If you are looking for an easy quick summer rom-com to read then this is exactly what you need. My one complaint is that there is no steam in these scenes and so that was lacking for my personally. Still a decent book over all.

Beau and Gemma are enemies due to a family feud and it was fun to see them come around and recognize the good in each other. I love how these stories are connected and I enjoy seeing familiar characters interacting with the current ones. I loved the history of the bird feeder and how it was incorporated into the end of the story. The audiobook is very well done and it was a pleasure to listen to it.

This was my first ALC ever and also the first one I've read in this series. And let me tell you, I am absolutely in love with Sunset Harbor and its people. I usually read in order but this didn't feel like I missed out on the characters since the other books simultaneously happen, so you can any spotlight and enjoy out of order. I also want to live with Beau and Gemma and her Grams 😭

A-Freaking-DORABLE!

A bit of the modern day Romeo and Juliet Trope. Kind of. If Juliet hated Romeo as much as the rest of her family but Romeo was intent on proving her she was wrong about him. Narrated by Ariel Royce, this book was so much fun to listen to and a super quick listen at that. My only complaint was that the "us vs. them" statements got a bit repetitive to me but I also get that Martha Keyes was driving in the fact that Gemma felt out of place there on Sunset Harbor.

Speaking of Sunset Harbor, I am absolutely in love with that place. For reals. If I was a quasi-billionaire I would build the place myself! And then I would find me a quirky Grams and make sure she was the first resident. Grams brings all the hostile, comedic relief you can imagine she might and Beau is right there supporting her the entire time.

Gemma and Beau are so cute together. They definitely have the on page chemistry and I loved reading their story from start to finish.

This is a sweet, kisses only rom-com that I would suggest again and again to anyone asking.

Thank you so much to Dreamscape Media and Paradigm Press for the ALC. It was a complete delight.

3.5 stars

A cute installment to this series. I like the leads, and Gran was a delight, but I would have liked the story to lean into the origins of the family feud more. The difference between a 3.5 rounding up or rounding down for me is whether the cutesy moments have me giggling or cringing. This story leans more to the eye rolling cringe than the foot-kicking cute.

A delightful enemies-to-lovers romcom! Gemma and Beau come from two families who hold a lot of grudges against eachother, more so from the Sawyer side than the Palmers. Gemma has a long way to go to let go of past grievances and hurt to see Beau for who he is. Beau is easy going and charming; exactly what Gemma needs. I feel like Gemma was more intense than was warranted about the family beefs but she came around and put it all behind her.

3.75⭐, 0.5🌶️

This was a very cute family enemies to lovers where Gemma is back to her home town to help her chaotic Grandmother sell her home, and the families nemesis, the Palmers live next door. Beau Palmer is the island police officer, and sunshine incarnated! When Gemma's grandma keeps getting in trouble at the retirement home the Palmer's operate, she trades favors with Beau to keep Grams at the home, and Gemma and Beau start spending more time together.

This clean romance was a tad too kitschy for me, but I still really enjoyed it! This is the second book I've read of the Falling for Summer series and I'm enjoying all the interconnected characters of the island. While I didn't adore this book, it was a nice read, and I'm excited to keep reading this series!

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for an ALC of this book in exchange for my honest review

I think these books are just rue cutest. I love how they're all linked, but not intertwined to a point you need to read them in a certain order.

I’m so glad to have the history provided in this book. The warring families, and the drama that surrounds them. I loved it. It’s something I relate to having grown up in a very small town where family rivalries can get out of hand for generations!

The audiobook of this one was very well done also. The story progressed as it should without any crazy inflection or distraction. The mark of an excellent narration. I’m starting to dig single POVs. What in the world, yall?

My favorite moments in this story definitely come at the close. I love emotional maturity, wrongs righted, and found family… ya know? Yall know.

Listen to this if you love an “ask me to stay” romance with a cinnamon roll MMC that can go all protective.

Summer Tease is another wonderful story in the Falling for Summer multi-author series. These books take place concurrently on the same island and can all be read as stand alone novels. However, I am having so much fun reading through the series in order and seeing the main characters from other books make small appearances in whichever book I am currently on.

Summer Tease is an enemies to more story. Gemma Sawyer carried a lot of hurt and resentment toward the Palmer family, as well as toward the residents of the island in general, due to some events from the past that impacted her immediate family very negatively. Her family, aside from her Grams, left the island years ago.

Gemma was not a fan of Beau Palmer when they reconnected, but it sure was fun seeing Beau slowly begin to change Gemma’s mind about not only him, but also about the island. Beau was so good at his job as Sunset Harbor’s Police Officer. It was very clear that he was good at connecting with people and being able to de-escalate situations when needed. I liked seeing Gemma soften toward him and realize what a good man he was.

I listened to the audio book version of Summer Tease and really enjoyed it. The narrator did a great job! This story is told from Gemma’s perspective and I loved it from start to finish.

I received a complimentary copy of this audio book. All opinions are my own.

This single POV part of the falling for summer series is a standalone but has deep connections with the characters and events in the previous books of the series. With great narration, you can tell easily who is talking when, and follow the story well. The characters all have fun and inviting personalities that make you root for their HEA in the end. It's a great addition to the well developed world of Sunset Harbor.
I listened to an ALC from net galley and the publisher. These are my own opinions.

I’ve been enjoying this Falling For Summer Series which I’m reading totally out of order. Go figure. But I’m loving my visits. This time Keyes introduces us to Gemma. And her grudge.

Summing it up: Gemma heads home to be with Grams and tries to steer clear of Beau. Impossible when you’re the town cop. His family is enemy number one. And a birdhouse is involved.

Thoughts: Can I keep Beau? Sign me up for him as Chewie. Sign me up for him as anything. He’s funny and thoughtful and I’m going to be honest.. the most patient guy on earth. And that entire ending is SO good! Hilarious and swoony.

Should you read this? Yes! Make a visit to Summer Harbor and watch for Beau. This audio is a single POV and well done. I enjoyed the banter and crazy Grams. She’s a hoot. In a slightly terrifying way.

Can Gemma end the family feud and give Beau the benefit of the doubt? Can love find a way or will Grams be kicked out?

Audiobook review:

Oh my goodness, this is a fantastic (feuding) enemies to lovers book! The Palmer and Sawyer families have been at war for decades. Gemma Sawyer has been on the losing side and feels that her family was pushed off the island because of the family feud. When she comes back to Sunset Harbor to help her grandma, she is surprised to feel attracted towards Beau Palmer, and she is surprised to learn some of her grandma's secrets. Gemma's grandma had me cracking up, and her antics in the epilogue were so sweet.

Overall this is a fantistic book. I highly recommend it! I would categorize this as a sweet romance with kissing only. Thank you to Dreamscape Media and Netgalley for the advance listener copy. A review was not required.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

Loved this one! I read the ebook first and fell in love with Beau and Gemma and loved it even more the second time listening to the audio. Love how patient Beau was with Gemma’s struggles and Grams is the best side character, always keeping things lively! I would definitely recommend this one

“I stare at him, searching his face for the wolf behind the wool. I’m sure it’s there, but this is a crazy good disguise. I hate hot Satan.”

This book and series! Every book in the Falling for Summer Series including Summer Tease has been amazing! Martha Keyes delivers a laugh out loud, enemies to more, family feuding, delightful summer romcom that’s an instant favorite. Oh the banter! I loved the he falls first, gorgeous cop Beau who knows how to get a girl’s attention, and boy does he ever. And, the spunky, spitfire Gemma who fights her attraction all the way. This is definitely one to add to your summer TBR list!

Gemma Sawyer reluctantly returns to Sunset Harbor after 14 years to help her grandma who’s moving to an assisted living center. The last people she wants to see are Palmers. After all, they’re the ones who drove her and her family from the island. But the first man she meets is Beau Palmer, now a hottie cop who oozes way too much charm. But, with all her grandmother’s shenanigans, she’s going to need his help if she’s going to sell her grandma’s house & get her all settled before she has to return to LA. The more time she spends around Beau though, the more her defenses and hatred start to wane and she reluctantly finds herself falling, but will their family’s longstanding feud get in the way?

I loved Beau & Gemma! The chemistry between them just sizzled! Beau is such a softy for a man in uniform. His easygoing, kind, gentle teasing personality had me from the first. I loved all the close proximity moments, Gemma’s reluctance to fall, & their low key feud with the birdhouse. All their snarky, witty banter was so good too! Gemma’s grandma “Grams” was a hoot! I was frequently cackling at all her antics. She’s a total spitfire and its’s easy to see where Gemma got it from.

Some of the things I loved:

Xena the K5 Chow Chow
All of Grams’ antics
The canal swim
Citizen’s arrest
Beau’s “old friend”
Gemma’s presentation
“Do you still hate me?”
The epilogue & dance

I loved listening to the audiobook version! The narrator did such an amazing job bringing Gemma, Beau, & all the quirky residents of Sunset Harbor to life. She performed the voices with the perfect amount of emotion & I loved her voice. I enjoyed every moment!

I love the way this series is connected. Having read all four books so far in the series, I love how similar events are shared from different points of view. And, it’s so fun seeing characters from the previous novels. Each book can be read as a standalone and in any order but I’ve loved reading them in order. This is a must read book and series for closed door romcom fans! I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author. All opinions are my own and voluntarily provided.

Mais um volume de Falling for Summer e, é, definitivamente as leituras tem seus altos e baixos com autores diferentes. Se o livro anterior havia se tornado um queridinho, Summer Tease já me decepcionou um pouco, ficando na frente só de Beauty and the Beach pra mim até agora. Pensando bem, inclusive, talvez ele até empatasse com outro o segundo, Beachy Keen, porque, mais uma vez, foi só o caso de história que não me envolveu ou cativou como esperado. Os personagens foram bacanas, e no geral tinha um plot até curioso, por toda a rixa entre os Palmers e os Sawyers, mas não senti isso ser desenvolvido de uma forma que me prendesse realmente no enredo - toda a situação da casa da avó da Gemma e o comportamento complicado da mulher no lar de idosos foi até interessante à princípio, mas na metade do livro bateu muito forte a sensação de que tudo estava se desenrolando ainda por tempo demais e ficando cansativo em vários momentos.

As interações do casal principal também foram okay, nada muito wow, por mais que o Beau seja um fofo sim, mas não senti muito da química dele com a Gemma. O plot em torno do trabalho dele como policial em Sunset Harbor também parecia promissor, mas caiu na mesmice depois também e teve seus momentos mais monótonos. No geral, é como se o livro tivesse se estendido um pouco mais do que o necessário, talvez umas cem páginas a menos já desse uma agilizada no enredo e ainda manteria o enredo firme - ainda que, nesse ponto, toda a treta dos Sawyers e Palmers tenha me soado meio "meh" e o final dela corrido demais para o tanto de barulho que ela fazia até então em volta da Gemma e da avó, mas, enfim. Não foi uma leitura de todo ruim, mas eu esperava bem mais, infelizmente, não vou negar.

I am a big fan of this series and this was such a cute addition to the series. I love these characters and this was such a sweet story. I truly loved seeing some of the connections made in other books.

When you are forced to return to the small island where you grew up and couldn't wait to get away from, the last thing you need is a Grams pulling all the shenanigans and an infuriatingly charming cop with the connections to keep Grams from getting kicked out of her retirement home.

First off, I love a crazy, wild Grandma. I think every book is made better by this addition. Second, the descent from hate to love between Gemma and Beau is so sweet with some good banter and nice chemistry. The citizen's arrest had my heart fluttering!

This is the perfect book for fans of single POV, cinnamon roll MMC, enemies to lovers, clean romance (only kissing) and cute banter.

Thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Of course the falling for Summer series is one I have already reviewed and really loved so it should be no surprise I enjoyed this as well!

Summer. Tease follows Gemma who comes back to her hometown to help her Gram move into a nursing home. Coming home is mixed with many emotions because she does not have all the fondest memories of this place because of an ongoing feud between her family and their neighbors. So imagine her surprise when she finds herself spending time with a member of that family, Beau, and her starting to realize he might not be that bad.

The family rivals to lovers trope was sweet and added a fun element in the story. At times it was a little frustrating but that is the beauty of a slow burning rivals to lovers book. Of course this series has been such fun breezy summer romance and this book stays true to all of that as well. The town is quirky and funny and I find myself really looking. forward to reading more. It's a fun way to try different authors and I hope I get to read more of this series of standalones.

I recommend this book to anyone looking to pick up a fun summer romance. Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read this story!