Mar
7
12:00 PM12:00

For the Love of Women: The History and Longevity of the Romance Genre

Romance has been described as a juggernaut of contemporary literature. For example, the third book in Rebecca Yarros’ fantasy romance series, Onyx Storm, sold 2.7 million copies during its first week.

Readers' Services Librarian Lucy Donnelly talks with Sierra Simone, a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, about the history and lasting appeal of romance. Simone moved from writing young adult books to adult romance, penning novels such as PriestAmerican Queen, and A Merry Little Meet Cute.

Carley Morton, a dedicated romance fan who owns Under the Cover, Kansas City’s first romance bookstore, joins them to explain how romance continues to evolve to meet readers’ interests.

Stop by before the conversation for a light reception and meet more local authors at a mini author fair. Book sales by Under the Cover.

Register for free here!

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Mar
12
6:30 PM18:30

Mistakes Were Made by Lucy Score Release Party

Join us to celebrate the release of Mistakes Were Made by Lucy Score. In conversation with Sierra Simone.

Join us on Thursday, March 12th to celebrate the release of Mistakes Were Made by Lucy Score. Lucy will be in conversation with Sierra Simone. Your ticket will include a signed deluxe copy of Mistakes Were Made.

Our event is at the Kansas City Convention Center, in Grand Ballroom C & D. The best way to come in to the ballroom is near 1550 Wyandotte Street, KCMO, although the technical address for the Convention Center is 301 W 13th St, KCMO.

Lucy will not be signing or personalizing any books for this event. We will have some of her signed backlist available for purchase at the event. This means we will not be allowing books brought in from home since she will not be signing.

Lucy and Sierra will be in conversation followed by a Q&A. This will be followed by a picture line with Lucy. We will be handing out group numbers as you check into the event and that is how you will be called up for the picture line.

Doors for this event will open at 5:30pm and it will start at 6:30pm.

Event FAQs

  • We highly recommend taking the street car, car pooling, or using ride share apps to get to the event. The Big 12 Basketball Tournament will be going at the same time as the event, so downtown will be very busy.

  • The closest Street Car stop is called the Kauffman Center Stop. The Street Car is free to ride. If you ride to the Kauffman Center Stop, you will simply walk 2 blocks west to the Grand Ballroom.

  • Books not picked up during the event will have 30 days to contact us for shipping or pickup.

  • There is a $6.50 shipping and handling fee. US ONLY.

  • We are not responsible for any damage that may occur during transit, and no refunds will be issued.

  • All events are 18+ unless stated otherwise. Please keep this in mind, as no children are allowed due to the nature of the content.

  • All attendees require a ticket. We do not have companion tickets.

Register at Eventbrite here!

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Brooklyn, NY @ The Ripped Bodice
Feb
12
7:00 PM19:00

Brooklyn, NY @ The Ripped Bodice

Join Sierra Simone and Julie Murphy at The Ripped Bodice in New York City to celebrate the release of their newest book, Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl!

Please refer to the bookstore event page or your ticket to confirm event location and time.

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Ames, IA @ Dog Eared Pages
Jan
27
7:00 PM19:00

Ames, IA @ Dog Eared Pages

Join Sierra Simone and Julie Murphy for an event at Prairie Moon Winery—hosted by Dog Eared Books in Ames, Iowa—to celebrate the release of their newest book, Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl in a launch event for and in conversation with Denise Williams.

Please refer to the bookstore event page or your ticket to confirm event location and time.

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Virtual w/ Flutter Bookstore
Jan
23
6:00 PM18:00

Virtual w/ Flutter Bookstore

Join Sierra Simone and Julie Murphy for a virtual event, hosted by Flutter Bookstore, to celebrate the release of their newest book, Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl. They will also be joined by Sara Cate, author of The Good Girl Effect.

Note: This live, virtual event will be at 7pm ET, 6pm CT, 5pm MT, 4pm PT.

Please refer to the bookstore event page or your ticket to confirm event location and time.

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FREE! Lawrence, KS @ Lawrence Public Library
Jan
22
7:00 PM19:00

FREE! Lawrence, KS @ Lawrence Public Library

Join Sierra Simone and Julie Murphy at at the Lawrence Public Library in Lawrence, Kansas to celebrate the release of their newest book, Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl!

This event is sponsored by the Lawrence Public Library (thank you!) and will be free to attend. However, registration is required. Books will be sold by The Raven bookstore.

Please refer to the library event page or your registration to confirm event location and time.

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Georgetown, TX @ Lark & Owl bookstore
Jan
18
7:00 PM19:00

Georgetown, TX @ Lark & Owl bookstore

Join Sierra Simone and Julie Murphy at Tropes & Trifles bookstore in the greater Austin, Texas area to celebrate the release of their newest book, Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl!

Please refer to the bookstore event page or your ticket to confirm event location and time.

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Frisco, TX @ Barnes & Noble
Jan
18
1:00 PM13:00

Frisco, TX @ Barnes & Noble

Join Sierra Simone and Julie Murphy at Barnes & Noble in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area to celebrate the release of their newest book, Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl!

Please refer to the bookstore event page or your ticket to confirm event location and time.

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SOLD OUT! Los Angeles, CA @ The Ripped Bodice
Jan
17
6:30 PM18:30

SOLD OUT! Los Angeles, CA @ The Ripped Bodice

The author event at The Ripped Bodice LA is now SOLD OUT, however signed copies of Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl are still available to preorder for pickup through the bookstore!

Please refer to the bookstore event page or your ticket to confirm event location and time.

Preorder a signed copy from The Ripped Bodice - LA.

Willing to travel? Check for tickets at the Meet Cute Bookshop signing only event in La Mesa.

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San Diego, CA @ Meet Cute Bookshop
Jan
17
1:00 PM13:00

San Diego, CA @ Meet Cute Bookshop

Join Sierra Simone and Julie Murphy at Meet Cute Bookshop in La Mesa, California for a book signing to celebrate the release of their newest book, Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl!

Please refer to the bookstore event page or your ticket to confirm event location and time.

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Portland, OR w/ Grand Gesture bookstore
Jan
16
6:00 PM18:00

Portland, OR w/ Grand Gesture bookstore

  • Portland Center Stage at The Armory (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Sierra Simone and Julie Murphy at Grand Gesture bookstore in Portland, Oregon to celebrate the release of their newest book, Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl!

Please refer to the bookstore event page or your ticket to confirm event location and time.

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Minneapolis, MN @ Tropes & Trifles
Jan
15
7:00 PM19:00

Minneapolis, MN @ Tropes & Trifles

Join Julie and Sierra at Meraki Community Center, hosted by Tropes and Trifles & Comma, A Bookstore, to celebrate Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl!

Please refer to the bookstore event page or your ticket to confirm event location and time.

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 Orlando, FL @ The New Romantics
Jan
14
7:00 PM19:00

Orlando, FL @ The New Romantics

  • Azalea Lodge at Mead Botanical Gardens (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Sierra Simone and Julie Murphy, hosted by The New Romantics bookstore in Orlando, Florida, to celebrate the release of their newest book, Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl!

Please refer to the bookstore event page or your ticket to confirm event location and time.

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Shepherdstown, WV @ Four Seasons Books
Jan
13
7:00 PM19:00

Shepherdstown, WV @ Four Seasons Books

Join Sierra Simone and Julie Murphy, hosted by Four Seasons Books in the greater Washington DC area, to celebrate the release of their newest book, Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl!

Please refer to the bookstore event page or your ticket to confirm event location and time.

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Kansas City, MO: Good Girls on Tour @ Under the Cover
Jan
12
6:30 PM18:30

Kansas City, MO: Good Girls on Tour @ Under the Cover

Join Sierra Simone and Julie Murphy at Under the Cover bookstore in Kansas City to celebrate the release of their newest book, Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl!

Please refer to the bookstore event page or your ticket to confirm event location and time.

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Oct
7
7:00 PM19:00

St Louis, MO: Nisha Sharma release event

Join me and Julie Murphy for an evening of conversation with the incredible Nisha Sharma to celebrate the release of her newest title, Illusions of Fire, hosted by The Novel Neighbor at The Lobby in St Louis!

There will be a signing line after the discussion for readers to get books personalized. Folks are welcome to bring additional books from home!

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Sep
29
6:30 PM18:30

Kansas City, MO: Bitter Burn release event

Join me in conversation with Julie Murphy at a release party hosted by Under the Cover bookstore to celebrate the arrival (finally!) of the third and final Lyonesse series book: Bitter Burn!

Guests can get two exclusive 🌶️ NSFW vellum art pieces (if you’d like), a SFW art print, and a link to a very feral bonus scene!

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Sep
26
to Sep 27

Winston-Salem, NC: Bookmarks Festival!

Join me and dozens of authors at the Bookmarks Festival of Books & Authors!

I’ll be participating in three events:

Books & Bites | Friday, September 26 at 7 pm | Buy Tickets Now

Having It All Panel | Saturday, September 27 at 3:15pm | Free festival panel

Book signing | Saturday, September 27 at 4:15 pm | Book purchase required for entry*

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Aug
27
6:30 PM18:30

Kansas City, MO: Liana De La Rosa & Joanna Shupe release party!

Please join me at Under the Cover bookstore to celebrate the release of The Gilded Heiress by Joanna Shupe AND Gabriela and His Grace by Liana De La Rosa. They will be in conversation with me (Sierra Simone) on Wednesday, August 27th at 6:30pm. This event includes a copy of either The Gilded Heiress OR Gabriela and His Grace. (Buying both copies is also an option!)

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Jul
29
7:00 PM19:00

St Louis, MO: Give Me a Reason by Jayci Lee Release Party!

Join me at The Novel Neighbor bookstore in St Louis, Missouri for an evening with the incredible Jayci Lee to celebrate her newest romance novel, Give Me A Reason. Jayci will be joined by Megan Bannen, Julie Murphy, Nikki Payne and me (Sierra Simone!.

There will be a signing line after the discussion for individuals to get books personalized.

Individuals are welcome to bring additional books from home. All authors will be signing!

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Jul
8
7:00 PM19:00

Overland Park, KS: Megan Bannen's "Undercutting of Rosie and Adam" book release

Come celebrate the release of Megan Bannen’s newest fantasy rom-com, The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam, on July 8 at Overland Park, Kansas’ own indie bookstore, Monstera Books!

Megan will be in conversation with Sierra Simone about her latest release, and then will sign books after.

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Jun
20
6:00 PM18:00

Dallas, TX: A Christmas Notch in July book signing with Julie Murphy!

Celebrate the print release of "Snow Place Like LA and Seas and Greetings" with authors Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone at Blush Bookstore in Dallas.

It's twice as hot in this extra steamy Christmas in July two-in-one cowritten by #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy and USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone. Read the spicy second-chance romance Snow Place Like LA, then just flip your book over to step aboard a cruise in the sexy rom-com Seas and Greetings. Available for the first time in print!

Your Ticket includes:

  • A personalized and signed copy of "Snow Place Like LA and Seas and Greetings"

  • Photo opportunity with Julie & Sierra

  • Option to bring up to two titles from home for signing (no personalization)

After purchasing your ticket, you will be able to pre-order copies from Blush for the Christmas Notch series to be signed. (These would be in addition to your two titles from home and without personalization)

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Jun
19
6:30 PM18:30

Kansas City, MO: K.A. Linde's "The Monster and the Last Blood Match" and "The Robin on the Oak Throne" double book release event

Join me in conversation with K.A. Linde to celebrate the release of two of her books, The Monster and the Last Blood Match and The Robin on the Oak Throne at Under the Cover!

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