About this Event
ABOUT THE BOOK
A fake summer fling between a stand-in girlfriend and a handsome business heir becomes way too real in this glittering new romance by USA Today bestselling author Kristina Forest.Noelle Lewis doesn't have time for long walks on the beach, brunch with the girls, or summer vacations. She's too busy saving up to go back to college. After recently getting laid off from her bookseller job, her main gig is now serving as a "stand-in" bridesmaid, which doesn't pay enough for the upcoming semester's tuition. But then the perfect, if not unconventional, opportunity arises...Jeremiah Smith II, grandson of the founder of Smith's Sweets--a well-known baked goods company--once lived a life of frivolity. Since his grandfather's death, Jeremiah's tried to clean up his act, but it's hard to focus when his family requests that he join them at their summer house in Heart Beach, New Jersey, where his most painful memory lies. To avoid going there, Jeremiah claims he already has plans with his girlfriend, and of course, his family tells him to bring her. The problem? Jeremiah doesn't have a girlfriend.After a chance meeting, Noelle and Jeremiah come to an agreement. He'll hire her to be his stand-in girlfriend for the weekend, and she'll use that money toward her tuition. She figures it will be quick, easy money, but as it turns out, Jeremiah's family is lovely, and Jeremiah is even lovelier. Soon, a weekend agreement turns into an entire summer, and Noelle and Jeremiah will have to keep their hearts in check, or else it's sink or swim for them both.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kristina Forest is the USA Today bestselling author of romance books for adults and teens. She earned her MFA in Creative Writing at The New School and she lives in New Jersey, where she can often be found rearranging her bookshelf.ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNERNatasha Bishop has been passionate about writing since she was a little girl. She wrote everything from poetry and songs to short stories and TV show proposals. She put her pen down for a few years to focus on her career, but when the pandemic gave her some free time, she decided it was time to stop ignoring the characters that were screaming in her head and pick up her pen again. As an avid romance reader, she knew she wanted to bring Black love stories to life herself. She wanted to focus on characters finding themselves but also finding love along the way. She likes to let love lead, one spicy book at a time.FAQ!
- This is a ticketed event and you must have a ticket to attend, but there are a viaerty of tiers.
- Please note that Loyalty Books and Jackie Lee's have a zero tolerance police for harrasment of employees, authors, or fellow guests.
- This event is held upstairs at Jackie Lee's and there is not an elevator available!
- You can secure a preorder of the book with your ticket or purchase one at the event! Both of the author's previously published titles will also be on sale at the event as well.
- The cocktail menu will also be available as mocktails and the full bar and kitchen of Jackie Lee's will be open and available during the duration of the event.
- The event will begin just after 6PM so we recommend arriving half an hour early to order in advance and snag your seat, but attendees are welcome to join at any time so long as they have secured a ticket.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Jackie Lee's, 116 Kennedy Street Northwest, Washington, United States
USD 6.61 to USD 36.63
