Boot Camp

Gina Musa's tender, thoughtful debut is about finding your strength in the most unlikely of places Whitney Carmichael has always been the odd one out in her family of athletes. And when her best friend bops her with a tennis ball, it's the last straw. She's going to tackle her fears about working out–and she does it by attending a five-week summer boot camp. From the first mile-long run to the dreaded rope hang, Whitney isn't sure she'll survive. And toss in the fact that Willow, someone who made her life miserable on an almost daily basis while they were at school, shows up–Whitney isn't sure how she'll succeed. But any journey worth taking starts with a single step. Soon, Whitney's feeling more confident, winning some competitions, and learning more about herself with the help of her sweet, sympathetic, and more than a little hot trainer, Axel. Her feelings soon dip into something deeper, but campers can't date their trainers, and her struggles with... Learning to love yourself . . . it's no sweat! When Whitney Carmichael decides to spend her summer at a sleep-away fitness camp, getting in shape is her highest priority. She knows it won't be easy, but if the dreaded rope climb and grueling runs weren't enough to have her questioning whether or not she'll survive, having her archenemy Willow show up just might. With every step Whitney's confidence builds—along with the help of her encouraging and very hot trainer, Axel. But their budding attraction could put both his job and all that Whitney has gained at risk, leaving her again wondering if she should quit while she's ahead. Sometimes, though, growing up means pushing forward, and the lessons that Whitney learns about love, life, and most importantly herself, are worth the sweat.