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Through the Lens (BelleCurve) Kindle Edition

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"He thought I was his muse. Turned out, he was mine too."

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.

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K. K. Allen, an award-winning author and interdisciplinary arts and sciences graduate from the University of Washington, writes heartfelt and inspirational contemporary romance stories. K. K. currently resides in central Florida, works full-time as a digital producer for a leading online educational institution, and is the mother to a ridiculously handsome little dude who owns her heart. --This text refers to the audioCD edition.

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K.K. Allen is a USA Today Bestselling and award-winning contemporary romance author who writes captivating, emotionally-charged, and character-driven love stories. K.K. graduated from the University of Washington with a communications degree, and she currently resides in central Florida with her ridiculously handsome little dude who owns her heart.

K.K.’s publishing journey began in June 2014 with a young adult contemporary fantasy trilogy, the Summer Solstice. In 2016, K.K. published her first contemporary romance, Up in the Treehouse, which went on to win the Romantic Times (RT) Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best New Adult Book of the Year. With K.K.'s love for inspirational and coming of age stories involving heartfelt narratives and honest emotions, you can be assured to always be surprised by what K.K. releases next.

Stay tuned for more information about upcoming projects by connecting with K.K. in all the social media spaces. Or find out first here —> https://geni.us/KKAllenNewsletter

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a slow burn enemies to lovers romance that is funny, sweet and emotional.

Reviewed in Australia on 19 May 2020

‘Through the lens, she’s the woman with no faults, no worries, and no fears. But on the other side of it, there’s much, much more...’

Through the Lens by K. K. Allen is a slow burn enemies to lovers romance that is funny, sweet and emotional. It is also the third book in the BelleCurve series, however can be read as a stand-alone.

After living the life of the glitz and glam, Maggie has decide to leave the city of LA and start a fresh in Seattle with help of her sister - Monica.

Whilst Maggie is trying to figure out her next move, Monica convinces here to take a cooking class and this is where she meets Desmond. At first she thinks he’s hot and charming until she realises he flirts with every female, and has a great relationship with her estranged father.

But what happens when Maggie can no longer stay with her sister and is offered to rent one of Desmond’s condos for free, as long as she works for him? Will they cross that fine line between love and hate?

I loved the chemistry and the banter that Desmond and Maggie had, I did however find Maggie a little whingey at times. I also loved that this can be read as a stand alone, however gives you enough of a glimpse into the supporting characters lives, that it makes you want to read the previous books. This is my second read from K. K. Allen and I look forward to reading more of her work.

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Katie

Queen of Steam- Enemies to Lovers in this sweet story of finding your way in life!!

Reviewed in Australia on 8 July 2020

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Through The Lens is a standalone romance from the Delightful KK Allen. She certainly knows how to write all things steamy romance y'all!!

Desmond and Maggie are full blown enemies!! When her modelling career comes crashing to an end, Maggie moves from LA to Seattle to be with her sister, Monica, and try and figure out where she goes from here after modelling and catwalks and photographers are all she has known. Desmond has a passion for cooking and his culinary classes are some of the best in Seattle. Monica and Maggie sign up- of course to Desmond's frustration. Maggie seems to be completely disinterested in anything Desmond says in his classes. But then of course, their hatred for each other turns into something more. A longing and a desire to be something other then enemies!! They work out a way to help each other find their paths in life- and best of all, they can do this together!!

There are so many elements to both Maggie and Desmond. I loved these guys together!! I loved KK's Waterfall Effect and remains my favourite of KK's, however TTL is DEFINITELY a close second fave of hers!!

Any romance reader will love this one!! Can't wait for what comes next!!

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Siobhan

A beautifully written slow burn romance

Reviewed in Australia on 6 May 2020

Another 5 star read from the amazingly talented K.K. Allen. The way she writes is completely captivating and I loved everything about this slow-burn romance.

A cocky chef (Desmond), a feisty ex-model (Maggie), lots of flirty banter, a bit of a love/hate relationship and a heap ton of sizzling chemistry made for a fantastic read.

There was so much more to both of these characters than first meets the eye and I really enjoyed the slow burn romance that develops between them. It felt very natural and full of so many raw emotions. My heart ached for them both so many times 😭

A beautifully written story and a must read.

Reviewed in Australia on 31 May 2020

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What a beautiful story.
I loved it all.

The loss and reconnection, pain and pleasures, dreams and fears

We all deal differently and it’s how we come together to deal that solidifies our place in peoples lives.

Reviewed in Australia on 30 April 2020

This story stole me from the first page. I couldn't put it down. This author never fails to disappoint

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Megan L.

An interesting story!

Reviewed in Australia on 1 May 2020

This was an interesting book. I loved the setting, and got a real feel of Seattle. I also loved Monica.
I’m a little unsure about Maggie, but Desmond was a solid character.
I think where it was a little strange for me was the fact a lot of this book revolves around things explained in other books, which I haven’t read. It made for a bit of a disconnect which thankfully was solved just as it got too much to handle.
I did think this did detract from the story a bit, as well as the fact you don’t initially see Desmond and Maggie meeting.
Still, this was a solid book. I would suggest reading the associated books first, but do give it a go!

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Mimi Reads

A steamy slow burn, enemies-to-lovers romance 💕

Reviewed in Australia on 1 May 2020

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Through The Lens by K.K. Allen

A steamy slow burn romance, where the main characters start out hating each other before being thrust together in the workplace.

Maggie has left her big modelling career and the glitz of LA behind to move in with her sister so she can try and figure out what she wants to do with her life.

Desmond is a successful chef who loves capturing his dishes in his photographs. He has dreams of expanding his business and a chance encounter paves the way for him to take a leap into a new venture.

There's lots of steamy scenes between our enemies turned lovers. This was a very enjoyable read!

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Rebeca

Loved it

Reviewed in Brazil on 28 October 2020

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I Just loved everything about it. For me it wasn't slow, the story was enjoyable and cute, flirty. Loved it! Wish we could get the continuation of their lives. Love the characters sooo much!

BookAddict

“We’re just two souls who had to get lost to finally find their way home.”

Reviewed in the United States on 30 April 2020

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This talented wordsmith is still fairly new to me, but with each new book of hers I read, I fall more deeply under her spell. Bordering on poetic, her words paint a masterpiece full of every colorful emotion, sentiment and feeling that surround and infuse me, making me happily drown in them. I can’t get enough!

“The slow and sweet lyrics fill the space around us, lifting us above my already foggy state, high above the clouds, until I’m merely floating in dangerous proximity to the rain shower sure to drown us both. But I don’t care, not when his breath hits mine in one final warning, like a crack of thunder before the sky lights up the night.”

Gah! See what I mean? Poetry.

Maggie Stevens and Desmond Blake are both complicated. If they had their way, they would stay out of each others' orbits, but Maggie's sister is engaged to Desmond's best friend. Then there's the to-close-for-comfort relationship between Maggie's estranged father and Desmond, who he treats like the son he never had. It’s one thorny, tangled situation that Maggie rightfully resents.

Maggie and Desmond will forever live in my heart as two of my most favorite characters. Their flaws, baggage and vulnerabilities make them relatable to every reader. Their struggles and transparency have a way of drawing you in to their story, making you an integral part, so you’re left with no choice but to feel every one of their emotions as they navigate the road to forever. The push and pull is strong between these two, and the tension is deliciously electric.

This book is impossible to put down. It gives so much insight into the challenges of a realistic relationship and the beauty that happens when a person changes and grows, taking control of their destiny. As heartfelt as it is inspiring, this exquisitely penned, phenomenal story is sure to captivate every reader!

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Erica C

A deliciously emotional love story with a valuable message

Reviewed in the United States on 5 May 2020

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Through The Lens is a super slow-burn, witty, emotional, enemies to lovers story that is equal parts humor and heat.

Maggie Stevens is a model who has become completely disenchanted by the life she has lived. Desperate for a new start, any start, she heads to Seattle to stay with her sister.

Desmond Blake is a charming, hard-working chef, who runs a culinary school, and has a passion for food photography.

Maggie and Desmond each have deep-seated and unresolved parental issues that have resulted in emotional scars. Bound together by their past, and even more so by present circumstances, these two end up needing each other in more ways than one.

The chemistry between Desmond and Maggie is palpable. And their interactions, when not emotionally charged, are pretty darn funny. The push and pull between them amps up the heat...and the humor.

I only had two real issues while reading TTL. I would have loved to have seen just a little bit more interaction with Maggie's parents, and I would have liked it if more of Faye's facial expressions matched her words and actions. She gave me a headache.

I love so many things about this book. K.K. is extremely talented at using descriptive language. The dishes and photos are so beautifully described that I could picture it all so clearly. But what I loved the most about this book? Its message.

For Maggie, life in front of the camera has always been a lie. The images are crafted to tell a story. For Desmond, the lens captures a moment in time. There is nothing artificial about it. In TTL, these two learn that perception - of a moment, a person, or even the self - is impacted, and maybe even skewed, by the lens it is being viewed through. And sometimes, in order to change our focus, we just need someone to show us a different lens.

Overall, Through the Lens is a deliciously emotional love story with a valuable message, and I definitely recommend it!

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Good read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 July 2020

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Predictable, but still an enjoyable book. I was kinda hoping for a proposal but it didn't happen . Still good though

Johanna

What a BEAUTIFUL Story

Reviewed in the United States on 23 July 2023

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This is a story as much about Maggie falling in love with herself as an adult in her own skin as much as it is a romance between her and Desmond ❤️

I love how he stood by her and helped her see herself through his eyes. He helped build her confidence by giving her the space to grow while still showing her he cared.

These two were so beautiful together with their gradual falling out of despise with each other in a beautiful loving relationship 🥰🥰

The twist with her dad was an interesting thing too.

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