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June #2
Chasing June
June Laurie has it all—a budding career on the hit crime drama Forensic Faculty, a supportive and perfect boyfriend in her best friend Joseph Cleveland, and hopes of transferring her acting skills to the stage at college. But in a series of plot twists as dramatic as any Hollywood storyline, June's dreams dim with a heavy dose of grown-up reality. Once she starts school at BYU, June's days become filled with classes and the new challenge of dealing with jealous theatre majors who seem determined to give her the cold shoulder. Her happy plans for a future with "the one" take a turn, too, when Joseph dumps her to focus on preparing for his two-year LDS mission. Casting directors and the siren call of stardom beckon her back to California, while an old co-star appears on the scene to confuse things even more. Caught up in the drama of life—the type that has more intrigue, subplots, and unexpected romance than a murder mystery game—June starts to wonder if maybe her life's script might end with a grand finale she never saw coming.
320 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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About the author
Shannen Crane Camp
15 books253 followersShannen Crane Camp was born and raised in Southern California, where she developed a love of reading, writing, and anything having to do with film. After high school, she moved to Utah to attend Brigham Young University, where she received a degree in Media Arts and found herself a husband in fellow California native Josh Camp. The two now live in Utah with their miniature schnauzer Hemingway. Shannen's true love is Young Adult Fiction though she often dabbles in New Adult, Paranormal, and Mystery. She takes any opportunity to include her love of film and video games in her writing and you might just find a nerdy Easter Egg or two hidden in her works.
Shannen loves to hear from readers, so feel free to contact her at Shannencbooks@hotmail.com or visit her website for more information: http://shannencbooks.blogspot.com
Shannen loves to hear from readers, so feel free to contact her at Shannencbooks@hotmail.com or visit her website for more information: http://shannencbooks.blogspot.com
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February 28, 2016
I read Book 1 awhile ago and was amazed at how quickly I was able to jump right back in with these great characters! This series should definitely be read in order to get the full effect of the story.
June is now ready to go to college with her long-time friend and ex-boyfriend, Joseph. As a Mormon in Hollywood, it's a natural choice for her to go to BYU. Her expectations and her reality clash, leaving her disillusioned and lost. Joseph is preparing to serve a two-year mission and really can't have her distracting him from his goal. Meanwhile, Hollywood is calling and it's the chance of a lifetime.
June is a very likable character with a lot of tough decisions on her plate. I love that she's able to stand strong where her values are concerned and that she can look inward to see what changes she needs to make, even though some are a little late. She's just like any other college girl, trying to figure out who she is and where she belongs in life and those feelings are real. I love her friends, with all of their quirks. They seem like a big, unlikely, happy family and their loyalty and dedication to one another is so sweet.
I was swept away in another grand adventure and can't wait to continue on with the next book in the series!
Content: mild romance (kissing); moderate religious elements specific to the LDS church; mild violence (one near attack). Clean!
June is now ready to go to college with her long-time friend and ex-boyfriend, Joseph. As a Mormon in Hollywood, it's a natural choice for her to go to BYU. Her expectations and her reality clash, leaving her disillusioned and lost. Joseph is preparing to serve a two-year mission and really can't have her distracting him from his goal. Meanwhile, Hollywood is calling and it's the chance of a lifetime.
June is a very likable character with a lot of tough decisions on her plate. I love that she's able to stand strong where her values are concerned and that she can look inward to see what changes she needs to make, even though some are a little late. She's just like any other college girl, trying to figure out who she is and where she belongs in life and those feelings are real. I love her friends, with all of their quirks. They seem like a big, unlikely, happy family and their loyalty and dedication to one another is so sweet.
I was swept away in another grand adventure and can't wait to continue on with the next book in the series!
Content: mild romance (kissing); moderate religious elements specific to the LDS church; mild violence (one near attack). Clean!
November 1, 2013
Another great book from Shannen Camp. I love June. She is such an easy character to love. Fun and quirky in her own way. Joseph is a doll too, but things were different between them. Ryan was a surprisingly awesome addition. Excited for the next book.
December 15, 2014
Review to come.
Content: Clean
Content: Clean
December 4, 2013
Reviewed on Clean Teen Fiction
I loved this book!!! I enjoyed watching June navigate her way through life, college life! The references to my alma mater BYU (Brigham Young University) brought back so many memories. I felt like I was back on campus, seeing it for the first time.
My heart broke a little for June during her moments of feeling alone. I think many of us can relate to feeling lonely, especially those of us who went far from home for college. I wished she would have made more friends when she didn't get the friendship connection with Joseph she wanted, but that's not who June is.
There was a romantic twist in the story that I loved so much but can't talk about because I don't want to ruin the read for any of you. Just know it was romantic and swoon worthy. EEEEEKKK! Let's just say I have a new favorite character.
Thanks June for allowing me to join your ride of freshman year of college, old love, and new love. You'd love this series if you enjoy a good clean contemporary fiction with romance!
Content Ratings:
sexual: mild
language:none
violence: none
*I received the book from Shannen Crane Camp. I am not paid for my reviews. My reviews are solely my opinion.*
I loved this book!!! I enjoyed watching June navigate her way through life, college life! The references to my alma mater BYU (Brigham Young University) brought back so many memories. I felt like I was back on campus, seeing it for the first time.
My heart broke a little for June during her moments of feeling alone. I think many of us can relate to feeling lonely, especially those of us who went far from home for college. I wished she would have made more friends when she didn't get the friendship connection with Joseph she wanted, but that's not who June is.
There was a romantic twist in the story that I loved so much but can't talk about because I don't want to ruin the read for any of you. Just know it was romantic and swoon worthy. EEEEEKKK! Let's just say I have a new favorite character.
Thanks June for allowing me to join your ride of freshman year of college, old love, and new love. You'd love this series if you enjoy a good clean contemporary fiction with romance!
Content Ratings:
sexual: mild
language:none
violence: none
*I received the book from Shannen Crane Camp. I am not paid for my reviews. My reviews are solely my opinion.*
April 10, 2014
4.5
This is why I hate starting a series when it isn't done. I was so wanting to just keep reading about June's life. Sigh
So....now about the love triangle
Super good! Fun, flirty, humorous, and cute. Left me begging for more, but it wasn't a huge cliffhanger, just need a resolution.
Moral Note: Clean language, no violence, there is mild talk about waiting to have sex till marriage, but other than that the romance was clean. Some mild drinking/drunkenness from other characters in the book.
This is why I hate starting a series when it isn't done. I was so wanting to just keep reading about June's life. Sigh
So....now about the love triangle
Super good! Fun, flirty, humorous, and cute. Left me begging for more, but it wasn't a huge cliffhanger, just need a resolution.
Moral Note: Clean language, no violence, there is mild talk about waiting to have sex till marriage, but other than that the romance was clean. Some mild drinking/drunkenness from other characters in the book.
August 10, 2016
I loved this book! Everybody had a fun personality, the LDS was lightly done but standards were kept. June is funny and insecure and her friends are great. I read this book before I read the first so that says something about its ability to stand alone. The dialogue was witty and the plot fun. June goes to BYU with Joseph and they try to end the relationship so Joseph can get ready to go on a mission. And June has to decide if she is going to stay in collage or star in a movie. I like the boy June goes with but I also think there is promise for others and it is hard to decide because they are all so nice and fun and good to her. My only complaint is June's semi-support of Joseph's choice to go on a mission. It should be a bigger deal to her because it is a big deal to him. No sex but a moment where a 'I don't have sex before marriage talk has to take place', No violence, No language.
December 8, 2025
{This review will go over the content, as in cussing, and explicit scenes.}
I'll be going over the content first. No cussing, not even a minor one. She uses replacement words that aren't very close to the actual version, it's also not very often. Romantically, all that happens is kissing, though she does have to tell her boyfriend that she's not going to sleep with him when she sees signs of it happening. No sleeping with him actually happens though. If you'd rather you or your child to not read about her confronting him about it, skip pages 261-264. You could also read it for yourself first before letting your child to see if you're comfortable or not.
With that said, I highly recommend this book. I love the relationships and the characters so much. Personally, I liked this book more than the first. I liked how laid back yet dramatic it could be. And I can't wait for the next book to arrive <3.
2025 reread:
i love ryan so much.
I'll be going over the content first. No cussing, not even a minor one. She uses replacement words that aren't very close to the actual version, it's also not very often. Romantically, all that happens is kissing, though she does have to tell her boyfriend that she's not going to sleep with him when she sees signs of it happening. No sleeping with him actually happens though. If you'd rather you or your child to not read about her confronting him about it, skip pages 261-264. You could also read it for yourself first before letting your child to see if you're comfortable or not.
With that said, I highly recommend this book. I love the relationships and the characters so much. Personally, I liked this book more than the first. I liked how laid back yet dramatic it could be. And I can't wait for the next book to arrive <3.
2025 reread:
i love ryan so much.
December 2, 2013
I absolutely fell in love with this book!! I couldn't put it down, it was definitely a swoon worthy page turner!
The story was fun, charming, and made you feel happy after reading it! The characters were fun, witty, and full of life! I loved the chemistry that the characters June and Joseph have. I also love the chemistry Ryan and June have, making it hard to pick which one you want her to end up with! I am team definitely team Joseph though! The characters are so real, they could be your best friends! I found myself wanting to hang out with them.
I love this author, her books are amazing! They make you smile after reading them! I definitely recommend this book to everyone, you will love it! If you haven't read the first book Finding June check it out!!Can't wait for the next ones to come out!!
The story was fun, charming, and made you feel happy after reading it! The characters were fun, witty, and full of life! I loved the chemistry that the characters June and Joseph have. I also love the chemistry Ryan and June have, making it hard to pick which one you want her to end up with! I am team definitely team Joseph though! The characters are so real, they could be your best friends! I found myself wanting to hang out with them.
I love this author, her books are amazing! They make you smile after reading them! I definitely recommend this book to everyone, you will love it! If you haven't read the first book Finding June check it out!!Can't wait for the next ones to come out!!
June 3, 2013
Loved it! I can't wait for the 3rd book to see what happens!
December 24, 2013
Aah! So cute! Devoured in a day! NEED MORE! What happens to June and Joseph and Ryan!!?! Someone tell me how I can bribe Shannen to let me get an early manuscript!!!
September 25, 2013
This book is so cute, I couldn't put it down! Shannen does a great job making you feel invested in the characters and their personalities. Definitely a must read!
May 14, 2016
really loved this book. excited to read #3! so fun to find a cute, clean romance! great author
November 23, 2018
Again, this book was fun and interesting and I felt very invested in the character's lives by the time I was done with it. There were a few things that really surprised me and made me wonder how in the world the author was going to make everything turn out right.
Once again there were a few things I didn't like, but overall the book kept me reading far into the night and made me want to keep going and "living" with these characters. And once again, it was very interesting to find out more about what it's like to be a Mormon.
Once again there were a few things I didn't like, but overall the book kept me reading far into the night and made me want to keep going and "living" with these characters. And once again, it was very interesting to find out more about what it's like to be a Mormon.
April 23, 2014
Chasing June, a Whitney Award finalist in Youth Adult General Fiction, picks up two years after Finding June. June and Joseph are headed off to Brigham Young University in Provo for their freshman year of college. Joseph is planning on only going for one semester before leaving on his mission and doesn't want any romantic entanglements while he prepares, so June and Joseph are back to "just friends."
June struggles to adjust to college life, her roommates are less than welcoming, and she laments that "people seemed to never use their signals when changing lanes and there was a severe lack of racial diversity" in Provo, but life looks up when she and Joseph are both cast in and then three of her friends from Forensic Faculty come to visit, including Ryan, one of the supporting cast from the show. Ryan is ready to step into the void Joseph has left in June's dating life and soon June finds herself having feelings for him, too. Their relationship is sweet and respectful, but June can't help but wonder what this means for the future she always imagined with Joseph.
While still enjoyable, Chasing June seemed a bit more contrived than Finding June. Too many things just worked out too conveniently. One example: Just as their romance is starting to bloom, Ryan and June happen to both get parts in the same movie - as love interests, natch - and happen to get their friends hired on there, too. There's an eating disorder subplot that never gets fully developed and then resolves a bit too quickly and easily.
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June struggles to adjust to college life, her roommates are less than welcoming, and she laments that "people seemed to never use their signals when changing lanes and there was a severe lack of racial diversity" in Provo, but life looks up when she and Joseph are both cast in and then three of her friends from Forensic Faculty come to visit, including Ryan, one of the supporting cast from the show. Ryan is ready to step into the void Joseph has left in June's dating life and soon June finds herself having feelings for him, too. Their relationship is sweet and respectful, but June can't help but wonder what this means for the future she always imagined with Joseph.
While still enjoyable, Chasing June seemed a bit more contrived than Finding June. Too many things just worked out too conveniently. One example: Just as their romance is starting to bloom, Ryan and June happen to both get parts in the same movie - as love interests, natch - and happen to get their friends hired on there, too. There's an eating disorder subplot that never gets fully developed and then resolves a bit too quickly and easily.
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June 28, 2014
This book is like the middle Star Wars movie...it just ends! Now I have to wait until Dec 2014 to read more, and on the author's blog there will be a fourth book! ARGH! I love these characters and can't wait to find out what happens. Stumbled onto this author by accident at the library, and now I kind of wish I had found her 2 years from now when her series will be complete.
I will be checking out her other books that are out, and trying to be patient for the ones that are coming.
I will be checking out her other books that are out, and trying to be patient for the ones that are coming.
May 31, 2014
All done!! I got some good reading done at work, and finished the final few chapters at home. I really loved this book!! I'm really looking forward to the next installment in the June series. Keep up the great work Shannen!!
November 21, 2014
omigosh! this is shannen's best book! I loved this book. Laughed so many times!
July 9, 2014
I'm in Love with the June Series!!!! June is such a likeable character. It's easy to get pulled into a book when it flows so well and so fun to read!!!
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September 2, 2014So good. Review to come.
November 25, 2021
Im a classic novel girl, but I loved Chasing June! Camps writing is improving with each book. Im excited for the next one.
July 17, 2022
I loved the continuation of June's story - some great twists thrown into the story! Looking forward to the next one.
September 30, 2014
Even more improbable than the first book in the series!!! Why did I read this???
February 10, 2016
I kind of wish that June would have gone on a date with Declan! I think that would've been fun!
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February 4, 2015
I LOVE RYAN.
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