Behind the Scenes

10:02, 352 pages

English language

Published Jan. 30, 2023 by Forever.

ISBN:: 978-1-6686-1963-6
Goodreads:: 61030710

(1 review)

Behind the Scenes audiobook, by Karelia Stetz-Waters... 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. …

Behind the Scenes audiobook, by Karelia Stetz-Waters... 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?

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Cheri reviewed Behind the Scenes by Karelia Stetz-Waters

Review of 'Behind the Scenes' on 'Storygraph'

4 stars

Another enjoyable, angsty, funny read by Karelia Stetz-Waters. However, I didn't love it as much as previous reads.

I loved the sexual dysfunction aspect. That was really interesting and not something I see much of in our genre. Stetz-Waters always does a fantastic job of making her characters real and deep. The humor was spot on, also. Loved the family and secondary characters.

So what was my issue that made this a 4 star instead of a 5 star read? It was mostly the Cherry Covered Apron arc. By itself, it was fine but the way it linked the characters was too much for me to believe. It might not be a big deal but it made the entire story less believable. There was already a lot going on with these two characters and that extra arc pushed me over the edge to feeling like there was too much happening. …

Another enjoyable, angsty, funny read by Karelia Stetz-Waters. However, I didn't love it as much as previous reads.

I loved the sexual dysfunction aspect. That was really interesting and not something I see much of in our genre. Stetz-Waters always does a fantastic job of making her characters real and deep. The humor was spot on, also. Loved the family and secondary characters.

So what was my issue that made this a 4 star instead of a 5 star read? It was mostly the Cherry Covered Apron arc. By itself, it was fine but the way it linked the characters was too much for me to believe. It might not be a big deal but it made the entire story less believable. There was already a lot going on with these two characters and that extra arc pushed me over the edge to feeling like there was too much happening. I don't know that I'm explaining myself well. It's hard to put words to how I felt - I'm not a professional writer - but I hope you understand what I'm getting at.

I'm still feeling like, right now, Stetz-Waters is my favorite romance author. I just love her voice and style. It's not often that I can binge three books in a row by the same author and still love them.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me continue my love affair with the author's books.

Subjects

Romance
Contemporary
LGBTQIA+

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