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Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating romance with five acclaimed local authors at our Romance Author Roundtable. As part of our 2025: A Year of Local Authors series, this event is designed for readers who love stories filled with passion, heart, and happily-ever-afters. We’re thrilled to partner with the Hermosa Beach Museum for this special night! The evening will begin at 5:00 PM at the HBFoL Bookstore, where guests can explore our curated book selection. Then, at 6:00PM, we’ll move to the museum for an engaging panel discussion with our featured authors: - Alison Aimes: USA Today bestselling author of steamy sci-fi, fantasy, and contemporary romance - Jayci Lee: Writing swoon-worthy Korean American love stories - Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka: High school sweethearts turned bestselling romance duo - AJ Wynn: Crafting compelling tales of love, mystery, and imagination Come hear these talented storytellers share their insights, inspirations, and the magic behind their novels. Whether you're a longtime romance fan or just discovering the genre, this event promises an evening filled with lively conversation and literary passion. To support the HB Friends of the Library in featuring incredible local and regional authors, providing refreshments, and expanding programs, please consider donating here: https://givebutter.com/hbfolauthors. To support the Hermosa Beach Museum in cohosting these events and developing historical programming, please consider donating here: https://hermosabeachmuseum-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1306805. Make your gift today and help us bring more stories to life!