Wednesday 01/07/2026 @ 6:00pm 

Join us in launching local author Bec George's debut novel Painted Hearts

Have a chat with Bec about her new book, her writing process and grab a copy for her to sign

Tickets are free however there is an option to Pre-Order a copy of the book for $25

Author bio:

Bec George grew up in a small town, surrounded by big personalities and even bigger stories as one of seven siblings. Life in a cramped household taught her early on how to listen, how to find humor in chaos, and how to carve out a voice of her own - skills that now shape the heart and authenticity of her writing.

Bec is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and a single mom to two brilliant, neurodivergent daughters. She is passionate about writing queer and neurodivergent characters who get to be the heroes of their own stories.

When she’s not writing, you can find Bec working at her local tiny supermarket, mentally filing away small-town drama for future stories. She survives on delusion and an alarming amount of Diet Coke.

Through her work, Bec hopes to tell stories that feel like home to those who rarely get to see themselves centered - and to remind readers that every voice matters.

You can find her on instagram and TikTok at @bookdragonbec

About the book:

A grumpy sunshine, rivals to lovers, small town romance perfect for fans of B. K. Borison, Lucy Score, and Catherine Cowles.

Two rival businesses. One very inconvenient address.

Winnie is starting over. After arriving in Indigo Lake, she’s ready for a fresh chapter - beginning with Bubbles & Brushes, the charming paint-and-sip art studio she’s always dreamed of opening.

But there’s one thing in her way.

Everett. Her gruff, no-nonsense next-door neighbor, whose whiskey bar shares a wall with Winnie.

When Winnie paints her side of the building a bright, bubblegum pink, chaos (and competition) takes hold. Not only do they share the same building - they also share the same customer base.

As the pair butt heads over everything from noise levels to paint swatches, an undeniable spark begins to smolder. But both have reasons for guarding their hearts, and Everett is harboring secrets of his own.

As their rivalry spills from business into their apartments (that are also awkwardly connected), sparks fly in this laugh-out-loud grumpy sunshine romance about two people who need therapy - but find each other instead.

Tropes:
 grumpy x sunshine
 business rivals to lovers
 slow burn
 forced proximity
 hurt x comfort
 small town romance
romantic suspense
no third act breakup