Not a Strong Enough Word Tour with Allie Samberts & Chelsea Curto

Join us to celebrate the release of Not a Strong Enough Word by author Allie Samberts. Allie will be in conversation with Chelsea Curto, author of the DC Stars series and In Stormy Weather!

The evening will start with an author chat and will be followed by a meet-and-greet and signing. The purchase of a ticket comes with a copy of Not a Strong Enough Word.

This event will be hosted at Shelf Love DSM unless capacity exceeds our maximum; we will then move to an alternate location in the Drake neighborhood.

About Not A Strong Enough Word

Perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Colleen Hoover, and Christina Lauren, Not a Strong Enough Word delivers the slow-burn intensity and emotional payoff readers crave. Samberts’ signature voice captures the messy, intoxicating, and sometimes heartbreaking reality of love, ambition, and second chances. With insider glimpses into the publishing world, sharp wit, and characters that feel achingly real, this novel proves that some love stories aren’t over—they’re just waiting for the right moment to be rewritten.

Five years apart. One unfinished love story.

Scarlett Frye was once a literary genius. With two bestselling novels, a million-dollar book deal, and a love story of her own, she had it all—until the pressure broke her. Five years ago, she canceled her book tour, shredded her contract, and disappeared. She left everything behind, including Ryan Whitlock, the editor who believed in her...and the man she loved.

Now, after years of healing, she’s ready to write again.

For Ryan, Scarlett’s disappearance wasn’t just a professional loss, it was personal. It shattered his heart and sent him into a slump. That is, until an anonymous manuscript lands on his desk. The writing is brilliant, raw, and achingly familiar—it can only be Scarlett’s.

As fate brings them back together, Scarlett reluctantly agrees to let Ryan edit her comeback novel, even though it means working with the man she never stopped loving. Old passions reignite, but when pressure builds and buried secrets resurface, Ryan fears history will repeat itself. Scarlett walked away once. But as they navigate love, loss, and the weight of the past, she and Ryan must be strong enough to rewrite their story before it’s too late.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Shelf Love DSM, 2326 University Avenue, Des Moines, United States

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