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.

This rom com was really cute! It felt like the connection happened pretty quick, but I loved their interactions, especially the guess his middle name game that was an inside thing for them. I also loved that there were some deep things that were addressed like:
- toxic family relationships vs fabulous family relationships
- the importance of surrounding yourself with good people
- don't be afraid to be yourself
- someone that loves you will accept you for who you are and encourage you toward your goals

I really didn't like the mom. I was hoping for some sort of redemption but my hopes weren't met. It was fairly predictable but I did appreciate a little of the twists and turns at the end. I liked that Briggs didn't just say yes right away because he needed to find himself first too instead of just making her his everything. It really resonated with how I think a partnership should be, but I didn't think it needed to be an all or nothing! Overall, cute, made me giggle, and love a good HEA!

Celebrity Romance sign me up!

This was absolute perfection. If you love a good celebrity romance this is it. This was sweet and funny and so swoony. Loved the characters and their meet cute. It was so heartwarming watching them fall in love. Two people who weren’t looking for the one and just trying to survive after personal mishaps. I was living for those kiss scenes they were 🔥🔥🔥. I couldn’t stop listening . One of my favorites from the series. I really enjoyed the narration. Dual POV is always a win for me. The narrators did an amazing job bringing the characters to life. If you are a Notting Hill fan you are going to love it.

Part of the Falling for Summer series. The Falling of Summer series is a series of seven stand-alone clean romances. All by different authors. They are located on a fictional island of Florida. I believe they all happen concurrently, so it doesn't matter what order you read them in. (Based on the events, I am fairly certain at least five of them are concurrent, so one would assume all seven are.)

Hollywood starlet, Presley James, is hiding after some bad press. It took her two whole days to go crazy in her hotel room. A coffee mishap has her revealing her identity to hot-nerdy-bookstore-guy. But he promises to keep her secret. They begin spending more time together, since Presley is tired of being alone and Briggs is the only person who knows who she is. They start to fall for each other, but know it is a bad idea. She is only on the island temporarily. But they are still drawn to each other.

My favorite part was the whole middle name guessing. I thought early on that it would be Darcy. <spoiler> I was wrong. But I still think Darcy would have been a better fit, since his mother loved romance novels best. </spoiler>

I was looking forward to this one the most, but I was a bit disappointed. It wasn't bad, but I didn't love it, either. I listened to the audiobook and I do think that it may have negatively impacted my opinion. Abigail Reno and Ryan Stone narrate the audiobook. Abigail Reno does a good job. And it isn't that Ryan Stone does a bad job, his voice just wasn't a good fit for Briggs in my opinion. Sometimes when I initially dislike a narrator, I get used to it and it no longer is noticeable. But until the very end, this one still felt off.

I received an advance audio copy in exchange for an honest review.

A-freaking-dorable!

Briggs and Presely are so stinking sweet together! This entire book was a nice, sweet, adorable read.

One hiding from her agent/paparazzi and the other hiding from a failed start up, these two are in for the summer of their lives! Briggs and Presely's summer list is a sweet adventure.

One Happy Summer is an adorable, fun summer romance.

The summer vibes in this book were immaculate. I loved all the summer activities. I'll have to add some to my list for next summer! I enjoyed the celebrity romance and how the author wrote it.

Briggs and Presley were adorable. I liked their chemistry and their banter, especially the guessing of the middle name, so cute! I thought a lot of the book was really romantic and definitely made me swoon. There's a lot of kissing in this one too!

Narrators did wonderfully. I liked how they embodied the characters and brought the story to life.

A great summer romance, perfect for reading & listening on the beach!

This story is a nod to Nottinghill. It follows a similar plot line. Actress escaping from scandal runs into local man who works at a book shop. There are several mentions of the movie within the book. Clean romance.

One happy summer indeed! The Falling for Summer series has been a wonderful part of my summer, and I was happy to return to Sunset Harbor. Presley and Briggs' story is perfect for anyone who enjoys celebrity romance, small town settings, and a golden retriever-type hero. Though I overall enjoyed this story and am glad I read it, I found the dialogue between the two main characters pretty awkward, to the point that I had difficulty buying into their connection. The female narrator nailed Presley's character, but I found the male narrator a little low energy and almost like he was mumbling at times.

Thank you to Dreamscape Media for gifting me with an ALC to review. All opinions are my own.

Presley and Briggs are so sweet and this novel follows their summer in Sunset Harbor which they both think will be temporary, both their relationship and their time on the island. Presley is a Hollywood actress who needs a break from the spotlight after a viral video causes some bad PR. I loved all the fun characters at Sunset Harbor again. The audiobook is dual narrators for the dual POV and that's why favorite organization for a rom com.

Thank you Dreamscape media and Netgalley for the ALC.

Wow. This is my first Becky Monson book, and I can definitely say it didn't disappoint, and it will not be my last!! Her writing and storytelling reminds me of Katherine Center. I was so very pleasantly surprised that this was a clean rom-com! Loved the multiple POVs as well. If ever there was a golden retriever, it would be Briggs- his nerdy but sensitive and sweet character was perfection. Briggs paired with Presley's bubbly energy was just an infectious combination that made this just the most adorable read! 4.5 stars (rounded up) Excited to dive into another of her books!

This was a lovely, sweet romance set in the town of Sunset Harbor. This is the second book I've listened to in the Falling For Summer series and probably my last beachy read this summer.

I liked it, but it wasn't my favorite. I would recommend it for a lover of celebrity, small town romances who wants an easy audiobook to listen to with no spice or heavy content.

The main characters were both kind of timid and awkward with each other and I love a confident lead in my novels. I did love the summer activities they did together and the side characters were charming.

This will be perfect for some people, but it was middle of the road for me. 3 stars!

One Happy Summer is the 6th book (out of 7) in the Falling for Summer series, which is a set of interconnected yet standalone books series. Although I have all of the others loaded in my Kindle, this was actually the first one that I read and I was hooked from the beginning! I actually listened to the audio version and the narrators were fantastic, adding a great element to the dual POVs. The plot closely follows a "Notting Hill" movie-type pattern, which only adds to the cute factor. The spice level is closed door with descriptions of kissing (tongue) and a couple of instances of swearing. I absolutely loved this book and listened to it in one sitting. 4.5/5 stars! *I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author/publishing company in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts & opinions are my own.

Love! Love! Love! It was a cozy read, with interesting characters and a sweet friendship and love that was perfection. The whole series is top notch but this is in contention for my favorite

Sweet romcom with a notting hill plot- yes please! I have loved this whole series and this was the last book for me to read. I listened to the audio and really enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend this one and the whole series! I’m sad to be done but I can always reread them next summer

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
Spice rating: 🌶️/5

Tropes:
Celeb romance
Small town
Friends to lovers
Opposites attract
Slow burn

This was a fun read. The story is based around a celebrity that has never had a “fun summer” before as her life has just been completely engulfed in being a celebrity. She doesn’t have freedoms with even her family who will sell her out to the tabloids. Then she meets the cute bookstore owner, Briggs. He introduces her to the best summer of her life that she doesn’t want to end. This book was adorable.
Thank you NetGalley, publisher and the author for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

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

One Happy Summer is the first book I have read by Becky Monson. It is book six in the Falling for Summer series. I have not read the previous books. Briggs is currently working at his mom’s bookshop on Sunset Harbor Island while he figures out what to do with his life since his company startup failed. When a gorgeous woman walks into the bookstore needing a book and a distraction, he has no idea she’s an A-list actress. They hit it off quite well and he decides to play island host while she’s here. Presley James the A-list celebrity who has potentially made the most fatal mistake for her career yet. After a viral video is leaked that could make her lose all of her upcoming roles, the only solution is to go into hiding until the whirlwind dies down. Briggs and Presley were a lot of fun, but the pages where it was just one or the other were slow and the characters seemed unlikeable, maybe if the previous books were read it might have brought more life into the characters. This book was a nod to the classic romcom Notting Hill, but unfortunately, the writing style was not my favorite and I had a hard time connecting with the characters. Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgaley for the opportunity.