Book Launch for SO IT GROWS by Queer Romance Author Andie Burke
Featured Book
So It Grows
From USA Today bestselling author Andie Burke comes this cozy small town business-rivals-to-lovers romance about finding joy where you least expect it. Felicity Gallagher thought inheriting her aunt’s plant shop would be the fresh start she needed after the worst year of her life. She never expected that the trendy, mac and cheese themed restaurant next door–and its inconveniently hot chef–might be her downfall. Nicolas Holm-Bozic is arrogant and presumptuous and just flat-out gets under her skin. Felicity has made ignoring him an art form—until the exploding popularity of his restaurant leads to renewed interest in Felicity’s quirky corner of Kansas. Now, a greedy developer is threatening both their businesses with a towering parking garage that could steal the sunlight from her plants. With her shop’s future in jeopardy, Felicity must join forces with her least favorite neighbor. As the pair fight back, Nic and Felicity’s formerly contentious relationship blooms into something new, but hidden battle scars, old secrets, and a devastating storm threaten everything they’ve built. Will they choose to cut and run, or are they finally ready to put down permanent roots? Andie Burke’s So It Grows is chock-full of heat, heart, emotion, humor, and everything in between.
This book will be available for purchase at the event.
About This Event
We are excited to celebrate local romance author Andie Burke on Tuesday, September 22 from 6:00-7:00 pm at Frederick Book Arts Center. Join us to hear about Andie’s new novel, *So It Grows*! The story follows new plant shop owner Felicity as she teams up with her hot business rival Nicolas to face off against a greedy developer threatening both their businesses. Andie will be in-conversation with Chip Pons, USA Today bestselling author of Dearly Departed. Following their conversation, Andie will answer questions and sign books. Copies of So It Grows will be available for purchase at the event.
We are thrilled that Take Root is joining us with some plants for sale from their local shop! Take Root is a welcoming and vibrant interior plant shop located in the heart of historic Downtown Frederick, MD specializing in a variety of stunning houseplants and accessories.
Location: Frederick Book Arts Center, 127 S. Carroll Street, Frederick, MD 21701
This event is free and open to the public. We are proud to partner with Frederick Book Arts Center and Take Root for this event.
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Featured Author
Andie Burke
ANDIE BURKE writes books that kick-off with hilarious disasters and end in swoon-worthy happily ever afters. She’s the USA Today bestselling author of With Stars in Her Eyes, Fall for Him, and Fly with Me. She lives in Maryland with her partner and two kids and also works as a pediatric radiology nurse.
In Conversation With
Chip Pons
Chip Pons grew up in a small lake town in Northern Michigan, where he discovered the kind of stories that make you believe in magic, love, and second chances. Now based in Washington, DC with his dream of a husband, he writes romances rooted in queer joy and the belief that everyone deserves their happily ever after.
About the Venue
Frederick Book Arts Center
Presented by Curious Iguana Books
127 S. Carroll Street
Frederick, MD 21701
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