With middle-age looming, Greg offsets his boring day job with what truly feeds his soul: photography. The camera is an extension of himself where he exposes his passion for the intersect of pleasure and pain. However, the lens also acts as a barrier, protecting his subjects from the shameful mistakes of his past, and Greg is left isolated and lonely.
Emyr stands on the cusp of fame, but adulation and abuse are both eroding his confidence, and one night, at the river's edge, he seeks solace in the rain, hoping to hide his tears.
The photographer and the virgin rock star share an accidental connection on that dark, drizzly night. When Greg invites Emyr back to his hotel room, no strings attached, the young man should have bolted. Instead, an odd sense of trust allows him to follow Greg's lead.
When the camera comes out, Emyr learns the stage isn't the only place he loves to perform as Greg touches something inside him that rarely awakens. Faced with a beautiful, talented boy whose soul is as lonely as his own, will Greg be able to face his past and come to terms with it, or will he run from the connection he so desperately desires?
Exposed
Exposed by Bey Deckard is an exploration of vulnerability and connection between two complex people. Greg, a photographer with a past, finds solace in capturing life through his camera. His craft acts as both a shield and expression, reflecting his deep-seated loneliness and desire for connection.
Emyr, the budding rock star on the brink of fame, is equally haunted by his experiences, seeking refuge from the pressures surrounding him.
The chance meeting between Greg and Emyr unfolds in a tale that captures a moment of unexpected intimacy. Their journey reveals the healing power of trust and the importance of facing one's past.
As Greg guides Emyr through the lens of his camera, the relationship deepens, illustrating how art and love can intertwine to illuminate the darkest corners. The author relays themes of shame, identity, and the quest for acceptance, creating a portrait of two men willing to embrace their vulnerabilities.
As an author myself, I find it hard to read a book without my inner editor getting in the way. When I find a book written so well that it dispels that urge to "fix" something, I look for more by that author. I have already lined up a few more by Bey Deckard.
Exposed is a hot romance between a thirty-something photographer and an almost 20-something rockstar. I felt immersed in the concert and could hear the music.
Not gonna lie, I picked up this book for its dramatic cover. Once I read the blurb, I decided to read a few pages. I'm not a fan of "daddy-kink" but this book was so well written, it didn't matter. The relationships felt real and the emotion right at the surface. I highly recommend Exposed if you like MM, gay romance, rockstars, or age-gap romances.