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Love Through a Lens #3
Off Camera
Avery Sinclair is good at her job as the social media manager for the Baltimore Thunderhawks. She’s one of the best in the NFL, in fact. The only thing stopping her from being the account of the year? The DC Titans, run by the mystery man she’s been feuding with for years.
Reid Duncan isn’t the world’s biggest sports fan, but he loves his job. Working for the DC Titans means working on the same team as his best friend… and being constantly annoyed by the woman who works for the rival team up the road.
But when a night with a woman he can’t get out of his head turns out to be the woman who won’t leave him alone on social media, Reid isn’t sure what to do. The only solution? A casual arrangement that goes perfectly with the bet they’ve enacted for the football season.
Online, they exchange sarcasm and snark like it’s their job. In the bedroom, though, it’s a different story. What’s supposed to be one time turns into something more.
Avery and Reid know they aren’t supposed to fall for each other. Feelings aren’t part of their agreement, but neither one of them can stay away.
Can what happens off camera and away from their phones really work in real life? Or are they destined to never get along?
Off Camera is a spicy rivals to lovers sports romance with a guaranteed happily ever after.
Reid Duncan isn’t the world’s biggest sports fan, but he loves his job. Working for the DC Titans means working on the same team as his best friend… and being constantly annoyed by the woman who works for the rival team up the road.
But when a night with a woman he can’t get out of his head turns out to be the woman who won’t leave him alone on social media, Reid isn’t sure what to do. The only solution? A casual arrangement that goes perfectly with the bet they’ve enacted for the football season.
Online, they exchange sarcasm and snark like it’s their job. In the bedroom, though, it’s a different story. What’s supposed to be one time turns into something more.
Avery and Reid know they aren’t supposed to fall for each other. Feelings aren’t part of their agreement, but neither one of them can stay away.
Can what happens off camera and away from their phones really work in real life? Or are they destined to never get along?
Off Camera is a spicy rivals to lovers sports romance with a guaranteed happily ever after.
464 pages, Paperback
Published July 25, 2024
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July 27, 2024
3.5 ⭐ (rounding up cuz there's no 3rd act breakup)
This was honestly sweet and adorable. I love their relationship, love, respect, and thoughtfulness.
Reid (34) and Avery (31) met at a bar when she stayed after her jerk date left and sat beside Reid (unknowingly). And before they knew it, they were having a conversation that they were both enjoying way too much. It would've led to something more, but both of them got called for their jobs. So they parted ways and forgot to exchange numbers.
But they met again at a wedding (Book 3 MCs). They didn't know they had mutual friends, and this led to ONS. They agreed to have a FWB setup, but then they found out at a conference that they're rival social media managers. In fact, they've been getting under one's skin for the last three years, and they had no clue at all. This is where the hidden identities came into the picture. 🫣
This revelation puts a stop to everything that's brewing between them. But of course, it didn't last long, and they eventually proceeded to their agreed upon situationship. 😉
The story was honestly good. I love the maturity of the characters and how they communicate and never hide things from each other. I also like the fact that the push and pull didn't last longer than they needed to. But among these things, I looove it the most that they're each other's number one supporters, despite their rivalry. 🥹
It was admirable to see them cheer for their supposed rival but still be able to succeed in their own endeavors. All throughout the story, they never let their competition get in between them. It's quite impressive, honestly, how they're able to separate their jobs from what's going on with them.
As for the FWB setup, it lasted up until the 91% mark. Sure, they had their first date at the 89% mark, but even at that point, they still weren't an official couple. They just admitted they like each other more than just being friends, but the actual dropping of the love bomb and having an official label happened at the 92% mark. And, idk, I wish they got together a lot sooner than that. For the most part, they can't go all the way or be honest with their feelings because of their arrangement. They were sweet with each other, and it shows in their actions, but them being in denial of how they actually feel took away some of the enjoyment I was having with the story. 🫣 Actions aren't enough, I also need the words to back it up, sorry. 😅
Like I said, it was good, but I have to say that this could've been a few pages shorter. Some scenes were dragged out, and I got bored with the things happening between the 70%–85% mark. Idk, I love the domesticity and their jobs, but some of them felt so repetitive, and I found myself skimming some of those scenes. 🫣
Also, I wish there'd been some conclusion with Reid's father and a change in their relationship. Idk why it was even mentioned in the story if he and his dad were not going to at least fix what's wrong with their interactions. Probably not really fully fixed, but a decent beginning nonetheless. 🤷♀️
Moving past my issues 😂 it's refreshing to see a FMC that isn't inexperienced at all. Avery was described as someone who had explored her sexuality in the past, had relationships, and had casual interactions (but I still think it's only a handful). As for Reid, he's the long term and relationship type of guy. He had only been with two women and even got engaged to one, but the ex ended it because Reid's job became his priority. Yet, even if that's the case, he's still well versed when it comes to female pleasure. 🤭 And maaan, the mouth of this guy. 🥵 Idk how he managed to be awkward and hot at the same time. 🤭
And what I think I enjoyed about their sex lives is that it showed that a person didn't have to have a lot of sexual partners to be good at it. Reid was good (amazing, Avery's word), and she was too. They were good together, compatible, hot, and explosive, and yet they were still learning, as the story goes. They did trial and error and had some awkward moments, but in the end, they had fun and learned more about each other. This is very steaaaamy! So readers can expect a lot of *ehem*. 😂🥵
Anyway, all I just want to say is that it was good, although I still think this could've been a few pages shorter. 😅 It had me swooning in a lot of moments. I loved the MCs; they were both likeable (for me). I love their honesty, openness, trust, respect, support, and dedication to their jobs. It was an enjoyable read, mostly smooth sailing with a few bumps on the road, but still a worthwhile story nonetheless. 💖
Book info:
- Insta-lust
- Dislike to love
- Hidden Identities
- Rival Socmed managers
- FWB 🤭
- Fast burn (at 12%) 🥵🤭
- Steaaaaamy! 🥵🌶️
- Double praise and degradation 🫣
- Nerdy H (and hot 🥵)
- Plant daddy 🌿
- Found family
- Women in sports
- No cheating, OWD, separation
- OMD (see notes)
- No V (h - 1 yr, H - 3 yrs)
- HFN (16 mos later, engaged)
Notes:
- OMD. Not really, h's ex attended the conference where she's the key note speaker, and approached her. Reid saw the interaction and saved her from him because the ex was being a bit handsy.
- Some women did flirt with Reid, but he didn't give them time.
- Both celibate after their ONS. Months passed before they agreed to the FWB setup. They tried to stick with their rivalry, but their attraction and hormones won. 🤭 Also, this arrangement lasted for six months (I think???). 🫠🙃
This was honestly sweet and adorable. I love their relationship, love, respect, and thoughtfulness.
Reid (34) and Avery (31) met at a bar when she stayed after her jerk date left and sat beside Reid (unknowingly). And before they knew it, they were having a conversation that they were both enjoying way too much. It would've led to something more, but both of them got called for their jobs. So they parted ways and forgot to exchange numbers.
But they met again at a wedding (Book 3 MCs). They didn't know they had mutual friends, and this led to ONS. They agreed to have a FWB setup, but then they found out at a conference that they're rival social media managers. In fact, they've been getting under one's skin for the last three years, and they had no clue at all. This is where the hidden identities came into the picture. 🫣
This revelation puts a stop to everything that's brewing between them. But of course, it didn't last long, and they eventually proceeded to their agreed upon situationship. 😉
The story was honestly good. I love the maturity of the characters and how they communicate and never hide things from each other. I also like the fact that the push and pull didn't last longer than they needed to. But among these things, I looove it the most that they're each other's number one supporters, despite their rivalry. 🥹
It was admirable to see them cheer for their supposed rival but still be able to succeed in their own endeavors. All throughout the story, they never let their competition get in between them. It's quite impressive, honestly, how they're able to separate their jobs from what's going on with them.
As for the FWB setup, it lasted up until the 91% mark. Sure, they had their first date at the 89% mark, but even at that point, they still weren't an official couple. They just admitted they like each other more than just being friends, but the actual dropping of the love bomb and having an official label happened at the 92% mark. And, idk, I wish they got together a lot sooner than that. For the most part, they can't go all the way or be honest with their feelings because of their arrangement. They were sweet with each other, and it shows in their actions, but them being in denial of how they actually feel took away some of the enjoyment I was having with the story. 🫣 Actions aren't enough, I also need the words to back it up, sorry. 😅
Like I said, it was good, but I have to say that this could've been a few pages shorter. Some scenes were dragged out, and I got bored with the things happening between the 70%–85% mark. Idk, I love the domesticity and their jobs, but some of them felt so repetitive, and I found myself skimming some of those scenes. 🫣
Also, I wish there'd been some conclusion with Reid's father and a change in their relationship. Idk why it was even mentioned in the story if he and his dad were not going to at least fix what's wrong with their interactions. Probably not really fully fixed, but a decent beginning nonetheless. 🤷♀️
Moving past my issues 😂 it's refreshing to see a FMC that isn't inexperienced at all. Avery was described as someone who had explored her sexuality in the past, had relationships, and had casual interactions (but I still think it's only a handful). As for Reid, he's the long term and relationship type of guy. He had only been with two women and even got engaged to one, but the ex ended it because Reid's job became his priority. Yet, even if that's the case, he's still well versed when it comes to female pleasure. 🤭 And maaan, the mouth of this guy. 🥵 Idk how he managed to be awkward and hot at the same time. 🤭
And what I think I enjoyed about their sex lives is that it showed that a person didn't have to have a lot of sexual partners to be good at it. Reid was good (amazing, Avery's word), and she was too. They were good together, compatible, hot, and explosive, and yet they were still learning, as the story goes. They did trial and error and had some awkward moments, but in the end, they had fun and learned more about each other. This is very steaaaamy! So readers can expect a lot of *ehem*. 😂🥵
Anyway, all I just want to say is that it was good, although I still think this could've been a few pages shorter. 😅 It had me swooning in a lot of moments. I loved the MCs; they were both likeable (for me). I love their honesty, openness, trust, respect, support, and dedication to their jobs. It was an enjoyable read, mostly smooth sailing with a few bumps on the road, but still a worthwhile story nonetheless. 💖
Book info:
- Insta-lust
- Dislike to love
- Hidden Identities
- Rival Socmed managers
- FWB 🤭
- Fast burn (at 12%) 🥵🤭
- Steaaaaamy! 🥵🌶️
- Double praise and degradation 🫣
- Nerdy H (and hot 🥵)
- Plant daddy 🌿
- Found family
- Women in sports
- No cheating, OWD, separation
- OMD (see notes)
- No V (h - 1 yr, H - 3 yrs)
- HFN (16 mos later, engaged)
Notes:
- OMD. Not really, h's ex attended the conference where she's the key note speaker, and approached her. Reid saw the interaction and saved her from him because the ex was being a bit handsy.
- Some women did flirt with Reid, but he didn't give them time.
- Both celibate after their ONS. Months passed before they agreed to the FWB setup. They tried to stick with their rivalry, but their attraction and hormones won. 🤭 Also, this arrangement lasted for six months (I think???). 🫠🙃
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 30, 2026
Off Camera by Chelsea Curto is a contemporary sports romance centred on Avery Sinclair, a sharp, determined social media manager for the Baltimore Thunderhawks, and Reid Duncan, the equally dedicated social media pro for the rival DC Titans, whose constant online rivalry hides a chemistry more explosive than their professional banter. What begins with a flirtatious encounter and a casual arrangement tied to a season-long bet quickly evolves as the two discover each other’s true identities and wrestle with unexpected attraction, snarky messages, and a push-and-pull that feels both hot and heartfelt.
What captivated me most in this story was Curto’s ability to make Avery and Reid feel like fully realized people beyond trope: Avery’s sharp career drive and Reid’s endearing awkward self-confidence made their banter genuinely fun, and their gradual shift from rivals to caring partners felt earned rather than rushed. The pacing keeps the tension lively, the found family vibe is sweet, and the humour adds a light, engaging tone that made me smile throughout.
Rating: 4 out of 5, because the playful chemistry and emotional growth made this a deeply satisfying romance.
What captivated me most in this story was Curto’s ability to make Avery and Reid feel like fully realized people beyond trope: Avery’s sharp career drive and Reid’s endearing awkward self-confidence made their banter genuinely fun, and their gradual shift from rivals to caring partners felt earned rather than rushed. The pacing keeps the tension lively, the found family vibe is sweet, and the humour adds a light, engaging tone that made me smile throughout.
Rating: 4 out of 5, because the playful chemistry and emotional growth made this a deeply satisfying romance.
September 2, 2025
Listening to: Everything i ever wanted by Jordan fisher
01:47 ━━━━●───── 03:51
⇆ㅤ ㅤ◁ㅤ ❚❚ ㅤ▷ ㅤㅤ↻
This is by far my favourite pick in this series.
I absolutely adore the chemistry between Reid and Avery.
both handles social media accounts, both hate eachother online but offline love spending time with eachother.
from enemies to frenemies with benefits, to finally turning into lovers.
the plotting was totally new to me, the banter was great, everything was good.
yet I would say I would've given it 4stars, if the story focused more on Main characters, because of too much conversation involved with side characters made me reading this a bit boring. otherwise I've no complaints regarding the MC relationship and other things, it was worth reading it.
01:47 ━━━━●───── 03:51
⇆ㅤ ㅤ◁ㅤ ❚❚ ㅤ▷ ㅤㅤ↻
This is by far my favourite pick in this series.
I absolutely adore the chemistry between Reid and Avery.
both handles social media accounts, both hate eachother online but offline love spending time with eachother.
from enemies to frenemies with benefits, to finally turning into lovers.
the plotting was totally new to me, the banter was great, everything was good.
yet I would say I would've given it 4stars, if the story focused more on Main characters, because of too much conversation involved with side characters made me reading this a bit boring. otherwise I've no complaints regarding the MC relationship and other things, it was worth reading it.
October 13, 2025
જ⁀➴ ♡ 5 Stars
Chelsea Curto can do no wrong. And i stand on that. I really loved the banter between fmc and mmc, and at first i was like wait… they already have a really good connection and such good chemistry rn so whats gonna happen?
But it was perfect, the tropes, the comedy, the romantic connection. I ate it up, and to think that i thought Reid was gonna be my least fav chelsea man, he proved me so wrong. Avery and Reid are so perfect🤗🎀
Chelsea Curto can do no wrong. And i stand on that. I really loved the banter between fmc and mmc, and at first i was like wait… they already have a really good connection and such good chemistry rn so whats gonna happen?
But it was perfect, the tropes, the comedy, the romantic connection. I ate it up, and to think that i thought Reid was gonna be my least fav chelsea man, he proved me so wrong. Avery and Reid are so perfect🤗🎀
August 4, 2024
♾️ all the freakin stars for this one!!
always love adding to my book boyfriend collection - HELLO Reid Duncan 😍
📖 Off Camera
📝 Chelsea Curto
🗓️ 07/25/2024
💜 contemporary (sports) romance
📱 read on kindle
📚 book 4 • Love Through a Lens series
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️♾️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
💭 overall thoughts:
I was fortunate to beta read this baby for Chelsea, and I’m so in love with this world she’s created.
I re-read the published version to write my review (and cause I love them so much 🥰).
Obsessed is an understatement, I love everything about this book.
Nerdy boy Reid & his love for LEGO, spreadsheets, comic books, his plants, and his found family - oh and his filthy mouth 😏
Popular girl Avery with her heart of gold, passion & drive to be a successful woman in the sports world, who also has a bit of a secret nerdy side 😉
THEIR BANTER! Their TENSION! UGH. So good.
All Maverick’s lines had me in stitches 😂 that boy. I loved seeing more of him & Emmy, Dallas & Maven & June bug 🥰
While this can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend the entire series. At the very least to start with Behind the Camera & get the stories of the side characters we see the most.
tropes + topics:
1️⃣ one night stand
🫣 hidden identities
🔥 rivals with benefits to lovers
📱 social media managers
🏈 football
🫶🏼 found family
💞 dual 1st person pov
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always love adding to my book boyfriend collection - HELLO Reid Duncan 😍
📖 Off Camera
📝 Chelsea Curto
🗓️ 07/25/2024
💜 contemporary (sports) romance
📱 read on kindle
📚 book 4 • Love Through a Lens series
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️♾️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
💭 overall thoughts:
I was fortunate to beta read this baby for Chelsea, and I’m so in love with this world she’s created.
I re-read the published version to write my review (and cause I love them so much 🥰).
Obsessed is an understatement, I love everything about this book.
Nerdy boy Reid & his love for LEGO, spreadsheets, comic books, his plants, and his found family - oh and his filthy mouth 😏
Popular girl Avery with her heart of gold, passion & drive to be a successful woman in the sports world, who also has a bit of a secret nerdy side 😉
THEIR BANTER! Their TENSION! UGH. So good.
All Maverick’s lines had me in stitches 😂 that boy. I loved seeing more of him & Emmy, Dallas & Maven & June bug 🥰
While this can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend the entire series. At the very least to start with Behind the Camera & get the stories of the side characters we see the most.
tropes + topics:
1️⃣ one night stand
🫣 hidden identities
🔥 rivals with benefits to lovers
📱 social media managers
🏈 football
🫶🏼 found family
💞 dual 1st person pov
*Connect with Me*
🤍 Instagram 🤍 Blog 🤍
September 30, 2025
La primera saga de Chelsea que terminó 🤩
Siendo los chicos que manejan las redes sociales de equipos contrarios Reid y Avery tienen una enemistad solo por mensajes, les gusta molestarse y siempre están al pendientes de los números de los otros, hasta que un día se conocen en persona pero no saben que son ellos, tienen un encuentro muy explosivo y se gustan mucho pero que pasará cuando se den cuenta que son enemigos jurados, la relación que empezaron a construir seguirá?
Me decepcionó un poco este libro, lo sentí muy largo, que tenía muchas escenas de sexo y me empezó a cansar eso ya para el final, eso sí la historia me gustó, la primera mitad fue muy buena, esa química que tenían y como querían evitarla pero no podía, verlos pelear pero también cayendo por el otro fue buenísimo, ya la segunda mitad la sentí muy larga pero lindo el final.
Fue una gran aventura esta saga, me despido de estos personajes que les tome cariño, espero ver algún cameo o mención de ellos, les recomiendo mucho esta saga, es muy buena introducción a la autora y son bellos 💋
Siendo los chicos que manejan las redes sociales de equipos contrarios Reid y Avery tienen una enemistad solo por mensajes, les gusta molestarse y siempre están al pendientes de los números de los otros, hasta que un día se conocen en persona pero no saben que son ellos, tienen un encuentro muy explosivo y se gustan mucho pero que pasará cuando se den cuenta que son enemigos jurados, la relación que empezaron a construir seguirá?
Me decepcionó un poco este libro, lo sentí muy largo, que tenía muchas escenas de sexo y me empezó a cansar eso ya para el final, eso sí la historia me gustó, la primera mitad fue muy buena, esa química que tenían y como querían evitarla pero no podía, verlos pelear pero también cayendo por el otro fue buenísimo, ya la segunda mitad la sentí muy larga pero lindo el final.
Fue una gran aventura esta saga, me despido de estos personajes que les tome cariño, espero ver algún cameo o mención de ellos, les recomiendo mucho esta saga, es muy buena introducción a la autora y son bellos 💋
July 22, 2024
I’ve said this before, but this time I’m serious serious… THIS IS CHELSEA’S BEST BOOK YET!!!!
From the moment I started the first sentence I just KNEW I was going to love this. Only Chelsea can get me to fall for the nerdy red head with glasses and a mouth dirtier than any of the other men she’s written. Reid and Avery have the best chemistry from page one until the very end of the epilogue. They tease each other and are patient with each other and they just make sense.
Will never be over this one and can’t wait for the world to meet these two soft and strong characters!
Read if you like:
🤭 friends with benefits
📱 you’ve got mail (anonymous online DMs while knowing each other in real life, but not know who’s on the other side of the phone)
🌶️ steammmmm (3.5/5)
😌 rivals to lovers
🤓 nerdy boys
🫂 found family
🤪 pranks
🤕 taking care of each other
From the moment I started the first sentence I just KNEW I was going to love this. Only Chelsea can get me to fall for the nerdy red head with glasses and a mouth dirtier than any of the other men she’s written. Reid and Avery have the best chemistry from page one until the very end of the epilogue. They tease each other and are patient with each other and they just make sense.
Will never be over this one and can’t wait for the world to meet these two soft and strong characters!
Read if you like:
🤭 friends with benefits
📱 you’ve got mail (anonymous online DMs while knowing each other in real life, but not know who’s on the other side of the phone)
🌶️ steammmmm (3.5/5)
😌 rivals to lovers
🤓 nerdy boys
🫂 found family
🤪 pranks
🤕 taking care of each other
August 3, 2025
Ugh this was just so cute and fun and flirty I LOVE MEN WRITTEN BY CHELSEA CURTO
February 8, 2026
4.5/5 ⭐️
2.5/5 🌶️
My fave is the series!!
2.5/5 🌶️
My fave is the series!!
September 19, 2024
DNF @ pg. 250
I don't know what it was, but as soon as Reid and Avery started hooking up and revealed their social media alter egos to each other, my interest nose dived. I just didn't care anymore and started skimming chapters so I knew I had to call it. Yes they have some flirty, fun banter in the beginning, but it wasn't enough to carry the story.
I don't know what it was, but as soon as Reid and Avery started hooking up and revealed their social media alter egos to each other, my interest nose dived. I just didn't care anymore and started skimming chapters so I knew I had to call it. Yes they have some flirty, fun banter in the beginning, but it wasn't enough to carry the story.
July 26, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
💙 Hidden identities
💙 Nerdy boy
💙 Dislike to lovers
💙 Friends with benefits
I'm totally in love with these two!!!
Plant Daddy, I knew you were going to be my favorite guy!
A nerdy man with glasses who knows what he's doing. 🔥🔥🔥
Avery is the kind of FMC I adore. She's determined, isn't afraid to say what she wants, and is a total girl boss.
These two together are amazing. The banter between them is *chef's kiss*. Their text messages had me laughing from start to finish. I also love how they just feel so comfortable with each other, talking about their problems.
It was great to see the other characters I love again.
I read this book all in one go and highly recommend it!.
💙 Hidden identities
💙 Nerdy boy
💙 Dislike to lovers
💙 Friends with benefits
I'm totally in love with these two!!!
Plant Daddy, I knew you were going to be my favorite guy!
A nerdy man with glasses who knows what he's doing. 🔥🔥🔥
Avery is the kind of FMC I adore. She's determined, isn't afraid to say what she wants, and is a total girl boss.
These two together are amazing. The banter between them is *chef's kiss*. Their text messages had me laughing from start to finish. I also love how they just feel so comfortable with each other, talking about their problems.
It was great to see the other characters I love again.
I read this book all in one go and highly recommend it!.
July 28, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
CHELSEA FUCKING CURTO.
I have no words for this book but I will find some in my jumbled mess of a brain. Every single book I read by Chelsea, I tell myself “there’s no way she can top this one” and then SHE DOES. How? I have no idea but Jesus Christ.
Reid is literally my dream man and I didn’t even realize that until I read this book. A ginger nerd who has a dirty ass mouth and would feed me regularly? SIGN ME THE FUCK UP.
His relationships with Dallas and Mav were so great to see more of and his love for Maven as an extension of their little family only made my heart hurt in the best way. It made me so happy to see Avery come in and also become a part of that family with Emmy and all of them loving each other.
Avery is such a strong woman and as someone whose dream job is literally what she does in this book, it only made me love her that much more. I love that even though she hates the way people look at her for being a woman reporting on sports, that she still stands her ground and doesn’t let it get her down.
The progression of their relationship and the moment they found out each other’s identities had me DYING. The tension, the banter, the HEAT. OH MY GOD. You can tell from my highlights and my notes that I was SWEATING with this one.
Good god, Chels. How the fuck can it get any better than this one? Truly. Don’t tell Shawn, but Reid might be my favorite. 🙈 The LEGOS?! THE BOOK!? Goodbye, I’m deceased.
I need the next book like I need air, but I will HAPPILY reread every single one of your books while I wait for it 😍
🌶️🌶️🌶️
CHELSEA FUCKING CURTO.
I have no words for this book but I will find some in my jumbled mess of a brain. Every single book I read by Chelsea, I tell myself “there’s no way she can top this one” and then SHE DOES. How? I have no idea but Jesus Christ.
Reid is literally my dream man and I didn’t even realize that until I read this book. A ginger nerd who has a dirty ass mouth and would feed me regularly? SIGN ME THE FUCK UP.
His relationships with Dallas and Mav were so great to see more of and his love for Maven as an extension of their little family only made my heart hurt in the best way. It made me so happy to see Avery come in and also become a part of that family with Emmy and all of them loving each other.
Avery is such a strong woman and as someone whose dream job is literally what she does in this book, it only made me love her that much more. I love that even though she hates the way people look at her for being a woman reporting on sports, that she still stands her ground and doesn’t let it get her down.
The progression of their relationship and the moment they found out each other’s identities had me DYING. The tension, the banter, the HEAT. OH MY GOD. You can tell from my highlights and my notes that I was SWEATING with this one.
Good god, Chels. How the fuck can it get any better than this one? Truly. Don’t tell Shawn, but Reid might be my favorite. 🙈 The LEGOS?! THE BOOK!? Goodbye, I’m deceased.
I need the next book like I need air, but I will HAPPILY reread every single one of your books while I wait for it 😍
July 30, 2024
3.5 rounding up to 4
I did like it, but I think I liked maven and Dallas book more
I did like it, but I think I liked maven and Dallas book more
November 21, 2024
3.5 cute but kinda boring towards the end
October 8, 2024
Reid y Avery se encuentran en un bar y sienten una conexión inmediata. Más tarde, se reencuentran en la boda de un amigo en común, donde tienen un encuentro apasionado y deciden planear una cita. Durante una conferencia, descubren que son competidores reales y que lo han sido durante años. Ambos son los encargados de las redes sociales de dos equipos de fútbol y han estado intentando superarse mutuamente durante mucho tiempo, con años de mensajes directos que lo demuestran. Su relación evoluciona de una aventura de una noche a una amistad con beneficios y algo más.
Reid es un aficionado a los cómics, mientras que Avery, aunque siempre ha sido popular, también comparte su amor por los cómics. Me encanta cómo la confianza de Avery ha fortalecido la de Reid, y que nunca lo ha hecho sentir inferior por su afición a los cómics en lugar de a los deportes. Es muy refrescante leer una historia donde la chica deportista se queda con el chico nerd. Reid apoya a Avery en sus metas, tanto profesionales como personales, y nunca la hace sentir menos por su amor por los deportes. Y las escenas de cuidado entre ellos son de las mejores. Reid es la mezcla perfecta de ternura y posesividad, mientras que Avery sabe lo que quiere y no duda en pedirlo.
Reid es un aficionado a los cómics, mientras que Avery, aunque siempre ha sido popular, también comparte su amor por los cómics. Me encanta cómo la confianza de Avery ha fortalecido la de Reid, y que nunca lo ha hecho sentir inferior por su afición a los cómics en lugar de a los deportes. Es muy refrescante leer una historia donde la chica deportista se queda con el chico nerd. Reid apoya a Avery en sus metas, tanto profesionales como personales, y nunca la hace sentir menos por su amor por los deportes. Y las escenas de cuidado entre ellos son de las mejores. Reid es la mezcla perfecta de ternura y posesividad, mientras que Avery sabe lo que quiere y no duda en pedirlo.
August 1, 2024
I swear I say this after I read any Chelsea curto book but seriously this is her best book yet! I knew I was going to like this book but I didn’t know how much I was going to love it! Reid and Avery have the best chemistry together and the banter was just amazing!
Reid is such a perfect selfless quiet comic book loving guy who deserves everything and more! He was obsessed with Avery and making sure she was taken care of and happy…. I can’t think of a more kind and loving guy that is perfect for Avery.
Avery is so lovely and I would love a friend like her. She is incredibly hard working and deserving of the recognition she gets in the career she is in which was very male dominated. I loved how this book shows the misogyny that happens in some career fields and how Reid really stood up for her. She is so confident and when she bought the Lego kit for Reid…. Let’s just say my eyes were leaking… and when she read his favorite book as a surprise to him so she could talk to him about it…. Ugh my heart.
The chemistry between the two of them was burning until the very last page of this book and the growth between them was so well paced and perfectly captured. I. Any say enough good things about this book but I will be recommending it to everyone that listens.
Reid is such a perfect selfless quiet comic book loving guy who deserves everything and more! He was obsessed with Avery and making sure she was taken care of and happy…. I can’t think of a more kind and loving guy that is perfect for Avery.
Avery is so lovely and I would love a friend like her. She is incredibly hard working and deserving of the recognition she gets in the career she is in which was very male dominated. I loved how this book shows the misogyny that happens in some career fields and how Reid really stood up for her. She is so confident and when she bought the Lego kit for Reid…. Let’s just say my eyes were leaking… and when she read his favorite book as a surprise to him so she could talk to him about it…. Ugh my heart.
The chemistry between the two of them was burning until the very last page of this book and the growth between them was so well paced and perfectly captured. I. Any say enough good things about this book but I will be recommending it to everyone that listens.
September 20, 2024
♾️ / 5⭐️ I’m in love with this book 😍
Reid and Avery were perfect, from the banter (from everyone, especially from Maverick 😂), to the spice (which was 😮💨👌🏻), to the caretaking 🥹 this book was perfect. I love evertything about it, even their silly feud. The support and the love they had for each other throughout the book was 💋👌🏻.
Will 10000% read again (may or may not have bought a physical book 🙈)
Reid and Avery were perfect, from the banter (from everyone, especially from Maverick 😂), to the spice (which was 😮💨👌🏻), to the caretaking 🥹 this book was perfect. I love evertything about it, even their silly feud. The support and the love they had for each other throughout the book was 💋👌🏻.
Will 10000% read again (may or may not have bought a physical book 🙈)
August 28, 2025
I really liked this one!! Give me a nerdy MMC in glasses all day!!! This was the crossover with Maverick from Face off and I loved that. I also loved that the men were in a dark romance book club! Chelsea has turned into an auto buy author due to her writing. Also, the spice in this book is spicing!!
July 26, 2024
She was sweet but I wouldn’t say this is my favorite book by Chelsea.
Avery and Reid are sweethearts but I felt like the plot was lacking in the sense that I really wasn’t entertained.
Keeping my eye out for camera shy tho 😻
Avery and Reid are sweethearts but I felt like the plot was lacking in the sense that I really wasn’t entertained.
Keeping my eye out for camera shy tho 😻
August 26, 2024
ENEMIES TO LOVERS!!!!!! god i love cliches and romance
August 30, 2025
her writing improved so much I loved this book and couldn’t put it down, and it gives me more hope for starting her DC stars series
Did not finish
January 30, 2026DNF at 12%.
It totally turns me off when they talk about prior partners when they first meet. Especially when it's regarding what kind of compliments they give him about intimacy. It's just weird! Also, it's super tacky to say "I've never had a one night stand" when you guys weren't talking about a one night stand.
I am really frustrated how this is kind of cute but still too instalust for me
It totally turns me off when they talk about prior partners when they first meet. Especially when it's regarding what kind of compliments they give him about intimacy. It's just weird! Also, it's super tacky to say "I've never had a one night stand" when you guys weren't talking about a one night stand.
I am really frustrated how this is kind of cute but still too instalust for me
July 27, 2024
Rating 4.5/5
Spice 3/5
I actually don't think Chelsea can write a bad book? I loved this latest edition to the Love through a Lens series (plus getting to see some of the DC Stars crew too). I have a deep obsession with the MMCs she writes - and I think it would be impossible to choose between Shawn, Dallas, Maverick or Reid. The FMCs are all such baddass independent women also - I would love to be part of their girl gang.
OK, let's talk about Reid, it's always the quiet ones who have the filthiest mouths 🥵 I love how obsessed he was with his feud with Avery, and didn't realise how he was slowly falling in love with her over their interactions. He's the absolute cutest - the way he takes care of her: bringing her lunch, bringing her a heating pad and candy when she was cramping, the special edition of her favourite romance book and his speech in defence of her saying how incredible she is at her job and how much he admires her.
Avery is such an incredible FMC, she's so good at her job - even though she has to deal with so much bullshit being a women working in sport. I love her friendship with Maven and her budding friendship with Emmy.
Some of my fave parts:
✨ Seeing Maven and Dallas' wedding
✨ The prank war between Reid and Avery - especially the ducks
✨ SO MANY moments with Reid's mouth 🥵
✨ The Christmas present exchange 🥹
✨ Reid's defence of Avery
✨ The boys bookclub!!
✨ Emmy explaining her 'Mine' tattoo 😏
✨ June Bug braiding Reid's hair
✨ NO THIRD ACT BREAKUP!!!
Seriously, don't sleep on this series (or the DC Stars), Chelsea is such an underrated romance writer - I get so excited when she announces a new book, and immediately put them on my TBR.
Spice 3/5
I actually don't think Chelsea can write a bad book? I loved this latest edition to the Love through a Lens series (plus getting to see some of the DC Stars crew too). I have a deep obsession with the MMCs she writes - and I think it would be impossible to choose between Shawn, Dallas, Maverick or Reid. The FMCs are all such baddass independent women also - I would love to be part of their girl gang.
OK, let's talk about Reid, it's always the quiet ones who have the filthiest mouths 🥵 I love how obsessed he was with his feud with Avery, and didn't realise how he was slowly falling in love with her over their interactions. He's the absolute cutest - the way he takes care of her: bringing her lunch, bringing her a heating pad and candy when she was cramping, the special edition of her favourite romance book and his speech in defence of her saying how incredible she is at her job and how much he admires her.
Avery is such an incredible FMC, she's so good at her job - even though she has to deal with so much bullshit being a women working in sport. I love her friendship with Maven and her budding friendship with Emmy.
Some of my fave parts:
✨ Seeing Maven and Dallas' wedding
✨ The prank war between Reid and Avery - especially the ducks
✨ SO MANY moments with Reid's mouth 🥵
✨ The Christmas present exchange 🥹
✨ Reid's defence of Avery
✨ The boys bookclub!!
✨ Emmy explaining her 'Mine' tattoo 😏
✨ June Bug braiding Reid's hair
✨ NO THIRD ACT BREAKUP!!!
Seriously, don't sleep on this series (or the DC Stars), Chelsea is such an underrated romance writer - I get so excited when she announces a new book, and immediately put them on my TBR.
July 26, 2024
chelsea has done it again folks
there’s something so special about the stories and characters that chelsea writes that makes me get so invested in them from start to finish.
following each book with a different couple but still having their moments intertwined in each others books is one of my favorite aspects of this series and i will be so deeply sad when it ends
avery and reid definitely were favorites of mine and i am so glad i loved every second of their journey together 🥹🥹
there’s something so special about the stories and characters that chelsea writes that makes me get so invested in them from start to finish.
following each book with a different couple but still having their moments intertwined in each others books is one of my favorite aspects of this series and i will be so deeply sad when it ends
avery and reid definitely were favorites of mine and i am so glad i loved every second of their journey together 🥹🥹
August 17, 2024
we love a blushing MMC!
Chelsea is one of those authors that always brings heart and heat with every book!
This is the fourth book in the Love Through a Lens Series, and this is one we have been waiting I feel like she has been setting this book up so well within her last few books.
A soft nerd boy plant daddy. A feisty ex pageant queen. Two social media managers for rival football teams that have been aggravating each other over DMs for years. A one night stand with hidden identities. Found family that makes you feel so loved.
I was obsessed with every aspect of this book. I loved the touch of football romance throughout, without it being a football romance. I loved the fine line between love and hate, and both Avery and Reid had been walking that line for years.
Things I loved with 0 context:
- Rubber Duckies
- the Hotel Hallway
- You Came? You Called.
- the Mav, Dallas, and Reid Friendship
- the Boys Bookclub
- Men Who Wear Glasses
- Texts and DMs On Page
Chelsea is one of those authors that always brings heart and heat with every book!
This is the fourth book in the Love Through a Lens Series, and this is one we have been waiting I feel like she has been setting this book up so well within her last few books.
A soft nerd boy plant daddy. A feisty ex pageant queen. Two social media managers for rival football teams that have been aggravating each other over DMs for years. A one night stand with hidden identities. Found family that makes you feel so loved.
I was obsessed with every aspect of this book. I loved the touch of football romance throughout, without it being a football romance. I loved the fine line between love and hate, and both Avery and Reid had been walking that line for years.
Things I loved with 0 context:
- Rubber Duckies
- the Hotel Hallway
- You Came? You Called.
- the Mav, Dallas, and Reid Friendship
- the Boys Bookclub
- Men Who Wear Glasses
- Texts and DMs On Page
November 19, 2024
Soft nerdy guy x popular girl is my new favorite romance coupling! Love Avery and Reid SO MUCH
October 16, 2025
LO QUE DISFRUTÉ LEYENDO ESTE LIBRO DIOS MIO
Avery y Reid son dos enemigos por internet, ya que se dedican a administrar las cuentas de sus respectivos equipos de la NFL, llevan una disputa tanto en público como por mensajes directos, se caen pésimo y no se conocen, un día Reid se encuentra en un bar cuando ve a Ave, que tiene una pésima cita con un hombre misogino, él termina platicando con ella y se gustan de inmediato, pero no intercambian números ni nada, en la boda de Dallas y Maven se vuelven a encontrar y esta vez no lo dejan pasar, tienen unos encuentros y después descubren quienes son en realidad y deciden dejar de tener sexo pero la química es demasiada como para poder parar, entonces llegan a un acuerdo de mantener las cosas físicas y seguir odiandose por redes sociales pero cada día se gustan más.
Es una historia divertidisima, tenemos unos momentos super lindos también, yo me la pasé de maravilla leyendo a todos 🥺 y estoy que quisiera leer más por dios pero es el último, ya quiero leer más de los DC stars
Avery y Reid son dos enemigos por internet, ya que se dedican a administrar las cuentas de sus respectivos equipos de la NFL, llevan una disputa tanto en público como por mensajes directos, se caen pésimo y no se conocen, un día Reid se encuentra en un bar cuando ve a Ave, que tiene una pésima cita con un hombre misogino, él termina platicando con ella y se gustan de inmediato, pero no intercambian números ni nada, en la boda de Dallas y Maven se vuelven a encontrar y esta vez no lo dejan pasar, tienen unos encuentros y después descubren quienes son en realidad y deciden dejar de tener sexo pero la química es demasiada como para poder parar, entonces llegan a un acuerdo de mantener las cosas físicas y seguir odiandose por redes sociales pero cada día se gustan más.
Es una historia divertidisima, tenemos unos momentos super lindos también, yo me la pasé de maravilla leyendo a todos 🥺 y estoy que quisiera leer más por dios pero es el último, ya quiero leer más de los DC stars
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 27, 2024
4.5⭐️
It’s always the quiet ones.
These 2 had so much chemistry, especially when they realized their hidden identities. So many moments that made me blush & giggle! Chelsea Curto knows how to do a great romance!
They have an anonymous online fued as social media coordinators for opposing teams. Then they unknowingly meet at a bar and have a connection. After a few dates, they decide to keep it casual bc they both have work obligations coming up. Little do they expect to see the other and learn their true identify as their arch nemesis. The texting and banter is hilarious, but it gets even better when they learn that they hate each other.
Dallas, maverick & Reid had me cackling more times than I could count.
Favorite parts:
•the hallway 🥵
•when June talks about her fun times with Reid
•every scene with the 3 guys
•their phone call when she’s running
•when he has her back at the game
It’s always the quiet ones.
These 2 had so much chemistry, especially when they realized their hidden identities. So many moments that made me blush & giggle! Chelsea Curto knows how to do a great romance!
They have an anonymous online fued as social media coordinators for opposing teams. Then they unknowingly meet at a bar and have a connection. After a few dates, they decide to keep it casual bc they both have work obligations coming up. Little do they expect to see the other and learn their true identify as their arch nemesis. The texting and banter is hilarious, but it gets even better when they learn that they hate each other.
Dallas, maverick & Reid had me cackling more times than I could count.
Favorite parts:
•the hallway 🥵
•when June talks about her fun times with Reid
•every scene with the 3 guys
•their phone call when she’s running
•when he has her back at the game
October 25, 2024
Once again, Chelsea has written the best MCs. It’s getting kind of ridiculous trying to choose a favorite character when they are all five stars! Though Reid maybe, just maybe, has edged them all out for the top spot.
It’s the quiet guys with filthy mouths that do it for me apparently. The feud he had going with Avery was hilarious and I loved how it continued to push them professionally. But the whole time they were just falling for each other.
I loved the two of them together. From the way they met, to Reid becoming more confident and how he took care of/spoiled/supported Avery, to Avery just being a powerhouse in her profession even with all the misogyny that she had to deal with being a woman working in sports. Plus add in all their friends and I was just obsessed.
I’ve probably said it in every review of Chelsea’s books, but I don’t think she can do anything wrong. Her writing just speaks to me and I find myself wanting to immerse myself in this interconnected world she has created. It’s a magical place.
It’s the quiet guys with filthy mouths that do it for me apparently. The feud he had going with Avery was hilarious and I loved how it continued to push them professionally. But the whole time they were just falling for each other.
I loved the two of them together. From the way they met, to Reid becoming more confident and how he took care of/spoiled/supported Avery, to Avery just being a powerhouse in her profession even with all the misogyny that she had to deal with being a woman working in sports. Plus add in all their friends and I was just obsessed.
I’ve probably said it in every review of Chelsea’s books, but I don’t think she can do anything wrong. Her writing just speaks to me and I find myself wanting to immerse myself in this interconnected world she has created. It’s a magical place.
November 17, 2024
Tropes:
Sports Romance
One Night Stand
Hidden Identities
Social Media Managers
Rivals to Lovers
Nerdy guy X Popular girl
5⭐
3🌶️
Well Chelsea really amped up the spice on this one, wowza we just jumped right into it.
I absolutely adore this world, and we really start to see characters from her DC Stars, as Reid's best friends are Mav & Dallas.
Avery & Reid are quite literal opposites attract. Avery is the popular girl, born and raised doing things such as pageants. Reid is the nerdy computer guy who loves video games & comics. The one thing they have in common is their jobs as rival social media managers. They have a history but when they first meet they don't know.
This book contains so much banter, prank wars, and bets between these two career driven individuals. The spice gets hot and heavy really quick and while Reid is the quiet, reserved guy he really does bloom into a dirty talker with Avery.
I can't wait for the next one in this series.
Sports Romance
One Night Stand
Hidden Identities
Social Media Managers
Rivals to Lovers
Nerdy guy X Popular girl
5⭐
3🌶️
Well Chelsea really amped up the spice on this one, wowza we just jumped right into it.
I absolutely adore this world, and we really start to see characters from her DC Stars, as Reid's best friends are Mav & Dallas.
Avery & Reid are quite literal opposites attract. Avery is the popular girl, born and raised doing things such as pageants. Reid is the nerdy computer guy who loves video games & comics. The one thing they have in common is their jobs as rival social media managers. They have a history but when they first meet they don't know.
This book contains so much banter, prank wars, and bets between these two career driven individuals. The spice gets hot and heavy really quick and while Reid is the quiet, reserved guy he really does bloom into a dirty talker with Avery.
I can't wait for the next one in this series.
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