Review by hanreads__ - Behind the Camera

A review by hanreads__
Behind the Camera by Chelsea Curto

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

"𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲. 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲. 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿."

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I have so much love for Chelsea Curto and her books, they leave me feeling so much happiness, even when I’m in a bad place, and Behind The Camera did just that for me. The third book is certainly my favourite one of the series, and if I have ever wanted a man to be a certain type of way, he would be exactly like Dallas Lansfield.

You can never go wrong with a single dad romance, and I love that this one differs a little from other ones. The biological mother isn’t in the picture, and she never comes into it, which is why I love it so much. You have no drama regarding the parents, and it just strays from the cliche immediately.

Maven was introduced in the novella originally, and I loved her character then, I knew I wanted to see a book about her and by the time I read the second book, I was most certainly desperate for her to be Dallas’s (she says with jealousy) and I knew that their chemistry would be unmatched on many levels. Maven is an absolute sweetheart who has a heart of gold and see’ the good in everyone. She’s the kind of person that EVERYONE needs in their life, and if they have her, they’re lucky. She’s flawless, kind, caring and much more, but above all, she’s genuine, and that’s what makes her so loveable.

Dallas is a man who takes responsibility and despite his insecurities, he takes the hand he’s been dealt and does everything he can to be the best he can. He’s an incredible father to June Bug (let me have his babies pls), an incredible friend, and an incredible player on the field. While I may not know much about sports, especially football in America, the snippets of being able to learn things because sports plays such a big part in the story is something really fun. Dallas isn’t your typical playboy who sleeps with numerous women and swears off love, he’s a man who’s celibate and cares about his career, daughter and friends. He is so different from your normal male sports player that you can’t help but fall for him.

Despite the lack of diversity and representation within the book, I cannot find any complaints. Chelsea has done a wonderful job with her story, and if someone was to not love it, I’d be shocked to say the least. The conversations that take place between Dallas and Maven have my heart happy. The way Chelsea has allowed the characters to be vulnerable and open themselves up has my heart, because it takes a lot to trust someone with your secrets and insecurities. It was great to see previous characters also play such a big part within the book, I had really missed them, and I hope I get to see them again.

All in love, this book has just been perfect and no words will be able to express the love I have for it. The postcard scenes were adorable, the sex scenes were HOT AS FUCK, and I would honestly do anything to have a man like Dallas Lansfield because he is the type of man I want in my life. Finally, I just want to say how beautiful the ending was. It was perfect, and my heart is full of happiness rn.

Chelsea Curto, you are a queen.

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A review by hanreads__ Behind the Camera by Chelsea Curto

A review by hanreads__
Behind the Camera by Chelsea Curto