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While reservations are not required to enjoy The Book Lounge, we offer options for book clubs and other small groups to claim a cozy space to meet. Designed to accommodate groups of various sizes, our flexible packages come complete with 1 glass of wine or non alcoholic beverage and a snack. We also offer charcuterie boards and wine pairings curated to your book, on request, to make your gathering extra special.
If you have a group larger than 8 please contact us and we will be happy to accommodate for your special occasion!
Author Signing: Michelle Ruoff!
Author Signing with Michelle Ruoff — A Summer to Stay
Join us at The Book Lounge on Saturday, May 23rd from 12–3 PM for a special signing event with Michelle Ruoff—a spicy small-town romance author that adds a touch of magic. She’s also a technical writer who loves tropes like single-parent, friends-to-lovers, and why-choose. Based in Orlando, she splits her time between writing, reality TV, and a deep love of omegaverse. A Summer to Stay is her debut novel with many more to come!
This event is free to attend, and books will be available for purchase on-site. Stop by to meet the author, get your copy signed, and celebrate the release of this cozy author's debut!
Event Details
- Date: May 23rd, 2026
- Location: The Book Lounge, 631 Central Avenue
- Time: 12pm to 3pm
- Tickets: Free to attend; no reservation required.
About the Book
A Summer to Stay
Ten years ago, Ava Hanson left Cedar Falls — and Owen Fowler — behind.
Now she’s back, grieving her dad, packing up his cabin, and counting the days until she can return to New York and the career she’s sacrificed everything for. Her plan is simple: don’t stay long, don’t reopen old wounds, and definitely don’t fall for Owen again.
But Owen isn’t the boy she left behind.
He’s a devoted single dad, the owner of the town’s beloved coffee shop, and the unlikely buyer of the bed-and-breakfast they once dreamed of building together. Seeing Ava again stirs up everything he thought he’d accepted, including the future he stopped believing was possible.
With grief closing in and sparks that were never truly extinguished, Ava must decide whether ambition is worth the loneliness it costs, or if the life she ran from is the one she’s been searching for all along.
Come celebrate her debut novel, meet Michelle Ruoff, and get your book signed!
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The fine print
Any modifications or cancellations are required within 48 hours of your reservation. Any refunds will be issued in the form of a gift card.
Book Club reservation time slots are for 1 1/2 hours. We kindly request you respect this time limitation so other guests may enjoy the space.
Please note that, unfortunately, our food and alcohol licenses do not permit non-service animals on premises. We ask that you share this information with all of your guests.