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Author Discussion and Signing: Luna Pierce + Ava Rani
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Featured Book
Dangerous Haven
From Amazon bestselling author Luna Pierce comes a standalone dark romance and book one in the Brothers of Sin series. From the first reckless kiss to a wildfire of forbidden desire, Dangerous Haven draws you into a shadowed world where survival means risking everything... especially your heart. Pre-order now to secure your stunning deluxe first print edition featuring sprayed edges and exclusive bonus content, only while supplies last.
London Gardella is running; broken, bruised, and desperate for safety. When she arrives in New York City, she’s clinging to the last hope she has left; finding sanctuary with a stranger who wants nothing to do with her.
Archer Sin is a reclusive billionaire hacker—tattooed, brooding, and razor-sharp— he thrives in the shadows. He reluctantly agrees to keep her safe, but only if she follows his two rules:
No touching his computers.
No falling in love.
Archer’s inked fingers rarely leave his keyboards, but his eyes never stop watching London… stalking her every move, sparking a fire neither can ignore. Then comes a reckless, forbidden kiss.
Rules shatter. Walls crumble. Desire ignites.
Trust is a risk neither can afford, but survival means facing the truth: sometimes, the safest haven is the most dangerous place of all.
About This Event
From bestselling author Luna Pierce comes a standalone dark romance and book one in the Brothers of Sin series. From the first reckless kiss to a wildfire of forbidden desire, Dangerous Haven draws you into a shadowed world where survival means risking everything... especially your heart.
Join us at Cupid's Bookshop for an author discussion and signing with Luna Pierce as she discusses her new book Dangerous Haven with conversation partner Ava Rani (Out of Her League)
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Cupid's Bookshop - 4347 Main Street. Philadelphia, PA 19127
Tickets: $25 per person — includes event entry, 1 paperback copy of Dangerous Haven.
This event is 18+; no one under the age of 18 will be permitted into the event.
EVENT DETAILS
6:15PM: Doors Open – Settle in, take some time to shop, pick up your copy of Dangerous Haven, and browse our collection of books by Luna Pierce and Ava Rani
6:30PM: Introduction
6:35PM: Discussion Begins – In Conversation with Luna and Ava
~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. The line will be in order of seating row.
8:30 PM: Event Wraps Up – Thanks for joining us!
Limited copies of Luna's and Ava's books will be available for purchase at the event. If you would like to guarantee any back titles, please purchase online and select pickup. Please note in the order comments that this is for the event. An admission ticket is required in addition to a purchase of any add-ons.
Luna will be signing a maximum of three books from home, but only Dangerous Haven will be personalized. This is subject to change at any time at the author's discretion.
Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon!
ACCESSIBILITY & PARKING
Check-in will take place at Cupid's Bookshop.
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:
London Gardella is running; broken, bruised, and desperate for safety. When she arrives in New York City, she’s clinging to the last hope she has left; finding sanctuary with a stranger who wants nothing to do with her.
Archer Sin is a reclusive billionaire hacker—tattooed, brooding, and razor-sharp— he thrives in the shadows. He reluctantly agrees to keep her safe, but only if she follows his two rules:
No touching his computers.
No falling in love.
Archer’s inked fingers rarely leave his keyboards, but his eyes never stop watching London… stalking her every move, sparking a fire neither can ignore. Then comes a reckless, forbidden kiss.
Rules shatter. Walls crumble. Desire ignites.
Trust is a risk neither can afford, but survival means facing the truth: sometimes, the safest haven is the most dangerous place of all.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Luna Pierce is the author of gritty romance, both dark contemporary and paranormal. She adores writing broken characters you won’t help but fall for on their journey to find themselves and fight for what they love. Her stories are for the hopelessly romantic who enjoy grit, angst, and passion. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her consuming way too much coffee, making endless to-do lists, listening to Taylor Swift, and spending time with her daughter and cats in small-town Ohio.
ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER:
Ava Rani is a USA Today bestselling author writing messy love stories with HEAs. The daughter of two immigrants, her Indian-American roots peek out in different ways in all her novels. She loves to write diverse stories featuring flawed characters who have real problems, powerful friendships, and chosen families who support each other. When she’s not writing, she’s probably traveling the world in search of new wines to stock her cellar and delicious food to satiate her latest craving. Stateside, she lives the city-girl life with her husband, adorable son and loyal labradoodle.
Featured Authors
Luna Pierce
Gritty romance for those who like to get in their feels. Luna Pierce is a multiple-time Amazon Top 100 bestselling author of gritty romance novels spanning dark contemporary and paranormal genres. Her work focuses on flawed, complex characters and the powerful connections that form when love collides with trauma, secrets, and redemption. With a heavy emphasis on emotional authenticity, her stories explore the beauty and pain of loving deeply while carrying the weight of the past. Known for her raw, emotionally immersive style, Luna examines themes of healing, self-acceptance, and resilience. Her characters are shaped by difficult histories and personal loss, forcing them to confront their inner demons as they navigate love and identity. Through high-stakes emotional arcs, her stories challenge what it means to fight for love, especially when it feels undeserved or out of reach. Luna’s romances balance darkness with hope, pairing grit and angst with deeply satisfying emotional payoff. Her work remains rooted in character-driven narratives that resonate long after the final page. She is drawn to exploring devotion, sacrifice, and the courage it takes to choose connection over fear. Her stories are written for readers who crave intensity, vulnerability, and passion, and who believe love is most powerful when it is tested, earned, and fiercely protected. Luna’s work appeals to hopeless romance who are unafraid of emotional depth and the complexity of the human experience. Based in small-town Ohio, Luna balances her writing career with motherhood. When she isn’t working on her next book, she can be found listening to Taylor Swift while consuming far too much coffee, making endless to-do lists, and spending time with her daughter and cats. Through her work, Luna aims to create unforgettable romance stories that are emotionally honest, boldly imperfect, and deeply human.
Ava Rani
A USA Today Bestselling Author crafting diverse, love stories that sizzle with passion and intrigue. Ava Rani writes messy rich people. Passion burns as brightly as the glittering worlds her characters live in. Her stories celebrate flawed, real characters navigating love, power, and scandal in some of the most glamorous settings imaginable. If you’re here for scandals, secrets, and sizzling romance—you’ve come to the right place. There’s something irresistible about characters who seem to have it all—until they fall in love. And honestly, who doesn’t love a little scandal?
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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Author Signing Julian Winters + Erik J Brown
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Book Bedazzling Night
Bedazzle your next favorite read at Cupid's Bookshop! This is a fun, crafty event where you can decorate a paperback with rhinestones, gems, and other sparkly embellishments, transforming them into the prettiest edition to display on your shelf! The event is $35 per person, which includes your choice of a paperback to bedazzle. A bedazzling kit will be available for use at this event.
Author Signing: Kate Fox
Join us at Cupid's Bookshop for an author signing with Kate Fox, celebrating her new paranormal romance, SUCCUBUS Date: Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 Time: 1-3pm Location: Cupid's Bookshop - 4347 Main Street. Philadelphia, PA 19127 Tickets: FREE. We recommend preordering your book to guarantee a copy and select PICKUP. If you would like to guarantee any back titles, please purchase online and select pickup. If you are unable to attend the event, but would like to receive a signed and personalize copy, please order online and note in the order that you would like it signed and/or personalized. Kate will be signing a maximum of three books from home, but at least 1 copy has to be purchased at Cupid's Bookshop. No exceptions. This is subject to change at any time at the author's discretion. ACCESSIBILITY & PARKING: Event will take place at Cupid's Bookshop. 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: Her touch kills, his saves the dying. Are they fated, or forbidden? Tempest Dunlap loves romance novels, but she knows she’ll never have her own happily-ever-after. She is a sweatpants-wearing doula who homeschools her seven-year-old niece in suburban New Jersey. Unfortunately, she’s also a succubus: Every man she’s ever kissed has died. But Tempest is a good person who never intended to be a murderer, so she’s sworn off love forever. Then she meets Joel Tav, a gorgeous, gentle doctor who makes celibacy feel impossible. Tempest knows she can’t touch him—or tell him his brother was the last man she dated and accidentally killed. Meanwhile, a vigilante is hunting people with dark powers, and Tempest is next. Should she keep hiding in her safe, lonely life, or should she embrace the darkness she fears and risk the ultimate forbidden romance? Maybe Tempest will get her love story after all . . . or maybe she’ll become its villain. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: KATE FOX lives with her husband, daughters, and two fluffy cats in an old house in an old town in the universally admired state of New Jersey, where she looks for magic in mundane places. Her favorite trope is enemies to lovers, as long as they're really enemies.