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Behind the Camera #3
Discovering Damon
I know most would probably describe me as a little uptight, unwilling to change, set in my ways…
But the truth is, I just like my life the way it is—simple and predictable. I have everything I need—good friends, family close by, and my automotive business that I’ve built from the ground up.
I’m proud of the life I’ve made in this quiet small town. Nothing needs to change.
At least, that’s what I believed up until the day Damon Deveraux, a lively and bold little whirlwind of a man in lip gloss and short shorts, saunters into my life and changes everything.
He captivates me with his bubbly charm and adorable clumsiness, and suddenly we’re fast friends, spending all our time together.
But I don’t know what’s happening to me. I’m just so confused.
Because I’ve never fixated on another man’s pouty lips before.
I’ve never obsessed over the curve of another man’s body.
I’ve never desired the feel of another man curled up against me.
And when I discover Damon’s camboy site and—accidentally on purpose—subscribe to his live show, all bets are off.
Because for the first time, I’m realizing that maybe the sweet, sassy boy next door is everything I never knew I needed.
But the truth is, I just like my life the way it is—simple and predictable. I have everything I need—good friends, family close by, and my automotive business that I’ve built from the ground up.
I’m proud of the life I’ve made in this quiet small town. Nothing needs to change.
At least, that’s what I believed up until the day Damon Deveraux, a lively and bold little whirlwind of a man in lip gloss and short shorts, saunters into my life and changes everything.
He captivates me with his bubbly charm and adorable clumsiness, and suddenly we’re fast friends, spending all our time together.
But I don’t know what’s happening to me. I’m just so confused.
Because I’ve never fixated on another man’s pouty lips before.
I’ve never obsessed over the curve of another man’s body.
I’ve never desired the feel of another man curled up against me.
And when I discover Damon’s camboy site and—accidentally on purpose—subscribe to his live show, all bets are off.
Because for the first time, I’m realizing that maybe the sweet, sassy boy next door is everything I never knew I needed.
218 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 2, 2023
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October 2, 2023
✰ 3.5 stars ✰
“You’re killing me,” he admits and then nods back toward the bar. “Flirt all you want, but remember what I said. Remember me.”
How the fuck could I forget this? Forget him?
A huff escapes my lips. “Trust me, Tomas. I will.”
It's been a hot minute since I met up with these lovable losers, but reading Discovering Damon reminded me of how much fun they are. And to be fair, objectively there really isn't nothing new about this story. When 25-year-old Damon - 'he’s not cute. He’s beautiful and alluring and open - the last of the successful ABCD (yes, that's what I call them 😊) cam-boys, agrees to house-sit for Carter's moms, he doesn't know that he's going to have his hands full with three boisterous dogs. Nor, be neighbors to one very fine specimen of a man, 32-year-old mechanic, Tomas - someone who 'intrigues me. And his gorgeous face and body are not hard to look at.'
But, too bad, he's straight. Too bad, Damon's affectious charm makes him curious enough to take a sneak peek at one of his videos. 'It was just a little taste. It was curiosity and taking an interest in my new friend. That’s all. Curious enough to awaken something in him that his sudden interest in his fun-loving, free-spirited and sexy as sin of a porn-star friend, may make him not as straight as he thought he was. 🧐
“Real life leads to disappointment and heartbreak. To misunderstandings and questioning. I won’t do that. I’ve worked too hard to get where I am now. I love who I am. And what I’ve become.
And yet, I can’t stop thinking about my sexy new friend...”
Look, sometimes, even I'm in the mood to set aside my own personal preferences and enjoy a simple light-hearted read that doesn't promise angst or break-ups but just a good ole time. And well, this definitely was a cute read, rewarding me with a nice Sunday start after some heavy reading. 💜💜
I liked Damon - very honest and true to himself - even when he was doing his job, he gave it, his all. His antics with the dogs were hilarious and I just love how he got Tomas to open up to him. He was so self-assured in his success and appeal, but still so very funny and ebullient - bubbling with charm and charisma. And he still had such an understanding and serious side to him that noted when Tomas may not be too ready for too much of him. It was so very endearing to see the delightful ways in how they warmed up to each other in their casual soft friendships with the subtle hint of flirtations. Even though it does feel like a quick read, their relationship from neighbors to friends to lovers happened at a really steady pace - although, when Tomas jumped the gun - it was superhot! ❤️🔥❤️🔥
I'm glad Tomas never made Damon feel judgmental about his actions or behavior; in fact, he respected him and liked him. He liked him for he was that he's 'so much more than porn', enough to realize that the stir in his gut was for having something more with him. I liked how Tomas' feelings gradually awoke - even if he kept denying it to himself, stubbornly refusing till he discovered something about himself, too. It's not so much a bi-awakening discovery for one of the characters, it's even that lingering realization that even a cam-boy wants to settle the affairs of the heart and just be that someone for someone. 😟😟
“I want this date,” I say honestly. Even though I love kissing him, and I’m curious about all the things we can do together sexually, I want this damn date. I want to see what he has planned.
I want to get to know him better. All the parts of him.”
Damon had a really good heart - he knew who he was, 'a proud gay man', who felt confident in what he did, and never pushed Tomas to do anything or do anything that would be out of his comfort zone. He was so level-headed with Tomas - that even when the 'the fog of lust has dissipated' he was still concerned for Tomas - that it was a lot to process and that he would understand if it didn't mean anything. 🥺🥺 As much as he wanted him, he knew that having feelings for a straight man would never be in his favor - that the possibility of a potential heartbreak would always be lingering in their presence.
So, to see Tomas gradually and not at all begrudgingly accept that he was affected by Damon - that even without the pretense of teasing or attraction to his videos - he wanted him - as he was - for himself. Although, haha, I DO love how Tomas inadvertently does participate in Damon's videos; that first moment was enough to light the spark. And their scenes together were quite satisfying - Tomas, so eager to please, and Damon, such a willing and active participant! 😀😀
And even out of the bedroom, as they explored all the wild and creative ways to sate their fueling passion, it was how their relationship blossoms from there, the explorations and affections and the dates and just the comfort of caring - that these feelings were so valid. IT didn't have to be a one-off thing, made me hope they would get their happy ending. 🥹
And for the first time in a long time, I don’t feel like filming myself. For the first time in a long time, I just don’t want to.
It was great to see all the boys again in all their lovable selves - like catching up with old friends. Their family dynamic was as heart-warming and refreshing as ever with that comfort and ease they always have around one another. Their reaction to Damon's smitten attitude and Tomas' surly and burly demeanor made me chuckle, but it's their gradual acceptance of seeing those same sentiments that they once experienced made me smile even more. 🥰🥰
The scenes with Tomas' family were also a lot of fun; I loved how welcoming and affectionate they were towards Damon and his presence in Tomas' life. there's no bad vibes or outspoken unkindness, just the heart of knowing that you can love someone - even when you are in a career where you can't always have the assurance to promise your heart to someone else - exclusively. But, it's that discovery that you can - that, in a way, it's also very much about Damon discovering himself is what made this a pleasant enough read. 🫶🏻
And kudos to the authors for keeping the spirit of Jimbob alive! Very curious to what story awaits him and that broody mystery behind-the-scenes. 👌🏻 👌🏻
“You’re killing me,” he admits and then nods back toward the bar. “Flirt all you want, but remember what I said. Remember me.”
How the fuck could I forget this? Forget him?
A huff escapes my lips. “Trust me, Tomas. I will.”
It's been a hot minute since I met up with these lovable losers, but reading Discovering Damon reminded me of how much fun they are. And to be fair, objectively there really isn't nothing new about this story. When 25-year-old Damon - 'he’s not cute. He’s beautiful and alluring and open - the last of the successful ABCD (yes, that's what I call them 😊) cam-boys, agrees to house-sit for Carter's moms, he doesn't know that he's going to have his hands full with three boisterous dogs. Nor, be neighbors to one very fine specimen of a man, 32-year-old mechanic, Tomas - someone who 'intrigues me. And his gorgeous face and body are not hard to look at.'
But, too bad, he's straight. Too bad, Damon's affectious charm makes him curious enough to take a sneak peek at one of his videos. 'It was just a little taste. It was curiosity and taking an interest in my new friend. That’s all. Curious enough to awaken something in him that his sudden interest in his fun-loving, free-spirited and sexy as sin of a porn-star friend, may make him not as straight as he thought he was. 🧐
“Real life leads to disappointment and heartbreak. To misunderstandings and questioning. I won’t do that. I’ve worked too hard to get where I am now. I love who I am. And what I’ve become.
And yet, I can’t stop thinking about my sexy new friend...”
Look, sometimes, even I'm in the mood to set aside my own personal preferences and enjoy a simple light-hearted read that doesn't promise angst or break-ups but just a good ole time. And well, this definitely was a cute read, rewarding me with a nice Sunday start after some heavy reading. 💜💜
I liked Damon - very honest and true to himself - even when he was doing his job, he gave it, his all. His antics with the dogs were hilarious and I just love how he got Tomas to open up to him. He was so self-assured in his success and appeal, but still so very funny and ebullient - bubbling with charm and charisma. And he still had such an understanding and serious side to him that noted when Tomas may not be too ready for too much of him. It was so very endearing to see the delightful ways in how they warmed up to each other in their casual soft friendships with the subtle hint of flirtations. Even though it does feel like a quick read, their relationship from neighbors to friends to lovers happened at a really steady pace - although, when Tomas jumped the gun - it was superhot! ❤️🔥❤️🔥
I'm glad Tomas never made Damon feel judgmental about his actions or behavior; in fact, he respected him and liked him. He liked him for he was that he's 'so much more than porn', enough to realize that the stir in his gut was for having something more with him. I liked how Tomas' feelings gradually awoke - even if he kept denying it to himself, stubbornly refusing till he discovered something about himself, too. It's not so much a bi-awakening discovery for one of the characters, it's even that lingering realization that even a cam-boy wants to settle the affairs of the heart and just be that someone for someone. 😟😟
“I want this date,” I say honestly. Even though I love kissing him, and I’m curious about all the things we can do together sexually, I want this damn date. I want to see what he has planned.
I want to get to know him better. All the parts of him.”
Damon had a really good heart - he knew who he was, 'a proud gay man', who felt confident in what he did, and never pushed Tomas to do anything or do anything that would be out of his comfort zone. He was so level-headed with Tomas - that even when the 'the fog of lust has dissipated' he was still concerned for Tomas - that it was a lot to process and that he would understand if it didn't mean anything. 🥺🥺 As much as he wanted him, he knew that having feelings for a straight man would never be in his favor - that the possibility of a potential heartbreak would always be lingering in their presence.
So, to see Tomas gradually and not at all begrudgingly accept that he was affected by Damon - that even without the pretense of teasing or attraction to his videos - he wanted him - as he was - for himself. Although, haha, I DO love how Tomas inadvertently does participate in Damon's videos; that first moment was enough to light the spark. And their scenes together were quite satisfying - Tomas, so eager to please, and Damon, such a willing and active participant! 😀😀
And even out of the bedroom, as they explored all the wild and creative ways to sate their fueling passion, it was how their relationship blossoms from there, the explorations and affections and the dates and just the comfort of caring - that these feelings were so valid. IT didn't have to be a one-off thing, made me hope they would get their happy ending. 🥹
And for the first time in a long time, I don’t feel like filming myself. For the first time in a long time, I just don’t want to.
It was great to see all the boys again in all their lovable selves - like catching up with old friends. Their family dynamic was as heart-warming and refreshing as ever with that comfort and ease they always have around one another. Their reaction to Damon's smitten attitude and Tomas' surly and burly demeanor made me chuckle, but it's their gradual acceptance of seeing those same sentiments that they once experienced made me smile even more. 🥰🥰
The scenes with Tomas' family were also a lot of fun; I loved how welcoming and affectionate they were towards Damon and his presence in Tomas' life. there's no bad vibes or outspoken unkindness, just the heart of knowing that you can love someone - even when you are in a career where you can't always have the assurance to promise your heart to someone else - exclusively. But, it's that discovery that you can - that, in a way, it's also very much about Damon discovering himself is what made this a pleasant enough read. 🫶🏻
And kudos to the authors for keeping the spirit of Jimbob alive! Very curious to what story awaits him and that broody mystery behind-the-scenes. 👌🏻 👌🏻
October 5, 2023
Discovering Damon was such a fun read!! Tomas and Damon had great chemistry from the start and I loved the cute friendship that slowly blossomed into a beautiful relationship. They are complete opposites who share an endearing connection after becoming new neighbors while Damon house sits.
Damon is quickly smitten with his neighbor, while Tomas is bewitched by Damon's eccentricities and extroverted personality. Together they spend more time together which is natural and perfectly comfortable for both of them. Over time feelings develop, which scare Damon and confuse Tomas.
I loved how much humor and little angst is within this story. It has some hilarious moments, especially with Damon trying to wrangle all the dogs without losing his mind. Tomas and Damon are so cute together that I could not wait for their friendship to develop into a relationship. Such a great story that has me eagerly anticipating more from this series.
*** I reviewed a complimentary copy of this story.***
Damon is quickly smitten with his neighbor, while Tomas is bewitched by Damon's eccentricities and extroverted personality. Together they spend more time together which is natural and perfectly comfortable for both of them. Over time feelings develop, which scare Damon and confuse Tomas.
I loved how much humor and little angst is within this story. It has some hilarious moments, especially with Damon trying to wrangle all the dogs without losing his mind. Tomas and Damon are so cute together that I could not wait for their friendship to develop into a relationship. Such a great story that has me eagerly anticipating more from this series.
*** I reviewed a complimentary copy of this story.***
October 2, 2023
i feel like this has too much cora and not enough nicole.
reaching reed was amazing because it was a perfect blend between those two, and it shouldn’t have worked, but damn if it was good.
i would never guess nicole cowrote this and it’s such a shame because i feel like those two complement each other a lot.
i don’t want to complain all the time when i’m giving this a good rating but i’m also about to fall asleep so let’s just quickly say a couple of things.
this is funny, hot (despite not getting to the spicy stuff quickly), surprisingly romantic and it has a general sense of sweetness that’s so nice.
i really liked reading damon and tomas’ story.
i really wish they’d get write something more like reaching reed for their next projects.
(to all of you who said that it was too sad and they needed to tone it down: i hope we never end up in a room together. i can complain very well.)
reaching reed was amazing because it was a perfect blend between those two, and it shouldn’t have worked, but damn if it was good.
i would never guess nicole cowrote this and it’s such a shame because i feel like those two complement each other a lot.
i don’t want to complain all the time when i’m giving this a good rating but i’m also about to fall asleep so let’s just quickly say a couple of things.
this is funny, hot (despite not getting to the spicy stuff quickly), surprisingly romantic and it has a general sense of sweetness that’s so nice.
i really liked reading damon and tomas’ story.
i really wish they’d get write something more like reaching reed for their next projects.
(to all of you who said that it was too sad and they needed to tone it down: i hope we never end up in a room together. i can complain very well.)
October 5, 2023
Book safety, content warnings, and tropes & tags down below.
“I need to kiss you.” The way he says it, his voice lined with desperation makes my entire body tremble.
I don’t really know Nicole Dykes’s work well, so to me this just read like a Cora Rose book, which basically means it was funny, hot, and well written. The MCs were completely different, but both very likable. They felt like well-developed characters, and I was able to connect with both of them.
The label doesn’t matter to me anymore. All that matters is Damon and how he makes me feel. Incredible. That’s how.
They were kinda bad at communicating, which was a little frustrating. I mean, I don’t love talking about serious topics either, but there comes a point where it goes from understandable and goofy/funny to avoid talking by boinking, to being a little annoying. Although I will say, the ‘third-act conflict’ made sense, and I can see how it could pop up in a relationship where one person is a camboy.
Damon looks at me curiously, his cheeks a little flushed from the alcohol he’s had tonight, but his eyes seem clear. He’s not drunk. No, if anything, he’s fully aware. Of me. And he damn well should be. I licked his fingers. He’s mine.
I had a smile on my face through most of this book, and I laughed out loud several times. Tomas’s dad is a hoot. Absolute legend. I would definitely recommend this book.
“I can’t stop thinking about you,” I admit. “When we’re together in the same room, and I can’t touch you, it drives me fucking crazy.”
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Neighbors
Bisexual awakening
Online sex work
House sitting
Femme MC
Friends to lovers
Opposites attract
⚠️⚠️ Content warning ⚠️⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Sex work (no scenes with other people after the MCs meet)
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Book safety ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Cheating: No
OM/OW drama: No
Third-act breakup: Almost.
POV: 1st person, dual POV
Genre: Contemporary romance, M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Atleast one MC is versatile. No switching on page.
Oh god. I know I drool when I sleep. I am not a cute snoozer. Drool and open mouth and probably snores. Bennet once said I sounded like a hog rooting for corn.
He brings people happiness and pleasure as far as I’m concerned. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.
Tomas pulls me forward and I’m bombarded by his two other sisters Tiegan and Tabitha before my eyes settle on his brother. Tarak. Too many T names if you ask me.
“I need to kiss you.” The way he says it, his voice lined with desperation makes my entire body tremble.
I don’t really know Nicole Dykes’s work well, so to me this just read like a Cora Rose book, which basically means it was funny, hot, and well written. The MCs were completely different, but both very likable. They felt like well-developed characters, and I was able to connect with both of them.
The label doesn’t matter to me anymore. All that matters is Damon and how he makes me feel. Incredible. That’s how.
They were kinda bad at communicating, which was a little frustrating. I mean, I don’t love talking about serious topics either, but there comes a point where it goes from understandable and goofy/funny to avoid talking by boinking, to being a little annoying. Although I will say, the ‘third-act conflict’ made sense, and I can see how it could pop up in a relationship where one person is a camboy.
Damon looks at me curiously, his cheeks a little flushed from the alcohol he’s had tonight, but his eyes seem clear. He’s not drunk. No, if anything, he’s fully aware. Of me. And he damn well should be. I licked his fingers. He’s mine.
I had a smile on my face through most of this book, and I laughed out loud several times. Tomas’s dad is a hoot. Absolute legend. I would definitely recommend this book.
“I can’t stop thinking about you,” I admit. “When we’re together in the same room, and I can’t touch you, it drives me fucking crazy.”
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Neighbors
Bisexual awakening
Online sex work
House sitting
Femme MC
Friends to lovers
Opposites attract
⚠️⚠️ Content warning ⚠️⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Sex work (no scenes with other people after the MCs meet)
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Book safety ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Cheating: No
OM/OW drama: No
Third-act breakup: Almost.
POV: 1st person, dual POV
Genre: Contemporary romance, M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Atleast one MC is versatile. No switching on page.
Oh god. I know I drool when I sleep. I am not a cute snoozer. Drool and open mouth and probably snores. Bennet once said I sounded like a hog rooting for corn.
He brings people happiness and pleasure as far as I’m concerned. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.
Tomas pulls me forward and I’m bombarded by his two other sisters Tiegan and Tabitha before my eyes settle on his brother. Tarak. Too many T names if you ask me.
October 11, 2023
a lot of cora in this. very very silly. but i still liked it enough to finish it. i didn’t like it as much as the first book in the series, but liked it way more than the second book.
side note though: if i have to read the word doggo or using boob as an insult, i’m going to spontaneously combust
side note though: if i have to read the word doggo or using boob as an insult, i’m going to spontaneously combust
October 5, 2023
I enjoyed this, it's definitely an easy, fun read but that's about it.
At no point did I feel any connection to either character, or feel any of their emotions, so for me I couldn't really rate it any higher. It's a pleasant story but I will more than likely forget all about it by the time I've finished my cup of tea.
On the positive side, the pacing was much better than a lot of the recent offerings from either author. I enjoy so many of their books but it seems like you either get good pacing and storytelling or you get an emotional yet overly rushed story or you get great characters and a pointless plot.
There's never an emotional, well paced book with well rounded characters and a great plot! If they manage to finally crack that and get it all into one book instead of sprinkled throughout multiple books, I don't doubt I'd five star everything! These authors books are always entertaining but it always feels like it could be much more - they release a lot of books over a short time period but I kind of wish there was more depth and less books.
At no point did I feel any connection to either character, or feel any of their emotions, so for me I couldn't really rate it any higher. It's a pleasant story but I will more than likely forget all about it by the time I've finished my cup of tea.
On the positive side, the pacing was much better than a lot of the recent offerings from either author. I enjoy so many of their books but it seems like you either get good pacing and storytelling or you get an emotional yet overly rushed story or you get great characters and a pointless plot.
There's never an emotional, well paced book with well rounded characters and a great plot! If they manage to finally crack that and get it all into one book instead of sprinkled throughout multiple books, I don't doubt I'd five star everything! These authors books are always entertaining but it always feels like it could be much more - they release a lot of books over a short time period but I kind of wish there was more depth and less books.
November 29, 2023
3.5 ⭐️
- camboy x mechanic
- opposites attract
- instant attraction/insta love
- size difference
- bi awakening
Damon is out in the country house and dog sitting for Carter’s moms, when he needs to be rescued by the hot mechanic next door from an insect trying to invade the home.
After that Damon and Tomas strike up a fast friendship, with Damon completely bulldozing into his life in a cloud of glitter and sunshine. Although Tomas is on the fence about his feelings towards Damon because he’s always believed he was straight, but there’s just something about Damon he can’t resist.
I’ll be honest, it took me a minute to really get into Tomas and Damon’s story, but once I got hooked in I loved it. I really loved the dynamic between the two of them, but the sexual chemistry was off for me. That being said Damon is a tiny tornado and Tomas is just solid and steadfast, and they balance each other out so well, but their relationship didn't quite make sense.
- camboy x mechanic
- opposites attract
- instant attraction/insta love
- size difference
- bi awakening
Damon is out in the country house and dog sitting for Carter’s moms, when he needs to be rescued by the hot mechanic next door from an insect trying to invade the home.
After that Damon and Tomas strike up a fast friendship, with Damon completely bulldozing into his life in a cloud of glitter and sunshine. Although Tomas is on the fence about his feelings towards Damon because he’s always believed he was straight, but there’s just something about Damon he can’t resist.
I’ll be honest, it took me a minute to really get into Tomas and Damon’s story, but once I got hooked in I loved it. I really loved the dynamic between the two of them, but the sexual chemistry was off for me. That being said Damon is a tiny tornado and Tomas is just solid and steadfast, and they balance each other out so well, but their relationship didn't quite make sense.
October 5, 2023
2.75⭐
I wasn't a fan of the story. It felt like a situation similar to Becoming Bennett, the same formula used and even though I liked the MMCs, the book wasn't great - wasn't bad either, but as it is with books in this series, they have unimpressive love stories.
🟡 Camboys
🟣 Size difference (A ripped mechanic/twink)
🟠 Bi-awakening
🟢 No other colabs while hooking up
🔵 Age gap - 5 years
🌶️ Spice good; t/b
This was a light, no angst story about Damon, a 25 - year old camboy who makes crocheted penis pouches and loves plants and Tomas, a 32 - year old car mechanic, who lives next door to Carter's moms.
In all honesty, I really liked Damon, who was hands down the most memorable character in this book. He's a camboy who's making a lot of money and has his comfortable life that he's very happy with.
Damon meets Tomas and for the first time in his life really falls for someone, but we also get to witness all of Damon's sass, great humour and uniqueness, but oftentimes it almost felt like Damon was a star in his own theater show, nothing felt natural and everything felt rehearsed, like Damon was "wearing" a character.
"I do love myself a bit of meat. All the meat. Right down my throat."
"Tomas is a machine and is getting the hang of this gay sex thing."
Tomas shakes his head. “No. I’m a mechanic. Have my own shop in town, actually.”
“It’s all very sexy,” I tell them and Bennet bobs his head.
"Sorry, table. Sorry, hole. Although, you probably should give it a rest, you slut."
“A commoner, Damon, honestly?” he asks, and I roll my eyes.
“Fine, yes he’s a commoner and he’s straight. Well, not so much after last night. No, after last night he’s definitely not straight.”
That's probably supposed to be very funny, but to me those were chewed up sentences that were way over the top and fitted for a scripted show.
The only one who felt really authentic here was Tomas. His character not that developed, but I still very much liked him.
"Damn, when has a guy ever been cute? Right now. Now is when a guy has been cute. Shit."
🌶️ The spice was pretty damn good. Absolutely loved that first scene where Tomas barged into the room and completely surprised Damon while he was doing a live show.
Their sex life was great and Tomas didn't have any major hiccups with having sex with a man or coming out.
I very much did like the last chapter and the epilogue, I think that was the only part of the book where I felt connected to the story, the only time the authors let both MMCs simply tell their story, experience it, all the rest was yeah, like a theater show.
It works for some, it didn't for me.
Again, Jimbob . I really want his book.
I wasn't a fan of the story. It felt like a situation similar to Becoming Bennett, the same formula used and even though I liked the MMCs, the book wasn't great - wasn't bad either, but as it is with books in this series, they have unimpressive love stories.
🟡 Camboys
🟣 Size difference (A ripped mechanic/twink)
🟠 Bi-awakening
🟢 No other colabs while hooking up
🔵 Age gap - 5 years
🌶️ Spice good; t/b
This was a light, no angst story about Damon, a 25 - year old camboy who makes crocheted penis pouches and loves plants and Tomas, a 32 - year old car mechanic, who lives next door to Carter's moms.
In all honesty, I really liked Damon, who was hands down the most memorable character in this book. He's a camboy who's making a lot of money and has his comfortable life that he's very happy with.
Damon meets Tomas and for the first time in his life really falls for someone, but we also get to witness all of Damon's sass, great humour and uniqueness, but oftentimes it almost felt like Damon was a star in his own theater show, nothing felt natural and everything felt rehearsed, like Damon was "wearing" a character.
"I do love myself a bit of meat. All the meat. Right down my throat."
"Tomas is a machine and is getting the hang of this gay sex thing."
Tomas shakes his head. “No. I’m a mechanic. Have my own shop in town, actually.”
“It’s all very sexy,” I tell them and Bennet bobs his head.
"Sorry, table. Sorry, hole. Although, you probably should give it a rest, you slut."
“A commoner, Damon, honestly?” he asks, and I roll my eyes.
“Fine, yes he’s a commoner and he’s straight. Well, not so much after last night. No, after last night he’s definitely not straight.”
That's probably supposed to be very funny, but to me those were chewed up sentences that were way over the top and fitted for a scripted show.
The only one who felt really authentic here was Tomas. His character not that developed, but I still very much liked him.
"Damn, when has a guy ever been cute? Right now. Now is when a guy has been cute. Shit."
🌶️ The spice was pretty damn good. Absolutely loved that first scene where Tomas barged into the room and completely surprised Damon while he was doing a live show.
Their sex life was great and Tomas didn't have any major hiccups with having sex with a man or coming out.
I very much did like the last chapter and the epilogue, I think that was the only part of the book where I felt connected to the story, the only time the authors let both MMCs simply tell their story, experience it, all the rest was yeah, like a theater show.
It works for some, it didn't for me.
Again, Jimbob . I really want his book.
December 6, 2023
I'm sorry but I thought this book was so dull & boring, I'm not sure what I can even say about it.
I wanted to dnf around 60% but at that point there was so little of the book left and I was getting behind on my reading challenge so I went ahead and finished it, which is actually a very stupid reason to finish a book you're not enjoying so next year my reading goal will be way smaller
I wanted to dnf around 60% but at that point there was so little of the book left and I was getting behind on my reading challenge so I went ahead and finished it, which is actually a very stupid reason to finish a book you're not enjoying so next year my reading goal will be way smaller
October 3, 2023
This wasn’t bad but I definitely didn’t love it as much as the last two books.
The plot felt kinda rushed at the start and I think it just threw me off. Damon and Tamos were cute but I think it was just too easy and cheesy for me.
The plot felt kinda rushed at the start and I think it just threw me off. Damon and Tamos were cute but I think it was just too easy and cheesy for me.
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May 28, 2024Audio: 4 stars, Cooper North and Zane Daniels did a decent job, I enjoyed it while listening
Book: DNF @pg.84….
Well I was going back and forth about picking this up… and I shouldn’t have. The other books I gave 3ish stars to so I thought this would be the same.
But omg, I was bored as fuck. I liked the beginning it had promise and I was hoping it would get better but it steadily got worse.
Overall, not for me.
Book: DNF @pg.84….
Well I was going back and forth about picking this up… and I shouldn’t have. The other books I gave 3ish stars to so I thought this would be the same.
But omg, I was bored as fuck. I liked the beginning it had promise and I was hoping it would get better but it steadily got worse.
Overall, not for me.
September 23, 2023
This is another great addition to this series by two amazing authors! Damon and Tomas’ story was so much fun with a lot of laugh out loud moments, some sweet times, great sexy scenes and was fairly low-angst.
I was actually surprised with how little sexy scenes were in the first half of this book considering the one MC is a camboy but I actually thought it was great that way and really enjoyed that.
I loved both characters equally for different reasons. Damon was just so much fun and unapologetically himself and it was very nice to see that. I loved Tomas and his family. They were wonderful!
This whole series has been fantastic so far and I loved seeing the characters from the prior books in this book as well. Can’t wait to read more from this world!!
I was actually surprised with how little sexy scenes were in the first half of this book considering the one MC is a camboy but I actually thought it was great that way and really enjoyed that.
I loved both characters equally for different reasons. Damon was just so much fun and unapologetically himself and it was very nice to see that. I loved Tomas and his family. They were wonderful!
This whole series has been fantastic so far and I loved seeing the characters from the prior books in this book as well. Can’t wait to read more from this world!!
October 14, 2023
3.5-ish, leaning towards 4⭐ while this book was cute & fun, I actually expected it to be a bit more OTT. And it started out that way, but then it was kind of toned down for the second half and I missed that extra bit of zany-ness I have come to expect from Cora's books, and from this co-written series.
I loved the concept of Damon house-sitting for Carter's moms and this placing him in close proximity to Tomas, the sexy tatted-up mechanic. The start of this set-up gave me the hysterical energy that I was wanting, with Damon hating nature and a centipede in the house making him run to Tomas in dire need of assistance. And then once Tomas learned about Damon's job (ohh sweet summer child Trenton, he better get a book!) the scenes we got of Damon camming knowing Tomas was watching were *chef's kiss" perfection. Those two elements were brilliant and I wanted more of that vibe.
But one thing I absolutely loved in that Tomas immediately wanted to introduce Damon to his entire family, like yeah totally normal chill bro activity Tomas. And how adamant he was that Damon not change anything about himself! We love a respectful and supportive king!
*I received an arc copy of this book, all opinions are my own*
I loved the concept of Damon house-sitting for Carter's moms and this placing him in close proximity to Tomas, the sexy tatted-up mechanic. The start of this set-up gave me the hysterical energy that I was wanting, with Damon hating nature and a centipede in the house making him run to Tomas in dire need of assistance. And then once Tomas learned about Damon's job (ohh sweet summer child Trenton, he better get a book!) the scenes we got of Damon camming knowing Tomas was watching were *chef's kiss" perfection. Those two elements were brilliant and I wanted more of that vibe.
But one thing I absolutely loved in that Tomas immediately wanted to introduce Damon to his entire family, like yeah totally normal chill bro activity Tomas. And how adamant he was that Damon not change anything about himself! We love a respectful and supportive king!
*I received an arc copy of this book, all opinions are my own*
November 15, 2023
4.5 stars and my fav book of this series. Damon resonates with me so much he's so fucking funny too. and don't even get me STARTED on Tomas. ugh! i loved them. won't bother doing an in depth review cos there's not much i can say about Cora's writing that i haven't gushed about in the previous two run downs. instead here is a collection of my highlights:
“Seems I don’t like it that much.”
“Like what?” I breathe.
“The thought of you with him.” My drink sloshes over my hand as my entire body trembles with need. “The thought of you with anyone but me.”
(and then Tomas licks and sucks the spilled drink off Damon's fingers and it gave me GOOSEBUMPS)
“You’re killing me,” he admits and then nods back toward the bar. “Flirt all you want, but remember what I said. Remember me.”
I want to be alone with him, not watch him play pool with one of my best friends. A friend whose life is on the line if he touches Damon one more time.
I’ve never been into another guy in my entire life. Never wanted to kiss one, but I want to kiss Damon. And I’m tired of watching Trenton touch him. He’s all over him. No one should be wrapped around him like that, but me. Motherfucking me.
It’s not that I don’t like his job, just the thought of anyone else touching him makes me want to punch something or vomit. Maybe both. And I’m not a puncher or a puker. Really, it’s been five years since I’ve thrown up. I think it might be some kind of record. But thinking about him doing collabs with other men makes me want to retch.
“I can’t stop thinking about you,” I admit. “When we’re together in the same room, and I can’t touch you, it drives me fucking crazy.”
I glance down and see a small fluffy dog, a Pomeranian, I think. “What is this?” I ask, leaning down and picking it up. It wags its tail, sniffing me and licking my neck.
“Oh…that’s just…it’s a rodent. I’m returning him immediately.”
My eyebrows fly to my hairline. “Return him?”
“It was a mistake. One I realized I made after he ate my banana plant!”
I stare at him and he huffs. “Do not look at me like that. It was an impulse. A moment of weakness.”
“You got a dog?”
“I did.” He places his hands on his hips and gives me a sassy look.
“I thought you hated dogs.”
“I do. Despise them. This one the most.”
i squealed through this whole thing cos they're just perfect. PERFECT!
“Seems I don’t like it that much.”
“Like what?” I breathe.
“The thought of you with him.” My drink sloshes over my hand as my entire body trembles with need. “The thought of you with anyone but me.”
(and then Tomas licks and sucks the spilled drink off Damon's fingers and it gave me GOOSEBUMPS)
“You’re killing me,” he admits and then nods back toward the bar. “Flirt all you want, but remember what I said. Remember me.”
I want to be alone with him, not watch him play pool with one of my best friends. A friend whose life is on the line if he touches Damon one more time.
I’ve never been into another guy in my entire life. Never wanted to kiss one, but I want to kiss Damon. And I’m tired of watching Trenton touch him. He’s all over him. No one should be wrapped around him like that, but me. Motherfucking me.
It’s not that I don’t like his job, just the thought of anyone else touching him makes me want to punch something or vomit. Maybe both. And I’m not a puncher or a puker. Really, it’s been five years since I’ve thrown up. I think it might be some kind of record. But thinking about him doing collabs with other men makes me want to retch.
“I can’t stop thinking about you,” I admit. “When we’re together in the same room, and I can’t touch you, it drives me fucking crazy.”
I glance down and see a small fluffy dog, a Pomeranian, I think. “What is this?” I ask, leaning down and picking it up. It wags its tail, sniffing me and licking my neck.
“Oh…that’s just…it’s a rodent. I’m returning him immediately.”
My eyebrows fly to my hairline. “Return him?”
“It was a mistake. One I realized I made after he ate my banana plant!”
I stare at him and he huffs. “Do not look at me like that. It was an impulse. A moment of weakness.”
“You got a dog?”
“I did.” He places his hands on his hips and gives me a sassy look.
“I thought you hated dogs.”
“I do. Despise them. This one the most.”
i squealed through this whole thing cos they're just perfect. PERFECT!
November 29, 2023
✰3.5 stars✰
This review isn't going to be long (and it'll be one of my more boring ones) because I liked the book and had a good time, but I don't have much to contribute other than that. It wasn't amazing, but it wasn't bad, yet I enjoyed it.
I had fun reading this book, but out of the series it was probably the least favorite for me. It was a fun and easy read but the sexuality discovery felt a lot like it did in book one. I just didn't feel as deep of a connection to the characters as I did in the past two books.
It's definitely a good addition to the series because we finally get Damons story though, so if you're reading this series, it's still worth reading it as a part of the entire works for Behind the Camera.
This review isn't going to be long (and it'll be one of my more boring ones) because I liked the book and had a good time, but I don't have much to contribute other than that. It wasn't amazing, but it wasn't bad, yet I enjoyed it.
I had fun reading this book, but out of the series it was probably the least favorite for me. It was a fun and easy read but the sexuality discovery felt a lot like it did in book one. I just didn't feel as deep of a connection to the characters as I did in the past two books.
It's definitely a good addition to the series because we finally get Damons story though, so if you're reading this series, it's still worth reading it as a part of the entire works for Behind the Camera.
November 2, 2023
Sweet, sexy and OTT in that Cora Rose kinda way. It was just what I needed right now too. I really enjoyed it. A lot.
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
October 28, 2023
My secret crush has been watching me online. So this straight guy is a little curious. I love that for me.
🌟 Star Rating - 4/5
🔥 Spice Rating - 3/5
What To Expect:
🖤 MM
❤️ Camboy/Mechanic
🖤 Size Difference
❤️ Opposites Attract
🖤 Bi Awakening
❤️ Found Family
𝑨𝑹𝑪 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘
I really love this series and Damon was just a delight to read! I laughed so hard reading this one, and swooned just as much. Tomas and Damon couldn't have been more opposite but were utter perfection together. Sweet and low angst, I really liked getting to see the characters from the other books! As a dog lover, I can also say it was so delightful that the dogs were such a big part of the plot!! I really like this book and can't wait for the next one!
🌟 Star Rating - 4/5
🔥 Spice Rating - 3/5
What To Expect:
🖤 MM
❤️ Camboy/Mechanic
🖤 Size Difference
❤️ Opposites Attract
🖤 Bi Awakening
❤️ Found Family
𝑨𝑹𝑪 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘
I really love this series and Damon was just a delight to read! I laughed so hard reading this one, and swooned just as much. Tomas and Damon couldn't have been more opposite but were utter perfection together. Sweet and low angst, I really liked getting to see the characters from the other books! As a dog lover, I can also say it was so delightful that the dogs were such a big part of the plot!! I really like this book and can't wait for the next one!
December 17, 2024
OH HELLO UNEXPECTED SURPRISE! Seriously, ALL the stars for this one 🤩🤩🤩
Friends, I had the absolute best time with this book! I cannot express how much fun this installment of Behind the Camera was for me. The first two books in the series were fine, and certainly enjoyable with Cooper North and Zane Daniels narrating, but this one was everything! It took me completely by surprise. I swear, everything about it worked for me. Was it a literary masterpiece? No. BUT it was fun, the pacing was on point, and the chemistry between Damon and Tomas was 🔥🔥🔥
I haven't had this much fun with a book in a while! I'm sure I would have enjoyed reading it just fine, but the audio really put it over the top for me 😮💨 Cooper North and Zane Daniels were the perfect duo to bring this series to life. The first time Damon and Tomas were together was so hot I thought my headphones might catch on fire 🤣 Tomas was so "not gay" until he wasn't and then the floodgates opened. The way everything played out was so satisfying too. There wasn't a whole bunch of going back and forth and being ashamed. Nope. Tomas jumped in head first and never looked back. I loved it start to finish and will definitely be adding it to my re-read rotation 💙
Friends, I had the absolute best time with this book! I cannot express how much fun this installment of Behind the Camera was for me. The first two books in the series were fine, and certainly enjoyable with Cooper North and Zane Daniels narrating, but this one was everything! It took me completely by surprise. I swear, everything about it worked for me. Was it a literary masterpiece? No. BUT it was fun, the pacing was on point, and the chemistry between Damon and Tomas was 🔥🔥🔥
I haven't had this much fun with a book in a while! I'm sure I would have enjoyed reading it just fine, but the audio really put it over the top for me 😮💨 Cooper North and Zane Daniels were the perfect duo to bring this series to life. The first time Damon and Tomas were together was so hot I thought my headphones might catch on fire 🤣 Tomas was so "not gay" until he wasn't and then the floodgates opened. The way everything played out was so satisfying too. There wasn't a whole bunch of going back and forth and being ashamed. Nope. Tomas jumped in head first and never looked back. I loved it start to finish and will definitely be adding it to my re-read rotation 💙
October 9, 2023
It was ok and what I expect from these books. Entertaining enough but not that memorable.
October 4, 2023
Tropes: friends to lovers, bi-awakening, camboy/mechanic, found family
Feels: 4/5
Steam*: 4/5
Kinks: some toys
Angst: low
HEA: yes
Pairing: MM
Triggers/potential icks/content warnings: not terribly supportive parents
Damon is 25, gay, and a camboy. He lives loud and his light shines bright. Tomas is 32 and a mechanic, "straight". Tomas is a neighbor of Carter's moms. When Carter's family goes away, Damon house sits for them and takes care of their dogs for a couple weeks in their country house. Damon is not a fan of creepy crawlers and nature, so he ends up seeking some help from Tomas. They start hanging out and become friends.
Tomas finds out about his job and starts tuning in to Damon's solo shows that he's putting on. Damon is Tomas' bisexual awakening. The main conflict is can Damon trust Tomas' feelings, and what should he do about his porn career.
This was a sweet story. A little light/easy at times. It had a good premise and fun supporting characters. Damon and Tomas were very sweet together, they fit each other and made a good couple. The scene where Tomas ran over to Damon's house and interrupted his shooting was hot. And these guys threw themselves into a sex marathon once they got together.
It probably could have gone a little deeper, it could have had a bit more of Cora's crazy style to it. Other people probably want Cora to rein in her crazy and I'm just like, whispering "go further, go harder". LOL.
I'm intrigued by the references to Jimbob and Ryan again, the stepbrothers in Bennet's hometown. I hope they get a story, but I don't know if it will be them somehow entering the camboy business or as some offshoot. I love a gremlin of a character and Ryan shows good potential! Ha.
Some notable moments:
"I cannot sign up to watch my neighbor fuck himself with toys. Oh god, what kinds of toys? I want to know what kinds of toys."
"I turn to face him, and he grins softly at me. And that’s all I can take. I throw my leg over his lap and straddle him, grabbing on to his jaw like I wanted to back in the house, and lower my mouth onto his."
"I love that I’m better than he was expecting, that he loves this as much as I do. I don’t want to be a disappointment to him. I want to be everything he needs. I want us to work. To fit. To just be. For the first time in a long time, I start planning for forever."
*FYI about steam: I rate steam based on a combination of quality & quantity. I note kink separate from steam because I don't want to underrate steamy reads that don't have much kink.
**Note about spoilers: I like to comment on the plot of a book in reviews, so I almost always mark my reviews as containing spoilers. But I try to avoid spoiling the big dramatic moments! As a reader, I personally like to know what I'm getting into before I read a book so I know more about the content and if it's to my taste/mood, so I try to give that information in my reviews for myself when I'm considering rereading and also for other readers.
Feels: 4/5
Steam*: 4/5
Kinks: some toys
Angst: low
HEA: yes
Pairing: MM
Triggers/potential icks/content warnings: not terribly supportive parents
Damon is 25, gay, and a camboy. He lives loud and his light shines bright. Tomas is 32 and a mechanic, "straight". Tomas is a neighbor of Carter's moms. When Carter's family goes away, Damon house sits for them and takes care of their dogs for a couple weeks in their country house. Damon is not a fan of creepy crawlers and nature, so he ends up seeking some help from Tomas. They start hanging out and become friends.
Tomas finds out about his job and starts tuning in to Damon's solo shows that he's putting on. Damon is Tomas' bisexual awakening. The main conflict is can Damon trust Tomas' feelings, and what should he do about his porn career.
This was a sweet story. A little light/easy at times. It had a good premise and fun supporting characters. Damon and Tomas were very sweet together, they fit each other and made a good couple. The scene where Tomas ran over to Damon's house and interrupted his shooting was hot. And these guys threw themselves into a sex marathon once they got together.
It probably could have gone a little deeper, it could have had a bit more of Cora's crazy style to it. Other people probably want Cora to rein in her crazy and I'm just like, whispering "go further, go harder". LOL.
I'm intrigued by the references to Jimbob and Ryan again, the stepbrothers in Bennet's hometown. I hope they get a story, but I don't know if it will be them somehow entering the camboy business or as some offshoot. I love a gremlin of a character and Ryan shows good potential! Ha.
Some notable moments:
"I cannot sign up to watch my neighbor fuck himself with toys. Oh god, what kinds of toys? I want to know what kinds of toys."
"I turn to face him, and he grins softly at me. And that’s all I can take. I throw my leg over his lap and straddle him, grabbing on to his jaw like I wanted to back in the house, and lower my mouth onto his."
"I love that I’m better than he was expecting, that he loves this as much as I do. I don’t want to be a disappointment to him. I want to be everything he needs. I want us to work. To fit. To just be. For the first time in a long time, I start planning for forever."
*FYI about steam: I rate steam based on a combination of quality & quantity. I note kink separate from steam because I don't want to underrate steamy reads that don't have much kink.
**Note about spoilers: I like to comment on the plot of a book in reviews, so I almost always mark my reviews as containing spoilers. But I try to avoid spoiling the big dramatic moments! As a reader, I personally like to know what I'm getting into before I read a book so I know more about the content and if it's to my taste/mood, so I try to give that information in my reviews for myself when I'm considering rereading and also for other readers.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 1, 2023
There are many reasons why I was smiling when I started this book.. I’ve been waiting for Damon’s story, it’s a co-write between Nicole Dykes and Cora Rose which is always amazing but also because I’ve been in a bit of a book hangover but this story absolutely pulled me out of it. It starts off so hilariously I could not put it down. It’s sweet and genuine and so steamy, I just loved it.
Damon is a firecracker and has big heart under his bright personality and Tomas is so solid and laid back and authentic, I absolutely loved him for Damon (sorry Trenton 😄)
Things I absolutely loved:
* Tomas’s family, specially his dad
* Damon and Tomas’s chemistry - undeniable, cannot keep their hands off each other, living in a lust fog, scorching hot.
* The found family of the camboys
* The themes of consent and privacy and self acceptance
* Beautifully paced to an awesome conclusion, no stretched out waffling or misunderstandings
Expect
* Camboy x mechanic
* Opposites attract
* Sexual awakening
* Panties, Pen1s pouches and pampering
* Found family
* Doggy shenanigans
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Swoon: ♥️♥️♥️
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Angst: ❤️🩹❤️🩹.5
Humour: 🤣🤣🤣
This was the perfect story for Damon, absolutely loved it. This can be read as a stand-alone if you like but this is an amazing series and I highly recommend checking it out.
Damon is a firecracker and has big heart under his bright personality and Tomas is so solid and laid back and authentic, I absolutely loved him for Damon (sorry Trenton 😄)
Things I absolutely loved:
* Tomas’s family, specially his dad
* Damon and Tomas’s chemistry - undeniable, cannot keep their hands off each other, living in a lust fog, scorching hot.
* The found family of the camboys
* The themes of consent and privacy and self acceptance
* Beautifully paced to an awesome conclusion, no stretched out waffling or misunderstandings
Expect
* Camboy x mechanic
* Opposites attract
* Sexual awakening
* Panties, Pen1s pouches and pampering
* Found family
* Doggy shenanigans
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Swoon: ♥️♥️♥️
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Angst: ❤️🩹❤️🩹.5
Humour: 🤣🤣🤣
This was the perfect story for Damon, absolutely loved it. This can be read as a stand-alone if you like but this is an amazing series and I highly recommend checking it out.
October 21, 2023
Review to come.
September 28, 2023
So getting on Cora Rose’s ARC team was one of my favorite things that happened to me (this year and bookish related 🤣)! I absolutely love her books and characters!
I feel in love with Damon in Reaching Reed and so getting his book was AMAZING!!
It was SO sweet! I loved Tomas and his reaction to finding Damon’s site was amazing (not gonna lie I laughed) it was so cute though!
Damon and Tomas make a super cute couple! There were times when I wanted to shake the characters and make them talk to each other, it was perfect for them!
My favorite character though was Tomas’s dad Salvino he was amazing and I loved EVERY second he was on page!!
I feel in love with Damon in Reaching Reed and so getting his book was AMAZING!!
It was SO sweet! I loved Tomas and his reaction to finding Damon’s site was amazing (not gonna lie I laughed) it was so cute though!
Damon and Tomas make a super cute couple! There were times when I wanted to shake the characters and make them talk to each other, it was perfect for them!
My favorite character though was Tomas’s dad Salvino he was amazing and I loved EVERY second he was on page!!
January 16, 2024
Like the other two this was goofy and cringy but enjoyable enough. Definitely not a lot of plot but that's only because its about 200 pages, it wasn't all smut which was good but plenty for me to enjoy. I really really liked Tomas. Damon was okay, a bit too gay but, to be fair, that is what I came for.
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November 9, 2023DNF @30%
October 4, 2023
✨ARC REVIEW✨
**My thoughts and my opinions**
Oh my gawd this book yall!! I absolutely loved it. I didn’t have a doubt on how good this book would be because Cora Rose & Nicole Dykes have been moved up as two of my favorite (autobuy) authors. I needed this after some of the books I’ve been reading lately. Damon - our quirky, outgoing camboy/pornstar is housesitting for the moms when he has a run in with an insect and has to run to the neighbors house for help.. Tomas; our very straight mechanic neighbor of the moms comes to poor Damon’s rescue. After discovering Damon is a camboy, Tomas feels it is necessary to do his own research and what he discovers changes his course of life 🫣
“Maybe I should check it out just to look at the site and scan through the pictures. Perhaps just take a peek at a teaser. You know, for research.”
- Fast Paced/Low Angst
-gay/bi awakening
-funny
-New friends to lovers
-MM Romance
-Camboy + hot Mechanic with tattoos ❤️
With the characters from the first two books making an appearance in Discovering Damon it would be helpful to read the first two but it is totally not necessary. Can be read as a complete standalone 💕
**My thoughts and my opinions**
Oh my gawd this book yall!! I absolutely loved it. I didn’t have a doubt on how good this book would be because Cora Rose & Nicole Dykes have been moved up as two of my favorite (autobuy) authors. I needed this after some of the books I’ve been reading lately. Damon - our quirky, outgoing camboy/pornstar is housesitting for the moms when he has a run in with an insect and has to run to the neighbors house for help.. Tomas; our very straight mechanic neighbor of the moms comes to poor Damon’s rescue. After discovering Damon is a camboy, Tomas feels it is necessary to do his own research and what he discovers changes his course of life 🫣
“Maybe I should check it out just to look at the site and scan through the pictures. Perhaps just take a peek at a teaser. You know, for research.”
- Fast Paced/Low Angst
-gay/bi awakening
-funny
-New friends to lovers
-MM Romance
-Camboy + hot Mechanic with tattoos ❤️
With the characters from the first two books making an appearance in Discovering Damon it would be helpful to read the first two but it is totally not necessary. Can be read as a complete standalone 💕
October 3, 2023
Amazing story absolutely loved it
October 11, 2023
Diva Damon & Dogs
Damon, Carter, Reed, Bennet & Jasper, 5 Cam-boys all finding their person and setting up in business together. Carter & Reed moved back to Ramona, in the Californian countryside near Carter’s moms.
Everyone is busy and when the Mom’s go on holiday they ask Damon to house sit and take care of their 3 Heathen dogs. Damon is a city boy but doesn’t mind helping out Carter’s moms. However when a creepy crawlie shows up in the kitchen Damon gets hysterical and runs out of the house in his silk bathrobe.
He runs to the neighbours house, Tomas, a motor mechanic, begging him to come and get the monster in the kitchen. Like a knight in shining armour Tomas agrees.
Tomas is mesmerised by Damon, he’s never seen anyone like him before, and when Damon starts talking flirty with him Tomas blushes. Once the creature is released from the kitchen, as a thank you Damon invites him to dinner. Blushing again, Tomas tells him he’s not gay!!!
Damon is feeling lonely so he keeps inviting Tomas to hang out, eat, watch a movie. Poor Tomas, he doesn’t stand a chance against the charm of Damon.
It was so fun watching Tomas and Damon find their way to each other, who knew Tomas, the dirty, greasy mechanic would enjoy being exfoliated by the Diva Damon.
Still Mr Straight Guy, Tomas takes a peek at Damon’s Camboy site, just too see what it’s all about. Big mistake , cracks start to appear in Tomas’s ‘straightness’. He doesn’t like other people watching Damon do his job as a Camboy. When Tomas’s friend and employee, Trenton, shows interest in Damon, Tomas’s starts feeling strange.
This third books, seems to be the last one in the ‘Behind the Camera’ series. All three have been excellent, easy reads, maybe book 2 had a bit more grittiness to the storyline than the other two.
I loved Tomas’s and Carter’s families and how they embraced their individual boys, such fun side characters.
I hope Nicole and Cora continue to collaborate on more books in the future, I’ve read some of their individual books, and in this series their different writing styles compliment each other.
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Damon, Carter, Reed, Bennet & Jasper, 5 Cam-boys all finding their person and setting up in business together. Carter & Reed moved back to Ramona, in the Californian countryside near Carter’s moms.
Everyone is busy and when the Mom’s go on holiday they ask Damon to house sit and take care of their 3 Heathen dogs. Damon is a city boy but doesn’t mind helping out Carter’s moms. However when a creepy crawlie shows up in the kitchen Damon gets hysterical and runs out of the house in his silk bathrobe.
He runs to the neighbours house, Tomas, a motor mechanic, begging him to come and get the monster in the kitchen. Like a knight in shining armour Tomas agrees.
Tomas is mesmerised by Damon, he’s never seen anyone like him before, and when Damon starts talking flirty with him Tomas blushes. Once the creature is released from the kitchen, as a thank you Damon invites him to dinner. Blushing again, Tomas tells him he’s not gay!!!
Damon is feeling lonely so he keeps inviting Tomas to hang out, eat, watch a movie. Poor Tomas, he doesn’t stand a chance against the charm of Damon.
It was so fun watching Tomas and Damon find their way to each other, who knew Tomas, the dirty, greasy mechanic would enjoy being exfoliated by the Diva Damon.
Still Mr Straight Guy, Tomas takes a peek at Damon’s Camboy site, just too see what it’s all about. Big mistake , cracks start to appear in Tomas’s ‘straightness’. He doesn’t like other people watching Damon do his job as a Camboy. When Tomas’s friend and employee, Trenton, shows interest in Damon, Tomas’s starts feeling strange.
This third books, seems to be the last one in the ‘Behind the Camera’ series. All three have been excellent, easy reads, maybe book 2 had a bit more grittiness to the storyline than the other two.
I loved Tomas’s and Carter’s families and how they embraced their individual boys, such fun side characters.
I hope Nicole and Cora continue to collaborate on more books in the future, I’ve read some of their individual books, and in this series their different writing styles compliment each other.
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November 23, 2023
What a disappointment. I was bored to tears by this instalment of what is meant to be a steamy series about cam boys - but just fell absolutely flat with Damon's story. Damon is that sassy, quirky, slightly femme MC we know so well, and he is our cam boy. While house sitting, he makes the acquaintance of the hot straight neighbour, and then they just spend like absolute ages dancing around their attraction to each other. Literally nothing happens for like 70% of the book. I'm sorry, but I wasn't charmed by Damon, he was super annoying, and Tomas - the love interest - was devoid of any kind of personality at all. There's not much sex, so I feel lied to, and there is an awful lot of tell, not so much show. I found the first two books in the series very sexy and entertaining, but this one was a big L for me.
August 7, 2025
There is so much of Tomas’s point of view missing from this story! By the time we first hear from him he’s already had a queer awakening because of Damon even though they met 3 days ago. It would have been nice to hear his first thoughts when he met Damon and how he came to this realization before he is all of a sudden looking up Damon’s cam site. It’s things like this that make the book feel rushed. But I guess it is rushed because Damon is only Tomas’s neighbor for about 2 weeks over the course of the entire book until the epilogue. Overall this book is okay but suffers from a lot of cliches that make it feel like everything you’ve read before.
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