Join Trope Bookshop in celebrating the release of Maggie Gates’ newest novel: Blue Jean Summer. Maggie will be joined in conversation with Clare Gilmore at Divine Barrel Brewing on 9/17/2026!

Doors open at 6pm

Conversation starts at 7pm.

Ticket includes a copy of Blue Jean Summer.

You will NOT receive a physical ticket for this event; We will have a guest list on hand day-of event.

BOOK BLURB:

Opposites become unlikely allies when a desperate cowboy needs to marry in order to save his grandfather’s land.Hayes Wilder needs to find a wife—pronto. After returning to the small town of Honey Hollow before his grandfather’s death, he’s shocked to learn that the sprawling Wilder Estate was left to him. All Hayes wants is the one thing money can’t buy—more time with his grandfather. Failing that, he’ll do whatever it takes to save his grandfather’s legacy from falling into the wrong hands. Even if it means marrying in order to satisfy the terms of the will.Catherine Foster, reigning Miss Virginia and former Honey Hollow native (who had a childhood crush on Hayes), is saddled with mountains of medical debt ever since her mother’s death. Running out of time to figure out her next move, Catherine reconnects with Hayes at his grandfather’s funeral.Hayes and Catherine impulsively strike a He’ll pay off her debts, but only if they get married. Despite the situation, Hayes and Catherine look forward to getting to know each other as adults—after the wedding. Which is tougher than anticipated when the entire town has eyes on them and his half brother keeps circling the property like a vulture, determined to poke holes in their marriage. Most troubling of all, this pair may have miscalculated how much they have in common—enough for this cowboy to fall in love for real.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

MAGGIE GATES writes raw, relatable romance novels packed full of heat and humor. Maggie calls North Carolina home. In her spare time, she enjoys daydreaming about her characters, jamming to country music, and eating all the barbecue and tacos she can find! Her e-reader is always within reach due to a love of small-town romances that borders on obsession.

CLARE GILMORE lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with her husband and a rambunctious dog. She spends her moonlight hours cooking excessively elaborate meals and planning more vacations than she’ll ever be able to take.

EVENT AGREEEMENT:

Purchase of an event ticket entitles attendees to a copy of Blue Jean Summer and access to the event as described above. Please note that tickets are refundable until September 10th, 2026. This policy includes the cost of Blue Jean Summer. If you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend, you can pick up your copy of Blue Jean Summer in person from Trope Bookshop by September 29th, 2026. Please email events@tropebookshop.com by September 27th, 2026 if you need your book shipped. No exceptions.

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