Blushing Hearts- A Romance Book Club
Recommended Age Range: 21+
Join us for an in-store book club hosted at Midnight Readers Shop in Apple Creek, Ohio. This club is designed for readers who love romance and want a welcoming place to talk about books in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Our discussions are casual and conversational, with light structure and guiding questions to keep things flowing naturally. Whether you’re a longtime reader or joining us for the first time, you’re always welcome!
Next Book Club Pick
Title: Next In Line
Author: Amy Daws
Meeting Date: March 9
You can purchase the book in-store, order it through Libro.fm (supporting our shop), borrow it from the library, or read it in any format you prefer.
2026 Meeting Dates
January 12- A Girl Called Samson By Amy Harmon
FromNew York Timesbestselling author Amy Harmon comes the saga of a young woman who dares to chart her own destiny in life and love during the American Revolutionary War.In 1760, Deborah Samson is born to Puritan parents in Plympton, Massachusetts. When her father abandons the family and her mother is unable to support them, Deborah is bound out as an indentured servant. From that moment on, she yearns for a life of liberation and adventure.
Twenty years later, as the American colonies begin to buckle in their battle for independence, Deborah, impassioned by the cause, disguises herself as a soldier and enlists in the Continental Army. Her impressive height and lanky build make her transformation a convincing one, and it isn’t long before she finds herself confronting the horrors of war head-on.
But as Deborah fights for her country’s freedom, she must contend with the secret of who she is—and, ultimately, a surprising love she can’t deny.
February 9- Hard Feelings by Jennifer Millikin
Cecily Hampton's first date with Dominic Bellinger started out like a dream. The conversation? Flowing. The chemistry? Sizzling. But when Cecily overhears a phone call Dom steps away to take, she grabs her purse and makes a run for it. She knows a red flag when she sees one.
Unfortunately, avoiding Dom becomes impossible when they're both summoned to Las Vegas to celebrate their mutual friends. Armed with a vow to hate Dom forever, Cecily lands in Sin City ready to unleash her dirtiest looks on him. Except, Dom's salty attitude is making it clear Cecily isn't the only one with hard feelings.
When shooting daggers turns into shooting tequila, Dom and Cecily wake up to find themselves with a nasty hangover and newMr. &Mrs.
A rush to undo the drunken mistake is halted when Cecily's grandmother announces she's dying, and her final wish is to road trip around Arizona with her family. Including her granddaughter's new husband.
Cecily can't decide which is worse - being stuck in a luxury motor coach with Dom, or her estranged family.
But somewhere between a stay at a haunted hotel and unwittingly attending a nudist colony, their thinly veiled insults and barbed remarks give way to the attraction from their first date. They tell themselves it's just this once...twice...ok, three times.
Scratching an itch starts looking a lot like newlywed bliss. And their temporary marriage? It just might turn into forever.
March 9- Next In Line by Amy Daws
What happens when the cute mountain man you made out with in an ice fishing shack turns out to be your brother’s best friend?
A whole lot of awkward, that’s what.
Maggie’s mind is reeling when she discovers the guy she became tangled up with at Marv’s Bait & Tackle isn’t a stranger like she thought.
The big Sam and Maggie’s chemistry is hot enough to melt ice, which makes keeping their secret far more difficult than either expected. Especially when one of them decides they want this arrangement to be more than just a catch and release.
April 13- Never Rescue a Rogue by Virginia Heath
Virginia Heath’s Never Rescue a Rogue , the next book in the Merriwell Sisters series, is filled with whip-smart banter, swoony romance, hilarious mishaps, and twisty reveals that will make you gasp and laugh in delight.
Diana Merriwell and Giles Sinclair only tolerate one another for the sake of their nearest and dearest. Everyone believes that the two of them are meant to be together, but Diana and Giles know that their constant pithy barbs come from a shared disdain―not a hidden attraction. Diana loves the freedom of working at the newspaper too much to give it up for marriage, and Giles is happily married to his bachelor lifestyle. But they do have one thing in common―the secrets they can’t risk escaping.
When Giles’ father, the curmudgeonly Duke of Harpenden unexpectedly turns up his toes, it’s only a matter of time before someone comes crawling out of the woodwork who knows the true circumstances of his only son's birth. As the threat of blackmail becomes real, Giles must uncover the truth of his parentage first, or else he and all those who depend upon him will be ruined―and dogged bloodhound Diana is his best hope at sniffing out the truth. As Giles and Diana dive into his family’s past, the attraction that the two of them insisted wasn’t there proves impossible to ignore. Soon, the future of the Sinclair estate isn’t the only thing on the line…
May 11 - Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
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December 14
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Location: Midnight Readers Shop, 123 E Main St, Apple Creek, Ohio
Meeting Schedule: Second Monday of every month
Time: 7:00-8:30PM
How to Participate
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1. Check the Monthly Book Pick
Each month, we announce our featured book on social media, in-store, and during our gatherings.
We carefully select each book and hope it will be one that everyone could enjoy!
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2. Read the Book
Get your copy however works best for you:
• Purchase it from us
• Order through Libro.fm to support our shop
• Borrow it from the library
• Or read it in any format you prefer -
3. Join the Conversation
There’s no sign-up required. Just come to Midnight Readers Shop in Apple Creek at the club's listed meeting time.
Grab a drink and a seat and settle in. Our discussions are relaxed, welcoming, and lightly guided to keep things flowing naturally.
Join Us Online Between Meetings
In addition to meeting in-store, members can connect online through:
Fable — a dedicated online book club for this group
Facebook Group — shared with all Midnight Readers book clubs
These spaces are perfect for staying up to date on book picks, discussing chapters as you read, and connecting with other members between meetings.