Events in New England for romance authors and readers.
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Plan Ahead: Future Ticketed Events
Bristol Romance Con (March 2026)
Mt. Washington Book Ball (April 2026)
Signed with Spice (May 2026)
RomantiConn (July 2026)
Sinners & Stardust (August 2026)
Love Letters to Boston (October 2026)
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MARCH
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LIVE - Foam & Fables: A Small Town Romance Book Club: The Davenports
March 1, 2026
4:00 PM
Hosted by Montgomery and Taggert
Little House Brewing Co.
16 Main St
Chester CT 06412
RESCHEDULED: Join us at Little House Brewing Company with author Krystal Marquis to discuss her book, The Davenports, which is this month's selection.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Meet the Author: Clíodhna O’Sullivan
March 1, 2026
5:30 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge MA 02138
Clíodhna O’Sullivan is coming in for signatures and salutations featuring her debut novel, Her Hidden Fire.
☆ Please RSVP
LIVE - Romance Book Club with Jenny and Gabrielle: Promise Me Sunshine
March 2, 2026
6:30 PM
Hosted by An Unlikely Story
111 South St.
Plainville MA 02762
RESCHEDULED: Due to our January meeting being cancelled because of the snowstorm, we will be discussing both The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone.
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LIVE - Emma Hamm: The Heartless One
March 2, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge MA 02138
Join us to celebrate the release of The Heartless One with Emma Hamm.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Emma Hamm: The Heartless One
March 3, 2026
6:30 PM
Hosted by Gibson's Bookstore
45 S Main St
Concord, NH 03301
USA Today bestselling author Emma Hamm presents The Heartless One, the steamy second book in her Gravesinger trilogy.
☆ Please RSVP
VIRTUAL - E.H. Lupton: Renaissance
March 3, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
We are so excited to have E. H. Lupton join us for a conversation about the Wisconsin Gothic series. We're huge fans of Dionysus in Wisconsin and are thrilled that Renaissance was released on March 2nd.
☆ Please register
LIVE - Joint Book Bash with Caroline Frank and Kim Swizz
March 3, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge MA 02138
Join two romance writers for a behind-the-scenes conversation about their newest releases: One Last Thing Before You Go by Caroline Frank and Guess and Pray by Kim Swizz.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Book Crush (Romance Book Club): Page to Screen
March 4, 2026
6:00 PM
Hosted by Keene Public Library
Miller-Vincent Room
60 Winter Street
Keene NH 03431
Join us for Book Crush! Every month will have a theme related to romance tropes, conventions, and subgenres. Choose your own book to fit the theme, share your pick with other readers, and discover new titles to try! This month's theme is Page to Screen, romances that have been made into movies or TV shows..
☆ Please register
LIVE - Emma Hamm with Kristyn J Miller
March 4, 2026
6:15 PM
Hosted by Grump & Sunshine Books
40 Free St STE B
Portland ME 04101
Join us for a ticketed signing with Emma Hamm, in conversation with Kristyn J. Miller, celebrating the release of The Heartless One.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Romance Book Club: You, Again
March 4, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ten Trees Books
29 Main St.
Natick MA 01760
Join us for some spicy conversation about You, Again by Kate Goldbeck.
☆ Please register
VIRTUAL - Romance Book Club: Omegaverse romances
March 5, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
This year, we're going back to our favorite - tropes! We're picking trope and ask that you find a book with that trope. This month, it's an Omegaverse romance! It could be any sub-genre of romance so dig deep.
☆ Please register
LIVE - Brooke Fast with Emma Hamm
March 6, 2026
6:15 PM
Hosted by Grump & Sunshine Books
40 Free St STE B
Portland ME 04101
Join us at Grump & Sunshine for a signing with Brooke Fast in conversation with Emma Hamm to celebrate the release of To Cage a Wild Bird!
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Cara Bastone: No Matter What
March 6, 2026
6:30 PM
Hosted by An Unlikely Story
111 South St.
Plainville, MA 02762
Join us for an evening with bestselling romance author Cara Bastone (Ready or Not, Promise Me Sunshine) to celebrate the release of No Matter What! In conversation with Jenny L. Howe.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Bristol Romance Con: Ballrooms and Beyond
March 7, 2026
9:00 AM
Hosted by Linden Place and Rogers Free Library
500-525 Hope St.
Bristol RI
Join bestselling authors Sarah MacLean, Joanna Shupe, Adriana Herrera, Elizabeth Everett, Caroline Linden, and Ginny B. Moore with moderators Kate Canterbary and Catherine Zipf for a full day of Historical Romance in an 1810 mansion.
☆ Registration Required (event is free, with additional ticketed cocktail party)
VIRTUAL - Romance Book Club: Only When It’s Us
March 7, 2026
10:00 AM
Hosted by Springfield City Library
Springfield MA 01103
Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club! This month's selection is Only When It’s Us by Chloe Liese.
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LIVE - Kim Swizz
March 7, 2026
2:00 PM
Hosted by Barnes & Noble Smithfield
The Crossings at Smithfield
371 Putnam Pike Suite 330
Smithfield RI 02917
Kim Swizz is the author of the Wilcox Grove series of romance novels, and we're excited to welcome her back to our store for the release of her third book, Guess and Pray.
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LIVE - Happily-Ever-After Book Club: Sci-Fi Romances
March 8, 2026
2:30 PM
Hosted by Boston Public Library
Central Library in Copley Square
Mezzanine Conference Room 2
700 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116
In March we will be chatting about our favorite sci-fi romances. Need a recommendation for a romance with science fiction elements like aliens, space travel, or psychic abilities? We have suggestions.
☆ Please register
LIVE - Meet the Author: Brooke Fast
March 9, 2026
5:00 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge MA 02138
Brooke Fast is coming in for signatures and salutations featuring her debut novel, To Cage a Wild Bird.
☆ Please RSVP
LIVE - Romance Book Club: Encyclopaedia of Fairies
March 9, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Trident Booksellers and Cafe
338 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02115
Join us for our Romance Book Club as we dive into Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Fairies, a magical tale of love, secrets, and enchantment.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Between the Sheets (A Romance Book Group): Love is a War Song
March 10, 2026
6:30 PM
Hosted by Chelmsford Public Library
25 Boston Road
Chelmsford MA 01824
Join Julie Iatron, Reference and Readers Services' Librarian AND romance devotee, for Between the Sheets: A Romance Book Group. We'll gather in the conference room to discuss Love is a War Song by Danica Nava.
☆ Please register
LIVE - Read the Rainbow Book Club: A Lady for All Seasons
March 10, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted The Curious Cat Bookshop
386 Main Street
Winsted, CT 06098
We're reading local favorite TJ Alexander's next book, A Lady for All Seasons.
☆ Please RSVP
LIVE - Side Quest Book Club: Cinder House
March 10, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Side Quest Books & Games
1 Bow Market Way Suite 32
Somerville, MA 02143
Join us to discuss Freya Marske's Cinderella retelling, Cinder House.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Romance Book Club: Book Lovers
March 11, 2026
6:30 PM
Hosted by The Burncoat Center for Arts and Wellness
78 Burncoat St.
Worcester, MA 02116
This cozy group meets monthly to gather over a selected romance novel for thoughtful conversation, warm tea, and shared joy. This month’s read: Book Lovers.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - TJ Alexander: A Lady for All Seasons Release Bash
March 11, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge MA 02138
TJ Alexander will be discussing A Lady for All Seasons with Felicia Davin.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Diverse Romance Book Club: Thank You for Listening
March 12, 2026
6:00 PM
Hosted by Read My Lips Boston
Rite Tea & Espresso
525 Western Ave #6
Brighton, MA 02135
Join us at Rite Tea & Espresso (at the Charles River Speedway) to discuss Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan!
☆ Please Register
LIVE - Mia Sosa: The Starter Ex Release Bash
March 12, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge MA 02138
Mia Sosa will be discussing The Starter Ex with journalist and radio commentor Callie Crossley.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Authorless Launch Party: Mistakes Were Made
March 13, 2026
5:00 PM
Hosted by Gibson's Bookstore
45 S Main St
Concord, NH 03301
Join us for an authorless launch party celebrating Lucy Score's new romance novel, Mistakes Were Made. Preorder your special signed deluxe edition and pick it up at the party along with some other fun swag!
☆ Please RSVP
LIVE - Kim Swizz
March 14, 2026
12:00 PM
Hosted by The Little Bubblegum Bookshop
103 Wickenden St.
Providence, RI 02903
Join us for a discussion and book signing with local author Kim Swizz! We will be celebrating her latest release Guess and Pray: A Wilcox Grove Story.
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LIVE - Jenn Bouchard: Considering Us
March 14, 2026
1:00 PM
Hosted by 3GenLove: The Wandering Tale
Kilburn Mill
127 W Rodney French Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02744
Join us for a special meet & greet with Jenn Bouchard!
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LIVE - Jennifer Provost: Phoenix Rising
March 14, 2026
4:00 PM
Hosted by 3GenLove: The Wandering Tale
Kilburn Mill
127 W Rodney French Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02744
We’re so excited to welcome Jennifer Provost to our new bookstore and gift shop during our Grand Opening event!
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LIVE - Jenn Plummer: All’s Fair in Love & Sin
March 14, 2026
6:15 PM
Hosted by Grump & Sunshine Books
40 Free St STE B
Portland ME 04101
Join us at Grump & Sunshine for a signing with Jenn Plummer and her upcoming Motorcycle Club Romance, All’s Fair in Love & Sin.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Romance Book Club: Ready or Not
March 16, 2026
6:30 PM
Hosted by The Silver Unicorn Bookstore
12 Spruce Street
Acton MA 01720
Join our Romance Book Club for Ready or Not by Cara Bastone.
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LIVE - Britanée Nicole: Darling Daffodils Farm
March 16, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Belmont Books
79 Leonard Street
Belmont, MA 02478
Please join us for Britanée Nicole's discussion of Darling Daffodils Farm with Glav from @GlavReads.
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LIVE - Tom Vellner: Thirty Love Celebration
March 18, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge MA 02138
Tom Vellner will be discussing his debut, Thirty Love with M.A. Wardell.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Kim Swizz: Discussion and Booksigning
March 19, 2026
6:30 PM
Hosted by The Next Chapter Books and More
1147 Hancock St
Quincy, MA 02169-4343
Join us for a discussion and book signing with local author Kim Swizz! We will be celebrating her latest release Guess and Pray: A Wilcox Grove Story.
☆ More Info
LIVE - Romance Book Club: Honey Bee Mine
March 19, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by The Purple Couch Bookshop
350 Winthrop Avenue #unit 9b
North Andover MA 01845
Join our Romance Book Club for Honey Bee Mine by Sarah T Dubb.
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LIVE - Authorless Launch Party: Love Song
March 20, 2026
5:00 PM
Hosted by Gibson's Bookstore
45 S Main St
Concord, NH 03301
Join us for an authorless launch party celebrating Elle Kennedy's new romance novel, Love Song. Preorder your special signed deluxe edition and pick it up at the party along with some other fun swag!
☆ Please RSVP
LIVE - Meet the Authors: Elle Kennedy and Victoria Wilder
March 20, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge MA 02138
Signatures and salutations in celebration of Elle Kennedy’s recent release, Love Song, alongside fellow author, Victoria Wilder (Bourbon & Proof).
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Book Signing with Kim Swizz
March 21, 2026
11:00 AM
Hosted by Grump & Sunshine Books
40 Free St STE B
Portland ME 04101
Join us at Grump & Sunshine for a signing with Kim Swizz and her new Wilcox Grove Story, Guess and Pray.
☆ More Info
LIVE - Brooke Fast
March 21, 2026
12:00 PM
Hosted by The Little Bubblegum Bookshop
103 Wickenden St.
Providence, RI 02903
Join us for a discussion and book signing with author Brooke Fast! We will be celebrating her latest release To Cage a Wild Bird.
☆ More Info
LIVE - Romance Book Club: Slipstream
March 23, 2026
5:30 PM
Hosted by Bank Square Books
80 Stonington Road, Suite 8
Mystic, CT 06355
Join us in sharing our love for romance! This month's pick is Slipstream by Madge Maril.
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LIVE - Lauren Kung Jessen: The Fortune Flip
March 23, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge MA 02138
Join Lauren Kung Jessen to discuss her newest release, The Fortune Flip.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Ariel Sullivan: Beneath Book Launch
March 24, 2026
6:30 PM
Hosted by Athena Books
228 Sound Beach Ave
Old Greenwich CT 06870
Join us for a conversation with bestselling author Ariel Sullivan as we celebrate the launch of Beneath, the explosive dystopian romance and prequel to Conform.
☆ Tickets Required
VIRTUAL - Bridgerton Discussion: Season Four
March 24, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
The highly anticipated Bridgerton: Season Four is coming to Netflix in two parts (January 29th and February 26th). To celebrate, a few weeks ago we chatted about the book, An Offer from a Gentleman. Now we're talking about how the show was!
☆ Please register
LIVE - A.K. Caggiano: Summoned to the Wilds
March 24, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by The Purple Couch Bookshop
350 Winthrop Avenue #unit 9b
North Andover MA 01845
The Purple Couch Bookshop is delighted to welcome back Author A.K. Caggiano to celebrate the release of Summoned to the Wilds, the second book in the Villains & Virtues series, in conversation with Author Cleo White.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Foam & Fables, A Small Town Romance Book Club: The Raiders of the Lost Heart
March 29, 2026
4:00 PM
Hosted by Montgomery and Taggert
26 Water Street
Chester CT 06412
Join us for discussion of The Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura. Little House Brewing Company will be providing beer flights paired with book themes and tropes.
☆ Please RSVP
LIVE - Ariel Sullivan: Beneath Release Bash
March 30, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge MA 02138
Ariel Sullivan will be discussing hew newest release, Beneath.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Riss M. Neilson: The Bridge Back to You Book Release Party
March 31, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Public Shop & Gallery
50 Agnes Street #Suite #101
Providence, RI 02909
Join us for an evening celebrating the release of Riss M. Neilson's newest novel, The Bridge Back to You! Riss will be in conversation with Carissa Broadbent(Crowns of Nyaxia series).
☆ Tickets Required
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LIVE - Riss M. Neilson: The Bridge Back to You Release Bash
April 1, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge MA 02138
Riss sits down with Boston’s own bookish online creator, Azanta, to discuss The Bridge Back to You.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Riss M. Neilson: The Bridge Back to You
April 2, 2026
6:30 PM
Hosted by An Unlikely Story
111 South St.
Plainville MA 02762
Join us for an evening of romance to celebrate the release of Riss M. Neilson's newest novel, The Bridge Back to You! Riss will be in conversation with Jenny L. Howe.
☆ Tickets Required
VIRTUAL - Romance Book Club: Secret Identity romances
April 2, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
This year, we're going back to our favorite - tropes! We're picking trope and ask that you find a book with that trope. This month, it's Secret Identity romances! It could be any sub-genre of romance so dig deep.
☆ Please register
Live - Alex Aster: Starside Book Launch
April 2, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
The First Parish in Cambridge, Unitarian Universalist
1446 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge MA 02138
Join us for an epic book launch evening celebrating Starside, the highly anticipated adult romantasy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster. Leave with a pre-signed, deluxe limited edition copy of Starside complete with stenciled edges, illustrated endpapers, a special hardcover case design, and jacket effects.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Riss M. Neilson: The Bridge Back to You Book Release Party
April 4, 2026
4:00 PM
Hosted by Public Shop & Gallery
50 Agnes Street #Suite #101
Providence, RI 02909
Join us on April 4th at 4pm as we host Riss M. Neilson in conversation with Shirlene Obuobi to discuss her latest novel, The Bridge Back to You!
☆ Tickets Required
Live - Rachel Khong: My Dear You Book Launch
April 7, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge MA 02138
Rachel Khong is coming to celebrate her dazzling new story collection, My Dear You. In conversation with award-winning Belmont Books bookseller Audrey Huang.
☆ Tickets Required
VIRTUAL - KD Casey: Breakout Year
April 9, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
Just in time for Spring Training, we are thrilled to be chatting with MM romance author, KD Casey. Her most recent book, Breakout Year, features some our favorite tropes: fake relationships and second chance romance.
☆ Please register
LIVE - Kate Clayborn: The Paris Match Release Bash
April 9, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge MA 02138
Kate Clayborn is coming to Lovestruck for a celebration of her upcoming romance release, The Paris Match. In conversation with romantasy journalist Kalyani Saxena.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - K.E. Hayes: Almost Friends
April 11, 2026
12:00 PM
Hosted by The Little Bubblegum Bookshop
103 Wickenden St.
Providence, RI 02903
Join us for a discussion and book signing with author K.E. Hayes, who will be celebrating her latest release Almost Friends.
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LIVE - Lynn Montagano: The Keeper
April 11, 2026
12:00 PM
Hosted by 3GenLove: The Wandering Tale
Kilburn Mill
127 W Rodney French Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02744
We’re so excited to welcome Lynn Montagano to our new bookstore and gift shop!
☆ Please RSVP
LIVE - Ariel Rae
April 11, 2026
1:00 PM
Hosted by Barnes & Noble Southbury
Southbury Green
775 Main St S. Building A
Southbury CT 06488
Join us for a signing with romantasy author Ariel Rae as we celebrate her saucy titles.
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LIVE - Happily-Ever-After Book Club: Spy Romances
April 12, 2026
2:30 PM
Hosted by Boston Public Library
Central Library in Copley Square
Mezzanine Conference Room 2
700 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116
We will be chatting about our favorite Spy romances. Need a recommendation for a romance featuring spies and espionage? We have suggestions.
☆ Please register
LIVE - Between the Sheets (A Romance Book Group): Mistakes Were Made
April 14, 2026
6:30 PM
Hosted by Chelmsford Public Library
25 Boston Road
Chelmsford MA 01824
Join Julie Iatron, Reference and Readers Services' Librarian AND romance devotee, for Between the Sheets: A Romance Book Group. We'll gather in the conference room to discuss Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wisner.
☆ Please register
VIRTUAL - Women's Fiction Book Recs with Kristan Higgins
April 16, 2026
6:30 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
Join us quarterly to get the latest and greatest women's fiction recommendations from bestselling author Kristan Higgins.
☆ Please register
LIVE - Paige Toon: Don't Fall in Love with Me
April 16, 2026
6:30 PM
Hosted by An Unlikely Story
111 South St.
Plainville MA 02762
Paige Toon is coming to An Unlikely Story to celebrate the release of her newest book, Don't Fall in Love with Me! Paige will be in conversation with Jenny L. Howe.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Romance Book Club: Her Own League
April 20, 2026
6:30 PM
Hosted by The Silver Unicorn Bookstore
12 Spruce Street
Acton MA 01720
Join our Romance Book Club for Her Own League by Liz Tomforde.
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LIVE - The Mount Washington Book Ball
April 25-26, 2026
Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa
101 Mountain View Rd
Whitefield NH 03598
SAVE THE DATE! Join 50+ amazing authors in a two day author signing event showcasing indie as well as international best-selling authors, with games, panels, awards, and the largest book raffle this side of the Mississippi, with proceeds being donated to the Doug Flutie Foundation to help schools and families obtain much needed resources for autism aid.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Romance Book Club: Holding the Reins
April 27, 2026
5:30 PM
Hosted by Bank Square Books
80 Stonington Road, Suite 8
Mystic, CT 06355
Join us in sharing our love for romance! This month's pick is Holding the Reins by Paisley Hope.
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VIRTUAL - Ren Faire Romance with Jen DeLuca, Jamie Pacton, and Sam Parks
April 28, 2026
2:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
As we head into our 3rd Annual Ren Faire on Saturday May 2nd, we wanted to celebrate with romance authors who write about Ren Faires! And, we're so thrilled that Jen DeLuca, Jamie Pacton, and Sam Parks will be joining us.
☆ Please register
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VIRTUAL - Rebecca Zanetti
May 4, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
We're chatting with mega-star, Rebecca Zanetti, and we're catching her between book launches (You Can Scream and One Shattered Crown).
☆ Please register
VIRTUAL - Romance Book Club: Wedding Fever
May 7, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
We're picking a trope and asking that you find a book with that trope. This month, it's wedding fever romance: runaway brides/jilted/best men/wedding planners.
☆ Please register
VIRTUAL - Inclusive & Diverse Romance Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston
May 13, 2026
6:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
We are super excited to be partnering with bookstore owners of Read My Lips Boston for this special series! Hear about the best ROMANCE book recommendations with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors from book store owners (and twin sisters!), Lily and Hannah Barrett.
☆ Please register
LIVE - Laurie Gilmore: The Daisy Chain Flower Shop Release Celebration
May 13, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
The First Parish in Cambridge, Unitarian Universalist
1446 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge MA 02138
Celebrate the release of The Daisy Chain Flower Shop with #1 New York Times bestselling author Laurie Gilmore.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Jimin Han: Dreamt I Found You
May 14, 2026
6:00 PM
Hosted by Bank Square Books
80 Stonington Road, Suite 8
Mystic, CT 06355
Bank Square Books presents an author talk and signing with Jimin Han for her book Dreamt I Found You. Jimin will be in conversation with Lara Ehrlich.
☆ Please RSVP
LIVE - Romance Author Festival
May 16, 2026
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
66 Front St.
Ashland MA 01721
SAVE THE DATE! It's our 5th Annual Romance Festival - LIVE and IN PERSON! This year, we welcome authors Louangi Bou-Montes, AK (Ashley) Caggiano, Loretta Chase, Kate Cochrane, Caroline Linden, KJ Micciche, Desirée M. Niccoli, Kate Prior, Alexis Woods, and Lenora Woods
☆ Please Register
LIVE - Krista and Becca Ritchie Author Talk and Signing: Dangerously Ours
May 16, 2026
4:00 PM
Hosted by Bank Square Books
80 Stonington Road, Suite 8
Mystic, CT 06355
Bank Square Books presents an author talk and signing with Krista and Becca Ritchie for their book Dangerously Ours.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - K. L. Walther: The Summer of Second Chances
May 21, 2026
6:30 PM
Hosted by An Unlikely Story
111 South St.
Plainville MA 02762
We're so excited to host K. L. Walther, bestselling author of The Summer of Broken Rules, for her newest YA romcom, The Summer of Second Chances. K. L. Walther will be in conversation with Erica George.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Katherine Center: The Shippers
May 28, 2026
6:30 PM
Hosted by An Unlikely Story
111 South St.
Plainville MA 02762
Join us for an evening with Katherine Center! We will be celebrating the release of her newest romance, The Shippers.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Signed with Spice
May 29-31, 2026
Cross Insurance Center
515 Main St.
Bangor, ME 04401
SAVE THE DATE! Signed With Spice is a romance book signing event taking place in Bangor, Maine, in May 2026. We’re celebrating the incredible community of authors, bookish vendors, and readers who share a passion for swoon-worthy, and sometimes spicy, love stories!
☆ Tickets Required
Live - Katherine Center: The Shippers Book Launch
May 29, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
The First Parish in Cambridge, Unitarian Universalist
1446 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge MA 02138
We’re thrilled to welcome back Katherine Center, New York Times bestselling author and reigning queen of comfort rom-coms! Join us as we celebrate the release of The Shippers.
☆ Tickets Required
LIVE - Mystic Dawn: Bears Kitten
May 30, 2026
12:00 PM
Hosted by 3GenLove: The Wandering Tale
Kilburn Mill
127 W Rodney French Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02744
We’re so excited to welcome Mystic Dawn to our new bookstore and gift shop!
☆ Please RSVP
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VIRTUAL - L.C. Chu
June 1, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
We're chatting with L.C. Chu abouther first women's fiction title, The Library of Flowers.
☆ Please register
VIRTUAL - Romance Book Club: Epistolary Romances
June 4, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
We're picking a trope and asking that you find a book with that trope. This month, it's Epistolary romance! It could be any sub-genre of romance so dig deep.
☆ Please register
VIRTUAL - Summer Romance Beach Read Recommendations with Lorelei
June 8, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
This time, Lorelei will be chatting about the books she's looking forward to reading this summer - the best of romance beach reads!
☆ Please register
VIRTUAL - Nalini Singh
June 10, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
We are SO excited to chat with blockbuster romance author, Nalini Singh, on her final Guild Hunter Series book Archangel's Eternity.
☆ Please register
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LIVE - RomantiConn
July 24-25, 2026
Trumbull Marriott Shelton
180 Hawley Lane
Trumbull, CT 06611
SAVE THE DATE! RomantiConn is a fun-filled event brought to you by Kitty Berry Books, where romance authors and readers come together to share their love of reading.
☆ Tickets Required
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AUGUST
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LIVE - Sinners & Stardust
August 14-16, 2026
Boston Park Plaza
50 Park Plaza
Boston, MA 02116
SAVE THE DATE! An event dedicated to spicy romance created by spicy romance lovers.
☆ Tickets Required
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SEPTEMBER
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OCTOBER
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LIVE - Love Letters to Boston
October 16, 2026
Encore Boston Harbor
1 Broadway
Everett MA 02149
SAVE THE DATE! Join Southern Belle Book Events and 40 bestselling romance authors for Love Letters to Boston.
☆ Tickets Required
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