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Grover Beach Team #7
Taming Chloe Summers
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When a wolf and a tiger are playing in the woods…
Camp sucks.
I should be on a plane to London, heading into an epic second year of college. Instead, I’m stuck on Frog Pond Mountain, tasked with supervising a horde of pubescent teens, all because I had some minor run-ins with the law.
But I came here with a plan: next weekend, I’m escaping from the boondocks and swindling my way back into civilization. Unfortunately, my brilliant plan B couldn’t foresee one small, pretty hot detail: Justin Andrews, alpha to the wolves ...
The author takes full responsibility for any camp withdrawals that may occur after reading this book. ;-)
New Adult Romance
Suggested reading age 18+
When a wolf and a tiger are playing in the woods…
Camp sucks.
I should be on a plane to London, heading into an epic second year of college. Instead, I’m stuck on Frog Pond Mountain, tasked with supervising a horde of pubescent teens, all because I had some minor run-ins with the law.
But I came here with a plan: next weekend, I’m escaping from the boondocks and swindling my way back into civilization. Unfortunately, my brilliant plan B couldn’t foresee one small, pretty hot detail: Justin Andrews, alpha to the wolves ...
The author takes full responsibility for any camp withdrawals that may occur after reading this book. ;-)
New Adult Romance
Suggested reading age 18+
347 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 22, 2016
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September 27, 2016
4 Sweet YA Summer Camp Love Story" Stars
"Like everyone else, she too has to learn that not everything we wish for comes true in life. And I’m happy to be the one to teach her that particular lesson after so many years. Am I trying to settle a score with her? Well , since we’re both stuck in these woods for five weeks, it would be a wasted chance not to, right?"
What's it about? Two 19 year olds are reunited when they both become counsellors at a summer camp. Loosely based on Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, this is the story of how Justin (Petruchio) tames Chloe (the Shrew) and her tempermental spirit. When she first arrives at the camp she is spoilt, angry, and determined not to participate in any way (lest it ruin her nails or jeopardize her summer tan). However, Justin looks past Chloe's 'social status', demands that she earn her privileges, treats her based on how she behaves, and challenges her at every (rebellious) turn. And so the two engage in a battle of wills which ultimately changes them both forever.
The best bits: I loved Justin. In many ways he was just as stubborn as Chloe but he was also able to understand her like no one else could. I loved how he would swoop in and hijack her plans to relax and slack off. The many hijinks here were also very funny and entertaining. From Zumba to paintball to kidnapping and espionage, Justin and Chloe were both unfailingly entertaining.
The worst bits: The ending was rather bland. And rushed. And unworthy of the character's growth and development throughout the book. I felt that Chloe, in particular, didn't do enough, sacrifice enough, to deserve the ending. I guess I just wanted more from her in the end.
Also, while this is a spin-off from the Grover Beach Team series, and essentially a stand-alone read, there is a lot of reference to the high school years, particularly in regard to the two main characters. Reading the whole series in order therefore, is probably the best way to go.
Recommended for: Fans of well-written YA romance, especially if you like a fiesty heroine who is brought to task by a demanding hero. I loved the setting here too... the summer camp was a fantastic backdrop to this version of a classic tale!
"Like everyone else, she too has to learn that not everything we wish for comes true in life. And I’m happy to be the one to teach her that particular lesson after so many years. Am I trying to settle a score with her? Well , since we’re both stuck in these woods for five weeks, it would be a wasted chance not to, right?"
What's it about? Two 19 year olds are reunited when they both become counsellors at a summer camp. Loosely based on Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, this is the story of how Justin (Petruchio) tames Chloe (the Shrew) and her tempermental spirit. When she first arrives at the camp she is spoilt, angry, and determined not to participate in any way (lest it ruin her nails or jeopardize her summer tan). However, Justin looks past Chloe's 'social status', demands that she earn her privileges, treats her based on how she behaves, and challenges her at every (rebellious) turn. And so the two engage in a battle of wills which ultimately changes them both forever.
The best bits: I loved Justin. In many ways he was just as stubborn as Chloe but he was also able to understand her like no one else could. I loved how he would swoop in and hijack her plans to relax and slack off. The many hijinks here were also very funny and entertaining. From Zumba to paintball to kidnapping and espionage, Justin and Chloe were both unfailingly entertaining.
The worst bits: The ending was rather bland. And rushed. And unworthy of the character's growth and development throughout the book. I felt that Chloe, in particular, didn't do enough, sacrifice enough, to deserve the ending. I guess I just wanted more from her in the end.
Also, while this is a spin-off from the Grover Beach Team series, and essentially a stand-alone read, there is a lot of reference to the high school years, particularly in regard to the two main characters. Reading the whole series in order therefore, is probably the best way to go.
Recommended for: Fans of well-written YA romance, especially if you like a fiesty heroine who is brought to task by a demanding hero. I loved the setting here too... the summer camp was a fantastic backdrop to this version of a classic tale!
July 22, 2016
Taming Chloe Summers made a great transition from the Grover Beach Team series to this slightly more adult story. I've been waiting to read about Justin Andrews's love story since his first appearance as Ryan Hunter's best friend. And though Chloe was selfish and catty in the previous series, she showed enough vulnerability that I hoped she would have her happy ending. I honestly didn't expect their stories to merge but I'm so glad they did. The chemistry between them was strong and loads of fun to read. The summer camp setting provided a sense of nostalgia that made it easy to understand how old feelings could be stirred up (though I spent more than a few pages appalled at the camp's lack of planning and responsible adult supervision) and the alternating POV gave me insight into both characters so that I was completely emotionally entrenched. Furthermore, their love did not just depend on their history and our trust in the author's word that what they had was love. Their history was just one part to the puzzle while the close camp quarters, a myriad of bonding experiences, and a slow build of emotional and sexual tension made their love feel real. Finally, the end was surprisingly satisfying without being ridiculously cliche though maybe not as indulgent as I would have liked. (Yes, I hear the hypocrisy in my words.) Hopefully, this is not the last we will see of these characters and their friends.
July 7, 2016
Review coming soon!
June 24, 2016
“Taming Chloe Summers” by Anna Katmore
5 out of 5 stars
“Taming Chloe Summers” is a shiny new jewel in a sea of New Adult books that are dull in comparison. As a spinoff / continuation of the Grover Beach series it doesn’t disappoint long-time fans and also serves as a potential starting point for those new to the series. It is insightful, sharp, and sexy in such a subtle quiet way that it will leave you breathless for more. Every page turn will pull you farther into the story and allow you to become a part of the love story as it unfolds.
Justin is an unexpected surprise. Katmore is a pro at crafting her male leads in a way that has the reader acknowledging their hotness but focusing more on the exciting stuff going on inside. Justin is no exception. I never once doubted his great looks or his amazing body, but I was more drawn to his sensitivity, his strength, his leadership, and his command of every scene he was in. He is the perfect balance for Chloe and was everything I wanted him to be.
I’ll be honest and say that, in previous books, Chloe was one of my least favorite characters. In this addition to the series Katmore has taken a secondary character, brought her to the forefront, and given her more depth than I would have thought possible. Chloe has so much more going on under the surface and as we are given glimpses of what makes her tick it begins to change your perspective of her actions in those previous books. She easily becomes a heroine worth investing in and cheering for.
This book is a game-changer for the Grover Beach series. As these characters grow, so does Katmore’s skills. Most authors wouldn’t have taken a risk with a tried and true format. Instead, she recognizes the untapped potential stories that can be found as they traverse adulthood. Her own potential as an author continues to expand and here she truly shines. Katmore does an excellent job of making her characters smoking hot and near perfect without losing the qualities that make then authentic and real. The true meat of the story lies in their flaws and that is what will keep you coming back for more.
I’m happy to have revisited this group that has become one of my favorites. With each new book Anna Katmore releases she seals her spot as one of my most beloved authors. Now I can’t wait to see what move Katmore makes next!
**FYI – If you haven’t read the previous books in the series…don’t let that stop you. This book can absolutely be read as a continuation of the original series OR as the first book in a spinoff series. In case you are curious – the previous books are definitely worth the time and money!
HAPPY READING!!!
Shannon Hodges, Up To Shenanigans, www.uptoshenanigans.com
5 out of 5 stars
“Taming Chloe Summers” is a shiny new jewel in a sea of New Adult books that are dull in comparison. As a spinoff / continuation of the Grover Beach series it doesn’t disappoint long-time fans and also serves as a potential starting point for those new to the series. It is insightful, sharp, and sexy in such a subtle quiet way that it will leave you breathless for more. Every page turn will pull you farther into the story and allow you to become a part of the love story as it unfolds.
Justin is an unexpected surprise. Katmore is a pro at crafting her male leads in a way that has the reader acknowledging their hotness but focusing more on the exciting stuff going on inside. Justin is no exception. I never once doubted his great looks or his amazing body, but I was more drawn to his sensitivity, his strength, his leadership, and his command of every scene he was in. He is the perfect balance for Chloe and was everything I wanted him to be.
I’ll be honest and say that, in previous books, Chloe was one of my least favorite characters. In this addition to the series Katmore has taken a secondary character, brought her to the forefront, and given her more depth than I would have thought possible. Chloe has so much more going on under the surface and as we are given glimpses of what makes her tick it begins to change your perspective of her actions in those previous books. She easily becomes a heroine worth investing in and cheering for.
This book is a game-changer for the Grover Beach series. As these characters grow, so does Katmore’s skills. Most authors wouldn’t have taken a risk with a tried and true format. Instead, she recognizes the untapped potential stories that can be found as they traverse adulthood. Her own potential as an author continues to expand and here she truly shines. Katmore does an excellent job of making her characters smoking hot and near perfect without losing the qualities that make then authentic and real. The true meat of the story lies in their flaws and that is what will keep you coming back for more.
I’m happy to have revisited this group that has become one of my favorites. With each new book Anna Katmore releases she seals her spot as one of my most beloved authors. Now I can’t wait to see what move Katmore makes next!
**FYI – If you haven’t read the previous books in the series…don’t let that stop you. This book can absolutely be read as a continuation of the original series OR as the first book in a spinoff series. In case you are curious – the previous books are definitely worth the time and money!
HAPPY READING!!!
Shannon Hodges, Up To Shenanigans, www.uptoshenanigans.com
July 19, 2016
I really enjoyed Taming Chloe Summers. It had all the charm and page turning quality of the other Grover Beach Team books, but with a more grown up romance.
Chloe has a past. She crashed her car, drunk, when her cousin started dating the boy she had a crush on. Now she has to finish working off her community service before getting her driving license back and going to London to study drama. She thought she could get away without doing it, so is left with no choice but to clock up some intensive hours by working as a summer camp counsellor. She plans to turn up for two week, then bail when her hours were done. But she wasn’t banking on Justin, the only boy she’d ever been in love with, the boy she’d betrayed a long time ago.
Chloe is an edgier heroine than the others in the series. Having encountered her as an unpleasant character in the earlier books, I enjoyed seeing what made her tick. It was also nice to see a different side to her.
This book is aimed at an older audience than the other books.
I really enjoyed the story. Anna Katmore is one of my favourite authors for sweet, page turning romance, and this book didn’t disappoint. This whole series makes great summer reading.
Chloe has a past. She crashed her car, drunk, when her cousin started dating the boy she had a crush on. Now she has to finish working off her community service before getting her driving license back and going to London to study drama. She thought she could get away without doing it, so is left with no choice but to clock up some intensive hours by working as a summer camp counsellor. She plans to turn up for two week, then bail when her hours were done. But she wasn’t banking on Justin, the only boy she’d ever been in love with, the boy she’d betrayed a long time ago.
Chloe is an edgier heroine than the others in the series. Having encountered her as an unpleasant character in the earlier books, I enjoyed seeing what made her tick. It was also nice to see a different side to her.
This book is aimed at an older audience than the other books.
I really enjoyed the story. Anna Katmore is one of my favourite authors for sweet, page turning romance, and this book didn’t disappoint. This whole series makes great summer reading.
June 27, 2016
I really enjoyed this! I hated Chloe so much during her high school years but seeing her like this just proves that everyone can change. Kinda sad that there is no more Groover Beach people to follow anymore but was happy with this whole series
November 3, 2016
Missing something
I loved the Grover Beach series,but this one was a busy. I found Chloe very unlikable,and thought Justin deserved better.
I loved the Grover Beach series,but this one was a busy. I found Chloe very unlikable,and thought Justin deserved better.
July 4, 2016
A nice an easy summer read! I really enjoyed it
June 5, 2021
La storia in sé per sé non è male, troppi errori, di ogni tipo, però, disturbano la lettura ed inoltre non è ben caratterizzata e ci si perde spesso tra le righe, come se mancassero dei collegamenti…
Non c’è una bella continuità di avvenimenti e tante situazioni sembrano restare nell’aria, sospese…
Il finale, poi, è bruttissimo, troppo frettoloso e inconcludente.
I due protagonisti sono incomprensibili e le poche notizie su di loro, all’inizio, non riescono a darne un profilo concreto e definito.
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Non c’è una bella continuità di avvenimenti e tante situazioni sembrano restare nell’aria, sospese…
Il finale, poi, è bruttissimo, troppo frettoloso e inconcludente.
I due protagonisti sono incomprensibili e le poche notizie su di loro, all’inizio, non riescono a darne un profilo concreto e definito.
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March 22, 2017
Taming Chloe Summers
I enjoyed reading this book, but was not invested in the characters. Chloe was a troubled bitch from the other books in this series. Justin was barely mentioned other than being Ryan Hunter's BFF. The ending was also kind of abrupt. They are nowhere near the serious boyfriend-girlfriend stage I guess?
Meh
I enjoyed reading this book, but was not invested in the characters. Chloe was a troubled bitch from the other books in this series. Justin was barely mentioned other than being Ryan Hunter's BFF. The ending was also kind of abrupt. They are nowhere near the serious boyfriend-girlfriend stage I guess?
Meh
October 18, 2016
This book has a great storyline, and the summer camp setting provides some comic relief as the young adults attempt to control teenagers.
Read full review in the 2016 October issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2016 October issue of InD'tale Magazine.
November 5, 2016
Omg ANNA KAY MORE you're the best! Your additional personal story is the best best best. That couple of pages is probably by far my favourite. LOL.
Full review to follow
Full review to follow
July 24, 2019
Habe es jetzt das zweite mal gelesen. Leider nicht so gut wie beim ersten mal. Schätze es liegt am Alter. Das Buch ist wohl wirklich eher für Jugendliche gedacht.
February 5, 2023
Was soll ich sagen, dieses Buch hat nun doch etwas auf meinem Kindle auf mich warten müssen. Auf der einen Seite war ich neugierig darauf was mich erwartet, auf der anderen Seite konnte ich mich aber doch nicht ganz aufraffen :D
Nun ist es jedoch geschafft und ich hatte im Großen und Ganzen eine angenehme und schöne Lesezeit mit vielen Lachern, einigen Kopfschüttlern und einer Menge Kindheitserinnerungen :D
Chloe war mir jetzt tatsächlich nicht die sympathischste Persönlichkeit. Sie wirkte von Beginn an ziemlich hochnäsig und ganz so, als ob das Leben sich nach ihren Wünschen richten müsse und sie tun und lassen kann was sie will. Mit einem Vater der natürlich alles zahlt auch gar nicht mal so schwer zu handhaben ^^°
Nun wurde jedoch mal durchgegriffen und Chloe muss ihre Sozialstunden in einem Camp ableisten und verändert dort auch ziemlich schnell finde ich ihr Wesen. Ich fand es fast etwas zu schnell, auf der anderen Seite kommt aus einem oftmals wieder alte Ichs raus, wenn die tatsächlichen Auslöser nicht dabei sind.
Dennoch empfand ich Chloe für ihre 20 Jahre teilweise extrem zickig und ganz so, als ob sie im eigentlichen Leben noch gar nicht angekommen ist. Manchmal habe ich nicht denken können, dass sie tatsächlich schon so alt sein sollte :D Es wirkte mir oftmals eher wie 16/17 Jahre :P
Justin wirkte von Beginn an rationell und ganz so als ob er wisse was er möchte und was nicht. Er macht den Eindruck, als ob er definitiv im Leben angekommen ist und seinen Weg gefunden hat. Allerdings hat sich auch schnell herauskristallisiert, dass er ebenfalls noch nicht ganz erwachsen geworden ist. Teilweise fand ich seine Art und Weise der Rache etwas kindisch und aufgesetzt für sein Alter.
Insgesamt hat die Autorin diese Liebesgeschichte aber wirklich sehr schön umgesetzt, gerade wenn man einfach eine süße Geschichte mit kleinen Stolpersteinen und vielen erheiternden und romantischen Szenen erleben möchte. Die Entwicklung der Situationen waren größtenteils nachvollziehbar und konnte mich durchaus von sich überzeugen.
Wenn man das Hinterfragen und Detailshaschen nicht zu sehr betreibt, dann kann man sich hier richtig schön fallen lassen und genießen. Eine super süße und schöne Liebesgeschichte, die eine menge Lesefreude bringt und ein gutes Gefühl zum Schluss hinterlässt.
Mein Gesamtfazit:
Mit „Was sich neckt, das liebt sich …. meistens“ hat Anna Katmore einen wirklich süßen und erheiternden Liebesroman geschaffen, der dem Leser einen schönen und angenehmen Leseabend bereitet. Es liest sich flüssig und man kann sich durchaus fallen lassen und hat ggf. noch einige eigene Erinnerungen an frühere Ferienlager :D
Nun ist es jedoch geschafft und ich hatte im Großen und Ganzen eine angenehme und schöne Lesezeit mit vielen Lachern, einigen Kopfschüttlern und einer Menge Kindheitserinnerungen :D
Chloe war mir jetzt tatsächlich nicht die sympathischste Persönlichkeit. Sie wirkte von Beginn an ziemlich hochnäsig und ganz so, als ob das Leben sich nach ihren Wünschen richten müsse und sie tun und lassen kann was sie will. Mit einem Vater der natürlich alles zahlt auch gar nicht mal so schwer zu handhaben ^^°
Nun wurde jedoch mal durchgegriffen und Chloe muss ihre Sozialstunden in einem Camp ableisten und verändert dort auch ziemlich schnell finde ich ihr Wesen. Ich fand es fast etwas zu schnell, auf der anderen Seite kommt aus einem oftmals wieder alte Ichs raus, wenn die tatsächlichen Auslöser nicht dabei sind.
Dennoch empfand ich Chloe für ihre 20 Jahre teilweise extrem zickig und ganz so, als ob sie im eigentlichen Leben noch gar nicht angekommen ist. Manchmal habe ich nicht denken können, dass sie tatsächlich schon so alt sein sollte :D Es wirkte mir oftmals eher wie 16/17 Jahre :P
Justin wirkte von Beginn an rationell und ganz so als ob er wisse was er möchte und was nicht. Er macht den Eindruck, als ob er definitiv im Leben angekommen ist und seinen Weg gefunden hat. Allerdings hat sich auch schnell herauskristallisiert, dass er ebenfalls noch nicht ganz erwachsen geworden ist. Teilweise fand ich seine Art und Weise der Rache etwas kindisch und aufgesetzt für sein Alter.
Insgesamt hat die Autorin diese Liebesgeschichte aber wirklich sehr schön umgesetzt, gerade wenn man einfach eine süße Geschichte mit kleinen Stolpersteinen und vielen erheiternden und romantischen Szenen erleben möchte. Die Entwicklung der Situationen waren größtenteils nachvollziehbar und konnte mich durchaus von sich überzeugen.
Wenn man das Hinterfragen und Detailshaschen nicht zu sehr betreibt, dann kann man sich hier richtig schön fallen lassen und genießen. Eine super süße und schöne Liebesgeschichte, die eine menge Lesefreude bringt und ein gutes Gefühl zum Schluss hinterlässt.
Mein Gesamtfazit:
Mit „Was sich neckt, das liebt sich …. meistens“ hat Anna Katmore einen wirklich süßen und erheiternden Liebesroman geschaffen, der dem Leser einen schönen und angenehmen Leseabend bereitet. Es liest sich flüssig und man kann sich durchaus fallen lassen und hat ggf. noch einige eigene Erinnerungen an frühere Ferienlager :D
June 10, 2017
*Ein wahrlich neckisches Buch*
Da der Klappentext sehr lustig klang und der Sternedurchschnitt bei 5 lag, griff ich zu und vertiefte mich in diese prickelnde Liebesgeschichte. Nachdem ich es begonnen hatte, habe ich es nicht mehr weg legen können und innerhalb von 1 Tag gelesen. Also Vorsicht: absolute Suchtgefahr!
Es geht in "Was sich neckt.." um Chloe. Sie hat einen Autounfall gebaut unter Alkoholeinflus und wurde daraufhin zu psychiatrischen Stunden und gemein nütziger Arbeit verdonnert. Letzteres muss sie in einem Jugendcamp absitzen und dort Aufpasserin spielen. Leider trifft sie dort ausgerechnet aus Justin. Sie kennt ihn aus der Highschool und macht seit jeher einen großen Bogen um ihn. Warum das so ist, wird nur häppchenweise dem Leser erzählt und somit Spannung bis zum Schluss aufgebaut.
Die Anziehung zwischen Justin und Chloe kann auch der geneigte Leser nach kurzer Zeit fest stellen. Hier fliegen nämlich förmlich die Fetzen. Justin ist sozusagen der Chef von Chloe und muss auch eine Beurteilung über sie schreiben. Chloe ist alles andere als erbaut darüber, so will sie doch nur eines: schnell wieder fort von hier um mit ihren besten Freundinnen endlich nach London zu fliegen, um dort ein Auslandsjahr voller Parties und Co. zu zelebrieren.
Das gesamte Buch handelt eigentlich mehr oder weniger nur von diesen beiden und wie sie sich die ganze Zeit belauern, beschimpfen, necken, anzicken und dabei sich doch zueinander hingezogen fühlen. Natürlich weiß der Leser, worauf das hier alles hinaus laufen wird, aber der Weg bis dahin, fand ich zuckersüß. Beide Figuren sind mir sofort ans Herz gewachsen, wobei ich Justin richtig toll fand. Man weiß lange nicht, warum er so gemein zu Chloe ist und erfährt nur nach und nach wieso das so ist.
Die gesamte Campatmosphäre (90 % der Handlung finden im Camp statt), empfand ich als sehr gut rüber gebracht. Schauen wir mal darüber hinweg, das einiges an der Story nicht ganz logisch war (aber da geht sogar selbst die Autorin zu Beginn drauf ein). Mir hat das Buch wirklich sehr gut gefallen. Ich habe mit den beiden mitgefiebert bis zum letzten Atemzug. Sie waren beide ein absolut sympathisches Pärchen und ich kann das Buch nur jedem weiter empfehlen.
Locker, flockig- genau das richtige für warme Sommertage. Und wer schon mal im Camp war, der wird das besondere Feeling richtig nachempfinden können- mir ging es so. Ich werde definitiv mehr von dieser Autorin lesen! TOP!
Da der Klappentext sehr lustig klang und der Sternedurchschnitt bei 5 lag, griff ich zu und vertiefte mich in diese prickelnde Liebesgeschichte. Nachdem ich es begonnen hatte, habe ich es nicht mehr weg legen können und innerhalb von 1 Tag gelesen. Also Vorsicht: absolute Suchtgefahr!
Es geht in "Was sich neckt.." um Chloe. Sie hat einen Autounfall gebaut unter Alkoholeinflus und wurde daraufhin zu psychiatrischen Stunden und gemein nütziger Arbeit verdonnert. Letzteres muss sie in einem Jugendcamp absitzen und dort Aufpasserin spielen. Leider trifft sie dort ausgerechnet aus Justin. Sie kennt ihn aus der Highschool und macht seit jeher einen großen Bogen um ihn. Warum das so ist, wird nur häppchenweise dem Leser erzählt und somit Spannung bis zum Schluss aufgebaut.
Die Anziehung zwischen Justin und Chloe kann auch der geneigte Leser nach kurzer Zeit fest stellen. Hier fliegen nämlich förmlich die Fetzen. Justin ist sozusagen der Chef von Chloe und muss auch eine Beurteilung über sie schreiben. Chloe ist alles andere als erbaut darüber, so will sie doch nur eines: schnell wieder fort von hier um mit ihren besten Freundinnen endlich nach London zu fliegen, um dort ein Auslandsjahr voller Parties und Co. zu zelebrieren.
Das gesamte Buch handelt eigentlich mehr oder weniger nur von diesen beiden und wie sie sich die ganze Zeit belauern, beschimpfen, necken, anzicken und dabei sich doch zueinander hingezogen fühlen. Natürlich weiß der Leser, worauf das hier alles hinaus laufen wird, aber der Weg bis dahin, fand ich zuckersüß. Beide Figuren sind mir sofort ans Herz gewachsen, wobei ich Justin richtig toll fand. Man weiß lange nicht, warum er so gemein zu Chloe ist und erfährt nur nach und nach wieso das so ist.
Die gesamte Campatmosphäre (90 % der Handlung finden im Camp statt), empfand ich als sehr gut rüber gebracht. Schauen wir mal darüber hinweg, das einiges an der Story nicht ganz logisch war (aber da geht sogar selbst die Autorin zu Beginn drauf ein). Mir hat das Buch wirklich sehr gut gefallen. Ich habe mit den beiden mitgefiebert bis zum letzten Atemzug. Sie waren beide ein absolut sympathisches Pärchen und ich kann das Buch nur jedem weiter empfehlen.
Locker, flockig- genau das richtige für warme Sommertage. Und wer schon mal im Camp war, der wird das besondere Feeling richtig nachempfinden können- mir ging es so. Ich werde definitiv mehr von dieser Autorin lesen! TOP!
June 29, 2017
This was a hard tie for my favorite in the series! I almost didn't read it because of the other books in the series almost being a duplicate and I wasn't sure if I should go forward or just stop, I'm glad I continued.
Chloe was hard to like in the other books and this helped you see that she has a suppressed vulnerability that she hides through her rough exterior. Justin knows how to push the right button to crack her shell.
***
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Maroon 5 - Sugar, She Will Be Loved,
Ed Sheeran - Photograph
The Chainsmokers - All We Know, Until You Were Gone (Feat Emily Warren), Roses (Feat Rozes),
Kygo Feat Maty Noyes - Stay
Starley - Call on Me (Ryan Riback Remix & Original)
Troye Sivan - Youth, Wild
The Veronicas - 4ever
Alan Walker - Faded
Jonas Blue - Mama, Fast Car (Feat Dakota), By Your Side (Feat Raye), Perfect Strangers (Feat JP Cooper)
Cheat Codes - No Promises (Remix), Let Me Hold You (Turn Me On) - Remix Feat Dante Klein, Say Goodbye
Charlie Puth - We Don't Talk Anymore, One Call Away
Secondhand Serenade - Fall For You
Clean Bandit - Symphony (Feat Zara Larsson)
Chloe was hard to like in the other books and this helped you see that she has a suppressed vulnerability that she hides through her rough exterior. Justin knows how to push the right button to crack her shell.
***
My Playlist:
Leighton Meester - Summer Girl
Shawn Mendes - There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back
Kygo & Selena Gomez - It Ain't Me
Paramore - Hard Times
Alessia Cara & Zedd - Stay
Jax Jones - You Don't Know Me
Cheat Codes Feat Demi Lovato - No Promises
Julia Michaels - Issues,
Martin Garrix & Dua Lipa - Scared To Be Lonely
Halsey - Now Or Never
Alma - Chasing Highs
Charlie Puth - Attention
Sam Hunt - Body Like A Backroad
Hailee Steinfeld - Most Girls
Dua Lipa - Lost In Your Light
Kendrick Lamar - Humble
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - Cat and Mouse
P!nk - Just Like Fire, Funhouse, Trouble, F**kin' Perfect, Try
Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway
Jesse McCartney - Just So You Know, It's Over, Take Your Sweet Time, How Do You Sleep, One Night,
V V Brown - Shark In The Water
Mike Posner - Cooler Than Me
Fifth Harmony - Sledgehammer
The Saturdays - What About Us,
One Direction - One Thing, Gotta Be You, What Makes You Beautiful
5 Seconds of Summer - She Looks So Perfect, Good Girls
Halsey - Hurricane
MØ - Nights With You (Cheat Codes Remix)
Selena Gomez - Bad Liar
Jonas Blue - Mama ft. William Singe
Maggie Lindemann - Pretty Girl (Cheat Codes x CADE Remix)
The Vamps - Somebody To You ft. Demi Lovato
Taylor Swift - Safe & Sound
Shawn Mendes - Air, This is What It Takes
Milky Chance - Stolen Dance
Maroon 5 - Sugar, She Will Be Loved,
Ed Sheeran - Photograph
The Chainsmokers - All We Know, Until You Were Gone (Feat Emily Warren), Roses (Feat Rozes),
Kygo Feat Maty Noyes - Stay
Starley - Call on Me (Ryan Riback Remix & Original)
Troye Sivan - Youth, Wild
The Veronicas - 4ever
Alan Walker - Faded
Jonas Blue - Mama, Fast Car (Feat Dakota), By Your Side (Feat Raye), Perfect Strangers (Feat JP Cooper)
Cheat Codes - No Promises (Remix), Let Me Hold You (Turn Me On) - Remix Feat Dante Klein, Say Goodbye
Charlie Puth - We Don't Talk Anymore, One Call Away
Secondhand Serenade - Fall For You
Clean Bandit - Symphony (Feat Zara Larsson)
August 30, 2023
There is a serious problem with first-time characters being difficult to deal with so that, at a later point in time, they have their moment of redemption.
That's exactly what happens to Chloe Summers.
In the first few books of the series, Chloe is that pretty girl who uses all her charm to get things her way, and when that doesn't happen, a tsuname can ensue.
With the arrival of her cousin, Samantha Summers, Chloe feels that there is finally a competition going on (even if that's not Sam's way of being), and something very serious happens.
Now, because of the mistakes of the past, Chloe is unable to go to London with her best friends, to study at a famous school of Dramatic Art. First, she needs to prove to justice that her behavior is model, and pay for hours of community work.
With little time to put the hours together, she is assigned to be one of the counselors at a summer camp. But she didn't expect to meet Justin again, the boy she fell in love with and had a great time at that same camp.
However, Justin had serious reasons for wanting to keep his distance from Chloe.
The question is, will they be able to keep their distance from each other?
4 stars
That's exactly what happens to Chloe Summers.
In the first few books of the series, Chloe is that pretty girl who uses all her charm to get things her way, and when that doesn't happen, a tsuname can ensue.
With the arrival of her cousin, Samantha Summers, Chloe feels that there is finally a competition going on (even if that's not Sam's way of being), and something very serious happens.
Now, because of the mistakes of the past, Chloe is unable to go to London with her best friends, to study at a famous school of Dramatic Art. First, she needs to prove to justice that her behavior is model, and pay for hours of community work.
With little time to put the hours together, she is assigned to be one of the counselors at a summer camp. But she didn't expect to meet Justin again, the boy she fell in love with and had a great time at that same camp.
However, Justin had serious reasons for wanting to keep his distance from Chloe.
The question is, will they be able to keep their distance from each other?
4 stars
July 1, 2018
It took me hella long to finish this book. It wasn't because it was bad or anything but just because it wasn't that interesting. From the first few pages I pretty much had it figured out. Chloe is a complete brat who is undeserving of everything that is handed to her. She's so mean and selfish and Justin continuously points that out but yet here he is falling for her. I guess I couldn't really invest my time with these characters because I hadn't read any of the other books and I never plan to. I feel like even though there were some funny parts, my biggest problem was Chloe's attitude at camp. You're at this place where you have to work, but yet you're not working. And then you're having sex at camp?! As an adult???!!!! I don't know why but that rubbed me the wrong way most of all.
February 10, 2022
Fall for Chloe Summers
Aww, so bitter sweet to read the final book about the young lovers origining from Grover Beach.
Chloe might have been the root of a lot of trouble for many of the kids, but at long last she finds herself and perhaps love too.
I love books like these where each tell the story of one couple where the characters from other books makes their appearance.
Compared to the Grover Beach Team books and book 1 in the Fall For Me series, we leave the YA theme a little behind, moving into New Adult territory with a bit more heat.
Still, I highly recommend this book to lovers of YA/NA. It has all the feels in it for sure.
Aww, so bitter sweet to read the final book about the young lovers origining from Grover Beach.
Chloe might have been the root of a lot of trouble for many of the kids, but at long last she finds herself and perhaps love too.
I love books like these where each tell the story of one couple where the characters from other books makes their appearance.
Compared to the Grover Beach Team books and book 1 in the Fall For Me series, we leave the YA theme a little behind, moving into New Adult territory with a bit more heat.
Still, I highly recommend this book to lovers of YA/NA. It has all the feels in it for sure.
May 21, 2022
Sweet Summer Romance
This was my first book by Anna K atmore and I was not disappointed.
I had been reading more adult books but decided to cool things down a bit.
This was the perfect book. It was full of teenage angst and hormonal outbursts.
Loved that the "bad boy" character was flipped to a female role.
Lots of funny moments as well as tense sexual tension moments.
Loved the ending. I believe it would make a great movie for Netflix.
I am downloading the first book in this series and I can't wait! Kudos to Anna Katmore!!
This was my first book by Anna K atmore and I was not disappointed.
I had been reading more adult books but decided to cool things down a bit.
This was the perfect book. It was full of teenage angst and hormonal outbursts.
Loved that the "bad boy" character was flipped to a female role.
Lots of funny moments as well as tense sexual tension moments.
Loved the ending. I believe it would make a great movie for Netflix.
I am downloading the first book in this series and I can't wait! Kudos to Anna Katmore!!
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March 30, 2021Didn't like the guy.
He wanted to completely change the girl. He constantly slut shamed her and apparently girls who wear makeup are "too much". Must have been why he didn't like Lesley.
Ironic how he apparently casually humiliated her in public but it's a sin when the tables were turned on him.
He wanted to completely change the girl. He constantly slut shamed her and apparently girls who wear makeup are "too much". Must have been why he didn't like Lesley.
Ironic how he apparently casually humiliated her in public but it's a sin when the tables were turned on him.
July 30, 2019
Seichte Unterhaltung für zwischendurch. Die Autorin bedient wirklich jedes Klischee, das man sich von so einem Buch erwartet. Man weiß nach der Lektüre der ersten paar Seiten in welche Richtung sich die Geschichte entwickelt.
September 16, 2024
This was a good book. Only grouse I had from the FMC was that she never went no-contact with the bitch from high-school who played the catalyst to her breakup with the MMC all those years ago.
Also, the last chapter was meh :/ (This comes after their HEA ending though)
Also, the last chapter was meh :/ (This comes after their HEA ending though)
December 9, 2016
Awesome
Love it great story. Awesome characters i usually read paranormal books this is a first for me but fell in love
Love it great story. Awesome characters i usually read paranormal books this is a first for me but fell in love
May 26, 2017
3,5 Sterne... chloe war nicht wirklich mein Fall... So zickig, so egoistisch teilweise... Justin hingegen mochte ich gerne.
Aber insgesamt eine süße Geschichte für zwischendurch
Aber insgesamt eine süße Geschichte für zwischendurch
May 11, 2018
3.4
Read this as a tribute to 13 y/o me but now that I think about it, the whole series isn’t something that I like that much anymore like I did few years ago.
Read this as a tribute to 13 y/o me but now that I think about it, the whole series isn’t something that I like that much anymore like I did few years ago.
May 17, 2018
3.5 stars
A bit clichee, but not too bad with a fun summer camp story line.
A bit clichee, but not too bad with a fun summer camp story line.
July 17, 2018
I could appreciate parts of this, but overall not a fan.
July 16, 2019
Ganz süß für zwischendurch
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