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After Dark Bookshop

@afterdarkbookshop 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐭. 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞 🖤 This will be hardback with foiled edges, exclusive interior formatting and designed endpages (to be revealed)✨

Cover by @bookishaveril

All pre-orders will come with an exclusive tote. Orders must be picked up at the event. Orders will not be shipped or refunded.

Pre-orders open now until Nov 30th through beventi. Link in bio

#afterdarkbookshop #booktok #darkromance #bookish #booklover

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My Valentine’s wishlist this year!!

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Found my new favorite store! #darkromance #BlackRoseBookshop #reader #bookfinds

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Coming up Checking out Bookshop on YT

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