The Seat Filler: A Novel

The movie star and the dog groomer are one kiss away from the perfect love story. Thats the hiccup in a warm and witty romance by the bestselling author of Roommaid. The meet-cute award goes to dog groomer Juliet Nolan. Its one of Hollywoods biggest nights when she volunteers as a seat filler and winds up next to movie heartthrob Noah freaking Douglas. Tongue tied and toes curling in her pink Converse, she pretends that she doesnt have a clue who he is. Its the only way to keep from swooning. Shes pretty and unpretentious, loves his dog, and is not a worshipping fan. No way Noahs giving up on her, even if his affectionate pursuit comes with a bump: Juliet has a pathological fear of kissing and the disappointments that follow. What odds does romance have without that momentous, stupendous, once-in-a-lifetime first smooch? Patient, empathetic, and carrying personal burdens of his own, Noah suggests a remedy: they rehearse. The lessons begin. The guards come down. But theres another hitch they werent betting on. As for that cue-the-orchestra-and-roll-credits happy ending? It might take more than practice to make it perfect. See more