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Once Upon a Royal Summer
Contemporary romantic comedy
Once Upon a Royal Summer
Book 1 of the Once Upon a Royal series
288 pages · First published 2021
Lacey Pope loves playing Princess Sweet Pea at a Florida theme park, even if her former boyfriend never respected the job that brings her so much happiness. When a visiting single father and his daughter join the fun, she has no idea they are Crown Prince Henry and Princess Rose of Bella-Moritz. Henry hopes an ordinary vacation will give Rose a taste of childhood beyond royal expectations, but Lacey’s kindness begins changing his life too. Their connection carries her from make-believe royalty to a real palace, where falling in love comes with considerably more complications. Sunny, sweet, and touched with storybook glamour, this romance belongs beside a beach chair when you want a gentle escape and a happy ending.
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Content notes
References to the deaths of a spouse and a parent, including illness-related loss; grief; a dismissive former partner; occasional alcohol use, including drinking to cope with heartbreak; mild romantic affection and brief kissing.
Alcohol-Free Pour
Strawberry Roller Fizz
Strawberry lemonade bubbles capture the theme park’s playful sweetness and Princess Rose’s birthday adventure.
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- Muddle strawberries lightly in a glass. Add ice and lemonade, top with sparkling water, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Strawberry and lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Oloro Mango Mimosa
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Mango and sparkling wine bring Florida sunshine and a royal celebration to Lacey’s unexpected love story.
What you'll need
- 3 oz chilled brut sparkling wine
- 2 oz mango nectar ↗
- 1/4 oz fresh lime juice ↗
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How to mix it
- Pour mango nectar and lime juice into a flute and top with sparkling wine.
- Garnish: Lime twist.
- Glassware: Champagne flute.
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