YOU DESERVE MORE
YOU DESERVE MORE
happily ever afters
Our store is founded on the belief that
everyone deserves a happily ever after.
Established in 2023, HEA Book Boutique
is a unique, pop-up style bookstore
focusing on the romance genre. Not only
are we bringing you the hottest new
releases, but we're also bringing you
unique offerings like special editions,
signed copies and more by your favorite
authors.
We LOVE our indie authors, too. So when you're on the hunt for the latest best seller, don't forget to check out our options from lesser known, but still wonderful, independent authors. Our staff can give you great recommendations on specific tropes, styles and spice levels to meet everyone's deepest desires.
You'll also find a wealth of bookish goodies, often times created and designed by store owner Jenn or another small business, usually woman-owned!
Shop online, visit our store in Marion at 1026 7th Ave., or find us at our next pop-up event and don't forget to follow us on your favorite social media app to stay up to date with all the great things happening in the romance book world!
the store
SHOP AT
SHOP AT
Address:
1026 7th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
Current Hours (winter 2024)
Thursdays - 4-7 p.m.
Fridays - 12-5 p.m.
Saturdays - 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sundays - 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
all booked up...
all booked up...
Check out our special events & pop-ups!
Overbooked: CR Mom’s book club | Apr. 8 7 p.m. | HEA Book Boutique 1026 7th Ave., Marion, IA |
Apr. 12 & 13 Times vary | The Bend Xpo 922 Mississippi Pkwy, East Moline, IL | |
Apr. 17 6 p.m,- 8 p.m. | HEA Book Boutique 1026 7th Ave., Marion, IA | |
Apr. 18-21 | Gaylord Rockies Aurora, CO | |
Apr. 23 4 p.m.- 6p.m. | HEA Book Boutique 1026 7th Ave., Marion, IA | |
Sip Between The Sheets April Wrap Party | Apr. 25 6:30 p.m. | HEA Book Boutique 1026 7th Ave., Marion, IA |
Independent Bookstore Day! | Apr. 27 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | HEA Book Boutique 1026 7th Ave., Marion, IA |
“Obey” (Protocol Book 2) Launch Party with Lasairiona Lewis | May 2 6:30 p.m. | HEA Book Boutique 1026 7th Ave., Marion, IA |
May 15 6 p.m,- 8 p.m. | HEA Book Boutique 1026 7th Ave., Marion, IA | |
Sip Between The Sheets May Wrap Party | May 30 6:30 p.m. | HEA Book Boutique 1026 7th Ave., Marion, IA |
June 7 & 8 Times vary | Amana RV Park & Events Center 3850 C Street, Amana, IA | |
June 19 6 p.m,- 8 p.m. | HEA Book Boutique 1026 7th Ave., Marion, IA | |
June 17 6 p.m,- 8 p.m. | HEA Book Boutique 1026 7th Ave., Marion, IA |
We travel! Interested in having a pop-up romance bookstore at your event, market or business? Email Jenn to get it on the books (see what we did there?)
Sip Between
The Sheets
book box
A monthly subscription box bringing you a new book and all the makings to enjoy a themed drink to sip while you read!
The Books
Books will be announced on the 15th of each month prior to billing on our Facebook & Instagram accounts. Books will vary each month between tropes, sub-genres and independent and traditionally published authors!
When available, we will source special editions and unique finds to give you a little something special to add to your shelves!
The Drinks
Your package will contain a recipe and ingredients for a delicious beverage that pairs with our book of the month.
You add the liquid- so make it boozy or not, whatever you like. Recipes will be included for both options!
The Party
Local book lovers can join us for a party (where we’ll serve the themed drink, of course) at the end of each month!
Party location and invitation will be included in your package each month!
MEET THE
MEET THE
bookseller
Hi! I'm Jenn, your Chief Book Babe and local
peddler of love! Thanks for checking out
HEA Book Boutique!
My love of reading came at a very young age,
thanks to a mother who always had more
books on her end table than she could ever
read at once. Trips to the library and full
book bags led me to my first job as a
bookseller at 16 for a chain bookstore in the
mall, which is also where I was introduced to
my first romance novel. The classic bodice
ripper piqued my interest, but my true love of the romance genre wouldn't come until much later.
In college, that love of reading got put aside for a variety of other extra curricular activities. In 2020 I picked up books in a real way again. When a good friend of mine said "Oh, if you like that one you should try A Court of Thorns and Roses!' that was all it took! I read all of Sarah J. Maas' backlist in about a week and a half (ok, it might have been a little longer than that), and then I got a Kindle and started down the indie author rabbit hole.
After leaving a job in non-profit fundraising, I spent some real time trying to imagine how to work a job that didn't feel like work. The answer was somewhere in books and events, and that journey led me here!
HEA Book Boutique is in its infancy stages, but every day brings a new set of opportunities and experiences.
I can't wait to help you find an HEA that's perfect for you!
Sincerely,
Jenn
