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Martha Keyes is one of my go-to authors for when I want something sweet, easy to read, and feel good. Summer Tease is part of a series with other authors that I haven’t read yet, but it works as a stand alone and the hints of other storylines throughout the book made me interested in reading the whole series. I liked the idea of a longstanding family feud coming between the two main characters, as well as the fact that Gemma’s distaste for the island also made their romance difficult. There wasn’t a lot of tension in this book, but it had enough “problems” for the couple to solve that it wasn’t boring and had me interested throughout. The narrator did a good job changing voices for characters without being cheesy and this was a good audiobook option. Overall it was a fun summer read!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

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Thank you NetGalley and Martha Keyes for the opportunity to listen to this ARC!


Summer Tease is a captivating summer tale that masterfully blends the sweetness of small-town life, the complexity of human relationships, and the beauty of love, promising a delightful and heartwarming reading experience.

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Thank you so much for this audiobook ARC, I’m so grateful for it!
I want to go to Sunset Harbour so badly, I love this series and I’m making my way through them! I need to read them all!
This one was great, not quite as good as the first one but that’s mainly because the romance didn’t feel as satisfying however I did really like the romance in this one and found it very sweet.
My favourite thing about this book was the importance of a strong relationship with a grandparent, I have a very good relationship with my grandparents and I constantly worry about them so I connected to the protagonist’s worries very much.


One criticism I will say is, I understand each book centres on another character and is written by another author however, I don’t know if it was the narrator or the writing but whenever Jane from book 1 is mentioned, she feels like a totally different character in her interactions and comes across as timid, whereas in book 1, she is very much the type of person who has everything under control, is confident and a strong force in the community with a great sense of humour. Some of the other characters from the first book that made appearances also felt very different to how they were previously described.

Nevertheless I still felt like it was the same feel of the first novel and I enjoyed the mischievous old ladies!

The narrator did a great job with tone and pacing and was very impressive when voice male characters, so much so that I forgot it was a woman voicing them.

I really do feel like Sunset Harbour is a real place and it’s very refreshing to have a romance book series that isn’t just full of spice and actually shows the relationship develop through the plot.

I adore hallmark movies and really enjoyed watching Chesapeake Shores and these books are very reminiscent of those films and programmes.

I'm definitely going to read all of the books in the series so I can do a full review on TikTok; I am desperate to read/listen to book 3, as I love Capri and can't wait to hear her POV!

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This is a great will they won they. One person who can't let go of a fight/grudge and another who isn't thinking about any issues. There is BIG history family history feud.

The banter was great! I had a lot of LOL moments loved Gram especially.

Beau was seriously the best he was. He has been a side characters in other books in the series. So you kinda always know him and like him. But now you really get to know him and hes the BEST!! His love for people and the island, and his job were just so sweet and his dog Xena!

Gemma can;t let go of the hate for the island and the people who wronged her family. All she wants to do is get in and get out. But as the days pass she starts letting her guard down to the island. Can she let the past go or is she going to let her ruin anything good?

Beau & Gemma work so well they may be my favorite couple so far!

this one unlike the others in the series is just told in single narration. the other was duel pov. But I was still here for it.

This is the 1st book I'm glad I've read past books but I'm also still here for reading them in random. just try to read this one 1st.

4.5/5 stars

Thank You NetGalley for this audio arc in exchange for my honest review!

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A cutesie enemies to lovers. Gave the feelings of something similar to Romeo and Juliet. Top their banter. Loving all the stories set in this great small beach town. LOVED grams

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I am loving this series! I can't tell you how much I love Beau in this story! I loved going on this Summer adventure with Gemma! Can't wait to see what comes next in the series! I listened to the audio version and the narrator did a fantastic job!

I received an Audio ARC through Netgalley and all opinions are my own.

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Summer Tease by Martha Keyes is a fun and light summer romance. It is the 4th book in the “Falling For Summer” series, which is a multi-author series with interconnected characters all taking place on Sunset Harbor. However, they can all be enjoyed as standalone stories. 

This story follows Gemma and Beau. Gemma is returning to Sunset Harbor after being away for 14 years. She doesn’t have the best memories of the island and still holds a grudge against her neighbors, the Palmers. She is moving her Grams into a retirement center and getting her house ready to sell. Beau Palmer still lives next door and she finds herself in the age-old feud again. 

I loved both Beau and Gemma and their banter had me smiling the whole time. It was fun to watch Beau try to make Gemma fall in love with Sunset Harbor again. Along with getting her grandmother's house ready to sell, she also has to help her mischievous grandma not get kicked out of the retirement center. Beau is a steady presence has Gemma heals her feelings with Sunset Harbor. 

If you are in the mood for a light, fun, swoony summer read with a feud about a birdhouse and property lines, this is the book for you!

Thank you to Netgalley, Dreamscape Media, and Martha Keyes for my gifted ALC in exchange for an honest review.

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"Wonderfully written. Fun dialogue between Beau and Gemma. Victoria Sawyer, Gemma's grandma, livens up the story. A favorite quote, ""Have you ever seen a man in a well-tailored suit driving a boat? It’s a bucket list item, and my bucket truly runneth o’er."" Clean romance, no swears, no alcohol (only secondary characters drink and get drunk), kissing only. The Audiobook was easy to listen to with a great narrator. "

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Hello Beau Palmer *swoon*
Summer Tease is another winner in this amazing Falling for Summer series. I really loved Beau, who is practically perfect in this story and sets a new bar for book boyfriends. Every time his character was on the page, I was smiling like a crazy lady. He was beyond sweet, so hilarious, and legit perfect. It’s possible I fell for him even harder than Gemma did. :)
Gemma is back on Sunset Harbor to help her Grams get settled into a new retirement center and sell her home. She has some major feelings toward the island, particularly the family next door, so when one of those boys-next-door keeps invading her bubble, the only thing she can do is keep her enemy closer. I really enjoyed the dynamic between Gemma and Beau. I feel so repetitive, but I can't say enough how Beau was just the best and made this book for me. We don't get to see his POV, but the banter he brings with Gemma is top notch and I just loved how he was portrayed and kind of wore down Gemma by helping her soften her heart and move forward from past grievances. They definitely had a palpable chemistry that I was totally here for. It was a curl your toes, make you grin kind of romance.
I really liked Gemma’s character growth throughout the book and the way Sunset Harbor changed for her as time went on. This book was adorable and one I look forward to reading again and again.
I listened to the audiobook version of this novel and I really liked Ariel Royce for Gemma. I think she did a good job with Gemma's personality and capturing the other characters. Super cute all around.
I received an advance listening copy of this novel from Netgalley and Dreamscape Media. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Another new-to-me author and another great Falling for Summer book that I enjoyed! Thanks to Dreamscape Media for the ALC of this one via NetGalley! These are my honest thoughts :)

I loved Gemma and Beau's story! It starts as Gemma's family feuding with the Palmers, with drama going back over 50 years between the two families. Gemma's family feels like they got the short end of the stick, and the Palmers seem to have everything - the house, a fancy assisted living facility, people being elected to city council positions over members of Gemma's family, etc. I loved that the family feuding continued for Gemma as she returned to the island to help her grandma sell her house, but Beau is all playful and sweet and thoughtful in his "feuding" back. There are harmless pranks, a bird feeder war, SO MUCH FLIRTING, and genuine connection between these characters.

Gemma tries to deny her feelings, and Beau tries not to come on too strong for Gemma's sake. It's a slow burn to a relationship, but I just love the antics and all of the hero moments from Beau (he's the only cop on the island). He's protective. He's forward thinking. He's thoughtful. And he's sweet on her grandma, despite the family war that's been happening for years.

This is such a fun installment in this connected standalone universe. I loved seeing a lot of the other characters in this book, because of Beau's involvement in the community, primarily. It was fun to find the easter eggs and figure out where in their story the other characters are.

This one gets a solid 4-star from me! Definitely a fun beach read book for the summer!

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Summer Tease is the 4th book in the Falling For Summer series, but it can totally be read as a standalone. I freaking loved this one. From the start I knew it was going to be in my tops of this series. The banter was amazing, it had me chuckling all throughout the book, the sassy and crazy grandma, she was amazing and so hilarious.

Beau is such a swoony MC I freaking adored him. He's such a great person with a beautiful heart and soul. Gemma is just a strong FMC with a spunk you can't help but love. I loved how Beau was able to make her fall back in love with the town and heal her conflicting feelings. They were seriously the best together.

This was just such a fun and light summer read. It had me laughing and swooning up until the very end. Definitely one of my favorites in the series so far with Beauty And The Beach.

🎧 The narration by Ariel Royce was amazing. I really loved her voice and tone. She had the perfect spunk to make the banter hit just right and for the jokes to make you laugh. She did a good job at voicing Beau as well, very fun listen !

✨️Thank you to @netgalley, @dreamscapemedia & @marthakeyes for my gifted ALC in exchange for an honest review

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This is the fourth book in the Falling for Summer series. In this book, Gemma has reluctantly returned to Sunset Harbor to help get her grandma settled in her new nursing home and prepare her home for selling. She runs into Beau Palmer and they work to get over a generational family rivalry. For many years, the Palmers and Sawyers have not gotten along, despite being next door neighbors.

I enjoyed Beau and Gemma together, their banter was fun. Their relationship seemed to grow genuinely. Beau was sweet and kind. Gemma seemed to play up the victim card that the island was always out to get her and her family.

I enjoyed the epilogue too! So cute and funny!

This book was done as a single POV. I usually enjoy dual POV to hear from the man’s side of the story. However it was still a good read! I really enjoyed the narrator in this book! Ariel Royce did a great job!

Thank you Martha Keyes, Dreamscape Media, and NetGalley for the chance to listen to this book in exchange for my honest review. The book has been out for a bit but the audiobook releases today! You can find it on hoopla too!!

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Absolutely swoony. A tad too insta-lovey, personally, but overall a delightful little summer read. I'm enjoying this interconnected series

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Thank you Dreamscape Media and Netgalley for the advance reading copy. I instantly fell in love with Gemma and Beau, their witty banter and their insane chemistry. The family died/star crossed lovers trope was done well and I can't wait to read more in the Falling for Summer series.

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Summer Tease is a super cute, binge-able rom-com. The FMC doesn't want to be in town, and the MC wants to win her over so she'll stay. They have a Romeo and Juliette style family drama that they must navigate, on top of dealing with both of their chaotic jobs.

I love tension filled but no spice romance, and this one totally knocks it out of the park! They're flirty and adorable, especially when the FMC is desperately trying not to flirt.

The audiobook narration is excellent! Ariel Royce has a clear voice that was easy to listen to even at 3x speed. She had just the right amount of emotion and didn't have a cheesy male voice.

This book is part of a standalone-series, Falling for Summer, by a bunch of great authors. This is my first, and it definitely won't be my last! I look forward to reading more of these books.

I received this audiobook from NetGalley and Dreamscape Media to read and review honestly and voluntarily.

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I categorized this book as enemies to love but really the enemies part is so one sided that the trope hardly fits. I enjoy Martha Keyes books as a general rule. This one is probably not a fav for me though I'm certain so many people will absolutely love it. I just have a hard time with animosity and felt like Gemma needed to get over it. She was viewing every possible thing through the eyes of the family drama of yore. There are always two sides to a story and she was just a kid at the time and couldn't possibly know the whole of the story. I was glad when things came out into the open.

Beau was very good natured and likable. Not really sure what attracted him to Gemma since she was not so good natured. But I did enjoy her giving her presentation about the worthiness of Beau for a full time position.

And of course I loved the all important happily ever after. And the narration was good.

No sex, language or violence
*I received a complimentary audiobook through NetGalley and voluntarily chose to review it.

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Thsi was really cute! I wish I had read the previous 3 beforehand, but I wouldn't say you have to, in order to pick up the story.

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Book four of the Falling for Summer series was delightful and continues the never ending enemies to lover stories in Sunset Harbor…perhaps there is something in the water. Gemma and Beau are next in line for the spotlight and their banter is absolutely hysterical and their chemistry is 🔥🔥🔥. Their families have a long history of tension and it is not easy to forget. Martha Keyes writes vibrant characters and honorable mention in this story certainly goes to Gemma’s Grandma! Kudos to the Falling for Summer authors who have created such a beautifully cohesive series where each book has its own unique voice! Wonderfully written and perfectly narrated, this is a wonderful addition to this surprise hit series of the summer!

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How do these books just keep getting better, this one knocks it out of the park! I loved the characters, especially Grams, what a feisty lady. The connection with Gemma and Beau, this enemies to lovers troupe, is one of the best stories I’ve read, and there are some great ones in this series. I feel like this whole island deals with rivalries and feuds. This is a super fun beach read, afternoon break or go to bed early and read through the night. You won’t put this book down till the very end. It is a clean wholesome romance. I’m grateful to the authors that choose to write this type of story. I also listened to the audiobook and loved the narrator, one of my favorites I can’t wait for the next book. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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I'm loving this series. Summer Tease is a great addition.

It has family feud, so it's enemies to lovers (a fave of mine) plus the banter is top notch. It's Romeo & Juliet but make it a romcom. This book is a lot of fun and full of small town shenanigans. This is funny, entertaining and romantic. Very well written. The perfect summer read.

Narrator did a fantastic job. Made me laugh out loud with her narration for sure!

Would definitely recommend!!!

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