Devour Me Release Bash

Join us for the Devour Me Release Bash with New York Times bestselling author Emily Rath in conversation with queer romance author M.A. Wardell for a night of dark magic, monstrous desire, and unforgettable romance.

Rath’s latest release, Devour Me (featuring gorgeous stencils edges), kicks off a haunting new paranormal trilogy set on the eerie shores of Burr Island, where an undead wraith bound to a cruel witch strikes a dangerous bargain with a rival coven leader, only to find himself captivated by the human woman who unexpectedly steals his breath away.

Matt, who writes spicy and heartfelt queer romance as M.A. Wardell, will bring his own signature humor and warmth to the conversation, fresh off the release of Ctrl + Alt + Orc, a delightfully chaotic workplace fantasy romance.

Together, these authors will dive into writing romance that is messy, emotional, magical, and unapologetically swoony. Expect plenty of discussion about morally complicated characters, seductive tension, deadly bargains, and the irresistible pull between Dáinn, Jasper, and Birdie as the trio hurtles toward either ruin or redemption.

After the discussion, line up to meet both authors! Emily Rath is offering one personalization per person and is happy to sign a couple backlist titles brought from home. Please note that personalizations will only be available for Devour Me.

If you’d like to purchase Ctrl + Alt + Orc in addition to Devour Me, be sure to select the ticket option that includes both titles at Eventbrite checkout.

EVENT DETAILS

• 6:30 PM: Doors Open – Settle in, grab your pre-signed book along with an included author art print and sticker, and get ready for a great discussion!
• 7:00 PM: Discussion Begins – Rath and Wardell will dive into Devour Me.
• 7:45 PM: Q&A Session – Your chance to ask the author anything!
• 8:00 PM: Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations – Meet the author, get your book signed, and snap a photo.
• 8:30 PM: Last call - Grab your final pour from the wine bar.
• 9:00 PM: Event Wraps Up – Thanks for joining us!

Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon! If the event sells out, you can join the Eventbrite waitlist by selecting “Reserve a spot” followed by “Join Waitlist”. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer it to the next person.

ACCESSIBILITY

If you have any accessibility needs, would benefit from priority seating, or require additional assistance, we encourage you to reach out in advance by emailing events@lovestruckbooks.com. We’re more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported.

We’re always learning and looking for ways to make our events more accessible. If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you.

BOOK PICKUP POLICY

If you purchased a book with your event ticket but can’t make it to the event—and don’t request a refund—we’ll happily hold your book for pickup for up to 30 days after the event date.

We’ll be in touch via the email you provided at checkout to help coordinate pickup. After 30 days, if we haven’t heard from you or made other arrangements, we’ll consider the book abandoned property and may donate it or return it to inventory so it can find a new home.

Thanks so much for your understanding and for supporting our events—we love doing this with you!