Scene Partner

Why it is on our radar

Smyth explores the distance between performed intimacy and trust, giving a mechanic and an adult performer an unconventional route toward knowing each other.

About the book

Mechanic Amelia unexpectedly wins a contest to appear with an adult performer she admires. Their encounter unsettles both her expectations and Cal's professional confidence, leaving the pair to work out whether the intimacy of performing together can become trust outside the studio.