Christmas Camp: A Novel

by Karen Schaler

Overview

Now a Hallmark Original Movie

From the screenwriter of the smash Netflix hit, A CHRISTMAS PRINCE, comes her debut novel about a woman who discovers the true meaning of Christmas, with the help of a unique camp and a very special someone. Now with the Bonus Short Story CHRISTMAS CAMP WEDDING!

Haley Hanson’s idea of the perfect Christmas is escaping to the Caribbean to work so she can avoid all the traditional Christmas distractions. Over the years, she’s sacrificed her personal life to climb the corporate ladder at a prestigious Boston advertising agency. Now she just needs to land a coveted Christmas toy company account to make partner. But first her boss thinks she needs a holiday attitude adjustment and ships her off to a Christmas Camp at Holly Peak Inn to help her find her Christmas spirit.

Arriving at the charming mountainside inn, Haley meets the owner’s handsome son, Jeff, and feels an instant spark, but resists the attraction, refusing to be distracted from her goal of doing all the required Christmas tasks as fast as possible so she can get back to work.

At first Haley struggles with all the traditional Christmas Camp activities. It’s not until she finally allows herself to slow down, live in the moment, and let Christmas back into her heart, that she begins to grow closer to Jeff. But when he finds out Haley’s come up with a plan to help his dad save the struggling inn while he’s been trying to convince his dad to sell it, their relationship takes a serious holiday hit. Now it will take the magic of the season to bring these two hearts together.

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062950239
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	09/24/2019
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	448
Sales rank:	691,909
Product dimensions:	4.10(w) x 6.60(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Karen Schaler is a three-time Emmy Award–winning storyteller, author, screenwriter, journalist, and national TV host. She has written original screenplays for Netflix, Hallmark, and Lifetime Christmas movies, including the Netflix sensation A Christmas Prince. Karen wrote the Hallmark movie and novel Christmas Camp, and the sequel novella, Christmas Camp Wedding. Traveling to more than sixty-five countries as the creator and host of Travel Therapy TV, Karen is constantly inspired by the diverse people, places, and cultures she encounters. All of Karen’s stories are uplifting, filled with heart and hope.

Editorial Reviews

With its perfectly evoked New England winter wonderland setting and cast of charming characters, Schaler’s delightful debut will warm the heart of even the most hardened Scrooge.” — Booklist

“A charming movie-to-book crossover that would be right at home on the Hallmark Channel and a winner for fans looking for a touching holiday read.” — Library Journal

“Schaler knows just what audiences hunger for at Christmas and sprinkles it generously throughout this title.” — Entertainment Weekly

From the Publisher

Schaler knows just what audiences hunger for at Christmas and sprinkles it generously throughout this title.

Entertainment Weekly

With its perfectly evoked New England winter wonderland setting and cast of charming characters, Schaler’s delightful debut will warm the heart of even the most hardened Scrooge.

Booklist

With its perfectly evoked New England winter wonderland setting and cast of charming characters, Schaler’s delightful debut will warm the heart of even the most hardened Scrooge.

Booklist