Author Discussion + Signing Event: Betty Corrello and Morgan Elizabeth
Featured Book
Back for Seconds
From Cosmopolitan's Cosmo Reads imprint comes BACK FOR SECONDS, a sexy, sensory exploration of how food, sex, connection, and community can make even the darkest days shine bright with hope and love. It's about letting yourself be seen—mess and all. Two cups of chaos, a dash of generational trauma, and a pinch of Christmas magic. June Alfiero is just trying to survive her first Christmas post-divorce. If growing up the only daughter of Evergreen's boardwalk pizza king taught her anything, it's how to eat or be eaten. She's done indulging family drama; she refuses to play games with her ex; and she definitely will not be falling for the viral vegan homecook she accidentally dragged on TikTok after one too many margaritas. But when June comes face-to-face with the Adonis himself, Joey Pagano is nothing like his digital footprint. He's patient. Earnest. Maddeningly kind. And navigating his own heartbreak. The more time they spend together, sharing home-cooked meals and soft confessions, the more June's hardened exterior begins to melt. Suddenly, her small Jersey Shore town is serving up more than bittersweet nostalgia: it's late-night kitchen experiments, flirty bickering, shared secrets, and the kind of steady companionship June had given up on. Joey doesn't shy away from her mess—he pulls up a chair, pours a glass of wine, and asks for seconds. With every boardwalk stroll and cozy, flour-dusted moment, June feels something inside her unclench. Maybe healing doesn't have to be quiet. Maybe it can be loud, joyful, and a little chaotic—just like Evergreen at Christmas. But bearing her soul to Joey means risking the kind of heartbreak she's barely recovered from. Will June take a chance on the delicious magic growing between them—or close the door before Joey can knock again?
About This Event
Two cups of chaos, a dash of generational trauma, and a pinch of Christmas magic.
Join us for an exciting author evening with Betty Corrello in conversation discussing the release of Back for Seconds. Betty will be in conversation with Morgan Elizabeth for an engaging discussion about her work, followed by an audience Q+A and book signing.
Date: Tuesday, October 6
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Cupid's Bookshop, 4347 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127
Tickets: $24 per person — includes event entry and one paperback copy of Back for Seconds
This event is 18+; no one under the age of 18 will be permitted into the event.
EVENT DETAILS
6:15 PM: Doors Open – Settle in, take some time to shop, pick up your copy of Back for Seconds, and browse our store
6:30 PM: Discussion Begins – In Conversation with Betty Corrello and Morgan Elizabeth
7:00 PM: Q&A Session – Your chance to ask the authors anything!
7:15 PM: Signing line – Meet the authors, get your books signed, and snap a photo.
8:00 PM: Event Wraps Up – Thanks for joining us!
Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon!
ACCESSIBILITY & PARKING
Check-in will take place at Cupid's Bookshop. There is a ramp to access the front doors. Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance. Email us at cupidsbookshopbookseller@gmail.com and we're more than happy to make arrangements!
Free and paid street and lot parking options are available throughout Manayunk.
BOOK PICKUP POLICY
If you can no longer make it to the event, please contact us ahead of time, and we can get your book personalized for you. In the event that you can no longer attend, and do not contact us, books will be signed but not personalized.
If you can no longer attend the event, books will be held for up to 30 days after the event date. We will email you after the event with pickup or shipment details. If we have not heard from you within 30 days, we may donate or return to inventory.
Thank you for your understanding!
We look forward to welcoming you to our event!
ABOUT THE BOOK:
From Cosmopolitan's Cosmo Reads imprint comes BACK FOR SECONDS, a sexy, sensory exploration of how food, sex, connection, and community can make even the darkest days shine bright with hope and love. It's about letting yourself be seen—mess and all. Two cups of chaos, a dash of generational trauma, and a pinch of Christmas magic.
June Alfiero is just trying to survive her first Christmas post-divorce. If growing up the only daughter of Evergreen's boardwalk pizza king taught her anything, it's how to eat or be eaten.
She's done indulging family drama; she refuses to play games with her ex; and she definitely will not be falling for the viral vegan homecook she accidentally dragged on TikTok after one too many margaritas.
But when June comes face-to-face with the Adonis himself, Joey Pagano is nothing like his digital footprint. He's patient. Earnest. Maddeningly kind. And navigating his own heartbreak.
The more time they spend together, sharing home-cooked meals and soft confessions, the more June's hardened exterior begins to melt.
Suddenly, her small Jersey Shore town is serving up more than bittersweet nostalgia: it's late-night kitchen experiments, flirty bickering, shared secrets, and the kind of steady companionship June had given up on. Joey doesn't shy away from her mess—he pulls up a chair, pours a glass of wine, and asks for seconds.
With every boardwalk stroll and cozy, flour-dusted moment, June feels something inside her unclench. Maybe healing doesn't have to be quiet. Maybe it can be loud, joyful, and a little chaotic—just like Evergreen at Christmas.
But bearing her soul to Joey means risking the kind of heartbreak she's barely recovered from.
Will June take a chance on the delicious magic growing between them—or close the door before Joey can knock again?
ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER:
Morgan is a born and raised Jersey girl, living there with her two boys, toddler daughter, and mechanic husband. She’s addicted to iced espresso, barbecue chips, and Starburst jellybeans. She usually has headphones on, listening to some spicy audiobook or Taylor Swift. There is rarely an in between.
Writing has been her calling for as long as she can remember. There’s a framed ‘page one’ of a book she wrote at seven hanging in her childhood home to prove the point. Her entire life she’s crafted stories in her mind, begging to be released but it wasn’t until recently she finally gave them the reigns.
Featured Authors
Betty Corrello
Betty Corrello/B.C. Dolce is an author of contemporary romances and a comedian. Despite her hardened exterior, she is biologically 95% marshmallow. Her greatest passion is writing stories where opposites attract, but love is chosen. In addition to many other troubling things, Betty is a proud Philadelphian. When she's not writing, she can be found fretting about niche historical events most have forgotten––or petting her very tiny dog.
Morgan Elizabeth
Morgan is a born and raised Jersey girl, living there with her two boys, toddler daughter, and mechanic husband. She’s addicted to iced espresso, barbecue chips, and Starburst jellybeans. She usually has headphones on, listening to some spicy audiobook or Taylor Swift. There is rarely an in between. Writing has been her calling for as long as she can remember. There’s a framed ‘page one’ of a book she wrote at seven hanging in her childhood home to prove the point. Her entire life she’s crafted stories in her mind, begging to be released but it wasn’t until recently she finally gave them the reigns.
About the Venue
Cupid's Bookshop
Cupid’s is more than a bookstore, it’s a judgment‑free zone where diverse love stories are celebrated openly. Tina envisioned a store where readers don’t have to hide their favorite tropes—be it aliens, faeries, dragons, or adventure romances—and where workshops, midnight release parties, and author signings are part of the romance culture. Community is at our core. We host monthly book clubs spanning romantasy, contemporary romance, dark romance, and LGBTQ+ titles—each one a welcoming space for readers to gush, cry, debate tropes, and bond over their favorite book boyfriends (and girlfriends, and morally gray magical beings). Whether you're new to romance or a lifelong lover of the genre, our book clubs are designed to make you feel seen, heard, and completely at home.
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