Really cute book to continue the series. The audio was great to listen to and really fast paced, which I really enjoyed. I really liked the storyline and the characters were easy to fall in love with.

*♡Thank you to NetGalley and Becky Monson for the ARC of this audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion♡*

This book is one of cutest, most wholesome stories I have read in a long time! Yes, it is very much like Notting Hill which the author does reference the similarities, but it is enjoyable and still comes across as fresh :)
I fell for Presley and Briggs as a couple so fast and enjoyed their whirlwind, yet believable, summer romance. I especially enjoyed Presley trying to guess Brigg's literary middle name too, it was lots of fun!

Abigail Reno does an excellent job at narrating Presley, however it did take me a while to warm to Ryan Stone as Briggs.

Overall, an excellent clean romance read ♡

I am so excited to listen to this book while it is still hot outside! Full review to follow.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, the narrator and the author for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the ARC of this audiobook for my honest review

Cute romance ! The characters were cute and very sweet. The dual POV I loved to. I love to see what they’re thinking behind there looks at each other when they aren’t saying how they feel yet. The town was also adorable the idea of having to walk everywhere was fun. I liked that the third act wasn’t the because one of them did something really really dumb, the whole book was just so reasonable and realistic especially for a romance. It also felt like a time capsule book all the popular books from 2023 and the cookie croissant trend being mentioned will be so cute to read about in the future. And finally but this is honestly my favorite thing about this book is how logical it is ! Like I hate it when characters will forget about what’s going on in life so they can move the plot on, but he actually made sure to get his work done before his plan. If you want to read a cute romance this is definitely great!

I'll be publishing my review on Goodreads and StoryGraph 17th September and on Tik tok most likely will add to a monthly wrap up post with review the beginning of October.

Audiobook review included.

This book is part of the series Falling For Summer. It contains 7 kisses only contemporary romcoms written by 7 different authors. Each is a standalone story. The series is set on the fictional island of Summer Harbor and there are some interconnected characters that make appearances in other books. They can be read in any order.

This is the last book of the series that I read and the first by this author. I enjoyed it very much. I liked the celebrity aspect of the story. I did find that of all the books in the series, this one had the least amount of characters from the other books interacting with the main characters from this one. I sort of missed them. There were a few brief mentions of events that took place in another story. I liked being reminded of those.

There are many references to Notting Hill. If you liked that movie, you'll probably enjoy this book. I can't really remember much about that movie other than Hugh Grant was in it. I do not like Hugh Grant, so comparing this book to that movie, does not appeal to me. But, I didn't like that movie and did enjoy this book.

Also, I listened to the audiobook. It has dual point of view narration. I thought that both narrators did a very good job reading. Sometimes when switching from the female chapters to the male ones, I would get a brief flash that their voices didn't match each other. I liked them individually but sometimes had trouble hearing them as a couple. I don't know if that makes sense or not.

Thanks to Dreamscape Media and Netgalley for the opportunity to listen to a complimentary copy of this book. I'm happy to leave an honest review.

3.75⭐️

I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the ALC of this audiobook.

What a cute read, perfect for summer!

One Happy Summer follows Presley as she escapes her regular life by travelling to a small island, where she meets Briggs working at the local bookshop. The two strike a friendship (and maybe more) while he shows her all the best things to do over summer.

I really loved the two main characters here, especially with how different they are. Presley is a big shot actress, while Briggs is working at his mum’s bookshop while trying to figure his life out. They’re so different but they work so well together. Seeing their relationship blossom was so fun, I loved all the activities they did together. The side characters were great too, Briggs’ family were kind of adorable and their whole dynamic was so cute.

The only thing that really bothered me was all the references to Notting Hill. I’ve never seen the movie (maybe I should now?), so the references meant nothing to me and it kind of bothered me how often it was brought up - though it is a pretty minor gripe to be honest.

I listened to the audiobook for this and I loved the narrators. As it’s dual POV, it’s great having two narrators as it really makes it feel like you’re in that characters head.

Overall, a cute summer romcom that’ll have you wanting to head to the beach! And there’s so many more novels in this little series to check out too!

A very cute and sweet romcom! Such a fun romance based in Florida (my home state) in Becky’s Falling for summer series. Now I have to go back and read those!!
Little nods to Notting Hill and a fun pallet cleanser. If you want a sweet romance to lift your spirits this is it.

These narrators were really good for these characters! It took me a little while to get used to the MMC’s voice, but after some time I didn’t think of it anymore.

Well I’m officially done with the Falling for Summer series and I’m not sure how I feel. On one hand I’m sad, but I can always go back and reread them if I want. I wish there were more stories though because I love Sunset Harbor and all of its quirks!

This was such a fun story and I loved all of the Notting Hill moments! Briggs was the most adorable nerd and Presley was the sweetest movie star and together they made the perfect couple! Their meet-cute was so sweet and all of their summer moments were adorable. It was so fun watching Presley finally get to experience so many “normal people” summer experiences that she was denied because of becoming a movie star at a young age. The kisses were absolutely swoon worthy! 🫠❤️‍🔥

Top moments:
🧚🏻‍♀️ Spilling iced coffee
🧚🏻‍♀️ Briggs’ apartment
🧚🏻‍♀️ First kiss ✨
🧚🏻‍♀️ Grumpy old woman critiquing Presley’s posture 👵🏻
🧚🏻‍♀️ Scout
🧚🏻‍♀️ Jumping on the trampoline
🧚🏻‍♀️ Guessing Briggs’ middle name
🧚🏻‍♀️ Making a sandcastle 🌊
🧚🏻‍♀️ “Betty” fussing about everything
🧚🏻‍♀️ Running lines with Briggs
🧚🏻‍♀️ Discovering “Betty’s” true identity
🧚🏻‍♀️ The ending ♥️

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook! All opinions listed above are my own.

I really enjoyed this audiobook. Briggs and Paisley were so cute together. This romance was everything I look for in a summer romcom. Lots of summer activities, not too much drama, and main characters with lots of chemistry.
The audiobook was done really well and I loved the dual narration.

This was really cute. I've now read all the books in the Falling for Summer series and, as expected, this was very similar to the others. All the books are set on a fictional island in Florida. Each has a similar tone/timeline/pacing/ending.

This particular story wasn't my favorite from the series, but it was up there. A fun, lighthearted escape from reality. Sometimes it's nice to know what to expect. Like the comfort food of books.

The books in this series can be read as standalones but it's fun to read them all since each book includes crossover characters. Definitely recommend this one if you’re looking for a cute/clean romance novel or a fluffy beach read.

3.9 rounded up to 4.

As Hollywood’s darling, Presley lives a charmed life. When everything goes sideways, she’s forced to hide out on a small island off Florida’s coast as she waits for the scandal to blow over. There, she meets bookshop owner Briggs who's determined to prove she can still have fun incognito.

Before they even got to that point, Briggs was an awkward mess around her 😂 Realizing that she was the Presley James he sees in movies was jarring but he quickly got his bearings. I loved that he wanted to help her enjoy summer once she opened up about never having done the quintessential summer activities.

From seeing dolphins to tubing, to sleeping at the beach, Presley had the time of her life. There was also the fun activity of figuring out Briggs' middle name which was hilarious. The reveal came at the right time.

Of course reality came knocking eventually. By then feelings had already come into play and they had to figure out whether they could work. I loved how it all worked out in the end 😄

I wasn't a fan of the male narrator but the female narrator did a great job. Thank you to Netgalley and Publisher for an ALC in exchange for an honest review. It's a wrap for this series, and I enjoyed it for the most part!

This audiobook was brilliant. I had not read the story before listening to this so it was brand new to me and I loved every minute of it. Briggs and Presley were both fabulous. My favourite thing in this audiobook had to be presely trying to guess Briggs's middle name, so funny, laughed out loud a few times. Absolutely recommend, it the first book I have read in this series so hopefully the others get made into audio aswell.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me an ALC of this novel.

I have read/listened to most of the other books in this series and this one might be my favorite! Briggs and Presley are just so cute. She’s a famous actress, taking a break from the limelight. He’s back to his hometown after a failed startup and helping out in his mom’s bookstore. He spills coffee on her and the rest is history.

One Happy Summer by Becky Monson is another installment in the Falling for Summer series. Presley and Briggs bring it in this “movie star falls for the nerd” trope! Presley is a fun and charismatic character who is understandably down on her luck. Sadly, her breaking point was caught on camera, and she escapes to an island off of Florida for a chance to lay low and let it all blow over. Briggs has also had some unlucky events and finds himself home for the summer. I love how these two meet and then continue to hang out and create so many special summer memories. Briggs is the sweet marshmallow who helps Presely achieve so many of her summer dreams. Despite their differences, they are so perfect for each other and watching them fall in love was completely satisfying. The middle name bantering throughout was so much fun! It has been so enjoyable to escape to this island and spend time with these wonderful characters. The narration truly brings it to life and makes it all the more enjoyable.
I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

I really enjoyed the audio for this, the dual narration is the best. The setting was really nice, the characters were likable. We love a cute little bookstore and sassy side characters.

A big thank you to Dreamscape Media and Netgalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review and feedback.

While I definitely had fun getting immersed in this world, and I might even pick up the first five books in the series since this kind of read like a standalone, I kind of wish things would've moved a bit quicker. One of my favorite parts of the book was whenever Presley guessed Briggs' middle name. And the way she found out? UGH. SO cute. They're summer plans also had me in a puddle. I will now be requesting my husband to plan lots of summer stuff for next year. I hadn't really read a lot of celebrity romances before this one and I truly enjoyed how well it was done. There was a little bit of the good, the bad, and the ugly. One thing though -- why does the blurb say his name is Felix when the MMC's name is Briggs? Overall, it was a great time and I look forward to going back and reading the rest of the series!

First thought: A cute story with all the summer vibes! This is a small town romance when 2 people running from their issues collide on a small tropical island. They may be from different worlds but this summer will be about fun and embracing their inner child. It’s a cute, sweet and fast read - definitely recommend if you want something to throw in your pool or beach bag.

Presley just went from A-list to runaway actress after her one career meltdown went viral in a bad way. Now she’s hiding out on a small island in the Florida keys. This island is so small there isn’t even cars so hopefully no one will find out where she is. The goal is to keep a low profile and let things blow over but that plan went up in smoke when some guy rammed into her and spilled ice coffee down her front.

Briggs had to return home after his tech startup failed, he’s currently living above his mom’s bookshop and helping her run it this summer. He needs to figure out his next step, what he didn’t think would happen would to crash into some women on the street. Noticing he soaked her shirt through he offered to get her a new shirt from his place. It was then he noticed who it was… Presley James and man was she more beautiful in person.

Watch as these two go from strangers to friends as they spend time together doing all the summer things. This is Presley’s first break in 14years and Briggs is determined to give her the best summer ever. Feelings, volleyballs and kites will fly in this adorable summer romance.

Literally Themes you’ll find:

* Strangers to Friends to Lovers
* Summer Fun
* A-list Movie Star Fallen From Grace
* Failed Tech Startup Now Works at Bookstore
* Different Worlds
* Slow Burn
* Small Town
* Dual POV
* Only Kisses 💋

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I absolutely adored this sweet Summer Celebrity romcom! I especially enjoyed the nod to Notting Hill! I am loving this series and that you can read them in any order! I listened to the audio version and the narration was fantastic!

I received an audio ARC from Netgalley and all opinions are my own.

Always a cutsie story. Simple and closed door. But you don’t feel like you’re missing out on anything. Loved the nearly guy and the movie starlette

Thank you NetGalley and Becky Monson for the opportunity to listen to this ARC!

In the Falling for Summer Series, One Happy Summer shines as a charming and engaging entry, with lovable characters, a lighthearted storyline, and a setting that evokes the island ambiance. Briggs and Presley are a compelling couple, and their story is a delightful addition to the series.