# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Starter Ex Release Bash with Mia Sosa - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: What happens when a professional “starter ex,” a commitment-phobe with a meddling mom, and a few very broken dating rules collide?About this EventJoin us for Release Bash with Mia Sosa, featuring a lively conversation with Boston-based broadcast journalist and radio commentor, Callie Crossley, as they dive into fake dating, family pressure, and the delicious chaos that erupts when pretending not to fall in love becomes impossible. Mia Sosa will dish on the inspiration behind Vanessa and Jason’s one-last-job arrangement, the joy of writing big feelings with laugh-out-loud banter, and why love stories rooted in culture, community, and complicated women hit so hard—while Callie Crossley brings her sharp insight and signature warmth to the conversation. Expect laughs, heart, and plenty of “wait, what would you do?” moments.Tickets include your very own signed copy of The Starter Ex! Stick around for the signature and salutations portion of the evening, guests are welcome to bring past titles of Mia’s from home to have signed as well. EVENT DETAILS6:30 PM: Doors Open – Settle in, grab a drink from our cafe and wine bar, and get ready for a great discussion!7:00 PM: Discussion Begins – Mia and Callie will dive into The Starter Ex.7:45 PM: Q&A Session – Your chance to ask the author anything!8:00 PM: Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations – Meet the author, get your book signed, and snap a photo.8:30 PM: Last call - Grab your final pour from the wine bar.9:00 PM: Event Wraps Up – Thanks for joining us!Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon! If the event sells out, you can join the Eventbrite waitlist by selecting “Reserve a spot” followed by “Join Waitlist”. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer it to the next person.ACCESSIBILITYCheck-in will take place at our front entrance on Brattle Street. If you have any accessibility needs, you're welcome to use our side entrance (located on the right side of the building), which is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp.Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at events@lovestruckbooks.com. We're more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported.We’re always learning and looking for ways to make our events more accessible. If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you!BOOK PICKUP POLICYIf you purchased a book with your event ticket but can’t make it to the event—and don’t request a refund—we’ll happily hold your book for pickup for up to 30 days after the event date.We’ll be in touch via the email you provided at checkout to help coordinate pickup. After 30 days, if we haven’t heard from you or made other arrangements, we’ll consider the book abandoned property and may donate it or return it to inventory so it can find a new home.Thanks so much for your understanding and for supporting our events—we love doing this with you! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3a3838d0-030c-11f1-952b-edf25a5ec216-rimg-w1200-h445-dc060609-gmir.png ABOUT THE STARTER EX"Vanessa Cordero used to run a profitable side gig: For a reasonable fee, she’d date your crush . . . and make his life miserable. Too clingy? Check. Jealous? Check. A parent's worst nightmare? Triple check. By the time Vanessa was done with him, your guy was practically begging for you. Enter Jason Torres, a certified commitment-phobe who doesn't plan on getting married anytime soon, much to his mother’s dismay. What he needs is a temporary girlfriend. A totally inappropriate girlfriend. Someone his mother will hate, so she'll finally abandon her dream of getting him to the altar.Vanessa's younger sister, Lisa, has her eye on Jason, and convinces Vanessa to come out of retirement for one last starter ex engagement. The rules are simple: no touching, no fooling around, and definitely no falling in love. But nothing's going according to plan. Because Vanessa can't ditch Jason no matter how hard she tries to scare him away. And the longer they're around each other, the more neither of them wants to be apart." https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/3a85bc90-030c-11f1-ad67-5d201e5d33ca-rimg-w1200-h445-dc000806-gmir.png ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNERCallie Crossley hosts Under the Radar with Callie Crossley on WGBH 89.7 FM and delivers weekly commentaries on Morning Edition. She is a national and local television and radio commentator, appearing on programs including CNN’s Reliable Sources, PBS NewsHour, The Takeaway, Beat the Press, Basic Black, and Fox 25 Boston’s Morning Show. A former ABC News 20/20 producer and Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow, Crossley lectures widely on media, politics, and race. She is a Harvard fellow and an award-winning journalist whose work on Eyes on the Prize and Boston Public Radio has earned an Oscar® nomination, an Emmy, and multiple national journalism awards. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3ab55810-030c-11f1-97b0-d524e9ee82cb-rimg-w1200-h151-dc000000-gmir.png is a Romance Bookstore and cafe in Harvard Square. to sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about events and other news. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3aea98e0-030c-11f1-ad67-5d201e5d33ca-rimg-w1200-h151-dc000000-gmir.png Our bookstore is home to , open seven days a week!Start your day with expertly crafted espresso drinks, artisanal pastries, and more. In the evening, the bar comes alive with wine, cocktails, sweet treats, charcuterie plates, and more. Enjoy seating indoors or on our covered patio.To stay in the loop, visit the and look for events listed under “George Howell Coffee & Wine Bar” at our Lovestruck Books & Cafe location!Cafe Hours | 8:00am – 4:00pmBar Hours | Sunday – Wednesday: 4:00pm– 8:00pm, Thursday – Friday: 4:00pm – 10:00pmPHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOYour presence at the Lovestruck Books & Cafe event acknowledges that you have been informed of the potential to be documented as part of a video or photo release, and that you grant permission for your likeness to be included in publication of any footage. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/the-starter-ex-release-bash-with-mia-sosa/100001982459436541 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, sports, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 27.45, max: 27.45, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Cambridge - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Lovestruck Books & Cafe - **lat**: 42.3737541 - **long**: -71.12187410000001 - **full address**: Lovestruck Books & Cafe, 44 Brattle Street, Cambridge, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Starter Ex Release Bash with Mia Sosa - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a6ec5a733b9ec95e0e8befddab4c4783b62b25c9da3211fadf3787f17c49209f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf67a45-gmir.jpg?v=1770348663 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Starter Ex Release Bash with Mia Sosa being held? - **A:** The Starter Ex Release Bash with Mia Sosa takes place on Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Lovestruck Books & Cafe, 44 Brattle Street, Cambridge, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Starter Ex Release Bash with Mia Sosa? - **A:** Tickets for The Starter Ex Release Bash with Mia Sosa are priced at USD 27 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEvent Entry + Copy of THE STARTER EXUSD 27 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing The Starter Ex Release Bash with Mia Sosa? - **A:** The Starter Ex Release Bash with Mia Sosa is organized by Lovestruck Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Starter Ex Release Bash with Mia Sosa is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cambridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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