Eliza Carter
Eliza Carter is a Rhode Island author writing historical and Viking romance, as well as romantasy under the name Faith James. She's also a proud mom to some very large dogs and cats.
Purple Rose Press presents

Where Romance Readers & Authors Connect
About the event
Three Days. Countless Love Stories. One Unforgettable Weekend.
Some things are simply too special to leave behind, and that's exactly how we feel about this event.
Formerly known as Fall in Love New England, we're excited to introduce you to Falling in Love New England! While our name and branding have received a fresh new look, our heart remains the same. We want to honor the history, memories, and community that brought this event to life while creating a brighter, even more exciting future for it. Our goal isn't to change what makes this event special. It's to build upon it, grow together, and continue creating an experience that readers and authors look forward to year after year.
Falling in Love New England is more than an author signing. It's a celebration of romance, books, and the incredible community that brings them together. It's an opportunity for readers to step beyond the pages, meet the authors behind their favorite stories, discover new voices, connect with fellow book lovers, and create memories that last long after the final page is turned.
For authors, it's a chance to connect with readers on a more personal level. To talk about their books, share their creative journeys, meet the people who bring their stories to life, and build meaningful relationships with readers and fellow authors. We believe those personal connections are what make events like this so special.
And here's the best part: This isn't just a one-day event. It's an entire weekend!
We want you to make a getaway out of it. Grab your book besties, plan that much-needed girls' weekend, book a hotel, pack your favorite outfits, and come spend a few days surrounded by people who love romance just as much as you do. Whether you're traveling with your reading group, your closest friends, or making the trip solo and hoping to meet your next bookish bestie, there's room for you here.
Think of it as a weekend dedicated to the things we love most: books, authors, laughter, friendship, discovering new favorites, and making memories with our romance-loving community.
Whether you've been with us from the beginning or this will be your very first year, we're so happy you're here. The name may be new, but the love behind it hasn't changed.
Welcome to Falling in Love New England. We can't wait to spend the weekend with you!
Whether readers love contemporary romance, paranormal romance, romantasy, historical romance, dark romance, monster romance, or anything in between, Falling in Love New England is a place where every kind of romance deserves a little love.
The organizers
Three authors, one friendship, and a shared love of romance! Meet Eliza Carter, Lena Lane, and JC Brown, the ladies of Purple Rose Press and the new team behind Falling in Love New England.
The three met through a romance writing group and quickly became best friends. Now, they're bringing that friendship and their passion for the romance community together to help carry this event into its next chapter.
Eliza Carter is a Rhode Island author writing historical and Viking romance, as well as romantasy under the name Faith James. She's also a proud mom to some very large dogs and cats.
Lena Lane is a Massachusetts author of contemporary and paranormal romance who adores her feline companion.
JC Brown is a Rhode Island author of paranormal romance, fairytale retellings, monster romance, and romantasy. She also writes contemporary romance as Nina Brown and shares her writing space with two very opinionated dogs.
Together, they're excited to honor the event's history, build on what makes it special, and create an unforgettable weekend for romance readers and authors alike!
Three best friends, a whole lot of romance, and one exciting new chapter!
Venue
181 Boston Post Road West
Marlborough, Massachusetts
A hotel room block and booking code are not yet available. The organizers are working with the hotel to arrange them. Authors who expect to need accommodations can indicate this on the author registration form to help determine room-block needs.
Tickets & registration
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Choose a full-weekend, two-day, or single-day ticket. The VIP and 2-Day options include meals.
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Four table options are available. Each includes a 6-foot skirted table, two chairs, free Assistant/PA attendance, and access to the authors-only room.
Click here to see table information and meal details
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Bring your bookish business to Falling in Love New England.
Interested in joining us? Get in touch
through our vendor form.
October 15–17, 2027
The schedule is still being finalized and is subject to change. Details, activities, and times may be adjusted as planning continues. The organizers do not anticipate major changes to the overall event structure or experience.
Friday includes a sit-down lunch where authors can host a table of readers or sit with other authors to mingle and network.
Friday evening is The Costume Cocktail Social, a costume party with nibbles.
$35 each
Prices are set by the hotel.
Each boxed lunch includes potato chips, whole fresh fruit, a cookie, and a choice of bottled water or soda.
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