St. Pete Pride Party: Heated Rivalry & Hockey Romance Join us at The Book Lounge for a Pride celebration inspired by one of our favorite romance tropes: Heated Rivalry and Hockey Romance. Date: June 27, 2026Time: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PMLocation: The Book Lounge, 631 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL What to Expect Heated Rivalry MerchandiseBrowse themed merchandise inspired by your favorite hockey romance stories. Raffle Featuring Signed Tampa Bay Lightning MemorabiliaEnter for a chance to win signed Tampa Bay Lightning memorabilia and other prizes. Hockey-Themed In-Store ActivitiesEnjoy activities throughout the day celebrating hockey romance, unforgettable rivalries, and pride. Celebrating Pride At its heart, Pride is a celebration of authenticity, community, and love in all its forms. LGBTQ+ romance stories give readers the opportunity to see themselves reflected on the page, while also inviting others to connect with experiences that may be different from their own. Stories matter because representation matters. They remind us that everyone deserves to find joy, acceptance, and love. Hockey romances like Heated Rivalry have resonated with so many readers because they center LGBTQ+ characters whose journeys are filled with passion, vulnerability, growth, and hope. This St. Pete Pride, we're celebrating the power of books to bring people together, create understanding, and honor the many ways love can thrive. Whether you're a longtime fan of hockey romance or discovering the genre for the first time, we invite you to spend the day with fellow readers, discover new favorites, and celebrate Pride with us. We'll see you at the cottage!