# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Afternoon with Sarina Bowen and M.A. Wardell - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a discussion & signing with authors Sarina Bowen and M.A. Wardell, where romance readers unite for a fun-filled afternoon!About this EventJoin us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating Sarina Bowen & M.A. Wardell's newest releases - Thrown for a Loop and Teacher of the Year!The evening will feature a discussion between Sarina Bowen and M. A. Wardell, followed by an audience Q&A, book signing, and photo opportunity with all the authors. The discussion will begin at 2:00 PM and will be followed by audience Q+A. The signing will begin promptly after the Q+A ends. Ticketing Guidelines:Attendance to the discussion is freeIn order to join a signing line, you must purchase the author(s) book(s) ahead of time on Eventbrite, or day of in store.Signing Guidelines:Each author will sign and personalize up to five books.Both authors will sign anything purchased in-store or through EventbriteGuests may bring books from home to be signed https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3e0c46e0-b4ce-11f0-a066-359a962c76b3-rimg-w493-h740-dc31aed1-gmir.jpg The bad boy of hockey has a few skeletons in his closet. And also a pair of old figure skates… Zoe Carson, former figure skating queen, needs a fresh start as a hockey skating coach. An NHL gig with the New York Legends is her big chance. Unfortunately, that means facing off against the star player who broke her heart ten years ago.Chase Merritt knows his game is off, and he’s on the verge of losing sponsors. But he doesn’t need the ice princess from that intense college summer showing up and telling him what he’s doing wrong—even when she’s right.On the ice, they’re magic. Off the ice, they’re nothing but heat and stubbornness, and everyone on the team is enjoying the show. But when an old video of Zoe and Chase’s figure skating routine goes viral, they’re forced to work together more intimately than ever before. Can the two get it right this time or will the whole world watch them crash and burn? https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/3e8d36b0-b4ce-11f0-a066-359a962c76b3-rimg-w1112-h740-dcd7dcdb-gmir.jpg Sarina Bowen is a #1 Amazon bestselling author, a 24-time USA Today bestseller, and a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary novels. Formerly a derivatives trader on Wall Street, Sarina graduated magna cum laude from Yale University with a BA in economics.A New Englander whose Vermont ancestors cut timber and farmed the north country in the 1760s, Sarina is grateful for the invention of indoor plumbing and wi-fi during the intervening 250 years. She lives with her family on a few wooded acres in New Hampshire.Sarina's books are published in more than 15 languages with twenty or so international publishers. She is a sitting council member on the Authors Guild, with committee work in finance and advocacy. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3f00e010-b4ce-11f0-a066-359a962c76b3-rimg-w485-h740-dc76c5df-gmir.jpg Family isn't only about blood. It's about the people we choose. Olan Stone wants nothing more than to spend the rest of his life with kindergarten teacher Marvin Block. And his daughter, Illona, can’t wait to call Marvin her stepfather. They’re bashert—meant to be. However, as the big day approaches, family tensions and unresolved issues put their future together in jeopardy. Marvin thought he and Olan had everything all figured out. But he’s realizing that their whirlwind romance may not be the foundation for a lifetime commitment after all. As they struggle through the changes that life is throwing their way, will they be drawn closer together or farther apart? https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/3f6d8490-b4ce-11f0-948c-61a6097a2385-rimg-w740-h740-dcfd8867-gmir.jpg Writing as M.A. Wardell, Lambda Literary Award nominee Matt writes spicy queer rom-coms.​​His goal is to tell adult gay love stories with a diverse representation of flawed and damaged characters who find healing through love.​Matt loves rom-coms and has always wished for better representation, so he's writing the stories he wishes existed. The queer men in his stories are flawed and messy. Helping them find their HEA is Matt's passion. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-portland/an-afternoon-with-sarina-bowen-and-ma-wardell/100001866224621079 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 21.04, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: South Portland - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: Books-A-Million - **lat**: 43.636048 - **long**: -70.3332157 - **full address**: Books-A-Million, 430 Gorham Road, South Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Afternoon with Sarina Bowen and M.A. Wardell - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2dc82f95844f514db011fd040653471d403de33a2c4673183f80cc08c1ee04de-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1761745871 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Afternoon with Sarina Bowen and M.A. Wardell being held? - **A:** An Afternoon with Sarina Bowen and M.A. Wardell takes place on Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 04:30 pm at Books-A-Million, 430 Gorham Road, South Portland, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for An Afternoon with Sarina Bowen and M.A. Wardell? - **A:** Tickets for An Afternoon with Sarina Bowen and M.A. Wardell are priced at USD 21 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionFreeAvailableGeneral Admission + HUSBAND OF THE YEARUSD 21 + USD 3 feeAvailableGeneral Admission + THROWN FOR A LOOPUSD 21 + USD 3 feeAvailableThrown for a LoopUSD 21 + USD 3 feeAvailableHusband of the YearUSD 21 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing An Afternoon with Sarina Bowen and M.A. Wardell? - **A:** An Afternoon with Sarina Bowen and M.A. Wardell is organized by Books-A-Million. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Books-A-Million's events? - **A:** Books-A-Million has 126+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Books-A-Million has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** An Afternoon with Sarina Bowen and M.A. Wardell 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 South Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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