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Once Upon A Royal Summer

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I adored this book. The characters and the storyline were very fun. An easy read that will make you feel warm and happy at the end.

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This was such a sweet read! It is as predictable as anything that is associated with Hallmark, and this just what I expected & wanted to read. This was the perfect fluffy read & it left me with a smile on my face.

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Once Upon A Royal Summer is a delightful and whimsical royal romance. Teri Wilson provides readers with a feel-good romance with charming characters.

Lacey is a princess...at an amusement park. Many children and park attendees know her as Princess Sweet Pea. Her heart and kindness shine through. But her boyfriend thinks it's time for her to move on and get a 'real job'. Lacey is down but knows in her heart that this is where she is meant to be. So, she dumps Mr. negative and continues to live out her dreams.

I think we have all wanted our own fairy-tale experience but never imagine that it could ever come true. But it just might for Lacey when some of the VIP guests she is entertaining are real-life royals.

Henry, the crown prince of Bella-Moritz, seems like he has the world on his shoulders. He feels pressure to make the right decisions for his country and his daughter, Rose. Rose is having problems because she just wants to live a normal life and he will do anything to make her happy. So, he decides to take an incognito trip to an amusement park in Florida.

When the royals arrive and visit Once Upon A Time amusement park, Rose is enamored and captivated by Princess Sweet Pea while Henry finds the whole thing comical. If only they knew that royal life isn't as perfect and magical as it may seem.

Lacey and Henry have wonderful chemistry. I was rooting for them from the beginning. Lacey had just ended a relationship and Henry is still dealing with the loss of a wife but they can't fight their feelings for one another. They do try by convincing themselves that they are just friends but readers will know that is just not in the cards for them.

I give Once Upon A Royal Summer 5 stars. It's a sweet, feel-good royal romance that I couldn't put down. I really enjoyed getting to see them fall in love and interact with Rose. Lacey and Rose develop a wonderful friendship and that makes Henry love her more. Henry and Lacey's interactions and conversations are flirty, beautiful, and swoon-worthy! I can't wait for you all to read it and I really hope Hallmark decides to turn this book into a movie because it is just that good!

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This book was a fun fairy tale about a pretend princess who has a chance to live happily ever after with a real prince. It is the perfect pick-me-up book and definitely makes you dream!

Lacey works as a princess at an amusement park. A prince from a faraway land brings his daughter for a visit. Lacey connects with the little princess and receives an invitation to visit their castle. While visiting, she has a definite impact on the royal family!

I loved this book because it was a happy read. The characters faced challenges, but always had hope for the future. It was a book about Lacey, but it made me smile for her! I liked the characters and the "anything is possible" feeling of the story.

Thank you Netgalley for the arc!

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This story was fairytale sweet. When we first meet Lacey, it's obvious that being a theme park princess is more than just a job to her. She really cares about the children she interacts with on a daily basis.  Princess Sweet Pea is not just what she does, it's who she is.

When we first meet Prince Henry, he's incognito and just a little smug about Lacey's "princess rules". But as he spends time with Lacey, his true personality comes out and he really is a prince. (Though it could be argued that Lacey brought out the best in him).

Princess Rose was a sweet addition to the story and the way both Henry and Lacey lavished love on her showed that they would make a great family.

Once Upon A Royal Summer is set in two kingdoms: a fairytale kingdom and a real one and while the reader is aware of the differences between the two, the magic  is woven through both settings.

This was a feel good story. The fairytale princess meets a real prince, Prince Charming find the "one" and a little girl gets the mother of her heart...and they all lived happily-ever-after.

I received an advanced reader's copy from the publishers through NetGalley; a positive review was not required.

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Lacey has a dream job, one every woman would love having. She is Princess Sweet Pea at Once Upon A Time Amusement Park. She gets to dress up as a Princess every day and hang out with children. She rides the rides and walks around helping where needed.

Her fiance Mark and his stuffy Mom think that she needs to grow up and get a career. She decides she likes what she does so maybe she does need to make some changes. And she does.

Check out this book it was a fun read and remember every girl grows up wanting to be a Princess. We should follow our dreams

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This is a first time read for me by this author. I am a fan of Hallmarks books and movies so was interested to read this Summer themed book, as I generally go for the Christmas motif stories.

Lacy works at a Disney like Fairy Tail theme park as Pribcess Sweet Peas. Her unofficial fiance wants her to ditch the fake princess role and get a proper job.At that moment, Lacy has an A-Ha moment, and realizes how important being Princess Sweet Peas was to her , bringing smiles to all at the Park. She broke up with her boyfriend then and there!

Following the break up, during the Parks Sweet Pea's Royal Tea Party, unbeknownst to Lacey she meets Royal Crowned Prince Henry and his daughter Rose.

This is a very appealing story. One gets immediately engaged as the characters are Sweet, thoughtful, kind, family oriented and compassionate ias Hallmark is known for. It works well here

Do Fairy Tales come true? You will discover the answer when you read the book.
Thanks To NetGalleyandHallmarkPublishing for the opportunityto read and review this book for an honest viewpoint from me regarding this book
Publishes 6/15/2021.

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This book was adorable. Very fun read and I couldn't put it down. I would definitely read more books by this author.

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Teri Wilson brings us to Once Upon A Time and Princess Sweet Pea. We actually meet Lacey Pope who is princess royalty at the theme park in Florida. Crown Prince Henry of Bella-Moritz and his daughter Rose take a birthday vacation to America before the Royal Flower Festival where she will have to ride in the royal procession also known as her royal debut. Prince Henry and Rose get to the theme park early and get to experience it incognito. But once their identities are revealed, Lacey must escort them around the park during their stay. The longer they are in each other's company, the more their feelings for each other grow. Will they allow them to act upon those feelings, or will duty get in their way?

Teri Wilson brings us a story that just makes you feel good. You root for these two characters to have their happily ever after. You follow along with them as they get to know each other.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I would like to thank NetGalley and Hallmark Publishing for this privilege.

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I love a good Cinderella story. This book did not disappoint. This book will pull on your childhood heart.

This book will make you believe anything is possible - as long as you believe.

The story was predictable but it still made you believe in fairytales and fairy godmothers. It was a magical and enchanting read.

This book will make you believe that one day you could meet your prince in the most unlikely places no matter who you are.

I am a fan of this authors work and this book was a five tiara read for me.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book for an honest review.

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I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

If there's one thing I love in this world, it's a good royal romance. And this one delivers.

Lacey is a princess...at a theme park. And she loves her job. Just not the skeptical dad she happened upon one day at her castle. Only Henry is no ordinary dad, but the crown prince of a European country who wanted to give his daughter a birthday to remember.

This is a fascinating romance that I loved and I know others who enjoy royal romances will love.

This book is appropriate for all ages.

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Even though 'Once Upon A Royal Summer' is highly improbable, I believed. There is such charm and kindness in the characters. The backstories are believable and I felt good having read it. Kudos to Teri Wilson for a cheerful, bright addition to a sometimes dreary world in which we are now living. I highly recommend this wonderful book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

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Lacey is a Princess. Well not *that* kind of Princess. She plays Princess Sweet Pea at Once Upon A Time theme park. She loves her job, especially bringing joy to little girls.

Henry is a Prince. A real one. When he takes his daughter Princess Rose to the theme park for her 7th birthday his park crosses with Princess Sweet Pea.

Soon Lacey is the VIP leader of Henry and Rose and the more time the spend together the closer Lacey may get to becoming a real Princess.

I love all of Teri Wilson’s books. This one was sweet, funny and all sorts of romantic. I was lost in this story from page one and would read it again in a heart beat. Since it is from @hallmarkpublish I’m hopeful we’ll see it on our screens soon!

*I was provided an ARC from @netgalley and @hallmarkpublish for my honest review

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I have been a huge fan of Teri Wilson’s writing for years, ever since reading Unleashing Mr. Darcy. I love her ability to take on retellings. In Once Upon A Royal Summer, Lacey plays a princess at a theme park everyday but it’s not until she meets Henry, the crown prince of Bella-Mortiz and his adorable daughter, that she truly believes she has met her very own Prince Charming.

This book has Hallmark written all over it which makes sense as it is published by Hallmark Publishing. It takes the Cinderella story and gives it a modern timeline and twist. I loved it in all of it’s cheesy, romantic glory! Thank you Netgalley and Hallmark Publishing for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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A sweet, fun contemporary romance that never loses its sparkle! I enjoyed every page of Once Upon A Royal Summer. It’s a great beach or summer read. Heroine Lacey Pope is Princess Sweet Pea at the Once Upon a Time amusement park in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Lacey is swept up in her own fairytale when a visiting VIP, Royal Crown Prince Henry and his darling daughter, Princess Rose, visit the theme park on a special vacation for Rose’s 6th birthday. Sweet scene after sweet scene kept me turning pages swiftly and the almost instant attraction that zinged between Henry and Lacey was so romantic. When Lacey visits Rose and Henry at the Royal Palace on the French Riviera, all their dreams come true. A delightful story!

I honestly reviewed a digital arc provided by NetGalley and Hallmark Publishing. All opinions are my own. Thank you.

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Absolutely adored this book, so sweet and very readable. Imagine a Hallmark movie but in book form.

A lighthearted and clean book, you can easily read this in a few hours but despite the easy-read feel I was intrigued enough to find out what happens next. I particularly enjoyed the detail the author went into regarding the theme park and life working there, I thought that was very cute and it was clear they had done their research!

Thanks to Netgallery for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

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A lighthearted novel with a dose of sweetness. Easy, fun to read page-turner that will have you wanting more.

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This book was absolutely adorable and exactly what is needed in this world right now!

Extremely sweet and very addictive. Once Upon A Royal Summer will thrill any Disneyworld fans with the obvious parallels. I absolutely devoured this book. Combining two of my favourite things to throw myself into, Disney-like theme parks and royalty, it is a simple and easy read that was just what the doctor ordered.

Not a very deep book by any means, and these characters really do not go through too much, but still so enjoyable.

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This is a sweet clean lighthearted book. It was a fun read that will keep you turning the pages. This story was absolutely delightful!
Thank you Hallmark Publishing Via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

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This book was so much fun to read! I definitely felt an emotional connection to the main character Lacey, and found myself wondering how I’d handle the situations! Loved the lightheartedness of it!

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