Praise for Once Upon a Summertime
“A hardworking girl finds her happily-ever-after ending in Melody Carlson’s heartwarming tale. Readers will cheer Anna’s journey as a summer of new beginnings becomes a summer of unexpected love.”
—Lisa Wingate, bestselling author of The Prayer Box and The Story Keeper
“Carlson (The Christmas Joy Ride) kicks off her new series with this heartwarming and uplifting novel about taking a chance on fulfilling your dreams. Carlson’s fairy-tale romance is not without its ups and downs, but readers will root for her likable protagonists to find their happy ending. A pleasant summer escape for readers of new adult fiction and contemporary romance.”
—Library Journal
“Sweet, romantic, and endlessly entertaining, this romp through the storied streets of New York City will enchant readers. Melody Carlson has created characters so charming that readers will long to meet them in the lobby of the stunning Rothsberg Hotel.”
—Christian Manifesto
“In this the first in the Follow Your Heart series, Carlson takes readers to New York City and the exciting world of starting and running a hotel. Anna is an enchanting character, and the romance develops naturally. Overall, this is a fun new series.”
—RT Book Reviews
“This perfect summer read for a day at the beach is sure to fill many readers’ summers.”
—CBA Retailers + Resources