Join two romance writers for a behind-the-scenes conversation about their newest releases. One Last Thing Before You Go by Caroline Frank follows the collision of grief, longing, and unexpected connection in a small Maine town, where fixing up a beloved bookstore might just mend two broken hearts—if they can stop fighting the feelings neither of them planned for. Guess and Pray by Kim Swizz features a fake relationship born out of necessity, only to discover that pretending not to fall in love is far harder than either of them expected, especially when past wounds and real-life responsibilities complicate everything. Together, these stories explore love that arrives messy, inconvenient, and absolutely worth the risk.
Expect swoony small-town chaos, fake dating shenanigans, and one-night stands that turn into oh-no-it’s-you moments as Caroline and Kim dish on heartbreak, heat, and happily-ever-afters. It’s real, raw, flirty, and fun—and a book lover’s perfect night out.
EVENT DETAILS
6:30 PM: Doors Open – Settle in, grab a drink from our cafe and wine bar, and get ready for a great discussion!
7:00 PM: Discussion Begins – Caroline and Kim will dive into their books.
7:45 PM: Q&A Session – Your chance to ask the authors anything!
8:00 PM: Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations – Shop other in-store titles by Caroline and Kim, meet the authors, get your books 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.
SIGNING GUIDELINES
During the meet and greet, authors will be signing live and are happy to sign a few bonus titles—whether you bring them from home or pick them up in-store that night!
ACCESSIBILITY
Check-in will take place at our front entrance on Brattle Street. If you have any accessibility needs, you're welcome to use our side entrance (located on the right side of the building), which is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp.
Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at [email protected]. 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!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Caroline Frank is a Venezuelan author and self-proclaimed shoe addict. She currently resides in Philadelphia with her husband, two crazy cats, and even crazier German Shepherd.
She spends her days reading, writing, and crafting. Her favorite things include the first sip of a Coke on a hot day, crocheting, baking sourdough, and using self-deprecating humor to get through the day.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
After nearly half a decade of practicing law, Kim Swizz is now a recovering attorney, living her best life writing small-town romance. Kim has always had a passion for creative writing and has come a long way from the book she wrote and had bound in first grade, a titillating story entitled “The Cat is Eating.”
A forever Jersey girl turned former Arizona resident, Kim now calls Boston home with her husband, though they love to travel together.
When she is not writing spicy scenes or making her readers cry, you can find her crocheting tiny things, knitting, embroidering, cross-stitching, bullet journaling—you get the point. Kim is never without her emotional support Kindle and is an avid F1 fan, keeping up with news on all the drivers, but mostly Carlos Sainz.
Kim is an unapologetic Disney adult who loves the smell of fall, small animals, and dancing her heart out (and Carlos Sainz).
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3476667-0
