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26th out of 83 books
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137 voters
Sun-Kissed Christmas (Summer #8)
by
Katherine Applegate (Goodreads Author)
All she wants for Christmas… Summer is headed to the Keys for winter break, but what should be a fun-in-the-sun holiday is becoming unbearable. Summer hasn’t been able to stop thinking about her ex-boyfriend, Austin, since their summer romance fizzled, and she can’t stand seeing him at the beach with his new girlfriend….
Now Austin is everywhere she goes. She’s reminded of...more
Now Austin is everywhere she goes. She’s reminded of...more
Paperback, 208 pages
Published
October 5th 2010
by Simon Pulse
(first published November 8th 1996)
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I hadn't realized this book is part of a series, but now that I know. I will definitely read up on it. I read this story today cause I felt I needed a good happy romance for Christmas Day. And yes, this book gave me exactly what I wanted.
This book is quick read. Just a littler over 170 pages, I was able to dive into a romance fast. I love that the romance didn't build up quickly, but was part of their past. They had a relationship before. Coming back together again, it sparks up memories of a pa...more
This book is quick read. Just a littler over 170 pages, I was able to dive into a romance fast. I love that the romance didn't build up quickly, but was part of their past. They had a relationship before. Coming back together again, it sparks up memories of a pa...more
This was the last installment in this series. It was a very fast book to read and I liked the way it wrapped things up.
Summer is now going to that Carlson school and is finishing up her first semester. She is living w/ Marquez and Diana, who has been writing to Seth and he'll be visiting her at Christmas. Diver is living with Austin, who is dating someone new.
This book is kinda funny. Summer is realizing that now that she's had time off from guys and has been concentrating on school, she is read...more
Summer is now going to that Carlson school and is finishing up her first semester. She is living w/ Marquez and Diana, who has been writing to Seth and he'll be visiting her at Christmas. Diver is living with Austin, who is dating someone new.
This book is kinda funny. Summer is realizing that now that she's had time off from guys and has been concentrating on school, she is read...more
In all honesty, this series has gone downhill after the first book. The first book was very heartfelt but each book after has seemed overdone. Sun-Kissed Christmas is just like the others after Beach Blondes, over done and dramatic. However this was a summery-Christmassy story. Read it in either season, it will put a small smile on your face. The characters are as unique and real as ever. Plus there’s less self-centered drama! (Note, less.) This is a perfect story for the giving season. It’s sho...more
I couldn't stop flipping through the pages and when I was done, I had this strong urge to read it all over again. Summer isn't so summer happy when she sees her ex with a new girl. She's constantly thinking about him and it's just ridiculous the things she does to avoid him. I find Summer very courageous for admitting that she still has feelings for her ex. Love makes you do crazy things, but when you fall in love, it doesn't seem so crazy anymore.
This was a very humorous read, with the funny characters' dialogue, though this book is just one of those kinds where you just want to turn off your brain, and read carelessly.
The cover is lovely. The characters have developed, and no one was left out. Well, besides Diver, who just appeared rarely. Not that much interaction with Marquez, who makes me laugh every time.
Overall, I enjoyed the book, and I AM SO READY FOR CHRISTMAS. <3
The cover is lovely. The characters have developed, and no one was left out. Well, besides Diver, who just appeared rarely. Not that much interaction with Marquez, who makes me laugh every time.
Overall, I enjoyed the book, and I AM SO READY FOR CHRISTMAS. <3
It was good :) that is really all I can say... it is a very small book and leaves things left open, and unexplained while other parts were new to me, but written as though it should be obvious. I found that while I was reading I wondered if I had missed a book inbetween Tan Lines and this one and if there was going to be another one after. It was a good book though and I reccomend the series
Jan 01, 2012
Alyssa Stark
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I finished this book about an hour after the ball dropped and I think it was an amazing way to end 2011 and to start 2012. I love these books.
Austin and Summer, Diana and Seth. And Sarah? This book made me sad, happy, crazy, and keep me on edge. It's a great read.
Austin and Summer, Diana and Seth. And Sarah? This book made me sad, happy, crazy, and keep me on edge. It's a great read.
Dec 27, 2011
Edinette Dasalla
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
contemporary,
young-adult-romance
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Jan 06, 2013
Jane
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
People who are looking toward something that is like a December in tropical areas
This book is quite nice. Almost pretty good and as well as pretty nice the story and also the way how I read is like 'Just go with the flow' and overall, not a bad book!
I didn't think this was a great ending. I absolutely loved all of the other books in this series, but was disappointed in sun kisses Christmas
a really good book, not too much description-which is good. and always keeping me hooked
Too short and not a very good ending to the series
I love this series. I love Summer and Austin.
I didnt really like this one...
Read on a cruise ship on December 23.
Feb 02, 2011
Kayla Harringa
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It was just as good as the other 2 books. It took me about 2 hours to finish this. I just couldn't put it down!
Romantic!!
A very short read, good ending, but not at all what i was expecting.
I finished this way too fast. So easy because its so captivating and you want to finish it to know what happens... Sigh.. So wonderfully deliciously good.
This book was so suspenseful, but I loved it! I couldn't put it down, and I felt the same emotion, as the main character. I love the series!
I loved this book as a nice Christmas read. Its great because you get the feel of both Christmas and Summer at the same time.
Really cute, good book if you don't want something too long or heavy.
A very quick read. But a really good book. I read it in 2 and a half hours. But it is only 178 pages.
Cute Christmas/ Holiday read... I wish the book was a bit longer the ending ended so quickly.
May 05, 2009
Kylene (KyandMatt)
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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own-read,
favorites-to-reread
I read this when I was a teenager. One of my all-time favorite series.
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Applegate was born in Michigan in 1956. Since then she has lived in Texas, Florida, California, Minnesota, Illinois, North Carolina, and after living in Pelago, Italy for a year, she has moved back to Southern California. She has an eleven year old son named Jake Mates, although she says the Animorph leader is not named after him. In 2003 she and her husband, Michael Grant, her co-author on many p...more
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