Catriona Stewart
PEOPLE PLEASER
Mirror, OK! Magazine, Daily Express and Prima Magazine selection: Best Book of May 2025
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From Century/Penguin Random House UK and Goldmann Verlag/Random House DE
When Kansas sweetheart Maggie Lathrop is crowned the winner of America’s most popular dating show, her life is transformed overnight.
Suddenly, Maggie has it all: a gorgeous husband, an immaculate Los Angeles mansion, and an entourage of glamorous friends.
Despite picture-perfect appearances, the world Maggie has created is shattered after she’s found murdered in a desolate warehouse.
As her sister, Emma, attempts to uncover the truth about Maggie’s life, a deadlier side to Hollywood is revealed.
Because being beautiful can have the ugliest consequences. . .
Prima Magazine Books Editor Nina Pottell:
“A real eye opener into reality TV and the dark side of fame, this was a cracking tale.”
Mirror Culture Editor Talya Honebeek:
“…this pacy thriller is full of memorable characters and unpredictable twists. It’s the perfect holiday read for anyone fascinated by the world of reality TV.”
Catriona Stewart lives in San Francisco and works in communications. Her writing has appeared in HuffPost, The San Francisco Chronicle, Jewish Currents, Lilith Magazine and more. People Pleaser is her debut novel.
Contact: cs2593@gmail.com
Agent: Alexandra Machinist, alexandra.machinistasst@caa.com
For CS Communications/political consulting work: catiestewart.com