Everything isn’t always what it seems. . . behind the lens.From drug cartels to classified information, Cliff knows a thing or two about secrets.As a part of an underground government reconnaissance team, he’s seen it all.Until his latest mission.Making mistakes isn’t an option for people like Alexis.From group homes to moving around with the FBI, her feet never hit solid ground.One wrong move … solid ground.
One wrong move and suddenly her life isn’t just in chaos— it’s in jeopardy.
Running for her life lands her in the arms of the first and only man ever to give her a reason to stay.
It’s been two years since he’s seen her, but it only takes him a split second to know that this time she’s not getting away.
Cliff puts his training to use and his life on the line to protect Alexis. . . and make her his.
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I think this may just be my favorite book by this author to date. It was an action packed thrill ride from beginning to end. Behind The Lens is a suspenseful and sweet page turner that was impossible to put down.
Hooray, we are back in Carson!
Great read! Behind the Lens is book 1 in Renee’s new series – Home in Carson.
The main characters are two strong-willed individuals, Cliff and Alexis.
Alexis is an FBI agent who puts her all in her missions.
Cliff is ex-military, undercover agent, a tattoo artist, and a photographer.
I love the incredible connection that Alexis and Cliff have.
Alexis gets hurt on a mission and Cliff isn’t going to let her out of his sight, He is going to protect her.
I loved the characters in this book. Especially the Connelly clan. Mama Connelly knows everything. How does she do it? I just love her.
This book has plenty of SPARK!
This book has everything you need in a book, It has twists and turns that will
keep you reading until the very end. It has it all, drama, suspense, romance, action, bad guys, good guys, love, sex trafficking, friendship and more.
I loved this book!
You will too, Read it for yourself.
Renee thanks for bringing us back to Carson, our favorite town.
I received an ARC for an honest review.
Sorry It took me so long to review.
Absolutely loved coming back to Carson. You can’t help falling in love with Alexis and Cliff from the start. It is a great storyline with amazing characters. Can’t wait to read the next book
Welcome back to Carson!
*this book can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend reading the Welcome to Carson series*
Cliff is definitely your typical strong, silent, and mysterious hero whose smile drops panties all over the small town of Carson. Alexis can only be described as the type of woman we can only hope to be. She is a strong and independent little ninja who isnt used to being taken care of. When they see each of sparks fly and neither has ever felt that way before. Once I started this book I could not put it down until the last page, it just sucked me in! I love how Renee can give you a great romance while adding enough action and adventure to keep you invested. Each twist and turn along the way will have you reading this book cover to cover.
Definitely a must read!!!
Welcome back to Carson! I cannot begin to explain how much I loved this book. Catching up with all of the Connelly family and meeting the newbies, from start to finish it was fantastic! I cant wait to see what comes next!
This was a great romantic suspense set in a small town called Carson NC a tight knit community that takes care of their own so when Alexis comes and needs help they are all there. Cliff and Alexis have an instant chemistry and he will do whatever it takes to keep her safe. This is a great read I highly recommend.
I received a complimentary copy
and voluntarily left this review.
What a welcome back!! Though I almost had to go back to the originals and do a quick family tree!
This had a lot going on in terms if being back in Carson, seeing old friends, setting up new friends, and telling the story of Cliff and Alexis. But, other than the above mentioned family tree, it is worth it!!
On that note, I have either forgotten about Cliff and his history or I need more of his history.
I’m moving to Carson!!
I loved coming back to Carson. Definitely feels like home and the Connelly’s feel like family. Renee Harless has definitely started this spinoff series with a bang. I fell in love with Cliff and Alexis! Right from the start, this story just captures you and holds you hostage. I stayed glued page after page and couldn’t get enough. Amy Connelly is the star of the town and total mom goals. I love her and want to squeeze her.
Behind the Lens is a total edge of your seat page turner with all the feels. You cant help drool and swoon over Cliff, and you just want to be like Alexis with her badass self. I need more Carson in my life and I already cant wait for the next one. Renee does an amazing job bringing this town to life with her amazing world building and characters that will stay with you. Amazingly written in dual POV, Behind the Lens is a complete standalone with it’s own HEA. Cant wait for Behind the Badge which will probably be Preston’s story, but I already want to know so much more from all the other characters. Definitely a must read you shouldn’t miss out on!
I am a big fan of the town of Carson and was so excited for this spin-off series. She did not disappoint with Cliff and Alexis’ story. There was excitement, suspense, intense heat and an undeniable attraction. Not to mention return of some favorite characters. Loved every minute of it and cannot wait for more of this series!!!
Another great story about my favorite Carson peeps..
Mysterious tattoo shop owner Cliff has held a crush on FBI agent Alexis for the last few years since he last saw her. When Alexis is needing help from an assignment gone wrong, Cliff is more than able and willing to help Alexis , as well as every member from the Carson community. A fun great read by no other than Renee Harless.. Welcome back to Carson……
Wow!!!!
This was a new to me author and I was blown away.
Will definitely be keeping an eye out for the rest of the series.
What a ride.
From cover to cover the non stop action will keep you turning pages unable to put the book down.
The only thing that slightly annoyed/confused me was there seemed to be inside jokes with a few of the characters but was first book in the series?
In saying that it was still a fantastic start and definitely a must click
Behind the Lens is a romantic suspense story set in Carson, NC. This author has several books set in this location, but this is the first one that I’ve read and I’m definitely curious about the previous books set in this small town.
Cliff and Alexis have both worked for government agencies that require them to be secretive and covert about their occupations. When they had previously met, each felt a connection to the other even though they only briefly were in each other’s company. When Alexis has to hide out in the town of Carson due to a mission gone bad, Cliff will do anything to protect her.
You could tell that this couple was meant to be together. Their connection was instant. They both were protective of each other and were willing to risk their lives to keep others safe. Though they each had demons from their past, they were open with each other and were able to work through issues.
Behind the Lens was high on drama and suspense as well as intense chemistry between Cliff and Alexis. The residents of Carson were a tight knit community and seemed like family. Watching this couple learn to trust and love each other while risking their lives to fight the danger that surround them was a ride that you won’t want to miss!!
We’re going back to Carson… Carson… Carson (insert LL Cool J voice here)
One of my favorite fictional towns to visit
All the action & suspense
Twists & Turns
Catch Ups with some of our favs
An instant and undeniable connection
If you were a fan of Renee Harless’s Welcome to Carson Series than you definitely don’t want to skip out on reading Behind the Lens. Cliff and Alexis are everything I had hoped they would be and then some! From beginning to end you’ll be burning through the pages to find out what happens next, swooning all over the place & rooting for these two I loved being back in Carson & I cannot wait for what’s next from this series..SO GOOD
I’ve not read any of the carson books before but I’m definitely going to now, this..was..AMAZING.
I devoured this book in one sitting I could put it down, it’s the kind of story that wraps you up and pulls you into its world.
Cant wait to read the carson books now from the start, I’ll definitely be reading this again, I think it’s one of them books that I’ll never get tired of reading.
This is the first time that I’ve read a book by this author and I wasn’t disappointed it was awesome.
Cliff was in the army but is sort of out.
He owns the tattoo shop and loves to take photos, but there is one woman he can’t get out of his head. Alexis.
Cliff is very protective of Alexis and will do anything to keep her safe.
Alexis is a complete kick ass woman who can take care of her self although she did have things rough with her father. Alexis nickname was ninja and she was normally the strong, independent confident person that is used to taking care of herself so when she gets injured and needs help this is quite hard for her to do. Alexis had a near death experience getting shot
Alexis has felt a very strong connection with Cliff for along time but didn’t do anything about it. She always felt safe with him.
(NO SPOILERS).
This book has everything, from love, drama, suspense and action, this book has twists that you won’t see coming. I loved these characters and feel that this author has written them brilliantly. I loved how independent Alexis is and how protective and sweet Cliff is. I really enjoyed reading this book and thought the author written it fantastic, it kept my attention all the way through.
Thank you to the author and the publishers for allowing me to read an early copy of this book.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
This book is expected tot be released 5th March 2020.
Behind the Lens is another story set in Carson, NC. Renee is going to take us back to Carson to check in with all our friends.
Cliff and Alexis were made to be together. They haven’t had any time together and they don’t know alot about each other, but Cliff seems to be able to calm her down when nobody else can.
I am so glad that we are headed back to Carson. The people there are all so friendly and when they take you under their wing as family, you are family for life and you are expected to act like family. Alexis and Cliff have both been taken in as family, but now it is Alexis’ that needs friends and family the most. Check out this new book set in Carson, NC and become family. Everybody needs friends and family like this.
Welcome back to Carson.
I was excited when I learned Renee Harless was taking us back to Carson for more small town stories. Some of my favorite characters of hers live in Carson and I am excited to catch up with them.
Behind the Lens focuses on Cliff and Alexis. With their backgrounds with the FBI, it’s no surprise that it catches up with them in a big way. Neither of them feel they are worthy to be loved, but can their immediate connection and draw to each other change those feelings?
Come along for another high stakes small town love story. My only question is how does Amy Connelly know everything that is going on?
I am so excited that Renee Harless has decided to revisit Carson, NC, with her new series, Home in Carson. I am a huge fan of her Coming to Carson series and I had always wondered what had happened to our favorite couples, and if anything had changed in the quaint and friendly, southern town.
Her new book “Behind the Lens”, is a romantic and suspenseful tale of two people whose careers had been shrouded in secrecy and danger who come together in a time of urgency and desperation, to become each other’s salvation.
Cliff was a former Army Ranger who was as tough as they come, but under his gruff exterior, lied a thoughtful and passionate man. He tried to keep the darkness of his past at bay, but sometimes the nightmares returned, a grim reminder of what he had done. Being with Alexis had calmed his restless soul and helped to scare away the demons that haunted him. He vowed to always keep her safe and now that she was back in his life, he would never let her go. Cliff may not think he deserved happiness and a family but he will always love Alexis, and he was looking forward to more beautiful and sunny mornings with her by his side.
Whew…secrets abound in this story of mystery, murder, drugs, cartels and, dysfunctional families that know no love. Yet, our H and h have that magical feeling and thru that lens they see each other. Can they trust in each other that they will have each other when push comes to shove. Loved it!!
This was a great start to a new series. I enjoyed the action and intrigue of the stories. I also liked that Alexis is such a kick butt heroine.