Capture My Flag: A Spicy Adult Summer Camp Romcom

by K.L. Parsons

Come for the s’mores, stay for the rivalry in this spicy adult summer camp romcom.
Leilani Walker loathed Hudson Pratt the moment he opened his mouth at Evergreen Adventure Camp four years ago. Every summer since, she’s attended the week-long camp for adults with the same goal in win the Capture the Flag trophy, collect on the bet she’s made with her cocky camp rival, and humiliate him in the process. This year, she’s bringing her recently divorced bestie to camp, which means her attention will be divided. But that won’t keep her from upping the ante to ensure her nemesis gets exactly what he deserves.
Hudson would be the first to admit he used to be an insufferable corporate jerk. Frankly, he’s not surprised Leilani can’t stand him. But after a wake-up call back home motivates him to reevaluate his priorities, he’ll return to camp a changed man (for the most part). He’s still desperate to beat Leilani at Capture the Flag, but this time his desperation for victory has more to do with his secret feelings for her and less to do with the usual bragging rights.
Join Leilani and Hudson and find out why everyone calls it Camp Clandestine.

Genres: Romance

304 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication April 14, 2026

About the author

K. L. Parsons writes swoony, adventure romances set in the Pacific Northwest. When she isn't writing she can be found reading, playing board games, climbing, hiking, and generally exploring the great outdoors. She lives with her husband, son, and doodle mutt, Frank, in the lush PNW.

Reviews

[bookish206 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you K. L. Parsons for this arc and for having me on your street team. This is my honest review.

Hudson Pratt and Leilani Walker have been rivals at their adult summer camp for four straight years. This year the stakes are even higher. Hudson has been harboring a secret crush on Leilani. Leilani sees him as everything she doesn't want in a man. Can Hudson prove to Leilani that he is a changed man? Will these two rivals ever stop bickering to see what is right in front of them?

My goodness! What a good time this was! First of all, adult summer camp?! What a fun idea! I love that these characters are middle aged and that they still know how to have fun. This story is a dual POV with flashbacks so you really get to know the characters.

Leilani is my girl! She is a sassy, independent woman who loves to compete and doesn't take any crap from anyone. I'm all about a strong FMC. Hudson is also a great competitor but really he just wants Leilani. Honestly, I can't blame the man. These two know exactly how to push each others buttons and its so fun to see it played out. The sexual tension and banter is top notch. The spice is chef's kiss. The shower scene? You have to go read it yourself. If you love true rivals to lovers, banter, he falls first, all the feels, then this is for you.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
4.5 stars


✨✨Coming 4/14/26✨✨


Tropes:

🌲Rivals to Lovers
☀️Adult Summer Camp
🌲Capture the Flag Tournament
☀️Spicy
🌲Secret Crush
☀️Banter
🌲Mid-life Charaacters
☀️Yearly Bet
🌲PNW Setting

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[Michelle VanHuss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Capture My Flag was a real fun time - I read this book in two days!
It had some heart, a decent helping of spice, and was funny. Chapter 40 had me literally laughing out loud to the point I had to put down my Kindle until I could collect myself and continue.
I need a camp getaway this summer!

Hudson Pratt and Leilani Walker meet at an adults summer camp through friends and immediately butt heads and rub each other the wrong way. So why do they keep thinking about the other one and looking forward to their rivalry year after year? Hudson has it bad for Leilani but can't figure out how to change the dynamic of their relationship to something year round but it seems like it's going to be this summer or never.

I like that each of our main characters - and even the side characters of this book - are all older with established lives. Hudson is on the back end of a major life overhual but overall, I like that they are adults but still creating their lives and pursuing happiness.

Can't wait for the next in the series!

Thank you to the author for an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you K.L. Parsons for this ARC copy in exchange for an honest review!

⭐ Rating: 4/5
🌶 Spice Level: Medium
🏕 Setting: Adult Summer Camp

If you’ve ever wanted to go to a summer camp for adults this is definitely one you’ll want to pick up.

I had such a fun time with this book! While reading, I definitely got the movie Grown Ups vibes but with more spice and romance. It was a great story right from the start.

I wasn’t a huge fan of Leilani in the beginning, but she really grew on me as the camp went on. Watching her character develop ended up being one of my favorite parts of the story.

This book absolutely had me wishing adult summer camps were more of a thing, because I’d sign up in a heartbeat for a getaway like this. The side characters also added so much to the story and really helped bring the whole camp experience to life.

Read this if you like:
• summer camp settings
• character growth
• fun friend groups and side characters
• romance with a little extra spice
• getaway vibes and lighthearted fun

[Alexandra Vlaming · Rating 4 out of 5]

Capture My Flag is so much fun! It gave me all the best camp memories (as a former Girl Scout camp attendee!!) and all the best in spicy romance.

We follow Leilani and Hudson, during their fifth adult camp season, picking up a years long intense rivalry that is highlighted in the camp capture the flag contest each summer. This year, Leilani has brought her friend Mel, and this is the catalyst for a summer like no other (dun, dun, DUN!!).

The rivalry and enemies to lovers dynamic between Leilani and Hudson is delicious, it’s somehow both instant attraction, and slow burn, and it worked really well for the abbreviated timeline of a camp session. We manage to get a lot of character backstory sprinkled throughout, and this really adds depth to the core relationship. The side characters are also really great, and have plenty of depth, really rounding out the story well.

Overall I really enjoyed this, and I can’t wait to go back to camp! Major thank you to the author for providing an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Lindsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to K. L. Parsons for my ARC copy in exchange for my honest review.

Leilani and her friend attend an adult summer camp for one week each summer. Her first summer there she meets Hudson. Hudson is a typical all about himself type of guy, talks smack about his girlfriend, has a high paying job. Ya know the type. Well Leilani can't stand him and she bets him the first summer that she will win the Capture the flag contest against his team.

Every year they come back and compete with each other and every year they make a bet. On their 5th year at camp, Hudson is different. Leilani doesn't notice at first but as time goes on she sees subtle changes in him. He decides to up the stakes of their bet and take things real life, if he wins she goes on a date with him. She makes him make a deal that if she wins, he never comes back to camp again. Who will win?

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📱
🩷MF
🌶

Are you kidding me? This is adorable!

Thank you to KL Parsons for the Advanced Reader Copy of Capture My Flag.

I love this book. Parsons writes characters that you fall in love with. This is true with Hudson and Leilani!

As with her Leavenworth series, Camp Clandestine is set in the PNW. As a Washingtonian, I LOVE reading local stories. This story is an adult summer camp where the attendees get up to all kinds of shenanigans!

I highly, highly recommend. If you're looking for a fun, outdoor, enemies to lovers, then you want to read this as soon as it releases!

[Linda Dominick · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the premise and outcome of this book! Leilani is competitive, beautiful, and the one woman Hudson cannot stop wanting. She thinks Hudson is like her ex, but if she paid attention she could see he’s a lot more.
The chemistry and the way Hudson and Leilani only have eyes for each other was fun and entertaining as was their rivalry.
I enjoyed all the friends and the fact that they came together for one summer a week to let loose, have flings, make memories, and have fun.
If you are looking for a fun fast-paced read you’ll want to pick this one up!

[Danielle Parkes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, this book was absolutely hilarious! The banter and rival games were top-notch. It was so refreshing to read a story about two “older” main characters who take the time to pause from their adult life's and come together at camp to leave it all on out the field haha. I couldn’t stop laughing at Leilani and Hudson’s antics.
I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun and spicy read!

[Silesha · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.75!!
Thank you to K.L. Parsons for an ARC for Capture My Flag. I loved being whisked away to Camp Clandestine with Leilani and Hudson and their shenanigans. This book had me laughing out loud, clutching my pearls and kicking my feet with glee. The minor characters were a hoot and added to the complete enjoyment of my read. An excellent beginning to another wonderful series! Already itching for book 2! 😊

[Amber Freeman · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fun read! I absolutely loved Leilani and Hudson!
Summer camp for adults?! SIGN ME UP! Leilani is a competetive firecracker who takes no bull. Hudson lives to get under her skin. He most definitely falls first, and has been crushing on her for years while she dreams of crushing him in the Capture the Flag games. The growth Hudson has from their 1st year to the 5th is very noticeable and I loved that for him.
5⭐️
2.5ish🌶

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Y'all!

Adult Summer Camp w/ a spicy, funny E-2-L plot?! Yes please and Thank You!
Add in that they're middle aged and it's SUCH a relatable bunch of characters! Already can't wait for the second book.

I fell so in love with the back and forth- look we know y'all want each other but I am ABSOLUTELY devouring this chapter by chapter to watch it slowly unfold for me.

UUUFF he yearns for her! He is at her mercy and he will bide his time until he gets her!
MORE please!!

[Briana Gregory · Rating 4 out of 5]

~ARC Review~

Capture My Flag was a cute and easy read. I enjoyed the banter between Hudson and Leilani. The tension, back-and-forth, and the playful energy was good. That being said, I wish there was a bit more depth. I never felt like I really knew/connected with the characters on a deeper level.

Overall, it was a quick entertaining romance that delivered on banter and spice.

Thank you K. L. Parsons for this ARC!

[Amanda Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This story made me want to look up local summer camps for adults so quick! As a kid who grew up going to camps, the nostalgia hit close to home. I loved the character development and their dialogue so much it was hard to put down. KL Parsons do not disappoint and I can’t wait now for the next in the series!

[Robin Blackburn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seriously so much fun! Adult summer camp with two uber competitive mid lifers who take Capture the Flag to the next level. Loved it! Leilani and Hudson are fantastic and their friends are wonderful—and the spice is top notch!

[Di · Rating 4 out of 5]

The way I cackled at the shenanigans going on at the end of camp was too much. Kind of sad that book 2 isn't revolving around these 2 characters, but that's okay. I will love to be able to see more of Melody.

[Jenea · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved the idea of Adult summer camp!! I definitely need more Leilani and Hudson in my life!! 😍