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The Season Sisters #1
XOXO, Summer
I can’t decide if my new summer tenant—a devastatingly handsome hockey player and single dad—is the answer to my problems or the start of a new one.
When big-city developers threaten to buy up my small town, I need to save the rental cottage next door from demolition. I have a plan . . . until Daniel Sutton checks in.
Six-four, a face chiseled by the gods, and a body built by a career on the ice, I’m knocked sideways. He’s charming with me and adorable with his son. And when we touch, it’s electric.
But two things change everything. The pipes break in the cottage, and his agent calls. Before I can stop myself, I’m offering him a place to stay, and Daniel is offering me the answer to my problems. He’ll buy the cottage for me if I help him clean up his reputation.
Sounds simple enough. But when I start to fall in love with him, even though I know he’s leaving in a few months, it’s suddenly more complicated than ever.
I’m willing to take a chance on us and pour my heart into a letter. But with him skating on thin ice, he’s going to have to sacrifice something—me or his career.
I just hope XOXO, Summer isn’t the last thing I ever get to say to him.
When big-city developers threaten to buy up my small town, I need to save the rental cottage next door from demolition. I have a plan . . . until Daniel Sutton checks in.
Six-four, a face chiseled by the gods, and a body built by a career on the ice, I’m knocked sideways. He’s charming with me and adorable with his son. And when we touch, it’s electric.
But two things change everything. The pipes break in the cottage, and his agent calls. Before I can stop myself, I’m offering him a place to stay, and Daniel is offering me the answer to my problems. He’ll buy the cottage for me if I help him clean up his reputation.
Sounds simple enough. But when I start to fall in love with him, even though I know he’s leaving in a few months, it’s suddenly more complicated than ever.
I’m willing to take a chance on us and pour my heart into a letter. But with him skating on thin ice, he’s going to have to sacrifice something—me or his career.
I just hope XOXO, Summer isn’t the last thing I ever get to say to him.
378 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 5, 2026
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S.L. Scott
84 books5,163 followersNew York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, S.L. Scott, writes character driven, heart-racing suspense, and swoony romances that will leave you glued to the page. With stories ranging from witty beach reads to heart wrenching and heart healing, her stories are highly regarded as emotional, relatable, and captivating.
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June 18, 2026
the setup…
Meet the Season sisters…Summer, Autumn (she prefers Fall), Winter and Spring. Yes, their parents went there. They live with their grandmother Dolly in Mountain Laurel Cove who raised them after their parents’ tragic death twelve years ago. Summer is caretaker for the rental cottages in the Cove and is working on a plan to buyout the one next door before developers take it over and change the character of the town. Daniel Sutton is the new summer tenant, there with his eight-year old son Roman. Their first encounter is electrically charged and flirty but she has no idea that he’s one of the most famous hockey stars in the country. And things get even more dangerous when the pipes break in his cottage, leaving Daniel and his son with nowhere to stay…except the Season sister’s house.
the heart of the story…
For the most part, it’s an uncomplicated romance and was fun to see develop. Their initial denials were halfhearted at best and Summer was a breath of fresh for Daniel as she was attracted to him with no idea of his fame. But the elephant in the room as their relationship deepened was geography. He and Roman live in New York and Summer’s dream was the cottage in the Cove.
the narration…
Ava Erickson set the tone in the prologue as the voice of Faith Season, the mother of the sisters, and immediately drew me in. Callie Dalton & Sean Masters delivered wonderful performances, both as the voices for their characters and in the storytelling.
the bottom line…
I was looking for a sweet romance and found it in Summer and Daniel. He’s facing some tough career choices and she’s wondering if the fulfillment of hers is what she really wants. I got lost in their journey and enjoyed the romance, the connection between the sisters and the small town vibe.
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(Thanks to Hambright PR and the author for my complimentary copies. All opinions are my own.)
Meet the Season sisters…Summer, Autumn (she prefers Fall), Winter and Spring. Yes, their parents went there. They live with their grandmother Dolly in Mountain Laurel Cove who raised them after their parents’ tragic death twelve years ago. Summer is caretaker for the rental cottages in the Cove and is working on a plan to buyout the one next door before developers take it over and change the character of the town. Daniel Sutton is the new summer tenant, there with his eight-year old son Roman. Their first encounter is electrically charged and flirty but she has no idea that he’s one of the most famous hockey stars in the country. And things get even more dangerous when the pipes break in his cottage, leaving Daniel and his son with nowhere to stay…except the Season sister’s house.
the heart of the story…
For the most part, it’s an uncomplicated romance and was fun to see develop. Their initial denials were halfhearted at best and Summer was a breath of fresh for Daniel as she was attracted to him with no idea of his fame. But the elephant in the room as their relationship deepened was geography. He and Roman live in New York and Summer’s dream was the cottage in the Cove.
the narration…
Ava Erickson set the tone in the prologue as the voice of Faith Season, the mother of the sisters, and immediately drew me in. Callie Dalton & Sean Masters delivered wonderful performances, both as the voices for their characters and in the storytelling.
the bottom line…
I was looking for a sweet romance and found it in Summer and Daniel. He’s facing some tough career choices and she’s wondering if the fulfillment of hers is what she really wants. I got lost in their journey and enjoyed the romance, the connection between the sisters and the small town vibe.
Posted on Blue Mood Café
(Thanks to Hambright PR and the author for my complimentary copies. All opinions are my own.)
June 5, 2026
4🌟, 3🌶️
This book was such a bright, feel-good read.
Daniel completely stole my heart as a devoted single dad, and I loved watching him fall for Summer. Their chemistry felt effortless, the banter was fun, and the way they fit into each other’s lives so naturally made their romance incredibly easy to root for.
One of my favorite parts was the sense of family woven throughout the story. Roman was absolutely adorable, and every scene with him put a smile on my face. Summer’s sisters and grandmother added so much warmth, humor, and charm, making the whole book feel cozy and inviting. The small-town setting and summery atmosphere only made it even more enjoyable.
While I would have loved a little more from the ending, it did not take away from how much I enjoyed the journey. This was a sweet, heartwarming romance filled with lovable characters, family moments, and plenty of charm.
I am already excited to read the rest of the Season Sisters series.
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Huge thank you to S.L. Scott and The Author Agency for the ARC! 😍 All my bookish thoughts are completely my own. ✨
This book was such a bright, feel-good read.
Daniel completely stole my heart as a devoted single dad, and I loved watching him fall for Summer. Their chemistry felt effortless, the banter was fun, and the way they fit into each other’s lives so naturally made their romance incredibly easy to root for.
One of my favorite parts was the sense of family woven throughout the story. Roman was absolutely adorable, and every scene with him put a smile on my face. Summer’s sisters and grandmother added so much warmth, humor, and charm, making the whole book feel cozy and inviting. The small-town setting and summery atmosphere only made it even more enjoyable.
While I would have loved a little more from the ending, it did not take away from how much I enjoyed the journey. This was a sweet, heartwarming romance filled with lovable characters, family moments, and plenty of charm.
I am already excited to read the rest of the Season Sisters series.
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Huge thank you to S.L. Scott and The Author Agency for the ARC! 😍 All my bookish thoughts are completely my own. ✨
June 5, 2026
AUDIO ⇒ I don’t know what kind of juju magic happened when Callie Dalton & Sean Masters came together to narrate as Summer Seasons & Daniel Sutton, but
they performed like they were born to be these two characters!
#believe
STORY ⇒ I "read" an ARC of this story way before the author so graciously provided an ALC and to say that I must have had joy radiating from my entire body from beginning to end is not even a little bit of an overstatement. I'm going to make three off-the-cuff statements I think best describe my experience. You ready?
Easy like Sunday morning.
Sunshine on a cloudy day.
Killing me softly.
The ease in which I fell into the story and remained "in it" was a thing of beauty that I honestly wish would happen more often than it does. The story was never not hopeful and uplifting and the love of it all was just easy even when it wasn't. Sit with that for a second. These two didn't just grow for each other in the story but also for me, in my heart and soul. I can't explain it. It was an extraordinarily beautiful thing.
There's a feeling of contentment, love & hope throughout every plot-point and circumstance. You can easily flip this story and make it much more "dramatic" than it was, but Summer deserved this kind of story and I am so proud of SL Scott for telling it like this. This woman keeps impressing me tenfold with every book she releases. You guys should really have her on your radar.
STORY ⇒ I "read" an ARC of this story way before the author so graciously provided an ALC and to say that I must have had joy radiating from my entire body from beginning to end is not even a little bit of an overstatement. I'm going to make three off-the-cuff statements I think best describe my experience. You ready?
Easy like Sunday morning.
Sunshine on a cloudy day.
Killing me softly.
The ease in which I fell into the story and remained "in it" was a thing of beauty that I honestly wish would happen more often than it does. The story was never not hopeful and uplifting and the love of it all was just easy even when it wasn't. Sit with that for a second. These two didn't just grow for each other in the story but also for me, in my heart and soul. I can't explain it. It was an extraordinarily beautiful thing.
There's a feeling of contentment, love & hope throughout every plot-point and circumstance. You can easily flip this story and make it much more "dramatic" than it was, but Summer deserved this kind of story and I am so proud of SL Scott for telling it like this. This woman keeps impressing me tenfold with every book she releases. You guys should really have her on your radar.
June 5, 2026
This was such a cute summer read! I loved the quirky names of the sisters, and as a sucker for the single dad trope, I couldn’t help but adore Roman and his relationship with his dad. Daniel is really trying to break his generational curse.
My biggest issue was that the romance felt a little too insta-love for my taste. It’s marketed as a fake dating romance, but the fake dating aspect barely lasted a moment before the relationship became something more. That said, the chemistry between the main characters was undeniable, and the spice definitely delivered.
I was fully expecting a third-act breakup driven by miscommunication, but I was pleasantly surprised when the characters handled things like actual adults and talked through their problems instead. It felt refreshing and made me enjoy the story even more.
Overall, this is the perfect quick, fun, and spicy summer read!
My biggest issue was that the romance felt a little too insta-love for my taste. It’s marketed as a fake dating romance, but the fake dating aspect barely lasted a moment before the relationship became something more. That said, the chemistry between the main characters was undeniable, and the spice definitely delivered.
I was fully expecting a third-act breakup driven by miscommunication, but I was pleasantly surprised when the characters handled things like actual adults and talked through their problems instead. It felt refreshing and made me enjoy the story even more.
Overall, this is the perfect quick, fun, and spicy summer read!
June 9, 2026
What a great way to start the summer!
Daniel Sutton is spending the summer with his son, Roman. He needs some time away from the city where his game is in trouble. The cottage is being taking care of by Summer Season (cutest names). Who has no idea who he is.
All she knows is that he's handsome, a great dad and that the cottage he's staying at is in trouble. Summer is desperate for this to work out, she has plans for the place. So she offers her home. That she shares with her sisters and Dolly, her grandmother. What could go wrong?
It's such a sweet novel. Summer is the oldest Season sister and is a caretaker by nature. While she takes care of everything, does she have time for anything else? Like all small towns options become limited.
I loved the slowish pace between Daniel and Summer. Honestly the true get together kinda snuck up on me. I was thinking both characters were feeling/acting a different way and then BAM!
These are two people in totally different places. Summers trying to build something at home and Daniel's trying to keep what he has. I was honestly like... how in the world will this work out!!!
I loved the sisters. And Dolly and all the small town antics. I'm hoping that we're getting all the sisters later on.
Daniel Sutton is spending the summer with his son, Roman. He needs some time away from the city where his game is in trouble. The cottage is being taking care of by Summer Season (cutest names). Who has no idea who he is.
All she knows is that he's handsome, a great dad and that the cottage he's staying at is in trouble. Summer is desperate for this to work out, she has plans for the place. So she offers her home. That she shares with her sisters and Dolly, her grandmother. What could go wrong?
It's such a sweet novel. Summer is the oldest Season sister and is a caretaker by nature. While she takes care of everything, does she have time for anything else? Like all small towns options become limited.
I loved the slowish pace between Daniel and Summer. Honestly the true get together kinda snuck up on me. I was thinking both characters were feeling/acting a different way and then BAM!
These are two people in totally different places. Summers trying to build something at home and Daniel's trying to keep what he has. I was honestly like... how in the world will this work out!!!
I loved the sisters. And Dolly and all the small town antics. I'm hoping that we're getting all the sisters later on.
June 3, 2026
Thank you to Hambright PR and SL Scott for the eARC!
I am definitely in the minority here, but this one was just not for me. Honestly the names being “Summer, Spring, Fall and Winter Season” almost made me dnf immediately but I continued.
I didn’t connect with the characters at all and as soon as they met there was sexual comments and insta love which I wasn’t enjoying.
I wish the author the best in their future endeavours.
I am definitely in the minority here, but this one was just not for me. Honestly the names being “Summer, Spring, Fall and Winter Season” almost made me dnf immediately but I continued.
I didn’t connect with the characters at all and as soon as they met there was sexual comments and insta love which I wasn’t enjoying.
I wish the author the best in their future endeavours.
June 20, 2026
DNF at 32%
I honestly should’ve DNFed after learning that names of the FMC Summer’s sisters are Spring, Winter… and FALL. And that their last name is Season… so Spring Season?? It’s just a little too on-the-nose for a contemporary romance novel imo
I also didn’t like the combination of instalove (in chapter 2, IMMEDIATELY after setting eyes on him) and “will they, won’t they”. The FMC outwardly says “oh we need to keep things professional”, but then the next line she’ll have internal dialogue about how “he’s so attractive, it’s just so natural to be attracted to him, I feel so connected to him, does he feel this connection too, it feels like I’m his” just bc he’s apparently the first “interesting guy in her age range” to step into this small town?? AND she’ll explicitly flirt with him… the indecision is giving me whiplash tbh.
It just felt like the romance was incredibly rushed with no substantial progression and the FMC was constantly circling through these hypocritical thoughts with no decision-making demonstrated. I wasn’t feeling connected to any of the characters, wished I saw more of the side characters, and honestly found the FMC quite annoying bc of her circular thinking patterns and behaviors.
Thank you to Hambright PR and S.L. Scott for a copy of this ALC! I hope other readers enjoy, but this was unfortunately not my cup of tea
I honestly should’ve DNFed after learning that names of the FMC Summer’s sisters are Spring, Winter… and FALL. And that their last name is Season… so Spring Season?? It’s just a little too on-the-nose for a contemporary romance novel imo
I also didn’t like the combination of instalove (in chapter 2, IMMEDIATELY after setting eyes on him) and “will they, won’t they”. The FMC outwardly says “oh we need to keep things professional”, but then the next line she’ll have internal dialogue about how “he’s so attractive, it’s just so natural to be attracted to him, I feel so connected to him, does he feel this connection too, it feels like I’m his” just bc he’s apparently the first “interesting guy in her age range” to step into this small town?? AND she’ll explicitly flirt with him… the indecision is giving me whiplash tbh.
It just felt like the romance was incredibly rushed with no substantial progression and the FMC was constantly circling through these hypocritical thoughts with no decision-making demonstrated. I wasn’t feeling connected to any of the characters, wished I saw more of the side characters, and honestly found the FMC quite annoying bc of her circular thinking patterns and behaviors.
Thank you to Hambright PR and S.L. Scott for a copy of this ALC! I hope other readers enjoy, but this was unfortunately not my cup of tea
June 21, 2026
Review!
🌟🌟🌟🌟
I was lucky enough to have the arc and the alc of this book and it was such a lovely cute immersive read, so light and a beautiful summer read.
The story of Summer and Daniel is cute, Daniel who is on holiday with his son in the cottage that Summer manages and as soon as they meet sparks start to fly and things start to happen neither of them expected.
The story is a lovely relaxed easy read with lots of sparkly bits 😜 well worth it if you are after a nice light read, the audio is a great addition to the story also
#HPRXOXOSummer
#SLScott
#HambrightPR
🌟🌟🌟🌟
I was lucky enough to have the arc and the alc of this book and it was such a lovely cute immersive read, so light and a beautiful summer read.
The story of Summer and Daniel is cute, Daniel who is on holiday with his son in the cottage that Summer manages and as soon as they meet sparks start to fly and things start to happen neither of them expected.
The story is a lovely relaxed easy read with lots of sparkly bits 😜 well worth it if you are after a nice light read, the audio is a great addition to the story also
#HPRXOXOSummer
#SLScott
#HambrightPR
June 21, 2026
I enjoyed this book so much. It was such a cute read. Excited for the next book.
Adding Daniel to my favorite single dad book boyfriends. The way he is with his son. The chemistry between him and Summer, and the way he fell for her.
Summer is managing the property at the place Daniel and his sun are staying at. Well there is an issue with the rental, and one thing leads to another.
Adding Daniel to my favorite single dad book boyfriends. The way he is with his son. The chemistry between him and Summer, and the way he fell for her.
Summer is managing the property at the place Daniel and his sun are staying at. Well there is an issue with the rental, and one thing leads to another.
June 20, 2026
Omg this book was so cute !!! Pretty sure this will be the start of a series. If not it should be ! Yes please !
June 6, 2026
Thank you to the author and Luna Literary for the ARC of this book.
Dnf at like 70% because the insta love at chapter 2 threw me off
Dnf at like 70% because the insta love at chapter 2 threw me off
June 3, 2026
It’s a no for me. It felt rushed, super insta love
June 10, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶️🌶️.75
🏖 Hockey Romance
✨️ Grumpy x Sunshine
🏖 She Loves Her Town
✨️ Forced Proximity
🏖 Small Town
✨️ Single Dad
🏖 Summer Romance
✨️ 📚 ARC 📖 REVIEW ✨️
IDK who let S.L. Scott come out here with this amazing book!!! Whoever let her, understood the assignment!!! She literally gave us the man that almost every girly pop would love to be in love with! There is something about those men that women write that always have that something.
Lemme just say that Daniel was EVERYTHING! If Daniel was real I would be all over him like peanut is on jelly sammiches! I mean who doesn't love a giant hockey player? AND he's grumpy? SIGN ME UP! (Just don't tell my husband ;) I can't leave out his golden retriever side, along with the super soft spot he has for his son! He had fame and pressure from every turn there was, but that doesn't mean he would let just anyone into his life! His little boy quite literally melted my heart at every single turn! I couldn't help but have alll the feels!
Summer was such a great FMC to love all throughout this book. She made it so easy to love her! She loved her town and the little cottage that she lived in. She wasn't one ot be under the fame spell when it came to Daniel. She didn't care that he was famous or had a ton of money. She was the most heartfelt person who put her heart into everything she did!
Daniel and Summer had the most enigmatic chemistry that I could feel just rolling off of the pages as they came! I couldn't help but feel these feelings! I would be amiss if I didn't sasy that every single point of touch, every glance and the quiet moments they shared made me squee and kick my short legs in happiness. These little moments are the ones that you think back to years later when you reminisce about the past. They would definitely know those were the moments that clenched their feelings for each other!
Another huge win some S.L. Scott!! I am so excited for her next book!
Thank you 🫶🏻 to ✨️ S.L. Scott ✨️ for the complimentary 📚 ARC 📚. ✨️ All opinions are my own, honest, and voluntary✨️.
🌶️🌶️.75
🏖 Hockey Romance
✨️ Grumpy x Sunshine
🏖 She Loves Her Town
✨️ Forced Proximity
🏖 Small Town
✨️ Single Dad
🏖 Summer Romance
✨️ 📚 ARC 📖 REVIEW ✨️
IDK who let S.L. Scott come out here with this amazing book!!! Whoever let her, understood the assignment!!! She literally gave us the man that almost every girly pop would love to be in love with! There is something about those men that women write that always have that something.
Lemme just say that Daniel was EVERYTHING! If Daniel was real I would be all over him like peanut is on jelly sammiches! I mean who doesn't love a giant hockey player? AND he's grumpy? SIGN ME UP! (Just don't tell my husband ;) I can't leave out his golden retriever side, along with the super soft spot he has for his son! He had fame and pressure from every turn there was, but that doesn't mean he would let just anyone into his life! His little boy quite literally melted my heart at every single turn! I couldn't help but have alll the feels!
Summer was such a great FMC to love all throughout this book. She made it so easy to love her! She loved her town and the little cottage that she lived in. She wasn't one ot be under the fame spell when it came to Daniel. She didn't care that he was famous or had a ton of money. She was the most heartfelt person who put her heart into everything she did!
Daniel and Summer had the most enigmatic chemistry that I could feel just rolling off of the pages as they came! I couldn't help but feel these feelings! I would be amiss if I didn't sasy that every single point of touch, every glance and the quiet moments they shared made me squee and kick my short legs in happiness. These little moments are the ones that you think back to years later when you reminisce about the past. They would definitely know those were the moments that clenched their feelings for each other!
Another huge win some S.L. Scott!! I am so excited for her next book!
Thank you 🫶🏻 to ✨️ S.L. Scott ✨️ for the complimentary 📚 ARC 📚. ✨️ All opinions are my own, honest, and voluntary✨️.
June 11, 2026
First off, I love Dolly and wish she were mine. I love a good side character.
The MMC, Daniel, was a yummy single dad taking his son to a quiet small town for the summer....and just happens to be a pro hockey player. Summer is a fun character. She knows what she wants and is trying to make it happen all while trying to help her family out. She runs the cottage he's renting and we have insta-lust between them. It is a fast moving relationship (maybe not realistic but definitely entertaining) with great banter and chemistry. Daniel may be rocky with looks to kill, but Summer is quick witted and doesn't let him off easily.
🏒 Lines:
Weekends are for rest, walks of shame, and causing a little chaos. Not work.
Saturdays are for sleeping in and daydreaming.
One taste and you'll never go back to the ordinary.
"I feel dumb."
"I'm sure it will pass. It always does for me."
What others think doesn't matter, Summer. Live life how you want. Do what makes you happy. We only get one shot at this. Might as well go for it.
"Is it wrong to be this excited to wreak havoc on people I thought I could trust?"
"Probably, but they've already chosen a side. So they already broke the trust."
What girl doesn't want romance?
I see my tonight, my tomorrow when I wake up, and my future.
I've not killed before, but if you stop, I'll spend the rest of my days on death row.
I'm now convinced that whoever said shame should be a part of the aftermath of intercourse when walking home wasn't having great sex.
I'd say as serious as a heart attack...But at my age, heart attacks aren't something anyone should joke about.
I would've said yes with a ring pop.
The MMC, Daniel, was a yummy single dad taking his son to a quiet small town for the summer....and just happens to be a pro hockey player. Summer is a fun character. She knows what she wants and is trying to make it happen all while trying to help her family out. She runs the cottage he's renting and we have insta-lust between them. It is a fast moving relationship (maybe not realistic but definitely entertaining) with great banter and chemistry. Daniel may be rocky with looks to kill, but Summer is quick witted and doesn't let him off easily.
🏒 Lines:
Weekends are for rest, walks of shame, and causing a little chaos. Not work.
Saturdays are for sleeping in and daydreaming.
One taste and you'll never go back to the ordinary.
"I feel dumb."
"I'm sure it will pass. It always does for me."
What others think doesn't matter, Summer. Live life how you want. Do what makes you happy. We only get one shot at this. Might as well go for it.
"Is it wrong to be this excited to wreak havoc on people I thought I could trust?"
"Probably, but they've already chosen a side. So they already broke the trust."
What girl doesn't want romance?
I see my tonight, my tomorrow when I wake up, and my future.
I've not killed before, but if you stop, I'll spend the rest of my days on death row.
I'm now convinced that whoever said shame should be a part of the aftermath of intercourse when walking home wasn't having great sex.
I'd say as serious as a heart attack...But at my age, heart attacks aren't something anyone should joke about.
I would've said yes with a ring pop.
June 8, 2026
Book Tropes: Grumpy vs Sunshine. Hockey player romance. Small Town Romance. He falls first.
Daniel Sutton is a professional hockey player for a team in NYC, he also has a son, Roman. Daniel is in the small town of Mountain Laurel Cove, to get out of the city and get back to the free summer feeling he had when he was younger. His hockey career is in termoil. He has been told to clean up his act or retiring would be in hands of others not his.
Summer Season works in the small town Mountain Laurel Cove, and managing a few rental houses near her house. She is the eldest of the Season sisters-she has three younger one's. Their grandmother raised them after their parents died. Summer wants to keep her small town, small. She doesn't want the big developers coming in a tearing down the houses / building large buildings. She wants to keep things how they have been.
Daniel and Summer tried to do a 'fake' relationship. As Daniel would get Summer as his 'date' to events. And he could help Summer out with the rental properties. But, these two turned insta love, and instant "I love you's."
When Daniel leaves to go back to the city, will he and Summer be able to keep up their romance from a distance? Or will they fall back into their normal routines without each other?
I did receive a free ARC Book Copy from the Author and from The Author Agency. Thank you all for the chance to read this book. I am freely leaving a honest book review.
Daniel Sutton is a professional hockey player for a team in NYC, he also has a son, Roman. Daniel is in the small town of Mountain Laurel Cove, to get out of the city and get back to the free summer feeling he had when he was younger. His hockey career is in termoil. He has been told to clean up his act or retiring would be in hands of others not his.
Summer Season works in the small town Mountain Laurel Cove, and managing a few rental houses near her house. She is the eldest of the Season sisters-she has three younger one's. Their grandmother raised them after their parents died. Summer wants to keep her small town, small. She doesn't want the big developers coming in a tearing down the houses / building large buildings. She wants to keep things how they have been.
Daniel and Summer tried to do a 'fake' relationship. As Daniel would get Summer as his 'date' to events. And he could help Summer out with the rental properties. But, these two turned insta love, and instant "I love you's."
When Daniel leaves to go back to the city, will he and Summer be able to keep up their romance from a distance? Or will they fall back into their normal routines without each other?
I did receive a free ARC Book Copy from the Author and from The Author Agency. Thank you all for the chance to read this book. I am freely leaving a honest book review.
June 10, 2026
3.75/4⭐️
Beautiful small-town single dad hockey romance with a love-at-first-sight storyline.
I loved how the small town actually felt like a part of the story instead of just a backdrop. The book does a great job showing how much a single building can mean to someone and the lengths people are willing to go to protect what matters to them.
The main characters were adorable, and I really enjoyed their relationship. But Roman and Dolly might have been my favorite duo in the entire book. I loved their bond with the couple and every scene they were in.
I do have one question for Summer’s parents, though. What were they thinking when they named their children? Summer, Spring, Autumn, and Winter. And if that wasn’t enough, their surname is Season. Yes. Their names are literally Summer Season, Spring Season, Autumn Season, and Winter Season. Help—
While I love the story, I think the couple got together so fast. The emotions were too quick to be true. They literally were in love the second day they met. I don’t know, it’s possible but full time acting on it is strange.
All in all, a good read!
Beautiful small-town single dad hockey romance with a love-at-first-sight storyline.
I loved how the small town actually felt like a part of the story instead of just a backdrop. The book does a great job showing how much a single building can mean to someone and the lengths people are willing to go to protect what matters to them.
The main characters were adorable, and I really enjoyed their relationship. But Roman and Dolly might have been my favorite duo in the entire book. I loved their bond with the couple and every scene they were in.
I do have one question for Summer’s parents, though. What were they thinking when they named their children? Summer, Spring, Autumn, and Winter. And if that wasn’t enough, their surname is Season. Yes. Their names are literally Summer Season, Spring Season, Autumn Season, and Winter Season. Help—
While I love the story, I think the couple got together so fast. The emotions were too quick to be true. They literally were in love the second day they met. I don’t know, it’s possible but full time acting on it is strange.
All in all, a good read!
June 12, 2026
Thanks to @hambright_pr and @s.l.scott for the #gifted copy of this book. 🫶
My Thoughts: I fell about as fast as Daniel did for Summer in this book! It was the perfect summer romance I needed for this busy week.
I love Summer and her family. The tragedy they lived through has made them stronger as a unit, and I love how they encourage each other in their dreams. Dolly, Summer's grandma, is such a hoot, and I'm excited to see more of her as the series continues.
Daniel is at a crossroads in his hockey career. He's getting older, but not quite ready to hang up his skates. I loved his summer retreat with his adorable son, Roman, to spend time with him away from the city. This man fell fast and hard for Summer, which then made him really think through what is most important to him in life, mostly that hockey might not be as important anymore.
This was a great start in this small town, and I'm excited to see what the future holds.
What You'll Find:
👨👧 Single Dad
🏒 Hockey Romance
✨ Age Gap Romance
🌲 Small-Town Setting
😍 He Falls First
My Thoughts: I fell about as fast as Daniel did for Summer in this book! It was the perfect summer romance I needed for this busy week.
I love Summer and her family. The tragedy they lived through has made them stronger as a unit, and I love how they encourage each other in their dreams. Dolly, Summer's grandma, is such a hoot, and I'm excited to see more of her as the series continues.
Daniel is at a crossroads in his hockey career. He's getting older, but not quite ready to hang up his skates. I loved his summer retreat with his adorable son, Roman, to spend time with him away from the city. This man fell fast and hard for Summer, which then made him really think through what is most important to him in life, mostly that hockey might not be as important anymore.
This was a great start in this small town, and I'm excited to see what the future holds.
What You'll Find:
👨👧 Single Dad
🏒 Hockey Romance
✨ Age Gap Romance
🌲 Small-Town Setting
😍 He Falls First
May 27, 2026
Summer is the eldest of four sisters. She works for a rental cottage in her small town where she grew up. She lives with her grandmother Dolly and her sisters.
Daniel is a single dad, hockey player, renting the cottage and thinking about his career and spending time with his son. Meeting Summer was a surprise for him. Then when the plumbing in the cottage gives problems and she invites them to stay with her and her family, it seems like fate has other things in store for them.
These two came together so effortlessly that it made you just smile through majority of this story. I loved how easy Summer fit in with Daniel and his son, and the same for them with her family. But it seems like Daniel had lots of decisions to make regarding his career and also about how this relationship will work long distance.
Loved the story. Loved the characters. And I am so excited to read more about Summers’ sisters, Winter, Autumn and Spring 😊And their grandmother is definitely a hoot. And not to mention little Roman who is far wise beyond his years 😊
Lots of laughter, fun, and a amazing story for a summer read 😊
Read on behalf of
Fay’s Corner
Daniel is a single dad, hockey player, renting the cottage and thinking about his career and spending time with his son. Meeting Summer was a surprise for him. Then when the plumbing in the cottage gives problems and she invites them to stay with her and her family, it seems like fate has other things in store for them.
These two came together so effortlessly that it made you just smile through majority of this story. I loved how easy Summer fit in with Daniel and his son, and the same for them with her family. But it seems like Daniel had lots of decisions to make regarding his career and also about how this relationship will work long distance.
Loved the story. Loved the characters. And I am so excited to read more about Summers’ sisters, Winter, Autumn and Spring 😊And their grandmother is definitely a hoot. And not to mention little Roman who is far wise beyond his years 😊
Lots of laughter, fun, and a amazing story for a summer read 😊
Read on behalf of
Fay’s Corner
June 8, 2026
✨ ARC/ALC Review✨
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
🌶️ 🌶️
This book had me cracking up. The beginning captivated me and had me hooked. I loved Daniel.
Daniel is on summer vacation with his son. Trying to figure out his next move. Retire or continue playing.
Summer is just wanting to stay in her home town and run a cottage. This cottage holds a special spot in her heart.
Summer and Daniel felt so natural together. I couldn’t not root for them. I loved watching Summer become part of Daniel and Roman's world while seeing Daniel fit just as seamlessly into her family.
I ended up listening to the audio of this book after I finished the ARC and I loved it! Callie Dalton and Sean Masters did an amazing job bringing these characters to life. Truly, they did amazing.
What to Expect:
☀️Age Gap
☀️Single Dad
☀️Small Town
☀️Hockey Romance
☀️He Falls First
Thank you so much S.L Scott for allowing me to read this eARC! I can’t wait to read what is next!
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
🌶️ 🌶️
This book had me cracking up. The beginning captivated me and had me hooked. I loved Daniel.
Daniel is on summer vacation with his son. Trying to figure out his next move. Retire or continue playing.
Summer is just wanting to stay in her home town and run a cottage. This cottage holds a special spot in her heart.
Summer and Daniel felt so natural together. I couldn’t not root for them. I loved watching Summer become part of Daniel and Roman's world while seeing Daniel fit just as seamlessly into her family.
I ended up listening to the audio of this book after I finished the ARC and I loved it! Callie Dalton and Sean Masters did an amazing job bringing these characters to life. Truly, they did amazing.
What to Expect:
☀️Age Gap
☀️Single Dad
☀️Small Town
☀️Hockey Romance
☀️He Falls First
Thank you so much S.L Scott for allowing me to read this eARC! I can’t wait to read what is next!
June 18, 2026
“Do you want me to stop? I’ve never killed before, but if you do, I’ll spend the rest of my life on death row.”
Xoxo, Summer was such a cute read, and the spice was definitely spicing! 🌶️🔥
When Summer’s new tenant, hockey star Daniel, agrees to help her keep her cottage, the catch is that she has to fake date him. What starts as a simple arrangement quickly turns into something much deeper as they fall for each other hard and fast. Their chemistry is undeniable, and every interaction between them had me smiling and swooning.
I was also pleasantly surprised when my copy included an ALC! I loved being able to listen along, and narrators Callie Dalton and Sean Masters did a fantastic job bringing these characters and their love story to life. Their performances added so much emotion and charm to an already enjoyable romance.
Thank you to Hambright PR and S.L. Scott for providing this ARC/ALC in exchange for an honest review.
Xoxo, Summer was such a cute read, and the spice was definitely spicing! 🌶️🔥
When Summer’s new tenant, hockey star Daniel, agrees to help her keep her cottage, the catch is that she has to fake date him. What starts as a simple arrangement quickly turns into something much deeper as they fall for each other hard and fast. Their chemistry is undeniable, and every interaction between them had me smiling and swooning.
I was also pleasantly surprised when my copy included an ALC! I loved being able to listen along, and narrators Callie Dalton and Sean Masters did a fantastic job bringing these characters and their love story to life. Their performances added so much emotion and charm to an already enjoyable romance.
Thank you to Hambright PR and S.L. Scott for providing this ARC/ALC in exchange for an honest review.
May 27, 2026
I love a hockey daddy especially one that’s whipped as hell for the fmc and literally the definition of a gentle giant. Daniel Sutton was gone for Summer Season the second they met, and the flirty banter was soo good. He’s the new summer tenant for the cottage she runs in her small town and Summer tries so hard to remain professional but the forced proximity hits so hard when he’s forced to live with her due to the cottage washrooms being out of order. I also love a good little bit of fake dating but they quite literally fake dated so hard that they real dated just a chapter after they started faking dating, because Daniel could not help himself and couldn’t hide his feelings to save his life. Roman, Daniel’s son, was also such a sweet addition and I was all over how cute he was. My only problem was the ending, the last 50 pages was just a whole load of them being sad doing long distance and not communicating about it. They do have a happy ending it just felt very off and anticlimactic. I did love most of the book though, the summery vibes got me wishing it was summer already and the humour was on point. I give this a 4/5
June 20, 2026
This was a really sweet story but it was definitely lacking something. While I did finish the book, I didn’t really feel a drive to keep going back to it like I usually do. There wasn’t much substance I guess. The story had a good amount of back story for Summer but not as much for Daniel. There were hints but we never got the full picture. I also wasn’t sold on the insta-lust.
I received an early ebook and audiobook from HambrightPR. I really enjoyed Sean Masters narration of Daniel but his female voice left a lot to be desired. I cannot say that I liked Callie Dalton at all. I found her narration grating and difficult to listen to.
I received an early ebook and audiobook from HambrightPR. I really enjoyed Sean Masters narration of Daniel but his female voice left a lot to be desired. I cannot say that I liked Callie Dalton at all. I found her narration grating and difficult to listen to.
June 5, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 Stars
A big-city hockey player and his son head to a small town for the summer, and what follows is a sweet, heartwarming romance filled with emotional moments and plenty of swoony scenes.
I really enjoyed the small-town charm, the family dynamics, and watching the relationship develop. While there were a few emotional moments that tugged at my heartstrings, there were also plenty of lighthearted moments that kept me smiling.
Overall, this was a cozy, comforting read that was easy to get lost in and perfect for when you’re looking for something sweet and feel-good.
A big-city hockey player and his son head to a small town for the summer, and what follows is a sweet, heartwarming romance filled with emotional moments and plenty of swoony scenes.
I really enjoyed the small-town charm, the family dynamics, and watching the relationship develop. While there were a few emotional moments that tugged at my heartstrings, there were also plenty of lighthearted moments that kept me smiling.
Overall, this was a cozy, comforting read that was easy to get lost in and perfect for when you’re looking for something sweet and feel-good.
June 9, 2026
DNF @50%
Unfortunately, this is my second DNF from this author. Just like the previous book I tried, the writing wasn’t the problem, the story simply didn’t hold my interest.
The insta-love happened too quickly, and the relationship progressed so fast that I never felt invested in the romance. The communication was also frustrating, with the characters constantly talking in circles instead of actually resolving anything.
By the 50% mark, I wasn’t connected to the characters or the story, so I decided to call it quits. Sadly, this author’s books just don’t seem to work for me.
Thank you The Author Agency and S. L. Scott for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Unfortunately, this is my second DNF from this author. Just like the previous book I tried, the writing wasn’t the problem, the story simply didn’t hold my interest.
The insta-love happened too quickly, and the relationship progressed so fast that I never felt invested in the romance. The communication was also frustrating, with the characters constantly talking in circles instead of actually resolving anything.
By the 50% mark, I wasn’t connected to the characters or the story, so I decided to call it quits. Sadly, this author’s books just don’t seem to work for me.
Thank you The Author Agency and S. L. Scott for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
June 22, 2026
When Daniel and his son move in next door, the problems begin with the pipes needing attention. With no working water in the house, Summer offers the two the chance to stay in her place with her sisters. Unbeknownst to Summer, Daniel is a famous hockey player and where he goes, eventually the paparazzi will follow.
This was a cute romance with a lot of family fun. Summer's sisters were a hoot and Daniel's son was the sweetest. Good supporting characters really do elevate a story! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this one on audio as well with all narrators bringing their characters to life. If you're after a fun romance with a touch of spice, you'll enjoy this one. I can't wait to hear which Season sister gets her HEA next!
This was a cute romance with a lot of family fun. Summer's sisters were a hoot and Daniel's son was the sweetest. Good supporting characters really do elevate a story! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this one on audio as well with all narrators bringing their characters to life. If you're after a fun romance with a touch of spice, you'll enjoy this one. I can't wait to hear which Season sister gets her HEA next!
June 8, 2026
XOXO, Summer
What an awesome story about two people who find themselves attracted to each other, and meet through an unexpected way. Summer working hard trying to find a way to buy this cottage, to keep big corporations from coming in and making their small town into a commercialized area. Meeting Daniel and his son on their break away from big city life, and his notoriety, little does anyone expect more than a vacation. Beautiful story ❤️
What an awesome story about two people who find themselves attracted to each other, and meet through an unexpected way. Summer working hard trying to find a way to buy this cottage, to keep big corporations from coming in and making their small town into a commercialized area. Meeting Daniel and his son on their break away from big city life, and his notoriety, little does anyone expect more than a vacation. Beautiful story ❤️
June 20, 2026
This was a super cute spicy read! Veryyy spicy woah. Made me blush a bit. 🤣
Summer has a new tenant at her cottage. A handsome hockey player (unbeknownst to her). When the pipes burst, He and his son move in with her next door for their vacay and they make a deal to save the cottage from developers.
I will say that it did contain two of my least favorite tropes — instalove and miscommunication. No shade it’s just not my fave. But also some of my faves! Small town, sports romance, and single dad.
Summer has a new tenant at her cottage. A handsome hockey player (unbeknownst to her). When the pipes burst, He and his son move in with her next door for their vacay and they make a deal to save the cottage from developers.
I will say that it did contain two of my least favorite tropes — instalove and miscommunication. No shade it’s just not my fave. But also some of my faves! Small town, sports romance, and single dad.
June 18, 2026
Not my favorite, but I know a lot of people will love this. Funny, cute, quirky summer romance that was a super quick read.
I was not a fan of the audio. I think I would have enjoyed this so much more if I had read and not listened.
Single POV
Single dad
Forced proximity
Small town
Hockey romance
I was not a fan of the audio. I think I would have enjoyed this so much more if I had read and not listened.
Single POV
Single dad
Forced proximity
Small town
Hockey romance
June 19, 2026
3.5, rounded up for GR.
A fun romance - perfect beach audiobook. There heart, humor, community, family and fun banter.
🏒 Sports Romance
🤫 Fake relationship
👶 Single Dad
🌤️ "He Falls First"
🏘️ Small Town
⏳ Age Gap
🎧 ALC
🌶️ Spicy
Thank you to Hambright PR for the audiobook!
A fun romance - perfect beach audiobook. There heart, humor, community, family and fun banter.
🏒 Sports Romance
🤫 Fake relationship
👶 Single Dad
🌤️ "He Falls First"
🏘️ Small Town
⏳ Age Gap
🎧 ALC
🌶️ Spicy
Thank you to Hambright PR for the audiobook!
June 10, 2026
Cozy & cute!!
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