Lovestruck Books Presents: Our Perfect Storm Release with Carley Fortune [SOLD OUT]

Tue. May. 05, 2026 at 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Best friends have one week in paradise to fix their friendship or fall apart in this heart-stopping, utterly romantic new novel

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After and One Golden Summer, join us in welcoming Carley Fortune to Lovestruck to celebrate, Our Perfect Storm, a powerfully strong romance for readers who like their love stories equal parts torment and passion.

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In conversation with fellow author, Evann Normandin, hear from Carly as she dives into the inspiration behind the swoon-worthy chaos of Our Perfect Storm, where a wedding weekend implodes, a best friend reappears at exactly the wrong (or right?) moment, and a “honeymoon” to Tofino promises rainforests, misty beaches, and maybe a second chance at love.

Expect laughter, longing, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories about friendship, heartbreak, and the kind of romance that refuses to stay buried.

Tickets include your very own hardcover copy of Our Perfect Storm!

EVENT DETAILS

6:15 PM: Doors Open – Settle in, grab your pre-signed book and get ready for a great discussion!
7:00 PM: Discussion Begins – Carley will dive into Our Perfect Storm.
7:45 PM: Q&A Session – Your chance to ask the author anything!
8:00 PM: Snapping Pics, and Salutations – Meet the author, and snap a photo!
9:00 PM: Event Wraps Up – Thanks for joining us!

Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon! If the event sells out, you can join the Eventbrite waitlist by selecting “Reserve a spot” followed by “Join Waitlist”. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer it to the next person.

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Smut Slam

Tue. May. 05, 2026 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

What’s a SMUT SLAM? I’m so glad you asked! It’s a fast-paced storytelling open mic based on REAL life, REAL lust, REAL sex. Consenting Slammers sign up on the night of to tell a 5-minute dirty story, based on their real lives, and a lucky 8-10 names will be drawn at random. A panel of celebrity judges will be on hand to evaluate your stories, and bestow the top three Slammers with a sack of sexy swag from Good Vibrations Harvard Square . You will also have the opportunity to win goodies from NJOY by submitting your anonymous questions and confessions!

HOSTED BY:
Kat Sistare!

RULES:
No notes! This is storytelling.
No costumes or props! This is not theatre.
Only 5 minutes! (With a 1 minute grace period)
The story must be real and have happened to YOU.
Stories are often funny and/or epic win but we want to encourage people to consider sharing their sad, disturbing, poignant, serious, simple and/or ‘fail’ experiences too.

TAKE NOTE:
Smut Slam is queer-friendly, kink-friendly AND vanilla-friendly, fat-friendly, poly-friendly… Yes, we are very friendly. We welcome people with all types and amounts of sexual experiences to our space. We DO NOT welcome stories involving racism, transphobia, homophobia, sexism or any form of discrimination, fetishization or objectification. Also, CONSENT IS KEY.

WHEN: The first Tuesday of every month
DOORS: 7:00
SHOWTIME: 7:30
WHERE: The Cafe at Arts at the Armory
HOW MUCH: $10 suggested donation (No one will be turned away)

SMUT SLAM was CREATED by Cameryn Moore, an award-winning playwright/performer, sex activist and educator. Find Cameryn being NSFW on Facebook, or at www.camerynmoore.com.