Author Ann Rose at The Bookies Bookstore

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

7 PM - 8 PM

Join us to celebrate author Ann Rose's newest queer romance novel, A Hexcellent Chance to Fall in Love. Ann will be in conversation with local author Jenny Elder Moke, and will sign copies of her book after the program.

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About the bookIn this slightly spooky paranormal romance, will two women finally break their curse and get the happily ever after they’ve fought for?

Each year, when no one is paying attention, The Dead of Night Halloween store appears in a new location with its giant sign and great low prices. No one sees them setting up or tearing down—one day it’s just there and then, two days after Halloween, it’s gone.

Pepper White knows exactly how this works. For five years, ever since the last Keeper of the Store tricked her, she has been cursed—appearing when the store does, and disappearing when it goes away. People will remember The Dead of Night, but they’ll completely forget Pepper. That is, until Christina Loring walks in the door. Their chemistry is instantaneous and, for the first time in five years, Pepper finds herself wishing for more time.

But how do you tell the girl you’re falling for that you’re cursed and that you only have ten weeks together before Christina forgets . . . everything? To have a chance at happily ever after, Pepper has to do the one thing she swore she wouldn’t—find the right treat to trick someone else into taking on the curse. But all’s fair in love and spells, and this spooky season, Pepper and Christina are ready to stir up trouble in the name of love.

Themes: contemporary romance, queer sapphic romance, magical realism, paranormal elements, cozy

About the AuthorAnn Rose is a typical Taurus—loyal but stubborn which means being an author is the perfect career for her. Growing up she thought everyone told themselves stories in their heads, so imagine her surprise when she found out this wasn’t true. While asking the private group chat for ideas on what to include in this bio, Ann was reminded that some of her greatest qualities are her awesome best friends from high school—a fact she couldn’t argue with. She loves dark chocolate, sarcasm, her family, tacos, and her cats—obviously not in that order. Ann likes to write stories that have a balance of humor and heart, and while she thinks she’s hysterical, she’ll let you be the ultimate judge of that. Ann is also the author of The Seemingly Impossible Love Life of Amanda Dean.

About the ModeratorJenny Elder Moke is the author of award-winning children’s and adult literature. She enjoys fast-paced adventures with plenty of mysteries, surprising turns, and laughs along the way. When she’s not writing, you can find her knitting, puzzling, or fighting imaginary crime as a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. She Doesn't Have a Clue is her adult debut, and the sequel is coming in January 2026. Jenny lives in Denver, CO.

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