About this Event
Hey there, romance lovers! February’s checkered hearts theme is bringing the heat with our BOTM pick: Ride with Me by Simone Soltani. Expect smutty F1 vibes, great conversation, and plenty of swooning with fellow romance readers.
Book Teaser:
After being left at the altar, Stella agrees to an impulsive weekend in Vegas and accidentally marries Formula 1 driver Thomas Maxwell-Brown. Now stuck in a marriage of convenience, they must navigate unexpected passion, shifting assumptions, and the question of whether a mistake could turn into the ride of their lives.
Tropes:
💍marriage of convenience
💒unexpected wedding
❤️🔥slow burn
🥈second chances
💥enemies to lovers energy
🤫forbidden attraction
What to expect?
BOTM discussion starts around 4:10ish. We’ll go through guided questions together and may break into smaller groups. We’re a cozy, fun group of 10–15+ readers who meet monthly. Our interests span romantasy, contemporary, dark, PNR, why choose, and more. We’re all strangers who met on the internet, looking to build community with people who are in love with love.
Hosted by
Keep Austin Romantic, a South Austin-based book club that meets twice a month to celebrate all things romance.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Merfolk’s Specialty Coffee, 4930 South Congress Avenue, Austin, United States
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