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ON HER TERMS

A fresh, funny contemporary romance about being true to yourself and your desires, even if it means plunging into uncharted territory...

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Fresh off breaking up with her boyfriend and swerving away from the conventional, TikTok-ready married life she never wanted, Clementine is ready to explore the alternatives.

 

Not that she wants to be single forever, much less die alone. But at thirty-six, it’s time for her to experience new things—including in her love life. And though an invitation to a fake relationship to appease family sounds like a recipe for disaster, Clem finds herself saying yes to smart, spirited dog groomer Chloe Lee anyway... 

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Chloe is long past her own baby gay era, but even before they’ve tackled Clem’s parents’ anniversary party and Chloe’s friend’s wedding, the two of them end up spending a lot of time together. As the attraction between them grows stronger, it all begins to feel pretty real to Clem. Chloe, however, is fine as just friends—plus she’s convinced Clem is just eager for “someone” to take her off the singles list. How to persuade her otherwise? After all, Clem is starting to realize her life is wonderfully full and being “alone” doesn’t scare her a bit. Still, being without the tiny powerhouse that is Chloe, specifically? That’s a whole other story... 

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Wise, witty, and full of heart, here is an uplifting love story with an ending worth waiting for.

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BLURBS & REVIEWS
"I adore all of Amy Spalding’s books and On Her Terms is no exception. I related so much to Clementine’s story, and I think so many other people will too. This book is about coming out and coming into your own later in life, finding the courage to do what you want, instead of what’s expected of you, and, of course, falling deeply and gloriously in love."

Jasmine Guillory
New York Times bestselling author
"Amy Spalding continues her takeover of gay LA! On Her Terms is another sexy, smart addition to her interconnected tales of queer women in Hollywood and their misadventures in love, work, and life. I loved watching another of Amy's expertly drawn, quirky, self-aware heroines embrace the potential in her work, her friendships, and, ultimately, herself — on the road to falling for her dream girl. Cheers, queers — Amy Spalding is for us!"

MACKENZI LEE
New York Times bestselling author
"On Her Terms is a delightfully funny and tender ode to second chances, all the romantic feels, and finding—and loving—yourself at every stage in life. A bright jewel of a romance."

Ashley Herring Blake
Bestselling Author of Delilah Green Doesn’t Care
"Nobody look at me while I'm reading an Amy Spalding book because I'm worried I have the cheesiest grin on my face the whole time! On Her Terms is so funny but also disconcertingly relatable if you happen to be a queer person still figuring out your own queerness later in life. I loved watching Chloe and Clementine banter and flirt and eventually admit to themselves that what they were pretending was fake was actually very, very real."

Alicia Thompson
Author of With Love, from Cold World
"On Her Terms is a big-hearted time machine to those tender days of early queerdom. My heart ached with how hard I related to Clementine, and queer and straight readers alike will love spending time in the bright, colorful, unapologetically gay world that Amy Spalding created. This book is a love letter to late bloomers, and to everyone who believes it's never too late to get everything you've always wanted."

Kate Stayman-London
Bestselling Author of One to Watch
"Nothing makes me happier than diving into Amy Spalding’s vivid and hilarious LA, and On Her Terms is no exception! A tender, sizzling romance wrapped around a beautiful story of first queer love, friendship, and the cutest pets around. I was cheering for Clem and her journey through baby queerness and finding her confidence with both dreamy love interest Chloe and throughout the rest of her life. A knockout!"

Carlyn Greenwald
Author of Sizzle Reel and Director's cut
"On Her Terms is Amy Spalding at her best. Witty, fresh, and fun, the story thoughtfully explores the complexities around truly embracing who you are, and how that might change your life in the most unexpected of ways. With a fun fake-dating premise, some of the best named animals in literature, and a couple you’re rooting for from the moment they meet, Spalding gives us a romance that’ll be on all readers’ terms."

Jenny L. Howe
Author of On the Plus Side
"On Her Terms might be my favorite Amy Spalding book yet—probably because it’s the steamiest yet! I related so hard to Clementine’s desire not to follow the expected steps of life, like marriage and kids and relegating friendship to a lower status once those big-ticket items have been achieved. I also think this book will be so affirming for all the bi babes who have ever questioned their place in the LGBTQ community—the B is there for a reason!!"

Celia Laskey
Author of So Happy for You
"On Her Terms is filled with Amy Spalding's signature charm and hilarity. This book is so endearing that you should absolutely add it to your bookshelves."

Nisha Sharma
Bestselling Author of YA and Adult Romances
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