Kara is hoping to spend a fun filled summer with her best friend Toby before they start their studies at University. Although she worries about leaving her sister and her family she helps out as much as possible, her sister knows she needs to have this summer of fun. Toby and Kara find summer jobs at Blue Oaks Theme Park but are assigned to different areas of the park. Kara ends up working with Bear, who she met earlier when Bear was traveling with a friend running a summer program teaching kids about skateboarding. Will the spark of interest between Bear and Kara that started when they met earlier grow now that they work together?
In this book, it brings you back to being a teenager with Kara, Toby and Bear. Kara and Bear are easy to love as you follow their summer fling into what could be more for these two. Kara has opened Bear’s eyes to a better life than what he’s forced to endure with a helicopter dad. These two take the reader’s heartstrings and make you love them and their little love story all the more. Very cute and adorable read that’s so sweet. A great book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Faith Jacksonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFaith Jackson2020-10-18 10:25:002020-10-18 10:25:00Kickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks – Review by Faith Jackson
So Cute! This novel is one that can be read by all ages! Kickflip Summer is written by Danielle Jacks. It is a story that takes place during the summer in England. Kara is happily awaiting her time to go to the University in the fall, while her best friend Toby wants an adventure. So he decides that they are both going to work at England’s biggest theme park! Bear is an up and coming skateboarder, who wants to travel England teaching little kids how to skateboard. However, his dad wants him back working at their family business, which happens to be a theme park. When these two meet, there is an attraction. However neither one of them want a summer romance. So they continue to fight it for several weeks. Until gradually they become friends and then decide a summer romance wouldn’t be so bad. This book was light and fun and I was hooked from the beginning. The characters were great and they all worked so well together. I thoroughly enjoyed every bit about this book. I would definitely recommend it to others as well.
This is a sweet summer romance story. The story has a great backdrop for a summer romance. The characters are fully developed and believable. Have you ever had a summer fling? This book will remind you of one summer love. Kara just wants one more summer fun with her best friend Toby before she goes away to college. Enter in Bear, his father is pushing him into taking over the business. Well, Bear just wants to spend the summer skateboarding. What happens when Bear meets Kara? This summer will be their best summer. There will be some hard lessons but totally worth it in the end. I highly recommend this sweet summer lovin’ story and I challenge you to remember your summer lovin’ romance story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2020-10-15 16:46:412020-10-15 21:03:36Kickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks – Review by Erica Fish
This is a lighthearted fun YA contemporary romance which had me hooked from the start. ‘Kickflip Summer’ is a real summer romance with great characters in a lovely setting which had me feeling completely immersed in this novel whilst reading it. Best friends Kara and Toby want one last summer of fun together before they both head of to University. The pair get jobs at Blue Oaks Theme Park and are determined to have fun as well as work. However, Kara did not expect to be attracted to her new boss, but she then comes to the conclusion that a quick summer fling can’t hurt. Bear was happy to spend the summer teaching kids skateboarding until his Dad insisted that he return home and get serious about his future. Bear is unhappy at the thought of working at Blue Oaks Theme Park until he meets new girl Kara who’s there working over the summer. Kara literally knocks Bear off his feet and then he’s hooked and decides that he can handle a summer romance. Having been bought together by chance, both Kara and Bear discover in each other something they didn’t know they needed. Suddenly the summer seems to be to short for the couple and they must decide if their summer romance is just that, or something more. I loved this sweet romance and found the main characters very likeable and relatable, I was really hoping that Kara and Bear would get a happy ending. The storyline flows well and I like how the story is told from both Kara and Bear’s point of view and this made getting to know the characters easier. The wonderfully written narrative kept me happily turning the pages and the authors detailed descriptions really bought the setting alive, at times I felt as though I was in the theme park. A lovely romantic, enjoyable and engaging debut novel by Danielle Jacks.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2020-10-15 14:28:232020-10-15 14:28:23Kickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks – Review by Jennifer Gordon
This is this author’s first book and I really enjoyed it, it came with all the emotions and sweetness I love in a book. The writing style was smooth and super easy to read.
I loved the characters and getting to know them, sometimes though I forgot how old they were as some of the parts made it seem they were older than they really were. That did not take away from the story though and I loved how they met and her best friend Toby was awesome!
This was an all around sweet read, I like that it didn’t jump into being an insta love type relationship and I was able to watch it grow.
I loved it and can’t wait to read more from this author!
This is such a fun, sweet romantic read that I was hooked on from the get-go. The storyline was easy to read and flowed effortlessly, and was made even better by the brilliant characters. These characters are real and I loved watching them grow throughout the read and see their chemistry get stronger until it was undeniable and off the scale. I love a great feel-good romance read that gives you all the feels of a great romance book! I can’t wait to read another book by this author, but until then I highly recommend this read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Chantelle Smithhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChantelle Smith2020-10-13 12:26:572020-10-13 12:26:57Kickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks – Review by Chantelle Smith
This light and fluffy romance book brought a continuous smile to my face. If you are looking for an easy read about a summer romance this is the book for you. I could not put the book down. From the writing style to the amazing friendships to the familial relationships, this book is everything you need. This book is perfect for all ages from teenagers to adults.
Kickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks – Review by Gail Guerrero
Five Stars
This story was really sweet. Kara and Julian have a beautiful story that makes you feel warm inside. I really liked the innocence the story presented. It’s like an old school love. Where it’s not forced or too fast. Everything just flows together into a beautiful harmony. Julian’s character was interesting. He didn’t give you jerk vibes or too good to be true vibes either. I found him to be a nice mixture or both. Kara was a little too straight lace for me. Like be wild and free for a change. Life is about living and learning. Trying something different. Messing up and learning to fix it so you never do it again. I really like this author and I will definitely be taking a look at more books by her. It just made me feel good inside while I read it.
Kickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks a five-star read that will bring sunshine to your life. I didn’t realise this was a debut novel until I sat down to write this review and I am so impressed, normally a debut shows the lack of writing experience usually with how they build the characters, but honestly this didn’t lack at all. Bear and Kara are just adorable and when you add some great secondary characters who bring something special to the story it sparkles with life. This was a great story and I know many will love it, I had my last summer many years ago, but this brought me back to that amazing time, new love and having your heart flutter and break in ways you cant imagine. If anyone needs a break from the harsh realities of life, needs a little brightness and joy in their lives then pick this story up as all of the characters will bring a ray of sunshine to you.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2020-10-10 05:54:232020-10-10 16:17:34Kickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks – Review by Sara Oxton
Kickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks is a fun romantic story that is quick an easy to read. It is full of sweet romance and the main characters are amazing to read about. This is the kind of book that is perfect to escape to for a few hours as you instantly connect to Kara and Bear and the relationship between them. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I definitely enjoyed it. It was a fun and entertaining read and the author did a great job of creating a storyline that flowed easily. I was engaged with the book from the moment I started reading it and found it to be the kind of book I could easily read in one sitting. It was a great book and I am looking forward to discovering more by this author.
This was a lovely teenage romance that just goes to show that a summer fling doesn’t have to just be a fling. The characters are well written and engaging and the story is relatable to young people
Kara and Bear are two young people who are both moving forward in their lives. Kara to university and Bear to work with his dad in the family business.
During the summer Bear wants to enjoy his time teaching kids to skateboard and even though Kara would love an adventure with her best friend Toby family commitments means its not possible.
However when they meet their summers seem to be looking up. Is this just a summer fling? Or will their romance last longer than either of them expect it too.
This is a very good book. As the first I’ve read by the author I can say Jacks has a new follower. She knows how to create characters you wish you could join.
Kara, a college student, finds that her summer is going to be boring without her best friend. She decides to join him on his adventure, but she’ll be getting one of her own. The quote I chose for Kara is: “Don’t worry, I won’t get any romantic feelings towards you. I don’t want your head getting any bigger.”
Julian, Bear, is the heir of Blue Oaks Theme Park. He loves skateboarding and wants to make a summer out of it. When Kara shows up it reminds him of what he can’t do. The quote I chose for Bear is: “I’m just messing with you. You’re cute when you’re flustered.”
If you want romance then this is for you. Highly recommended for anyone!
This was such a great read. I really liked getting to read about Kara and Bear. They meet by chance and then end up working together. While Kara just wants some fun for the summer, Bear is a focused on the future and how to get there and when. This is a fun summer read you can just get lost in. I enjoyed all the secondary characters as well, they added to this story which makes it even better. Will be reading more from this author.
5 stars!!! If you love a chick lit this is the book for you, its light hearted and had me laughing on occasions. I like how it has both POV from Kara and Bear. Kickflick summer had me hooked from the start as I couldn’t wait to see where their relationship was going to go when they crossed paths, Kara has just become a young woman waiting to start university and she needs to find her way in the world away from her family whilst Bear worries about the shoulders he has to fill and whether he is up to the challenge, this made it great as they each have their own journey of discovery throughout whilst their worlds collide. I wish I could read this book for the first time all over again. Great writing and can’t wait to read her next book. Danielle Jack has wrote a great book about first love and new adventures.
Kickflip Summer is the debut novel by Danielle Jacks and I really enjoyed reading this book. This is a young adult romance that is such a cute story. I got hooked from the first page with how amazing this story was written both the storyline and characters. We follow Kara and Bear in this one and omg the chemistry between these two is amazing. You can’t help but fall in love with this story and characters. This is a fun read that will help take you out of your reality! LOVED IT
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Taylor2020-10-04 06:24:372020-10-04 06:24:37Kickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks – Review by Amanda Taylor
Kickflip Summer is a sweet romance novel from Danielle Jacks. I had never read any of this author’s work before so I was unsure what to expect. What I got was an enjoyable read with characters that I really liked and could relate to. Kara has just finished school and is looking for a summer of fun with best friend Toby before heading off to college. What she doesn’t expect is to meet up again with Bear (Julian) who had been her niece’s skateboarding coach. I really enjoyed reading Kara and Bear’s story. It’s obvious straight away that they both like each other but both have stuff going on in their personal lives and a relationship isn’t what either had in mind. Kara and Bear are both great characters and a loved them both. I have to admit to not being a fan of Toby. I know he is Kara’s best friend but I didn’t like the way that he treated her at times, especially where Bear was concerned, although I expect that this is what the author had in mind. Running through the story is a storyline about family and how important your family is. I also really enjoyed this added storyline and have to add that I loved Kara’s family. They were so supportive of her. Overall I really enjoyed this sweet romance story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2020-10-03 13:36:582020-10-03 15:33:12Kickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks – Review by Karyn Taylor
This sweet summer YA read is an easy one to pick up and enjoy on a lazy afternoon. You will find the characters very easy to connect to and the storyline easy to follow. Even if not in the YA age bracket, readers of all ages will find this book enjoyable, fun, with just the right amount of romance. Makes me wish for another afternoon of sunshine and book reading.
I wasn’t sure what to expect with this book because I have never read Danielle Jacks prior but once I saw the cute and fun cover I just knew I needed to give it a go and see what story was there. This is one that will make you remember everything you love about summer, that magic that is in the air when you are a young adult is something that seems to go by the wayside to adult things as we get older but this captured the fun and adventurous time that can be. Kara and Bear were a blast to read and the way the story unfolded led the reader on until the last page where you just hope and pray for the happily ever after to come for these two. You will have to read this for yourself to find out if they get that but the adventure it takes you on is well worth the few hours you will spend with Kara and Bear. I can’t wait to see what else is available from Danielle Jacks!
Kickflip Summer is the debut novel by Danielle Jacks. It is a sweet young adult/new adult romance- with endearing characters, and a fun storyline. Kara wants to have some fun over summer with her best friend Toby, before heading to university. Bear is under pressure from his father to take over the family business. So, this looks like it might be his last summer of skateboarding. A story of summertime fun, young love, friendship, family, responsibility- and how life can sometimes throw you a curveball. I look forward to reading more from Ms. Jacks in the future!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2020-09-25 06:12:232020-09-25 06:12:23Kickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks – Review by Angela Hayes
Kickflip Summer By Danielle Jacks 5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book Kickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks. It is an amazing romance story that pulled me in from the beginning. I loved the characters of Kara and Bear. Kara is a young woman who is smart, strong, and independent. For her last summer before university, she has decided to follow her best friend Toby and work in the Blue Oaks Theme Park. Then she meets Bear. Bear is a young man whose passion is skateboarding. He is not thrilled at the idea of going home. He finds himself very attracted to Kara. Is what is happening between Kara and Bear just a summer fling or is it turning into something more? Read this book to find out. The story has romantic moments as well as funny moments that made me laugh out loud. I grew to care about what happens to Kara and Bear with each chapter that I read. I wanted them to find happiness. I also enjoyed reading about the additional characters that are introduced. I loved the character of Toby who is Kara’s best friend. They make sure to look out for one another. The author does a wonderful job of making you fall in love with the characters and making the story come alive. Don’t miss out on a wonderful romance story that you will not be able to put down until the final page. I highly recommend reading it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2020-09-17 17:55:442020-09-17 19:49:08Kickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks – Review by Laura Furuta
I enjoyed this sweet romance story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her. This is a well developed story that has characters that really make this story pop. It is written with a ton of heart and romance. I enjoyed being pulled in right from the beginning. It is a fast paced story that I found to be engaging and kept me turning pages. This is a story about chances. Kara has one summer left before she goes off to college. She decides to make the best of it. She takes on a job where she never expected to meet Bear. Neither one expects to meet each other which makes their story even sweeter. I enjoyed watching them grow and their chemistry is off the charts. I had no issues connecting with them and they really made the story for me. I highly recommend this book.
All I want is one last summer of fun with my best friend, Toby.
Blue Oaks Theme Park seems like a perfect place to work while blowing off some steam. It’s our last summer before university and we want to make every day count. The thing I didn’t consider was being attracted to my new boss.
But it’s just one summer. One quick fling. What harm can it do?
Bear
Returning home is something I can’t avoid. My dad wants me to start getting serious about my future, while I want to spend the summer teaching kids skateboarding.
As always, he gets his own way, but when a cute brunette – literally – knocks me off my feet, I’m finding the theme park interesting in a whole new way.
A summer romance. Totally insubstantial. I can handle that. Right?
Two people brought together by chance. Both finding something they don’t know they need. A sweet romance about finding a home in the heart.
Danielle lives in Yorkshire, England, with her husband, daughter, and tortoise. She enjoys reading, long walks, and crafting. Her dreams include writing stories, visiting magical places, and staying young at heart. The people who know her describe her as someone who has her head in the clouds and her mind in a book.
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