Just for the Cameras
- NYT bestseller · 1 week on the list
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About the book
Graydon St. John doesn't do drama―or public appearances. The brooding defensive end for the San Francisco Foghorns prefers silence, solitude, and avoiding headlines. But when a league-wide PR scandal forces him into a media stunt at the city zoo, he's suddenly face-to-face with squawking birds, nosy fans, and the zookeeper who seems to hate his guts on sight. Maple Baker loves her flamingos. Loud, pink, messy? Sure. But they're hers. And the last thing she needs is a grumpy football player stomping into her sanctuary with a bad attitude and a bigger ego. Unfortunately, they've been paired for the zoo's new public outreach program, and the cameras are already rolling. The banter is sharp. The tension is electric. And the more they pretend to play nice for the press, the more their fake flirtation starts to feel like something dangerously real. But when family secrets, viral fame, and a PR romance gone off-script threaten everything Maple's worked for, Graydon must decide if he's willing to fight for love―or let it slip away to protect her.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.3 across 26 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 12% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Rankings average of 7.8. That is how 7.6 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 7.3 | 26 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“5.25 stars! Yes even bonus stars!! Perfection! The characters, depth, love, growth, and flamingos!!! How i ADORED this and its easily one of my favorite books!! Audiobook was near flawless. A few lines repeated...maybe missed during editing? But I still LOVED the narration. 💖🦩🏈”
Frequently asked
What is Just for the Cameras rated?
7.6 out of 10, from 26 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is Just for the Cameras worth reading?
Readers give it 7.6/10 from 26 ratings in open sources.
Was Just for the Cameras a bestseller?
Yes — 1 weeks on the New York Times list, peaking at #11. Sales are shown here but never scored.