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Behind the Scenes

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By Karelia Stetz-Waters

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Fans of Abby Jimenez and Meryl Wilsner will fall in love with this hilarious and refreshingly authentic novel about second chances, pugs, and finding the perfect muse . . .

Business consultant Rose Josten might not have officially reached “pug lady” middle age, but she’s already got the pugs—along with their little Gucci coats and trash-lovin’ appetites. Still, life is good, with her work, her sisters, and a secret hobby creating incredibly tactile (if surprisingly sexy) mindfulness videos. So why does it feel like it’s not quite enough? Which is exactly when former filmmaker Ash Stewart enters camera left, and Rose’s world suddenly goes full technicolor . . .

Ash never looks at anyone. Not since her ex ripped her heart from her chest in Spielberg-esque style, crushing Ash’s reputation, dreams, and directorial career in one brutal blow. But Rose is altogether different. She’s curvy, beautiful, and just so damn put together. And her business expertise might be Ash’s best bet for getting her last film—and her last chance—financed. Now if they can just keep their attraction under wraps, Ash’s lost dream could finally come true. But are they creating movie magic . . . or setting the stage for disaster?

  • “Escapism with no apologies.”
    Publishers Weekly, starred review
  • "A fairy tale-perfect happy ending guarantees smiles as the last page is turned."
    Bookpage, starred review
  • “Rose and Ash’s feelings for each other are never in doubt thanks to Stetz-Waters’ expertly written longing and lush love scenes. And a fairy tale-perfect happy ending guarantees smiles as the last page is turned.”
    Bookpage
  • "Behind the Scenes is a sweet queer romance between two fully drawn, fully unique characters, with a sexy ASMR subplot I never knew I needed. Stetz-Waters' quirky humor often made me snort out loud, and Rose and Ash's separate journeys of healing blend together beautifully."
    Anita Kelly, author of Love & Other Disasters
  • "Satisfaction Guaranteed is a standout romance with humor, heart and two characters who step out of their comfort zones together."
    BookPage, starred review, on Satisfaction Guaranteed
  • "A truly funny rom-com that’s full of heat and heart."
    Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Satisfaction Guaranteed
  • "An enchanting must-read."
    Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Satisfaction Guaranteed
  • "Incredibly satisfying."
    The Washington Post on Satisfaction Guaranteed
  • "This book is sapphic, it slaps, and it’s singlehandedly giving sex toy rep in romance. More of that please!"
    Elite Daily on Satisfaction Guaranteed
  • "Highly recommended."
    Library Journal, starred review, on Worth the Wait

On Sale
Jan 31, 2023
Page Count
352 pages
Publisher
Forever
ISBN-13
9781538709252

photo of author Karelia Stetz-Waters with her pug, Willa

Karelia Stetz-Waters

About the Author

Karelia Stetz-Waters remembers a time when happy endings romantic love was a holy grail she thought she would never find. Stories about lesbians all ended tragically. At seventeen, she was certain the best she could hope for was to die nobly for the woman she loved (who would never love her back, of course). Four years later, she saw her true love across a crowded room, and they have been together for twenty-plus years.

Knowing that happily-ever-after is possible for everyone, Stetz-Waters has made it her life’s mission to craft happy endings about women finding true love with other women. She is also on a quest to spread “cliteracy” across the country, using her work as a romance writer to teach readers about female sexual anatomy, desire, and pleasure.

When she’s not shopping for model clitorises or writing love stories, she’s teaching at a writing at a community college in rural Oregon where her students inspire her everyday with their bravery, creativity, and perseverance. She also teachers for the Golden Crown Literary Society Writing Academy, a creative writing program for queer women. It’s been her honor to mentor writers who are now her peers and colleagues. Karelia also loves to garden, draw, and play with her pug-mix, Willa Cather.

Karelia has a BA in Comparative Literature from Smith College and an MA in English from the University of Oregon. She is represented by Jane Dystel of Dystel, Goderich & Bourret.

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