Seeing What Develops

by Terri Deno

Lindley Neil is perfectly happy working as a photographer's assistant in her small, Midwestern town. As her boss Lexi LaPort starts getting bigger and better gigs, Lindley gets to follow Lexi around to L.A. and New York to photograph movie stars and models. What she didn't expect was to fall in love. Twice.

With a movie star and a prominent journalist vying for her affection, Lindley also knows that her job with Lexi won't last forever. Lindley has to choose her own path, even though it means she has to break someone's heart. Will it end up being be her own?

160 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 8, 2015

About the author

Terri Deno is a freelance writer living in the Midwest. When she’s not writing, you can find her consuming massive quantities of books and rocking out to her vinyl collection. She is the author of Seeing What Develops, The Callaways: Melody of Love Kindle Worlds series, and Unfolding Life: A Book of Haiku. Her work has previously appeared in
America's Emerging Poets 2018-Midwest Region, Luna Station Quarterly, Full of Crow and The Poetry of Yoga, Vol. 1.

Reviews

[Rachel Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seeing What Develops is a sweet contemporary romance that blends personal growth, career ambition, and unexpected love. Terri Deno creates an engaging story that follows Lindley as her world expands from a quiet Midwestern town to the fast-paced glamour of Los Angeles and New York.

Lindley is a relatable protagonist whose journey of self-discovery feels genuine and heartfelt. As her career opens new doors, she also finds herself navigating complicated emotions and unexpected romance. The relationships develop naturally, making it easy to become invested in her choices and personal growth.

The behind the scenes look at the world of photography adds a fresh and interesting element to the story, while the light, easy to read writing keeps the pages turning.

Overall, Seeing What Develops is a charming and enjoyable read about following your dreams, embracing change, and discovering that love can appear when you least expect it.

[K.R. Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

The most interesting part of the story for me was how Lindley responds to the upheaval in her life, both romantically and with her job. I can't say too much without spoiling the story, but it's something that nearly everyone can relate to. The ending wasn't quite what I had expected, but I will allow true romance novel aficionados to decide if it works for them.

I would probably rate this book between 3.5 and 4 stars, so I rounded up!