Just as You Are
by Camille Kellogg
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Equal parts witty and steamy, this debut rom-com is "filled with fun" (People) and 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
A LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
The only thing worse than hating your boss? Being attracted to her.
Liz Baker and her three roommates work at the Nether Fields, a queer magazine in New York that's on the verge of shutting down--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 color 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 Daria--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 Daria--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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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780593594704
- Binding
- Paperback
- Authors
- Camille Kellogg
- Publisher
- Dial Press
- Published Date
- April 25, 2023
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 320
- Physical Info
- 8 in L x 5.2 in W (0.5 lb)

I absolutely loved this book. It was so fun reading Liz's story and seeing what she would do next. I would recommend this book to anyone in the L.G.B.T.Q.+ community.
I picked this one up for Pride Month, and I just didn’t find myself attached to any of the characters except Daria and Bailey. The two characters that are painted the villains for like 45% of the book.We follow Liz, who works at a lesbian founded magazine and is a “fluff writer” who handles the quizzes and lighter topics. She lives with 3 others, all of whom she actually works with too. So when their magazine is closing and they’re all losing their job, Liz is kind of happy because she’s ready for something new.But, someone bought the company and is trying to save it. Enter Bailey and Daria. Liz is whiney, super judgmental, and I found it hard to genuinely like her. And don’t get me started on the roommate Lydia and their actions - I was screaming towards the end. But how can you be so AWFUL?But after a few months under the new management, the magazine isn’t doing any better and it’s risking being shut down again.
What an engaging novel! Read it on a recommendation and I am so glad I did! All the wonderfully familiar romance feels while learning a bit about the experience of being lesbian in this very hetero-forward world. The character development was spot on. Not too much, not to little. Definitely routing for the main character the whole way. I feel like I got an education AND got my sappy and funny romance fix. :) Win win! Hopefully this becomes a series. I want more!
Knowing the highlights in the story, and how they go. The sisters, the single rich persons, the misunderstandings, the fight, the forgiveness,the loveAll well written and fun to read
I never realized until I read the interview after the end of the book it was a retelling of Pride & Prejudice but now looking back over the whole thing it was pure genius. This is lighthearted and seriously intense at the same time. I didn’t like Daria until suddenly I did and was so surprised how absorbed I had been with all of Liz’s feelings and opinions until I felt the same way. Zowie! What a book. I look forward to reading more of this author!
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