bookshelves accented in pink at Steamy Lit in Tampa — Credit: Carole Bell

Dozens of indie romance authors have promoted their books at Steamy Lit since the shop opened in South Tampa five years ago.

This weekend, it brings nearly 50 authors from BookTok and the literary world to Largo Public Library. The day-long 18+ romance book festival includes author signings and book sales. It’s free to attend, but registration comes with a raffle entry.

The lineup includes several bestselling and viral authors, including Elise Kova, known for her “Married to Magic” and “Air Awakens” romantasy series; contemporary romance writer Alicia Thompson (“Love in the Time of Serial Killers” and “With Love, from Cold World”) and Ivy Fairbanks, whose indie-published “Morbidly Yours” was picked up by Penguin Random House after blowing up on BookTok.

There is no cover for Romantically Ever After Library Lit Fest happening Saturday, May 2 in Largo.