Thank you Netgalley, St Martins Press and Elle Kennedy for letting me read “The Summer Girl” in exchange for an honest review! This is the third book of a trilogy, and I haven't read the first two, but this book also made sense as a standalone book without me feeling like I was missing out on key details. I will be reading the others ASAP!

The Summer Girl follows Cassie as she spends the summer in Avalon Bay looking for her first ever summer fling. Cassie and Tate have great chemistry and angst together. Their moments together leading up to their eventual coupling are fire hot. I couldn’t turn the paces fast enough.

This is a friends to lovers type of book, and although at times it can come across as slightly cliche, overall I enjoyed reading it and thought it wasn't a tired trope. The only part of THE SUMMER GIRL that I would change was just how much Cassie doubted herself. I think the story wouldn't have been too affected if that aspect had been improved.

There is a bit of spice in it, but not too much that it feels like the plot suffers for it.

Such a fun and easy read, I enjoyed it a lot!

Elle Kennedy is one of my favorite authors. She writes so many genres successfully and while I don't typically re-read books, I always pick her books up when I just need something "familiar!"

This is the 3rd book in the Avalon Bay series, which is a sweet, at times angsty, beach town read. This book is told in dual POV's between Cassie and Tate. While I loved Cassie sweet, naïve personality, Tate's chapters were my favorite.

This book will definitely be one I shared with followers. I can't wait to read more from author Elle Kennedy!

I love Tate's story! Summer fling turned love story and I am here for it! I loved being back in Avalon Bay and seeing old characters while getting to know Tate and Cassie! I love, love, love!

This was with out a doubt my favorite of the series. I had been unsure if this series felt too young for me thus far, but while this was young at heart it had a more mature undertone to me. The way the relationship progressed was the best part for me. This book also includes one of the hottest scenes I have read this year. Additionally there was a happy ever after obviously, but I did appreciate how some of the external conflict didn't wrap up into a bow perfectly as it felt very real to me.

Unfortunately I did not enjoy this book and was not able to finish it. It felt so stunted and tense, I didn’t believe the chemistry between the main characters.

I am a huge fan of any series Elle Kennedy writes and the Avalon Bay series is not different!
This books and series would be great summer reads as they take place in a beach town.

I loved the summer girl. Tate and Cassie were both so lovable and I loved how they tied in Evan, Cooper, Mac, and Gen. The twist at the end was a huge surprise to me and it made the storyline that much more interesting. I also loved Grandma Tanner and her relationship with Cassie. Cassies character development and her healing broken family relations really warmed my heart.

Thank you netgalley and st martins press!! Would definitely recommend and I hope to see more books in this series!

I have a love/hate relationship with this series but I’m hooked on it so I was looking forward to read the next in this Avalon beach series.

And I loved this one. It is a slow burn romance with great character development and while I hated her mother so much, those scenes have brought out how much Cass has changed throughout the story.

Cass is so good. I liked her from the beginning, and she is loving and creative.

There are a few more characters in the story than I am used to usually, but the dynamics in this story are so balanced, from the secondary characters and friends who are supporting each other to the family members. I love how his father said that even after twenty-five years of marriage, romantic gestures are a must. There’s so much to take in from both Tate and Cass lives. I’m not even sure what to say because I don’t want to spoil it anymore, but it is a great story with layers and I loved it.

Their chemistry and uncomplicated going moments are always present, and learning that lust can turn into something more beautiful at a young age was a great touch.

It’s beautiful, romantic and a must read story.

Very grateful to the publisher for my review copy

I was smitten with this book the moment I opened it. It has all the summertime feels wrapped in one delightfully spicy romance.

Tate is the epitome of a summer boy. He’s the guy I wish for during my summers. He’s the playboy that lives in swim trunks with a devilish grin and oozes charm, but he’s has the biggest heart. There’s no other author who can write a playboy as well as this one can.

It’s rare for me to enjoy a lead female character as much as the male, but with this book I was so bewitched with Cass. She was so endearing, kind, and aloof. I enjoyed that the author didn’t make her the unrealistic stereotypical naive, virginal girl. She’s quirky, funny, and owns her sexuality. She was written like an actual 21 year old and I appreciate that the author made her into more than a character in a book.

The way this story is written it captures the realities and intricacies of life and love. This book doesn’t sugarcoat the complexities of love, growing into adulthood and carving your own path, and the complications of family relationships. There’s a lot more to this book than just your typical summer romance. This book will not only entertain you with its witty dialogue, but also capture your heart with well thought out characters and plot. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for this ARC

This was my first Elle Kennedy book and I absolutely loved it! Cassie, like most of us, has a complex family history that left its mark on her. As her character arc progresses, she admirably puts in the work to deal with her childhood trauma and insecurities. The MMC, Tate, is an absolute cupcake. The tension between him and Cassie was so satisfying that I didn't feel in a rush at all to get to the spicy bits (but thoroughly enjoyed them when I did). If you love the friends-to-lovers trope, do yourself a favor and get a copy of The Summer Girl!

A joyous, adventurous and great read for any beach lover.

First i’d like to thank NetGalley, Elle Kennedy and Avalon for an Arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I’ve always loved Elle’s writing style, I believe her books are super easy to follow along with and the plot always keeps me entertained.

This is the third book in the series however it can be read as a standalone which is what I did l. It is dual pov and has a hea.

We follow the love story between Tate and Cassie as they find themselves intertwined and drawn to themselves. They want to keep things casual but we all know how that goes :). The spice is super cute and sweet.

We get to read Cassie who struggles with some body insecurities from dealing with some family trauma. I loved reading about her learning to love herself and her body and we get to watch Tate stand up for himself and set realistic expectations and boundaries with those around him.

Elle’s writing is so good I didn’t see any of the big twists coming however the foreshadowing was extremely well executed.

I found this to be a breath of fresh air and these characters easy to fall in love with, I cannot wait to read the first two books in the series because I don’t think this book gave too many spoilers.

The Summer Girl is a solid beach read, a light hearted dual POV friends to lovers romance. I really like both Cassie and Tate as a character and found their initial friendship really charming. Both characters are spending the summer at Avalon Bay, Cassie revisiting her hometown and Tate in his current hometown. This book explores the trials and triumphs of family and is a cute summer read. I found the beginning a little bit slow to get into but about half way through I was really hooked and didn’t want to stop reading. I recommend this book if you are looking for a light friends to lovers summer read!

Thank you netgalley and the publishers at St. Martin's Press for the copy of the e-arc for exchange for a honest review.

The Summer Girl is book 3 in the Avalon Bay series by Elle Kennedy, and probably the favorite of the series so far.

Book number 3 follows the dual pov of views of Cassie, and former Avalon Bay resident is back for the summer and looking for that summer fling and Tate, the boy house sitting next door and not looking for a commitment.

While an amazing kiss at a friend's house, Cassie is very eager to make Tate her fling for the summer,but Tate is is quick to friend zone.

I really enjoy see their relationship grow to friendship and so much more. However, and could really gone without the Victoria ( Cassie's mom) story line and how she caused the huge conflict between to the two (and others as well).

I look forward what else is to come from Elle Kennedy and hopefully more from Avalon Bay.

This was such a cute book ! I loved Cassie and Tate . I loved watching the characters develop throughout the book and loved the spice. I like that although this is part of a series it also can be read as a standalone . I also loved that this book was put in dual pov so we could see both what Cassie and Tate were thinking throughout the story . As always Elle Kennedy wrote another cute book that made my heart happy

Thank to NetGalley and Elle Kennedy for this arc !

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC of Elle Kennedy’s latest amazing book!

I should tell you Elle Kennedy is a must read author for me! I love her writing. Her characters are multifaceted who I literally fall in love with.

The Summer Girl is the third book in her Avalon Bay series and frankly it is my favourite. This book centers on Tate (oh Boy he is the BEST BOOK BOYFRIEND since Garrett Graham). He loves his family, he is a good friend and he makes a great wingman. He meets a sweet, bumbling, inexperienced Cassie who sees the silver lining in every situation. I loved her!!!!! Her over sharing and bumbling were something I could do relate to!
This was a perfect friends to lovers story! The chemistry between them was so good and kept me reading until 3 AM!
You should read if you love :
Dual POV
Friends to lovers
Neighbours
Great friend group
Awkward funny banter
Sweet nicknames (seriously I’m dying my hair)
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I can’t not mention an epic phone conversation and window scene that left me breathless.

What I didn’t like?!?! Cassie’s mother! She is EVIL so really I loved it all!

Elle Kennedy you are wonderful storyteller and I love delving into the worlds you create!

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I am loving Avalon Bay and this was no exception! Elle Kennedy is such a fun author and I adore this beach town. This was one of my most anticipated reads and I'm so happy to be able to dive into it early! Cassie and Tate have been some of my favorite side characters in the other novels so I was so happy to be able to read their story!

The Avalon Bay series is everything I want from a beachtown romance: fluff, angst, chemistry, and spice. The Summer Girl is no exception.

The Summer Girl follows Cassie as she spends the summer in Avalon Bay looking for her first ever summer fling.

Cassie and Tate have great chemistry and angst together. Their moments together leading up to their eventual coupling are fire hot. I couldn’t turn the paces fast enough.

The reason I rated the novel four stars instead of five is because the final hurdle Cassie and Tate needed to pass for their happily ever after was unnecessary and useless. It was all resolved in a few pages and added nothing of substance to the story, characters, or relationships.

Since The Summer Girl is the third in the series, the characters from the previous novels are sprinkled throughout. I thoroughly enjoyed the check ins, but reminded me that Bad Girl Reputation is still my favourite of the series by a significant margin.

Overall, The Summer Girl is a fun and spicy novel about a summer fling that turns into something more. It’s not the best of the series, but it’s a close second.

I totally didn’t realize that this is book number 3 in a series. So I’ll need go back and read the other two first! Sure I’ll love it!

I loved the Off Campus series and I just started Briar U. I have not read the first 2 books in the Avalon Bay series, but I definitely will after reading this! The Summer Girl is a quick and easy read that I really enjoyed. I think it can be read as a standalone if you don't want to read the entire series. I loved the summer vibes in this book, and I think it would be a fun beach read. Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Elle Kennedy for this ARC!

“I know I said a lot of things before. I didn’t want a relationship. This would end in September. There was no pressure. I know I said all those things. But something’s changed. I don’t know how, but it just has, and now I’m in love with you.”

-friends to lovers, dual pov, small town/beach setting, Avalon Bay Series Book #3
-Cassie returns to Avalon Bay amidst the sale of her grandma’s boardwalk hotel and meets playboy Tate who also happens to be her neighbour 🌾⛅️🛥️🌊
-after rejecting Cassie’s suggestion of being her summer fling, Tate ends up being her wingman instead
-their moments were actually so sweet and I loved their friendship and how it developed into something more 🥹💞
-I so badly wished the twist could’ve been anything ANYTHING but that 😭
-thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for letting me read this ✨

Thank you, Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press for sending me an advance copy of The Summer Girl by Elle Kennedy! I’m a big Elle Kennedy fan and truly enjoy all of her books and series. I think this might be my favorite book in the Avalon Bay series, so far! I could not put it down and really enjoyed seeing Tate and Cass’s relationship develop from friendship to more. The supporting characters, backstory and plot twists were well written and definitely added to how much I enjoyed this book! It was seriously laugh-out-loud funny and is the perfect summer romance you didn’t know you needed! It releases July 18, 2023, but while you wait, be sure to read the other two books in this series Good Girl Complex and Bad Girl Reputation!