Just as You Are

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Just as You Are by Camille Kellog is a delightful modern romance set within the dynamic environment of a New York LGBTQ magazine. The story centres on Liz Baker, a young journalist navigating the dilemmas of love, friendship, and self-discovery, as she tries to save her beloved publication. Amidst the challenges, Liz finds herself drawn to an unexpected new love interest, making this a heartfelt exploration of authenticity and affection.
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Just as You Are

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The only thing worse than hating your boss? Being attracted to her.

Equal parts witty and steamy, this debut rom-com brings a healthy dose of queerness to a Pride and Prejudice-inspired enemies-to-lovers romance.

"Brims with heart, spice, and humor." - Ashley Herring Blake, author of Delilah Green Doesn't Care
"The L Word, but better." - TJ Alexander, author of Chef's Kiss
"A juicy sapphic romp; sweet, sexy, and tender in all the right ways." - Gabrielle Korn, author of Everybody (Else) Is Perfect

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Liz Baker and her three roommates work at Nether Fields, a queer magazine in New York that's on the verge of shutting downβ€”until it's bought at the last minute by two wealthy lesbians. Liz knows she's lucky to still have a paycheck, but it's hard to feel grateful with minority investor Daria Fitzgerald slashing budgets, cancelling bagel Fridays, and password protecting the colour printer to prevent "frivolous use." When Liz overhears Daria scoffing at her listicles, she knows that it's only a matter of time before her impulsive mouth gets herself fired.

But as Liz and Daria wind up having to spend more and more time together, Liz starts to see a softer side to Dariaβ€”she's funny, thoughtful, and likes the way Liz's gender presentation varies between butch and femme. Despite the evidence that Liz can't trust her, it's hard to keep hating Dariaβ€”and even harder to resist the chemistry between them.

This page-turning, sexy, and delightfully funny rom-com celebrates queer culture, chosen family, and falling in love against your better judgment.

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Just as You Are has been praised for being much more than a typical romance or retelling, as it weaves a story that exudes queerness and celebrates identity and friendships. Reviewers highlight its unique twist on a classic, with a focus on queer joy and representation, making it particularly resonant with queer audiences. The book is noted for its clever and heartfelt narrative, reimagining Pride and Prejudice through a contemporary sapphic lens, filled with warmth and wit.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593594704

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Camille Kellogg is a queer writer based in New York City, where she works as an editor for children's and young adult books. She studied English and creative writing at Middlebury College and attended the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference on a fiction scholarship. She's passionate about queer stories, cute dogs, and bad puns.

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