# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Evening with Ashley Bennett - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Step into the world of Leviathan Fitness with Ashley Bennett on September 5th to celebrate the release of MANTRAS & MINOTAURS!About this EventAn Afternoon with Ashley BennettJoin us for an irrestistable night with Ashley Bennett, beloved for her sizzling paranormal romances, as we celebrate the highly anticipated release of Mantras & Minotaurs - the third book in her Leviathan Series series!Get ready for laughs and behind-the-scene insight as Ashley joins fellow author Leslie René for a lively moderated conversation about Mantras & Minotaurs. The evening will continue with a book signing, giving readers the chance to meet Ashley in person!Full Event + Book includes event entry, a seat for the moderated conversation, and one copy of Mantras & Minotaurs. Photo Op + Book includes event entry and one copy of Mantras & Minotaurs.Signing GuidelinesAshley will sign and personalize the copy of Mantras & Minotaurs that is included with your ticket.Ashley will sign up to two (2) books brought from home, and any books bought day of at the storeGuests can take a photo with Ashley during the signing!Books by Leslie René will be available to purchaseLeslie will sign any books bought day of at the store, and up to two (2) books from homePlus, everyone who purchases a ticket to this event will be automatically entered into a raffle for a FREE 60/75 minute yoga class at Sol to Soul Yoga, a local yoga and pilates studio in Stafford! You may not find a hot minotaur love interest there, but you WILL find relaxation, mindfulness, movement, and community. Led by a compassionate team of certified instructors, Sol to Soul believes that yoga is for everyBODY. The winner of the raffle will be announced after the moderated conversation.Whether you’ve devoured Ashley's stories for years or are discovering her addictive stories for the first time, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss.Grab your ticket now and join us for a night full of romance, laughter, and Mantras & Minotaurs! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/272fde00-9cb8-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w429-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg A single mom decides to take life—and love—by the horns as she falls for a hunky minotaur in this steamy monster romance.Pam Rollins is ready to date again after spending the last few years alone. Now that her kids have grown up and moved out, she’s committed to changing her life by starting yoga classes and, at her daughter’s urging, joining a dating app. She doesn’t expect much to come from her swiping, especially not a first date with buff, kind, and generous minotaur Alistair.Alistair Reid is the kind of swoon-worthy monster that every woman dreams of. After one date, Pam is feeling hopeful in love for the first time ever—and Alistair has fallen head over hoof for her. The only problem: they live states apart and have thriving lives of their own.However, as romance blooms, it becomes harder to envision a future without the other in it. Distance makes the heart grow fonder, after all.... https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/273caf40-9cb8-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w545-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Ashley Bennett is a small-town paranormal and monster romance author from Baltimore, Maryland. She writes stories that are equal parts spice and swoon. When she’s not writing, you can find her reading webtoons, playing cozy video games, and taking care of her houseful of rescue animals. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/274a1cc0-9cb8-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w553-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg Leslie René (she/her) is a Virginia-based writer and editor. During the day, she is a health and science editor. At night, she writes fantasy novels with a bit of romance and romance novels with a generous helping of magic. She has a lifelong love of languages and is an experienced translation editor (English to Spanish) and translator (Spanish to English).Leslie loves to get lost in a good book, go to concerts, and stitch yarn and thread into something pretty. Her happy place is playing in the garden with her family. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stafford/an-evening-with-ashley-bennett/100001993362971307 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, health-wellness, concerts, workshops, music, entertainment, kids, yoga, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Books-A-Million - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Stafford - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Books-A-Million - **lat**: 38.4720473 - **long**: -77.4090978 - **full address**: Books-A-Million, 1240 Stafford Market Place, Stafford, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Evening with Ashley Bennett - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e253a97963a05b99ee93fbc1c004556efbd3aa0923eb22baeb21628afdf5a721-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1783600222 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Evening with Ashley Bennett being held? - **A:** An Evening with Ashley Bennett takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Books-A-Million, 1240 Stafford Market Place, Stafford, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening with Ashley Bennett? - **A:** An Evening with Ashley Bennett is organized by Books-A-Million. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Books-A-Million's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Books-A-Million a rating of 4.67/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Books-A-Million has 128+ 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 Evening with Ashley Bennett 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 Stafford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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