Lauren Appelbaum with Heather McBreen — ''An Introvert's Guide to Life and Love', 19 September | AllEvents

Lauren Appelbaum with Heather McBreen — ''An Introvert's Guide to Life and Love'

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Fri, 19 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm

6504 20th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98115

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Fri, 19 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm (PDT)

6504 20th Ave NE, Washington 98115

6504 20th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115-6944, United States

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Lauren Appelbaum with Heather McBreen — ''An Introvert's Guide to Life and Love'
When she inherits a seaside cottage, a remote worker must leave her Seattle apartment and learn to connect with others in real life.

Third Place Books is pleased to welcome Rachel Weiss's Group Chat author Lauren Appelbaum for a conversation about her new novel, An Introvert's Guide to Life and Love ― a charming and timely love story about an introverted remote worker whose life takes an unexpected turn when she inherits a seaside cottage in Florida and the community that comes with it. Lauren will be joined in conversation by romance writer Heather McBreen, author of Wedding Dashers.

This event is free and open to the public. For important updates, RSVP is highly recommended in advance. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. Sustain our author series by purchasing a copy of the featured book!

About An Introvert's Guide to Life and Love. . .
Inheriting a seaside cottage comes with strings attached in this touching romance where an introverted remote worker must leave her city apartment and learn to connect with others—and find love—in real life.

Mallory Rosen loves working from home—minimum contact with others suits her just fine. Nothing could make her leave her comfortable Seattle apartment. Until she inherits her late grandmother’s seaside cottage . . . with strings attached: Take care of your grandfather.

Fine. She can quickly check on Gramps, rent out the cottage, and return to her life. Yet when she arrives at the independent living community, the WiFi keeps dropping, Gramps interrupts her meetings, and the cottage needs renovating—according to the handsome, extroverted property manager.

So much for grand plans. Soon Mal finds herself caught up in senior citizen aerobics, new friendships, nightly chats with Gramps—and in the sparks flying with her charming property manager. Then, just when her new life and chance at love feel worth leaving her safety net behind, she gets the worst notice ever: All employees must return to the office.



Praise for An Introvert's Guide to Life and Love. . .
"The slow burn of Mallory falling for Daniel as well as Florida is full of lush and lovely scenes, and Mallory is a pleasurable narrator who readers will root for. Like a good soak in a hot tub near the beach.”
—Kirkus Reviews

"Appelbaum is a rising powerhouse in the world of contemporary romance."
—Sara Goodman Confino, author of Don't Forget to Write

Lauren Appelbaum works as a technical editor and has been writing fiction since she could hold a pencil (usually when she’s supposed to be doing other things). She lives in Seattle with her family.

Heather McBreen currently lives in Seattle, WA, but spent the best year of her life living in London where she completed an MA degree in arts and cultural management. When she's not writing or reading books about kissing, she can be found surfing the web for travel deals and plotting her next adventure.

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Lauren Appelbaum with Heather McBreen — ''An Introvert's Guide to Life and Love', 19 September | AllEvents
Lauren Appelbaum with Heather McBreen — ''An Introvert's Guide to Life and Love'
Fri, 19 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm