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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 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.

Full of quirky characters, family drama, and sweet romance, The Happy Camper will have you scouring Craigslist for your own diamond-in-the-rough camper to restore and haunting your local hardware store for a handy guy to help your dreams come true.
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The Happy Camper
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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.


"This story is as sweet and spunky as the title. Melody is gifted at creating characters and settings right out of a Hallmark movie. Enter this charming world and you'll find yourself believing in fresh starts right along with Dillon."--Robin Jones Gunn, bestselling author of Becoming Us


Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of over two hundred books with sales of more than seven million, including many bestselling Christmas novellas, young adult titles, and contemporary romances. She received a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her many books, including Finding Alice. She and her husband live in central Oregon. Learn more at www.melodycarlson.com.

About the Author

Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of more than 250 books with sales of more than 7.5 million, including many bestselling Christmas novellas, young adult titles, and contemporary romances. She received a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, her novel All Summer Long has been made into a Hallmark movie, and the movie based on her novel The Happy Camper premiered on UPtv in 2023. She and her husband live in central Oregon. Learn more at MelodyCarlson.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Revell (March 3, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0800737237
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0800737238
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.88 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Melody Carlson has written more than 200 books (with sales around 6.5 million) for teens, women and children. That's a lot of books, but mostly she considers herself a "storyteller." Her novels range from serious issues like schizophrenia (Finding Alice) to lighter topics like house-flipping (A Mile in My Flip-Flops) but most of the inspiration behind her fiction comes right out of real life. Her young adult novels (Diary of a Teenage Girl, TrueColors etc.) appeal to teenage girls around the world. Her annual Christmas novellas become more popular each year. She's won a number of awards (including Romantic Time's Career Achievement Award, the Rita and the Gold Medallion) and some of her books have been optioned for film/TV. Carlson has two grown sons and makes her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and yellow Lab dog. To find out more about Melody Carlson, visit her website at http://www.melodycarlson.com/

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I'm a happy camper...
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I'm a happy camper...
Light hearted, fun, fast, read to get your mind off of everything that is going on in the world right now. A fun escape from reality. Carlson has the best reads, with family, love, a little bit of romance and some blessings all mixed in one story.I did find that it ended to fast, it felt a little bit rushed. But I enjoyed the story.I gave it 4 stars and it's the perfect book to read right now. The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are our own.
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Jeep Girl ♥️
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book Yet!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2023
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Love the whole book!! Characters are awesome!! Adventure packed!! Learn more appreciation on what you have so you’re more happy as is. Great story!! Highly recommend this book!!
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Tmom68
4.0 out of 5 stars Cozy summer reading
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024
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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!
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Irva Robidoux
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2023
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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!
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Susan Emmons
5.0 out of 5 stars This wonderful (feel good) book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2022
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This is the type of book that makes you feel better about yourself and the rest of the world. I liked it because there was no mystery, no scary stuff like what is in a thriller, plus there wasn’t any of that disgusting explicit sex. It was just a good story about every day life with some good, CLEAN romance thrown in for good measure.
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Nicole S.
3.0 out of 5 stars A Solid Three-STAR Story
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2020
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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.
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tammi
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2022
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Melody Carlson is a good writer. Her story flows and the characters are described so well, I felt I could see them in my mind. And most are lovable! Just like in life, got to have the ones who are determined or those not listening.
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LTBn2books
4.0 out of 5 stars I want to buy a camper!
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020
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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars If I could rate it higher, I would
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2021
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Saying that this book is wonderful is an understatement. The character development in a book is very important to me and this book did that so well. I love anything about campers so that was a bonus as well. This one describes life with all its ups and downs and with a big touch of romance and heartache. One of the best qualities of this story is that she loved the lord and prayed for His guidance...that makes this book a seven for me.
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rubystar
4.0 out of 5 stars A lovely read
Reviewed in Australia on January 8, 2021
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This is the perfect holiday read. Nicely paced and full of charm - you can almost imagine you are there too. The only thing that I found a bit frustrating were some of the characters eg Margot in the beginning, Vivienne and Brandon. Thankfully they got together in the end!
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