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Plan Ahead: Future Ticketed Events

Mt. Washington Book Ball (April 2026)
Signed with Spice (May 2026)
Sinners & Stardust (August 2026)
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October | November | December
January | February | March
April | May | June
July | August | September

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DECEMBER
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LIVE - Romance Book Club: Make the Season Bright

December 1, 2025
7:00 PM
Hosted by Trident Booksellers and Cafe
338 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02115

Join us for our Winter read, Make the Season Bright! Our book clubs are formatted with the purpose of meeting new people so please don't be afraid to come alone. Get in on the fun for December's book club!

☆ Tickets Required

LIVE - Romance Book Club with Jenny and Gabrielle: Kiss Her Once for Me

December 1, 2025
7:00 PM
Hosted by An Unlikely Story
111 South St.
Plainville, MA 02762

Join us monthly for Romance Book Club, co-hosted by our favorite romance author Jenny L. Howe and our lead bookseller Gabrielle! This month, we will be reading Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun.

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LIVE - Jennifer Safrey

December 2, 2025
6:30 PM
Hosted by An Unlikely Story
111 South St.
Plainville, MA 02762

We're so excited for Jennifer to join us to discuss her new books, On This Harvest Moon and Christmas Under a Cold Moon! Following her discussion, she will answer audience questions and sign copies.

☆ Tickets Required

LIVE - Crystal King: The Happiness Collector Book Launch

December 2, 2025
7:00 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge MA 02138

Let’s celebrate the launch of The Happiness Collector, the newest novel by acclaimed author Crystal King, in conversation with Julie Carrick Dalton.

☆ Tickets Required

LIVE - Book Crush (Romance Book Club): Holiday Romance

December 3, 2025
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 Holiday Romance.

☆ Please register

LIVE - Romance Book Club: The Christmas Tree Farm

December 3, 2025
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ten Trees Books
29 Main Street
Natick, MA 01760

Join us for a spicy talk about The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilbert. We'll also have a used Romance Book Swap. Bring one, take one!

☆ Please RSVP

LIVE - Liz Tomforde: The Right Move Deluxe Edition Release Bash

December 5, 2025
7:00 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
Arts at the Armory
191 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143

Liz Tomforde is coming to Cambridge to celebrate the limited deluxe edition release of The Right Move with Lovestruck Books! In conversation with Sahara, founder of the bookish apparel brand Simply Sahara Co, she and Liz will dive into The Right Move—the second book in the beloved Windy City series.

☆ Tickets Required

LIVE - Holiday Signing: Rebecca Norinne, Marianne Rice, and J. Hutchison

December 6, 2025
11:00 AM
Hosted by Grump & Sunshine Books
40 Free St STE B
Portland, ME 04101

Get into the holiday spirit with Rebecca Norinne, Marianne Rice, and J. Hutchison at a cozy holiday romance signing at Grump & Sunshine! Meet the authors, snag signed books, and celebrate the magic of love and the season.

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LIVE - Romance Authors Panel

December 6, 2025
2:00 PM
Hosted by Once Upon a Bookstore
418 Quequechan St, Floor 2
Fall River, MA 02723

Join romance authors AA DaSilva, Hannah Goodman, and Kade Charest for conversation, questions, and book signings!

☆ Please RSVP

LIVE - An Afternoon with Sarina Bowen and M.A. Wardell

December 7, 2025
2:00 PM
Hosted by Books-A-Million
430 Gorham Road
South Portland ME 04106

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating Sarina Bowen & M.A. Wardell's newest releases - Thrown for a Loop and Teacher of the Year!

☆ Tickets Required

LIVE - Diverse Romance Book Club: Wake Up, Nat and Darcy

December 9, 2025
6:00 PM
Hosted by Read My Lips Boston
Rite Tea & Espresso (at the Charles River Speedway)
525 Western Ave
Brighton MA 02135

Join us at Rite Tea & Espresso (at the Charles River Speedway) to discuss Wake Up, Nat and Darcy by Kate Cochrane!

☆ Please RSVP

LIVE - Between the Sheets (A Romance Book Group): We Could Be So Good

December 9, 2025
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 We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian.

☆ Please register

LIVE - Romance Book Club for Teens: The Summer of Broken Rules

December 11, 2025
3:00 PM
Hosted by Boston Public Library
East Boston
365 Bremen St
East Boston MA 02128

Teens (ages 13-18) join us for our monthly Romance Book Group! We meet the 2nd Thursday of every month. Pick up your copy of The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther at the Teen Desk and check it out at Circulation.

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LIVE - Jane Austen Book Club: Most Ardently

December 10, 2025
6:30 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge MA 02138

December 16, 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth and we’ll be celebrating her all throughout the month! In honor of the literary icon herself, we’ll be reading Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa, a heartwrenching YA reimagining of Pride & Prejudice.

☆ Tickets Required

LIVE - Kylie Lee Baker: I'll Find You Where the Timeline Ends

December 11, 2025
7:00 PM
Hosted by Side Quest Books & Games
1 Bow Market Way, Suite 32
Somerville, MA 02143

Author Kylie Lee Baker will join us for a discussion of her magical new YA romance, I'll Find You Where the Timeline Ends.

☆ Tickets Required

VIRTUAL - Romance Book Club: Season of Love

December 13, 2025
10:00 AM
Hosted by Springfield City Library
220 State Street
Springfield MA 01103

Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club! This month's selection is Season of Love by Helena Greer.

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LIVE - Arianne Nicks

December 13, 2025
11:00 AM
Hosted by Grump & Sunshine Books
40 Free St STE B
Portland, ME 04101

Join us for a signing with romance author Arianne Nicks! Preorder a copy of her paranormal romance Sweets and Sycamores to have it signed at the event. Walk-ins are also welcome!

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LIVE - A Very Merry Bookmas

December 13, 2025
12:00 - 4:00 PM
The Venues at The Factory
252 Willow Street
Manchester, NH 03103

SAVE THE DATE! Welcome to A Very Merry Bookmas: a holiday romance book faire! Join us for a festive celebration of all things romance at The Venues at The Factory. Get in the holiday spirit with a wide selection of romance novels from your favorite authors. Meet fellow book lovers, discover new reads, and maybe even find the perfect gift for someone special.

☆ Tickets Required

LIVE - Happily-Ever-After Book Club: Paranormal Romances

December 14, 2025
2:30 PM
Hosted by Boston Public Library
Central Library in Copley Square
Mezzanine Conference Room 2
700 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116

In December we will be chatting about our favorite paranormal romances. Need a recommendation for a romance set in the real world... with the addition of witches, ghosts, vampires, werewolves, or other supernatural elements? We have suggestions!

☆ Please register

VIRTUAL - Inclusive & Diverse Romance Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston

December 17, 2025
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.

☆ Please register

LIVE - Romance Book Club: Good Spirits

December 18, 2025
7:00 PM
Hosted by The Purple Couch Bookshop
350 Winthrop Avenue #unit 9b
North Andover, MA 01845

Join our book club! This month's selection is Good Spirits by BK Borison.

☆ Please Register

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LIVE - Book Crush (Romance Book Club): Dragons

January 7, 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 Holiday Romance.

☆ Please register

LIVE - Lorin Coffler

January 10, 2026
11:00 AM
Hosted by Grump & Sunshine Books
40 Free St STE B
Portland, ME 04101

Join us for a signing with romance author Lorin Coffler! Preorder a copy of her fantasy romance Sun, Moon & Shadow to have it signed at the event. Walk-ins are also welcome.

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LIVE - Between the Sheets (A Romance Book Group): Rebel

January 13, 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 Rebel by Beverly Jenkins.

☆ Please register

LIVE - Isabelle Engel: Most Eligible Release Bash

January 20, 2026
7:00 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge MA 02138

Join Lovestruck Books & Cafe in welcoming Isabelle Engel to celebrate her debut release, Most Eligible! In conversation with Betty Cayouette, content creator and author of Tell Me How You Really Feel.

☆ Tickets Required

LIVE - Isabelle Engel: Most Eligible

January 22, 2026
6:30 PM
Hosted by Barrington Books
184 County Road
Barrington, RI 02806

Join Isabelle Engel as we celebrate her debut novel, Most Eligible. Isabelle will be in-Conversation with bestselling author of contemporary romance, Penelope Ward.

☆ Tickets Required

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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

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MAY
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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

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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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