Equal parts witty and steamy, this debut rom-com brings a healthy dose of queerness and a whole lot of spirit 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
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.
Genre: Gay 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
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.
Genre: Gay Romance
Praise for this book
"This book is like The L Word, but better. The world Camille Kellogg has created is both lighthearted and heartfelt, filled with queer characters of every stripe. I felt like I was being told the juiciest gossip by my closest friends. Just as You Are was just what I needed." - T J Alexander
"Warm, witty, and wonderful! Readers will be utterly smitten by this clever, queer romance that, at its heart, is about embracing yourself--just as you are." - Alexandria Bellefleur
"Camille Kellogg's beautifully queer interpretation of a beloved classic is both familiar and fresh, brimming with heart, spice, and humor." - Ashley Herring Blake
"Just as You Are is the queer Pride and Prejudice retelling I've been waiting for! A butch Mr. Darcy and a Lizzy Bennet with millennial angst; a beautifully done found family trope, complex queer characters, and so many meddling friends--it's glorious! Beyond capturing Austen's flawed characters and sparking wit, Kellogg manages to harness the themes. This is a story about assumptions, forgiveness, and finding your own path, and a rom-com that blends my needs for sexual tension and sentimentality. Pick this book up--you will be happy you did!" - Alison Cochrun
"Just As You Are is one of the most gloriously queer things I've ever read. Watching Liz messily navigate questions of gender, presentation, and identity was almost painfully relatable (and frequently hilarious), while prickly Daria is a lesbian love interest dreamboat. While their romance is easy to root for, at its heart, this book is a tribute to queer friendships and being young in New York--like if The L Word had been about anxiety-ridden writers in Brooklyn. In other words: a delight." - Anita Kelly
"Very sweet, very sexy, and tender in all the right ways, Just as You Are is a juicy sapphic romp, steeped in queerness from the first word to the last." - Gabrielle Korn
"Warm, witty, and wonderful! Readers will be utterly smitten by this clever, queer romance that, at its heart, is about embracing yourself--just as you are." - Alexandria Bellefleur
"Camille Kellogg's beautifully queer interpretation of a beloved classic is both familiar and fresh, brimming with heart, spice, and humor." - Ashley Herring Blake
"Just as You Are is the queer Pride and Prejudice retelling I've been waiting for! A butch Mr. Darcy and a Lizzy Bennet with millennial angst; a beautifully done found family trope, complex queer characters, and so many meddling friends--it's glorious! Beyond capturing Austen's flawed characters and sparking wit, Kellogg manages to harness the themes. This is a story about assumptions, forgiveness, and finding your own path, and a rom-com that blends my needs for sexual tension and sentimentality. Pick this book up--you will be happy you did!" - Alison Cochrun
"Just As You Are is one of the most gloriously queer things I've ever read. Watching Liz messily navigate questions of gender, presentation, and identity was almost painfully relatable (and frequently hilarious), while prickly Daria is a lesbian love interest dreamboat. While their romance is easy to root for, at its heart, this book is a tribute to queer friendships and being young in New York--like if The L Word had been about anxiety-ridden writers in Brooklyn. In other words: a delight." - Anita Kelly
"Very sweet, very sexy, and tender in all the right ways, Just as You Are is a juicy sapphic romp, steeped in queerness from the first word to the last." - Gabrielle Korn
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