I Kissed Her First Release Party with Betty Cayouette

An aspiring chef and world-famous popstar cook up what starts to sound like a love song in this sapphic new adult debut from Betty Cayouette
About this Event

Be the first to get your hands on by bestselling author Betty Cayouette at her official release party!

In conversation with host of the Boston bookclub Common Reads, Elie Delaney, Betty will discuss her irresistible new sapphic romance, following aspiring chef Riley as she trades a Cape Cod lobster shack for the adventure of a lifetime cooking on a European tour for none other than global pop sensation Luna Leya. As stolen moments in Paris, intimate dinners in Andalucía, and undeniable chemistry blur the line between friendship and something more, Riley and Luna must decide if they're willing to risk their carefully planned futures for a chance at their own love story.

After the author's conversation, stick around for a meet and greet and book signing to celebrate the novel's release. Betty will sign and personalize I Kissed Her First as well as up to two titles brought from home.

As a bonus, Betty is bringing a custom cake inspired by the book, and a handmade I Kissed Her First book charm created by the author herself. Grab a slice, a charm, a signature and your next swoony story!

EVENT DETAILS

• 6:30 PM: Doors Open – Settle in and get ready for a great discussion!
• 7:00 PM: Discussion Begins – Betty and Elie will dive into I Kissed Her First.
• 7:45 PM: Q&A Session – Your chance to ask the author anything!
• 8:00 PM: Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations – Meet the author, get your book signed, snap a photo, and feel free to shop the store for your next favorite read!
• 8:30 PM: Head to the register to make any final purchases.
• 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.

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

BETTY CAYOUETTE is an author, viral video content creator and cinematographer. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Brandeis University in only three years, and currently lives in Salem, Massachusetts. Betty created @bettysbooklist, the viral TikTok/Instagram account which is one of the top book recommendation accounts in the world and is featured in outlets such as The Boston Globe, Euronews, Fox News, The London Times and Glamour UK. One Last Shot was her debut novel.

ABOUT I KISSED HER FIRST

An aspiring chef and world-famous popstar cook up what starts to sound like a love song in this sapphic new adult debut from Betty Cayouette.

This is Riley’s last summer as a chef. At least, this is what she’s promised her dads, who run a Cape Cod lobster shack and don’t want their daughter to follow in their stress-ridden footsteps. So Riley decides to go big and audition as a private chef for a singer’s European tour. When she finds out she got the gig, she’s thrilled. But when she learns that the singer she’ll be cooking for is Luna Leya, she and her sister’s favorite popstar? She almost can’t believe it.

Soon enough, Riley and Luna strike up an unexpected friendship, much to Luna’s manager’s disapproval. Luna should be focused on getting her Grammy, which means pulling off this tour without a hitch and continuing to date the notorious singer/heart throb/beloved bad boy Hudson, who’s rocketed her to a new level of fame with their hit single. Luna should definitely not be sneaking off to the Eiffel Tower and private Andalucian dinners to spend time with Riley. As the two get closer, Riley thinks she might be losing her mind. Is it possible the Luna Leya is flirting with her? And is there a world where Riley could keep her dream of being a chef alive? Soon, things will reach a tipping point and both Riley and Luna will be left wondering: could their story be a love song after all?

ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER

Elie Delaney is a Boston-based literary and lifestyle content creator, and founder of Common Reads - a book club for girls in Boston. With over 4,000 members in the book club's broadcast channel on Elie's Instagram, Common Reads fosters a community of passionate readers who come together to have meaningful conversations about their book of the month while creating new friendships.

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PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO

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