Join us for a special Hello Darling pop-up and pickup! If you signed up for our Hello McHenry April Book Club or are interested, this is where you will pick up the Pieces of the Night book by Jennifer Hartmann.

We’ll also have blind date boos, fresh new releases and other bookish goodies available to shop!

We are hosting a Bloom Book Workshop next month with McHenry County College! We will provide everything, a variety of silk flowers & stems, already loved books and all the other supplies! It's a Friday night at the Catalyst Campus and we will walk you through the entire thing! Perfect shelf decorations or gifts!

Sign up here, a few spots are left: https://tinyurl.com/2twen45b

This event is FREE to attend! You can see the latest trends in fashion, check out the new released books, find your favorite new wine, & more! It’s becoming a thing, so you should probably join us!

Sip, Sign & Shaedes of War with Jenny Grimes!

Join us for a cozy, bookish morning with romantasy author Jenny Grimes at Toast & Roast McHenry! Sip on a signature coffee drink, snap a photo, and get your books signed in a relaxed, come-and-go format designed to keep lines short and the vibes sweet. We are so excited for her 4th book in the Soul Magic Series!

How It Works

Preorder of the book is Required please.

All featured books must be preordered by April 7th. Your book will be ready for pick-up the day of the event, and Jenny will be signing throughout the entire time window. Come Anytime Between 10am–1pm.

PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY HERE!

Stop by when it fits your schedule—grab your book, say hello, snap a photo, and enjoy our signature coffee drink on special.

Signing Limit

Jenny will sign up to 4 books total per guest. You must preorder Shaedes of War in order to receive signature at event.

Deluxe Editions

A limited number of Deluxe Copies will be available for purchase for the first 25 guests to arrive!

Walk-Ins Welcome

We will have a small number of books available for walk-ins while supplies last, but signed copies cannot be guaranteed without a preorder.

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*There is parking along Green Street or across the street where there is free parking for the public.

Here is what we can tell you…

You have a chance to win a year of Audiobooks to celebrate!

More details coming soon!

Welcome to HELLO MCHENRY BOOK CLUB! Hosted by Hello Darling Books & Beyond, our cozy & casual club meets monthly to chat about that month’s book and also get creative with a craft! This group is for book lovers who like their stories with a view and little spark!

No contract, no pressure - just pages! Pay as you go! It’s $50 which includes the book and the craft each month! For non-crafters it’s $45.

APRIL BOOK & DATE: Contemporary Romance - Pieces of the Night by Jennifer Hartmann (Special Edition) (Sunday, April 26th @ 4pm)

Please note - this book will be released on Tuesday, April 7th! PICKUP FOR THIS BOOK WILL BE ON RELEASE DAY at The Bremer Team Keller Williams Success Concierge Suite in McHenry on Green Street from 5-7pm.

CRAFT: Surprise Craft!

Due to cold weather (McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes off season), we will have an alternate meeting spot! We are so excited to meet at The Vixen McHenry in their VIP Lounge upstairs for Book Club! We will gather at 4pm on Sunday, April 26th. Cash bar will be available. There is parking on Green Street or in the parking lot across. Please meet at The Vixen.

SIGN UP HERE!

About the book:

The limited deluxe edition will include designed edges

I already had a life. A future. A man I'd promised forever to.

But the night I found Chase Rhodes--bleeding, broken, and more lost than I was--everything changed.

I wasn't supposed to let him in. Wasn't supposed to write music with him in secret beneath the moon.

What started as a quiet escape became something unstoppable. Our songs caught fire, and now the whole world knows our names.

Music has a way of pulling the broken together, even when the timing is impossible and the fallout inevitable.

But some hearts don't settle. Some songs were never meant to stay quiet.

Because the night I saved him was only the beginning.

And loving me might be the last risk he'll ever take.

From USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Hartmann comes a new angsty, standalone contemporary romance.

Join us for a special evening with Charlie Donlea as we celebrate the Deluxe Edition of Gas Again at Hello Darling Books & Beyond! This intimate outdoor event includes a live Q&A, book signing, photo opportunities, and a beautiful Riverwalk atmosphere.

Date/Time: Sunday, May 31 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Location: Hello Darling Books & Beyond (Shop #7 McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes)

Your $40 ticket includes:

• One Deluxe Edition copy of Guess Again

• Access to the live interactive Q&A

• Book signing with Charlie Donlea

• Photo opportunity with the author

• A relaxed, intimate outdoor experience at the McHenry Riverwalk

Your book will be received the day of the event, and you’ll be able to have it signed following the Q&A.

Pre-Order Recommended!

Pre-ordering guarantees your signed Deluxe Edition copy

A limited number of books may be available day-of, but pricing increases to $45 and availability is not guaranteed.

Event Atmosphere

This event will take place outdoors at the beautiful McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes. We’ll have tables and chairs set up so guests can relax and enjoy the conversation, though seating is limited and will be available for most attendees but not guaranteed for everyone. The Riverwalk provides a charming, scenic setting perfect for a summer bookish evening!

We are excited to welcome Patina Wine Bar onsite too! They will also be on hand if you’d like to purchase wine or a drink to enjoy during the event.

Event Timeline

• 2:30 PM – Check-in begins

• 4:00 PM – Welcome + Interactive Q&A with Charlie Donlea

• Following Q&A – Signing line + photos

Signing line order will be based on check-in arrival time.

Come enjoy a relaxed, intimate author event surrounded by the charm of the Riverwalk — we can’t wait to host you for this special Hello Darling evening!

Important Details

• Tickets are $40 (includes book + experience)

• Day-of book price (if available): $45

• All sales are final — no refunds

• If someone will attend in your place, please notify us in advance

• Books will be distributed at check-in on event day

• If you will not be able to attend the event, we will hold your book for 7 days after the event. After time has expired, your book will go back into inventory. If you can’t attend and want us to mail out your book, there is a $15 charge.

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