Rainbow Ranch Release Party with M.A Wardell and Clio Evans
When:
Tuesday, Jul 22, 2025 7:00p -
9:00p
Tuesday, Jul 22, 2025 7:00p -
9:00p
Where:
Lovestruck Books
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
Admission:
$7.18
Hosted by:
Categories:
LGBTQ+, Lectures & Conferences
Event website:
https://lovestruck-stirring-spurs.eventbrite.com
Hold onto your cowboy hats, because we’re wrangling up a rootin’-tootin’ queer romance night you won’t want to miss!
We’re thrilled to host two delightfully spicy authors in celebration of their Rainbow Ranch series releases. M.A. Wardell—Lambda Literary Award nominee is celebrating his most recent release, Stirring Spurs — where sparks fly, hearts stir and cowboys get spicy. Joining Wardell in conversation about a fellow Rainbow Ranch series release is Clio Evans, author of Lasso Lovebirds —a polyamorous western romance with throuple tension getting hot in the hayloft.
Expect: Queer western chaos, flirting by the campfire, and spicy scenes in pick-up trucks!
The Rainbow Ranch series books are standalone romance roundups, so no need to read the whole series to enjoy (though you’ll probably want to afterward). Whether you're here for the heart or the heat this event is calling your name!
EVENT DETAILS
- 6:30 PM: Doors Open – Get settled in and ready for the discussion!
- 7:00 PM: Discussion Begins – M.A. Wardell and Clio Evans will dive into the Rainbow Ranch series.
- 7:45 PM: Q&A Session – Your chance to ask the author anything!
- 8:00 PM: Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations – Meet the authors get your book signed, 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 waitlist. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person.
ACCESSIBILITY
Check-in will take place at our front entrance on Brattle Street. If you have any accessibility needs, you're welcome to use our side entrance (located on the right side of the building), which is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp.
Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at [email protected]. We're more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported.
We’re always learning and looking for ways to make our events more accessible. If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you!
ABOUT M.A. WARDELL
Writing as M.A. Wardell, Lambda Literary Award nominee Matt writes spicy queer rom-coms.
His goal is to tell adult gay love stories with a diverse representation of flawed and damaged characters who find healing through love.
Matt loves rom-coms and has always wished for better representation, so he's writing the stories he wishes existed. The queer men in his stories are flawed and messy. Helping them find their HEA is Matt's passion.
ABOUT STIRRING SPURS: RAINBOW RANCH
In the heart of Oklahoma’s sprawling Rainbow Ranch, Boone Adams thrives as the vibrant soul behind the kitchen, tirelessly whipping up meals that warm both body and spirit. As the younger twin to the brooding Beau, Boone embraces his role as the ultimate caretaker, pouring his heart into nourishing his family and friends. His sunny disposition and unwavering concern for his siblings mask a deeper longing for recognition and self-care.
Everything changes when Wylie Anderson arrives—a rugged cowboy battling his own demons and desperate for a fresh start. Drawn to the ranch to earn some quick cash, Wylie has no intentions of sticking around after the monthly rodeo. As their paths intertwine, Boone’s nurturing spirit clashes with Wylie’s hardened exterior, igniting a tension neither expected.
Will Boone’s unwavering kindness break through Wylie’s tough façade, revealing the warmth beneath? And can Wylie help Boone discover the importance of prioritizing his own happiness? In this tale of love, self-discovery, and the power of connection, two opposites just might find a way to complement each other and heal their own hearts.
ABOUT CLIO EVANS
Clio Evans is the author of the Citrus Cove Series, Creature Cafe Series, Warts & Claws Series, and more.
A lover of myths, legends, and queer joy in media– Clio writes it all.
They're from Austin, but now living their best life eating chocolate and writing happy endings in Chicago. Follow them on Instagram @clioevansauthor
ABOUT LASSO LOVEBIRDS: RAINBOW RANCH
In this steamy polyamorous cowboy romance novella, Beau Adams finds that the best things always happen in threes…
Living in the heart of Oklahoma, I’m just a cowboy with boots rooted firmly in running Rainbow Ranch. As eldest brother and professional worrier, I spend my days working hard with my family and yearning for someone I can never have.
Priscilla. She’s called Rainbow Ranch home for years and without her, my world would fall apart. Pris is gorgeous and smart and deserves everything good in her life. While I’ve always had eyes for her, I’ve never been brave enough to cross the fence between friends and lovers.
When a charming storm chaser named Sky arrives at our ranch, the three of us decide to give our wild hearts a chance. Sky is charismatic and sweeter than a cinnamon bun, and they just might be the missing piece we’ve needed.
But with pains from the past and worries about the future, Pris isn’t sure she can risk being hurt again, Sky isn’t sure Rainbow Ranch can be their home, and I’m not sure I can be the cowboy Pris and Sky deserve.
Can fate lasso the three of us into giving love a chance? Or will this whirlwind romance be our first and last rodeo?
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