Summer Lovin’

After reading Under the Boardwalk I ordered this book and was very excited to read it. However, this book disappointed greatly. There was no character development, especially in the relationship between Zoe and Ryan. Phillips stated exactly what the character's emotions and feelings were, leaving no room for your own insight and feel for the characters. As an avid chick-lit reader, this was one of the worst books I have read in a long time.

Usually Carly Phillips books are a quick read for me but I am having a very hard time finishing this book. I did not find the story interesting enough to want to see what happens next. I don't know if I will even finish it.

Zoe Costas is a security specialist an ex government agent. She comes from a large loving Greek family and has a twin names Ari. Her parents are in the process of adopting a 14 year old girl named Samantha or Sam as they call her. She has had a troubled past and been in a few unloving foster homes. They are having a birthday party when Ryan Baldwin comes in the back yard. The family has no idea that Sam has any relatives. Ryan is her uncle and has been looking for his sister for years and found out Faith (his sister) is dead but has a daughter who is Sam. Ryan is mistaken as the new social worker so he goes with it to try to get to see Sam. The old social worker calls and Zoe finds out Ryan is not who she thought he was. She confronts him and he explains the situation. She asks him not to tell her parents yet as she wants to check out Ryan and make sure he is a good guy and on the up and up.

This is a very good book with laughter, love and much craziness. There is a hilarious monkey involved as well as a pig that you can’t stop laughing about at times. Ryan’s family are uptight snobs that ran his sister away. Ryan’s uncle has a secret that no one knows about. Zoe’s family is open, carefree, loving, fun, but also caring and just what Sam needs in her life. There is also someone who is trying to get Sam that they have to figure out why. Zoe is afraid of losing Sam to Ryan’s snobby family and Sam rebelling. Zoe and Ryan are extremely attracted to each other, but Zoe thinks they are too opposite to be able to be a couple. This is such a heartwarming story with some mystery involved, and I loved it. I strongly encourage you to read the book.

Zoe Costas is starting a new business with her brother in law, and while just getting to know her family again she finds out that the young girl Sam, her parents are close to adopting, her biological uncle comes in to the picture. Ryan Baldwin a lawyer from Boston. When Zoe and Ryan end up getting thrown together trying to help Sam, Zoe and Ryan find they have some great chemistry together.

This is rerelease of one of Carly Phillips books that I read years ago and it was as good if not better this time around. I would highly recommend that you read this book. Carly Phillips has again written a five star read.

Summer Lovin by Carly Phillips is the second book in the Costas Sisters series. Zoe Costas lives with her very eccentric loving Greek family in New Jersey. At one time, Zoe worked for the Secret Service, but quickly tired of all the rules and regulations of the government; so she is now starting her own business. Samantha, Zoe's foster sister, lives with the Costas and as they are about to celebrate Sam's first year with the Costas family and her adoption of Samantha, Ryan Baldwin arrives.

Ryan, a lawyer from Boston, was searching for his sister Faith who ran away from home. He could only find that his sister was dead and left behind a daughter. Ryan then started searching for his niece, finally tracking her down in New Jersey. He arrives at the Costas home to "save" Sam and bring her back to Boston to be with family.

Since Ryan is Sam's blood relative, he is able to be a part of Sam's life even though the Costas' object. They don't want to lose Sam after being so close to adopting her, and are now shattered. As they all try to find common ground, Sam's life is suddenly threatened. Working together, Zoe and Ryan protect her while attempting to solve the mystery of Faith's now suspicious disappearance. Through all the problems Zoe and Ryan are falling for each other, there is a natural chemistry between them. They might be very different people and Zoe knows opposites attract, but she isn't sure it's enough to make things work. How can Ryan take Samantha away from a family that truly loves her?

Summer Lovin' is a fabulous story! Mystery, passion, desire and family quarrels. Ms. Phillips is a wonderful storyteller which she demonstrated in this story. I really enjoyed reading this book and had trouble putting it down. This is a great book with plenty of romance. I recommend this book to other readers. It makes for a wonderful, light easy beach read in summer.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

It sure has been fun, re-reading these older books of Carly Phillips. I had forgotten how crazy and funny the Costas clan was!

This is the second book in the Costas Sisters series and Zoe Costas' story. Having recently left the Secret Service, Zoe has now started up a security specialist company along with Quinn and Connor. She is also living at her parents home since they now are fostering Sam, with the hopes of adopting her. When a strange guy shows up at Sam's party, they all assume he is the temporary social worker on Sam's case but in reality he is actually Sam's Uncle Ryan. When Zoe finds out that Ryan is not a social worker, she calls him on it and he tells her that he is Sam's uncle. Both of them decide not to let the family know who Ryan really is until they get to know more about each other....which neither of them seem to mind because there is definite chemistry going on there! It is pretty funny how completely opposite these two are!

When someone is threatening Sam, Zoe and Ryan work together to try and figure out what is going on and end up taking Sam to Boston where Ryan's family lives. The Baldwin's way of life is night and day different from the Costas way of life. This was such a fun comparison! While working together, things are definitely heating up between Zoe and Ryan and have both of them feeling things that they have never felt before. The mystery behind the threats was fun and entertaining. I really enjoyed how everything played out in the end and really loved Zoe and Ryan's happy ending.

Overall, this was a fun and entertaining story with some great, colorful characters!

Summer Lovin' was a fun, sarcastic, and a sexy read. I really enjoyed this book. If you looking for a summer romance book to read, this is it! Summer Lovin' is book two in the Costas sisters series, but can be read as a standalone. The Costas family had me laughing hysterically. They had me also feeling a bit overwhelmed just like Ryan did when he accidentally dropped in on the family.

Zoe has this first time ever connection towards Ryan. She has been great being alone and independent. She is even starting her own business. But with Ryan she falls under his spell. I was over the moon for Ryan. He was a determined man and he was sure he would get his way. Then he finally sees the whole picture and has a choice to make. Samantha is 100% full blooded teenager. Carly Phillips got Samantha's attitude down to the "T". I loved Sam's character. Ryan's family turns out to be very unexpected. You will see how every adapts to each other.

The heat that goes on between Zoe and Ryan gets intense. Samantha learns more about herself. The drama that unfolds in this book had me glued to the pages! I will never forget the Costas family.

I really liked this book by Carly Phillips! This is the story of Zoe and Ryan. Zoe is a former Secret Service agent who is looking for a change. She has gone into the security service industry with her brother in law. She meets Ryan when he comes forward as the uncle of the little girl that Zoe's parents are in the process of adopting. The attraction between the two is instanteous and burning hot. Zoe is very cautious and has a hard time trusting others and letting them in. Ryan is determined to show Zoe that he is exactly what she needs and that she will never regret taking a chance on him. I laughed, cried, and swooned at the sweet and steamy moments. Ryan and Zoe were perfect for each other.

I really enjoyed their story and would highly recommend this book to everyone. Its a great read and you won't regret taking a chance on it...its a really good book.

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

I LOVED THIS BOOK. I don't remember reading this before. Zoe and her family are getting ready to adopt Sam but her uncle Ryan arrives and the family first assumes he is from Social Services. Zoe figures out who he is and "plays along" so he can get to know Sam. His sister ran away from home when he was younger and just found out is sister has died and she had a child. The Costas family is a TRIP! I don't like to tell to much of a story in a review but I found this book to have lots of humor, definitely felt the attraction and chemistry between Ryan and Zoe, and some tug at your heart moments. I Love "Ima" LOL. The ending was so adorable. I love what Ari and Zoe's father said! Too cute. And I really enjoyed the reference to “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”. This book hit every one of my marks. (I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.)

Beautiful story! Ryan is in search of his deceased sister’s daughter, a sister who ran away from home at an early age, a niece he didn’t know existed until recently. He’s found Sam in a foster home, and his intention is to bring her home to be with his family, but he wasn’t counting on the perfect foster family for his free spirited niece. He especially wasn’t counting on falling for his niece’s foster sister! Zoe is also a free spirit, she didn’t do well working for the FBI, rules and regulations just aren’t her thing! And falling for conservative, play by the rules Ryan is not something she wants to do. Will Ryan eventually realize that Sam’s place is with Zoe’s family? Will Zoe realize that Ryan will love and accept her for the free spirit that she is? I VOLUNTARILY REVIEWED AN ADVANCE READER COPY OF THIS BOOK.

A fun and captivating read with all the twists and turns to keep anyone entertained from beginning to end. Zoe Costas has retired from the Secret Service and has now opened her own security agency. Who knew she would be guarding her adopted sister. In comes Ryan Baldwin who has been searching for his niece. The Costas family and Baldwin family are as opposite as can be, one is zany and the other stody. This book has it all, fun and laughs and sexy lovin and everything in between. The chemistry between Zoe and Ryan is unmistakable and without it they would not be able to work together. I definitely recommend this one.

This was a re-read for me and just as enjoyable this time.

**Received this ARC for review**

SUMMER LOVIN' (Costas Sisters #2 ....I loved this book as much the second time reading it as I did the first time. Carly always pulls me into the story and I hate to leave.. Zoe and Ryan are the perfect match even if it takes them awhile to figure it out..her longer than him. Sam is the glue that brings them all together and lets not forget Spanks and Ima... Who wouldn't want to be part of the crazy Costa family? ....with a little mystery and danger thrown in the mix...it is a great fun story and I'm sure I'll read it again.