# Event Details - **Event Name**: Christina Lauren, The Romance Revival with Rainy Day Books - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Celebrate this release with fellow romance authors Ali Hazelwood, Julie Soto, and Susan Lee in Kansas City!About this EventJoin Rainy Day Books at Unity Temple to celebrate the newest release from author duo Christina Lauren, The Romance Revival!Event LogisticsThis event takes place in Unity Temple's Sanctuary and includes a conversation between the Christina Lauren author duo, as well as Ali Hazelwood, Julie Soto, and Susan Lee, followed by an extended audience Q&A.Doors Open - Event doors open at 6:00 p.m. While you may queue outside the venue, no access to the event space will be granted ahead of this time. If you have any accessibility concerns that preclude you from standing in line, please reach out to hello@rainydaybooks.com to arrange a separate entry.Signed Books & Personalization - Event books will be PRE-SIGNED, and you will receive your pre-signed book upon check-in. All attendees will receive an exclusive tour art print inspired by the book.There will be no signing line or fan photos once the event has concluded. Additional backlist will be made available for purchase. Backlist will be signed and have Christina Lauren’s signature only. Signed backlist from the moderators will also be available for purchase.Signing details are subject to change depending on author and publisher needs.ADA Accessibility - This event is hosted in the historic Unity Temple. While the Sanctuary space is ADA accessible, some seats are not (including the entire balcony). We offer specific ADA tickets to meet attendees' needs. Please read through the ticket options carefully if you have any concerns. You may also reach out to hello@rainydaybooks.com for one of our staff members to personally assist you with your ADA needs or arrange for early entry.The BooksThe Romance RevivalNew York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren returns with an unforgettable romance in which a fateful accident erases a troubled marriage from memory—and a scientific breakthrough gives love one extraordinary do-over.Three years ago, scientist Emery Finch did something completely out of character: She got married. To Luca—the impossibly charming landscaper she met on one blistering night in Vegas who made her laugh, made her dance, made her feel.But now, Emery is consumed by her top research, missing dinners, forgetting anniversaries, and promising herself Luca will understand once her cutting-edge discoveries come to light. Until the unthinkable happens: A tragic accident takes Luca from her.Desperate not to lose him, Emery breaks every rule, using the classified technology she’s developed to bring him back to life. And Luca would probably thank her for it, if only he could remember her. Their first kiss, their Sunny Sundays at the beach, the life they built together...all of it is gone.It may be a miracle of science, but for Emery it’s her one shot at a second chance. And this time, she won’t waste it—because true love is always worth reviving.The AuthorsChristina Lauren is the combined pen name of longtime writing partners and best friends Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, the New York Times, USA TODAY, and #1 internationally bestselling authors of the Beautiful and Wild Seasons series, Autoboyography, Love and Other Words, Roomies, Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating, The Unhoneymooners, The Soulmate Equation, Something Wilder, The True Love Experiment, The Paradise Problem, and The Romance Revival. You can find them online at ChristinaLaurenBooks.com or @ChristinaLauren on Instagram.Ali Hazelwood is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Mate, Problematic Summer Romance, and The Love Hypothesis, as well as a writer of peer-reviewed articles about brain science, in which no one makes out and the ever after is not always happy. Originally from Italy, she lived in Germany and Japan before moving to the US to pursue a PhD in neuroscience. When Ali is not at work, she can be found crocheting, eating cake pops, or watching sci-fi movies with her three feline overlords (and her slightly-less-feline husband).Julie Soto is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, playwright, and actress originally from Sacramento, CA. Her musical Generation Me won the 2017 New York Musical Festival’s Best Musical award, as well as Best Book for her script. She is a musical theater geek, fandom nerd, and the author of many spicy fan fictions. Julie now lives in Fort Bragg, CA, with her dog, Charlie. She is probably drinking coffee as you read this.Susan Lee is a USA Today bestselling author of both young adult and adult romantic comedies. Her work has been featured in national outlets such as Buzzfeed, NPR, People Magazine and Pop Sugar. Kirkus Reviews calls Susan’s voice “honest, fresh and thoughtful”. Susan built a career as an executive at some of today’s hottest companies. Now she channels her energy into publishing Happily Ever Afters for those historically underrepresented in Romance. When she is not writing Susan can be found devouring fic on AO3, building mechanical keyboards, and catering to the every whim of her senior diva chihuahua, Buttercup.Please Note: There are no refunds for this event. If you are unable to attend, your book will be available for pickup at Rainy Day Books starting the following day. If you are not local, we'll be happy to mail it to you upon request. Thank you for your support!We will hold your event book in-store for a maximum of 6 months following the event. If you have not retrieved your book in that time period, it will be donated. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/christina-lauren-the-romance-revival-with-rainy-day-books/100001988860283647 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, live-music, science-fair, theatre, entertainment, festivals, sports, music, comedy, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 40.55, max: 51.99, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kansas City - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: Unity Temple on the Plaza - **lat**: 39.0421855 - **long**: -94.59507699999999 - **full address**: Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 West 47th Street, Kansas City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Christina Lauren, The Romance Revival with Rainy Day Books - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/59dc3e35875e56d2f19cfebc5b28bf2874faf6ceac6c983b96af63baab06eeb2-rimg-w1200-h600-dcefac29-gmir.jpg?v=1778301213 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Christina Lauren, The Romance Revival with Rainy Day Books being held? - **A:** Christina Lauren, The Romance Revival with Rainy Day Books takes place on Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 West 47th Street, Kansas City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Christina Lauren, The Romance Revival with Rainy Day Books? - **A:** Christina Lauren, The Romance Revival with Rainy Day Books is organized by Rainy Day Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Christina Lauren, The Romance Revival with Rainy Day Books is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kansas City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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