About this Event
Lexi Sharabianlou and C.C. will share their new books, The Blue Moon Café & 24-Hour Occult Emporium, and Merry Ex-Mas!
Hosted by Rebecca Hunter and Addie Woolridge and members of Bay Area Romance Writers Association.
Please join us.
About the The Blue Moon Café & 24-Hour Occult Emporium: A magical witness protection program, a town in need of saving, and a sorceress-in-training . . . oh, and the human woman she's not supposed to fall for. The Blue Moon Café has a little bit of everything (except, you know, decent coffee).
In the tiny town of Pine Hollow, barista and fledging sorceress Talula Smith runs The Blue Moon Café & 24-Hour Occult Emporium, aka the worst coffee shop in town. The café's horrible reputation hides its true purpose: providing new identities and safe passage to at-risk magical beings while keeping humans far, far away. That is, except for town local Dahlia. Dahlia's devastating dimples, addiction to Talula's cocoa recipe, and keen observation skills keeps the smitten barista scrambling to ensure that her magical abilities (or, lack thereof) stay a secret.
But when big game hunters start preying on magical beings, her powerful sorceress mother is called away to track them down, leaving Talula and her barely-there magic in charge of The Blue Moon. With the impending Samhain festival to organize, magical refugees to help, half of the town turning against her, and her ever-growing feelings for Dahlia, Talula's magical destiny feels further away than ever. But as the hunters set their sights closer to home, it'll be up to Talula to master her craft, trust her heart, and bring her magical and human communities together . . . before she loses everything she loves.
"You're in for a treat! The Blue Moon Café & 24-Hour Occult Emporium is deliciously delightful and absolutely adorable! I loved it!"-Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop
Lexie Sharabianlou earned her Master’s in creative writing from the University of Edinburgh. She has sold cupcakes, taught high school English Lit, and written audio tours for zoos. By day, she’s a copywriter for a makeup company (yes, she gets to name the makeup). By night, she writes stories about magic, food, and falling in love. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Tell your dog she says hi. She is the author of The Blue Moon Café & 24-Hour Occult Emporium and The Blue Moon Diner & Drive-In Movie Theater.
About Merry Ex-Mas: Fall in love. Again. And again. This irresistible holiday time loop rom-com is perfect for fans of In a Holidaze and The Holiday Swap.
Which man from her past will make the perfect Christmas present?
All Marygrace Silva wants for Christmas is a date to impress her big, boisterous family. Instead, a disastrous setup and an awkward run-in with her ex-best friend Robbie leave her wishing for a holiday miracle.
Then a slip on the ice lands her in a time loop—reliving Christmas Eve with a different ex each time. There’s Flynn the finance bro, Dale the rising music star, Jamie the fitness influencer.
Glamorous? Sure. Perfect? Not so much.
Between caroling and cookie baking, Marygrace is checking exes off her list—but somehow, Robbie keeps showing up too. Maybe the love she’s been searching for has been there all along ...
With a sprinkling of sugar and just the right amount of spice, this romance about family, friendship, finding your voice, and the promise of “what-if” is a holiday treat you won’t want to miss.
“An enjoyable time-loop holiday rom-com about choosing one’s own path and finding one’s voice.” — Library Journal
C.C. Dador writes heartwarming romances filled with big laughs, cozy vibes, and sexy moments you’ll want to snuggle up with again and again. Like her work in event planning, C.C. is all about swoon-worthy details and making sure her readers are having their best day. C.C. is a first generation Filipino American and currently lives in the D.C. metro area. When she isn't writing, C.C. can be found enjoying seasonal drinks and hunting for the perfect gifts for friends and family.
Event venue & nearby stays
Books Inc. Alameda, 1344 Park Street, Alameda, United States
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