A review by kgagnon3
The Summer Girl by Elle Kennedy

4.0

I had so much fun reading this sweet, moving and steamy romance, it really is the perfect summer read! Cassie is visiting Avalon Bay for the summer and staying with her grandmother. She is looking for a summer fling, to get some experience before she goes back for her senior year of college. Tate is a local who hides behind his surfer/player reputation but is hardworking, smart, charming, and sensitive. They have a couple meet cutes that are awkward and sweet and soon become friends. Cassie wants him to be her summer fling, but he likes her too much and turns her down, offering to be her wingman instead. They live next door to each other and end up spending lots of time together, having fun and even flirting. Their attraction grows and they soon agree to a summer fling. But the more time they spend together, the more they begin to wonder if they could be more. But when family starts to get in the way, are they strong enough to fight for something/someone they never saw coming who now owns their heart?
I loved Tate, and Cassie together, they were sweet, awkward at times, and very steamy. I felt their chemistry from their very first interaction. Cassie was a great character, she was strong, supportive, and fun. I loved Tate and thought he was charming, kind, and romantic. I also loved all their friends who added so much fun and humor to this story as well. This romance melted my heart instantly with it's fabulous characters, heartfelt emotions and beautiful storyline. I was completely captivated and couldn't put it down!