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Behind the Lens by Heather Dahlgren

linaru's review

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5.0

I have received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first book by Heather. To be honest when I started reading it, I didn't expect anything. It was well after midnight when I started it.... and straight away I was pulled in. The writing style of the author was just amazing. I loved it from the first paragraph.

In the book we meet Kallie (I love this name, is so unique!), when she is 8 and is taking a picture of a ladybug. I thought it's adorable. I loved her connection she had with her mum and brother. Few years pass and we meet Heather in present time, when she is a successful photographer and owns her own studio. Over the years, Kallie has strictly stayed true to her most important rule: DO NOT DATE YOUR MODELS. She didn't have any problems with it. Until she meets Jax Burke. He is kind, handsome and hot as sin. And also unavailable to her as he is her new model. The chemistry between them is instant. They can't deny it, but only Jax is willing to act on it. Kallie, being professional, straight away is telling him, that she is not dating models. So Jax is doing only thing that will keep her next to him: agrees to be her friend. And they are best friends quickly. But when lust, passion and feeling are involved, friendship is quickly not enough. After few months of being friends, they decide to take a chance and start dating. And of course Kallie's worst nightmare comes true. And their feelings are tested.

This book is amazing. Sexy, making you hot and wet in all the right places.

Kallie is a strong, level headed heroine, that simply knows what she wants. And now? Now she is living her dream, but is she able to risk everything she has and possibly have in the future for a one guy that makes her heart flutter?

Jax... oh my...hot as sin...totally lickable...there is nothing not to love about him. He is one piece of fine man. If I could I would transport him to my bedroom right now (shhh, don't tell my hubby ;) ). He is sweet, loves what he is doing and is responsible. He is able to cut his way of living to pursue Kallie. He knows she is worth all the fight. So he is being patient.

Heather amazingly describes the life of a model. Of all the challenges they have. Fighting for privacy, to b recognized and how to divide personal and business life and still stay true to yourself.

Except the main characters, I loved the supporting characters that are there: Max, Brin, Brody, Braden and Blake. They all have a story to tell and I hope Heather will tell us all of them.

Amazing, strong and hot as hell, 5 stars!

smuthutbooks's review

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4.0


This is my first book by Heather but it won't be my last.

We have Kallie a photographer who's main focus in life is
taking pictures. Has been since she was old enough to hold a
camera. She is very good at what she does and meets a lot of
fun people while doing it. In fact her best friend is a model.
However she has one rule. You can be friends but you NEVER sleep with a model. This is a hard rule with no exceptions. I mean there have been plenty of offers in the years she has been doing this but she learned that sleeping with a model can ruin some one quickly.

Jax is a construction worker for his brothers company who happens to model on the side. He has on rule too. Never fall in love. He watched his brother get decimated by love and he never wants to feel that pain. With his gorgeous good looks and hot body he doesn't have to look far for his next hook up.

When Kallie and Jax meet they have an instant connection that is undeniable. She keeps him at arms length knowing that even for him she won't break her rule. You'll have to read it to find out what happens between these two.

I really loved this couple and I can't wait for more from this group of friends.


Thanks Heather for and awesome book!!

ARC RCVD 4 HR

ssirrah's review

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5.0

I think the best part of this book was the friendship that Jax and Kallie built before dating. At first thought it was making the story move too slowly, but it was necessary for the end of the book. I didn't care for Jax's smoking, because it seemed like he was ALWAYS smoking. He had to have had a pack a day habit. I could get over that though. The story was good and the sex scenes were hot. I would recommend.
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