“Once Upon a Summertime” by Melody Carlson

Once Upon a Summertime (Follow Your Heart Book #1): A New York City Romance
By: Melody Carlson

I have never read anything by this author, but I enjoyed reading this light, romantic book. The story follows Anna who moves away from her very small town to take a job in New York City managing a new hotel- a dream come true! She happens to run into a former crush and childhood friend while on her first day of the job and sparks seem to fly right away between them. However, neither of them can be in a relationship with each other and still keep their current job!

I liked Anna’s work ethic and determination to keep focused and to take pride in her job. I loved reading about Anna’s and Sean’s dates and how they got along. I really enjoyed the book until the last chapter and then felt like it was ridiculously rushed and totally unrealistic. I still liked it though.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Books, a division of of Baker Publishing Group, in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media-all opinions are my own.

BOOK DESCRIPTION:
She’s looking for her big break. She never imagined it would depend on a blast from her past.

Managing the Value Lodge in her hometown was not what Anna Gordon had in mind when she set out in the hospitality industry. But it’s a safe choice for a young woman starting out her career.

Then, out of the blue, she gets the opportunity of a lifetime: a chance to reinvent herself and reinvigorate her career by moving to New York City. She applies for a management position at a stylish new hotel, The Rothsberg. But the city is full of surprises–not the least of which is discovering that Sean O’Neil, a once-upon-a-time crush, has applied for the very same position.

This sweetly romantic tale of dreams come true takes you through the storied streets of New York City–and into the depths of the human heart.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of over two hundred books with sales of more than 6.5 million. She received a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her many books, including Finding Alice. She and her husband live in central Oregon. Learn more at www.melodycarlson.com