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!

Summer Tease is the fourth book in the Falling for Summer series, however, it absolutely can be read as a stand alone.

Read if you like:
* Enemies to Lovers
* Feuding Families
* Small Island Setting
* Protective MMC
* Elderly Shenanigans

I loved this book (and this whole series)! Summer Tease is single POV, told only from Gemma's perspective, but the author did such an amazing job of showing us who Beau is that it almost felt as if we were getting his POV as well.

I love Beau. He's charming, sweet, protective, loyal, genuine, and kind to everyone. The way he uses his charm and easy going personality to diffuse tense situations is so endearing and impressive. Watching him carefully deconstruct Gemma's walls is heart melting.

Gemma has thick walls up from past hurts and she does not want to let them down. I appreciate the pace at which she thawed toward both Beau and Sunset Harbor, it felt natural and realistic. I loved seeing the weight lifting from her shoulders as she opened up.

There are so many memorable moments in this book. Some of my favorites are the citizen's arrest, the bird feeder, Gram's shenanigans, and the nicknames (two of my favorite nicknames I've seen used)!

I was able to listen to the audiobook and the narration was very well done. The narrator did a fantastic job of differentiating the voices. She handled narrating both male and female as well as older and younger voices very well. The pacing and emotion were also spot on. I would definitely recommend the audiobook!

*Thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the ALC, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is a fun small town, rivals to lovers romance that gives Hatfields and McCoy vibes on an island off of Florida! The banter was fantastic. This is my favorite book of the series so far. Loved every moment.

I'm enjoying the Falling for Summer series. Gemma comes back to town to help sell her Grandma's family home to help pay for her retirement home bills. Gemma runs into Beau, the part time police officer who happens to be a part of her family's rival family. Beau is an absolute sweetheart with a dog. Cute summer read. Low spice 0.5/5.

I have read four books from this series and book by book, it is simply getting better and better.
I absolutely the love the combination of tropes used in this book as these are few of my absolute favourite tropes.
The narration was smooth and easy breezy. This series has the beautiful vibe literally I felt as if I am actually a part of this book series.
The characters are charming and well written plus the plotline is beautifully penned down. I had a great time reading this book. So, I am super excited for the next book now.

Another book in the Falling for Summer series, Summer Tease was a cute, sweet and fun listen with very likable characters. I loved being back in Sunset Harbor and rooting for Gemma and Beau’s long-time family feud and enemies-to-lovers relationship. And Gemma's sassy Grams was absolute perfection. The narration was well done, but I did miss the dual narration from some of the other books in the series.

Cosy and low angst romance

📚 small town
📚 secret best-selling author
📚 next door neighbours
📚 childhood secret crush
📚 friends to lovers
📚 interconnected series

🚫 clean romance

“I’m the recent social media sensation, Sunny Palmer…as in the combination of Tristan’s nickname for me and his last name”

|Thoughts|
After reading Book 1 in the Falling For Summer series, this was the story I was most excited to pick up next. Loved how Capri’s secret as a successful author played out during her time on the island. And even more that the first book in her successful series was about her fictionalised romance with her childhood crush (who now wants to be friends).

“You can’t ask about my reason for avoiding the island. But I’ll tell you when I’m ready”

Perfect build up and reveal of her as the popular author. Especially the final reveal to Tristan.

“Heath really undersold the level of your crush”

These stories are low angst, sweet and just feels like reading a well written hallmark movie (see clean romance).

This is book 4 in the Falling for Summer interconnected series. Events and characters do cross over with other books in the series. But each can also be read as a standalone.

Thanks to NetGalley, Dreamscape Media & the author for an arch in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

4.5/5 (rounded up)

This series just makes me happy. I’ve always liked Beau in his appearances in other books of this series, and was excited to hear his story. I loved the family rivalry between the Palmers and the Sawyer’s, it gave Romeo and Juliet vibes. Gemma aka Gigi was a fun character too, and absolutely loved her Gram 😂 definitely recommend

If you've been reading the Falling for Summer series, then you're familiar with Beau Palmer. Honestly, in the previous books, he just seemed like a Barney Fife cop with nothing much to offer. Boy did this book change my mind!

Summer Tease made me fall in love with Beau, who apparently has a great sense of humor on top of being quite attractive. And who doesn't love a sense of humor? Not to mention a guy in uniform.

Gemma wasn't my favorite character for quite a bit of the book, but she grew on me more by the end. She just held such a grudge, and seemed a little petty.

But a happy ending makes everything right.

Audiobook review: the narrator did a pretty good job. I think I kept waiting for a dual POV, and this book wasn't written that way. So with each chapter, I wondered why she kept reading in Gemma's voice. 😂

Falling for Summer books have been so fun and I was excited to read this one. It was definitely a cute read. Summer Tease is written by Martha Keyes and it is the fourth book in the multiple author Falling for Summer series.
It took me a little bit to get into this book but I ended up enjoying it. I was reading it first but then I got the audiobook. The audiobook definitely kept my attention and it sucked me back into the book. I really liked the narrator, she was great at really portraying Gemma.
Beau and Gemma definitely had their issues to deal with, their families had history. We only get to really see Gemma’s POV since it is a single POV but you still learn a little about Beau. Gemma had to grow on me but I grew to understand her. She was just trying to protect herself and figure out life.
The romance was sweet. I like how Beau and Gemma became sorta friends first. Their relationship was fun to read about especially as they spent time together and tried to help Gemma’s grandmother. It was also interesting to read about the town from Gemma’s point of view.
I would definitely recommend the book and audiobook! I loved the narrator and the story was engaging. Summer Tease is a summer must read! Summer Tease is a closed door romantic comedy.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher through Netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, a positive review was not required.

Loved this one! Martha has captured the best summer vibes along with the feuding families and the loathing to loving. I loved the humour and swooniness, along with the depth of emotion. I loved Gemma and Beau’s relationship. Beau is the sunniest of all golden retrievers. And Grams was just icing on the cake. I always love a sassy old Grandma and she was spot on. Highly
Recommend to add to your summer reading list!

You guys! This series is winning. Every single book has been fantastic, and with Martha’s book, we’re officially at 4 for 4. The single POV, feuding families, enemies to lovers atmosphere kept me so invested. I couldn’t put it down, because I was so anxious to know what Beau was thinking! And what would happen for Gemma.
I really loved Gemma’s character arc in this one. She really came full circle and I loved watching that journey.
Also Beau! Talk about good book boyfriend material! Someone pass the fan, because it’s hot in here! I am honestly not sure I’ve read many Law Enforcement romances (if you have any recs, let me know!), but if all LEOs are as hot as Beau, sign me up! I loved his supportive, patient nature, and how much he smiled and helped people. His personality is amazing.
Other things I loved:
Cameos from people I know and love
Sunset Harbor. I have always been squarely in mountains camp, but this book might be converting me!
Grams’ golf cart!
The tight ponytail and heels vs the more casual outfits
Victoria. She’s feisty and fierce and cracked me up!
All of Grams’ shenanigans
Stories about the dock
Attic memories
Getting caught by Beau with camera on the video chat
Throwing rocks at the window
The ice cream parlor
All the visits at the retirement home
Xena
Miss Miami (iYKYK)
The nicknames. I just love nicknames in romances.
That silly bird feeder
The canal swim
The wedding dance
Allll the kisses!
Allllllll the kisses!
The book is seriously, amazingly good. So, so good! If you love kissing books and some good tension, pick this one up. It’s basically guaranteed to make you happy!
PS—don’t mind this silly ditty that keep me running through my head about this book. It’s silly, but I just have to put it here. Enjoy. :)
Beau and Gemma sitting in the tree. Fire, and smiles, and oooh wee! First comes hate; then like will start; then comes Grams in her crazy gold cart.
Haha! Okay, I’m done being silly. Just go read the book. It’s way better than my terrible rhymes.

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: This narrator was spot on for Gemma. I loved the way she read, and her characterization, and would listen to her narrations again.

**Many thanks to the author and NetGalley for the copy. A positive review was not requested or required. All thoughts are my own.

⭐️ 5/5. The 4th book in the Falling for Summer series is my favorite so far! There’s a hot part-time police officer who can charm anyone into a good mood and work-aholic boss babe who is reevaluating life’s priorities. Major golden retriever 🐶 and black cat 🐈‍⬛ energy. The FMC is battling resentment towards her childhood island home and attraction towards the grandson of her family’s mortal enemy. Plus, there’s some very sassy grandmas at the local retirement home in the mix. I definitely recommend this read!

The Falling for Summer series has been so much fun to read! These are 7 interconnected stand-alones by 7 different authors. I love how each author is putting their own spin on this adorable community of Sunset Harbor and the characters that make it their home.

Summer Tease, by Martha Keyes, was a blast to read! It was a light-hearted, enemies to lovers story filled with family feuds and sweet, heart-felt moments.
The way Beaux pursued Gemma was so cute, I mean who doesn’t love when an MMC falls first and so hard?!? I thought their silly banter and pranks were hilarious.
I also adored the sweet relationship between Gemma and her grandma. She was a HOOT and her shenanigans had me giggling.
I loved seeing the island come together to show their support and love for the Sawyer family after everything that happened all those years ago.
The epilogue was the cutest thing ever! It actually might have been my favorite part of the entire book! MK did a great job wrapping the story up.
If you love a closed door/ fade to black romance, enemies to lovers with a really silly grandma, I totally recommend reading it!

My rating 4.00

I read the audiobook of Summer Tease and thought the narrators were great! I loved the dual narration. Thanks so much to Dreamscape Media for the ALC of this audiobook.