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Love Finds You in Camelot, Tennessee
Steve Garrison is the newly elected mayor of
the tiny town of Camelot, Tennessee. When his
childhood friend Amy Hart comes up with a plan to revive the town’s economy, he jumps onboard. The
townspeople will perform the musical “Camelot”
in the city’s park, drawing in nightly crowds. While
excitement is high, talent is lacking. Amy casts several
of the parts but is stumped when it comes to the role
of King Arthur.
In desperation, she turns to Steve. Will he pull the
sword from the stone and save the day? Steve reluctantly agrees—on one condition. In exchange for his willingness to wear tights, Amy must play the role of Guinevere. And when a handsome newcomer cast as Lancelot takes an interest in Amy, the stage is set for a little tension—and perhaps love.
the tiny town of Camelot, Tennessee. When his
childhood friend Amy Hart comes up with a plan to revive the town’s economy, he jumps onboard. The
townspeople will perform the musical “Camelot”
in the city’s park, drawing in nightly crowds. While
excitement is high, talent is lacking. Amy casts several
of the parts but is stumped when it comes to the role
of King Arthur.
In desperation, she turns to Steve. Will he pull the
sword from the stone and save the day? Steve reluctantly agrees—on one condition. In exchange for his willingness to wear tights, Amy must play the role of Guinevere. And when a handsome newcomer cast as Lancelot takes an interest in Amy, the stage is set for a little tension—and perhaps love.
320 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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August 12, 2015
I'll be honest: I pretty much sped-read through this book. The story line was interesting -- one I thought I would love -- but the writing style just wasn't for me. I'm not saying this isn't a good book... I would recommend it to others if I thought they might like it, it just wasn't a good choice for me.
April 25, 2024
I chose this book as part of a reading challenge - read a book set in your state. I happened to see this at the library so grabbed it. Romance is one of my least favorite genres, so this was just ok for me. I found myself rolling my eyes a lot. I got tired of reading about Amy talking about her crazy ideas when there weren’t any examples of crazy ideas in my opinion. I’ve said it multiple times after reading books…communicate, people! I get truly frustrated by the lack of communication in some books. This one was particularly frustrating.
I did, however, like the Christian aspects of the book. They consulted with God, praised Him, and prayed frequently. That’s not something you read about very often. This is a very clean romance novel. I wouldn’t really want to read any other kind.
I did, however, like the Christian aspects of the book. They consulted with God, praised Him, and prayed frequently. That’s not something you read about very often. This is a very clean romance novel. I wouldn’t really want to read any other kind.
January 10, 2024
Camelot, somewhere near Knoxville, Tennessee
Current day
Sweet little story about the town called Camelot, trying to raise revenue to keep the town afloat by producing the play Camelot , using local talent.
Probably the most appealing aspect of this book was their faith element. Many Christians, much prayer, even the gospel was shared, beautifully I might add. I love when that happens.
Very clean; people of all ages could read this book.
Current day
Sweet little story about the town called Camelot, trying to raise revenue to keep the town afloat by producing the play Camelot , using local talent.
Probably the most appealing aspect of this book was their faith element. Many Christians, much prayer, even the gospel was shared, beautifully I might add. I love when that happens.
Very clean; people of all ages could read this book.
April 12, 2012
Absolutely LOVED this book! The characters were all enchanting and fun, not just the main two! The way the townspeople were described and interacted drew me into the story. I hated to see the story end! Definitely a book I'll keep to read again and again. :-)
October 18, 2014
So, where do I even begin?
I was really tempted to give this book just one star, but considering I read the whole thing and never actually decided that I didn't like it and kept on reading...I'd better just stick with two stars.
Me throughout whole book: Just give it a chance Ashley...
Me: Well you're already halfway through it...so just keep reading.
Me: It's too late to quit, you're almost at the end.
Me: What am I doing.
Me: Why did I waste so much time reading this?!
Okay, so I picked up this book because I wanted to read something that was Christian and maybe wouldn't have a bunch of junk in it like so many of the books you can usually find in the YA section of your local library. I was pretty happy about the whole Camelot thing...it sounded cool.
First off, reading a story where the main character is almost twice my age...not very fun at ALL.
Amy is twenty-nine and comes up with this 'crazy' idea to have this big musical called Camelot (taking advantage of the town's name there), to bring much needed money in and save the town. Steve, the guy she's been friends with all her life, is of course the love interest. Along with the guy who plays Lancelot in the play. Jackson. So there's a love triangle .
I feel like this whole thing could have been done waaaaay better then it was.
So sure, romance is great. And I get that this book is in a romance series. But I really hated how 3/4ths of this book was focused on romance. Which made it so that there's like, no character develop, plot, or just an interesting story in general. The author's writing style was okay...buy she really overused a lot of words and phrases. Which annoyed me to no end.
All of the characters kept trying to say stuff about God orchestrating everything, or saying little comments thrown into their regular conversation like 'the good Lord' blah blah blah blah...so, that was like the Christian part of the book. Oh, and Amy would always contemplate a whole bunch as well as Steve (you see things from their point of view...) about things. Like, crazily so. I found myself rolling my eyes a lot...
Kinda being like this when coming across annoying/stupid/or ugh stuff:
There was a serious overuse of romance, as I pretty much made clear above.
The amount of kissing from not just the two main characters was ridiculous. And kinda disgusting. I mean, I like some romance in a book, but THIS much?! Like, making it the main focus is not a good idea. Especially when there seems to be no real weight in the romance. Like...it's nothing or something. Example: Also: ALSO:
And there's a lot of other examples I could use, but I think that gives you a good picture of...stuff.
The romance doesn't even seem special anymore when everyone is showing so many signs of blatant affection to each other ALL THE TIME! (Kiss on cheek, arm slipped around waist, kiss on top of head, gaze into each others eyes, lip-locking...etc)
When Jackson is first introduced, Amy flirts with him, cannot stop thinking to herself about how amazingly amazing he looks...etc. Actually, that goes on throughout a good portion of the book. The sad part is she's actually with Steve at the time. I couldn't believe how easy it was for her to just totally ignore the fact that she wasn't single! Like really...do you have no loyalty?!
Sir Lancelot is portrayed as being the most perfect man ever. You don't see one flaw in him. Ever. Everyone loves him, and everyone sings his praises. Like, all the time.
This never stops.
Not.Once.
You'd think having no flaws and being gorgeous, plus super talented would make him appealing. Like, a character without any character flaws or problems? That's just...boring. And annoying. And super unrealistic.
There's so many characters running around all the time, it's really hard to keep track of who's who.
Everything was pretty darn predictable. There were never really any surprises. I mean, maybe one or two...but still. Not really any surprises.
I really was hoping for a lot more emphasis on the whole Camelot, fairy tale thing. I mean, I'm really interested in that type of stuff, so to get nothing...was really disappointing.
So in summary, I know that the author was trying to create a book that people (*cough* WOMAN *cough) really enjoy. That was actually painfully obvious. Specially in the epilogue (btw, everything was tied up really nicely there. Leaving absolutely no room for the imagination. Big blue bow placed on top of the already-wrapped-up-completely-ending). #This is why I don't read romance novels/books.
P.S
I really hope middle aged woman/thirty year olds have better tastes than this and don't just...eat the book up or something...
August 27, 2023
I've enjoyed many of Janice Thompson's books. This was not my favorite. I guess I didn't realize until I was part-way through how much the plot mirrored the one from Camelot (which is a story I did not like at all). Of course, this story is about Christians and a small town in TN. However, I felt frustrated with the two main characters halfway through the book because it seemed like both of them lacked true character and courage. In the end, they finally overcome their own weaknesses and get together, but it wasn't that enjoyable to read. What was fun was the quirky town and its cast of characters. If you liked the original Camelot, you'll probably enjoy this similar, yet happily more quirky, tale.
April 18, 2019
I adore the books in this series! Each one has its own charm and genre and this was no exception to that.
Amy is a small town gal trying to come up with ways to raise money for her struggling little town of Camelot, Tennessee. Her longtime friend, Steve, is the mayor.
Amy comes up with the idea to perform the musical Camelot to raise funds. Steve jumps on board and is also trying to figure out how to tell Amy how he feels about her.
Add in Jackson, a good looking out of towner who is cast as Lancelot, and a slew of other quirky but lovable townspeople and you have a book that makes you laugh and overall just feel good!
Amy is a small town gal trying to come up with ways to raise money for her struggling little town of Camelot, Tennessee. Her longtime friend, Steve, is the mayor.
Amy comes up with the idea to perform the musical Camelot to raise funds. Steve jumps on board and is also trying to figure out how to tell Amy how he feels about her.
Add in Jackson, a good looking out of towner who is cast as Lancelot, and a slew of other quirky but lovable townspeople and you have a book that makes you laugh and overall just feel good!
August 28, 2020
This is a fun hometown, southern, romantic comedy based around the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. I was gifted the audio version by narrator, Becky Doughty, who brings the characters, both male and female to life with her comfortable reading voice. One thing I enjoyed about the story, after all the quirky town's folks come together for the finale, there is good closure that everything ended the way it should...happily ever after. This is a stand-alone novel. I was not required to read or review this book.
August 30, 2025
This one was a mixed bag for me. I really didn't like that there was so much focus on how people looked (especially that Annabelle's weight was a topic of conversation multiple times). However, the comparison of the legend of Camelot to God's Kingdom where justice and mercy reign was something that I'd never considered before and definitely leant a sense of poignancy to the tale of King Arthur.
I also enjoyed the hijinks and humour spread throughout the book that is a hallmark of a Janice Hanna novel.
3.5 stars
I also enjoyed the hijinks and humour spread throughout the book that is a hallmark of a Janice Hanna novel.
3.5 stars
September 21, 2023
I like a gentle romance but this wasn’t great. I’m disturbed about the way prayer was talked about like God is at our beck and calm to fulfill our wishes. There were also things characters said that weren’t a great witness. Predictable storyline without anything to really keep you interested. I would say like a cheesy romance film but the faith stuff was just not ok. Christian romance can be dove so much better.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 22, 2018
The big question is, "Does Arthur again lose his wife to Lancelot?" But there are several romances in this story. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes light romance heavily infused with Christian thoughts on love. Hallmark could make a fun movie from this book.
July 6, 2020
I enjoyed the friendship and interactions between Steve and Amy. The arrival of "Lancelot" made for additional interest. The story was fun and entertaining. I listened to the audio version and the narration was top-notch.
November 18, 2020
Amy tries to save her town of Camelot by having the townspeople pit on a musical production of the towns namesake.
A cute romance story with lots of lack of communication and unnecessary tension between the characters and some unlikely scenarios with support characters.
A cute romance story with lots of lack of communication and unnecessary tension between the characters and some unlikely scenarios with support characters.
June 5, 2018
Such a sweet love story.
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April 9, 2020
February 21, 2023
This is a very cute, very sweet story. I enjoyed the medieval aspect, but as I've never seen the show 'Camelot', a lot of it went over my head.
May 31, 2024
Enjoyed reading.
October 16, 2024
I read this a few years ago.
Want to read
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March 6, 2015
SUMMARY: Friends Amy and Steve are trying to save her town with performances of the musical, "Camelot." But when a handsome newcomer cast as Lancelot takes an interest in Amy, the classic love triangle just might take its drama offstage!
REVIEW: A delightfully funny, rollicking romance filled with quirky characters trying to save their samll town. The story line pulls you in and the characters keep you turning pages to find what wacky thing will happen next. The romantic match ups are both expected and unexpected and love is definitely in the air all over Camelot. Definitely one of the better LFY modern romance novels with a change of pace storyline that involves the entire town.
FAVORITE QUOTES: "Because fretting--worrying--is senseless. And it's a sure sign that you're trying to hang onto somethings that's not yours to hang onto."
"I never could figure out the eleventh-hour thing...Why is it that God usually chooses to wait till the very last minute to let things work out?" "I'm not sure. I just know that it's a test of our faith when we're not sure how things are going to come together. And it's always just a miraculous feeling when it does."
"Trust me when I say that I'd just as soon put on rose-colored glasses and pretend everything's perfect when it's not. But that's not an honest way to live. Facing reality is really the only way to accomplish anything."
"The more I think about it, the more I realize that Camelot symbolizes something far greater than any earthly kingdom....We need to live in the real word, for sure...But we've also got to have faith that God is leading us toward an ideal home-- a true Camelot, as it were. A place where the weather really is perfect year-rouhnd and a King--THE King--rules in wisdom and power."
REVIEW: A delightfully funny, rollicking romance filled with quirky characters trying to save their samll town. The story line pulls you in and the characters keep you turning pages to find what wacky thing will happen next. The romantic match ups are both expected and unexpected and love is definitely in the air all over Camelot. Definitely one of the better LFY modern romance novels with a change of pace storyline that involves the entire town.
FAVORITE QUOTES: "Because fretting--worrying--is senseless. And it's a sure sign that you're trying to hang onto somethings that's not yours to hang onto."
"I never could figure out the eleventh-hour thing...Why is it that God usually chooses to wait till the very last minute to let things work out?" "I'm not sure. I just know that it's a test of our faith when we're not sure how things are going to come together. And it's always just a miraculous feeling when it does."
"Trust me when I say that I'd just as soon put on rose-colored glasses and pretend everything's perfect when it's not. But that's not an honest way to live. Facing reality is really the only way to accomplish anything."
"The more I think about it, the more I realize that Camelot symbolizes something far greater than any earthly kingdom....We need to live in the real word, for sure...But we've also got to have faith that God is leading us toward an ideal home-- a true Camelot, as it were. A place where the weather really is perfect year-rouhnd and a King--THE King--rules in wisdom and power."
April 29, 2015
Synopsis: "Steve Garrison is the newly elected mayor of the tiny town of Camelot, Tennessee. When his childhood friend Amy Hart comes up with a plan to revive the town's economy, he jumps onboard. The townspeople will perform the musical "Camelot" in the city's park, drawing in nightly crowds. While excitement is high, talent is lacking. Amy casts several of the parts but is stumped when it comes to the role of King Arthur. In desperation, she turns to Steve. Will he pull the sword from the stone and save the day? Steve reluctantly agrees--on one condition. In exchange for his willingness to wear tights, Amy must play the role of Guinevere. And when a handsome newcomer cast as Lancelot takes an interest in Amy, the stage is set for a little tension--and perhaps love."
My Review: I am a big fan of King Arthur and Camelot so I was looking forward to reading this book. Unfortunately, it was not my cup of tea. It felt awfully juvenile and shocking that these young inexperienced characters were running a whole town and deciding its fate. The author tries to put in both touching and comical moments but they fell short for me. I am also going to have to familiarize myself with publishers that specialize in religious books, while this one wasn't over the top with pushing Christianity it was more present than I would normally choose to read. If you are looking for a clean romance this would be a good choice.
My Review: I am a big fan of King Arthur and Camelot so I was looking forward to reading this book. Unfortunately, it was not my cup of tea. It felt awfully juvenile and shocking that these young inexperienced characters were running a whole town and deciding its fate. The author tries to put in both touching and comical moments but they fell short for me. I am also going to have to familiarize myself with publishers that specialize in religious books, while this one wasn't over the top with pushing Christianity it was more present than I would normally choose to read. If you are looking for a clean romance this would be a good choice.
February 10, 2013
Synopsis: Camelot is a city from old legends, but its Tennessean namesake is a rural town that happens to be struggling financially. Steve, the mayor of the small town, teams up with Amy to work on staging a production of the musical Camelot, with the city's denizens as the cast. However, it's going to take a lot of work to get both the actors and the city ready for a performance that Steve and Amy both hope will attract nationwide attention, and things get really interesting when there seems to be some romantic connections going on...
Review: Ever since I read her romantic comedy trilogy Weddings By Bella, Janice Hanna (aka Janice Thompson) has been one of my favorite authors. Her light-hearted, cute, sweet romances have proved to be a wonderful break from intense historical dramas and intergalactic wars. Though this isn't her best--the ending leaves a little to be desired--Mrs. Thompson has nonetheless delivered once again. Anyone who has read and enjoyed other Janice Hanna/Janice Thompson works should definitely check this one out; it's a vast improvement over the first Love Finds You... novel I read, which was by a different author. Even fans of sweet, cute, and innocent romances won't be disappointed by Love Finds You in Camelot, Tennessee.
Score: 4.25/5
Review: Ever since I read her romantic comedy trilogy Weddings By Bella, Janice Hanna (aka Janice Thompson) has been one of my favorite authors. Her light-hearted, cute, sweet romances have proved to be a wonderful break from intense historical dramas and intergalactic wars. Though this isn't her best--the ending leaves a little to be desired--Mrs. Thompson has nonetheless delivered once again. Anyone who has read and enjoyed other Janice Hanna/Janice Thompson works should definitely check this one out; it's a vast improvement over the first Love Finds You... novel I read, which was by a different author. Even fans of sweet, cute, and innocent romances won't be disappointed by Love Finds You in Camelot, Tennessee.
Score: 4.25/5
July 12, 2015
I was really bored with this story. It is a friends to lovers story in a unique setting, but we never really see the main characters interact with each other outside of their jobs and the play that is supposed to revitalize the town. Whatever happened to dating to develop the relationship? Not to mention, they both had the worst ability to communicate their feelings to one another! Most of the town had some sort of "I'm pining after someone" situation going on, and it got difficult to keep track at times. Thankfully, I didn't spend much on this one, because I don't think it is worth keeping.
August 1, 2012
Janice Hanna/Thompson writes romantic comedies that are perfect to give your brain a break and that I just love! This book about Amy's next crazy idea to save her town's failing economy was very good! You meet Amy, a woman who loves the tale of Camelot, the town of Camelot, and Steve, who is the mayor of Camelot and Amy's best friend since 7th grade. The supporting cast of characters is wacky and wondeful, and I absolutely loved chapter 19, with all the men in the pest control van, talking about their less than stellar love life!
March 29, 2016
3.5 for me! Clean romance, Christian elements.
A fun story. Loved the camaraderie in the small town. It was so fun how it all came together, even the outsider was swept into the town, and wanted to be part of the 'community' that flourished there! Cute how the story came together to save the town and things came together for the h and H! Their mixed signals were cute to read. They were genuine, honest and kind people who truly deserved a HEA.
Always love J.T. writing! Wholesome, uplifting, real and genuine, with some longing and sweet feelings and emotions in the mix.
A fun story. Loved the camaraderie in the small town. It was so fun how it all came together, even the outsider was swept into the town, and wanted to be part of the 'community' that flourished there! Cute how the story came together to save the town and things came together for the h and H! Their mixed signals were cute to read. They were genuine, honest and kind people who truly deserved a HEA.
Always love J.T. writing! Wholesome, uplifting, real and genuine, with some longing and sweet feelings and emotions in the mix.
January 2, 2016
This faith-based romantic comedy is a great read. The heroine, Amy Hart, is full of quirky ideas to save Camelot. When she comes up with a doozy of an idea that will involve the whole town, will they come together for the benefit of the town? Amy is serious, yet lovable. The characters are strong and engaging. Love is in the air! This book is a great read. It is full of heart-warming, small-town living. I was given a copy for an honest review.
January 3, 2016
This is a very enjoyable, easy read. If you've ever been involved in a big play or a small skit at church, you'll relate to the happenings in Camelot, TN. The characters are real and entertaining. The book shows that real life isn't easy or smooth sailing. But God always turns our challenges into triumphs. This is just a "feel good" novel. Enjoy.
July 18, 2013
Not really a fan. Thought it would be good because of the Camelot aspect, but it was dry and boring and I ended up skimming the second half. Too predictable, the characters got together way too fast and none of them seemed..."real" to me. And too much Christian crap. So not a fan of that.
August 17, 2015
Loved this book. Janice's sense of humor and Christian message came through in amazing fashion. My favorite characters have to be Woody and his personality throughout the book. Also Sarge and his personality. Animal high jinx is always funny. Real or plastic. A feel good story.
February 6, 2016
Another delightful Janice Thompson book. I found myself laughing out loud while reading this book. I found it difficult to put this book down. It is well written. I loved the inspirational theme throughout the book as well.
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