10 Weeks

by Mia Josephs, Janna Watts

10 weeks, 3 counsellors... summer love shouldn't be this complicated.

Kay-Kay has known Alex since she was first a camper. He's always been her friend, the guy who gets her more than anyone else. Now, she's nineteen and suddenly he's become more. But with so much of her life still ahead of her, Kay-Kay isn't sure if risking her heart will be worth risking her future.

Jody is not the girl who goes after the hottie. She's the girl who sits in the corner with her steady boyfriend and observes. But when her boyfriend unexpectedly dumps her, and the Irish bartender seems interested... This might have to be her summer of firsts.

Sam doesn't do love. She's tested those waters and has no interest in nearly drowning again. But a summer away from the perfect guy isn't doing anything to heal her heart. Memories of Nate along with his constant texts lead Sam into a self-destructive spiral. And it's only when he forces his way back into her life that she learns the only way to save herself is to open her heart.

Genres: New Adult, Romance, Young Adult, Contemporary, Ebooks, Summer, Coming Of Age

288 pages, Paperback

First published August 31, 2012

About the author

Mia's a middle and high school teacher turned writer. She's obsessed with modern art, places with real museums, and In N Out Burger. She is more afraid of snakes than bears, rivers than oceans, and loves to sail. Writing smart, tough women and the men who can keep up with them is her passion. She is most often found sitting next to her computer with a bottle of Pellegrino and dark chocolate almonds, or hiding behind the pages of a fabulous book.

She writes contemporary and historical love stories - almost always in the New Adult age group.

Reviews

[Laura's Book Addiction · Rating 4 out of 5]

10 Weeks by Jolene Perry and Janna Watts (Pen name for a new signed author to Simon & Schuster) is a enjoyable read for one of my favourite type of books called New Adult.

10 weeks is set in a Summer Camp and tells the story of 3 friends working at the camp.

Kay-Kay is the first story and my favourite out of all 3 just because it was so different and I loved that. Kay-Kay is in love with Alex who also works at the Camp but the trouble is she is 19 and he is 40. I loved loved how this story was told I loved Kay-Kay and HELL I would have fallen for Alex as well.(PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Jolene & Janna write more for this couple)

Jody is the second story and it tells her story of trying to be perfect for her family and coping with her ex-boyfriend who she thought she would marry and he also works across the lake at the boys camp then she meets Liam the hottie bartender who is "too tattooed,too smirky, too Irish" BUT who says these are bad things bring on the new Jody.

Sam is the third and last story and my least favourite just because I felt this story has been over wrote in YA. Sam has run away from her boyfriend because he dared to say the three words she never wanted to hear "I Love You". So Sam is hiding out at Camp teaching dance and trying to forget her boyfriend and come up with ways to get over him but then he turns up at Camp!!!

Over all 10 Weeks keep my reading and If you love YA or New Adult you should read this NOW!!!!

[Fred]

Blurb soon, o beloved Jolene? No "B," I see, so there's a clue!

[Jay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Update (after finishing the book): this book is divided into three 60 page stories about each one of the girls at the summer camp. I'm going to do separate ratings for each one:

Kay Kay: 4 stars
Jody: 3.5 to 4 stars
Sam: 3 stars

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10 Weeks is part of a new emerging genre called New Adult. I am sure you have already heard about this genre and Jolene Perry even discusses above. 10 Weeks is set during 10 weeks of summer camp and is about three girls who are counselors. We’ve got Kay Kay who is 19 and is in love with a man that is 40. Then we’ve got Jody who can’t get over her two-year boyfriend breaking up with her because they now moved in different “directions”. And lastly is Sam, the girl who is running away from the love she thinks she doesn't deserve. Each girl’s part is 60 pages long.

We start off with Kay Kay. She’s this 19-year-old independent girl who doesn’t care about what anyone thinks. She does what she wants and when she sets her mind on something, or shall I say someone, she usually gets what she wants. Over here it is Alex, the 40-year-old counselor. I enjoyed Kay Kay’s story the most out of all of them because it was definitely unique from the usual YA novels I read. Kay Kay’s story is for the span of all 10 weeks, you also see her conversing with Jody and Sam and you get hints of what is going on in their time at the camp. The next story is about Jody, we go back to the first day of camp. She’s heartbroken over the breakup. However when she lays eyes on the new bartender at The Little Minnow Bar and Grill close to camp. He’s Irish and maybe the distraction she needs? But Jody is a commitment kind of girl and adding in a heartbreak? This relationship was full of hiccups and frustration for me, though I really enjoyed it. Again you can relate to these girls in how they make their decisions; Jody is 20, she’s not reckless and impulsive. She thinks of the consequences and I sometimes miss that in YA novels.

The last 60 pages stat again at the beginning of camp and this time we see Sam, a clichéd 21-year-old bad girl who is running away from what truly makes her happy because she thinks she doesn’t deserve that. Now here… this is a story I’ve read many times in YA novels, with a little less swearing and bad attitude. I personally enjoyed this story the least since I find it very frustrating, in a bad way, that someone would think so little of themselves that they think they don’t deserve happiness. Overall I really enjoyed 10 Weeks, this is told from three very different girls. Jolene Perry and Janna Watts have written a great New Adult novel that breaks the usual stories of YA novels. I hope they continue on writing more NA novels together or alone because I need more of the NA genre!

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three different stories and three different ratings really. The first with Kay-Kay and Alex was the best of the bunch. 3.5 stars! I really enjoyed Kay-Kay as a character and her relationship with Alex. Jody's story was OK ( 3 stars) and Sam's just terrible. 1.5 stars. OMG I'm so tired of characters who ruin relationships over nothing. Because they are afraid of getting hurt and all they do is seeing to that they most certainly will. Sam was a horrible person and notjing happened in the story to make me like her. She worked as the friend but could not carry a story ( not even a short one).

[Melissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh... I honestly could not get into this one. I read all of Kay-Kay's story but only a couple of the chapters in Jody's story. Maybe it was the style of writing... Idk, but I just couldn't get into it. Maybe I will try it again later... But for now I will stick with my rating. This book just didn't do it for me.

[Alina Man · Rating 4 out of 5]

The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is because it was just too short for me. Instead of dividing the book in three, i wish it was made into a trilogy. Each little story will leave you wanting for more.

[Luisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Por fin pude leer el último capítulo >< me gustaron mucho las tres historias, cada una en su estilo particular :3 precaución, podrías morir de un coma diabético ^^

[Megan Weiss · Rating 2 out of 5]

The premise makes it sound so promising but instead of a novel it’s 3 disjointed short stories with no plot, depth, or climax.

[Christina Rod · Rating 4 out of 5]

Christina's BookReviews

(Separate rating for each story below)
RECAP:

Kay Kay and Alex have been friends since her first day of camp. This year she is determined to get him to finally notice her and her love for him. Even if that means breaking some rules. The problem is their relationship would be complicated. Alex is twice her age. Will this feisty 19yr old get her way? Or will her heart be broken?

Jody is having the worse summer ever. After a two year relationship her boyfriend Jeff dumps her without a second thought. Jody thought she had her whole life figured out. Finish her business degree get a career and marry Jeff. When her perfect life shatters she is lost. She isn't like Kay Kay or Sam. She's innocent. But when the gorgeous bartender at Little Minnow sets her world on fire Jo will learn how to finally let go and be her. Or will her heart be shattered again?

Sam doesn't care about anything but partying and having the time of her life at the miserable camp this summer. She HAS to forget. Nate wasn't suppose to happen. She wasn't prepared for what was thrown her way. Will Sam get her wish or will she finally see the good in her?



Each different, but all facing the same thing. Complicated Love.


MY RECAP:

3.5 Stars-I enjoyed Kay Kay's story with Alex and although it weirded me out at first I was happy when everything seemed to work out for them. Her go for what you want attitude was exactly what was needed and what made her story great to read.

4 Stars-Jody's story was definitely my favorite. Although she frustrated me at times I loved seeing the transformation in her. I loved Liam and the impact he had on her change. I loved how he was patient and loving with her. Although he screwed up he made up for it and had me on his good side again. When I got to the end of her story I was sad and wished for more.

3 Stars-The story I liked least was Sam's. I understood where her fear came from and why she ran but didn't really connect to her character. She was really bitchy and slutty and then everything just patched up. She got scared, she ran, she tried to forget, she ran back. That sums up her story.

The one thing I would have liked was for the girls to have more of a connection. It seemed like they were all just friends because they were stuck at camp.

All in all I enjoyed reading this. The first two stories were the best. Jody's being my favorite. Anyone looking for a light read will enjoy these three stories.

[Angie · Rating 3 out of 5]

10 Weeks follows three friends during one summer. Kay-Kay, Jody, and Sam are all counselors at an all girls camp, and this is the summer where all of them find love. The story doesn’t alternate POV. Instead, we get Kay-Kay’s story first, followed by Jody’s, then Sam’s. Even though it’s the same exact time frame, it’s not repetitive. There are mentions of events that happened, but that’s to be expected. And they’re from a different POV, so we see a different side to things.

Kay-Kay’s story was my favorite part of 10 Weeks. She’s 19 and in love with a man twice her age. She’s known Alex since she was a nine year old camper herself, but now she’s all grown up. Kay-Kay is not shy about her feelings (or anything, really) so it’s all up to Alex whether or not things develop between them. Sure, it seems kind of creepy for a 40 year old man to be interested in a 19 year old, especially one he knew as a child. But who cares?! She’s grown now, and they’re into each other! I loved it!

Jody’s story was good too, but there was some annoying drama near the end that kind of ruined it for me. Jody is dealing with her ex who works at the neighboring boys’ camp. He hasn’t told his parents that they broke up, and wants her to keep up appearances. But Jody has her eye on Liam, the local bartender. She isn’t sure if she should go for it or not, but when’s the last time she did something for herself? I also liked how her story dealt with figuring out what to do in college when you’re already close to graduation. Stay on the same path since you’re so close, or jump ship?

10 Weeks kind of lost me with Sam’s story. I cannot deal with the “I don’t know how to be in a relationship” trope. Sam comes from a rough background, but she seems to have found the perfect boyfriend in Nate. But instead of staying with him when things get serious, she runs off to be a camp counselor without telling him. She pulls the “I don’t know how to love someone so good” card and I just couldn’t. Loving is not something you need to “know how” to do. You either do, or you don’t. Stop being stupid.

In the end, I did enjoy 10 Weeks overall. Kay-Kay and Alex’s story was more than enough to make up for the parts that I didn’t like.

Read more of my reviews at Pinkindle Reads & Reviews.

[The Sweet Bookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the story of 3 girls and their summer working at a camp. They are the counselor's and this is their story. It's as if each girl gets her own novella and they are all compiled a book together. I loved it. I got just enough from each story/girl. This really made me want to go back to summer camp. Oh how I miss those times! I never got to go for longer than a week though, and that would have seriously been my bread and butter.

Kay-Kay
19 yrs old and in love with a 40 yr old. Sounds weird, but it wasn't at all. AT. ALL. I've never thought age mattered and I love hearing stories like these. Kay-Kay and Alex have been friends since she was 9 yrs old and coming to camp. Now she's a counselor and she's had her sights set on Alex for a long time. This summer she's going to do something about it. I loved her personality and I loved watching them fall in love with each other. I actually wouldn't mind a follow-up story with these two.

Jody
She's my favorite story. I guess I'm most like Jody. She is 21 and kind of a prude, well... she's just a little naive. She just hasn't had a lot of life's experiences. She doesn't want to drink alcohol and she's not ready to have sex yet. She is her own person. Living life the way she wants. Her boyfriend of 2 yrs broke up with her and she is heartbroken. She meets the bartender Liam {he's Irish!} and things start to change. Let me tell you that this couple was my favorite. I just love them with all of me. I love Liam and I really really hope we get a follow up novella on them. I need it.

Sam
She's the screw up. I wanted to slap her silly a few times. She just doesn't know what to do with herself. She's in love with Nate but doesn't want to say it. Why would he want her? She is the most harsh of the group. She has really messed things up. She's running and that's why she is back at camp this summer. I loved seeing her change of heart and her courage to just go for it.

This is a really great novella and it makes me really want to go camping. I hope we get a follow up of all these love stories. I just want to touch base with them all. See how they all are. If you're looking for a great quick read then 10 Weeks is it!!

[Josh · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book focuses on three somewhat independent stories bound together by the space and time spent in a Wisconsin summer camp. While each of the three stories can be read as a stand-alone piece, they work synergistically creating a well crafted piece of fiction.

The three main protagonists at the outset seem to be quite different characters, and that helps in keeping thire stories differentiated. Despite these differences in personalities and life histories, they all are forced to navigate the uncomfortable space between adolescence and adulthood.

These difficulties are manifested, and amplified, through each woman's interactions with a particular man. It is through these very different character's approaches to sailing similar waters that we gain insight into how they think and react, as well as draw useful inferences as to what common problems everyone at that age must endure.

The three characters are friends and in the end it is that friendship that provides the strength for the women to deal with the men in (and out) of their lives. The reader is left pulling for the characters, perhaps because they are not perfect people. Rather it is their foibles that not only help the reader relate to but sometimes yell at the protagonists.

The three narratives each are intertwined in such a way as reflect the relationships among the three women. While each one could be read independently, when taken together they bring about a richer experience. The book moves at a good pace, with enough levity to provide the reader a little mental break. My only critique is that some of the ancillary characters have the potential to be more fully fleshed out. While not critical to the enjoyment of the book, their are glimpses of other interesting stories that remain sadly untold at this point in time.

Overall I really enjoyed this book, and have recommended it to a broad audience. Who wouldn't enjoy spending a fun Saturday night with these women?

[Levian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kay-Kay had new Alex since she was nine, attending summer camp. he had always been her friend, leading her and understanding her more than anyone else. now that she turned nineteen, Alex had became something more, but he was forty. she way she wanted him had her struggle whether giving her heart will be worth risking her future over. Jody wasn't the type of girl who went after the good-looking guys, she enjoyed the company of her steady boyfriend that she had been together for years. but when he dumped her out of the blue and the hot Irish bartender seemed interested in getting to know her, the summer became anything but expected. Sam had bad experience with love. meeting Nate, the perfect guy for her was terrifying. she ran, but he followed with texts and finally forced his way back into her life, forcing her to confront her fear by opening her heart.

though everything took place during that 10 weeks of summer camp, it was actually 3 separate romance. all 3 girls were different and had their own strength. Kay-Kay was the most daring of all, flaunting everything she had just to tease Alex. Alex failing to reveal that he had an ex-wife threw Kay-Kay off her balance but soon regained it as she was unable to bear with the thought of losing him. Jody was the only virgin among the girls, causing her to be often teased. getting the hot guy was never her intention, yet her firm personality drew him in. Sam was the one that had the perfect guy. being dancers, they fit into each others' arm so perfectly that it was painful to see them spending time apart. while it was fun to read about these romances, it could be even more engaging if they had more connection between them.

my review: here

[Dibi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Me encantó. Aunque debieron haber sido tres libros en vez de tres historias en una, cuando se acababan simplemente quería mas y mas de ellos. Ame lo coqueta y frentera que era Kay-Kay, no te encuentras todos los días con un personaje como ella.
—Santo Thor. Lindo trasero.
Se da la vuelta y el más mínimo rubor se arrastra hasta su cuello. Ja. Lo tengo. Se recupera con otro bufido.
—¿Siempre dices exactamente lo que estás pensando?
Sonrío.
—Contigo lo hago. Tienes edad suficiente para ser mi padre, pero para mí eres lo suficientemente caliente como para meterme contigo.
Deja caer el tiro al blanco con un fuerte golpe.
—Kay-Kay, estás a cargo de las jóvenes este verano. Probablemente deberías moderar tu lengua.
Le guiño un ojo.
—Alex. Estoy tan contenta de que estés interesado en lo que está haciendo mi lengua. Este verano acaba de incrementarse en posibilidades.
Sam me irrito un poco, fue de cerca la que menos me gusto de las tres, pero al final del libro me sentí muy feliz por ella, así que definitivamente fue una muy buena lectura.. Ahhh, ¿y les dije que Liam es irlandés? Bueno lo es, y yo tengo esta cosa -mas bien obsesión- por ellos. Así que si, muyyyyyy buena lectura.

[Shay · Rating 2 out of 5]

There wasn't much to this book. It is really three short novellas in one book. There was some overlap, but not a ton.

I liked Kay-Kay's story. It was an interesting concept. I do think Alex liking her was a bit odd since he has known her since she was nine, but she is older now. I think the back and forth of their relationship was realistic. I liked how they ended the summer, nothing definitive but they were going to try.

Jo's story was interesting. She is not like most 21 year olds. I think her breakup with Jeff was also real. A two-year relationship does not just end; they still had a lot they needed to figure out. And Liam was just what Jo needed. Whether they continue a relationship after camp or not, we don't know, but he was what she needed.

I didn't really like Sam's story. I just felt that there wasn't much to it. I did get that all her "problems" were things she had to deal with herself. I guess it was good that she didn't spend all her alone time with a boy, but she did spend all that time thinking about one.

Each story was short and easy to read. I did like that each character was very different. There was someone for everyone to relate to.
However, I think each story could have been developed more and been its own novel and created a trilogy.

[Nila · Rating 4 out of 5]

An Enjoyable read about three friends that are counselors at a summer camp for young girls. Split into three separate stories about falling in love,first Alex and Kay-Kay;Alex is 21 years older than her so a relationship between them seems impossible to him.But Alex tries to deny that feels something for her.Kay-Kay can be very persuasive!
Second is Jody who has recently broke up and her ex-boyfriend who happens to be a counselor at the boys camp across the lake.On their first night out Jody meets Liam an Irish guy a bartender everyone drools all over him. But he notices Jody and the attraction is instant. But can she love again so quickly after being dumped?
Sam has run away from Nate because he said I love you and she doesn't think she is good enough for him.She spends her free time trying to prove him that she is not good by finding boys and hooking up with them.A girl from the camp will give her a lesson about love making Sam think about some things.
I thought all three stories were well linked together but thought that Sam had a back-story we never really find out, that makes her so afraid of hearing I love you.

[Jenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 Friends, 1 Summer, 4 Stars!

Yep, 4 out of 5 stars! I have been reading some really good books lately.


Kay-Kay: She is a girl who knows what she wants and goes after it. She has her heart set on Alex a man twice her age. ( She is 19 and he is 40 )

Jo: She has just gotten out of a 2 year relationship with a counselor from the boys camp. They are both back for the summer. ( Awkward! ) She wants to move on and the hot new bartender could just be the one. And he's Irish! Need I say more?

Sam: She has already found love and is running from it. She doesn't think she is worthy of Love because of things that happened in her past.

This is another book that has been sitting on my kindle unread. Looking at the cover I would not have guessed what was on the inside. This is my first new adult book. I was blown away. It had just the right amount of spice.

I really loved the format of the book also. It was told in three points of view without feeling repetitive. It was like 3 short stories that had similar elements but they were all unique. It moved so fast and at 3 am this morning I did not want to put it down but I had to.

Perfect summer read!

[Sofia Lazaridou · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kay-Kay,Jody and Sam find love,admit they are in love and fight for it in 10 weeks.

We start with Kay-Kay and Alex.Alex is 21 years older than her so a relationship between them seems impossible to him.But Kay-Kay can be very persuasive when she wants to and Alex feels something for her.

Second is Jody who has recently broke up and her ex happens to be in the boys camp across the lake.On their first night out Jody meets Liam an Irish guy who has the girls and women drool over him.But he notices Jody and the attraction is instant.

Sam has run away from Nate because he said I love you and she doesn't think she is good enough for him.She spends her free time trying to prove him that she is not good by finding boys and hooking up with them.A girl from the camp will give her a lesson about love making Sam think about some things.

The book was good and they author linked the stories perfectly and all of them were interesting.It would be nice if she publish another book with the girl but a year later to see how Kay-Kay and Alex,Jody and Liam,Sam and Nate are

[Marian]

Awwww. That was my first thought after finishing this book. The story focuses on 3 camp counselors as they each tackle their own romantic problems over the course of the summer.

Kay Kay's story was definitely my favorite. Her romance with Alex was definitely unconventional and unusual, but I'm a sucker for stories with much older men.

I related to Jody's story the most. I liked reading about her journey to taking chances and falling for Liam. And I'm glad she put Jeff in his place.

And last but not least, Sam's story. I didn't find hers as intriguing because I felt like I knew her the least. Part of this could be that her story happened last, and so we didn't get to know her very well until the end.

This story is a little unrealistic, but that's what makes it a great summer read. The characters made me smile a lot, and that's what I really look for in new adult/ya books.

My Rating: 4 stars

[Paula Chacin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quizás si cada historia hubiera sido un libro me habría animado mas, pero por la brevedad de cada historia y lo poco enigmáticas que fueron las escenas y los finales realmente nunca me sentí demasiado atrapada por la lectura, sin embargo, pude detectar ciertas moralejas entre los diálogos y las situaciones, eso me agrado, me hizo sonreír.

Mis frases favoritas:

"Probablemente debería permanecer bien lejos de un tipo que solo necesita una palabra para volverme suave"

"Quiero un nosotros, pero no se como hacerlo"

"Esta es la razón por la cual involucrarse con personas que podrían significar algo no funciona. Ellos te persiguen y te siguen incluso cuando están a miles de kilómetros de distancia"

"Porque a veces la primera vez que conoces a alguien te das cuenta del potencial que tiene de cambiar tu vida y no quería perder la oportunidad de eso."

[Michael Burhans · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting book. YA introduced me to the idea of books with multiple authors writing from multiple points of view. This was interesting because it takes the same time frame at the same location and shows it from three different points of view. all three protagonists are very different, and yet I can see them as friends in the circumstances of the book. i found myself caring about all three, and even more about a small character that appears only in one of the stories. I'd like to see Paloma's book someday. A worthy and fun read.

[Luisa B. · Rating 3 out of 5]

La verdad es que fue bastante meh.
La única protagonista que me llegó a medio gustar fue Kay-Kay... También su historia fue la única que me atrapó.
El resto es mas bien común y normalillo...

Reseña completa

[Christan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This wasn't my favorite Jolene book but I did like it. Kay-Kay, Jody, and Sam are returning camp counselors at an all girls summer camp. They each have their own issues they are avoiding and running away from back home. Jody's POV was definitely my favorite. I wasn't too fond of the other two characters because their personalities were annoying to me. Happy reading.

[Alexis Alexander · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 stories in one... Good read , fast , but left me wanting to know more. I like to know how things "end" this book only started the stories but I guess that's what the whole " 10 weeks" was about lol

[Nicole - Life on Valley Creek Lane · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this one up because it revolved around summer camp - appropriate for summer. I left wanting more from each of these 3 short stories. I enjoyed them and they left me feeling light and happy. All in all 3 great reads.

[Lisa Survillas · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the same 10 weeks of 3 different young women's experiences and thoughts. Would be nice for there to have been an epilogue so we know how each story ended or maybe another book...1 for each young woman !!

[Sharon · Rating 2 out of 5]

3 short stories about summer love.
Not good not bad, just ok.

[Leigh Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE these stories!
They make me miss camp so much, although my camp experience was never this steamy--LOL!

The ONLY crit I *might* agree with was I wanted MORE! Good stuff~ :o)

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full Review to come early next week..

[Lucy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Kay Kays story. Another great book!