1 hour
Bram & Bluma Appel Salon
Free Tickets Available
Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
Bram & Bluma Appel Salon
Toronto Reference Library, Toronto, Canada
Beloved romance authors Tessa Bailey and Laurie Gilmore share their hotly anticipated new novels and chat about taking their characters from the baseball diamond to the bakery to find love. In conversation with host Jessica Allen.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey is back with an all-new enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating sports romance about a playboy hockey rookie and the disciplined softball pitcher completely immune to his charms.
Internationally bestselling author Laurie Gilmore returns readers to Dream Harbor with the latest highly anticipated instalment in the series, a cozy romantic novel with an enemies to lovers dynamic and a charming small-town setting.
Tessa Bailey and Laurie Gilmore discuss writing loveable characters, sizzling chemistry and happily-ever-afters.
Question and answer session and book signing to follow. Books available for purchase.
Book Signing Guidelines: To ensure as many people as possible have a chance to get their books signed, please make note of these important signing guidelines:
Ticket registration for this event is required: Free tickets for this event are available to book via Eventbrite.
About this event’s guests:
Tessa Bailey
Laurie Gilmore
Jessica Allen
Read more:
Pitcher Perfect
Dream Girl Drama
The Gingerbread Bakery
The Pumpkin Spice Cafe
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PLAN YOUR VISIT:
Location: Bram and Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street), 2nd floor
Time: Doors open 6:00pm, Event starts 7:00pm.
Tickets: Free registration required.
Ticket policy: We oversell these events to make sure that most people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets are guaranteed until 6:45pm or until capacity is reached. Any remaining space will be opened up to the rush line beginning at 6:45pm.
Accessibility: TPL is committed to accessibility. If you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation for this event, please contact YWNjZXNzaWJsZXNlcnZpY2VzIHwgdHBsICEgY2E= or 416-393-7099 at least three weeks prior to the event.
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This event is part of our signature Salon Series, where we host local and international authors, artists and thinkers in conversation about their new books and big ideas.
Info: Come early so you can chat with your fellow literature lovers, and make new friends. We'll have a bar with a selection of beer and wine, as well as snacks, available to purchase.
Info: Tessa Bailey and Laurie Gilmore discuss their new novels with host Jessica Allen.
Info: Tessa Bailey and Laurie Gilmore sign copies of their books. Books are available for purchase at the event from a local bookseller.
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Tickets for Tessa Bailey & Laurie Gilmore: Pitcher Perfect Gingerbread Bakery can be booked here.
Ticket type | Ticket price |
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General Admission | Free |