briar U universe left in my soul. The Avalon Bay series is *fine* but it's no Briar U.

This story follows Cassie on her last summer at Avalon Bay before her grandmother sells her house and moves to Cassie adopted hometown of Boston. Cassie's excited to be away from her horrible mother, and then she meets the neighbor. Tate is housesitting for the house next door to Cassie (Obviously that's how real life works), they're both young, attractive, and single, so of course things happen.

Again, this book was fine, just like the rest of the series is fine. I appreciated how it handled Cassie's mother, the bombshell made me gasp so loud it scared my cat, and I wanted to hug Cassie's stepmom because she's wonderful.

Thank you Elle Kennedy, St. Martin’s Press, St. Martin’s Griffin and NetGalley for this arc in exchange for my honest review!

If you’ve read the Avalon Bay series, The Summer Girl will definitely surprise you when it comes to couple in this book! This is the third book in the Avalon Bay series and follows Tate and Cassie. I loved that Tate got his own book and that we finally got to learn more about his character. The banter between Tate and Cassie was funny, but there were times that their relationship came off as juvenile. I really enjoyed Cassie’s character development throughout the book. It was great to see how their relationship helped her feel more comfortable with being more assertive with how she’s feeling.

This isn’t the first book of Kennedy’s that I’ve that constantly refers to FMCs as super busty and being slightly quirky. In this book the character’s description did play a role in part of the FMC’s confidence. However, this is something I’ve noticed a lot in this author’s books and most of the time it’s unnecessarily repeated throughout the book. In my opinion it sometimes pulls the focus away from any connections other than physical between the main characters.

This was a fast paced book that is told from a dual POV and makes for a great summer read! Overall, I did enjoy this book and look forward to reading more about the characters of Avalon Bay.

This was the third book in the series. It can be read as a stand-alone. Not sure if there would be more but would love it if there was a fourth book coming soon. Pretty please !!!
Cassie decided to have a summer fling and she choosed Tate the local resident goof ball, hardworking, and sweet guy. Yes, he had a history with the ladies and that was one of the reasons why he friend zoned her from the beginning. Yet, after getting to know her, he wanted more. Their slow burn of a relationship was very sweet. Though I did wish for more of the sexy times they had together. There were some drama but not too aggravating or annoying. There were funny bits along the way that made me laugh out loud. There were also some new characters that I wanted more of along with old favorites like Genevieve and Evan that I enjoyed.
Overall, I loved this book. I highly recommend this gem to those that enjoy a great romance.
I received this ARC from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for my review.

This was a very cute summer read. The beginning I was a little leaning towards categorizing it as a YA book, but the sex scenes stepped it up and overall I liked the main characters. Not my favorite of the Avalon Bay books but still a good read.

If it wasn't for the sex scenes I would have thought this book was YA. I listened to the audiobook and the narrators did a very good job but the female sounded very young. I was thrown off at first because of this. With that being said this felt more like a high school romance than an adult one. Also, I can't get passed the crude talk describing women's bodies. It was a turn off for me!

My first Elle Kennedy book, I finished it and immediatly went backwards reading the other Avalon Bay books.
Cassie and Tate have this intense immediate chemistry. I loved that it was early on and fast. Tate didn't want to break her heart so he tried to remain platonic but that quickly failed.
I wish I could give you so many sexy scenes! You need to read this yourself to find out. Just think...their houses are side by side and so are their bedroom windows. Enough said.

Thank you Netgalley for my ARC in exchange for my honest opinion

The Summer Girl by Elle Kennedy
Narrators: Teddy Hamilton and Caitlin Elizabeth
Rating: 4.5 stars
Steam: 3 chilis
Pub Date: 7/18


Elle Kennedy has done it again! I have yet to read a book of hers that I didn’t like, but this one might be my new favorite. The friends-to-lovers, dual POVs, and the sizzling chemistry between Cassie and Tate had me hooked right from the start.

College student, Cassie Soul, is back in Avalon Bay for the first full summer since her parent’s divorce. But now that her grandmother is selling their family-owned hotel, Cassie is back to reconnect with family, visit favorite spots, and potentially find a summer fling. That’s where Tate Bartett comes in. A popular figure in Avalon Bay, Tate finds himself enthralled with Cassie, and they strike up an unlikely friendship. But friendship isn’t all either of them wants, and as summer goes on, it gets harder to resist their feelings.

Cassie is an incredibly likable character. Her relatability, kindness, and sense of humor drew me in, making me root for her throughout the story. And then there's Tate, Avalon Bay's charming golden boy. Tate's endearing qualities, such as his sweetness, strong work ethic, and love for his family and dogs, made him an irresistible book boyfriend.

The sparks that fly between Cassie and Tate are undeniable. Kennedy skillfully balanced the steam (of which there was plenty) with a compelling storyline. There’s a crazy twist that I didn’t see coming that added a layer of intrigue and depth to the plot, leaving me on the edge of my seat. I also adored the cameos of Mac, Cooper, Evan, and Genevieve, which really brought all three books together.

I alternated between the audio and the ebook, and I really enjoyed both versions! Teddy Hamilton is one of my favorite narrators, and he acted out Tate’s voice exactly how I imagined it.

Overall, The Summer Girl is the perfect beach read, filled with witty banter, endearing friendships, and emotional battles that resonate.

Read if you like:
*beachside settings
*boats
*complicated family relationships
*steamy open-door romance
*virgin heroine
*friends to lovers
*”it’s just a hookup”

Thank you so much to Macmillan audio for my free audiobook and to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for my ARC to read and review. The Summer Girl will be available on 7/18.

I love a good Elle Kennedy book, so I was thrilled to get an early copy of Summer Girl.

I enjoyed reading Cassies character development as she grew through the book. 10/10 for this Summer Fling !

This was my first book by Elle Kennedy and it most certainly won't be my last! I adored everything about this novel and immediately went and got the first two in the series! Kennedy does a fantastic job of describing Avalon Bay and taking the reader on an enjoyable ride. The characters were well defined and each had their own little quirks. The angst and teasing between Tate and Cassie was every readers dream. I couldn't turn the page fast enough to see if they got together. I head this was considered a stand alone but i'd almost fair to say that it's better to read them in order. I found myself a lot of the times very confused about the characters because there were so many. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and will easily read whatever she writes next!

Good Girl Complex was my first book by Elle Kennedy and after that I was hooked. When I found out The Summer Girl, the third book in the Avalon Bay series, was coming out this summer… I knew I had to read it on my beach vacation.

Cassie Soul grew up in Avalon Bay, but the last several years has been coming only for a week or two during this summer. But this summer is different, she will be here all summer and is ready for some fun. She is convinced she needs to have a summer fling, and the first guy she comes across seems like he will be perfect.

Tate is a sailing instructor at the local country club. He is best friends with the twins (from books 1 + 2) and always down for a good time. But only a good time.. He does not do relationships. When Cassie suggests him being her summer fling, he does not want to mess up the potential friendship and declines. But she will be harder to stay away from than he thinks…

I really enjoyed reading The Summer Girl. It was a quick and fun read with the perfect amount of spice. I thought the plot twist at the end was a little weird… and was surprised they could get past it… but still enjoyed the ending. So far, this is my least favorite book in the series but was still a 3.5 star read!

Will be on my Instagram closer to pub date!

Rounded up from 3.5
Cassie is spending the summer in Avalon Bay for the first time in years. But now that her grandmother is selling the family hotel, she wants to spend time with her family, celebrate her 20th birthday and maybe find a summer fling. Tate is no stranger to flings, and he is her neighbor. And once he meets her, he is down for one more fling. And maybe for more than a fling.
This is a friends to lovers small town romance, book 3 in Avalon Bay series, but it can be read as stand alone. It was not my favorite of the series (the second one holds this place) but I loved the setting, so summery, it makes this one perfect for a beach read. It's told in dual POV (Cassie/Tate), and both characters have a distinct voice. I'm really not a fan of her mother (but she is meant to be unlikable). The Beach Games were so entertaining! I loved Cassie's tendency to babble when she is nervous, but her lack of confidence was a bit annoying. She does redeems herself a bit when she finally tells off her mom (yay Cassie!). This book is a romance, but it's also about family and relationships (difficult ones). The chemistry between both MCs wasn't stellar, but the spice was good (that window scene!!!). All in all, this was an entertaining, quick read.
I received an advanced review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The Summer Girl by Elle Kennedy was a great last (I think it’s the last Avalon Bay book) edition to Avalon Bay. Tate was fantastic. Cassie has a lot of baggage and the way everything came together at the very end was like.. oh good god. This is really happening, isn’t it? Overall, I enjoyed this book and I think others will enjoy it too.

Thanks to Netgalley and Elle Kennedy for the early arc in exchange for a review.

Thank you Netgalley for letting me read “The Summer Girl” in exchange for an honest review.
This is the third book of the Avalon Bay series by Elle Kennedy. Full disclosure, I have not yet read the first two books but I feel this book can be read as a standalone without issue. I didn't feel as though I was missing any huge plot points by not having read the first two books.

Synopsis:
Cassandra is visiting Avalon Bay for the summer, stays with her grandmother who was the previous owner of the famous hotel but had sold it to some of the main characters from the previous novels. Cassie is looking for a summer fling and meets Tate, her neighbor for the summer. Tate puts her in the friend zone, becomes her wingman, she continues to look for a fling and well.... obviously things get complicated between the two of them.

This is a great friends to lovers trope, and an excellent beach read for this summer. It is told from dual POV which I enjoyed. While this book has some good spice, it does not distract from the plot line and has a good balance for everyone. I really enjoyed these characters and am looking forward to reading the other books in this series soon.




This was a fun and quick read, no surprises here.

Thank you St. Martin's Press, NetGalley, and Elle Kennedy for this ARC copy of Summer Girl - in exchange for my honest opinion and review.

This is book #3 of the Avalon Bay series by Elle Kennedy. While this could be read as a standalone - this is a part of an ongoing series in which the characters are intertwined, and would be best read in publication order - starting with Good Girl Complex.

This time around we return to Avalon Bay to experience Cassie and Tate's love story. After her grandmother sold her family's legacy hotel - The Beacon, Cassie returns to the Bay to have one last nostalgic summer. Determined to make the most of it... she sets her heart on finding a summer fling. Her first night she literally stumbles upon Tate... being "broken up" with by his previous situation ship - Alanna (who we previously met in books 1 and 2). And after their embarrassing encounter these two hilariously find out that they are neighbors for the summer!

Seemingly stuck in an ever looping world, the pair decide to be friends despite their obvious attraction and chemistry. Tate knows she is more than a hook up kind of girl, and he refuses to hurt her. Rather... he gets himself in a situation where he agrees to be her wing man - and help her find her summer fling. But what happens when you watch the girl you are secretly pining after get involved with another man?

Through ups and downs this pair experiences the ride of a lifetime. Growth, meaningful friendship, family and love are all on the table for this Summer Girl - and you will want to tag along for the journey!

Read if you love:
-Small Town Romance
-Opposites Attract
-Friends to Lovers
-Slow Angsty Burn
-Other Men/Women

Trigger Warnings: toxic parental figure, former cheating scandal, miscarriage, and divorce are discussed throughout the book. None of these go super in depth - and aren't in part of our main characters directly, but may cause upset if they are a trigger for a reader.

A cute summer beach read! It was a light book that I read as a standalone. This book is a a bit spicy which I enjoyed. It's a quick read that was enjoyale.

Elle Kennedy always knows how to deliver a great ROMCOM. The Summer Girl is the book you will want to read this summer. Cassie grew up in Avalon…well at least for the first half of her life. Now she is back again just for the summer. Normally she is just back for a few weeks but this is the last summer before her senior year old college. But this time she’s looking for a fling.

Tate is that playboy type of guy…but he isn’t the bad boy playboy. When he is seeing a girl he is only seeing her. He is very honorable and has been taught to treat woman with respect. He isn’t looking for a relationship. When Cassie requests to have a fling with him for the summer. At first he is all for it. But her thinks this girl could catch feelings in the end and he likes the friendship they have established..so instead he becomes her wing man.

I loved the banter and the overall relationship these two had. While I did love the first two books in this series I think this one is definitely my favorite!

This book is my second 5 star review of 2023. Omg it was so cute!!!! Completely adored the two main characters and each of their families. This was an amazingly well written book that you clicked with the characters. It had just enough spice without going over board. This is the first book for me bh this author. I’d high recommend.

4.5 Stars!!!!

I was so ready to jump back into the world and characters of Avalon Bay and this book has easily taken the spot a my favorite in the series! The cameos of the Hartley twins and their leading ladies was just icing on the cake.

Cassie was such a cute, and relatable, FMC. Tate was her perfect counterpart. I loved that while he was a playboy, he was a good guy with a good reputation. Obviously their tension and chemistry leapt off the page...I mean, it's Elle Kennedy we're talking about here! But what I loved even more was seeing their genuine friendship grow throughout the book. And the storylines relating to their respective families added so much emotional depth to the story making this so much more than a fluffy romance read!

We all know that most of these easy, fun romance reads can be predictable. But the conflict that arises in this one was genuinely not what I was expecting and I appreciated the fact that I didn't necessarily see what was coming. I thought I had it figured out but, surprise!, I did not! Love that!

If you loved Good Girl Complex and/or Bad Girl Reputation then The Summer Girl is a guaranteed win for you!

The Summer Girl is a perfect beach read!

Good Girl Complex was my first introduction to Elle Kennedy’s writing. After finishing it, I binge read the Briar U and Off Campus series. I’ve enjoyed the whole Avalon Bay series, but I think the Summer Girl is my favorite of the series!

Thank you @smpromance and @macmilianaudio for my gifted copies!

Cassie is back in Avalon Bay for one last summer before her grandmother sells their family home. She’s determined to have a summer fling before returning to school in the fall. She keeps running into Tate, who is house sitting the house next door. Despite their obvious connection, he tells her they can only be friends. Obviously this won’t last 😘

In true Elle Kennedy fashion, this was steamy, sweet, and had great banter! I loved seeing the rest of the gang from Avalon Bay and how Cassie developed friendships with them. It was a fun read!