KISS, MARRY, K*ll: Cara Tanamachi in conversation with Chandra Blumberg

Schedule

Thu Jul 16 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

5915 6th Ave A, Kenosha, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53140 | Kenosha, WI

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Will she catch feelings ... or catch a killer?
Join contemporary romance author Cara Tanamachi at Blue House Books on Thursday, July 16th, at 6:30 p.m., where she will be discussing "Kiss, Marry, K*ll", a rom-com murder mystery! Cara will be chatting all things romance, her newest release, and more with fellow romance author Chandra Blumberg ("The Fix-Up Feud"). Both authors will also be answering questions from the audience and signing books!
Come celebrate with these fabulous Chicago authors and grab signed books!
This event requires a $5 reservation deposit. Get all the details here: https://withfriends.co/event/28277274

ABOUT KISS, MARRY, K*ll:
True crime podcaster Ella Takeda is a sucker for a good mystery. She has an uncanny knack for pinpointing killers ... until she gets it wrong. Turns out that identifying an innocent man as the Canceled Killer—a serial murderer who targets high-profile fraudsters—is cause for immediate backlash.
Now she’s returned to her small Midwest town, but the Canceled Killer may not be done with her yet. Ella has a terrible suspicion she’s his next target ... and worse, she might be dating him. Could it be Jude, the sexy, cheese-loving nerd her mom is convinced she’s going to marry? Or Aaron, the hot Chicago detective who’s the walking embodiment of every Swipe Right fantasy? And finally, there’s Mateo—a Hollywood stunt double who’s got allll the right moves.
Trusting guys is hard enough, especially when one wants her dead. Will she be able to unmask the killer before she becomes the next victim?

ABOUT CARA TANAMACHI:
Cara Tanamachi is the "USA Today" bestselling author of the Emma-Award Winning, "The Takeover", and the Diverse Writers and Readers International romance book literary award winner, "The Second You’re Single". She also writes under the name Cara Lockwood, and has written 38 books and counting, including "I Do (But I Don’t)", which became an original Lifetime Movie. She wrote the novelization of "The Dater’s Handbook", a Hallmark movie starring Meghan Markle. She lives near Chicago with her spouse and blended family.

ABOUT THE FIX-UP FEUD:
First rule of renovating:
Don’t kiss your contractor…

Only, Maddie Briar already broke that rule. Last night, she didn’t know Jake Winn was her contractor. He was just the handsome local she’d shared a drink with and a flirty get-to-know-you conversation that ended in a mind-blowing kiss! Now, though, Jake is not only the grumpy foreman handling the renovation for her new catering business, but also the guy she outbid for the building…and her neighbor! With both their reputations and futures on the line, every decision ends in a standoff. Can Maddie and Jake set aside the barbs—and electric chemistry—to get the job done?
From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.

ABOUT CHANDRA BLUMBERG:
Chandra Blumberg writes funny, heartwarming love stories about characters that feel real and relatable. She's the author of five novels, and her first book, "Digging Up Love", received a starred review from "Booklist" and was named a Top 10 Romance Debut of 2022. "Second Tide’s the Charm", a STEM-focused rom-com, was an Amazon Editors’ Pick for Best Romance. Her books have been featured in the "Los Angeles Times", "Chicago Magazine", and "Ebony".
Born and raised in Michigan, Chandra moved to the Chicago area after graduating from Michigan State University. When she’s not writing, she enjoys lifting heavy barbells at the gym, making a mess of the kitchen while baking alongside her four kids, and traveling with her family.
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