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Autumn, 1972. Four Radcliffe women become roommates, friends and furious rivals--for the love of one man who would brand his memory into their hearts, in very different ways. For Rosaline, a delicate heiress, Schuyler would be her first, exquisite love... for Miranda, a sensual rebel, he would ignite havoc and revenge. Katie Lee, a nouveau-riche climber, pursued him with relentless ambition; and December, a gorgeous, working-class blonde, tried to forget him with drugs, fame and high-powered lovers.
Schuyler, the rangy cowboy-journalist, loved them all in turn as they conquered the heights of big business, Hollywood and ...high society. Through ten turbulent years, their lives would weave an unforgettable drama filled with passion, scandal and elusive dreams. And at the end, one woman would triumph, as she smiled at Schuyler on her wedding day--the woman he had chosen out of four friends, the one who would love him best and longest of all.
Schuyler, the rangy cowboy-journalist, loved them all in turn as they conquered the heights of big business, Hollywood and ...high society. Through ten turbulent years, their lives would weave an unforgettable drama filled with passion, scandal and elusive dreams. And at the end, one woman would triumph, as she smiled at Schuyler on her wedding day--the woman he had chosen out of four friends, the one who would love him best and longest of all.
470 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1987
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December 20, 2016
Satisfaction is one of those rare treats that I got to read when I was in my classic-novels-and-self-help-works phase, because the paperback copy was given to me. As someone who was born in 1981, nine years after the setting of the novel took place, I didn't immediately recognize phrases like "cable-knit sweaters," but the author's brief reference to alligators appliqued to polo shirts were obviously the high-end brand of clothing.
Some might easily dismiss it as "just another romance novel" or "a light, easy read," but one of Satisfaction's strengths is its strong plot and storytelling, the reason I gave it a four-star rating. The author goes deep into each of the four female protagonists' past -- dating as far back as their childhood -- in order to show readers what motivates each of them. Their characters have depth, breadth, and clarity.
I liked how the average female reader can easily relate to December, Rosaline, Katie Lee, and Marinda, for they are just as human in their frailties as they are unique, strong, and exquisite. Satisfaction's glaring fault is how the character of Schuyler Smith, the main male protagonist, was presented, which I found a bit weak and ineffective.
Some might easily dismiss it as "just another romance novel" or "a light, easy read," but one of Satisfaction's strengths is its strong plot and storytelling, the reason I gave it a four-star rating. The author goes deep into each of the four female protagonists' past -- dating as far back as their childhood -- in order to show readers what motivates each of them. Their characters have depth, breadth, and clarity.
I liked how the average female reader can easily relate to December, Rosaline, Katie Lee, and Marinda, for they are just as human in their frailties as they are unique, strong, and exquisite. Satisfaction's glaring fault is how the character of Schuyler Smith, the main male protagonist, was presented, which I found a bit weak and ineffective.
March 23, 2014
Even though this book was set in 1972 (years before I came to be) and spanned a decade (still not born yet!), it was didn't feel as dated as one might expect. I enjoyed the book immensely even though the first couple of pages gave the story away (to me anyways, wasn't hard to know which women the groom was referring to without naming them after reading just a bit of the book. It's not a keeper, but I am still the story will stick me long after someone else has enjoyed my (already second/third? hand) copy.
February 10, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — A sultry, fast‑paced escape with sharp edges and irresistible drama
Satisfaction is Rae Lawrence doing what she does best—mixing glamour, heat, and high‑stakes emotion into a story that moves like a guilty‑pleasure page‑turner. The novel thrives on its bold characters and unapologetic sensuality, especially in moments where desire and danger collide. Lines like “She wanted more—more than she’d ever dared to admit” capture the book’s central tension: the pull between fantasy and consequence.
The pacing is quick, the dialogue snaps, and the chemistry between characters is the kind that keeps you reading long after you planned to stop. Lawrence also threads in just enough emotional depth to ground the story, giving the heroine’s choices weight beyond the surface‑level sizzle. Some twists lean melodramatic, but that’s part of the fun—this is a story that knows exactly what it is and leans into it with confidence.
Sexy, dramatic, and deliciously escapist, Satisfaction delivers exactly what its title promises.
Satisfaction is Rae Lawrence doing what she does best—mixing glamour, heat, and high‑stakes emotion into a story that moves like a guilty‑pleasure page‑turner. The novel thrives on its bold characters and unapologetic sensuality, especially in moments where desire and danger collide. Lines like “She wanted more—more than she’d ever dared to admit” capture the book’s central tension: the pull between fantasy and consequence.
The pacing is quick, the dialogue snaps, and the chemistry between characters is the kind that keeps you reading long after you planned to stop. Lawrence also threads in just enough emotional depth to ground the story, giving the heroine’s choices weight beyond the surface‑level sizzle. Some twists lean melodramatic, but that’s part of the fun—this is a story that knows exactly what it is and leans into it with confidence.
Sexy, dramatic, and deliciously escapist, Satisfaction delivers exactly what its title promises.
August 1, 2025
it was alright the chapters were a bit long
May 23, 2010
One of the few books I read years ago that I can still remember, so that says something. I am the type that will get 1/3 of the way through something and realized I have read it, so you can see that actually remembering something obscure and not a bestseller means I think it was a good read. There are hundreds of books I don't remember reading that didn't make my read list, but I did remember this one!
March 5, 2015
I've read this book several times. It's a great easy summer read (or winter read). It's one of the books I repeat read every year or so. I enjoy the story and the characters. I do think the main male character in this book is a little weak.
July 27, 2008
definately a good read!!
February 15, 2013
I read this YEARS ago back before New Adult was even a thing. I loved this book and read it multiple times.
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