This the third book in the Avalon Bay series of interconnected standalones. I had not read an Elle Kennedy book before but have seen her books highly recommend so I was excited to get to read this. Cassie and Tate had great chemistry and it was fun to see how their relationship unfolded. Perfect read for a relaxing day at the beach!

This was my favorite book of the Avalon Bay series. It could be read as a standalone, but it's helpful to have read the others to know who the characters are.

I enjoyed the relationship that Cassie and Tate built. I genuinely enjoyed their interactions.

DNF but really want to return to this one!! Just hasn’t been the vibe. I love the off campus series, so Im sure this one is just as good, but I just couldn’t get into it😢

Thank you St. Martins Press, Elle Kennedy, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Now I do enjoy Elle Kennedy’s books, especially her hockey series and I think I was looking for that same thing in this book and series, but unfortunately it fell a little flat for me, but not entirely.

I really liked how the characters in this one were more likable than the last one. There’s a lot less bad communication and toxicity which made it an easier read. That being said, it was such a slow start that I really had a hard time getting into it and wanting to finish reading the book.

Overall it was good, but not my favorite. I would probably rate it 3.5 stars but will round up to 4 because of my love for Elle!

This entire trilogy has me wrapped around its finger! I simply can’t get enough of it. Bravo… please keep them coming

The Summer Girl is a great combo of beach read and friends to lovers romance. I did feel like readers would benefit from having read the other titles in the series, but it was enjoyable as a standalone too.

This book was my first introduction to Avalon Bay- and I loved it!! I loved the main characters in this story and all the supporting characters. I felt that they all had genuine connections as friends/relationships. I did not expect to cry in this story, but man it hit me hard when Cassie stood up for herself and confronted her parents. I loved her developing relationship with her dad and step mom, and I was soooo proud of Cassie for standing up to her mom and making the hard decision to walk away and live her life how she wanted. The romance between Tate and Cassie was so sweet and cute I couldn't help but root for them as they're connection developed/progressed. I cant wait to read more of the Avalon Bay series by Elle Kennedy! Would highly recommend this book!

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

The Summer Girl is book #3 in the Avalon Bay Series by Elle Kennedy and I am here for this series. While you can read this book as a stand alone, it is better to read the entire series to get background knowledge on Avalon Bay and the characters.

Cassie's grandparents owned the hotel The Beacon and has sold the hotel and her home in Avalon Bay. Cassie goes to spend one last summer with her grandmother and it determined to find a summer fling. Insert Tate, just broken up with and happens to be Cassie's neighbor for the summer. The pair decide maybe they should just be friends and Tate helps Cassie as her wingman. Can Tate let Cassie be with someone else?

The Summer Girl is an amazing addition to the Avalon Bay Series. It has small town romance, opposites attract, slow burn, friends to lovers...what more do you need?

I love a good friends to lovers book. I am a summer person at my core and this bok warmed my heart! Such a great beach read. If you want a book where you can justy sit back, relax, and enjoy the characters, this is for you!

I really enjoyed The Summer Girl, and have a been a fan of this series! The Summed Girl had a fun, sweet and spicy storyline filled with lots memorable scenes. There was great chemistry between the characters. I loved the dual POV and how the storyline moved forward while each character’s thoughts. I loved Tate, he was the perfect male lead. I would recommend this book!

I did not realize this was part of a series but I still enjoyed it! I like the writing style and found it to be a light, breezy, romance book. I typically read thrillers but I needed a palate cleanser and I think this was the perfect one!

I recommend this book if you like beach reads and romance! I will be checking out the rest of the series

Thank you to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for a copy of this work in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book!

Having read the first two books in the Avalon Bay series as well, I would say this book follows the same writing style, so depending on how you feel about those books, you will likely feel similarly about this one. It is a quick, easy, small town romance book that doesn't make you think too hard, which is sometimes fun to read, especially in the summer or by a pool/beach.

The main characters are people we have been introduced to in previous books but it definitely could be read as a standalone and I don't think you would miss out on too much, other than some of the dynamics of the relationships.

Quick Summary: A true love romance

My Review: The Summer Girl by Elle Kennedy is book 3 in the Avalon Bay series.

About the Book: Cassie Soul is no newbie when it comes to Avalon Bay. For a time, she had lived there. When her parents divorced, however, that part of her life vanished until this summer - the summer before her 21st birthday. Not only does she get to spend time with her beloved grandmother, but she also gets to spend time with her new wing man, Tate Barlett. As they spend more and more time together, Cassie and Tate find something beautiful together...until outside forces, not of their own making, threaten to break them apart.

My Final Say: I am in love with this story. I cannot even. I'm still crying over what happened. Thankfully, happy tears are running down my face. Brilliant!

Other: This NA novel was about so much more than romance. It was about family dynamics, relationships, trust and truth, betrayal, forgiveness, and more. It was a stunning, meaningful, contemporary work of fiction.

Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: NA to A
Re-read: Yes
Keeper: Yes
Favorites Shelf: Yes
Status/Level: 💓

Appreciation is extended to the author, to the publisher (St. Martin's Press, St. Martin's Griffin), and to NetGalley. Thank you for granting accessibility to this wonderful novel. It was a pleasure to read it.

This book was almost unreadable. I have loved Elle Kennedy's collabs with Sarina Bowen, and did binge both her Off Campus and Briar U series. But this book was so hard to get into and stay into. It was written immaturely. The MMC says the FMMC "has a nice rack" more than once in this novel. It was written with the mid 00s crass vibe I didn't appreciate. The cheating and abortion thrown out in the. middle of the parental fights at the end were gimmicky. I wanted more.

Elle Kennedy’s third book in her Avalon Bay series proves to be just as fun as the previous two. Cassie is in Avalon Bay for the summer and Tate is her playboy neighbor who she propositioned for a summer fling to gain some experience. They were super sweet. I really loved the banter between them. The romance progressed slowly but cutely nonetheless. The third act inevitability was annoying but I understand it. Overall, this is definitely a fun summer book giving beach vibes and I enjoyed it.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the E-arc in exchange for an honest review.

The third installment of the Avalon Bay series revolves around college student Cassie Soul. She intends to return to Avalon Bay for the summer to spend time with family, celebrate her 21st birthday, and perhaps indulge in a summer fling. She crosses paths with the town casanova, Tate Bartlett, and thus begins their slow burn summer romance. Overall, the plot and character dynamics were somewhat predictable, but it was an enjoyable beach town read.

Sincere thanks to NetGalley & St. Martin's Press for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

The Summer Girl - 4/5 ⭐️
📍Summer Romance
📍Small town
📍Friends to Lovers

"The Summer Girl" by Elle Kennedy is a delightful and heartwarming novella that captures the essence of a perfect summer romance. It's a love story that unfolds against the backdrop of a summer vacation, making it a quick and enjoyable read. The characters' transition from friends to lovers is portrayed with authenticity and charm, and the nostalgic vibes of summer add to the overall appeal. If you're in the mood for a sweet, feel-good romance, "The Summer Girl" won't disappoint.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martins Press for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you for the advanced copy for review.

I really enjoyed this story! I had to backtrack and read the books that came before it so that I was up to speed on all the characters, but they were all good. It's a great series and I think this book was my favorite from all of them.

⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

• friends to lovers/mixed signals
• funny banter
• character growth 👏👏

One last summer romcom for this year! This is #3 in a series but can be definitely read as a standalone (I read the first book but not the second). I enjoyed the family drama and self discovery too. The third act was a little *wait, what?* but overall I really liked this one!

🗣️ Thank you to @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the opportunity to read and review this book via gifted eARC! All opinions are honest and my own.

The Summer Girl is a new adult type steamy romance with some sweet scenes, lots of spicy scenes and so much family drama. I enjoyed the book although there are some things that were not my favorite such as the objectification of women, the underage drinking, and the male main character being a smoker (even if occasionally). The family drama was insane, but really engaging and came out of nowhere. I would read more for sure in this series.