An Evening with Natalie Messier, author of Every Version of You
Join me as I talk to Natalie Messier about her debut novel, Every Version of You, in O’Fallon, MO! Hosted by the fabulous Main Street Books and the Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library!
Join me as I talk to Natalie Messier about her debut novel, Every Version of You, in O’Fallon, MO! Hosted by the fabulous Main Street Books and the Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library!
Join me as I help Julie Murphy celebrate the release of Vera Stein is Fine! The tour theme is mumus, maximalism, and gaudy getaway vibes—and Julie will have special, tour-exclusive goodies while supplies last!
Join us as we speak about their new novel "Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl". This event will be moderated by Second Story Books, who will also be selling books on site.
The authors will be signing limited amounts of books. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event. You can register for this event starting July 6; one seat per registration. This event is for ages 18+.
RDR Book Event is an 18+ romance book signing event that takes place the last day of the RomanceLahoma conference!
Ryan Bell hits the road!
Come see me with the fabulous Victoria Wilder and Julie Murphy as we celebrate the release of Devil!
(I’ll also have some SFW and NSFW art* for anyone who wants it! *while supplies last)
I’m joining Tate James and QB Tyler to celebrate the release of Bubbles! (We’ll also have copies of Devil there too!)
Ryan Bell hits the road!
Come see me with the fabulous Sarina Bowen and Julie Murphy as we celebrate the release of Devil!
(I’ll also have some SFW and NSFW art* for anyone who wants it! *while supplies last)
Ryan Bell hits the road!
Come see me with the fabulous Nisha Sharma and Julie Murphy as we celebrate the release of Devil!
(I’ll also have some SFW and NSFW art* for anyone who wants it! *while supplies last)
Join me for Bookstore Romance Day while I hang out at my local indie and sign copies of Devil! I’ll be there from 12 PM - 5 PM, and you can choose a time slot to pop in using the button below!
Ryan Bell hits the road!
Come see me with the fabulous Julie Murphy as we celebrate the release of Devil!
(I’ll also have some SFW and NSFW art* for anyone who wants it! *while supplies last)
Ryan Bell hits the road!
Come see me with the fabulous Julie Murphy as we celebrate the release of Devil!
(I’ll also have some SFW and NSFW art* for anyone who wants it! *while supplies last)
Ryan Bell hits the road!
Come see me with the fabulous Katee Robert and Julie Murphy as we celebrate the release of Devil!
(I’ll also have some SFW and NSFW art* for anyone who wants it! *while supplies last)
Ryan Bell hits the road!
Come see me with the fabulous Nana Malone and Julie Murphy as we celebrate the release of Devil!
(I’ll also have some SFW and NSFW art* for anyone who wants it! *while supplies last)
A cozy event on a Friday autumn evening in Boston!
Join me and a whole host of romance authors for a book festival like no other! Set over two days at Liverpool’s Aintree Racecourse with 400+ authors, panels, signings, swaps, and more!
A weekend jam-packed with panels, signings, socials & unforgettable community vibes!
Whether you’re a reader, author, narrator, vendor, or ally—this is your invitation to join the celebration of queer love, storytelling, and connection.
Tickets go on sale Sept. 1, 2026.
Come see me in KC at another event hosted by the fab team at Southern Belle Book Events!
Tickets will go on sale sometime in January or February of 2026mMake sure you’re following Southern Belle Book Events for updates!
Join me in conversation with Victoria Wilder to celebrate the release of Rumors & Whiskey, hosted by Under the Cover bookstore at El Torreon event space in KC!
Join Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone on June 17, 2026 for a special in-person conversation celebrating the release of Julie’s newest book, Student Union! Following the discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to meet the authors during a post-discussion signing.
Join Sierra Simone and Julie Murphy at Perfect Match Bookshop for a discussion and book signing to celebrate the release of Julie’s newest book, The Undergrads: Student Union!
This event is filling up FAST, don’t miss it!
Please join us to celebrate the release of Bad Boy Era by Amy Daws in conversation with Sierra Simone on Sunday, May 31st at 1:00pm. This event includes a Deluxe copy of Bad Boy Era.
This event will be held at The El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, MO 64109
Doors will open at 12:30pm and the event will start at 1:00pm. After the conversation and Q&A Amy will sign books.
Come meet Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone at Beguiled bookstore in Seattle, Washington for a casual author pop up! This event is free and does not require tickets.
Join me as I chat with Julie Murphy about her latest spicy romance, Student Union!
Join Julie Murphy with special guest Sierra Simone at St. Louis County Library- Clark Family Branch with The Novel Neighbor in St. Louis, MO for a book signing to celebrate the release of Julie’s newest book, The Undergrads: Student Union!
Join me in celebrating the release of The Rule of Three with Sara Cate! So grab a ticket and join in on the fun!
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 6th
⏰ Time: 7:00
📍 Location: Azalea Lodge Mead Botanical Garden | 1300 Denning Dr Winter Park, FL 32789
Join Julie Murphy with special guest Sierra Simone at Barnes & Noble in Albany, NY for a book signing to celebrate the release of Julie’s newest book, The Undergrads: Student Union!
Join me in conversation with Brittainy Cherry to celebrate the release of Landon & Shay at Under the Cover bookstore in KC!
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.
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 Priest, American 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.
Join me, Julie Murphy, and so many other fabulous authors, narrators, creators, and readers in Georgia for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day weekend!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Join me and Julie Murphy in conversation with BK Borison to talk about the release of her book Good Spirits, hosted by Under the Cover bookstore!
Join me at Black Pantry / Good Karma Coffee in conversation with Karine Halle to talk about the re-release of her book Hollow, hosted by Under the Cover bookstore!
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!