Time to Shine

Time to Shine (U.S. title: And the Winner Is...) is the eighteenth and final book in the Summer Camp Secrets series.

UK blurb
"Guess what, girls...

''My dad has been nominated for an Academy Award! And the best part is, I get to go to the Oscars!! Plus all the glam and glitzy after-parties, of course. (Tori, clear your calendar. Can't wait to see you in LA.)''

Love, Nat."

Red-carpet dresses, beach trips, hanging out with Tori – what could be more fun for Nat than a visit to LA? Plus there's a cute boy on the scene too. But between her dad's frantic schedules and her new crush, Nat's not seeing her best friend nearly as much as she planned. And if she can't make it up to Tori, Nat's Oscar night will totally lose its sparkle.

U.S. blurb
Guess what, Lakeview girls?

I got some amazing news this A.M. - my dad waqs nominated for an Academy Award! Can I got a woo-hoo? The best part is, I get to go the Oscars!! And all the glam and glitzy after-parties. (Oh, and Tori, get your calendar clear. Can't wait to see you!) Love, Nat

Natalie is off to L.A. for the Oscars - Red Carpet walks, beach trips, hannging out with Tori - what could be more fun? Well, okay, if you added a cute boy to the mix, that could be more fun! And lucky for Nat, Tori just happens to have one handy. His name is Reed and he's a total hottie. No sooner does Tori introduce the two than she becomes the runner-up for her best friend's attention. Now what kind of thanks is that? One thing is certain: if Tori's not coming out of the situation a winner, then you can be sure Natalie won't be either.

Plot
Natalie announces in a blog post that she has broken up with her boyfriend Logan and her dad has been nominated for an Academy Award at the Oscars. She talks to Tori about her break up and visiting different places. Natalie parts ways from her mother at New York airport to fly to Los Angeles. Once there, she is greeted by Bingley, a driver her dad sent. Natalie and Tori visit the La Brea Tar Pits. The next morning, Natalie sees her dad who explains he has a busy day and won't be able to spend time with her.

Brynn is rehearsing for a play in her local theatre when her boyfriend Jordan arrives unannounced and distracts her. She messes up her scene, to the annoyance of her fellow cast mate and director. Tori invites Natalie to her house, where she meets her boyfriend Michael. He invites Reed to come with them to the Santa Monica Pier. Jordan misinterprets Vern, Brynn's cast mate, as someone she likes. Tori and Michael ride the Ferris wheel while Natalie and Reed visit the aquarium.

Natalie receives a message from Reed asking if they can continue hanging out, bringing her to Hollywood Boulevard to see her dad's star. Brynn is rehearsing with Vern but is interrupted by Jordan who hangs up his call. Natalie receives multiple messages from Tori and calls her to explain she'd spent the day with Reed. Brynn talks to Natalie and Grace online about Jordan. Natalie has lunch with her dad instead of going to the beach with Tori, who in turn vents her frustration on the camp blog.

Brynn goes with Jordan and Priya as they shop for a birthday present. She later breaks up with Jordan through email and Priya responds claiming Brynn hurt him and they won't hang with her. Natalie and Tori have an argument, leading to Natalie giving Reed Tori's ticket to the Oscars. She returns to her dad's home to prepare for the Oscars. Brynn visits Jordan and explains how busy she's been, and they agree to be boyfriend and girlfriend at camp. She tries to talk to Priya, who disagrees and walks away.

On the day of the Oscars, as Natalie is reading blog posts, Tori walks in and explains Reed gave her back her ticket. Reed messages Natalie and they promise to see each other again. That night, the two girls join Tad for the ceremony and another actor wins the award instead. Brynn and Priya make up. Tad leaves to go to an after party and the girls go to Tori's house. The next day, the girls head to the airport in Bingley's car and they agree to meet up at camp.

Characters
In order of appearance:
 * Natalie Goode
 * Mrs. Goode
 * Bingley
 * Tori Ann
 * Michael Stevenson
 * Tad Maxwell
 * Brynn Collins
 * Rosemary
 * Vern
 * Ms. Milligan
 * Jordan
 * Reed
 * Su
 * Heath
 * Lee
 * Allis
 * Ms. Davis
 * Lulu
 * Mr. Garrett/Alexander Garrett
 * Male seat filler
 * Ellen DeGeneres
 * Christina Ricci
 * Priya Shah