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Camera Shy: a grumpy sunshine romance about learning to take risks (The Photographers Trilogy) Kindle Edition

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 44 ratings

Two strangers in pain. One chance at love…

Heartbroken after her almost-engagement was called off, Jess goes on a mini-break to Paris seeking closure and meets a hot French stranger called Gabriel.

As sparks fly, Jess, fearing she was dumped because she was boring, vows to be more spontaneous, and she and Gabriel have mind-blowing, earth-shattering sex.

With his troubled past and soulful eyes, Jess quickly realises there’s more to Gabriel than a great shag and, when he whisks her away to his fixer-upper chateau in the country, Jess thinks she might be falling for him—even though they’ve only known each other a few days.

But is this what she wants? She was all for taking risks, but risking her heart so soon after a break-up was not in the cards, especially when Gabriel's troubled past arrives in the present.

Can they both heal their emotional wounds and let love back into their lives before it's too late?

If you enjoy Abby Jimenez books, you’ll love Camera Shy.


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"I loved everything about Camera Shy. Julia Boggio has crafted an exquisitely beautiful romance between a heroine I loved from the start, and possibly the most romantic hero I've had the pleasure to 'meet'. Read this book - I highly recommend it."

-Carrie Elks, author of Strictly Business


'Witty, real and uplifting - a wonderfully compelling read.'

- Suzy K Quinn, author of The Greatest Love Story Ever Told


"Boggio has done it again with her unique mix of romance and gritty realism. This spicy rollercoaster will have you turning the pages to see if this pair will end up together or not, and keep you hanging until the end."

- Jo Lyons, author of Benidorm, Actually

"A sizzling tale of self-discovery, vulnerability, and the transformative power of true connection. I loved it!"

- Nicola May, author of The Cornershop in Cockleberry Bay

About the Author

Originally from New Jersey, Julia moved to London in her early twenties. She worked as an advertising copywriter until discovering her love of photography on a 6-month trip around South America. She started a wedding photography business which received some great PR when her own Dirty Dancing-themed wedding dance went viral on YouTube. She appeared on Richard & Judy and The Oprah Winfrey Show, where she danced with Patrick Swayze. In 2009 she opened a luxury portrait studio and has photographed everyone from the Queen to Queen, the band. After 15 years as a photographer, she returned to her first love: writing. Julia lives in Wimbledon with her Welsh husband, two children, and an oddly possessive cat.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CGMD9M6V
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Home By Midnight Publishing (February 6, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 6, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5555 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 173921515X
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 44 ratings

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Originally from New Jersey, Julia moved to London in her early twenties. She worked as an advertising copywriter until discovering her love of photography on a 6-month trip around South America. She started a wedding photography business which received some great PR when her own Dirty Dancing-themed wedding dance went viral on YouTube. She appeared on Richard & Judy and The Oprah Winfrey Show, where she danced with Patrick Swayze. In 2009 she opened a luxury portrait studio and has photographed everyone from the Queen to Queen, the band. After 15 years as a photographer, she returned to her first love: writing. Julia Boggio books focus on strong female characters with real, complicated lives, delivered with humour and feel-good factor.

You can listen to her podcast at Two Lit Chicks and sign up for her newsletter at JuliaBoggio.com.

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Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it delightful and fun, with a bit of a surprise. Readers also appreciate the story about photographers.

"This story was a bit of a surprise but in a delightful way...." Read more

"Love this story, not only because it speaks about photographers and to photographers, but because it also envelopes the raw emotions of being human..." Read more

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Customers find the book heartwarming and inspirational. They say it envelops the raw emotions of being human and doubting oneself.

"...Definitely something new that I’ve never come across and humbling when you learn about the MMC background...." Read more

"...some good classy sex scenes with the perfect amount of spice, and a lot of heart as Jess and Gabriel grew together." Read more

"...and to photographers, but because it also envelopes the raw emotions of being human and doubting oneself, especially after devastating challenges...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
    This story was a bit of a surprise but in a delightful way. Both main characters have to deal with overcoming different type of obstacles and it was truly touching how they came together and overcame them. Definitely something new that I’ve never come across and humbling when you learn about the MMC background. I would definitely recommend it with pleasure.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
    A great love story with a lot of flirting, some romance, some good classy sex scenes with the perfect amount of spice, and a lot of heart as Jess and Gabriel grew together.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
    Love this story, not only because it speaks about photographers and to photographers, but because it also envelopes the raw emotions of being human and doubting oneself, especially after devastating challenges. Bravo! And a great love story too!
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
    The main characters in the story were interesting and complex. I enjoyed the author’s style of writing and creativity. And I can’t wait for the next book!!!
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024
    Camera Shy by Julia Boggio was just the kind of romance story I was looking for! I was rooting for Jess and Gabriel the entire time! There were so many unique aspects of their story and it felt like I was going on this adventure with them.

    If you're looking for a sweet romance with fun activities and disability rep, look no further! This book made me want to be more adventurous in my own life. 😆

    I'm looking forward to reading more from Julia Boggio!

Top reviews from other countries

  • Ealiu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend all her books!! A+++
    Reviewed in Germany on March 13, 2024
    In love with her books. Can't put them down. This is the 3rd one I read from this author, and I have to say she's truly wonderful and talented. They keep leaving me wanting more. So excited for her next book coming out. Huge fan!!
  • Lizzytea
    5.0 out of 5 stars All the feels!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2024
    Another book by Julia Boggio that I simply couldn’t put down! We first meet Jess, the main character, in one of Boggio’s previous titles Chasing the Light. There she is portrayed as a likeable character who is left heartbroken by events outside her control. Camera Shy picks up the story of heartbroken Jess as she tries to fathom out what has and will happen with her life. I fell in love with Jess’s honest and endearing nature and enjoyed following her journey.
    Jess’s character is fairly open and relatable whereas Gabriel, the male protagonist in this adventure, is initially impenetrable. However, we soon learn that Gabriel has good reason to keep people at arm’s length. Boggio gradually reveals the extent of Gabriel’s trauma and, as ever, she deals with difficult subjects sensitively. I felt that I went on an emotional journey with both Jess and Gabriel, laugh out loud one moment and tears the next!
    I completely recommend this book to anyone looking for their next read (unless you dislike sex or romance!).
  • Amanda Lohan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quality writing with heart and soul
    Reviewed in Australia on February 8, 2024
    I'm not a huge reader of romance normally, but I'll make an exception for Julia Boggio's work. You can tell so much heart and soul goes into every book she writes. This is a real human story delivered with impact. Highly recommend!
  • JAYNE
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and spicy -- a perfect Parisian romance
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2024
    This novella is an offshoot of Julia Boggio's Photographers Series (Shooters, and Chasing the Light) and follows the adventures of a character from the second book, sweet English girl Jess, who decides to undertake a personal 'Yes Jess' experiment after circumstances result in her being alone and heartbroken in romantic Paris.

    Teacher Jess's self-declared 'science project' soon involves grumpy but sexy aerial photographer, Gabriel. These two characters sizzle between the sheets and on every page. What begins as a happy-go-lucky fling evolves into something much more, and forces Gabriel to face up to the trauma of his past as a war photographer.

    Boggio excels at writing characters with sensitivity, while lacing her stories with a warm, wry humour. Camera Shy is also her spiciest tale yet, and for all the right, Jess-empowering reasons. Set against the backdrop of Paris and a fairy-tale chateau in the French countryside, this novella is an uplifting tale of self-discovery and daring to live again. I loved it!
  • Cara
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous romance set in Paris.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2024
    This is a wonderful story, a romcom with a grumpy-sunshine pairing finding each other in Paris. It’s about coming alive again: Jess is rebuilding her life after hurt and disappointment, whilst Gabriel has kept his emotions closed off for so long, he’s surprised when her optimism starts to warm his heart.

    Jess is an appealing heroine, determined to step out of her comfort zone after a break up left her worrying that perhaps she’s too ‘boring’ and set in her ways. So she holidays alone in Paris, but everything changes when she meets taciturn Gabriel, who finds her anything but dull. Their lusty fling will challenge both of them to grow beyond their limits.

    This story is vibrant and fun, but it also has emotional depth. There are so many great moments, and I loved reading it.

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