Cute book. SLow burn. No Spice, but sweetness. Briggs was cute, but it was a little more saccharine than I normally like. I was hoping for more rom-com than closed door.

Briggs is just the cutest guy ever and I loved the way he handled Presley's fame and gave her a safe space away from the notoriety and paparazzi. Presley is so open to Briggs and his particular style of charm and the two of them are just adorable and perfect together. The audiobook is very well done and I really enjoyed listening to this sweet love story.

A really sweet meet-cute featuring an Island I'd love to visit and a summer I'd love to experience. The characters were great and the princess apartment was just over the top in the best way!

One of my favorite rom-coms is Notting Hill, so when this book started and there were all these similarities with the opening of the movie I was hooked. MC Presley also loves rom-coms and points out the similarities to love interest Briggs. I loved that Presley was a famous person just trying to go unseen for a while after experiencing typical human emotions. But because of her fame, they got blown way out of proportion. Briggs is her saving grace and helps her to feel normal for just a little while. As always I loved being back on Sunset Harbor with all the people I have gotten to know throughout this series!

4⭐, 0.75🌶️

WE FINALLY GOT PRESLEY! Her and Briggs story, like all other books in this series, was just heart warmingly adorable, and I loved the celebrity in hiding, friends to lovers romance! The growth both go through together was pretty dang cute, and the kissing was enough romance that felt more realistic and added to the romance. The modern references felt a tad too much, but over all I thought is was a sweet balance of reality and fiction.

☀️Small Town
🏝️Friends to Lovers
😎Celebrity Romance
📚 Opposites attract.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for an ALC of this book in exchange for my honest and unpaid review!

3.5 rounded up!

I feel like this series is just one happy, warm-and-fuzzy feeling, giddy reads, and One Happy Summer was no different.

Briggs was a sweet character, and I loved the idea of checking off a summer bucket list.

Really fast-paced and light listen. The narrators were great for their respective characters.

One Happy Summer
by Becky Monson
Narrated by Abigail Reno; Ryan Stone

I received an ARC of this audiobook from Netgalley.

If you’ve ever watched a romcom and wondered what it would be like not just to watch the movie, but to actually live it - this book is for you.

This audiobook is a lot like the movie Notting Hill. It’s almost a love letter to the movie starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant.

The plot honestly sounds campy and overdone, but the book is so well written that the plot actually works.

I think if you love romcoms in general- you’ll love this book.

It is part of the fictional island of Sunset Harbor, and it’s done in dual narration. I love it and highly recommend it!

I think this may be on the top of must reads in this series. The audiobook was excellent, Briggs and Presley were adorable, really nice duo with issues they need to work out. Low key, low angst, with plenty of romance and summer dreams.

#netgalley #OneHappySummer

Very cute summer read!

I wasn't as invested in this story as some others in the series, but it definitely gives you all the feel good, happy summer vibes!

Celebrity romance hits the beach on Sunset Harbor in this cute new contemporary romance from Becky Monson that was such a sweet read. I loved the dual POV which worked so well for this book and I appreciated that the audiobook had dual narrators to help with the POVs. Both Presley and Briggs were such relatable characters in their own ways and I loved seeing their perspectives and learning their hearts and thoughts. I loved watching Presley fall for Briggs and what he could offer her. The whole concept of a “happy summer” was just so sweet.
Briggs is a down on his luck software developer back on Sunset Harbor to lick his wounds and work at his mom's bookstore while trying to figure out his next move. Presley is running from an uncharacteristic moment that went viral completely imploding her celebrity image and life. When the two form an unexpected friendship, the depth of feelings and bond they share are what romance readers long for. The nods to Notting Hill throughout the book were really fun and I liked the author's play on that movie woven into Briggs and Presley's romance.
I loved how kind and genuine Briggs was. He was a good hero, nice to his mom and his sister. He was such a great companion for Presley and their chemistry made me smile.
This is a sweet romance with some mild swear words and minor innuendo. I listened to the audiobook version and found the narrators voices engaging and easy to follow along with. I recommend this.
I received an advance listening copy of this novel from Netgalley and Dreamscape media. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is a book that fell short for me. While I understand the comparisons to Notting Hill being an intricate part of the story, it really didn't work for me. It was very, very distracting. I found it all to be quite unoriginal.

Presley is an A-lister and is publicly humiliated. She finds herself in Sunset Hills where she meets adorable bookseller Briggs.

I thought this book is a great holiday romance!

Many thanks to Net Galley and Dreamscape Media for an audio ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you @Dreamscape_Media and @netgalley for a #gifted copy of this audiobook.

"Oh man. I totally get why Julia Roberts's character kissed the nerdy-cute bookstore owner in Notting Hill. This kiss is everything."

Rating: 3.5⭐️

Summary: After having a video showing one of her worst days ever on set go viral, Presley James decides it's time to run away and hide on the small island of Sunset Harbor. Briggs is also running away to Sunset Harbor to help his mom in her bookstore after his start-up company tanked. After a few run-ins, Briggs is determined to give Presley the summer of her dreams that she was never able to experience while growing up.

Dani's Thoughts: Notting Hill is one of my favorite movies, and I instantly thought of that movie when I started reading this book. It was such a fun inspiration for a fun summer story. I enjoyed this one, but I will be honest, the 3rd act made me mad, which is why my rating was lowered. I knew it was coming, but it just annoyed me the way Presley handled everything. However, overall, it's a great addition to this fun series. Abigail Reno and Ryan Stone did a wonderful job with this story and bringing these characters to life. I'm glad I was able to listen to this book.

Read if you like:
🎬Celebrity Romance
🤩Opposites Attract
🏝️Small Town Island
🥰Friends to Lovers

One happy summer is a sweet, charming romcom. It’s part of a series that takes place on a small island, Sunset Harbor, off the coast of Florida. Each of these books can be read as a standalone and I thought this was a good addition to the series. Presley is a famous actress, that had an unfortunate event captured on camera. She was so embarrassed and wanted to escape from the backlash. She ran away to this small island where a friend had a resort she could stay at. When she realized how bored she was because she couldn’t really go out, she popped into a bookstore where she met the most interesting man named Briggs. I thought the characters were fun and the storyline was interesting. It’s quite similar to a movie called Notting Hill, but it is a sweet, clean romance with lots of fun adventures and sweet swoony kisses. Unfortunately, it does have some mild swearwords. I also missed the interaction with some of the characters from the other books in the series. A few were mentioned, but I didn’t really feel connected with the other characters in the series. I was able to listen to the audio version of this book and I really enjoyed the narrators. I thought they did a great job. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

3.5 stars
I listened to the audiobook and thought the narrators did a good job.
I read a couple of reviews for this story that talked about this being a Notting Hill knock off. I can't speak to that specifically because I've never watched the whole movie but I can say that the characters talked about their being a lot of similarities. That was the trope of the story. Is there such a thing as a Notting Hill trope? Maybe there should be.
Anyway, the story is cute and there is a lot of kissing involved. For me it was too much as I began to feel like hormones were driving their mutual attraction rather than really knowing each other but they also spent a lot of time not kissing so maybe not.
I can't say that this was my favorite in the series. It is the last one I read/listened to and I had been looking forward to reading Presley's story. It wasn't all I hoped for but it wasn't a bad book either. It was maybe more edgy than some of the others. Definitely had more language than the rest of the series.

Sex: no, some innuendo
Language: yes
Violence: no

One Happy Summer is the sixth installment in the Falling For Summer series, offering a standalone romance with a touch of island charm. This lighthearted story follows Presley James, a famous actress hiding from the spotlight, and Briggs Dalton, a local bookstore clerk rebuilding his life.

Presley's viral meltdown sends her to Sunset Harbor, where she unexpectedly crosses paths with Briggs. An unlikely friendship blossoms as Briggs helps Presley experience the carefree summer she's always missed. Their connection is sweet and heartwarming, though perhaps lacking the depth found in other books in the series.

The dual narration by Abigail Reno and Ryan Stone adds to the listening experience, bringing the characters to life with their distinct voices. While One Happy Summer may not be the strongest story in the series, it's still a delightful summer read (or listen) for those seeking a light and enjoyable romance.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the ALC of this audiobook. I voluntarily read it and gave an honest review.

This is book 6 in the Falling for Summer Series. But the last book I read in the series.

I feel like I can't just talk about this book but all the books. They were all written by different authors but were all so amazing! I read them all out of order and I will still stand by reading them in different orders and this book felt like such a closing on the series to me.

This follows Briggs who's back for the summer from some failed work adventures and he's trying to figure out where to go to now. As he help at his moms book shop & Presley a A-list celeb who's hiding out for the summer after a melt down is caught on camera and she's wanting everything to die down.

The only problem is she's bored and can't stay hidden and she's awful at hiding who she is. Briggs runs into twice in 1 day and they decide to make a summer pack and build a friendship and maybe more. The only issue is what's going to happen when the real word catches up to both of them.

I'm sad the series is ended for me now. But I hope many people read them and fall in love with the story the town and all the cast of characters.

Thank you NetGalley for this Audio-Arc in exchange for my honest review.

Super cute summer romance❤️
The characters name is Briggs Dalton, Idk why the summary says Felix on audible...

Publisher's summary
Running away from my disastrous career to an island off the Florida coast wasn't part of my summer plans, but life hasn't been cooperative lately, anyway. At least here, I can hide away and figure out how to untangle the mess I've gotten myself into.
One thing is certain: my A-list status and title of America's Sweetheart are long gone, and they're probably never coming back. I'll just remain on this island until the worst of it blows over. Until the gossip magazines move on to another juicy topic. Until the paparazzi lose interest.
The problem is, I'm feeling pretty bored and lonely. Sneaking into town and grabbing a book to keep me occupied turns out not to be my best move. Because what I absolutely don't need is Briggs Dalton, the man who runs the shop. He's handsome and funny, and I can’t stop thinking about him.
Briggs believes that despite the chaos that is my life, I can still have a fun summer, and he's determined to prove it to me.
Maybe, just maybe, this summer could turn out to be a happy one after all.

Thanks to NetGalley & Dreamscape Media for the ALC of this book!

One Happy Summer
By: Becky Monson
Narrated by: Abigail Reno, Ryan Stone
Series: Falling For Summer, Book 6
Publisher: Dreamscape Media

What a delightful and entertaining story! I thoroughly enjoyed Briggs’ character and how incredibly awesome he was, which is precisely what Presley needs. Moreover, you witness their positive growth throughout the story, which makes you genuinely root for them by the end.

4⭐
Genre ~ contemporary romance
Others in the series ~ Falling for Summer series
Setting ~ Sunset Harbor, an island off the coast of Florida
Publication date ~ book ~ July 24, 2024, audio ~ September 3, 2024
Publisher ~ Dreamscape Media
Est Page Count ~ 345 (25 chapters +e)
Audio length ~ 7 hours 42 minutes
Narrators ~ Abigail Reno, Ryan Stone
POV ~ dual 1st
Featuring ~ h is a celebrity/actress, H works in his family owned bookshop, opposites attract, small town island vibes, friends to lovers, no steamage

Presley & Briggs
Presley is hiding out on the island after an unbecoming video of her lashing out goes viral. She’s bored with sneaking around the island in her hoodie and sunglasses. Somehow she keeps ending up at the bookshop to see the handsome man with great recommendations.

Briggs is working at his family’s bookshop after his startup company flops. What a sweet fella he was. He had a wonderful relationship with his mom and 14 year old sister. Loved what his apartment looked like, too.

Absolutely could not stand that 3rd act, no surprise there. But the accusatory remarks were for the birds. And what she did to save her career back in LA, unacceptable. Also, really with Presley’s mom…she was something else. Typical mom that pushes her daughter to be in the spotlight because she wants it herself. I could not believe who she was dating either.

Overall, there were some adorable moments and I liked them together a lot. I loved the slow friends to lovers vibes of them getting to know each other. The list of things Presley never got to experience as a child that they did together was really cute, too.

Series notes:
The timeline is the same for each book meaning the characters from other books in the series are in the background, but haven’t necessarily had their story told yet. I like this way of doing things since it doesn’t make it absolutely necessary to read them in order, but it’ll be better if you do. This didn't have too many references to other characters though, which I found odd. Maybe because it was the last one?

Narration notes:
They both did a perfect job.