Tessa Bailey & Laurie Gilmore: Pitcher Perfect Gingerbread Bakery

Fri Oct 24 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-04:00

Bram & Bluma Appel Salon | Toronto

Toronto Public Library
Publisher/HostToronto Public Library
Tessa Bailey & Laurie Gilmore: Pitcher Perfect Gingerbread Bakery
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Romance powerhouses Tessa Bailey and Laurie Gilmore share their hotly anticipated new novels with host Jessica Allen.
About this Event

Beloved romance authors Tessa Bailey and Laurie Gilmore share their hotly anticipated new novels and chat about taking their characters from the baseball diamond to the bakery to find love. In conversation with host Jessica Allen.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey is back with an all-new enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating sports romance about a playboy hockey rookie and the disciplined softball pitcher completely immune to his charms.

Internationally bestselling author Laurie Gilmore returns readers to Dream Harbor with the latest highly anticipated instalment in the series, a cozy romantic novel with an enemies to lovers dynamic and a charming small-town setting.

Tessa Bailey and Laurie Gilmore discuss writing loveable characters, sizzling chemistry and happily-ever-afters.

Question and answer session and book signing to follow. Books available for purchase.

Book Signing Guidelines: To ensure as many people as possible have a chance to get their books signed, please make note of these important signing guidelines:

  • Authors will personalize copies of Pitcher Perfect and The Gingerbread Bakery. Other titles will be signed with signature only.
  • No additional notes, quotes or drawings can be added.
  • Books will be available for purchase at the event. You may also bring copies from home.
  • Quick pictures with the authors are welcome, but we won't be able to accommodate posed photography.

Ticket registration for this event is required: Free tickets for this event are available to book via Eventbrite.

About this event’s guests:

Tessa Bailey

Laurie Gilmore

Jessica Allen

Read more:

Pitcher Perfect

Dream Girl Drama

The Gingerbread Bakery

The Pumpkin Spice Cafe

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PLAN YOUR VISIT:

Location: Bram and Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street), 2nd floor

Time: Doors open 6:00pm, Event starts 7:00pm.

Tickets: Free registration required.

Ticket policy: We oversell these events to make sure that most people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets are guaranteed until 6:45pm or until capacity is reached. Any remaining space will be opened up to the rush line beginning at 6:45pm.

Accessibility: TPL is committed to accessibility. If you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation for this event, please contact [email protected] or 416-393-7099 at least three weeks prior to the event.

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This event is part of our signature Salon Series, where we host local and international authors, artists and thinkers in conversation about their new books and big ideas.


Agenda

πŸ•‘: 06:00 PM
Doors Open

Info: Come early so you can chat with your fellow literature lovers, and make new friends. We'll have a bar with a selection of beer and wine, as well as snacks, available to purchase.


πŸ•‘: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Main Event: Tessa Bailey and Laurie Gilmore in conversation with Jess Allen

Info: Tessa Bailey and Laurie Gilmore discuss their new novels with host Jessica Allen.


πŸ•‘: 08:00 PM
Book Signing

Info: Tessa Bailey and Laurie Gilmore sign copies of their books. Books are available for purchase at the event from a local bookseller.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library, Toronto, Canada

Tickets

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