Historical Romance, Cozy Mystery & Fantasy Author Signing with Amanda Mariel & Dawn Brower!

Historical Romance, Cozy Mystery & Fantasy Author Signing!
Historical Romance, Cozy Mystery & Fantasy Author Signing with Amanda Mariel & Dawn Brower!
Host: Charlin’s Book Nook
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: Starts at 11:00 AM
Location: Charlin’s Book Nook (River Place Shops — Frankenmuth, MI)
Admission: FREE & Open to the Public!
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Join us at Charlin’s Book Nook on Friday, October 23rd at 11:00 AM for an exciting double-author signing featuring USA Today Bestselling authors Amanda Mariel (also writing as Alyssa Brooke) and Dawn Brower!
Whether you love swoon-worthy Regency and Victorian romances, atmospheric Michigan-set cozy mysteries, or dark fairytale fantasy, this afternoon is packed with incredible reads for every bookshelf. Stop in to meet the authors, get personalized signatures, and chat all about your favorite tropes and stories!
MEET THE AUTHORS & FEATURED BOOKS
Amanda Mariel (Writing as Amanda Mariel & Alyssa Brooke)
Amanda Mariel is a USA Today bestselling author of Regency and Victorian historical romance known for swoon-worthy love stories set against the backdrop of high-society ballrooms and scandal-prone ton. Writing cozy mystery as Alyssa Brooke, she’s also the author of the Cedar Bluff Mystery series, following a small-town real estate agent and amateur sleuth solving crimes along the shores of Lake Huron right here in Michigan! Amanda holds dual master's degrees in Education and Liberal Arts and lives in Michigan with her family, two Bernese Mountain Dogs, and three cats.
Featured Titles:
Scandalous Endeavors (By Amanda Mariel): A steamy Victorian enemies-to-lovers romance! Lady Amelia has four weeks to marry an English lord to avoid being sent across the ocean—until the notorious Duke of Goldstone steps into her path with a dangerously scandalous attraction.
The Secrets of Winslow House (By Alyssa Brooke): A century-old diary hidden inside a grand lakeside estate leads amateur sleuth Lily Morgan into a web of forbidden romance, missing heirlooms, and a long-buried scandal that someone will kill to keep secret.
Learn more: amandamariel.com | authoralyssabrooke.wixsite.com
Dawn Brower
Dawn Brower is a USA Today bestselling author who crafts captivating historical romance, contemporary romance, and dark fantasy. Raised as the only girl among six children, Dawn turned her lifelong love of reading into creating dynamic, high-stakes stories filled with swoon, dangerous secrets, and fierce heroines.
Featured Titles:
The Enchanted Princess: A dark, diabolical fantasy! On the eve of her eighteenth birthday coronation, Princess Elodie is swept into the nightmare realm of Malediction alongside a trusted guard and a neighboring prince. To save her kingdom, they must fight their way out of a dark dreamscape where every decision exacts a monumental price.
Learn more: authordawnbrower.com
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
• Books Available On-Site: Copies of featured titles will be available for purchase at Charlin's Book Nook!
• Meet & Greet: Chat with Amanda and Dawn about historical research, mystery plotting, and creative inspiration.
• Personalized Signings: Bring your favorite copies or pick up new ones to get personally inscribed!
Grab your book besties, hit "Going" or "Interested," and spend your Friday morning discovering your next favorite read in Frankenmuth!