85 Queen: A Date with Tessa Bailey

***Livestream tickets available. Please register here

In-person tickets are sold out.

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In partnership with Romance By The Book.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author and TikTok favorite Tessa Bailey comes a steamy new rom-com about a starchy professor and the bubbly neighbor he clashes with at every turn...

In conversation with Kayleigh Platz

Reviews of Secretly Yours:

'This sexy opposites-attract romantic comedy features witty banter, steamy dialogue, and well-developed characters... Readers will devour Bailey’s latest (after Hook, Line, and Sinker) in one sitting, then go back to again and again to pick up on its intricate subtleties. Highly recommended.' — Library Journal (starred review)

'A haughty professor and a spirited gardener face off in this raunchy and enchanting rom-com from bestseller Bailey... The witty banter and gripping tension will make this a treat for the author’s many fans.' — Publishers Weekly

“Tessa Bailey is the queen of rom-coms. Long may she reign!' — Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Merry Little Meet Cute

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey aspires to three things. Writing hot and unforgettable, character-driven romance, being a good mother and eventually sneaking onto the judging panel on a reality show baking competition. She lives on Long Island, New York with her husband and daughter, writing all day and rewarding herself with a cheese plate and Netflix binges in the evening. If you want sexy, heartfelt, humorous romance with a guaranteed happy ending, you’ve come to the right place.

About the Moderator

Kayleigh Platz is a lifetime writer and avid reader who is passionate about library advocacy. Growing up and working in the Waterloo Region technology and academic sectors, she likes to examine the ways our complex world impacts everyday life. She holds a master’s degree in anthropology, and has defined her career around digital cultures, community building and brand storytelling. While she’ll read any romance she can get her hands on, Kayleigh especially loves to read YA, rom coms and historical romances especially if there’s an enemy to lovers or mistaken identity trope in it. Kayleigh’s favourite reading partner is her cat, Ellie, because she never interrupts Kayleigh when she’s engrossed in a book.

Please note: This is an in-person event taking place in the theatre at our Central Library location (85 Queen St. N.). Doors open at 1:00pm .

Copies of Tessa's books will be available for sale courtesy of Indigo Kitchener. Book signing to follow.

Unable to attend in-person? This event will also be live-streamed. Please select the "Livestream" ticket option to register. The talk will also be recorded and available on our YouTube channel at a later date.

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Cafe Pyrus is open in our Reading Lounge with a selection of coffee, tea, and beverages, as well as sandwiches and snacks. Food and drinks are permitted in the Theatre.

***Limit of two tickets per person. As our events are free, it is our policy to overbook. In case of a full program, your reservation may not guarantee admission. Unclaimed reservations will be released to standby customers ten minutes prior to the start of the program. We recommend that you arrive early.***

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Please don't print your tickets! We're trying to reduce paper waste for 85 Queen events, so please don't bother printing your ticket. We'll either scan your ticket on your smartphone or quickly find your name on our tablets and check you in. The talk starts at 1:30 pm, but doors open at 1:00 pm.