2.5 stars, rounded to 3 stars.

I had a hard time starting this book, as the first chapter was really boring. However I started to enjoy it more, when they reached Camp Starlight.

The adult summer camp sounds really fun. Living and growing up in Europe, I never really got the american summer camp experience as a kid (and probably wouldn't have liked it as a total introvert) but Camp Starlight sounded like a really fun time. Arts & Crafts, really good food and connecting with other people escaping from their busy day-to-day life seems like a great way to spend your summer.

While I liked the setting, I didn't really feel the connection between the MMC and FMC, a lot of it seemed to be based on their past relationship as highschoolers and not on their current selfs. The romance just didn't really click with me and I was kind of bored through parts of the book.

However it was a casual, summery read and I can imagine this being really nostalgic for folks that actually spend their childhood summers in summer camps.

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁:

This was a fun summer read, it felt like I was back at summer camp. The concepts of an adult only summer camp is so fun, allowing adults to unwind and reconnect with their passions. I liked the small town vibes the camp offered and all the side characters. I enjoyed reading a book based in the PNW especially when it’s close to home. If you want one last summer vibe read this may be your sign.

𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬:

Autumn is where she belongs working at Camp Starlight in the PNW. Her parents wanted her to be a Doctor but leaving college and finding her true calling was the best decision she ever made. Camp Counselor for life and living with her Found Family.

Autumn is in her last session of the summer with “campers” aka adults. As this camp is a special experience for Adults to reconnect with themselves and leave the stress of the world behind. The last camper she ever expected to end up here was Jaime. Her high school boyfriend who broke her heart.

Jaime is a lawyer in Seattle and all he does is work, so his bestie booked them a week long vacation at some camp in Oregon by Mt Hood. He was shocked to find the one girl who got away, Autumn to be working there.

Now Jaime has a week to get to know her again but she is not same “sunflower” from HS. She has bloomed into the beautiful not afraid to take chances woman and he can’t help to fall even more in love with her. But camp is a week and their past is a lot of overcome for them to have even have a future, so maybe a week long summer camp fling will have to work.

𝙁𝙖𝙫 𝙌𝙪𝙤𝙩𝙚:

“I don’t like it when animals see me in my underwear, Autumn. You know that.”

𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅:

* Second Chance - HS Sweethearts
* Summer Camp Counselor FMC
* Lawyer MMC
* Forced Proximity
* 1 Week Camp Romance
* All the Summer Vibes
* Dual POV - Slow Burn w/ Spice

🌻🏕️🔥🪓🌻🏕️🔥🪓🌻🏕️🔥🪓🌻

3.5 stars - Plot hole with the phone, I grab onto details and this one bugged me a little. In chapter 7 James says Ren has his phone cause Ren caught him doing email and James wants to break into Rens cabin with the code. Then in chapter 8 James whips out his phone at panting night to show pictures of his sister’s kids as a proud uncle. Then in chapter 10 James makes comment he needs his phone back from REN for background check. I’m so confused 😵‍💫 on this phone situation.

Thanks to NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op | Just a Spark Publishing for an advanced readers copy of this book.

This book was fine. Not bad, but also not great. It was cute, nostalgic, and really... corny? The plot was super cute and it definitely made me wish adult sleep-away camp was a real thing. (I'd get on that waitlist ASAP.) Again, everything about this book was just fine. Honestly, nothing really feels that notable to review. The writing style kinda bugged me as it felt stuffy and too formal. (Maybe trying too hard, IDK.) 3/5 because it was... you guessed it... fine.

📚Trope(s): former high school love reconnected (surprise!)
What you get: 🏕️👙🪓🪵🔥
⭐️Plot: 3/5
🔥Chemistry: 3/5
🌶️Spice: 1/5

3.5 ⭐️
This was a cute, easy to read story that is a perfect summer time book. Also, the cover is absolutely gorgeous and immediately drew me in!

This is a perfect book to read to really get into the summer vibe, with the setting really capturing the camp and summer camp feeling. The romance between Autumn and Jamie was super cute and their banter and overall chemistry was a lot of fun to read. Plus, who doesn’t love a good (sorta) second chance romance between former high school sweet hearts.

However, the middle 50-60% did drag on a bit, where I did find myself pretty bored with what was going on. A lot of it was very predictable and it had me skimming through parts of it just to try to speed things along. With that said though, I still really enjoyed the story and the FMC & MMC.
If you’re looking for a light, summery romance that’s fun and comforting, this is definitely worth checking out!

Thank you NetGalley & the publisher for this eARC!

3,5

J'étais vraiment très hypée parce le résumé de ce livre et le concept. Un camp de vacances pour adultes, je trouvais ça complètement génial. Et puis l'aspect seconde chance aussi.
Ce fut une lecture sympathique mais j'ai trouvé que j'avais du mal à m'attacher pleinement aux personnages et à vouloir qu'ils soient ensembles (ce qui est dommage dans une romance).
Je l'ai quand même trouvé très bien écrit et pour une lecture de vacances, c'était vraiment très bien.

This was a unique and cute story with really well done writing so it was hard to put down! The concept grabbed my attention but the way it all played out held me on each page!

⭐️.5
🌶

“I feel like I’ve loved you for my entire life, Autumn. There’s nothing I want more than to make you happy. The moment you kicked my ass in our first debate, I knew I was done for.”

I honestly feel bad for not liking this book. I literally contemplated DNFing a couple of times. This is due to it feeling underwhelming and I just didn't connect or like the characters at all. Considering it's a second chance romance, it's supposed to pull you in, but with this one, it felt like they broke up, then decided to randomly get back together because they met after 10 years. No angst. No tension. No chemistry. And it honestly makes me feel horrible to write this.

Honestly even after reading it; it got to a point I just started skimming through it because I was ready to get it over and done with, It still didn't make proper sense why they were even together. It felt like they were two different people in two different paths that connected by chance. Maybe it's because we never got flashbacks of them as teenagers, but I just don't get it.

Also before it gets to these two, it goes around the secondary characters, who took over most of the book. But I had no interest in them at all. It just made me feel more confused.

And them just getting back together after the camp, suddenly reconnecting and feelings from ten years ago resurfacing, it just felt off. Their whole situation felt more like a summer fling. And then Jamie's decision at the end, that was literally my breaking point. As much as, yes it's fiction, yes it's not real, that decision was just unbelievable and unnecessary. Unfortunately i'm convinced these two won't last, they'll realise they're two different people chasing different things again and they'll end it again.

I apologise that I didn't like this book, I tried so hard, but it wasn't a bit of me unfortunately.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and the authors for providing me this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This book was fine if you wanted a very easy, silly, summer read. However, if you are looking for character development and a decent plot - this is not it. From the start I felt like all the characters (not just the two main ones) were so immature. It felt so weird reading a book where the characters are in their late twenties and acting like they're twelve. I get it, it's an adult summer camp but also, this is not how late 20-year olds act.

There was also zero emotional depth. Everyone seemed to be a terrible friend to one another. I had no interest in whether or not the FMC and MMC got together at the end (don't get me started on the ending - it was absurd). This book just didn't do it for me. It had a lot of promise but did not deliver, sadly.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was exactly the kind of romance I was in the mood for so I really enjoyed reading this book. The summer vibes and camp setting were perfect for this time of year and I love the idea of an adult summer camp - it sounds so fun.

The romance was really sweet and I liked both of the main characters a lot. The reason Autumn and Jamie broke up in the past was a little anticlimactic but was realistic which I appreciated. The side characters added a lot too and made the whole camp feel like a real place.

I'd definitely be interested in reading more by these authors :)

Second chance romance..... well sign me up. I love the idea of adult camp and this book gave me all the nostalgia and all the feelings. I enjoyed the dual POV and getting to know everyone else through Jamie and Autumn. I am excited to read more from these authors. A very cute, fun spicey summer read.

Okay but why does this camp not actually exist?? Because I would 100% sign up tomorrow. The whole setting was so fun and whimsical — adult summer camp, s’mores drinks, lakeside vibes, bonfires — literally my dream vacation.
I really enjoyed Jamie and Autumn’s second-chance romance. High school sweethearts turned exes, thrown back together in the middle of camp chaos?? Yes, please. Their chemistry was definitely still there, and I loved the mix of nostalgia + steamy vibes.
Jamie’s character growth felt a little fast for me, but I still liked seeing him loosen up and realize there’s more to life than work. Autumn was amazing — she felt so grounded, and I loved the little found-family feel she had with the camp crew.
Such a fun, summery read with a swoony second-chance romance. Definitely makes me want to see what the rest of the Camp Starlight series has in store!

This was a quick fun read and it's also short. it's perfect for summer or vacations.
Loved the plot of it.
Autumn and Jamie's story was really interesting. How they decided to give themselves a second chance.
There was a reasonable amount of spice which I enjoyed.
Overall a great read.

Cute and quick easy read. So perfect for summer reading. I love the development in their relationship. Definitely recommend.

3.75!

As someone who grew up going to overnight summer camp for 6 weeks every summer from the age of 8 to 20, this book really hit home for me. Although this was a lot more glamping than the summer camp I attended, it would have to be for adults in their 30s or older. There were so many things I related to in this book that are 100% accurate. Every day feels like a week, every week a month when you're on camp time and the relationships you build in a very short amount of time reflect that. When you spend 24/7 with people, the barriers and insecurities melt away. Finding your partner or your best friends within the span of a week like the characters we saw in Camp Love is 100% accurate--I know and have experienced it myself.

Although the book itself was a little kitschy, it matched my expectations for a book about adult summer camp would be. It did what I anticipate the goal was, to allow readers to reflect on their childhoods and the relationships in their lives and remember that there must be balance. What I would give to go back to those easy and carefree summers of my childhood, where I spent every summer on the lake, sailing, canoeing, doing arts and crafts, and being with my favourite people.

If you’ve ever worked yourself into burnout and dreamed of chucking your laptop into a lake this one is for you!

Jamie’s journey in Camp Love is strikingly relatable. His relentless drive for career success leaves him isolated, until a forced trip to Camp Starlight nudges him toward rest and reconnection. This is a heartfelt exploration of what happens when we step away from the grind long enough to remember who we are—and who we might still become.

Autumn thought she had her dream career all figured out, but when that didn’t pan out, she had to rethink everything. So many of us can relate—thinking we have the perfect plan, only to realize it’s not what we really want. Sometimes, the best things come from letting go and trying something totally unexpected, just like Autumn did at Camp Starlight.

Reading Camp Love felt deeply nostalgic, with childhood memories coming alive through campfires, arts & crafts, and scavenger hunts.

I loved the pace of this story—it kept me hooked! The feelings it stirred were spot on, and those spicy scenes? The spice in this story wasn’t just thrown in for kicks—it truly added to the heart and heat of the story! As a child-free millennial I loved this didn't end with kids!

Together, their stories remind us that sometimes stepping away from the expected path opens the door to healing, growth, and unexpected connections.

At Camp Starlight, the only thing hotter than the campfire is the chemistry sizzling between Jamie and Autumn.

I loved the adult summer camp setting and this book made me wish I were there with the characters! This was a very sweet second chance romance and it had me swooning a time or two.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
* Second chance romance
* Summer camp romance
* First loves

Thank you to NetGalley, Ellie Belmont & Lacey Cole, and Just a Spark Publishing for this eARC!
This was a good character-driven romance with an idyllic romantic setting at an adult summer camp, and I enjoyed it!

I liked their dual POV, and how in the beginning they do a lot of internal reminiscing to give a good description of their lives together before and then after for the last ten years. It helps propel the tension forward once all of that is established and understood, while at camp, so the in-the-moment events there make it interesting as you wonder how things will play out with them. It’s a long time to be apart, and how they handle their surprise and feelings made the buildup of their rekindled relationship really enjoyable!

While their HEA surprised me, it made sense and I really liked the epilogue as it gave great insight into how well things progressed for them once they chose each other. It was perfect for them! ❤️

This book was just plain fun. Sweet as a fire toasted s’more, too! The setting and the characters came alive, and I found myself wanting to go to this camp! The camaraderie of the side characters was almost as fun as the romance itself. A great read to close off the summer. The only thing I would gripe about is that it takes just a little too long for our couple to really get to talk to one another.

I received an ARC of this book and am leaving an honest review.

I liked the idea of this novel! Summer camp for adults?? count me in!
I enjoyed the setting, the summer camp activities, the gossip between the counselors and the second chance romance between Jamie and Autumn <3
Although, I did not like the ending- it felt sort of rushed.
But other than that it's a pretty light read- perfect to pick up this summer!

Thank you to the authors, the publishing company and netgalley for this arc!

Things I loved about this book:
-The nostalgic camp vibes
-Jamie and Autumn's second chance romance
-The spice
-The best friend side characters.


The formatting of this ARC made it really difficult for me to get through. I would have enjoyed reading this more and it would have been easier on my eyes.