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His first time. All the way. On live cam.

Do you like to watch?

TYLER

Viewing a gay cam show was supposed to only be an experiment for Tyler Denning. Watching shouldn’t have led to a daily obsession … but it has.

He didn't bet on finding someone as magnetic as Sebastian. Provocative, gorgeous, irresistible as hell—Tyler has become Sebastian’s biggest fan.

So when he's invited to participate in a live scene, Tyler can only say yes to anything Sebastian wants.

JUSTIN

Playing camboy Sebastian on a popular website, Justin Blanchet is used to having adoring fans. But he’s never wanted to sleep with one.

Until now.

The undeniable chemistry and connection he feels with sweetly curious Tyler is intense. Tyler has yet to experiment in college, but has plenty of dirty fantasies swimming around in his head, and Justin’s eager to fulfill every single one. Live, on cam.

Only, the more time they spend together, the more Justin desires something deeper than filming for fans. If it’s only meant to be a professional hook-up, why does it feel so real?

Cam Fan is a low-angst, super flirty, new adult MM romance with more steam than an active volcano. Featuring opposites attract, equal parts sugar & spice, and a gay awakening. A portion of Cam Fan was previously offered as two short stories published in 2021. Tyler & Justin’s romance has been re-imagined and substantially expanded by more than 30,000 words.

* This story is the first in a series that will follow a new couple each book. As such, Cam Fan has a happy ending for its couple and may be read as a standalone.

271 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 1, 2024

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643 reviews367 followers
August 6, 2023
This was so unexpectedly good!
You don’t need to know much going in, it’s a sweet sexual awakening and camboy story with depth. This is a full well rounded little world.
Side characters I loved just as much as the main characters.
Even though this takes place in present day, the ‘90s Seattle vibes were immaculate. I could truly smell the lingering clove cigarette smell in The Riot Grrrls Next Door house.
Okay, it was really hot too. 🥵
Grateful for the dual POV

Need Aven’s book now!

“I dunno. Sometimes I feel sort of attracted to douche bros.” Aven nods a little, like he’s fondly remembering all the asshats he’s banged just because they looked nice in a striped polo.

Oh, Aven is going to be so much fun. 😂


”Be big now”
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348 reviews160 followers
May 8, 2023
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This book was such a cute and steamy read! It's very low angst and just what I needed. Tyler is a 20 year old college student and has just realized that he's gay. He's also a virgin. On his way to discovering that he's gay, he comes across Sebastian's cam boy page and is instantly attracted and intrigued by him. He starts spending a lot of time watching him.

“What do you think about when you touch your dick?” “You.” That was not exactly meant to be said out loud. “Yeah?” The corners of his mouth draw upwards. “Doing what?” Well, in for a penny and all that. “Me.” “Mmm.” Sebastian gives his dick a hard squeeze at that. Leaning back on his pillows and closing his eyes, like a satisfied house cat in a spot of afternoon sun. “That makes me hot, sweetheart.”

After becoming a bit more comfortable with his newly discovered sexuality, Tyler decides to try dating in real life, but realizes he's just not attracted to anyone the way he is to Sebastian. One night, Tyler does a private video chat with Sebastian and things progress from there. Tyler eventually realizes that being obsessed with someone online is not healthy and decides to stop, but before he does that he tells Sebastian and they decide to team up to film Tyler losing his virginity.

Turns out Sebastian's real name is Justin and once these two meet in person, their chemistry is even more intense. They both kind of want more, but that wasn't their agreement. Let me tell you though, the sex in this book is so hot and dirty! Loved all of it.

Justin pulls his fingers from Tyler’s ass, holding them in front of his face. “Taste.” Tyler’s lips wrap around Justin’s fingers, holding heated eye contact as he sucks them into his mouth. Cleaning off Justin’s cum with his tongue. “Now kiss me,” Justin tells him, hauling Tyler onto his chest.

There is also a lot of fun banter in here amongst the MCs and side characters that I really enjoyed.

“Well, you know what they say, don’t judge a man by the size of his cock.” “No one says that, Justin.” “People with small cocks might.” He’s smiling.

The entire book store scene was awesome. Super sweet and swoony! I want to find out my heart's fortune.

A book can tell your fortune if you flip to the right page.” “How do you know which is the right page?” “That’s easy”—he gives Tyler a grin, wiggling his fingers in the air—“you let intuition be your guide.”

These two eventually manage to stop being idiots and finally figure things out. I really enjoyed this book and it was a quick and easy read.

I’m yours, Tyler. Think I’ve always been yours since that first private chat.” “Yeah.” Tyler takes a shaky breath. “Since that first night.” When all the stars aligned.

*** I received an ARC of this book from Gay Romance Reviews and this is my honest opinion. ***
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804 reviews123 followers
July 3, 2023
This was mostly all hot with just a little plot but I enjoyed it and looking forward to more of the series
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1,018 reviews93 followers
November 30, 2023
More smut than romance, this relationship felt very superficial.
Profile Image for Dani (Daniiireads).
2,007 reviews331 followers
April 18, 2023
- cam boy
- virgin
- sex lessons
- low angst & high steam

Finally able to explore his sexuality without judgment, Tyler decides to take his roomies suggestion to watch some cam sites and see what tickles his fancy. There he stumbles upon gorgeous cam boy Sebastian, and watching his cam shows become Tyler's new favorite hobby. After a couple private chats with Sebastian, the pair form a connection that leads to some in person fun where Sebastian helps Tyler fulfill all his firsts.

Their story is so sweet and hella steamy, and I loved it so much!
Profile Image for Rielle.
569 reviews68 followers
June 20, 2023
Well, that was hot. 🔥

Cam boy who just wants a boyfriend and a sweet little virgin who’s discovering his sexuality. Add in a little bit of plot and some extremely well-written sex scenes and this story surprised the hell out of me.
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790 reviews79 followers
May 23, 2023
4.5 stars

Ridiculously cute sexual awakening/exploration between a camboy and one of his fans.

Tyler, 20, is a virgin. When he doesn't show any interest in women, one of his roommates convinces him to check out some gay cam feeds and see what he thinks. This is a revelation for Tyler, who finally realises that he's gay and has been repressing his feelings towards men because of his close-minded upbringing.

Justin (Sebastian on his channel), 24, puts up a strong and cavalier front, but really he's terrified that he's not lovable since he only seems to attracts men who want to hook up and then disappear. Most of his fans are pretty lewd but he's terribly intrigued by the sweet fan who pays him genuine compliments and notices the art he has on his walls.

When Tyler wins a private show with Sebastian, he realises that's never going to be enough for him, and he finds himself coming back for more. When he admits he's in too deep, he decides to end their calls, but is instead faced with the suggestion that he meet Sebastian in person to participate in a live cam session.

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I was hoping for a low-angst, high-steam story, and this delivered in spades!

The characters are both insecure sweethearts who need a hug (and sometimes a wake-up call) and I thought they went so well together. They have a lot in common and are also ridiculously sexually compatible. Seriously, the chemistry was palpable.

The writing was convincing, it's light and keeps the story moving effectively. I understand why the author did a perspective change in the middle of the book, which lets us get to know Tyler first without having Justin's thoughts, but I think I would have preferred a bit more back and forth in the later parts of the book.

I enjoyed the secondary characters. The focus was very much on the MCs, but there was just enough additional information to make me really want to read Aven's story in the next book, and also to give the impression that the MCs weren't just living in a bubble.

This was pretty close to being a 5 star read but it featured one of my least favourite tropes: .

The ending managed to be cute without being too saccharine and felt like a realistic conclusion. Don't miss the bonus scene, which is fun and sexy, and also answers a question I had: .

Sexual content: Explicit, well-written, and there's a lot of it!
Kink:
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1,211 reviews174 followers
June 10, 2023
What a fun ride. This was a very (very, VERY) steamy, low-angst little love story between a young college student who grew up pretty conservative, and the cam star he experiences his gay awakening with. There's literally no plot, just vibes. For some reason, though, it felt like a really short novel, even though it's almost 300 pages long. I really enjoyed it. And just to reiterate, it has arguably the hottest sex scenes I've read in a minute. Definitely will be coming back for more here. Although, holy fuck, book two is slated for release in 2024! 😩
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583 reviews1 follower
May 5, 2023
This was a good, low-angst, very steamy read. I adored Tyler from the start. He was just such a sweet soul who really wants to get some experience...enter Justin aka Sebastian Cam. These two had great chemistry, great banter, and were very sweet with each other. Also that bookstore date. SWOON. That is what dreams are made of. I also really liked all the other characters and can't wait to read Aven's story.


“I’m gay.” His breath is deep and loud. “I like men.” He whispers the words to the ceiling and his heart flies. The eruption of tears comes sudden and forcefully. He cries for every time he lied to himself when the flex of a boy’s forearm caught his eye. Cries for the times Brittany tried to pull him closer, and without telling her why, he pushed away. Cries for the many, many times his mom asked what sort of girl he’s going to marry, and how many grandchildren he’s going to give her, and what does he think about getting married on her brother’s farm? He cries for who he was, so separated from who he longed to be. And then, with a flurry of gratitude, he cries with absolute and ecstatic joy at allowing himself to see what he wants, who he wants to be. Tyler pushed away his feelings for so long in an attempt to fit in, to be loved by his family and friends. To be what the boys in his town are raised to be. But he lets it go in a landslide of pent-up emotion and tears. For nearly as long as he can remember, he’s waited to feel this. It’s not an epiphany because deep down he’s always known. He’s known, he’s known, he’s known. It’s an acceptance. It’s a cage unlocked.

The thing about being a book lover himself, about going for a master’s degree in library science, is that all books count. Every one of them. If it makes someone happy, grabs their heart, it doesn’t make a difference if it’s To Kill a Mockingbird or Fifty Shades of Grey.

"Ellie told me she doesn’t want to talk. She just came here tonight to read a book.” Aven groans, like that’s the most pretentious bullshit he’s ever heard, but Justin thinks he gets it. Sometimes it’s nice just to have other people around. He’s familiar with that feeling after living on his own for over a year now. THIS WOULD BE ME AT A PARTY LOL
Profile Image for m.
825 reviews71 followers
April 13, 2023
4⭐️3.5🌶️

Tyler is finally in a place where he can explore his sexuality safely. His roommate suggests watching some camboys and seeing if anything “pops up”. What pops up is Sebastian, everything Tyler didn’t know he wanted and after several private chats Sebastian is just as addicted so he suggests they film Tyler’s firsts together..

I loved how low-angst this book was. Super sweet and spicy with a little miscommunication that we’ll forgive because the characters are 20 & 24. Due to the nature of their arrangement it totally made sense that they would both assume the other was only there to hook up.

I really appreciated that we immediately get extra moments off camera and lots of aftercare, I think this made their relationship feel very real from the start. I do wish the progression had been more drawn out but this was a fun short & steamy read.

I received an advanced copy for review - all opinions are my own.
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9,119 reviews520 followers
May 16, 2023
A Joyfully Jay review.

3.5 stars


Cam Fan is the first book in Dani Lakely’s new University District series. I’ll admit, this one was a bit tough for me at the start, as it is written in third person, present tense. It is my least favorite point of view and I often struggle with feeling distant from the story, as if someone is narrating the action externally. Once I got settled into the book, this smoothed out somewhat, particularly since there is a lot of dialog, which made the POV less noticeable. The other issue early on is that I struggled to really feel connection between the characters. Lakely takes an interesting approach here by dividing the book into two parts; the first is told from Tyler’s viewpoint and the second from Justin’s POV.

On one hand, I think this works in the sense that it keeps Justin feeling a little larger than life, more of a fantasy, since he is unknown to Tyler, and also to us as readers.

Read Jay’s review in its entirety here.



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742 reviews326 followers
May 6, 2023
Tropes: Cam boy, gay awakening
Feels: 3/5
Steam*: 4/5
Kinks: some toys, exhibitionism, mirror play
Angst: low
HEA: yes
Pairing: MM
Triggers/potential icks: sex work

Tyler is a sheltered 20 year old college student. He's been afraid to confront his sexuality because of his small town religious background. He's completely inexperienced. His roommates at college are bringing him out of his shell though. His personal exploration leads him to find Justin online.

Justin is a camboy. A 24 year old grad student. He's interested in having a boyfriend but ends up with people that just want something casual. Tyler stands out to him in his chats as being so different. He pulls Tyler into turning on his mic and then turning on his video. And then he's inviting Tyler to collaborate with him. He wants more of him. Tyler says yes

These boys don't really talk about the state of things between them and both misunderstand where this is going. What each other wants.

This was a light low angst read. They were cute together. There was nice steam.

Some notable moments:

"He tilts his head at their audience. “What do you think I should do to him, his very first time?” Curious, Tyler’s eyes find the chat screen, the gist of which can be summed up as a mob cry to ruin his asshole. CUMSLUTZ: demolish his virgin hole!!1! DAVID8O8: fuck that tight hole! THEBUTTSTUFF: RECK. HIS. HOLE!!! Tyler, who would very much like for his hole to stay intact, feels his mouth drop open."

"THE FIRST THING Tyler ever typed to Justin was That’s a super nice photo of the moon hanging on your wall, which made Justin freeze and do a double-take. This random compliment on his bedroom decor swimming in a sea of cries from his other fans to obliterate their assholes."

"“What are you getting your degree in?” “Library Science.” “You want to be a,” Justin nearly chokes on his tongue, “librarian?” Tyler groans. “Save the jokes, okay? I already know how boring it sounds.” “You’ve got to be kidding me. Boring? Try hot as fuck. Oh man. Are you going to wear glasses to work, Tyler? A cardigan?”"

*FYI, 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."
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1,745 reviews17 followers
April 22, 2023
THE BABY GAY AND THE SEXY CAM BOY!

I absolutely adored this book, I just could not put it down!

“I like to top. Do you like to watch?”

The premise of the book was beautifully illustrated by the author with a baby gay discovering his repressed sexuality and kinks by entering the exciting world of camming while finding his other person!

I love that the book is in both Tyler and Justin’s point of view so we get to peek inside Justin’s mind as well to understand what he really wants from Tyler and why…

Their chemistry was so hot not to mention their dirty talk!
I loved Justin’s aftercare with Tyler which shows you as reader that he is not what he portrays on his website…

“Well, gorgeous,” Justin says, turning to him with a slightly crooked smile across his face,
“welcome to your sexual awakening.”

Those were the words that started Tyler and Justin’s aka Sebastian’s journey to the utmost love of their lives!

I loved the side characters of Tyler’s roommates and all their banter and snark which leads to the second book where Aven gets a new roommate…

I voluntarily received an ARC from GRR for an honest review.
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591 reviews6 followers
February 27, 2025
Sort of cute, the illicit cam crush thing definitely kept my motivation to read up, but ultimately pretty hollow and thin as an actual relationship. Word choice errors and lack of believability made this worse than I was hoping, despite enjoying myself.
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3,266 reviews26 followers
April 24, 2023
Good Story

I enjoyed reading this one. I appreciated that is was low on angst and it was fun to read.

I received an ARC and this is my unbiased opinion
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143 reviews7 followers
July 5, 2024
Loved this book, well written and good humor/light banter. Would have made my favs list if not for the miscommunication trope which isn’t my fav 🙂
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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203 reviews3 followers
April 11, 2023
Ok so this might be legit the cutest thing I’ve ever read. Like…. CUUUUUUTE 🥹🥹

Tyler is so sweet and innocent with his virgin vibes… until he realizes just how much he wants the D and then it’s ON 🔥🔥 ** click click** and a couple hundred dollary doo’s later and we have Justin (aka Sebastian) and his delightfully dirty cam show.

These two were an auto-ship for me. Have I mentioned how damn CUTE they are?!? Urgh. I’m giddy.

I was vibing for something smooshy and light, and this hit the spot. Oh, and it’s FUNNY. Like, I snorted my wine everywhere and now I gotta pay someone to come clean my couch.

Is there much going on story-wise? Hmm.. no?? 🤔🤔 but I genuinely don’t care. It’s not what I came here for.

I received an ARC for this book and these are my honest opinions.
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189 reviews14 followers
May 2, 2023
4.5 stars

Well wasn't this story absolutely gorgeous?!

While exploring a cam site for the first time, Tyler eyes land upon the super sexy and charismatic Sebastian. From that first moment, Tyler is taken by the cam star.

As they begin to chat privately, they have this connection and Sebastian (real name Justin) invites Tyler to join him in a live scene.

Tyler is a virgin (as is evident in his username) and he's a little shy but, he wants this. More so, he wants Sebastian.

As they begin to explore their connection, it's soon evident that what they share is more then just an act for Justin's fans. But will either of them take a step to admit that?

This story is sweet and sexy and stars two great leads and a whole load of brilliant side characters.
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171 reviews
August 15, 2023
When I first read the blurb for this book it definitely got me intrigued. I never read a book about one of the MCs being a cam boy and was interested in seeing how that would go.

A few chapters in I was starting to doubt if I would want to continue reading this book or not. This is totally on me and not on the book or anything but I wasn’t a big fan of both of our characters first times being with each other being on camera with thousands of people watching. And I didn’t think we would get a whole chapter of them being sexual with each other in front of the camera. I didn’t know what I expected but I should have known we would get a scene like that. 😅 Which is totally on me and not the book.

I pushed through and I did end up reading the whole story even though at points I wanted to DNF it. I did end up enjoying some points of the book and I think it’s mostly because of how the author decided to write it and the characters. Justin ended up being so much sweeter and softer then I thought he would have been and it really made it that much better for me. Unfortunately I did end up skipping over the sex scenes of when they were both in front of the camera I just didn’t feel comfortable with it and that’s completely a me thing. The book handled it really well.

I did wish we got more build up between the two MCs before they met up for the first time it would have made the tension that much better. I also really wished we got shown more rather than told what happened between our main characters. I wanted to see more interactions between them getting to know each other better.

In the beginning I thought it was going to be a single point of view from Tyler but at the half way pout of the book we switch over to Justins point of view. I’m so happy we got to see things from his point of view it really fleshed out the story for me.

Overall take my review with a gran of salt. I mostly do these reviews so I can look back on them later to see what my opinion of it was at the time. It wasn’t a bad book if you enjoy the whole cam boy dynamic. It just wasn’t for me personally. I felt like I was missing out on a few things and just wanted more from our characters. I do think I’m going to give this series one more chance and try out the next book. I believe it’s going to be a second chance romance and that’s one of my favorite tropes.
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1,344 reviews194 followers
April 28, 2023
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3.5 ⭐

Is it weird of me to call such a high steam romance cute? I don't know, but I can't help myself.

This book felt short (because it is), but it has the perfect length. No useless filling plot. No useless drama. Just two boys that meet through a cam site and fall in love.

I was intrigued by how it would go. How would the author pull Tyler stepping from Cam Fan to Hook-Up. It sounds (and is) unrealistic, but the author made it nicely enough and I loved seeing them start talking and getting closer.

I was worried about this being only told from Tyler's POV, but there was no need for me to worry since the first half is told from is POV and then we switch to Justin's. And that was perfect!!

It was a nice call, since we get the chance to be inside both of their minds, understanding more deeply how they feel.

I'm not usually a big fan of miscommunication, but since this one is pretty short and their miscommunication makes perfect sense, I didn't actually mind. I mean... Most miscommunication plots tend to feel forced. Like you can't help but think the issue would easily get solved if they just stopped and talked!!

But this time I understand them not talking.

Sometimes you just feel vulnerable and uncertain, and you are not brave enough to ask. Yes, a simple question, a small confession, would have solved the issue. But they both have reasons to think the other one doesn't want more than something physical between them, and so they not daring to be the first to make the step and confess is understandable.

The steam, as I said, is high in this one. Very much so. Makes sense, considering "Sebastian" is a camboy and they meet because Tyler is a fan craving to get his v-card punched. But it was steamier than I expected in the best sense. It was varied, hot and and enjoyable to read. And along the high steam they share, they also are super cute together.

Can't wait to read more of this author. Next book sounds so very promising and I will be reading it as soon as it's available!!
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367 reviews2 followers
May 2, 2023
This was my first Dani Lakely book and I could not put it down. The premise intrigued me, but the actual story and the writing completely hooked me.

First, the characters were amazing. Tyler's realization that he wasn't straight occurred fairly quickly and then he became hooked on the show of one particular cam boy - Sebastian aka Justin. He spent a ton of money to get a one on one session with him and Justin helped him explore his sexuality digitially, until they decided to meet in person. Realistic? Probably not. But sometimes, you read a book for an escapist fantasy.

And Justin was also such a good character. His on screen persona as Sebastian was slightly different than what we actually saw between him and Tyler. It was a character and it was pretty clear that it was only a character.

This book is dual POV, but its not the same way that most of the Dual POV books I've read are. Instead of alternating throughout the story, we get the first half from Tyler and the second half from Justin. It worked really well for this story, giving us a glimpse at each character and letting us really live in their head.

The side characters were a work of art. Each one sang from the page and drew me in. I cannot wait for the next book so we can dive back into this universe, because Dani set it up so well. And the next book's premise just sounds really good too.

Also, this book is spicy. Like melt your kindle spicy.

I cannot rec it higher.

DISCLAIMER: I got an advanced copy from GRR and this is my fair and honest review.
Profile Image for Jeff.
231 reviews69 followers
April 14, 2023
4 / 5 ⭐️‘s

"Cam Fan" by Dani Lakely

This was a scorching hot and emotional romance story that explored the world of live gay cam shows and the unexpected connections that can form in the digital realm. Tyler Denning, a college student, initially logs on to a cam website out of curiosity, but he quickly becomes captivated by the charismatic and alluring Sebastian, who’s real name is Justin Blanchet.

Tyler finds himself becoming Sebastian's biggest fan, eagerly watching his shows and indulging in his fantasies. What starts as a professional interaction soon becomes something deeper as Tyler and Sebastian begin to form a genuine connection, both on and off the camera. Tyler, who is inexperienced in matters of intimacy, finds himself drawn to Sebastian in ways he never anticipated, and Sebastian, who is used to adoring fans but has never felt a connection like this before, is equally taken by Tyler's innocence and curiosity.

The overall story is engaging and evocative, with Lakely's descriptive prose bringing the story to life. The pacing is well-done, with a perfect balance of steamy moments, emotional depth, and plot development. The story is filled with raw emotions, heartwarming moments, and unexpected twists that keep you wanting to read more.

I look forward to reading the next book in this series!

PUB Date: 4/24/23

This ARC was provided to me by @Booksirens and @gay.romance.reviews for free in exchange for an honest review.
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667 reviews20 followers
February 19, 2024
I've read only a few books where one of the characters is a cam boy. I enjoyed them. This one however was a bit different. It was different because instead of it being from the cam boy's POV (at least in the first half) it was actually from the viewer's POV. This felt a bit creepy to me at first but I got over it as the story went on. The book did end up being dual POV but only because the first half was Tyler's POV and the second was from Justin's. I wish it had been alternate POV for each chapter or couple chapters. I think it would have helped, especially for my feelings of it being a bit creepy.
I wish there had been a bit more plot that there was. I prefer my spice to have some plot around it. There was a bit of plot here and there. A lot of it was leading up to the spice, which was fine because spice was good. But I just prefer some plot. It was still an entertaining story though.
I also wanted more of the side characters, which having more plot would have allowed for. I do really like the side characters and I know that one of them is going to be the main character for the second book so I am excited for that. Speaking of characters, Justin and Tyler. I loved them both. But I hated their miscommunication! Haha. One of my least favorite tropes.
I think that if you love cam boy stories and a book with a good amount of spice, then you'll enjoy this one!

Content warning: sexual content, 1 possible aphobic line
Profile Image for read_romance.withgloria Gloria Worlikar.
354 reviews14 followers
April 10, 2023
ARC REVIEW

This was my first book by author Dani Lakely and I already know I will be checking out the other books too.

Cam Fan is a story about Cam boy Sebastian ( real name Justin ) & Cam Fan Tyler who is a virgin and has recently accepted his sexuality. Tyler starts watching Sebastian's Cam shows as researches his sexuality and becomes kinda hooked by the charm Sebastian puts on the show. As Tyler gets to interact with Sebastian in private shows he becomes more sure about his fantasies about the Cam Boy, and then Sebastian suggests to he come to his place so they could shoot a scene in front of the cameras. As they try to shoot for the cameras and they both realised their feelings are being involved and then Tyler kinda pulls away from Justin so he doesn't dwell on his fantasies for Justin.
This was the cutest read for me, I completed it in one sitting and loved it. I loved Tyler's roommates and Justin's relationship with his mom their scenes were written so well. Also Tyler & Justin's bookstore date Gahhh!!!! I am all in for a bookstore date so it melted my heart. Justin's flirting was so on point ( I had a goofy grin on my face while reading it ).

Excited about Aven's book; I know it is a long time till we get it but I will be gladly waiting for Aven's book.
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810 reviews65 followers
August 22, 2024
It's a little short, a little less complex than it could be, but I enjoyed reading this cam-boy - virgin story, featuring "Sebastian," the popular cam boy who performs on his own, and Tyler, the very sweet virgin college student who becomes obsessed with him.

I don't read a lot of porn-star stuff, because often it features the porn hero being with others, and I just can't take that 'cause I'm a wimp and intimacy with anyone other than the other MC squicks me out. That doesn't happen here, any partners Sebastian, aka Justin, had, are in the past and he's solo performing throughout this book...until he invites the new fan he's getting to know and think about all too often to come on camera with him. Pun intended.

It's first times, second times, all the times, hot chemistry, likes-me, likes-me-not doubts, sweet getting to know each other with all the insecurities and growing Feelings one could want to make an addicitve and pacey read. I ate it up. More please! Adorable.

HEA, cam performer, virgin, college students (Justin is a TA/grad student, if memory serves, Tyler is an undergrad), online exhibitionism. No cheating, no others, no OM drama, just these two getting more and more into each other until they fall all the way. Fun text message exchanges included. Super cute. Recommended.
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1,050 reviews4 followers
April 11, 2023
This book is a heady mix of hysterical snark (both internally and externally,) really detailed filthy talk and sex, and earnest sweetness and longing. There's some miscommunication along the way, but it reads like a normal human thing and not a plot device.

Except for the virgin thing, it reminds me of the great The Hot Floor in many ways. I'm already looking forward to the next University District book.

My only small niggle is this: I wish there was a bit of levity mixed in with the sex, both when the guys are chatting and when they're actually together. It was a little jarring to go from Tyler's inner monologue and his hilarious dry sarcasm (yes, even when he is drooling over COCK as he puts it,) and directly into large swaths of only sex.

Eh. It's a preference, not a serious complaint.

Also, three cheers for the cover. Not only is the kid gorgeous, he is also clothed and non-oiled and looks exactly like Justin describes him in the book. That happens so rarely in romance, I thought it was worth praising.

ARC kindly provided by Gay Romance Reviews.
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804 reviews8 followers
April 13, 2023
I loved this book! Tyler is off at college and he is about as pure as they come. He's ready to remedy that and explore his options. One of his roommates suggests checking out some cam shows and that changes Tyler's world! When he sees Sebastian (Justin), he realizes two things....he is definitely gay, and he wants to do naughty things with Sebastian. Justin notices Tyler during his cam shows and is intrigued by the sweet little virgin. When Tyler pays for a private session, Justin discovers that Tyler is not a typical viewer. Normal sessions would go straight to sexy times but Tyler asks what his favorite book is! From there, Justin learns that Tyler is totally untouched but eager to learn. Justin can't refuse being the person to teach and share in all of Tyler's firsts and wants to share it with his fans on the cam site. They are a huge hit on the site and their chemistry is incredible. As their collaborations continue, lines get crossed and it becomes difficult to separate what's done on cam and what are real feelings. I hated that these two people hurt each other through miscommunication but loved how their friends and family were able to help them find their way back to each other.
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