Love is Never Best Played Out on TV… love-match for the bachelor, once as the bachelorette. As a marketing executive for the firm who handles the show, Adi initially became a part of the cast in order to learn more from the “inside.” But as much as she wanted to stay professionally removed, she ended up giving her heart to both Adam and Connor.
Both times, the men broke it off.
Now America’s most famous “loser at love,” Adalyn is trying to pick up the pieces of her life. Given the media frenzy and the paparazzi that chase her, she’s finding it difficult. And just as she learns she may have picked up a stalker, her childhood friend, Chase Rollins, tracks her down at last. He informs her that her beloved grandfather is ailing and needs her help, in more ways than one.
So begins an epic summer in which Adalyn needs to decide where she belongs, what she is supposed to do, and with whom she might find true love at last. All Once Upon a Montana Summer…
“With a deft hand born of experience and talent, Lisa T. Bergren fuses heartbreak, insecurity, and regret with a slow burn romance, small town charm, and a revelatory journey about what matters most in her contemporary romance, Once Upon a Montana Summer. Readers will identify with Adi’s missteps with love and understand her shattered heart. They will fall in love with Chase’s gentle pursuit, adore Adi’s ailing Gramps, and hope for friends as loyal as Logan and Bea. Tender romance, humourous moments, and a hint of danger make a visit to Glacier within the pages of this love story essential for every romance devotee.” –Rel Mollet, Relz Reviewz
“While I enjoy a good series, I really enjoy when a book has everything I need in one volume; romance, suspense and a ‘happily ever after.’ Bergren never disappoints in a new story and she is always a favorite of mine. I highly recommend Once Upon a Montana Summer, you won’t be disappointed!” –Julie Graves, My Favorite Pastime Blog
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Lisa T. Bergren is always one of my go-to historical fiction authors and I was excited to read the first in her new series of contemporary Christian romances.
This was a delightful story about a marketing exec who returns to her childhood home in the hills of Montana after having her heart broken on national television … twice, then discovers she’s picked up a stalker because of it. Of course her childhood crush is there to protect her from the hurts of her past and pick up the pieces of her heart.
While it wasn’t nearly as detailed, intense, and swoon worthy as her historicals (River of Time, Northern Lights, Keturah), it was a fun quick read and perfect for stressful times.
Childhood friends, Adalyn and Chase, become reacquainted amidst the backdrop of the gorgeous Glacier National Park. Chase had gone to Chicago to inform Adi of her grandfather’s ailing health.
Their deep friendship is a haven while Adi recovers from the trauma of two publicly known broken relationships. Adi was a contestant not once but twice on a dating reality show. She’s being hounded by paparazzi and is also being stalked.
I enjoyed visiting Montana and meeting the residents of Columbia Falls. I so appreciate the spiritual truths woven throughout this second chance romance.
Recommend to readers who enjoy inspirational, romantic suspense.
I purchase a copy directly from Mrs. Bergren. All views expressed are my honest opinion.
Adalyn “Adi” Stalling is second guessing her willingness to be on a reality show as a contestant at the encouragement of her employer. Embarrassment and a potential stalker have her hightailing it back to Montana with her best friend Chase Rollins to see about her ailing grandfather.
I loved Adi, but I feel that she didn’t always make the best decisions in life. One can sense that she now really regrets the show, but has little control over her life with the paparazzi following her. Chase seems a lot more grounded than Adi and I sensed that he has always loved her, and the time spent during her summer only cemented his feelings for her. I enjoyed the camaraderie between the local friends and the love for her grandfather. The fall back into her easy friendship with Chase was exactly what she needed in addition to the picturesque Rocky Mountains. Can she take the chance to give up her heart to Chase rather than the shallow reality show contestants who abandoned her?
I received a copy of this book from the author and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
This was a first-time read for me with this author. I picked up this book from a recommendation another author and as it was on sale I decided to give it a try. Wow! I’m so glad I did! I loved it from the very start to the end. I will definitely be looking for more from this author and this series. A clean, Christian romance with so e great suspense.
“There are some flowers that only bloom after a fire, she remembered him saying. She felt like she’d been through a couple fires herself. Might there be some seeds in her now, just beginning to sprout?” – Lisa Tawn Bergren, Once Upon a Montana Summer
This was a sweet romance with some engrossing suspense. Going into this story, I hadn’t realized that there would be an added dose of tension along those lines. It was a welcome and entertaining surprise. I enjoyed everything about this story, but the main characters and their romance was exceptional.
Great book by a great Author!! I love her books!!!
I really enjoyed ONCE UPON A MONTANA SUMMER. I loved the setting of Montana, the country side and the resort area where Adalyn’s grandfather rents cabins to the tourist who come for a get away. …..Adalyn Stallings has lost twice in love as she participated in a T V show “The One” and now she seems to be the center of the media’s attention. Adi’s boss is asking her to take a leave of absence-just until the media backs off. But now someone is sending her flowers and stalking her and she is afraid it is not just a fan but possibly someone who could be dangerous. Chase is a childhood friend whom she has not seen in years, arrives to plead with her to come home because her grandfather is ill and heeds her help. Adi escapes to her childhood home in Glacier Montana. Adi arrives and finds her grandfather so glad to see her but he is in poor health and their tourist cabins are sorely in need of repair. Adi begins fixing up the cabins and she and Chase are finding the attraction they once had for each other is blooming once more……Also the stalker has followed her here and rented one of their cabins……..Bergren has woven mystery, suspense and romance in this Montana summer and written it in a most interesting way to keep you reading…..If you enjoy a well-written contemporary romance with a bit of suspense, you will love this book.
This page-turning combination of childhood friends to second chance romance and a healthy dose of suspense is complemented by the author’s vivid use of a naturally awe-inspiring setting. Glacier National Park shines in its grandeur and serenity.
Despite the unique circumstances of Adalyn’s successive and public heartbreaks, she is a relatable character and I found myself sympathizing with and rooting for her throughout the story. Chase is as all-American, boy-next-door as they come and who can resist a man in uniform?!
Closing the pages of this book (or swiping to the final screen) was bittersweet because I hate to say goodbye to these characters and leave the beautiful setting behind! I highly recommend this story and look forward to reading the next destination adventure the author releases!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and was under no obligation to post a review. The opinions expressed are my own.
Lisa Bergren is one of my favorite authors because she writes such suspenseful stories. Very excited to hear when this contemporary romance book would be coming out but surprised of the story background that many people may be familiar with when they read it that makes you want to keep reading. You fall in love with the characters and feel as a protective mama bear of the main character, Adi, and her adventures in love! Thank you Lisa Bergren for writing another book I could not put down. This one was a sheer thriller!!