I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley and am voluntarily posting a review. All opinions are my own.

I’ve read Teri Wilson once before, a while ago, and have always wanted to read more from her, so my interest was piqued by Once Upon a Royal Summer. While the Hallmark brand usually means you know what you’re getting, that’s not a bad thing, especially since sometimes you need a sweet comfort read, and this is very much that.

The premise is super-cute, playing into the childhood dreams many young girls have of playing princess and then finding oneself meeting and falling for a real-life prince. Lacey pretending to be a princess in the park is plays off the prince-pretending-to-be-a-regular-guy schtick Henry and his daughter play, and it works.

But I felt at times that the sugary-sweetness worked against it, as the book felt slow and lacking in real conflict or stakes. They got together, and then what? I feel like there’s a balance between having a compelling plot/conflict without resorting to being overly melodramatic, and this felt like a hit of a missed opportunity in that regard.

This is still very cute overall, and I still got enjoyment out of the characters, even if I felt some of the plotting and pacing left something to be desired. If you’re looking for a sweet escapist read to live out a Princess fantasy, I think you’ll enjoy this.

I had so much fun reading this book! I always love Hallmark stories and I loved being able to have one in book form. I really loved the characters of Lacey and Henry. They were such feel good characters that you really rooted for the whole story. Lacey is one of those people that you aspire to be because she is just so good and kind. This story just makes you so happy to read. I would love to see this as a movie.

This book was just my goodness. My heart is bursting from all the mushiness and glitter.
This book has just been placed on my best read list and it will be on yours as well. If you love all things princesses, being true to yourself and a dash of love.
Looking for something sweet, hilarious and super romantic then look no further because this is the book for you.
Thank you Netgalley for this amazing book and Ms.Wilson for this beautifully written masterpiece.

TOO STINKING CUTE! Okay, so already I’m going to say this: I’m buying this book for my mama and I when it comes out. NO QUESTIONS ASKED (and my mom doesn’t usually read)! It is the perfect Hallmark and I would love to see it on the screen.

It seems completely flushed out, as in, the characters show development and they all go trough some sort of change by the ending. Is it a little unbelievable, duh. It’s a Hallmark about a theme park princess meeting and falling in love with an actual prince. But I promise it is super cute and that is really the only unbelievable aspect of the story.

I really loved the connection between Lacey and Rose and all the interactions wee get to see of them at the park. I am a sucker for the trope of grumpy guy falling for the sunshine girl and this has that! It has great friendships with Henry and his bodyguard Ian and with Lacey and her gal Ava (plays Little Red Riding Hood in the park). It was just fun to see these interaction and they were really sprinkled throughout. This books looks like it can have a spinoff about Ava and her love interest (I really hope it does) but so far it looks like a standalone.

You can definitely see where inspiration for the theme park was drawn from but I really like that the time was still taken to set the scene. The fairy tales in this park seem like less known stories so it was nice seeing how they made rides and foods to go alongside those stories. Overall, it was great. I am really excited for this one to release and I hope it does really well because Hallmark really outdid themselves on this one.


Review will go live 6/13/2021 on my blog and is live on goodreads already.

If you love whimsical, light and happy Hallmark movies, then look no further, Once Upon a Royal Summer is definitely your next read. Teri Wilson captures a very cute story that's a super light and fun read.

Thanks to Hallmark and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book. It was a fun, light read- perfect for vacation! If you are a Hallmark movie lover, then this book will suit you just fine! A theme park princess meets a real-life Prince Charming and they fall in love. Of course, there's a disapproving queen, a royal ball, and a castle!

In all honesty, I give this book 3/5 stars because there just wasn't enough conflict make it exciting. It was, however, a fun, predictable, easy summer read.

Thank you, Hallmark Publishing and NetGalley, for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was so in the mood for such a royal romance story, and it came right on time!

This book is far one of my favorites: cozy, sweet, easy to read, and delightful. I will be the first to watch it if it ever made its way to the big screen! I really hope this book will become a sequel because I can’t get enough reading about the characters; they were so real and make you want to believe that fairy tales can happen!

I recommend this book to everyone who likes fairy tales and sweet romance. It was so enjoyable, and I can’t stress this enough!

This was adorable. A perfectly lighthearted, fairytale romance--just like a Hallmark movie. It had a cinematic feel. Cute, fast-paced, charming, & happy.

I'll definitely recommend this publisher to friends who enjoy Hallmark movies.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hallmark Publishing for an e-advanced reader copy of this book. I very much appreciate it.

I loved this book. It was an easy read and was so much fun. It was a perfect fairy tale that was so easy to get lost in, just like a Hallmark movie which is so appropriate for Hallmark Publishing. While I can't say this book is deep, this light story is a perfect summer escape which was completely what I was in the mood for. THANK YOU Teri Wilson. bb

Such a sweet read. Of course, it was sort of cliche but it is the kind of book that is easy to read, easy to follow, and easy to get lost in.

This was exactly what I was hoping for from a Hallmark romance! A real life prince falls for a theme park Princess equals perfect beach read. Sweet and charming while keeping my interest. Definitely enjoyable!

*Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an early copy of this book for review, all opinions are my own*

For me this is a book to make you feel all hot and gummy inside, the book does exactly what it proposes, it tells us a love story between a prince and a theme park princess.
I found this story so sweet, besides being very quick to read and the author's writing is very nice to read also, making the story not boring at any moment.
This story is a cliché, so go into the book knowing this, but even so, I thought the author managed to get away from some unnecessary clichés and make the story unique in a way.
I really liked the book and recommend it if you want something fast, cute, and charming to read and fall in love with along with the characters!

One Upon a Royal Summer is a sweet summer romance with a splash of royal fantasy and theme park festivity! A unique and clever story of a theme park princess falling for a real life prince. I found the story of Lacey and Henry to be sweet and predictable, which is what I want in a Hallmark romance! As I read this book, I could see it being a Hallmark movie. How fun if it becomes one! I liked how Lacey and Rose share a connection growing up with widowed fathers. Very sweet. I also liked the inclusion of showing a girl in a wheelchair and the kindness shown to her. 

If you like Hallmark movies and you’re looking for a very light-hearted, quick summer read, then you will enjoy this book for sure!

Once Upon a Royal Summer by Teri Wilson was such a fun book to read. What an adorable premise for a story!! This book takes you on a journey through a fictional Theme Park with its rides, attractions, and oh, the cast of characters! We meet theme park Princess Sweet Pea who loves her job and loves the people she meets. And as luck would have it, she meets a real prince (whose wife has passed away) and his adorable young daughter on a trip to that very same theme park. And she has no idea he's a prince which makes this story so delightful. During her 'Royal Tea Party' Princess Sweet Pea tells her party goers some things that Princesses need to remember.. “always be kind” and "a princess always wears her crown, even in a bubble bath!!" Another is "become friends with birds and butterflies" ...how sweet is that. People love and adore her. And maybe, just maybe, the real life prince has taken notice. This is such an enjoyable heartfelt story about friendship, loss, real life struggles, being brave and then there's the prospective Royal Romance, a Flower Festival and…. a Royal Ball?? Oh and don’t forget all those Princess rules!! But, no spoilers here!!!
I truly enjoyed this book but it ended too quickly. Maybe the author will continue these characters in a sequel...And I'm hoping Hallmark can create the magic it always seems to do, and make this adorable story into a Hallmark movie.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hallmark Publishing for an e-advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

I looove hallmark movies and now they're in the book publishing business. Best combo ever. This book was enjoyable and fun. The characters were well thought out. I'd definitely read more by this author set in this world.

Lacey loves her job as a theme park princess. It was all she ever wanted to do as a child, and it gives her joy every single day. Despite the glamourous aspect of running around in a poofy dress and tiara all day, it's hard work in the Florida summers. But she wouldn't trade it for anything when she's interacting with kids. Anything to bring a smile to their faces. And so she takes one little girl with an exceedingly grumpy father as a challenge.

Prince Henry of Bella-Mortiz just wants to give his daughter the childhood he never had and all that comes with it. Going to public school and making friends. She'll have time when she's older to worry about the expectations that come with being royalty, after all. However, the pressure is on his sweet young daughter to take part in one of the country's oldest traditions--riding in the annual Flower Festival parade--and Henry decides what Rose needs is a break. And when he notices that Rose is enthralled with an American fairy-tale theme park, he decides to surprise with a trip to America for her birthday.

When Lacey is selected to be the hostess and tour guide for the park's VIP guests, she is shocked to learn that the grumpy dad and his adorable ray-of-sunshine daughter are none other than actual royalty. Her rhinestone tiara and Employee of the Year status can't compete to actual diamonds and a blue bloodline. However, the more time Lacey spends with the royals, she learns to see through the shiny exterior and gets to know the real Prince Henry.

This will be a summer no one is going to forget!

An incredibly sweet and fluffy romance, this book gives you all the emotions and things you love out of a Hallmark movie and more. You'll fall in love easily with Lacey and Henry, and enjoy every beautiful moment as they grow closer together!

This Hallmark romance is definitely a sweet romantic story that could be transferred to the big screen. It has all the unrealistic moments of romance that comes from a Hallmark story which is what makes this true to form. The theme-park princess is such a good-hearted soul and the real-life prince is a charming, handsome fellow. The only thing missing was a villain and that could almost be fulfilled by the queen who is just looking out for the best of her people and her family.

I enjoyed the cheesiness this story has to offer. The light-hearted story with a commoner finding love in unusual circumstances and having the best of personalities made it all a great, light read.

#BookReview : ONCE UPON A ROYAL SUMMER by Teri Wilson

Do you like fairy tales? I do and this story is very much like one. Lacey enjoys her job as Princess Sweet Pea in Once Upon A Time theme park so she can bring joy to people. Lacey formed a close relationship with Prince Henry and his daughter, Rose, as they spent a lot of time together during their visit. I felt like a child as they experienced all the fun rides and attractions. They are all having fun. It’s cute how Henry tries to steal a few moments with Lacey.

I like that Henry understands Lacey and sees right through her. I want to visit Bella-Moritz too. The descriptions sound so dreamy during the Flower Festival. I love how Lacey came out with ideas about the butterflies and dressing up Rose’s horse, Daisy.

This feel good story makes you want to believe that fairy tales can happen when you least expect it. A real princess is authentic with a heart. I really enjoyed it. 4 stars

Thank you Hallmark Publishing and #netgalley for the complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

This book was a fun, pleasant read. The characters were very likeable. I recommend this as perfect for a light, summer read.

Prince falls in love with a theme park princess...I wanted to read this delightful book as soon as I saw the blurb. It was everything I expected, a sweet fairytale-like story with likable characters. It is a perfect book for lovers of Hallmark movies that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy.