Big Stick Energy by Sarina Bowen Release Hosted by Lovebound Library

Schedule

Wed Jul 01 2026 at 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

First Baptist Church of Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City, UT

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Join us to celebrate Sarina Bowen’s release of Big Stick Energy!
About this Event

Sarina Bowen will be joined by Bree Wiley for conversation. Afterwards we will open it up to audience Q&A, and you'll have a chance to meet with the author and have your books signed. Your ticket includes a signed copy of Big Stick Energy.

Doors open at 6:00 PM. When you check in you will be given your book. Meet and greet will be called by rows starting with the front and moving back. 

  • 6:00 PM - Doors
  • 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM - Author discussion
  • 7:15 PM - 7:30 PM - Audience Q&A
  • 7:45 PM - END - Meet and greet & signing/photo line

Sarina & Bree will personalize up to two books and sign additional books/items.


About Big Stick Energy:

A hockey team captain and a bubbly staffer mix business with pleasure when they start fake dating through the wedding season in this hot sports romance perfect for fans of Mariana Zapata​ and Elle Kennedy. 

Darcy Kendrick is used to putting out fires. As an overworked admin to a hockey team, she’s seen it all. But nothing prepares her for accidentally DMing her very private, very NSFW fantasy to the subject of this fantasy: team captain Eric Tremaine. Nobody actually dies of embarrassment. Right?

But when a wedding invite puts them on a collision course with her chaotic family and his emotionally fraught past, Eric suggests a plan: they fake-date their way through the “Wedding Experience.” It’s mutually beneficial. Totally strategic. And definitely not real. Except between mini tacos, slow dances and lingering glances, Eric starts to wonder if the sharp-tongued assistant with a bottomless to-do list might be the one person who truly sees him. And for Darcy? The fire in her heart might be the only one she can’t put out.

It’s supposed to be fake. It’s supposed to be temporary. So why is it so hard to walk away?


****Event Agreement***

Purchase of an event ticket entitles attendees to a signed copy of the event book and access to the event as described above. Lovebound Library can not guarantee the inclusion of any art prints, stickers, or other such items provided by the author(s) as bonuses for those who attended the event or participated in their meet and greet lines.

Please note that tickets are non-refundable. This policy includes the cost of the event book. To prevent scalpers from buying up limited tickets in order to get signed books for resale, Lovebound Library does not offer any shipment services for those who are unable to attend the event. If you purchase your ticket and are unable to attend the event, you can pick up your copy of the event book in person from Lovebound Library within a 2-week timeframe. No exceptions.

Those unable to attend may have another attendee pick up their book(s) on their behalf at the event. In order to claim the book, the designated attendee must have a copy of your event ticket or the name and full order number associated with your purchase. No book(s) will be released to participants without this information. No exceptions. Lovebound Library is no longer responsible for the event book once it has been marked as picked up, whether that is by the individual who purchased the ticket or a proxy.

For the health and safety of all guests, we respectfully request that anyone experiencing symptoms of illness on the day of the event please stay home.

All Lovebound Library events, unless otherwise stated, are 18+ only. Any children under the age of 18 will not be allowed entry to the event. No exceptions.

By purchasing this ticket, you are acknowledging that you have read the event information and agreement in full, as well as consenting to the possible use of your likeness in photos or videos on Lovebound’s social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.).


***ADA***

Lovebound offers front of the line passes to those in need of an ADA accommodation. Just let the staff member or volunteer handing out books know, and we will get you into the ADA group for singings/meet and greets. If you are in need of additional ADA accommodation, please contact [email protected].


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First Baptist Church of Salt Lake City, 777 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City, United States

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