Presley and Briggs’s story is a sweet, swoony bit of summer romance perfect for a cool fall day when you’re wishing for the heat of summer. I’ve read all the other books in the Falling for Summer series and enjoyed them all to varying degrees. I’d seen snippets of Presley in some of the other books and wondered when I’d get to read her story. This is definitely the most standalone book out of the entire series, so if you haven’t read the rest, you’re not going to be completely in the dark if you pick this one up.

I enjoyed the nods to Notting Hill and it made me want to watch the movie after. Briggs is so sweet and caring – I loved his relationship with his sister and mom, in addition to how he cared for Presley. Briggs’ attempts to get Presley “one happy summer” were really fun and just what she needed. I loved how he grounded her. I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed the narrators as well. They really brought the book to life. Some of the better narrators I’ve heard lately in audiobooks. If you’re looking for a sweet, entertaining summer romance book with swoony kisses but no explicit content, this one fits the bill!

Intimacy: Kisses Only

Thank you to the author, Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for an Advanced Listener Copy of this audiobook. All opinions are my own.

I love this series and highly recommend! I listened to this one on audio and it was fantastic- the narrators did a wonderful job. This was a great installment to the series!

First of all, thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to review an ARC of this book. Unfortunately, due to some unforeseen circumstances I was unable to download and review this book on time. That said, I have since purchased this book and have read it, there fore would still love to complete this review.

I ended up getting the entire series on my kindle, so unfortunately cannot comment on the narration of this audiobook

I thought this book as okay, There were some cute moments and I found it enjoyable to read. I did read it first, and after finishing I wish that I had read the series in order so not to spoil some of the other characters in the series.

While it wasn’t my favorite of the series, this one was still pretty good. I love the island and the charm that comes with it so much that I don’t think one could be bad. It did feel like this one was a little disconnected from the rest of them but I liked all of the subtle things that helped tie them to each other. A cute romance and I loved the MMCs family too, they made it even better.

⭐️ 3/5
🎧 4/5

📚 The story felt like it was lacking 'oomf'.... there a lack of warm, connection and heart in this. I don't know if I can describe it any better. It just felt like a story rather than any emotions being conveyed 🤷‍♀️ I am a mood reader and normal have some reactions when characters go through things, but not this time, sorry.

🎧 The audiobook was good. The quality and production was done well and made for a pleasant experience.

🎙 The narrators were also good and they both gave their characters warmth.

I personally did not really feel much for this book, and don't see myself reading or listening to it again.

One Happy Summer is a super sweet romance in the Summer series. It's heavy on the soft and sweet, less humor than the others. I enjoyed it, and I really liked the audiobook narrated by Abigail Reno and Ryan Stone. It's not my favorite of the series but that's likely because I don't prefer celebrity stories, so take that with a grain of salt. I loooved how this story tied in other characters.

Audio arc from Dreamscape Media and NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

I’m not the biggest fan of celebrities romance, but this one was really cute.
hope to read / listen other stories of the author

Thank you Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the ALC of the book.

Presley is A-list celebrity that ran away from a scandal that mostly probably will destroy her career. As a hiding spot she chose Sunset Island but meeting Briggs might change her mind on summer plans.

This book is a part of the Falling Summer series, books were written by different closed-door romance authors but have connecting characters.
I enjoyed this audiobook, it was really cute and made me feel all the sun and small town vibes. The narrators Abigail Reno and Ryan Stone did an amazing job portraying characters and atmosphere. I’m looking forward to read other books in this series.

This series is my comfort book series now. I read each and every book and literally all the pairs made me feel as if I am not just a reader but a resident on this island too. The protagonists are amazing and wonderful, which made my reading experience so much better.
The author has beautifully penned down the plotline and character too. I again fell in love with the book of this series 🥰

Thanks to NetGalley for this audiobook arc.

I thought this book was just okay. Compared to the others in the series, this one wasn't my fav. It took my a while to get through. I think if you don't read the others in the series that you would enjoy this book just fine.

I have read six books in this series and they are all so cute and sweet! I really enjoy this town, the characters, and all the crossover. This is not my favorite from this series but it does set up nicely some other story lines from other books. Again, the character crossovers are my favorite parts and seeing how other stories are connected and where they fall in the timeline of events!

This funny, swoony and romantic summer read is book one of the Falling for Summer series. The series takes place in Sunset Harbor and each book features different residents of the small town island. The characters appear throughout the series, but each book can be read as a standalone. It is such a fun and unique series due to it being written by multiple authors and it takes a “connected series” to a whole new level of fabulous!

I do love a good celebrity romance! Even more so when the celebrity falls for a shy and nerdy guy. We also have a bookstore meet cute and who doesn’t love one of those. I enjoyed this story and loved that we got quick glimpses of the possible actress hiding out in Sunset Harbor in the other books in the series.

The narrators for this audio book are Abigail Reno who reads the role of our celebrity FMC Presley James and Ryan Stone who reads Felix Dalton our swoony book loving MMC. I enjoy a dual narration, and these narrators did it justice.

Things to enjoy:
☀️ Celebrity Romance
🏝️ Friends to more
☀️ Toe-curling kisses
🏝️ Notting Hill vibes
☀️ Witty banter
🏝️ Opposites attract

Quote: “I don't need to be America's Sweetheart anymore. That was a lot of pressure anyway. I’d settle for America's
quirky Cousin. Or maybe just the weird
"next-door neighbor? I could be America's
Kimmy Gibbler.”

Thank you to the author Becky Monson and Net Galley for the advanced listener copy of the audio book!

This is a cute rom com of the story of Presley and Briggs. Presley and Briggs fall in love while Presley is lying low in Sunset Harbor. The story was missing the extra pizzaz that makes a romance enthralling.

3⭐️ This one did not wow me like some of the others did in this series. It was just not great. I was very bored. The audiobook narrators did a good job don’t get me wrong, and honestly reading a physical copy probably wouldn’t have made a difference with my enjoyment of this book. So yay to the narrators!

I don’t know if it’s the authors writing or just the plot, but I was not impressed. It did not have the same vibe as the other books in this series.

The characters, Briggs and Presley, were fine, but they just didn’t make that cute adorable couple like the other books. I feel bad for comparing, but when the other ones are just so dang cute, it’s hard not to.

I think this book would have been better if they had more page time going on the fun summer outings. That was really supposed to be the whole plot ya know, but it just wasn’t at the same time. I wanted more, and it just fell flat. It was supposed to be Presley’s “One Happy Summer” and the fun outings were skipped over. Lost opportunity.

All I’m saying is that the other books were way cuter than this one, and I was bored.

*Thank you to NetGalley, Dreamscape Media, and Becky Monson for the complimentary copy of this audiobook. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

⭐️ 5/5. This is book 6 of 7 of the Falling for Summer series, and all the books have been just great! This one has themes of:

🌺 Burnt out movie star

🌺 Town gossips

🌺 Found family

🌺 Just friends

🌺 Interconnected characters from the rest of the series

I know we’re into fall now, but I wanted to share my last summer-themed read! I will definitely be coming back to advocate this series to everyone when we’re in the middle of winter and wishing for a tropical paradise mindset 😂

One Happy Summer by Becky Monson

A smart and handsome guy who is recovering from a failed tech start-up, has returned to living in his hometown, above his mom's book store. (more specifically- the princess decorated apartment above it) He's broke and lost.

An A-list Hollywood star is caught on camera having a melt-down/ tantrum, and escapes without telling anyone where she's gone. She lands on an island off the coast of Florida. She hopes to lie low until the paparazzi have moved on to the next big story. What she didn't count on, was the absolute boredom that would beset her as she hides in a room at the local resort. Maybe a book would help; she certainly could sneak in to the local bookstore and grab some reading material.

A literal collision with the 'nerdy' bookstore clerk, trying to avoid being seen by the locals, and the familiar circumstances to the movie Notting Hill launch the two into what could possibly become the best summer of their lives. Or... maybe not. It may be that their circumstances are too different to overcome.

Such a fun story set in a dreamy place. (Oh, if Sunset Harbor were only real!) This is the final book in the Falling for Summer series- and I'm glad to have read them all. I did not read them in order, and you do not need to have read any of them to enjoy the others. However, if you are a fan of happiness, beaches, swoony kisses, meddling families and towns people- you will like me, end up reading and enjoying them all. An assortment of characters, a community that pulls together, and lots of Happily Ever After is just what this summer needed.

I received the audiobook from NetGalley for my review and opinion.

One Happy Summer by Becky Monson is the last book in the Falling For Summer series that I read. The Falling For Summer series is an interconnected, seven book, closed door, standalone series written by seven different authors all taking place in Sunset Harbor. A small island town where everyone knows everyone, no cars allowed ( just golf carts) and of course, meddling grandmas.

Although I was a little disappointed the meddling grandmas did not make a cameo in this book. In fact, none of the loveable characters from the previous books are in this one. Except a very small mention of officer Beau and Sunny Palmers book.

This is a sweet, fun, light hearted rom-com, very similar to Notting Hill. There are actually a lot of Notting Hill references throughout this book. While I did really like this book, it wasn't my favorite of the series. I just wish it was more connected to the others in this series. It barely felt like it was a part of this series.

I absolutely LOVED the epilogue. SO stinking cute!! And all the middle name guessing 💗

Read if you like:
Celebrity Romance
Opposites Attract
Strangers to Friends to Lovers
Notting Hill Vibes
Dual POV
Small Island Town
Slow Burn

Thank you Dreamscape Media and Netgalley for the Audio Arc in exchange for my honest review.

This book was adorable! I loved the characters and the town!
I have read almost all of the books in this series and it was so fun to see characters I recognize come back in each book. However, this book can be read as a stand-alone without missing too much.
I thought it was fun to have the main male character be a little less macho and a little more book nerd-made it kinda fun.
I listened to this one on audio and LOOOVED IT! The narrators were both awesome. I love when they switch between a male and female narrator when the characters change. Makes it so much easier to listen to.
This story was well written, funny, clean and it had a happy ending!

One Happy Summer
Author: Becky Monson
(@bmonsonauthor)
Narrated By: Abigail Reno & Ryan Stone
(@abigailrenoaudio & @ryanstonenarrator)
Provided By: Dreamscape Media & Netgalley
☆☆☆☆

Another part of the amazing Falling For Summer Series. I read these all out of order, and this was my last one, I am so sad to be leaving Sunset Harbor! You don’t have to read these in order, however, I would recommend it just because there are interconnected characters.

This was my first Becky Manson book and I loved the celebrity romance trope. It was super cute to see Presley and Briggs’ relationship develop as they worked through a summer bucket list together while trying to figure out their next steps in life and relationships.

I loved their banter and flirting, and the game of guessing Briggs’ middle name made for so many cute moments and book mentions throughout. Briggs is such a cute boy next door, nerdy, awkward type, and the opposites attract vibes were fun to watch evolve throughout.

The narrators were great at bringing the story together and I was super impressed by Abigail and Ryan both! They did an awesome job at making these characters feel real and added so much fun through the expressions and voicing.

Thank you so much to the author, Dreamscape media, and Netgalley for the opportunity to listen and review this ALC.

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E chegamos no último livro de Falling For Summer, ou o penúltimo mais precisamente, já que eu acabei lendo o desfecho antes mesmo rs Mas ambos os livros tem um clima similar de desfecho, então acredito, desde já, que tanto One Happy Summer quanto Rebel Summer fecham bem a série como um todo. E às considerações sobre a história de Briggs e Presley, bem, foi uma fofurinha em bons níveis! Não conhecia o trabalho da Becky ainda e admito que entre as autoras da série ela era a que eu menos tinha expectativas, mas isso acabou se mostrando algo bom porque agora quero conhecer mais obras dela!

One Happy Summer é ambientado no clima de uma livraria em Sunset Harbor e acho que isso faz do padrão de "clima literário" um queridinho meu nessa série, depois de ter gostado tanto de Plotting Summer, que também tem o clima editorial. No caso da livraria da família do Briggs aqui, foi divertido de início as referências à alguns romances atuais em alta e toda a brincadeira em torno do nome do meio dele que a Presley passa o livro todo tentando acertar, inspirado na literatura. E ela, por sua vez também, trouxe um clima bacana do mundo da fama e afins para a história, desde o incidente no começo que a leva a se esconder na pequena ilha, até conhecer o Briggs e a forma tranquila com que a relação deles se desenvolve a partir daí. Dá para sentir uma química suave entre eles, mas mais ainda uma sintonia legal nas interações não-românticas também, o que super valorizo! De quebra, fechamos com as presenças da mãe e irmã do mocinho que são uma diversão à parte - bem como de outra personagem curiosa que não vou falar muito sobre, mas que foi inusitada no plot, haha.

Uma leitura gostosinha, clichê na medida certa e sem hot, que me prendeu um pouco mais do que outros volumes e só ficou atrás mesmo, para mim, de Plotting Summer. Audiobook como sempre imersivo e bem narrado, como nos anteriores, um show à parte da Dreamscape Media.