Summer Lovin'

by J. Sterling, Sophie Daniels (Narrator), Lance Greenfield (Narrator)

New York Times bestselling author J. Sterling brings you a steamy story about a dirty-talking pro-football player who doesn’t take no for an answer and the woman who is trying her best to resist him.

I don’t date my clients.

Being the top relocation specialist for professional athletes—a woman has to have rules. And that’s the only one I need. The only one that matters. The only one I’ve lived by since starting my own company.

But when Crew Maxwell walks through my office door with his cocky attitude, arrogance, and downright delicious body, I’m half tempted to throw my rule straight out the window.

Crew doesn’t help matters; flirting with me at every turn, telling me he’s different than the other athletes I’ve known in the past, all while trying to convince me to go out with him.

But I don’t date my clients. And why would I break my rule for him?

Genres: Romance, Audiobook, Contemporary, Summer, Summer Reads, Sports, Ebooks

4 pages, Audible Audio

Published July 1, 2023

About the author

J. (jenn) Sterling is a New York Times and USA Today best selling author of multiple contemporary romances. She lives in California with her only son, Blake. If you can't find her sitting behind a computer screen writing new stories, then there's a good chance she's sitting in the bleachers of a baseball stadium watching him play.

Jenn enjoys traveling to new places, meeting her readers and spending time with the love of her life, the one & only, Jack F'n Carter! Oh yeah, it's true. <3

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Reviews

[Jo - •.★Reading Is My Bliss★.• · Rating 4 out of 5]

Summer has a successful business where she helps professional sportspeople with their relocations. When someone gets traded it can happen overnight often leaving them with no help finding a place to live. This is where Summer is in her element, she dedicates a chunk of time where she is solely focused on them and does everything she can to help them settle into their new location.

Crew Maxwell is her latest client to be traded. Like a lot of her previous clients, the need to flirt and charm her is at the forefront of Crew’s interactions with Summer. She is used to this and quick to ignore it as her one rule is not to date anyone she is working for and also, she never wants to date an athlete. She has learnt the hard way that once they have what they want from her they leave and never look back.

Crew does not get that memo, it’s like he took one look at Summer and saw his whole future with her mapped out in his head. He feels innately drawn to her and his dog Bart seems to have fallen for Summer too. Resisting Crew is not easy, everything he promises to Summer is backed up with actions, he really is a man of his word. Once he sees an opportunity for a touchdown with Summer he is all in.

The fifth book in this series delivered another fun romance that is a perfect, in one sitting, poolside read.

[ReadingTilTheBreakOfDawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been reading J Sterling's Fun for the Holidays novellas and have enjoyed each one. But Summer Lovin' may be my favorite. It was super cute, super fun and I enjoyed Crew and Bart so very much.

I find that novellas are hard to get a whole story across AND make you connect with the characters, but I definitely felt like I got a complete story and I enjoyed where it took us. Crew is new to LA and Summer is his relocation specialist. She is used to his kind. Good looking and very flirtatious. After having some bad experiences in the past, she knows not to mess with her clients. They are in it with her for the 2 months and then they forget about her. But Crew is different. He knows what he wants right away. He just needs to convince Summer to give him a chance.

Summer Loving was fast paced and to the point, but I think I most enjoyed that there was no unneeded drama. It was guy likes girl. Girl fights her feelings. Guy is patient until he's not and girl connects to his dog and has to connect with his human at some point, right?

That was our story and I'm sticking with it. Fun, sexy, flirty and a nice summer read to cleanse your palate in between the longer books. Loved Crew, Summer AND Bart!! Grab a tasty beverage and enjoy!

[Lina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the perfect summer sport romance. I love them like that. Full with love, passion and smut. It was short, but I enjoyed it a lot ♥️♥️♥️.

[lowkeyreader · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐️

This is definitely my favourite novella out of the series. I just loved Crew and how persistent he is in showing Summer that he is different and not like other athletes she has worked with. And of course, she's been burned once so she has a rule to never date her clients. She is very determined to never let her guard down but Crew is very determined and he knows what he wants and that's Summer.

This is definitely a sweet, swoon-worthy and entertaining read. I loved it. Highly recommend.

[Wendy'sThoughts]

December 16, 2021
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[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always, thank you J. Sterling for an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

I've really enjoyed all of the short, lighthearted reads in this series, but honestly, this one has to be my favorite. Crew and Summer have such great chemistry and are two of my favorite characters from this series.

I swear J. Sterling can tell when I'm in the need for something that will just lift my spirits and let me get lost, for just a little while, in a fictional world where everything is perfect. She sends me these ARCs at the best time and she did it again with Summer Lovin'. Crew is a professional quarterback who has fallen head over heels for Summer from the moment he sees her and his flirting had me in smiles the entire time. Summer is a personal assistant for recently traded professional athletes who has sworn off relationships with clients, but of course, Crew with his sexy looks and smooth talking is worming his way in.

There was no unnecessary drama and a happily ever after that we all dream of. This book might have been one of the spicier books of the series also, Crew is a dirty man that just goes for it and isn't afraid to tell Summer what he wants. I love me some alpha in my fictional man. Thank you J for creating this delicious man!

I highly recommend this book and will also nudge you into reading the other books in the series. We all need a little bit of fun and love in our lives, these books are the perfect treat!

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Summer Lovin' is the fifth novella in Sterling's Fun for the Holiday's series but they are all standalones.

Summer Lovin' features Crew, a recently traded quarterback and Summer, the football team's resident transition manager.

Summer helps newly traded players with getting settled into their new territory by helping them find housing, cars – pretty much whatever they need in order for the player to focus on their job. She has sworn off all athletes so when Crew waltzes into her office an throwing the same swag and doting words at her like every other player to cross her threshold, she shoots him down immediately.

Crew is not one to give up so easily. And he doesn't see Summer as a conquest to work out of his system. Crew sees Summer as so much more, but he knows that he has a tough road ahead of him.

I loved this book so much. Sterling delivers a sweet and sexy novella that will have readers salivating by the end. Truly, a great and quick summer read.

[Jennifer Pierson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVED this story as it was just a fun read with a football theme (man the season can't kick off quickly enough) & heat between two people who are perfect for each other. It's a lighthearted read that is always welcome since I spend a lot of my time in dark books. Crew is a pro football QB who has been traded to a new team. Summer takes care of players who have been traded with things they need, and from the moment Crew saw her, he wanted to make her his so he set out to do just that. However, Summer doesn't date players because of her job, and she knows how they can be after the chase if over so Crew has his work cut out for him. Luckily, he's an in to win type of drool worthy man so let the games begin. Summer Lovin' is a short(ish) read filled with so much goodness that I instantly craved more, and I believe you will too after you hit those one click buttons! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

[Kari Hansen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Summer isn’t about to jeopardize her career and reputation by getting involved with one of her clients. She will do whatever she can to help them relocate on a professional basis but that is where it ends. That rule had been ironclad until Crew came into her life.

Crew is a professional football player who was drawn to Summer in a way he never felt before. His biggest challenge would be showing Summer that he doesn’t want her for one night but forever.

Crew and Summer were so much fun together between the chemistry between them, the humorous interactions and the determination of Crew to romance her and show her that she is the only woman he will ever need.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Summer Lovin' follows Summer, who is a pro-athlete relocation specialist, and Crew, a professional football QB and a client of Summer's. Summer has trouble trusting athletes and their intentions. She has made a rule to never get involved. What happens when her new client is adamant about his wants and needs?

This is a cute, quick read. It's light-hearted and fun to read.

Rating: 4/5
Spice: 1/5
Trope: Sports romance/rom-comish

*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*

[Carissa Caulum · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Summer and Crew's story. This was a cute romance novella. Summer is a personal assistant and she does not date her clients. Until Crew walks into her office and tries to convince her to go on a date with him. Will she break her rules for him.

Favorite Quote: “It’s not entirely comfortable to have someone do things for you when you’re used to doing them by yourself.”

[Mari (Mystics & Metaphysics Book Blog) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was just such a feel-good story that will have you snuggling and reading until the end non-stop. The characters, the story, everything just had me laughing, smiling, and swooning.

[Jen Carambula · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 there’s nothing actually wrong with this book… it was just boring.

[Chyanne Parker · Rating 4 out of 5]

4:🤬🌶️🌶️

[Lindsay Broadwater · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was just how it was labeled: a quick and easy summer romance read. It is only around 180 pages so very easy to get through and the story itself wasn't bad. A football quarterback, Crew, is traded to a new team and his team hires Summer to help him get settled in a new city to get housing, a car and other odds and ends taken care of.

Crew meets Summer and instantly falls in love with her which I didn't like at all. There was no substance to their relationship. They rarely had any deep conversations to help develop the relationship. He just decided she was "the one" and kept pursuing her until she finally gave in. There is no third act break-up or any real drama in the story. A quick and easy read it was but really not something I'll remember much about a month from now so just an average review for me.

[Lisa Mandina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this quick, fun read! This romance was a sweet and simple story. You didn’t have the unnecessary drama I feel are in a lot of books, but it was a clear cut romance, realistic in how it all played out in my mind. The way people behave in the real world. Well, a pro-football player might be a little whimsical, but the rest was good. I loved the characters, I loved Crew especially. I loved Crew’s dog too. There were steamy times as well, and those were pretty darn hot! A great addition to this fun series from Sterling!

Review first published on Lisa Loves Literature.

[Laura Aragon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jenn you did it again, I literally devoured this book in five hours, I was hooked and could not put it down to save my life or even my precious sleep.
You were right when you told me this one was one of your favorites from the series, it definitely is mine.
Crew and Summer story stole my heart and had me on a rollercoaster of feelings that are too many to even describe them. It was so fun to read, a beautiful story.
Crew was never scared to put himself out there and let Summer know exactly how he was feeling. The way he acted, expressed himself, how he never stopped fighting for her even when she was playing hard to get, his possessives, his alpha male actitud, ughhh I was obsessed the second he said “𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘢𝘨𝘦.” I just love him.
Summer, the type of woman every little girls aspires to be, and what some women envides while others like me admire. She knew what she wanted, what she deserved, and what she was not about to put on with. She was sweet and caring but fierce.
Both of the together were PASSION, a passion that could bring the world down. They complemented each other in a way no everyone could. The were relationship goals, and I’m not saying this because they were perfect, no they were far from being it, but how both of them talk to each other and let the other one know their feelings and what they were okay with and what made them uncomfortable, that’s what a relationship is all about, and they had it good.
Summer Lovin’ has become one of my top 5 favorites read of the year and it staying that way.
Jenn thank you for another masterpiece, we don’t deserve you. I’m so proud of you, keep killing it girl ❤️

P.S. I’ve been waiting to post this review for ages 😂

[Anastasia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who the hell doesn’t want a guy like Crew! I know I do. I’m so in love with these Holiday novellas J. Sterling has been writing. One is better than the next and Crew and Summer’s story is my favorite so far. I couldn’t put it down and I wanted more. It was so well written and gave us all the feels.

Summer never dated or fell for her clients. It was her one rule. She had learned a long time ago that they just wanted one thing from her and when she gave in, they left and she never heard from them again. So when her new client Crew walked in she was instantly attracted to him, well until he opened his mouth and started flirting with her like every other male client had before. What makes him different from everyone else? He’ll take what he wants and leave her, she had to protect herself. But why was he breaking down her walls and why did she want him too?

Crew knew from the first moment he was with Summer that he wanted her. Yes, in his bed but more than that. In his life forever. There was something there, he felt it and it was something more than lust. She was different and he would prove it to her. They were meant for each other. There would be no one else, but he knew he had to be straight up about what he wanted from her in the long run, not just for 2 months and leave her. He had to step up and give her no other options other than him and her together. He would break down her walls kicking and screaming until she realized they were perfect for each other. He could do that right?

I received this ARC for my honest review and opinion.

[Rachel (Rrbookreviews) · Rating 5 out of 5]

🌊 ARC REVIEW 🌊
Review: 4.5/5 ⭐️
Steam: 3/5 🔥

#summerlovin is the next book in the holiday series by @authorjsterling

Summer has worked for years building up her walls to not fall for the charm of professional athletes. She’s built a business to be proud of as a temporary PA to athletes that are new to the area. If there’s a pickup line, she’s heard it. But she learned from her mistakes, don’t sleep with the client. That’s until Crew. Can she firmly keep down her rules or is he going to shatter those walls for a real chance?

Crew is a hotshot football player who’s been able to get what he wants from his looks and personality. Also, With some help from Bart of course (IYKYK) but there’s something different with Summer. Not only is she beautiful and smart, but she’s damn good at her job. The more they are together the more he wants her. He’s determined to get what he wants. As an athlete he hates to lose, not only is he trying to dayr Summer he always wants to win her as the ultimate prize.

I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again. I am LOVING these books. They are absolutely perfect with shot, funny and damn spicy reads. Crew and Summer have wonderful banter and essentially drive each other nuts. But not only that, they have genuine fun together, they don’t need to impress anyone so they enjoy life. It’s a perfect summer beach read, along with the rest of the series. Absolutely recommend!

[Sharon Moritz-rosenthal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really hot, sweet, sexy and fun romance with very little angst or complications. It stars Crew who is a football player who has relocated to a new city, Los Angeles for his new job of quarterback.

Summer is his new relocation specialist. That means she works for him exclusively for two months helping him get settled in the new city, finds him a rental and then more permanent home, as well as welcomes him to the city and give him the best restaurants and tells him all about the new city he has moved to.

In this story Crew sees how awesome Summer is and falls hard and fast but she refuses to get involved romantically with any sports clients as she feels they are just looking for a good time and she wants a real relationship. So, Crew has a lot to do to get her to see that he wants so much more with her.

Let's say that between these two there are lots of fireworks and I absolutely loved their energy, and banter. They were really adorable together and I loved how Crew never gave up on Summer and was willing to show her how much he wanted her.

This was an awesome story with a Celebrity in the world of sports and I adored this really cute couple and loved watching them fall for each other.

I received a complimentary early release copy of this e-book from the author prior to release and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Luisa Rivas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun and lighthearted! I read it fast because it doesn’t have any angst, just two love crazy characters who fell for each other pretty fast, and just spent the whole book running towards their HEA!

Crew Maxwell is the new quarterback for the Los Angeles pro football team. Summer Brady is a short term relocation specialist for professional athletes who have just been traded into a LA team. She helps them with finding a house, car, moving in, etc. She helps them for two months until they’re established and takes on a new client. She’s beautiful, so she’s accustomed to have the athletes hit on her, then completely forget her once the two months are gone. So, she keep on a defensive front and doesn’t take their approaches seriously.

Until Crew arrived, he started coming on to her, but wouldn’t let on. The winning catch was when he introduced her to his dog Bart and Summer fell in love with his dog instead of him. It was an entertaining story as Bart seemed to be the Cupid that got them together. She took care of Bart while Crew went to away games and his constancy in his desire to be with her won her over.

This was a fun and fast read, sexy and entertaining. No angst, just lighthearted and feel good times. Lovely!

[Nicole | nicksbookpick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Summer Lovin' is the fifth novella in J Sterling's Fun for the Holiday's series of fun light reads.

Crew is a famous, gorgeous quarterback recently traded to the Los Angeles team. There he is introduced to Summer, the team's transition manager. From the moment these two meet it is instant attraction. However, since Summer has worked with so many previous athletes she constantly has her guard up against them. Crew is not only gorgeous but has a dirty mouth that constantly makes Summer blush. As they continuously work together their attraction to one another only grows stronger.

This is a great fast summer read that is not cheesy at all. Crew will truly make you swoon. And Summer is so strong as she tries to request sexy Crew. Not only does it have a happy ending but the smut is extra spicy. Crew knows what he wants and he wants sweet, shy Summer. I wish I could have Crew in real life.

This book is happy, spicy, and quick! Perfect if you are in a reading slump. This was my first book by J. Sterling , so thank you so much for the ARC! I can't wait to read more of your books!

[Jennifer Militti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Summer Lovin’ is a fast, flirty, and feel-good romance that delivers exactly what you’d want from a summer read. The chemistry between Summer and Crew is electric from the start, and their back-and-forth banter kept me smiling the whole way through. Crew is charming and persistent without being overbearing, and Summer’s strength and independence made her easy to root for.

The story moves quickly, and while I wished for just a little more depth or backstory at times, it still hit the mark emotionally. The steamy scenes were well done, and the ending left me with a big smile. If you’re in the mood for a quick sports romance with heart and heat, this one’s worth picking up.

Favorite Quotes:

— My business, my reputation, and my success were more important to me than being dicked by a pro baller.

— It’s not entirely comfortable to have someone do things for you when you’re used to doing them by yourself.

[Daisy Knox · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Summer’s number one rule is ever get involved with a client and it’s critical, since every client is a hot athlete with plenty of game. They all hit on her but she fell for it once and vowed never again to be a notch on any smooth-talker’s bedpost. But Crew is determined to change her mind by proving he’s different. This is a sweet and funny HEA with a bit of steam and an adorable dog. What more can you ask for in a great read?

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Think I'll be reading this every summer

5* I wouldn't have minded this story being longer instead of just having chapters start weeks or months later, but since this was meant to be a short read, I get it. Crew definitely came on strong and I would have thought it'd be a turn off, but it wasn't...probably because the author expertly wrote about Summer actually liking it and letting us know that Crew really did like her, not just want her. I love that there wasn't any emotional turmoil between the main characters and the fact that Summer knew and believed right away that the picture of him with that girl in his lap wasn't anything to worry about and that after that he didn't even acknowledge other girls. For those wanting to know the love scenes were hot, but this was a romance in that they weren't super long or the focus of the story.

[Trish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Summer Lovin’ is book five of the Fun For the Holidays series of standalone novellas. This was such a cute and quick read. It’s the kind of book you pick up when you need something light and fluffy. Summer helps athletes to relocate when they move to their new teams and Crew is a quarterback relocating to LA. Summer has trust issues and has sworn off to never date a client again after being heartbroken by a previous client. Crew is a dirty talker and is adamant that Summer is the one for him and won’t give up until she gives in to him. I really enjoyed the banter between the two of them! And we can’t forget about sweet, lovable Bart, Crew’s dog. I love when books have dogs in them! Overall, I really enjoys this lighthearted read and recommend if you just want something quick and fun!

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

sports romance at its best

J Sterling writes the best sports romance. I got hooked on her books about baseball, but she killed it with this one about football. Summer runs a one-woman business helping athletes new to the area navigate their new lives. One mistake stays with her. Clients flirt and are always interested, but that is her hard rule of her business. No mixing business and pleasure.
Crew was recently traded and Summer was recommended to help him getting acclimated along with his fury boy, Bart. The flirting starts immediately as she has to put him in his place over and over. With giving up not in the cards it is a possibility something could come of it after their short contract is up.

[Zabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

⭐️ 2/5 [chronique en FR ci-après]

📌 instalove - boy falls first 📌

🇺🇸 REVIEW 🇺🇸

Just read it with your brain somewhere off to the side. If you can do that then I think you'll have a great time, you'll laugh, you'll blush, and you'll fall under Crew's insane spell. A light, hot, easy-going story with a happy ending just the way we like it.

Spoiler: I forgot to put my brain off to the side.

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🇫🇷 CHRONIQUE 🇫🇷

A lire en posant son cerveau quelque part sur le côté. Si vous y parvenez alors je pense que vous passerez un bon moment, vous rigolerez, vous rougirez, et vous tomberez sous le charme fou de Crew. Une histoire légère, hot et sans prise de tête avec une happy ending comme on les aime.

Malheureusement, j'ai oublié de poser mon cerveau.

[Jessi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the perfect flirty and fun escape! Crew and Summer will make you swoon, smile, and root for their relationship.

Crew is a dirty talking sweetheart! I love when the guy falls first and fall he does! Summer has been burned in the past by a pro athlete and tries to resist Crew's charms. He shows her that he means everything he says. Once Summer let's him in, they become inseparable and it's so sweet. Crew, Summer, and Bart (yellow lab) make an adorable family!

This series has been so good! They're the perfect quick read that will make you happy and you won't be able to put down!

I received an ARC for an honest review.

[Diane McConnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Flirty romance between Summer and Crew!

Summer Brady has one rule about the clients that she is contracted to help relocate in the Los Angeles area after they sign with professional teams. But could flirty quarterback Crew Maxwell change her rule about dating athletes while she is working for them! Crew Maxwell couldn’t get Summer out of his mind, and he knew he had the time to get her to agree to date him with help from his dog.

Summer Lovin' is a short flirty romance novella that is fun to read!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the author and Wildfire Marketing. All thoughts and opinions are my own.