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Bezig met laden... Through the Lens (BelleCurve)door K.K. Allen
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Maggie Stevens is done feeling objectified. After spending her entire life in the spotlight and climbing the high fashion ranks as a model in LA, she's willing to leave it all behind for a fresh start. Moving to Seattle seems like the perfect solution. A clean slate. New adventures. Endless opportunities. All is going according to plan. Until she meets the drop-dead gorgeous cooking instructor who delights in adding to her misery. Desmond Blake is determined to make a name for his culinary school-one that speaks to his hard work and undeniable passion. When his food photography hobby garners attention from an unexpected source, his dreams are finally within reach. The obstacle he never sees coming? The sharp-tongued bombshell with a distaste for all he stands for. When Desmond accidentally captures a photo of Maggie during a moment of weakness, he starts to see there's more to the fashionista than meets the eye . . . Sometimes what can be seen through the lens is a skewed version of reality. A bent perspective. Manufactured, therefore losing all sense of authenticity. And sometimes all it takes is a different angle to see what's right in front of you. Contains mature themes. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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I remember when I first discovered this author years ago when Up in the Tree House came out that I knew then that this author would find success in writing. I was correct in that assumption because there is just something magical about the way that she writes. I find myself becoming one with not only the story but the characters themselves. I feel their fears, their concerns, their hopes, their attraction, and their sadness. That was especially true with this story.
Initially, I was a little unsure about Maggie because I didn't understand how she was acting but I WANTED to understand her so that propelled me forward. I am glad I did because I liked being along for the ride as she discovered herself too. I could understand her not having a focus when everything she had thought she wanted was tied to her looks and what she had been basically trained to believe. Desmond was another one that I was unsure of at first because he seemed so cocky while also being aloof and somewhat jaded in regards to Maggie. However, the old saying that opposites attract was definitely true because I felt the connection as they both tried to fight it. I liked the symbology of the camera and what it meant for both of them. I appreciated that there has to be mutual trust. I also liked getting to know Desmond's background story and why he behaved the way he did. There is definitely Daddy baggage for both of them. I appreciated how the author tied the entire full circle through the dad connection and showed how precious life is and to appreciate what you have.
My biggest issue with this story comes from Maggie's relationship with her Mom and Dad. First, her mom seemed like she had a lot to make up for and also answer for and her Dad I just wanted a further explanation. I loved seeing Monica and Zach again and Gavin and Chloe. It makes me want to go back and reread them again and leave a review since I didn't know then the importance of leaving a review in addition to leaving a star ranking for indie authors as I know now. Until I get a chance to do that, I highly recommend everyone to go read this series of interconnected standalones. They are something special. (