Three's a Crowd

Three's a Crowd (U.S. title: Second Time's the Charm) is the seventh book in the Summer Camp Secrets series.

UK blurb
"Camp Lakeview. Who would have thought that I'd come back this summer for more? More mess hall. More spiders. More nature shack. Okay, maybe no nature shack. I have some standards, after all. But I'm totally excited to see Alyssa and the rest of my bunkmates. And, of course, Simon. Not to mention there are bound to be some new kids to meet this year..."

City chick Natalie is back at camp, where she learned to love gross food and even sports (well, almost) last summer. She can't wait to see all her fab friends again! Then she meets new camper Tori, who's just as super-girly, super-sophisticated and super-hip as she is. Good thing Natalie isn't the jealous type - or is she?

U.S. blurb
"Camp Lake-puke.

''Who would have ever thought that I'd - voluntarily - come back for more? More mess hall. More spiders in the bathroom. More nature shack.''

''Okay, maybe no nature shack. I have some standards, after all. But I'm way psyched to see Alyssa and the rest of my former 3C-ers. And, of course, Simon. Not to mention there are bound to be some new kids to meet this year...."''

Nowhere, PA: and yes, Natalie Goode is back for a second summer at Lakeview. Gross camp food and - ugh - sports notwithstanding, Lakeview is pretty cool. Natalie met some great girls last year - and one totally awesome boy, too. Now Nat can't wait to find out: Who else is back? Who's new? Who's in 4A with her? Who isn't? Then she meets Tori, also supergirly, supersophisticated, and superhip. Good thing Natalie isn't the jealous type - or is she?

Plot
Natalie writes a letter to Hannah on the way to Camp Lakeview with Alyssa. When they arrive, they meet Jenna, who explains their bunk from the previous year has been split up. At their new bunk, 4A, Natalie meets Tori and the rest of her bunk, including new campers Perry, Anna and Lauren, new counsellor Andie and new CIT Mia.

While waiting outside for lunch, Tori accidentally checks out Simon and Natalie's attempts to have a catch-up conversation with him fizzle out. He later suggests taking the newspaper elective together. Tori inadvertently talks over Natalie as they and the bunk share facts about each other, and she crashes into her during kickball. In newspaper, Simon pairs with Natalie over Alyssa. The girls win a boys vs. girls singdown, with Nat making s'mores with Simon at the campfire.

Jenna pranks 4C at breakfast, and Natalie starts becoming jealous of Tori. She splits her time between Simon and Alyssa. Her jealously further grows when Tori shares a numerology article over the usual horoscopes. 4C raids 4A which is promptly shut down soon after.

Dr. Steve announces the fourth division will go on a campout. Natalie shares a tent with Tori and Alyssa; overhearing the two whispering about her and Simon, Natalie runs off but is followed by Alyssa and they make up. Natalie and Tori explain their jealously for their each other. Tori explains that she and Alyssa were helping Simon think of a gift for his and Natalie's anniversary.

Natalie is in the infirmary after attracting an allergic reaction. Simon gives her a charm bracelet as her anniversary present, and receives a kiss on the forehead from him as they wish each other a happy anniversary.

Characters
In order of appearance:
 * Natalie Goode
 * Alyssa
 * Jenna Bloom
 * Tori Ann
 * Chelsea
 * Andie
 * Grace Matthews
 * Alex Kim
 * Brynn Collins
 * Simon
 * Karen
 * Mia
 * Eric
 * Lainie Wilcox
 * Jessie
 * Perry
 * Jesse
 * Anna
 * Gaby Parsons
 * Becky
 * Sophie
 * Helene
 * Lauren
 * Dr. Steve
 * Nurse Helen