Meet the Authors: Debbie Smith, Arianne Nicks & Jane Henry

Join us for the next “Meet Your Author” event at Lovestruck Books. This events series gives you the opportunity to meet with your favorite author, purchase books directly from them, and have your copy signed! This signing on Sunday, September 28 from 1-3 PM will feature three authors with copies of their recent releases available for purchase including:<ul><li><a href="https://www.myjohniwashissunshine.com/about/">My John, I Was His Sunshine</a> by Debbie Smith </li><li><a href="https://ariannenicks.com/">Sweets and Sycamores</a> by Arianne Nicks </li><li><a href="https://janehenryromance.com/coming-soon/">Unrequited</a> by Jane Henry </li></ul>An assortment of backlist titles will also be available for purchase. This event is free but we ask you to RSVP on eventbrite to attend. <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1104758163%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250825-202425?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=a0b31035c48dfdbdb86e7cba59b688fe"> ABOUT DEBBIE SMITH In her debut book "My John, I Was His Sunshine", Debbie Smith turns warmth from sunshine, sharing a beautiful love story showing the light from this beautiful romance. With her heartfelt storytelling and her own photography, Debbie shares a journey of comfort, grief, and hope, offering a lifeline to others through her message of love and resilience. Debbie has dedicated her career as an attorney, mediator, and Justice of the Peace in Watertown, MA, helping couples find light through life’s hardest moments. <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1100854893%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250820-173040?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=d759b67a376afa55de521bb97033f92d"> ABOUT ARIANNE NICKS Arianne Nicks is a writer who weaves romance and magic within her stories, in a mix of cliffhangers and comfort reads. She is a coffee-fueled self-published author whose debut is a paranormal romance trilogy, the Soul Erosion series, completed in 2024. Her newest release, Sweets and Sycamores, a cozy witchy slow burn romance, is a fall-themed book published in September 2025. Originally from Romania, Ari now lives in the US with her husband and their two house plants. She loves to exercise so she can keep eating, and your chocolate is never safe with her. <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1100855243%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250820-173102?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=7b01015de4191f3a5ff3536f3fc428c7"> ABOUT JANE HENRY Fueled by dark chocolate and even darker coffee, USA Today bestselling author Jane Henry writes what she loves to read – character-driven, unputdownable romance featuring dominant alpha males and the powerful heroines who bring them to their knees. She’s believed in the power of love and romance since Belle won over the beast, and finally decided to write love stories of her own.

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Meet the Author: Tracy Wolff

Join us for the next “Meet Your Author” event at Lovestruck Books for the opportunity to greet amazing authors, purchase books directly from them, and have your copy signed! This meet and greet on Sunday, September 7 from 3 - 5PM will feature&nbsp;Tracy Wolff&nbsp;with special edition copies of her recent release&nbsp;<a href="https://lovestruckbooks.com/item/mqz1tIp0zJuavy_aAJGCww">It Happened on a Sunday</a>&nbsp;with gorgeous sprayed edges! When selecting your ticket on Eventbrite, you'll have the option to purchase a copy of the book to be signed during the meet and greet. Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon!&nbsp;If the event sells out, you can join the waitlist. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person. ACCESSIBILITY The book signing line will begin at our side entrance (on the right side of the building), which is fully wheelchair accessible and includes a ramp. If you have mobility needs and would feel more comfortable arriving early, we’d love to accommodate you! Just send us a note at events@lovestruckbooks.com, and we’ll be happy to make arrangements to ensure everything goes smoothly. We’re always working to make our events as welcoming and accessible as possible, so if you have questions, need support, or want to share feedback, we’d love to hear from you. BOOK PICKUP POLICY If you purchased a book with your event ticket but can’t make it to the event—and don’t request a refund—we’ll happily hold your book for pickup for&nbsp;up to 6 months&nbsp;after the event date. We’ll be in touch via the email you provided at checkout to help coordinate pickup. After 6 months, if we haven’t heard from you or made other arrangements, we’ll consider the book&nbsp;abandoned property&nbsp;and may donate it or return it to inventory so it can find a new home. Thanks so much for your understanding and for supporting our events—we love doing this with you! <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1084639973%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250730-164901?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=d68d00776b0bdfe45204bed01f497f41"> ABOUT THE AUTHOR Tracy Wolff is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and a lover of vampires, dragons, and all things that go bump in the night. A onetime English professor, she now devotes all her time to writing dark and romantic stories with tortured heroes and kick-butt heroines. She has written all her seventy-plus novels from her home in Austin, Texas, which she shares with her family. ABOUT&nbsp;IT HAPPENED ON A SUNDAY They call her the Black Widow. A pop star. A tabloid tragedy. A girl who set the world on fire—and got burned in return. But Sloane Walker doesn’t care what they say. Not anymore. The headlines, the hashtags, the rumors that never die? Let them come. She’s survived worse—like the ex who tried to kill her and the fans who blamed her for surviving. These days, she’s armor and eyeliner, singing songs that hurt and pretending they don’t. She’s halfway through a sold-out tour and dangerously close to unraveling when a meet-and-greet throws her into the path of Mateo Sylvester—a rising star quarterback with a devastating smile and a grandmother who’s Sloane’s biggest fan. He’s got stadiums at his feet and the press eating from his hand. She’s got a flask full of sweet tea, a voice full of ghosts, and no patience for golden boys with good intentions. She tells herself it’s just a photo op. Just another handshake. Just another charming fan with perfect cheekbones and no idea what it means to bleed for your art. But Mateo sees more than the stage persona. He sees the cracks in her smile. The songs she’s too scared to write. The girl underneath the glitter, still fighting to stay. They weren’t supposed to fall. Not in the spotlight. Not when the world is watching. And definitely not when the people closest to them would do anything to keep them apart. This isn’t a fairy tale. It’s a slow-motion car crash. And if they’re not careful, it might just cost them everything.

Rooted in Wellness: A Student's Guide to Navigating Well-being

We’re thrilled to welcome incoming Harvard students to our bookstore for a special event,&nbsp;Rooted in Wellness: Navigating Your Well-being at Harvard, an immersive keynote experience facilitated by&nbsp;Dr. Mojisola Edu—Chaplain, Yoga Therapist, and Founder of Love Energy Services, LLC. This 1.5-hour workshop offers a grounding space to explore holistic well-being through breathwork, somatic movement, reflective writing, and small group dialogue. Tailored for new undergraduate and graduate students, the session supports resilience, connection, and sustainable self-care throughout the academic year. Gather in community as we root into this new chapter with intention, presence, and empowerment. Each ticket includes a copy of Dr. Mojisola’s&nbsp;Reclaim Your Power Journal,&nbsp;a tool to help you carry the insights from this experience into your daily life, empowering you to face challenges with confidence and purpose. Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon!&nbsp;If the event sells out, you can join the waitlist. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person. ACCESSIBILITY Check-in will take place at our front entrance on Brattle Street. If you have any accessibility needs, you're welcome to use our side entrance (located on the right side of the building), which is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp. Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at events@lovestruckbooks.com. We're more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported. We’re always learning and looking for ways to make our events more accessible. If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you. <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1098807623%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250818-191539?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=709066a7a0af4a6fa3db7fc31425a227"> ABOUT DR. MOJISOLA EDU Dr. Edu is the founder of Love Energy Services, LLC, She Wins Network, and the global platform She Wins UNConference. A certified Reiki Master, yoga therapist, well-being coach, and chaplain. She blends holistic healing with culturally responsive leadership. Her work has supported pro athletes, celebrities, and communities worldwide. Her company, Love Energy Services, was co-signed by actor and wellness advocate Penn Badgley. Affirming her presence as a trusted voice in the healing and spiritual wellness space. She is featured in Yoga and Resilience: Empowering Practices for Survivors of Sexual Trauma, on Amazon. She curates trauma-release retreats using yoga therapy, ancestral work, and Reiki. Extending healing to children and animals. She has done several workshops at Omega Institute. Her guiding truth: “Healing begins with forgiveness. With healing, we find clarity, compassion, and our path back to wholeness.” ABOUT THE RECLAIM YOUR POWER JOURNAL&nbsp; A Reflective Journal for Personal Growth Reclaim Your Power&nbsp;is a transformative reflective journal designed to guide you through a journey of self-discovery, introspection, and personal empowerment. Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, or a deeper connection to your true self, this journal offers prompts and space to help you explore your inner world. Through intentional reflection, you’ll gain insight into your life’s path, break free from limiting beliefs, and invest in your personal growth. This journal encourages you to take ownership of your story and embrace the power within, helping you to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and purpose. Empower yourself, reflect deeply, and begin the journey toward reclaiming your power today.

Blood Moon Book Release with Britney S. Lewis

Join us at Lovestruck Books on&nbsp;Wednesday, September 10 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM&nbsp;for the&nbsp;Blood Moon&nbsp;Book Release with award winning author&nbsp;Britney S. Lewis,&nbsp;celebrating her newest paranormal romance. Britney will be n conversation with literary social content creator&nbsp;Azanta,&nbsp;about the swoony, high-stakes, enemies-to-lovers romance. Set during a mysterious Blood Moon, this captivating story explores forgotten town legends, ancient rivalries, and the kind of love that could either heal or destroy. If you’re a fan of Crave, Legendborn, and Twilight, this evening is for you! Your $24 ticket includes a copy of the book. The conversation will be followed by a meet, greet, and signing with Britney! EVENT DETAILS:<ul><li>6:30 PM: Doors Open&nbsp;– Get settled in and ready for the discussion!</li><li>7:00 PM: Discussion Begins&nbsp;–&nbsp;Britney&nbsp;and&nbsp;Azanta&nbsp;will dive into&nbsp;Blood Moon</li><li>7:45 PM: Q&amp;A Session&nbsp;– Your chance to ask the author anything!</li><li>8:00 PM: Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations&nbsp;– Meet&nbsp;Britney,&nbsp;get your book signed, and snap a photo!</li><li>9:00 PM: Event Wraps Up&nbsp;– Thanks for joining us!</li></ul>Tickets are limited, so don’t wait!&nbsp;If the event sells out, you can add yourself to our waitlist. If any spots become available, you'll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person. All ticket sales are final purchase. Refunds are not offered. <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1006791833%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250411-150109?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=c1d0c9e014957aa2902d06684cbdc94f"> ABOUT THE AUTHOR Britney S. Lewis is the award-winning and acclaimed author of&nbsp;The Undead Truth of Us&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Dark Place, both published with Disney Hyperion. She lives in Kansas City. You can follow Britney on her quickly growing TikTok account, where she loves talking about author success stories, book tropes, and connecting with readers. ABOUT THE BOOK&nbsp; An enemies to (star-crossed) lovers paranormal romance for readers of Crave and Legendborn—and fans of Twilight’s Jacob Black. This book is for:<ul><li>older YA readers with cross promotion potential into new adult</li><li>fans of paranormal romance</li><li>people who thought Bonnie and Damon should have ended up together in the Vampire Diaries</li></ul>Legend says long ago werewolves had traveled to Mira’s small hometown to protect humans from vampires. But that’s a fairy tale Mira had stopped believing in years ago. She’d stopped believing in a lot of things, after her mom left when she was thirteen. Now, starting her freshman year of college, Mira just wants everything to be normal. And everything is—except for Julian, a mysterious boy with golden eyes, and a coldness directed at Mira for reasons she can’t understand and he won’t explain. But when a Blood Moon rises, Mira finds herself caught in the middle of a long-standing battle, with Julian on the other side of the line. She discovers there’s more truth to the old town legends than she could ever have anticipated—and her family’s historic role in it will change her world forever. <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1079184073%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250722-214609?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=63f2b3afe22f3f98de9176c82ac0943a"> ABOUT AZANTA <a href="https://www.instagram.com/azantareads/">Azanta&nbsp;</a>is a content creator on Instagram and TikTok. For six years, she's been creating funny and engaging content focused on diverse voices and great stories. She co-runs Barakah Book Club, a Muslim book club focused on uplifting Muslim stories and authors. Her favorite genres are fantasy, romance, and anything young adult. You can find her at @azantareads on socials for more books to add to your TBR.

Exit Lane Release Celebration with Erika Veurink

An evening celebrating the release of&nbsp;<a href="https://lovestruckbooks.com/item/EKOgAN1NFwjs0uJI_wOnCQ">Exit Lane</a>, the debut novella by Erika Veurink. Meet Erika in person and hear her in conversation with writer and&nbsp;Platonic Love&nbsp;co-founder&nbsp;Aliza Sir. Tickets includes a copy of&nbsp;Exit Lane—a sharp, yearning romance that follows Teddy and Marin’s winding relationship across cities, years, and missed connections. Meet the authors and toast to a night of humor, heat, and high-octane yearning EVENT DETAILS<ul><li>6:30 PM: Doors Open&nbsp;– Get settled in and ready for the discussion!</li><li>7:00 PM: Discussion Begins&nbsp;–&nbsp;Erika&nbsp;and&nbsp;Aliza&nbsp;will dive into&nbsp;Exit Lane.&nbsp;</li><li>7:45 PM: Q&amp;A Session&nbsp;– Your chance to ask the author anything!</li><li>8:00 PM: Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations&nbsp;– Meet the authors, get your book signed, and snap a photo!&nbsp;</li><li>9:00 PM: Event Wraps Up&nbsp;– Thanks for joining us!</li></ul>Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon!&nbsp;If the event sells out, you can join the waitlist. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person. ACCESSIBILITY Check-in will take place at our front entrance on Brattle Street. If you have any accessibility needs, you're welcome to use our side entrance (located on the right side of the building), which is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp. Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at events@lovestruckbooks.com. We're more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported. We’re always learning and looking for ways to make our events more accessible. If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you! BOOK PICKUP POLICY If you purchased a book with your event ticket but can’t make it to the event—and don’t request a refund—we’ll happily hold your book for pickup for&nbsp;up to 6 months&nbsp;after the event date. We’ll be in touch via the email you provided at checkout to help coordinate pickup. After 6 months, if we haven’t heard from you or made other arrangements, we’ll consider the book&nbsp;abandoned property&nbsp;and may donate it or return it to inventory so it can find a new home. Thanks so much for your understanding and for supporting our events—we love doing this with you! <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1090923683%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250807-224254?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=05ed1d383ddae971fd64d254f09f9a25"> ABOUT THE AUTHOR Erika Veurink is a writer, founder of EV Salon, and brand consultant who lives in Brooklyn by way of Iowa. She has an MFA from Bennington College and is a contributor to&nbsp;Vogue, New York Magazine, WSJ,&nbsp;and&nbsp;GQ.&nbsp;She writes the fashion newsletter,&nbsp;Long Live.&nbsp;Exit Lane&nbsp;is her debut novella. ABOUT&nbsp;EXIT LANE The debut novel from beloved writer Erika Veurink, this is a deeply personal and propulsive romance laced with humor, heat, and high-octane yearning. After a post-graduation drive from Iowa City to NYC, Teddy and Marin have both had enough of each other to last the rest of their lives. But that doesn’t stop their paths from crossing over eight rocky years, punctuated by chance encounters and transatlantic visits, on a journey that eventually brings them right back to where it all started. Published by&nbsp;<a href="https://831stories.com/">831 Stories</a>, a modern romantic fiction company for passionate readers. <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1090923713%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250807-224258?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=ab32fdd6936497d23951ebcbaea507b6"> ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER Aliza Sir is a Cambridge-based writer and co-founder of the bestselling relationships newsletter&nbsp;<a href="https://platonicloveletter.substack.com/">Platonic Love</a>.&nbsp;Aliza and Aja's newsletter ("by friends, for friends") tackles the sticky and oft under-discussed topics of adulthood — like how to make friends as an adult, give a great speech, or help a friend through grief. Her work has been featured in&nbsp;Cup of Jo, Downtime,&nbsp;and more.

The Princess and The P.I. Release Party with Nikki Payne

Step into the world of mystery, heart, and unexpected partnerships at the release party for&nbsp;<a href="https://lovestruckbooks.com/item/p5lAnqxqGBTMtQKTRbM9pQ">The Princess and The P.I</a>.&nbsp;Join us for a night of conversation, laughter, and celebration with author&nbsp;Nikki Payne, who brings a fresh twist to the detective story with her fierce and relatable heroine, Fiona Addai. By day, Nikki is a curious tech anthropologist; by night, a storyteller rewriting the rules of classic literature. She’ll share insights into her inspiration and creative process, alongside conversation partner&nbsp;Dr. Shirlene Obuobi—a cardiologist, cartoonist, and author whose own stories about love and resilience have touched readers across the country. Together, Nikki and Shirlene will explore the fascinating intersection of curiosity, courage, and the power of asking the right questions—whether solving mysteries or matters of the heart. EVENT DETAILS<ul><li>6:30 PM: Doors Open&nbsp;– Settle in, grab a drink from our cafe and wine bar, and get ready for a great discussion!</li><li>7:00 PM: Discussion Begins&nbsp;–&nbsp;Nikki&nbsp;and&nbsp;Shirlene&nbsp;will dive into&nbsp;The Princess and The P.I.</li><li>7:45 PM: Q&amp;A Session&nbsp;– Your chance to ask the author anything!</li><li>8:00 PM: Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations&nbsp;– Meet the authors,&nbsp;get your book signed, and snap a photo.</li><li>8:30 PM:&nbsp;Last call&nbsp;- Grab your final pour from the wine bar.</li><li>9:00 PM: Event Wraps Up&nbsp;– Thanks for joining us!</li></ul>Each attendee may have&nbsp;one book personalized&nbsp;by Nikki and up to&nbsp;three&nbsp;additional books signed&nbsp;without a personalization (including books brought from home). Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon!&nbsp;If the event sells out, you can join the waitlist. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person. ACCESSIBILITY Check-in will take place at our front entrance on Brattle Street. If you have any accessibility needs, you're welcome to use our side entrance (located on the right side of the building), which is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp. Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at events@lovestruckbooks.com. We're more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported. We’re always learning and looking for ways to make our events more accessible. If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you! BOOK PICKUP POLICY If you purchased a book with your event ticket but can’t make it to the event—and don’t request a refund—we’ll happily hold your book for pickup for&nbsp;up to 6 months&nbsp;after the event date. We’ll be in touch via the email you provided at checkout to help coordinate pickup. After 6 months, if we haven’t heard from you or made other arrangements, we’ll consider the book&nbsp;abandoned property&nbsp;and may donate it or return it to inventory so it can find a new home. Thanks so much for your understanding and for supporting our events—we love doing this with you! <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1090967733%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250807-235344?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=09c30897f50ee3b457fe2555bf4e328a"> ABOUT THE AUTHOR By day, Nikki Payne is a curious tech anthropologist asking the right questions to deliver better digital services. By night, she dreams of ways to subvert canon literature. She’s a member of Smut U, a premium feminist writing collective, and a cat lady with no cats. ABOUT&nbsp;THE PRINCESS AND THE P.I. Famed Reddit detective Fiona Addai is great at solving problems—online, that is. Cold cases, reality TV scandals, everyone calls on @Princess_PI. It’s her way of escaping her strict religious life at home and the memory of her brilliant brother’s sudden death. But when the sheltered sleuth tries to apply her inquisitive skills to real life, her plan to reclaim her late brother’s invention from the ruthless corporation that stole it goes disastrously wrong. Now, instead of getting justice, Fiona finds herself accused of murder. Maurice Bennett is no stranger to insomnia. These days, he’s not losing sleep over the cases he’s solving—but running from the one he couldn’t. Instead, he’s been settling for small-time scandals that don’t stir up the guilt he’s buried. But when he spots Fiona Addai at the center of a murder investigation, something clicks. And for the first time in a long while, Maurice feels that old spark of intrigue. However, Fiona is not the helpless damsel she appears to be. Sure, she needs Maurice’s help to clear her name, but she’s got conditions of her own: she wants a crash course in real-world detective work. Maurice isn’t exactly thrilled. With every late-night stakeout and tension-filled interrogation, their partnership starts to feel a little too close for comfort. To bring the real killer to light, they'll need to trust each other and that might be the most dangerous gamble of all. <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1090967803%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250807-235347?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=3c189317190ca1fd9c908d45d63dd26c"> ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER Shirlene Obuobi is a Ghanaian American cardiologist, cartoonist, and author who grew up in Chicago, Illinois; Hot Springs, Arkansas; and the Woodlands, Texas. Her novels,&nbsp;ON ROTATION&nbsp;and&nbsp;BETWEEN FRIENDS &amp; LOVERS, have been featured on multiple national outlets such as&nbsp;Teen Vogue, the Washington Post,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Good Morning America.&nbsp;When she’s not in the hospital, Shirlene can be found drawing comics, writing on her phone, and talking to everyone who will listen about love stories and women’s heart health.

Children's Story Time: Mommy Goes to Work with Jossy Lee

Join author Jossy Lee for children’s storytime at Lovestruck Books! We’re excited to host a magical reading event for young readers and their families on the morning of&nbsp;Saturday, September 20!&nbsp;The event will feature&nbsp;Mommy Goes to Work, a story that eases the transition back to work after maternity leave by making Mom's work day fun and relatable to children. Bring your little ones, relax, and enjoy an engaging, soothing storytime that will spark kids’ imaginations and ambitions and support grown-ups through a pivotal parental transition. EVENT DETAILS 10:00 AM:&nbsp;Settle in, grab a coffee and get ready for storytime! 10:15 AM:&nbsp;Reading Begins – Enjoy the story with Jossy. 10:30 AM:&nbsp;Q&amp;A from the audience of young readers. 11:00 AM:&nbsp;Signatures and Salutations – Meet the author and get your book signed! 11:15 AM:&nbsp;Event Wraps Up – Thanks for joining us! Feel free to explore more of the children’s section at Lovestruck. Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon!&nbsp;If the event sells out, you can join the waitlist. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person. ACCESSIBILITY Check-in will take place at our front entrance on Brattle Street. If you have any accessibility needs, you're welcome to use our side entrance (located on the right side of the building), which is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp. Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at events@lovestruckbooks.com. We're more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported. We’re always learning and looking for ways to make our events more accessible. If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you! BOOK PICKUP POLICY If you purchased a book with your event ticket but can’t make it to the event—and don’t request a refund—we’ll happily hold your book for pickup for&nbsp;up to 6 months&nbsp;after the event date. We’ll be in touch via the email you provided at checkout to help coordinate pickup. After 6 months, if we haven’t heard from you or made other arrangements, we’ll consider the book&nbsp;abandoned property&nbsp;and may donate it or return it to inventory so it can find a new home. Thanks so much for your understanding and for supporting our events—we love doing this with you! <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1098771033%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250818-184503?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=777a1ca4a0d0ea216a53e8464708c993"> ABOUT JOSSY LEE Jossy is an MIT-trained entrepreneur and the creator of Mommy Goes to Work. The idea came to her after her young son announced that her presentation was just like show and tell. When she is not busy making the changes she hopes to see in the world, she enjoys little moments with her family in Boston and Taipei. ABOUT&nbsp;MOMMY GOES TO WORK What began as a simple story has grown into a movement—spanning from living rooms to meeting rooms, touching families worldwide and inspiring companies to rethink how they support working parents. Mommy Goes to Work helps ease the transition back to work after parental leave, making a parent’s day fun and relatable for children. Through bright, imaginative illustrations, kids discover the parallels between their parent’s world and their own: “Mommy works on her project. I work on my puzzle.” “Mommy builds her team. I build my blocks.” “Mommy does her presentation. I do my show-and-tell.” Playful and reassuring, this story sparks imagination, eases separation anxiety, and softens mommy guilt—bringing parents, children, and workplaces closer together.

By Invitation Only Release Celebration with Alexandra Brown Chang

Alexandra Brown Chang is coming to Lovestruck Books to celebrate her stunning debut novel,&nbsp;<a href="https://lovestruckbooks.com/item/uhkEB3h562s6RlhwuoDnKA">By Invitation Only</a>! This dazzling young adult drama follows a hardworking teen determined to win a college scholarship and a “nepo baby” out to prove herself—two very different girls whose worlds collide at the most prestigious debutante ball in Paris. Alexandra Brown&nbsp;Chang&nbsp;will be joined by Boston-based influencer&nbsp;Kira Kirby&nbsp;for a lively conversation about the novel’s themes of ambition, identity, and growing up in the spotlight. Together, they'll explore how Alexandra crafted characters full of humor, heart, and high fashion. EVENT DETAILS<ul><li>5:30 PM: Doors Open&nbsp;– Settle in, grab a drink from our cafe and wine bar, and get ready for a great discussion!</li><li>6:00 PM: Discussion Begins&nbsp;–&nbsp;Alexandra&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kira&nbsp;will dive into&nbsp;By Invitation Only.</li><li>6:45 PM: Q&amp;A Session&nbsp;– Your chance to ask the author anything!</li><li>7:00 PM: Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations&nbsp;– Meet the author,&nbsp;get your book signed, and snap a photo.</li><li>8:00 PM: Event Wraps Up&nbsp;– Thanks for joining us!</li></ul>Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon!&nbsp;If the event sells out, you can join the waitlist. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person. ACCESSIBILITY Check-in will take place at our front entrance on Brattle Street. If you have any accessibility needs, you're welcome to use our side entrance (located on the right side of the building), which is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp. Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at events@lovestruckbooks.com. We're more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported. We’re always learning and looking for ways to make our events more accessible. If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you! BOOK PICKUP POLICY If you purchased a book with your event ticket but can’t make it to the event—and don’t request a refund—we’ll happily hold your book for pickup for&nbsp;up to 6 months&nbsp;after the event date. We’ll be in touch via the email you provided at checkout to help coordinate pickup. After 6 months, if we haven’t heard from you or made other arrangements, we’ll consider the book&nbsp;abandoned property&nbsp;and may donate it or return it to inventory so it can find a new home. Thanks so much for your understanding and for supporting our events—we love doing this with you! <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1099782363%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250819-172715?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=835036b8f269e7b056c18a04c2d025a0"> ABOUT THE ALEXANDRA BROWN CHANG Alexandra Brown Chang grew up in Los Angeles, in a family of four daughters and four rescue dogs. She graduated from Stanford University, where she majored in art history. Alexandra is also a member of the Princess Grace Foundation Guild, which champions emerging artists in all fields.&nbsp;By Invitation Only&nbsp;is her debut novel. ABOUT&nbsp;BY INVITATION ONLY A hard-working teen hoping to land a college scholarship and a nepo baby looking to prove herself collide at the world’s most high-profile debutante ball in Paris in this young adult romance perfect for fans of&nbsp;American Royals&nbsp;and&nbsp;Better Than the Movies. Every year, a hand-selected group of young women travel to Paris to make their debuts into high society at La Danse des Débutantes, the most exclusive debutante ball in the world. Being wealthy, royal, or famous gets you into the pool of potential debutantes, but only La Danse decides who is truly worthy of attending. Chapin Buckingham, the daughter of two Hollywood legends, is one of the lucky few chosen to attend. Chapin’s not usually a society girl, but she has her reasons for wanting to be crowned Debutante of the Year. Her chances seem good…until a fellow debutante creates a PR nightmare that has the eat-the-rich cohort calling for La Danse’s cancellation. Enter Piper Woo Collins. As the daughter of an EMT and winner of the International Science Fair Prize with a profile in&nbsp;Teen Vogue, Piper is the perfect, down-to-earth person who could restore La Danse’s reputation. But Piper isn’t interested in becoming a debutante—until they offer her a college scholarship…if she wins Debutante of the Year. In competition for the crown, Piper and Chapin have every reason to clash. But at La Danse, everyone wants something. Piper and Chapin might just need each other to go from pawns in a game to ruling the board… <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1099782443%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250819-172718?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=5241aba960911e6260fce71b84377f5c"> ABOUT THE KIRA KIRBY Kira has built a name for herself as the internet’s go-to jewellery expert. Living between Boston and London, she’s mastered trans-Atlantic chic, with a digital presence as polished as the diamonds she reviews. She rose to popularity with her viral “unique engagement rings you wouldn’t find on your high school bully” series, gaining a loyal following of over 230K on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kirakirbyy?lang=en">TikTok</a>. While jewellery remains at the heart of her brand, Kira’s content reflects the full picture: beauty, skincare, fitness, and even the behind-the-scenes of her personal life on how to make a long-distance relationship work. Now, Kira is evolving from reviewer to collaborator - bringing her eye for design into the spotlight. She’s currently co-creating a ring with Four Words, marking her first step into jewellery design. Her partnerships with brands like Patrick Ta, The Clear Cut, The Diamond Store, and 77 Diamonds have taken her beyond content into creative collaboration, with invitations to top trade shows in Italy and Geneva cementing her place in the industry.

Tourist Season Launch Event with Brynne Weaver

Join us on&nbsp;Monday, September 22&nbsp;for a delightfully twisted evening as we celebrate the wickedly delicious new series where dark romantic comedy meets thrilling suspense—and where falling in love can be a killer.&nbsp;<a href="https://lovestruckbooks.com/item/vZsE44oxTHO8c0pJgcNyqw">Tourist Season</a>&nbsp;is the newest release from #1 New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation&nbsp;Brynne Weaver! Known for blending dark comedy, swoony romance, and just the right amount of chaos, Brynne will be in conversation with epic fantasy romance queen&nbsp;Carissa Broadbent&nbsp;for a night that promises laughter, insight, and maybe a few gasps. Hosted offsite at the spacious Parish Church in Cambridge, this special event includes an author chat, audience Q&amp;A, and a photo op with Brynne herself.&nbsp;All tickets come bundled with a signed copy of&nbsp;Tourist Season—and here's the kicker: you'll get it a full day&nbsp;before&nbsp;it's available to the rest of the world.&nbsp;Be the first to take home a signed book from your favorite dark romcom mastermind! EVENT DETAILS<ul><li>6:15 PM: Doors Open&nbsp;– Grab your book, get settled in and ready for the discussion!</li><li>7:00 PM: Discussion Begins&nbsp;–&nbsp;Brynne&nbsp;and&nbsp;Carissa&nbsp;will dive into&nbsp;Tourist Season</li><li>7:45 PM: Q&amp;A Session&nbsp;– Your chance to ask the authors your burning questions about their books!</li><li>8:00 PM: Snapping Pics, and Salutations&nbsp;– Meet&nbsp;Brynne&nbsp;and snap a quick photo!</li><li>10:00 PM: Event Wraps Up&nbsp;– Thanks for joining us!</li></ul>Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon!&nbsp;If the event sells out, you can join the waitlist. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person. SIGNING INFO Your ticket includes a pre-signed copy of&nbsp;Tourist Season! We’ll also have pre-signed copies of Carissa’s books available for purchase at the event. You’ll have a chance to meet both authors, but there won’t be a live signing, so we kindly ask that you don’t bring books from home for Brynne or Carissa to sign—they won’t be able to accommodate additional items. Thanks for understanding!

First Parish

Alchemised Release Party at Lovestruck Books

“What is it you think you’re protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame extinguished. There’s no one left for you to save.” Or is there? Join us on September 23 for a spellbound night as we celebrate the release of <a href="https://lovestruckbooks.com/item/BQmk5nUNoKHEiKFrU9F24A">ALCHEMISED</a>—the searing dark fantasy debut from acclaimed fanfiction author SenLinYu. Once a Resistance healer, now a captive in a crumbling necromancer’s estate, Helena Marino doesn’t remember what the war took from her—or what secrets she might still be hiding. But one man is determined to tear through her mind to find the truth. In a world ruled by the undead and corrupted by alchemy, memory is power, and Helena’s forgotten past could burn it all down. While SenLinYu won't be appearing in person, the night will be steeped in mystery and magic. Expect:<ul><li>🩸 Themed cocktails brewed from alchemy and ambition </li><li>🗝️ Exclusive Alchemised raffles and giveaways </li><li>🌹 Trivia and games to test your memory (and your mettle) </li><li>🗡️ A haunting atmosphere worthy of necromantic secrets </li></ul><img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1060333083%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250625-143114?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=0f088f61ff2ad569a698e84e3b521509"> Your ticket purchase includes a copy of the stunning hardcover edition featuring a deluxe jacket with gold foil on the front and a full-color illustration on the reverse, gorgeous designed endpapers, a gold foil case stamp, and, from acclaimed artist Avendell, a black-and-white interior illustration. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer drawn to danger, desire, and dark secrets, this is your portal into Paladia—and the beginning of a story you won’t forget. ACCESSIBILITY Check-in will take place at our front entrance on Brattle Street. If you have any accessibility needs, you're welcome to use our side entrance (located on the right side of the building), which is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp. Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at <a href="mailto:events@lovestruckbooks.com">events@lovestruckbooks.com</a>. We're more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported. We’re always learning and looking for ways to make our events more accessible. If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you! ABOUT ALCHEMISED In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy—and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past. “What is it you think you’re protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame extinguished. There’s no one left for you to save.” Once a promising alchemist, Helena Marino is now a prisoner—of war and of her own mind. Her Resistance friends and allies have been brutally murdered, her abilities suppressed, and the world she knew destroyed. In the aftermath of a long war, Paladia’s new ruling class of corrupt guild families and depraved necromancers, whose vile undead creatures helped bring about their victory, holds Helena captive. According to Resistance records, she was a healer of little importance within their ranks. But Helena has inexplicable memory loss of the months leading up to her capture, making her enemies wonder: Is she truly as insignificant as she appears, or are her lost memories hiding some vital piece of the Resistance’s final gambit? To uncover the memories buried deep within her mind, Helena is sent to the High Reeve, one of the most powerful and ruthless necromancers in this new world. Trapped on his crumbling estate, Helena’s fight—to protect her lost history and to preserve the last remaining shreds of her former self—is just beginning. For her prison and captor have secrets of their own . . . secrets Helena must unearth, whatever the cost.

This Raging Sea Release Celebration with De Elizabeth

Lovestruck Books is thrilled to welcome&nbsp;De Elizabeth&nbsp;for a release party of&nbsp;<a href="https://lovestruckbooks.com/item/FtG3jpk3T0QtSqdgvTUzWw">This Raging Sea</a>! De will be in conversation with fellow romance author&nbsp;Kelly Andrew&nbsp;as they dive into&nbsp;This Raging Sea,&nbsp;a genre-bending blend of horror, sci-fi, and romance. Expect a discussion full of heart and angst as De explores the complicated relationships between bisexual characters navigating a world of romantic twists. Grab a signed copy of This Raging Sea to take home at the end of the night! Kelly Andrew will also have copies of her latest gothic romance,&nbsp;<a href="https://lovestruckbooks.com/item/XHvVkbss1IF6tffF7XztAg">Your Blood, My Bones</a>,&nbsp;available for purchase during the event. EVENT DETAILS<ul><li>6:30 PM: Doors Open&nbsp;– Settle in, grab a drink from our cafe and wine bar, and get ready for a great discussion!</li><li>7:00 PM: Discussion Begins&nbsp;–&nbsp;De&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kelly&nbsp;will dive into&nbsp;This Raging Sea.</li><li>7:45 PM: Q&amp;A Session&nbsp;– Your chance to ask the author anything!</li><li>8:00 PM: Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations&nbsp;– Meet the author,&nbsp;get your book signed, and snap a photo.</li><li>9:00 PM: Event Wraps Up&nbsp;– Thanks for joining us!</li></ul>Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon!&nbsp;If the event sells out, you can join the waitlist. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person. ACCESSIBILITY Check-in will take place at our front entrance on Brattle Street. If you have any accessibility needs, you're welcome to use our side entrance (located on the right side of the building), which is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp. Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at events@lovestruckbooks.com. We're more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported. We’re always learning and looking for ways to make our events more accessible. If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you! BOOK PICKUP POLICY If you purchased a book with your event ticket but can’t make it to the event—and don’t request a refund—we’ll happily hold your book for pickup for&nbsp;up to 6 months&nbsp;after the event date. We’ll be in touch via the email you provided at checkout to help coordinate pickup. After 6 months, if we haven’t heard from you or made other arrangements, we’ll consider the book&nbsp;abandoned property&nbsp;and may donate it or return it to inventory so it can find a new home. Thanks so much for your understanding and for supporting our events—we love doing this with you! <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1099903423%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250819-191322?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=b8f2e2183669110d1106ab857f9a8dc2"> ABOUT THE AUTHOR "De Elizabeth writes haunting, romantic books. She is passionate about telling emotionally resonant, dark stories that feature messy main characters and bisexual representation. She is also a journalist specializing in pop culture, mental health, and LGBTQ+ issues. Her Young Adult novel, This Raging Sea, was published by Holiday House in Fall 2025. ABOUT THIS RAGING SEA 18-year-old Briar Winters must untangle the horrifying eldritch secrets of her picture-perfect coastal town in order to save the boy she loves after he disappears from time itself in this YA dark fantasy for fans of&nbsp;Bly Manor. Historic Loch Creek is a witchy New England tourist trap—but it’s just a trap for Briar, who’s convinced she’ll die there among the waves that devoured her twin brother thirteen years ago. But when her best friend who she's loved since childhood, Finn, vanishes from the seaside carnival, there’s only one person who can help Briar find him: Morgan, her biggest enemy who knows her darkest secret. As Briar uncovers hidden truths as deep and dark as the water that haunts her, it quickly becomes clear that Finn has gone much further than anyone could have imagined. He’s lost in time, and neither of them are safe. If Briar and Finn look too hard, they might find terrifying answers—not just about what’s buried beneath the shores, but also the threads tying them to each other. As past and future collide, the seductive yet evil underwater entity that intends to claim Briar still needs its sacrifice . . . And it’s too hungry to go unsated. Equal parts epic bisexual romance and pulse-pounding horror, This Raging Sea is a dual POV dark fantasy as sweepingly powerful as the ocean that threatens to consume everything and everyone Briar has ever loved—prepare to be devoured. <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1099903493%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250819-191326?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=83224b4431ae530cd3b0851c36bc3407"> ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER Kelly Andrew lost her hearing when she was four years old. She's been telling stories ever since. Kelly lives in New England with her husband, two daughters, and a persnickety Boston Terrier.

Western Romance Book Club: Alive and Wells by Bailey Hannah

Saddle up for love and laughter! Join the Lovestruck Books Western Romance Bookclub — where the pages are steamy, the characters rugged, and the conversations even better. These romance reads ride into the heart of the American frontier, celebrating swoon-worthy cowboys, charming ranchers, and all the irresistible heroes of the Wild West. Come for the books, stay for the banter — and maybe a little heart-thumping romance, too.   We're starting off the series by diving into the spicy cowboy romance, <a href="https://lovestruckbooks.com/item/BQmk5nUNoKFpZwdX0u4Hrw">Alive and Wells</a> A Wells Ranch Novel by Bailey Hannah.  <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1050041513%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250610-180633?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=2d01fc9cc301f05a07287b5e8a3261a8"> To ensure the best discussion, we encourage everyone to read the full book before our meet-up. TICKETS 🎟️ Already Have the Book?Sign-up for the $5 "Book Club Entry" ticket option and plan to bring your own copy. 🎟️ + 📚 Want to Purchase the Book?Purchase a hard copy of the book via the “Book Club Entry + Copy of Book” ticket.Please Note: You will need to pick up your book from the bookstore to read prior to the event. Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon! If the event sells out, you can join the waitlist. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person. ACCESSIBILITYCheck-in will take place at our front entrance on Brattle Street. If you have any accessibility needs, you're welcome to use our side entrance (located on the right side of the building), which is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp. Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at <a href="mailto:events@lovestruckbooks.com">events@lovestruckbooks.com</a>. We're more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported. We’re always learning and looking for ways to make our events more accessible. If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you! ABOUT THE BOOKA city girl fleeing an abusive marriage suddenly finds herself working on a cattle ranch with a sexy but grumpy rancher as her boss in this spicy cowboy romance from the author of Seeing Red and Change of Hart. He’s worried she won’t stay. She’s worried she will. City girl Cecily Kennedy never expected to step foot on a cattle ranch, but when her already strained marriage takes a violent turn, a kind friend offers her a job and refuge at Wells Ranch. Ranch life is hard enough without her new boss, Austin Wells, sending mixed signals about whether he wants her or hates her. But Cecily can’t risk getting involved with her grumpy yet alluring employer—she has nowhere else to go, and getting over her ex by getting under Austin isn’t worth the potential fallout. As far as Austin’s concerned, Cecily won’t be sticking around for long. He’s learned the hard way that nobody ever stays, and the indent on her ring finger makes him certain the sexy city gal is no exception. But when Cecily’s troubled past threatens her safe haven, Austin realizes that somewhere between their trail rides and late night talks, she’s branded herself on his heart. He desperately wants her to stay, and whether or not she feels the same, he’ll be damned if he lets anyone or anything hurt her under his watch. <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1050041603%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250610-180638?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=5507840983d4be82f6d685478f077330">

Ladies in Hating Book Bash with Alexandra Vasti

You're invited to an evening of romance, rivalry, and literary magic at the&nbsp;<a href="https://lovestruckbooks.com/item/085w9zrw-yFtcpZM8L7JMQ">Ladies in Hating</a>&nbsp;Book Bash with&nbsp;USA Today&nbsp;bestselling romance author&nbsp;Alexandra Vasti, joined in conversation by fellow&nbsp;USA Today&nbsp;bestseller&nbsp;Kate Canterbary. This special event celebrates Vasti’s sizzling new sapphic Regency romance,&nbsp;Ladies in Hating—a delicious tale of Gothic novelists turned unlikely lovers. Enjoy a lively discussion about the inspiration behind the book, an intimate meet &amp; greet, and the chance to have your copy signed by Alexandra herself. Come for the witty banter, stay for the steam, and leave with your heart full. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Vasti’s swoony world, this evening promises laughter, insight, and all the feels. EVENT DETAILS<ul><li>6:30 PM: Doors Open&nbsp;– Get settled in and ready for the discussion!</li><li>7:00 PM: Discussion Begins&nbsp;–&nbsp;Alexandra Vasti&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kate Canterbary&nbsp;will dive into&nbsp;Ladies in Hating.</li><li>7:45 PM: Q&amp;A Session&nbsp;– Your chance to ask the author anything!</li><li>8:00 PM: Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations&nbsp;– Meet the author,&nbsp;get your book signed, and snap a photo!</li><li>9:00 PM: Event Wraps Up&nbsp;– Thanks for joining us!</li></ul>Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon!&nbsp;If the event sells out, you can join the waitlist. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person. ACCESSIBILITY Check-in will take place at our front entrance on Brattle Street. If you have any accessibility needs, you're welcome to use our side entrance (located on the right side of the building), which is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp. Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at events@lovestruckbooks.com. We're more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported. We’re always learning and looking for ways to make our events more accessible. If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you!\ BOOK PICKUP POLICY If you purchased a book with your event ticket but can’t make it to the event—and don’t request a refund—we’ll happily hold your book for pickup for&nbsp;up to 6 months&nbsp;after the event date. We’ll be in touch via the email you provided at checkout to help coordinate pickup. After 6 months, if we haven’t heard from you or made other arrangements, we’ll consider the book&nbsp;abandoned property&nbsp;and may donate it or return it to inventory so it can find a new home. Thanks so much for your understanding and for supporting our events—we love doing this with you! <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1080940883%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250725-000350?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=7fbec82448eb9facf2ea3765a666bc33"> ABOUT THE AUTHOR Alexandra Vasti&nbsp;is a British literature professor by day and&nbsp;USA Today&nbsp;bestselling romance writer by night. After finishing her PhD at Columbia University, she moved to New Orleans with her family. Her books have been featured in&nbsp;The New York Times, NPR,&nbsp;Entertainment Weekly, and elsewhere. ABOUT&nbsp;LADIES IN HATING A pair of Gothic novelists trade rivalry for love in this swoony, steamy, sapphic Regency by&nbsp;USA Today&nbsp;bestselling author Alexandra Vasti. Celebrated authoress Lady Georgiana Cleeve has achieved fame and fortune. Unfortunately, she’s also acquired an enemy: the enigmatic Lady Darling, whose spine-tingling plots appear to be pulled straight from Georgiana’s own manuscripts. What’s a stubborn, steely writer to do? Unmask her rival, of course. But unmasking doesn’t go according to plan—because Lady Darling is actually Cat Lacey, the butler’s daughter and object of Georgiana’s very secret, very embarrassing teenage infatuation. Cat Lacey has spent a decade clawing her family out of poverty. The last thing she needs is to be distracted by the stunning(ly pretentious) Lady Georgiana Cleeve. But Cat can’t seem to escape her infuriatingly beautiful rival—including at the eerie manor where they both plan to set their next books. The plot unexpectedly thickens, however, when the novelists find themselves trapped in the manor together. In between ghostly moans and spectral staff, Cat and Georgiana come face-to-face with real danger: the scorching passion that’s been haunting their rivalry all along. <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1080940893%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250725-000353?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=aa84ff6aebfaf424be9ee7542ede6ffa"> ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER Kate Canterbary&nbsp;doesn’t have it all figured out, but this is what she knows for sure: spicy-ass salsa and tequila solve most problems, living on the ocean–Pacific or Atlantic–is the closest place to perfection, and writing smart, smutty stories is a better than any amount of chocolate. She started out reporting for an indie arts and entertainment newspaper back when people still read newspapers, and she has been writing and surreptitiously interviewing people—be careful sitting down next to her on an airplane—ever since. Kate lives on the water in New England with Mr. Canterbary and the Little Baby Canterbary, and when she isn’t writing sexy architects, she’s scheduling her days around the region’s best food trucks.

How To Get Published: An Evening with the Author Caleb Gayle

Have a brilliant idea for a book? Or maybe you’ve already finished your manuscript but feel stuck on the path to publication? This keynote is for you. Join us for an inspiring evening with award-winning author&nbsp;Caleb Gayle, as he walks us through the journey of pitching your work, navigating the publishing world, and ultimately bringing your story to life. Drawing from his own experience publishing&nbsp;<a href="https://lovestruckbooks.com/item/wCIDqQu6pg_a2cOKLu4wJQ">Black Moses</a>, among other titles, Caleb will share practical insights, hard-earned lessons, and the realities of turning an idea into a book on the shelves. Don’t miss this chance to learn directly from an award-winning author and gain the tools, clarity, and confidence you need to take the next step in your own publishing journey. Best of all, take home a signed copy of&nbsp;Black Moses&nbsp;as a reminder of how you too can bring a story to life. EVENT DETAILS:<ul><li>6:30 PM: Doors Open&nbsp;– Settle in, grab a drink from our cafe and wine bar, and get ready for a great discussion!</li><li>7:00 PM: Keynote Begins&nbsp;–&nbsp;Caleb Gayle&nbsp;will explain the process of pitching to publishing.&nbsp;</li></ul>9:00 PM: Event Wraps Up&nbsp;– Thanks for joining us!<ul><li>7:30 PM: Q&amp;A Session&nbsp;– Your chance to ask the author anything about this process</li><li>8:00 PM: Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations&nbsp;– Meet the author,&nbsp;get your book signed, and snap a photo.</li><li>8:30 PM:&nbsp;Last call&nbsp;- Grab your final pour from the wine bar.</li></ul>Tickets are limited, so don’t wait!&nbsp;If the event sells out, you can add yourself to our waitlist. If any spots become available, you'll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person. All ticket sales are final purchase. Refunds are not offered. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Caleb Gayle is an award-winning journalist and the author of&nbsp;We Refuse to Forget: A True Story of Black Creeks, American Identity, and Power. A professor at Northeastern University, he is a contributing writer at&nbsp;The New York Times Magazine,&nbsp;and his fiction and nonfiction work also has appeared in&nbsp;The Atlantic,&nbsp;TIME, The Paris Review, The Guardian,&nbsp;Guernica,&nbsp;The New Republic,&nbsp;The Boston Globe,&nbsp;among many others. He is a Harvard Radcliffe Fellow. Caleb lives near Boston. ABOUT THE BOOK The remarkable story of Edward McCabe, a Black man who tried to establish a Black state within the United States. In this paradigm-shattering work of American history, Caleb Gayle recounts the extraordinary tale of Edward McCabe, a Black man who championed the audacious idea to create a state within the Union governed by and for Black people — and the racism, politics, and greed that thwarted him. As the sweeping changes and brief glimpses of hope brought by the Civil War and Reconstruction began to wither, anger at the opportunities available to newly freed Black people were on the rise. As a result, both Blacks and whites searched for new places to settle. That was when Edward McCabe, a Black businessman and a rising political star in the American West, set in motion his plans to found a state within the Union for Black people to live in and govern. His chosen site: Oklahoma, a place that the U.S. government had deeded to Indigenous people in the 1830s when it forced thousands of them to leave their homes under Indian Removal, which became known as the Trail of Tears. McCabe lobbied politicians in Washington, D.C., Kansas, and elsewhere as he exhorted Black people to move to Oklahoma to achieve their dreams of self-determination and land ownership. His rising profile as a leader and spokesman for Black people as well as his willingness to confront white politicians led him to become known as Black Moses. And like his biblical counterpart, McCabe nearly made it to the promised land but was ultimately foiled by politics, business interests, and the growing ambitions of white settlers who also wanted the land. In&nbsp;Black Moses, Gayle brings to vivid life the world of Edward McCabe: the Black people who believed in his dream of a Black state, the white politicians who didn't, and the larger challenges of confronting the racism and exclusion that bedeviled Black people's attempts to carve a place in America for themselves. Gayle draws from extraordinary research and reporting to reveal an America that almost was.

Meet the Author: Lynn Painter

Join us for the next “Meet Your Author” event at Lovestruck Books for the opportunity to greet amazing authors, purchase books directly from them, and have your copy signed! This meet and greet on Saturday, October 25 from 5 - 8:30PM will feature&nbsp;Lynn Painter&nbsp;with copies of her recent release&nbsp;<a href="https://lovestruckbooks.com/item/uhkEB3h562uUaLyjjT5GSQ">Fake Skating</a>!&nbsp;All event ticket purchases include a copy of the book to be signed during the event. Each attendee may have&nbsp;one book personalized&nbsp;and up to&nbsp;two additional books signed&nbsp;without a personalization (including up to two books brought from home). Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon!&nbsp;If the event sells out, you can join the waitlist. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person. ACCESSIBILITY The book signing line will begin at our side entrance (on the right side of the building), which is fully wheelchair accessible and includes a ramp. If you have mobility needs and would feel more comfortable arriving early, we’d love to accommodate you! Just send us a note at events@lovestruckbooks.com, and we’ll be happy to make arrangements to ensure everything goes smoothly. We’re always working to make our events as welcoming and accessible as possible, so if you have questions, need support, or want to share feedback, we’d love to hear from you. BOOK PICKUP POLICY If you purchased a book with your event ticket but can’t make it to the event—and don’t request a refund—we’ll happily hold your book for pickup for&nbsp;up to 6 months&nbsp;after the event date. We’ll be in touch via the email you provided at checkout to help coordinate pickup. After 6 months, if we haven’t heard from you or made other arrangements, we’ll consider the book&nbsp;abandoned property&nbsp;and may donate it or return it to inventory so it can find a new home. Thanks so much for your understanding and for supporting our events—we love doing this with you! <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1085734243%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250731-204515?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=1569419416fb8ca9fa243d5975831293"> ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lynn Painter&nbsp;is the #1&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestselling author of&nbsp;Better Than the Movies,&nbsp;The Do-Over, Betting on You, Mr. Wrong Number, The Love Wager, Nothing Like the Movies,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Fake Skating.&nbsp;She lives in Nebraska with her husband and pack of wild children, and when she isn’t reading or writing, odds are good she’s guzzling energy drinks and watching rom-coms. You can find her at LynnPainter.com, on Instagram @LynnPainterBooks, on X @LAPainter, and on TikTok @WesBennettsMom. ABOUT&nbsp;FAKE SKATING From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies Lynn Painter comes a heartfelt and banter-filled rom-com about childhood sweethearts whose icy reunion in their hockey-loving hometown unexpectedly thaws when they fake a romantic relationship. Growing up, Dani couldn’t help but follow around the adorable son of her mom’s best friend. Funny, kind of nerdy, and a little soft, Alec was always down to hang with Dani when they were little. From play dates on the playground to sneaking into movie theaters, Dani and Alec were inseparable. Until Dani moved away. Alec promised they’d stay in touch—except, they didn’t. Flash forward and Dani is back in Minnesota for her senior year, she and her mom living with her grandfather. Dealing with the fallout of her parents’ devastating divorce, Dani wouldn’t mind a nerd-out with the cozy and comforting Alec (and maybe a chance to confront him on his MIA status for all these years). But teenage Alec is nothing like the kid Dani remembers. He’s a hockey star in a town where hockey players are worshiped as gods. Dani’s place as his shadow has been taken up by drooling female fans…and he loves it. Dani is resolved to ice out her former best friend until an unlikely series of events brings them together—and forces them to fake being a couple. Once forced together, the former childhood sweethearts begin to reconnect, unearth complicated family secrets, and face their true feelings towards each other…including the real reason Alec has been pushing Dani away all these years.

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

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