A Sip of Romance - Pop Up Romance Bookshop at Character Study
Candlelit browsing through a curated selection of romance paperbacks and bookish themed gifts, paired with drinks and casual mingling in a cozy West Asheville pop up atmosphere for readers and gift hunters.
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