About this Event
Calling all dark romance readers! 🚩🖤
Do you love a morally gray main character? Defend fictional red flags? Prefer your love stories with a little danger, obsession, and questionable decision-making?
You've found your people.
Under the Covers is launching AFTER DARK, a monthly book club dedicated exclusively to dark romance, and we're kicking things off with a special introductory gathering!
📅 Event Details
Date: Tuesday December 8, 2026
Time: 7:00–8:30 PM
Location: Under the Covers Romance Bookstore
Admission: FREE with RSVP
Capacity: Limited to 15 guests
Ages: 18+ only
🖤 What's Happening?
Our first gathering is all about getting to know each other and building our dark-romance-loving community.
Here's what to expect:
🖤 Meet Your Fellow Dark Romance Readers
Connect with people who understand your love of fictional red flags.
🚩 Red Flag or Book Boyfriend?
A fun, interactive game featuring some very questionable romantic behavior.
📚 Vote on Our First Book
We'll introduce three dark romance titles, and YOU get to help choose our December read.
🌶️ Talk Tropes, Spice & Morally Gray Characters
From obsessive love interests to villains who somehow steal our hearts, no trope is off-limits for discussion.
🥂 Mingle & Browse
Enjoy light refreshments, meet new bookish friends, and shop our dark romance collection.
📖 Do I Need to Read a Book Before Attending?
Nope!
This is our introductory meeting, so there is no assigned reading.
Come ready to talk about the dark romance books you love and help us choose our first official selection.
🗓️ What Happens After December?
Our first official book discussion will be:
Thursday, January 14, 2027 | 7–9 PM
After that, we'll meet on the second Thursday of every month.
Membership is free, and each month's book will be chosen by member vote from three curated options.
❤️ A Few Things to Know
- This is an adults-only event (18+).
- Dark romance frequently includes mature, disturbing, or controversial themes.
- We celebrate respectful discussions and different reading preferences.
- No book shaming, judgment, or pressure to share personal experiences.
- You do not have to purchase a book to participate.
- Space is limited, so registration is required.
🎟️ Reserve Your Spot
Tickets are FREE, but only 15 spots are available.
If your plans change, please cancel your reservation so another dark romance reader can join us.
Because some love stories are better After Dark. 🖤
Event venue & nearby stays
Under the Covers, 17009 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, United States
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