WELCOME TO LIT AFTER DARK

Join us on May 28th from 6pm - 8pm for San Diego’s Spiciest Bookish Night Out

Welcome to Lit After Dark, Where romance books meet real talk, real connection, and a little reckless bookish behavior. This isn’t just a book club; it’s a premium girls’ night out hosted by Constance Jones, creator of Cocktails & Cliterature, where we talk about love, sex, book boyfriends, and all the tropes that keep us up at night.

A group of women celebrating with drinks in a cozy, decorated indoor space with two wall-mounted TVs, artwork, and a neon sign.

If You’ve Ever:

📚 Hid your spicy book covers in public (because some people just don’t get it)
💬 Wished for a judgment-free space to talk about smutty reads (without someone looking scandalized)
👀 Dropped everything to discuss a jaw-dropping plot twist (because book boyfriends are life)
💃 Wanted a girl gang who just gets your romance obsession (and won’t shame your unhinged TBR choices)

Then, babe, you’ve found your people.

At Lit After Dark, you’re not just attending an event you’re stepping into a sisterhood.

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💋 What to Expect

🍸 Cocktails Included
Sip on two delicious drinks and enjoy a personal charcuterie board from Secco Bar, Oceanside’s coziest cocktail spot with velvet vibes, moody lighting, and peak girls' night energy.

🎤 Live Romance Talk
Unfiltered convos hosted by Constance Jones, creator of Cocktails and Cliterature podcast! Let’s talk tropes, tension, and book boyfriends who ruined real men.

🔥 Book Baddie Showdown
Ready to prove you're the ultimate romance reader?
Join our signature game night packed with spicy trivia, wild card challenges, and team banter. Think book club meets battle royale but make it smutty.

✔️ Compete in themed rounds (tropes, spicy quotes, messy plot twists)
✔️ Form a team or come solo—we’ll match you with fellow baddies
✔️ Win prizes, laugh too hard, and maybe scream “Zade who?!” at least once

It’s chaotic. It’s competitive. It’s bookish.
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📚 Pop-Up Bookshop
Shop a curated selection of Constance’s favorite steamy reads! Limited copies with maximum spice.

🛍️ Exclusive Swag
Get first dibs on Lit After Dark goodies before they hit the ‘gram.

FOREPLAY & FICTION!

WHEN: MAY 28TH, 6PM - 8PM WHERE: SECCO BAR - 301 PIER VIEW WAY, OCEANSIDE, CA 92054

A cozy indoor restaurant with wooden chairs, bar stools, a large mirror, decorative plants, warm lighting, and a mix of rustic and modern decor.
A person holding a cream-colored tote bag with black print design, featuring a skull, roses, books, and text about a 'Smutty Romance' tour, in front of a bookshelf filled with books.
A teal sofa with pink and red cushions, next to a wooden table, in front of a green wall with a purple neon sign that reads "Secco Oceanside, CA". Potted plants are visible on the left side.
A dinner setting with two wine glasses, a bowl with green grapes, nuts, and cheese, a bottle of red wine chilling in a metallic ice bucket, and neon sign reading 'OCEANSIDE CA SECCO' on the wall in the background.

LIT AFTER DARK is every 4th Wednesday of the month!

Four women enjoying a night out, smiling and holding glasses of red wine, at a festive outdoor gathering with string lights.

So what’s next?

Step 1: Come to a Lit After Dark event, meet your people, sip, and talk all things romance.
Step 2: Engage, connect, and be part of the conversation. We’re here for the real talk and the book recs that will ruin your life (in the best way).
Step 3: Embrace the reckless bookish behavior. Because, babe, a little literary mischief is just what you need.

📣 San Diego has been WARNED! Lit After Dark is HERE.

💡 Spots are limited to 25 people per event —grab your ticket now before it’s gone!

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