Once Upon a Summertime

June 1, 2015

Managing the shabby Value Lodge in her hometown is not exactly the life Anna Gordon envisioned after college, but a chance encounter with an old high school friend now living in New York City revives her dreams of working in a grand hotel. After being unfairly terminated from the lodge, Anna receives an unexpected second chance for both her career and her love life when she accepts a job as the manager of housekeeping at a Manhattan boutique hotel. VERDICT 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, contemporary romance, and those who enjoy the character-driven stories of Dan Walsh and Leisha Kelly.

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