This Summer by Katlyn Duncan Pages: 288
Published by Carina on July 9, 2014
Genres: contemporary, Love & Romance, Romance, Young Adult
Source: eARC from Publisher
Before college, before responsibilities, Hadley Beauman and best friend Lily are determined to have a summer to remember. There will be all the usual dramas - ex-boyfriends who don't seem to know what 'ex' means, pesky younger brothers with unrequited crushes, but what Hadley didn't anticipate was the out-of-the-blue return of the seriously hot boy-next-door, Will Carson. The boy who broke her heart when he skipped town two years ago.
Will may have shot up a foot and filled out (oh yes), but inside he carries the weight of guilt - for leaving, for coming back... Now he's just passing through to tie up loose ends but it's clear the old chemistry still crackles between him and Hadley. Trouble is, it's built on two years of lies...
This summer might just be the best time of their lives, but is Hadley ready for everything to change - again?
Just like the cover and title suggest, This Summer is a fun and fabulous book for summer. It takes place mostly at a summer camp, and I loved the setting for this second chance romance. Hadley had a huge crush on her best friend and next door neighbor, Will. And she was starting to think that he liked her too when he just up and left town. That was 2 years ago, and This Summer he is back…
That is how the book starts out. Well, the book starts out with Hadley and her ex breaking up, and I was really happy that the ex was out of the picture before she even knew Will was coming back into town. Not because the ex was the biggest jerk in the world, but because I know that it would have colored my impression of Will if she just dropped someone else for him. But luckily, she was free and single from page one. Not that Will runs back to town and they picked up right where they left off. No the build up between them was slow and a total one step forward, two steps back kind of deal. There are major secrets on Will’s part holding him back, and we don’t find out what they are for a good chunk of the book.
The book is told in dual narrative between Hadley and Will and even though they don’t rush right into each others arms, you can clearly see that each one likes the other. It made their romance all that much sweeter and more satisfying to see both of their thoughts and feelings. I loved seeing this classic new adult contemporary romance setup used in a young adult contemporary. I really enjoyed the secondary characters as well. Everyone in this book seemed both age appropriate and at the same time mature. Hadley’s best friend Lily was adorably protective over Hadley, and her younger brother Ethan was great. I want to see Ethan get his own book!
This Summer is exactly what you would expect it to be. A fun summer romance. There are ups and downs for all of the characters, sure, but you will get what you want out of this book. It will make you happy, make you smile and make you awh over Hadley and Will. I really enjoyed This Summer, and I know you will too. The summer camp setting is perfect for this summer romance. So grab a cold drink (or a smore) and sit back by the pool (or campfire) and enjoy.
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Reading this book contributed to these challenges:
Lisa Brown
summer romance
kindlemom1
I absolutely love reads that take place at a summer camp, maybe because I never went to know growing up so I am fascinated with them.
Fun review, this looks adorable!
Emily D
Summer Romance!
Janet W.
I’d choose summer romance!
Nicole Dz
I would have to say summer romance. Nothing like reading a good romance in the beautiful summer weather.
Christy
How fun! I love summertime romances. Great review, Michelle.
maidenveil
summer romance!
Lori Hopkins
Romance…couldn’t ever do a fling. Of course, married now, so not an option!
Anita Yancey
I prefer a summer romance. I am looking forward to reading this book.
Victoria
Summer romance is always more fun in my world 🙂
Chanpreet
At this point, I’d take either! Lol!
Linda romer
Well I’m married so I’ll just say fling.lol
Katlyn
Thanks for hosting the tour today!
Katlyn
Daniel M
probably summer fling
Jessie L
Summer romance!
Enjoyed reading this post for this book. Looking forward to reading it.
Michelle Lee
I prefer SUMMER ROMANCE! 🙂
Amber Barnes
I’d prefer summer romance by far. 🙂
Amanda Sakovitz
Summer romance!
Thomas Murphy
I’d go with summer fling!