Celebrate the Debut of Keeping It Local with Christie Piper
We love a good love story, but do you know what we love just as much? A local success story!
Mark your calendars for Monday, August 24th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, because we are throwing an exclusive launch event for debut romance author Christie Piper! Not only is this the absolute first day you can get your hands on her book, but it’s also a special homecoming – Christie is an Albion College alumna, and we cannot wait to welcome her back to town to celebrate this massive milestone.
Grab your favorite reading spot and get ready for a night of small-town charm, spicy romance, and behind-the-scenes author secrets.
About the Book: Keeping It Local
If you love sun-soaked settings, high-stakes emotional tension, and heroes who swear they’ll never love again (only to fall completely head over heels), this is your next hyper-fixation.
Keeping It Local is a spicy, small-town beach romance set in a fictional Michigan lakeside town featuring:
- A gorgeous, coastal Michigan backdrop perfect for late-summer vibes.
- A swoony, divorced hero who has officially sworn off romance.
- A fierce, resilient heroine who is finally giving herself permission to be brave.
What’s Happening at the Event?
We are turning the evening into a true launch party! Here is what Christie has in store for us:
- An Exclusive First Look: Christie will be doing a short reading of the opening scene. Yes, you get to hear the official “meet cute” read aloud by the author herself!
- Book Signing & Personalization: Meet Christie, chat all things Port St. Clair, and get your copy signed.
- Books Available On-Site: No need to wait for shipping. Copies of Keeping It Local will be available for purchase right here at the store during the event.
Event Details At-A-Glance
- 📅 Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
- ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- 📍 Location: 100 East Erie St in downtown Albion
Whether you’re an Albion local, an Albion College student looking to support an alum, or just a romance reader hunting for your next favorite fictional boyfriend, we can’t wait to see you there.
