I’m a huge fan of the author and this is probably my least favorite of all of her books but it’s still a 4 star for me, so take that as you will. It’s pretty depressing at times as it deals with some heavy subject matter so don’t let the pretty cover and lighthearted title fool you. The author did handled topics like suicide and addiction with care though but it was a bit of an odd balance between summer travels and emotional upheaval. I did like the travel aspect and the reasoning behind the whole thing. I also appreciated the connection between this group of friends and you hear from all of them in alternating POVs so I felt like I got a solid understanding of them by the end. If you want a read with some real depth and tragedy instead of a standard summer read, try this. It’s a great exploration of friendship and found family if you can handle some serious issues. ​

I’m loving this series so much, I’ve listened to all of them on audio and the narrators have all been amazing. Each book has gotten hotter too, the spice here 🥵🪭 Perfect blend of sexy, suspenseful, funny and sweet! 

When I think about a book to read on the beach this is exactly the type of book I’m picturing. It’s breezy and light, a beautiful summer setting and had characters that are dealing with some personal dramas that will keep me intrigued. It follows three women who are best friends and they’re all dealing with some sort of issue. Some are personal and some are within their little friend group but all were compelling for me. Shelby is an author and I always really enjoy reading books about writing and Colleen’s family owns a local bookstore so that aspect was fun as well. Hunter works in the literary field so the title is more than fitting and everything about the plot is a book lovers dream. Besides the friendship dynamics between the ladies there are some small romance subplots so a little something for everyone here. If you’re looking for a fast paced and enjoyable read to devour by the pool or on the beach this one would be a great choice. 

This one was a bit of a departure for the author, at least in terms of pacing. Her other books have been fast paced with lots of action to keep you turning the pages and this one was very slow with the action not happening until the very end. There were quite a few characters to keep track of at first and it did take some time for me to settle in with them, I think it’s because Olivia and Meredith were so similar in their unlikability that I had a hard time knowing who was who as the book switched back and forth a lot. Leyna was much more likable for me so her chapters were my favorite and then there were short chapters from the fire that was beginning to rage in their neighborhood that were ok. I took almost a week to get through this and that’s pretty unheard of for me but I am glad I finished because I was super curious about what happened to Grace and Adam. Overall just an ok read for me, I definitely needed more action and faster pacing. 

I’m so obsessed with this new series by one of my faves and can’t wait to see where it goes and this was def setting things up for the rest of the books. It flips between present day and the past when Indy & West met as kids, soo cute! Samantha Brentmoor and Connor Crais are pro’s, amazing!

Ohh my first by the author and def not my last this was great! I loved the longtime feud between the families and the drama was sooo good. The romance was authentic feeling and sweet but also spicy and the narrators were 🤌🏻💋 I loved Kit Swann’s accents, she was fantastic and Sean Masters had that gruff cowboy voice nailed! 

There are SO many good summer themed romances out this season and I have another one to recommend. As much as it’s a second chance romance between Clara and Mack it focuses heavily on their group of friends from summer camp too so you get a mix of romance and friendship fiction. I actually liked the dynamics between the friend group more than the romance surprisingly but the romance was cute. The friendship aspect was just nostalgic and sweet and even though I never did the summer camp thing I found them to be relatable and charming. I listened to the audio of this one and thought Kelli Tager was great, it was my first listen by her but she was delightful.

This should be the guilty pleasure read of the summer, it was so juicy and scandalous and had everything I want in a summer thriller. Rich people acting like psychos will always intrigue me and The Sterlings were so batshit, I loved it. The first half starts a tiny bit slow but it’s all to set the stage for the unhinged and gripping second half, I was totally hooked. The characters were so messy and entertaining I couldn’t look away just to see what they would do next and then the author cranked up the heat, this was unexpectedly spicy and I was sooo here for it! There were so many great twists, a couple made me cackle they were so fitting and just perfectly executed. If you like over the top and dramatic thrillers with characters that are so fun to hate, plenty of glitz and glam and lots of secrets this was so much fun!

This was so entertaining, there was plenty going on to keep me engaged and the narrator pairing was top tier. It was a strong start to a new series with so many options for how things will play out long term, I’m obsessed