A review by 13rebecca13
Behind the Camera by Chelsea Curto

emotional hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Behind The Camera is the third book in the Love Through A Lens series and although it took me longer to get into than the previous two, I ended up loving it just as much. You don't need to read Camera Chemistry or Caught On Camera as you get the gist but I would definitely recommend it to get a real feel for all the characters.

This story follows Maven, Aiden's daughter from Camera Chemistry and Dallas, a kicker for NFL team the Titans. It took me a minute to reconfigure Maven in my head as a twenty-two year old as she was only sixteen when we first met her. Dallas is a single dad to four-year old daughter June and Maven has got a new job with the Titans as a home photographer.

Being a famous athlete means that finding a nanny for his daughter is tough for Dallas. He finds it hard to trust people. Shawn, his coach, is godfather to Maven and when Dallas floats the idea of her taking on the role he isn't happy but goes along with it.

I have read a few single dad/nanny books and most of the time the focus is too much on the developing relationship and sometimes the child is forgotten about for the sake of the plot. In Behind The Camera, June is very much the focus for both Maven and Dallas and it is beautiful to read.

Both Maven and Dallas have their struggles and in true Curto fashion, they bring the best out of each other. No third act break up either which is a massive plus!