August 28, 2026 August 29, 2026
Tickets $100+
Location
Pavilion Halls
Time
Friday, August 28: 4:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Early Check-In
Early check-in for VIP and GA tickets at the Midland County Horseshoe Arena Pavillon Entrance. This is where you will pick up your totes, lanyards, and pre-ordered t-shirts. BBB Merch table will be open as well for purchases.

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Book Boyfriend Panel
VIP Attendees ONLY

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08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
VIP Lineup
Inside of the Pavilion Concourse area.

08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
VIP Check-In
VIP check-in ONLY. For those that did not register the evening before. This is where you will pick up your totes, lanyards, and pre-ordered t-shirts.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
VIP Entry

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
GA Line up
GA ticket holder line-up inside of the pavilion concourse.

10:30 AM
GA Check In Starts
GA check-in for those that did not register the evening before. This is where you will pick up your lanyards, and t-shirts if pre-ordered.

12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
General Admission Entry

7:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Fantasy Ball
Think a fantasy wedding reception on crack :), Cherry blossom trees, fairy lights, book wall backdrops, DJ, photobooths, drapery, chaise lounge seating, green carpets, candelabras, uplighting and more. several bars will be available to order drinks from. ID's will be checked at the door for 21and over to receive a bracelet.
Price
VIP Ticket Includes- $350- Two hour early entrance into signing 10am-12pm, 1 swag bag filled with goodies 1 per ticket, 1 tshirt (will email for size once we receive the tshirts), Entry into the Book Boyfriend Q&A Panel Friday evening 5-6PM (Horshoe Pavillon), 1 Fantasy Ball ticket with DJ & Free Photobooths.

GA Ticket Includes- $250 (BOGO SALE ON NOW)- 6 hours in signing room 12pm-6pm, 1 Fantasy Ball ticket with DJ & Free Photobooths, a BBB Ticket Bookmark.

GA Signing Day Ticket ONLY (BOGO SALE ON NOW)- Entry into signing room from 12p-6pm. Signing only.

Fantasy Ball Ticket $100 (BOGO SALE ON NOW)- includes entry into the ball from 7:30pm-12am ONLY. No charge for photbooths at ball. There will be 4 bars to order drinks, ID Checked upon entry to receive a drink bracelet.
  • Event Organizer
    Love Affair Bookstore
  • Phone
    432-247-1153
  • Email
    loveaffairbookstore@outlook.com

2026 Book Boyfriend Bash & Fantasy Ball

Midland’s Steamiest Book Event is Here!

Join Love Affair Bookstore for a day filled with all things bookish and steamy! Swoon over real-life book boyfriends, meet over 50 bestselling authors, narrators, and shop 40 exclusive bookish merch you’ll want to be caught wearing.
 
Bring your fave books to get signed, your camera for selfies, and your bookish energy for a day spent mingling with fellow book lovers. Over 32,000 Square feet to explore with all your book besties.
 
Book Boyfriend Panel Q&A times & models subject to change and will take place on 8/28/26 that evening during early check-in.

Current Authors Confirmed:

  • DJ Krimmer
  • Ruby M. Darling
  • Laura Bishop
  • Lauren Biel
  • J.A. Roles
  • Joe Arden
  • BB Easton
  • Kate Oliver
  • Raya Morris Edwards
  • K.G. Reuss
  • Jill Ramsower
  • Shannon Myers
  • Violet Taylor
  • Tami Mason
  • Becca Jameson
  • Sarah Bale
  • Dusty Nicole Sanders
  • Stacy Rush
  • Jillian Marie
  • Ava Thorne
  • Megan Rico
  • Stephanie Morris
  • Mercedes Koefoed
  • Drea Denae
  • Lexi MacQueen
  • Sage St. Claire
  • Catrina Bell
  • Tuesday James
  • C.P. Harrow
  • Jen Aisling
  • Llianne Isabel Olivo
  • Alair Novak
  • Tiffany White
  • Tabitha Slick
  • T.K. Drake
  • JM Elliot
  • Kelsie Hoss
  • Amethyst Winters
  • Hunter Snow
  • Sapphire Knight
  • Evelyn Montgomery
  • K.A. Wombolt
  • Jade Dollston
  • Debra Nicole Vaughn
  • Britney Bell
  • Kit Mckenna
  • Lauren Sanatra
  • Breanna Lynn

Current Book Boyfriends:

  • Robbie McMahon
  • Kallym Grimmond
  • Chad Hurst
  • Eric Guilmette
  • Jered Sternaman
  • Jake Lawson
  • Jordon Deno
  • Tony Bennett
  • Wander Aguiar
  • J.A. Roles
  • K.G. Reuss
  • Becca Jameson
  • Tami Mason
  • J.A. Roles

Current Narrators:

  • Eric Nolan
  • Joe Arden
  • Corvin King with J.A. Roles
  • Tor Thom
  • Ivan Morea

Current Influencers:

  • PB Squamer
  • Steven Walker
  • Bored Trophy Husband
  • Sips & Smut Podcast

OBTAIN CONSENT

Recognize and respect the personal boundaries of others. Before hugging, touching, taking photographs, or engaging in other physical contact with an Author, Narrator, Vendor, model, or fellow attendees, ask them if it is okay.

STRICTLY AVOID SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Unwanted sexual advances of any kind are strictly forbidden. This includes but is not limited to touching, groping, stalking, making lewd comments, and aggressive sexual behavior. This event has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment. Any instance of this will result in removal from the event and a ban from any future events.

RULES FOR LINES

There will be no pushing, shoving, verbal harassment, or aggressive behavior tolerated in our lines. This includes fighting, swearing at other attendees, volunteers, coordinators, or team members, and physical contact of any kind. Be courteous of other attendees. Any instance of this will result in removal from the event and a ban from any future events.

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