Boswell Book Company presents an evening with Tricia Quinnies, author of The Artful Bargain, written under the penname Audrey Lynden. Quinnies will be in conversation with author Carla Luna. Cohosted by Red Oak Writing.

The Artful Bargain is an anti-heist novel set in the modern art world that ask, can two creatives reveal their true colors and find genuine love amid a swirl of rumors? Curator Claire Beaumont’s upcoming exhibition isn't just innovative, it's a chance to redeem her late father's reputation in the art world. All she needs is a metal masterpiece created by renowned sculptor Sinjin Reid. But when she arrives at his lakeside estate the sculpture is nowhere to be found. To find the truth, she teams up with the charming but reclusive artist to expose the museum's suspicious director as a thief.

After his ex-wife's cruel betrayal, Sinjin is hesitant to trust anyone. As he and Claire concoct a plan to trap the fraudulent museum director, their attraction deepens. They strike a deal to stage Claire's exhibition in a new venue, using Sinjin's priceless sculpture as bait. But as Claire embraces her passion for curating - and Sinjin - a shocking revelation threatens to compromise her reputation.

Tricia Quinnies is a Wisconsin-based author who writes romance under the penname Audrey Lynden. She has also organized writing conferences.

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The Artful Bargain is an anti-heist novel set in the modern art world that ask, can two creatives reveal their true colors and find genuine love amid a swirl of rumors? Curator Claire Beaumont’s upcoming exhibition isn't just innovative, it's a chance to redeem her late father's reputation in the art world. All she needs is a metal masterpiece created by renowned sculptor Sinjin Reid. But when she arrives at his lakeside estate the sculpture is nowhere to be found. To find the truth, she teams up with the charming but reclusive artist to expose the museum's suspicious director as a thief.

After his ex-wife's cruel betrayal, Sinjin is hesitant to trust anyone. As he and Claire concoct a plan to trap the fraudulent museum director, their attraction deepens. They strike a deal to stage Claire's exhibition in a new venue, using Sinjin's priceless sculpture as bait. But as Claire embraces her passion for curating - and Sinjin - a shocking revelation threatens to compromise her reputation.