Spicey Bingo, Drag Show - Wine Tasting
Ticketed Event through Event Brite
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National Girls' Night
Grab your besties (or make some new ones!) and join us for a cozy night in at Pages & Grapes. We’re celebrating National Girls’ Night In with the thing we love most—romance books!
Here’s how it works:
Share your three favorite romance reads (the ones that stole your heart)
And one you just didn’t love (we promise, no judgment—sometimes it’s just not a match!)
Bring a favorite snack to share
Rock your comfiest clothes or cutest PJs
It’s the perfect mix of book talk, laughter, and late-night vibes—all in the romance-only bookstore made for nights like this.
Let’s toast to good books, great company, and the joy of girls’ night in.
Q&A with Meika Usher
Hi, I’m Meika!
And I’m a sucker for an HEA.
I write love stories laced with snark, sex, and swears.
When i’m not writing, i love to travel (Amsterdam is my favorite city), scream-sing Taylor Swift in my car (All Too Well, anyone?), and get tattoos (a dozen and counting).
i live in Michigan with my two snooty cats and one scrappy little dog. Oh, and a never-ending pile of romance novels i swear i’m going to read…someday.
Paper Crafts with Stephanie
Purchase your kit here no later than 9/19 to ensure you receive it before the class: Card Making Kits & Handmade Cards | Stampin' Up!
Bring your kit and join Stephanie Flath for a guided class.
If you would prefer, you can purchase a kit from Stephanie the evening of. She will bring an assortment to choose from.
Romance in MI Book Club
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Last Ride of the Umbra Fae is a fast, wild ride in the dark. A beautiful, haunting story told from the perspective of two morally grey outlaws.
WANTED
For the murder of forty-five harmless civilians and counting at Grand Dusk’s Tavern. Last seen heading west in the company of an old man and a pet blue jay.
The last of the Umbra Fae are legends, rarely ever seen. But when Vessa is forced to emerge from the shadows in search of a highly coveted tonic, she has more than a warrant out for her arrest.
Little does she know, Ryder, her hired guide through the City of Donia, is a bounty hunter who can blend into the worlds of both fae and humans. Ryder is prepared to double-cross anyone for the coin he needs to buy a clean slate. And he has nefarious plans to discover why one of the Umbras is so special.
She’s a light in the dark. A fallen star.
The longer Vessa is in his range, the more this ruthless cowboy cannot tear his eyes away from her, forcing him to confront feelings he hasn’t felt in a long time. While she is forcefully bound to another, she is also his destiny.
When their storms collide, Vessa and Ryder must choose a side, but the price may be steeper than what anyone anticipated. Her vengeance could become a toll, painting the lands with more innocent blood.
Welcome to the land of outlaws, where no one can outride their fate.
“Be careful who you run to when you’re lost.”
Tylor Paige author signing & book bouque bar.
Join horror romance author Tylor Paige at Pages & Grapes for a special afternoon!
Book Signing
Meet Tylor Paige in person, grab her books, and have them signed. Books will be available for purchase during the event.
Book Bouquet Bar
Get creative and build your own book bouquet to take home! All materials will be provided in the price of the activity.
Please note: Books are sold separately and are not included in the bouquet activity price. You do NOT have to purchase one of Tylor’s books to participate. Any purchases made at the store can go into a box.
About Ty:
After watching Heathers and listening to My Chemical Romance one too many times in her teens, Chicana author, Tylor Paige, was drawn to the darkness where the villains were still villains, but deserved love stories too.
Shifting her focus to Horror Romance, Tylor writes snarky, psycho vampires, troubled but beautiful Goblin Kings, and slashers so sexy you’ll be begging your partner to buy a mask.
When she’s not writing about women railing the villains, she enjoys watching horror films, sewing, comic books, and performing with her local community theatre. At the time of this update Tylor has now written and published eleven full length novels.
Kayliani Shi - Book Release Party
She was his chance for redemption.
He was her key to freedom.
Prince Ramiel Faundor is a bastard. His entire existence is the second best-kept secret in a kingdom built on blurred lines. But when his dragon-slaying brother dies in battle, Ramiel must stand in his place in the kingdom's coronation duel. There's just one problem: thanks to the king's intimidation, no noble or soldier dares to train him.
Ether Malaphon is a cutthroat elven warrior. Her hatred for humanity is etched into her soul, second only to her resentment for the fairies who killed her parents. Her world unravels when she's dragged from her village to be sacrificed to a long-dead monarch. But fate intervenes when a certain desperate prince strikes a bargain that might save her life. If he rescues her, she must agree to train him for his duel.
As time runs out and enemies close in, Ramiel and Ether must navigate dark curses, buried secrets, and a history determined to repeat itself. But in a kingdom shaped by betrayal, victory may come at the ultimate cost.
Q&A with Monica Amore
M. Amore is an indie Author who writes Fantasy Romance with Dark Elements.
She's originally from the City of Angeles and now resides hidden in a forest somewhere in the Midwest.
When she was young, she wanted the hero, but now she wants the villain.
When she's not writing, she's somewhere barefoot in the woods or tucked away in her haunted library reading old literature from the 18th Century.
Romance in MI Book Club
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Exiled and overthrown.
Kalliope James was content to hide from her painful past until a chance encounter with sexy anthropology professor Sam Treadwell changes everything. An expert in Greek mythology, Sam knows more about the Amazon warriors than anyone, including Kalli herself-an immortal former queen of the Amazons who was banished from her homeland.
The life Kalli thought she'd left behind comes back to haunt her when Eris, a fellow exiled Amazon turned international smuggler and arms dealer, threatens the very existence of her people.
Kalli and Sam must race across the globe to stop Eris from carrying out her deadly plans. But, can Kalli confront her own personal demons-and her growing attraction to Sam-in time to avert disaster?
Wyoming Ladies Night Out
Store is open. Heather will be at setting up a table at this event. More details to follow.
Q&A with Elizabeth Salo
Elizabeth Salo is a Michigan native who loves magic, myths, and mayhem. She writes paranormal romance, romantic suspense, and urban fantasy books and is a sucker for a strong female lead. She firmly believes she should have been born with superpowers, but since she wasn’t, she’ll have to make do with writing about people who do.
She currently lives in Michigan with her family and more fur babies (and feathered babies, and scaly babies…) than is probably wise.
Q&A with Leesa Mason
Most of us know Leesa as she hosts a monthly book club here at P&G. However, this time the tables are turned, and we get to ask her all the questions we want about her and her books!
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We will be open from 10am - Noon, then 5pm to 8pm
Come join us at the Block Party from 1pm to 4pm -it’s completely free to attend!
Lamar Park @ 2561 Porter St SW, Wyoming
Release Party for Ann Goethals
📚 Book Release Party with Ann 📚
Join us Saturday at Noon for a special afternoon with author Ann, celebrating the upcoming release of her new book, The Doublewide!
✨ Enjoy a live reading, a Q&A session, and get your copy signed.
Can’t make it right at Noon? No worries — Ann will be here until 2 PM, so stop by anytime and say hello!
Let’s show this incredible author some Pages & Grapes love 💕📖🍷
Romance Con Rebels
There is a group of us that cancelled our trip to Romance Con on 9/5 & we decided to keep the day off and spend it together—and we’d love for you to join us at Pages & Grapes!
Bring a book to read, a craft (I’ll be dusting off my crochet hooks), get caught up on your journaling, or just hang out for great conversations and laughter.
We’ll have pizza from Russo’s for lunch, but you’re welcome to bring your own meal, plus any snacks or drinks to share.
Let’s make the most of the day together!
Romance in MI book club
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CUPCAKES & TROUSER SNAKES: MAN, LOVE IS WEIRD…
Big dreams. Tierney Chandler had 'em. Why else would she leave her small town--and her picture-perfect fiancé--behind? Nine years later, the town's still small, her dreams are mostly still dreams, and her still-perfect ex is still interested. And, it turns out, so is his cousin.
Jack Elliott has changed a lot in the years since Tierney left, even if his old crush on her hasn’t. His easy charm (and irresistible baked goods) reel her in, and she finds herself making excuses to come home for the first time in years.
Can Tierney convince Jack that he’s taken a backseat to his perfect cousin long enough, and it’s his turn to grab the HEA they both deserve?
Pop My Cherry - Wine Tasting
Pop My Cherry!
Ready for a tasting that’s as bold as it is delicious? Join us for Pop My Cherry — a cheeky celebration of Michigan cherry wines!
Sample up to 3 fabulous cherry wines
Enjoy chocolates, & cheese and crackers to elevate the wine tasting experience
Stop by anytime between 4–6PM
This isn't your average wine tasting — it's sweet, a little spicy, and 100% Michigan-made. Come sip something unforgettable at Pages & Grapes.
Author Signing: Elizabeth Meyette
Author, blogger and believer in dreams-come-true, Elizabeth Meyette fell in love with books as a child when her sister read her Goldilocks and the Three Bears. “She had me at ‘Once upon a time…'” Elizabeth confesses.
Writing her first book on a dare, she kept Love’s Destiny on her closet shelf for more years than she would like to admit while she taught English and Journalism. Finally she retired early in order to pursue her passion: writing. A friend said, “She’s not retired, she’s ‘refired’.”
Readers of Love’s Destiny wanted more of the story of Jonathan Brentwood and Emily Wentworth, so Elizabeth got to work on Love’s Spirit. Eventually, Emily’s brother Andrew and his love, Jenny Sutton, wanted their own love story written, With the publication of Love’s Courage, The Brentwood Saga became a trilogy.
CANCELLED - Q&A with DK Marie (via Zoom)
DK Marie has been devouring books since childhood, falling especially hard for romance during her college years. With seven published works—six romance novels and a poetry collection—she crafts stories of unexpected connections and second chances, masterfully blending heart, heat, and humor. Her experience spans both traditional and self-publishing, earning her a devoted readership who can’t resist her relatable characters and emotional storytelling.
When not writing her next steamy romance, DK Marie can be found photographing nature, riding her motorcycle, or curled up with a book and either coffee or bourbon. She lives with her husband, two kids, and a feline writing companion who supervises her creative process.
Q&A WILL BE VIA ZOOM - FROM THE BOOKSTORE!
Blood Drive
sign up here: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11614749
Trinity Lemm - Author Q&A and signing
Come and meet one of our local authors!! We are so excited to host an event with her.
Book Swap, Evening Edition
* You can bring up to 5 ROMANCE BOOKs
* Swap begins at 6:40pm
Our book swap has become wildly popular—thank you for making it such a hit! That said, it was never meant to be a 'trade a falling-apart book for a like-new one' situation. Please bring books in good condition so everyone walks away feeling good about the swap. Let’s keep it fair and fabulous.
NEW RULES
* Books must be in great condition
* NO Mass Market Paperbacks
* NO books from a library or church
* If you are expecting to get a book that was released in the last couple of years...do not bring books that were released decades ago.
Bookstore Romance Day
Bookstore Romance Day is one of the most meaningful days of the year for us at Pages & Grapes. As a romance-only bookstore, we’re proud to celebrate the genre that brings people together, sparks joy, and reminds us that love—of all kinds—is worth celebrating.
Join us for a day filled with passion and fun! We’ll be welcoming a lineup of incredible MI romance authors for in-store signings & serving up sweet treats from Lo Peek Bakes! Whether you’re new to romance or a longtime lover of the genre, we can’t wait to celebrate with you.
ATTENDING AUTHORS:
Katherine Sweet
Beth Gelman
Stef C.R.
Monica Amore
Dany Crook
Leesa Mason
Meika Usher
Elizabeth Salo
Romance in Michigan Book Club
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She has a taste for trouble... He craves more than her body. Together they could be a recipe for love or disaster...
Opposites, Cindy Meier and Will Grimm, have two things in common. They love to annoy each other, and their siblings are getting married. That's it. Oh, and they have to plan the weekend wedding party.
Will doesn't want to put up with the spoiled socialite who lives in a fantasy world. And Cindy could think of better ways to spend her free time with her hot but grumpy brother-in-law. The only way to survive the awful chore is with snips, sarcasm, and sparring.
When they're forced together on the sunny beaches of Lake Michigan, their annoyance and amusement morph into something neither expected nor wanted-desire. They give in, agreeing it won't extend past the weekend. It can't. Will had finally crawled out of the hell he'd created, and someone like Cindy would send him back into it. And while she might enjoy Will's body and what he does with it, she won't change to fit into his life.
As they struggle to keep their attraction and deepening feelings at bay, they'll have to decide if overcoming their differences is worth the passion they've tasted...
LAST DAY Stuff the bus for United Way
Heather has been a passionate supporter and advocate of this campaign for years. She is looking forward to being able to host this school supply drive in her store. GOAL: 300 items (lets crush it and set the bar high for 2026).
James and I built this back in 2023, and it has collected over 500 items.
Paint with Clint Creates
Paint with me featuring Fantasy Romance Illustrator and Cover Artist Clint Creates
$48
Sign Up: Cash App - $clintcreates or Venmo - clintcreates
Join Clint for a fun filled evening of painting book inspired artwork on a 9x12 canvas. Let’s get creative together, talk about spicy books, and listen to Booktok inspired music!
For adults, all skill levels welcome, and all art supplies are provided. Wine samples available as well as bottles, and of course MANY romance novels for your TBR pile to choose from.
Q&A with EK Pomfret
Based in Michigan, I spend my summers in the sun, my winters curled up in front of a fireplace, and I’m never found without a book in my hands.
I love to read dark romance but tend to write more fantasy romance with a dark twist.
I’m a mom, wife, daughter of a poet, and full-time busybody. I love to have multiple projects going at a time and can never sit still. Unless I’m writing of course.
I went to school for animal science but always found myself drawn to creative writing. While in college I took many creative writing courses and never lost my passion for a good story. After years of writing little bits of poetry, a story inspired me so deeply that I couldn’t put my laptop down.
The Caelestis Sun Series found me in the winter of 2021 and I’ve been daydreaming about it ever since.
Paint with Clint Creates
Paint with me featuring Fantasy Romance Illustrator and Cover Artist Clint Creates
$48
Sign Up @ Pages & Grapes
Join Clint for a fun filled evening of painting book inspired artwork on a 9x12 canvas. Let’s get creative together, talk about spicy books, and listen to Booktok inspired music!
For adults, all skill levels welcome, and all art supplies are provided. Wine samples available as well as bottles, and of course MANY romance novels for your TBR pile to choose from.
Bingo - Romance Book Titles
Arrive by 2pm to get your seat.
Seating is limited to 15 players
I’ve curated a list of 40 real, published romance novels—ranging from funny and flirty to sexy and steamy. They come from authors you love and include fun banter, spice, and humor.
Grandville Night Market
Store is open & Heather is setting up a table at the Grandville Night Market!
Stuff the bus for United Way
Heather has been a passionate supporter and advocate of this campaign for years. She is looking forward to being able to host this school supply drive in her store. GOAL: 300 items (lets crush it and set the bar high for 2026).
James and I built this back in 2023, and it has collected over 500 items.
Paint with Clint Creates
Paint with me featuring Fantasy Romance Illustrator and Cover Artist Clint Creates
$48
Sign Up @ Pages & Grapes
Join Clint for a fun filled evening of painting book inspired artwork on a 9x12 canvas. Let’s get creative together, talk about spicy books, and listen to Booktok inspired music!
For adults, all skill levels welcome, and all art supplies are provided. Wine samples available as well as bottles, and of course MANY romance novels for your TBR pile to choose from.
Chapter Two: A Romance Resale
Do you have new to gently used Romance books (especially deluxe editions) that you would like to sell (not to the store, but other romance readers)? Please stop in and talk to Heather for more details and signup.
The time frame of the event will depend on signups and tables needed.
Sellers & Buyers: CASH OR CASH APP SALES ONLY!!! Bring enough cash in all denominations, I will not be able to assist with any cash issues.
CANCELLED - TBR Jar Workshop (ticketed event)
Tickets available under our Shop tab at the top of our page - $15
Is your TBR list out of control? Are you stuck in an "I don’t know what to read" mood? Let’s turn that overwhelming pile into a fun, bookish adventure!
Join us for a morning of creativity and bookish inspiration as we make TBR jars! We’ll provide everything you need to personalize your own jar—just bring your TBR list, and we’ll help you turn it into a scroll-filled treasure trove of reading possibilities.
📖✂️✨ Reserve your spot now—space is limited!
Book Swap
* You can bring up to 5 ROMANCE BOOKs
* Arrive no later than 2pm
* Swap begins at 2:10pm
Our book swap has become wildly popular—thank you for making it such a hit! That said, it was never meant to be a 'trade a falling-apart book for a like-new one' situation. Please bring books in good condition so everyone walks away feeling good about the swap. Let’s keep it fair and fabulous.
NEW RULES
* Books must be in great condition
* NO Mass Market Paperbacks
* NO books from a library or church
* If you are expecting to get a book that was released in the last couple of years...do not bring books that were released decades ago.