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The Happy Camper: (A Clean Contemporary Romance Novel of Frest Starts and Family Drama Set in Small-Town Oregon)

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Home is the place to heal . . . right? At least, that's what Dillon Michaels is hoping as she leaves her disappointing career and nonstarter love life behind to help her grieving and aging grandfather on his small Oregon farm. The only problem? Her eccentric mother beat her there and has taken over Dillon's old room. After a few nights of sleeping on a sagging sofa, Dillon is ready to give up, until she receives an unlikely gift--her grandfather's run- down vintage camp trailer, which she quickly resolves to restore with the help of Jordan Atwood, the handsome owner of the local hardware store. But just when things are finally beginning to run smoothly, Dillon's noncommittal ex- boyfriend shows up with roses . . . and a ring. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Revell


Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 3, 2020


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0800737237


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 38


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.9 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.88 x 8.5 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #182,717 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #287 in Contemporary Christian Romance #5,175 in Clean & Wholesome Romance (Books) #16,285 in Contemporary Romance (Books)


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  • loved it!
Such a great story about how choosing what matters makes a difference. Loved all the characters, Dillon, Grandpa, Margot, Jordan, Janelle and Vivian. To have camping as the backdrop was a fabulous idea. I loved everything about the story! Wonder where everyone is now?
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025 by Patty

  • Cozy summer reading
The Happy Camper is an enjoyable light read. Dillon leaves her career and flaky ex boyfriend behind to spend some time at her grandfather’s farm to figure out what she wants out of life. She’s surprised when she arrives that her mother is there for pretty much the same reason. Her grandfather gifts her a vintage trailer which she jumps at the chance to revamp and restore. She soon finds herself attracted to Jordan the local hardware store owner who also owns a vintage trailer and helps her pick out supplies. When her ex boyfriend realizes what a mistake he made and shows up at the farm unexpectedly he puts Dillon’s reserve to the test. Will she and Jordan hit it off and ride off into the sunset or will she go back to Brandon? Will her mother get back with Don and find true happiness? Grab this enjoyable book and find out! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024 by Tmom68

  • What a different book
So great to read a different book! The story was so much fun! Just found her books and love them.
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2024 by Mary Miller

  • A Solid Three-STAR Story
When I first saw the cover for The Happy Camper by Melody Carlson I knew I had to read this book. I mean, it’s got to be one of the cutest covers ever! I’m torn though on how to adequately review this story. On the one hand, the storyline and pacing make The Happy Camper an easy and enjoyable read. But on the other hand, there are a few things that just didn’t sit well with me, and that left me a little disappointed. To make this review simple, I’m just going to quickly bullet-point my likes and struggles. LIKES Dillon’s Grandpa is an excellent character. I loved everything about him. Grandpa alone is worth reading this unique story. His love for his granddaughter is obvious right from the start, but what I love the most about his character is his ability to see Dillon. He gets her! He sees all her hard work, her pain, frustrations, and anger. He also sees her spunk, creativity, and passion. Plus, he is always there for Dillon in a way no one else really is. Grandpa is an endearing character I won’t soon forget! I absolutely love the campers in this story and want one right now! Watching Dillon undertake the job of cleaning out, rebuilding, and remodeling her little camper is the BEST part of this story. I enjoyed the attention to detail that Carlson put into these parts of the story. It felt like I was with Dillon the first time she saw — and smelled — her camper. When she went to the Silver Slipper to make her cute purchases, I was right there with Dillon. And, when it was all said and done, I could easily visualize The Desert Rose in all her camper glory! Who knew reading about campers could be so much fun?! STRUGGLES I absolutely hated Dillon’s ex-boyfriend. He is a creepy stalker. He made me so uncomfortable I wanted to stop reading the novel. When someone says, “NO!” they mean “NO!” I understand that the idea is for him to be a conflict that gets between Dillon and Jordan, but it did NOT work for me. I didn’t see him as a character that moved the plot forward. He just mega-creeped me out. Dillon is a frustrating heroine. I had to keep reminding myself that she was in her 30s because she very rarely came off as an adult. Often, she felt like she was a 19-year old. Randomly, and without any real cause, Dillon would fly into these odd jealous moments, which made her seem incredibly immature. And, they didn’t make sense. If she just would have communicated with others, half of these weird jealous fits would never have been. Because of these jealous fits and her immaturity, I struggled really hard to relate to Dillon, and that was disappointing. In my book, The Happy Camper is a solid 3-STAR story. The plot is engaging and fast-paced. There are some really quirky and sweet characters throughout. And, the campers are fabulous. I want to go camping ASAP! But I did have enough struggles with some parts of this novel to keep me from rating it higher than 3-STARS. I purchased a review copy of this novel in eBook form from Amazon.com on April 6, 2020, in order to review. I also received a paperback copy of this book from the publisher, Revell, in order to review. In no way has this influenced my review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2020 by Nicole S.

  • Cute fast read
I enjoyed this book. The details for the camper trailer were so good that I could picture them in my mind while reading!
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2024 by Wendy Giordano

  • Very cute read
This novel had many feel good moments and was a comfort to read. I liked the homey feel the book gave off in it’s story.
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024 by Kindle Customer

  • I want to buy a camper!
Very cute story that finds Dillon dumping her boyfriend, quitting her job and packing up to go home. Her grandfather gives her an old trailer to make her own. She finds she's got a real nack for decorating trailers. She contemplates her path forward. Will it include her a new "friend" Jordan; her old boyfriend Brandon, who keeps turning up like an bad penny; her free spirited mother, who always leaves her in the lurch; and two adorable nieces of Jordan? What she does know is that she wants to be around her grandfather and make God an active part of her life. The story is fun, interesting, full of good and wise sayings. Lots of laughter and a little too syrupy for my taste. Good summer read. Jordan, Brandon, Dillon ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020 by LTBn2books

  • Wonderful Book
I loved this book! A young woman finding her niche in life after hurt and disappointment! It was so touching and had a happy ending! I enjoy all of these books from this author!
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2023 by Irva Robidoux

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