About this Event
Join us for the Release Bash with New York Times bestselling author Emily Rath in conversation with queer romance author M.A. Wardell for a night of dark magic, monstrous desire, and unforgettable romance.
Rath’s latest release, Devour Me (featuring gorgeous stencils edges), kicks off a haunting new paranormal trilogy set on the eerie shores of Burr Island, where an undead wraith bound to a cruel witch strikes a dangerous bargain with a rival coven leader, only to find himself captivated by the human woman who unexpectedly steals his breath away.
Matt, who writes spicy and heartfelt queer romance as M.A. Wardell, will bring his own signature humor and warmth to the conversation, fresh off the release of , a delightfully chaotic workplace fantasy romance.
Together, these authors will dive into writing romance that is messy, emotional, magical, and unapologetically swoony. Expect plenty of discussion about morally complicated characters, seductive tension, deadly bargains, and the irresistible pull between Dáinn, Jasper, and Birdie as the trio hurtles toward either ruin or redemption.
After the discussion, line up to meet both authors! Emily Rath is offering one personalization per person and is happy to sign a couple backlist titles brought from home. Please note that personalizations will only be available for Devour Me.
If you’d like to purchase Ctrl + Alt + Orc in addition to Devour Me, be sure to select the ticket option that includes both titles at Eventbrite checkout.
EVENT DETAILS
- 6:30 PM: Doors Open – Settle in, grab your pre-signed book along with an included author art print and sticker, and get ready for a great discussion!
- 7:00 PM: Discussion Begins – Rath and Wardell will dive into Devour Me.
- 7:45 PM: Q&A Session – Your chance to ask the author anything!
- 8:00 PM: Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations – Meet the author, get your book signed, and snap a photo.
- 8:30 PM: Last call - Grab your final pour from the wine bar.
- 9:00 PM: Event Wraps Up – Thanks for joining us!
Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon! If the event sells out, you can join the Eventbrite waitlist by selecting “Reserve a spot” followed by “Join Waitlist”. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer it to the next person.
ACCESSIBILITY
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
EMILY RATH is a New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Amazon bestselling author of romance and fantasy. Her books include the Second Sons Regency romance series, the Finnish mythology-inspired Tuonela fantasy duet, and the Jacksonville Rays hockey romance series.
ABOUT DEVOUR ME
From Emily Rath, New York Times bestselling author of the Jacksonville Rays hockey romance series, comes something entirely new…and just a little bit haunted.
Dáinn the Devourer has spent the last two hundred years of his undead life reluctantly bonded to a dark witch, doing her dirtiest work. Devouring corrupt souls may not be satisfying for a wraith, but it keeps him fed. Sent on a job to Burr Island, Dáinn is forced to devour the soul of a rival witch.
But Jasper Prescott is no corrupt magical misfit. He’s powerful and beautiful, with a soul worth savoring. Dáinn is eagerly devouring the witch when he’s abruptly stopped. By a human no less. With one word, Birdie Rhodes does what no being has ever done: she takes his breath away. Now the witch, the wraith, and the human are set on a path that could lead to their destiny…or their ruin.
Desperate for his freedom, Dáinn makes a deal with Jasper: K*ll my mistress, and I’ll let you keep living. But Jasper wants more than just to live. He has a coven to protect. Their secrets are being threatened by magical forces on and off the island. Bound together in this strange new deal, Jasper fights his growing attraction to the wraith, who is far more human than he appears. And Dáinn fights the urge to devour the delectable witch whole.
The only one who can save them is Birdie Rhodes, hapless historian and sometimes shop girl. Birdie only came to Burr Island for summer work. She has no idea magic is even real. She certainly has no idea she’s now the only thing standing between her witch boss and the hungry wraith aching to devour them both.
As magical forces of darkness loom at Burr Island’s shores, Jasper and Dáinn are both determined to keep Birdie close in Devour Me, book one in a dark, spicy paranormal romance trilogy.
ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER
Writing as M.A. Wardell, Lambda Literary Award nominee Matt writes spicy, heartfelt gay romance.
He's passionate about telling adult queer love stories featuring flawed, messy men who deserve big feelings, real growth, and a happily ever after. Matt grew up craving more queer representation in the media, so now he writes the stories he always wanted to experience.
ABOUT CTRL + ALT + ORC
Your computer has stopped responding.
An orc will now reboot your heart.
Greg
IT is supposed to be about systems, servers, and keeping chaos at bay. But then Sean Rivers walked in—human, grumpy, and a disaster with technology. Suddenly, patching servers comes with heated glances, playful banter, and some very hands-on troubleshooting. He’s got my world of logic and code crashing spectacularly… and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Sean
I didn’t sign up to be anyone’s project—least of all a hulking, ridiculously cheerful orc who could lift me like a sack of flour. Yet here I am, navigating magical office chaos, endless forms, and Greg’s relentless charm. Between the flirty teasing, stolen touches, and squirting candies, a chemistry bubbles I can’t ignore. Maybe some problems can’t be solved on my own… but I never expected help from a nerdy orc with thick black glasses and shoulders that won’t quit.
Ctrl+Alt+Orc is the second book in the Love at Labyrinth Solutions series (but can be read as a stand alone) featuring a grumpy human/sunshine orc, lots of workplace humor and plenty of spice. If you like fated mates, significant size difference, and server room shenanigans, you've found your next read.
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