OLR History

Event Timeline

The Beginning

2012 | Evening of Shadows - Baltimore, MD

2013 - 2018

2013 | Donovans Family Reunion - Baltimore, MD

2014 | Season of Shifters - Walt Disney World

2015 | Beach Bash - Myrtle Beach, SC

2016 | Donovans on Deck - Royal Caribbean Cruise

2018 | On The Road - Houston, TX & Las Vegas, NV

2020 - Now

2021 | One Love Reunion - Walt Disney World

2022 | Denver, CO

2023 |  Charleston, SC

2024 | Nashville, TN (10th Anniversary)

2026 | New Orleans, LA

People at a table promoting a book titled 'Dating Dilemmas' at an indoor event. Customers are seated and browsing, with promotional materials on the table.
Sign for the A.C. Arthur's 3rd Annual Reader Appreciation Event, themed 'The Season of Shifters,' held at Walt Disney World from August 29 to September 1, 2014. The sign features a green image of a shifter, a red flame icon, and a green arrow pointin
People gathered at a book signing event, some sitting at a table signing books, others standing in line to get books signed, with tables displaying books and promotional materials.
People browsing and shopping at a busy indoor event or convention with tables of books and items on display.
Two women pose for a photo, one wearing glasses, a cowboy hat, and a red top, and the other with short dark hair, red lipstick, and a floral shirt, sitting closely together.
A group of eight women dressed in casual western attire, wearing hats and plaid shirts, posing together indoors with a yellow wall and framed artwork in the background.
Group of women gathered in a conference room, standing in front of a colorful banner with a disco ball, several wearing masks, some with badges, posing for a group photo.
Three women dressed in 70s themed outfits pose in front of a disco-themed backdrop at a celebration or event. The backdrop features the word 'Celebration' and colorful musical notes and stars.
Table decorated with white, blue, and clear balloons with gold confetti, set for a celebration or event with books, water glasses, and cutlery.
Multiple blue reunion gift bags with green tissue paper and book forms inside, placed on a dark wooden table against a plain beige wall.
Travel bags and small pouches with logos for One Love reunion, arranged on a table with a flyer promoting a gathering from April 28-30.
A smiling woman sitting behind a table with promotional materials for the book 'Earthquake' by Iris Bolling, including copies of the book, a spiral notebook, and a large pillow with her website URL.
A book titled "The Dating Dilemma" by Mariah Ankenman with a cover photo of a shirtless man wearing suspenders, set in a conference or meeting room.
Women seated around a table at a book signing event, with books and sign-up sheets displayed on the table, some women using phones and all wearing masks.
People attending a panel discussion or presentation in a conference room with round tables and chairs, some seated and some standing, facing presenters at the front with posters and easels.
Two women sitting at a table playing a card game, with food items in front of them, in a room with beige walls and a poster board on a stand.
Elevator door with a promotional poster for the book "The Spy in 3B" by Nana Malone, featuring a woman with dark curly hair wearing a white outfit, in a hallway with tiled floor and brown textured walls.
Elevator with a colorful poster on the doors that reads, 'Lacey Baker USA Today Bestselling Author, Show Please Take Home' with a background image of a snowy street scene.
Decorative display with illuminated letters spelling 'OLR' surrounded by blue, black, silver, and metallic balloons.
Five women standing together in a room, smiling at the camera.
Group of women standing together at a panel event, with a large painting of a violin in the background, and conference tables with water bottles and name cards in front of them.
Three women smiling at a table with books, stickers, and name tags at an event.
Two women smiling for a selfie inside a large, elegant conference hall with ornate molding and high ceilings.
A conference room filled with a diverse group of people attending a panel discussion or presentation at the front of the room, with four speakers seated at a table, and one person taking photos.
Woman with curly hair wearing glasses and a colorful patterned top standing next to a tall vertical banner promoting a literacy event called One Love reunion, focusing on romance and women's fiction.
A woman standing next to a banner for the One Love reunion event. The banner advertises a literary event focused on romance and women's fiction, with colorful graphics and text.
Group of six people, some wearing face masks, posing in front of a Lucky Dais mascot and starry background at an indoor event, with plants and patterned carpet visible.
Three women sitting and standing at a table in a large event hall, with a woman in a Dallas Cowboys jersey, another woman wearing a San Antonio Spurs shirt, and a third woman in a black T-shirt with glasses, while other people walk in the background.
Two women sitting at a round table with blue tablecloth, smiling for the camera. The table has a green balloon twisted into a shape, a phone, some napkins, a clear cup with a drink, and a gift bag. The background is beige with paneled walls.
Three women sitting at a table in a conference room, all wearing masks. Posters on the wall behind them feature book or movie covers.
Five women seated at a long table in a conference room, all wearing masks. Behind them, there are posters for various movies or books.
Six women seated at a long table with brown tablecloths during a book event, with three book covers on easels behind them, and all wearing face masks.
Two women standing in front of a colorful graffiti wall. The woman on the left is wearing a black T-shirt with pink lips on it, a rainbow-colored tutu, pink leg warmers, and a black face mask. The woman on the right is wearing a gray T-shirt with a M
Three women posing in front of a colorful graffiti wall. The woman in the middle is holding a portable stereo, wearing sunglasses, a white bucket hat, a face mask, and casual attire. The women on either side are dressed casually, wearing sunglasses a
A woman and a man pose in front of a colorful graffiti-style backdrop at an indoor event. The woman is standing with one hand on her hip, wearing a white, blue, and red tracksuit, white sneakers, and a face mask. The man is crouching, wearing a black
Two women wearing matching white T-shirts with colorful graffiti-style designs, black shorts, and accessories, standing indoors at an event with buffet tables in the background.
Four women sitting at a long table with a black tablecloth in a conference room, all wearing masks. The woman on the far left is standing and talking, while the three women on the right are seated, listening.
Table decorated with books about relationships and romance, balloons in white, gold, and blue, and place settings with glasses of water, silverware, and napkins, likely for a celebration or event.
Three women posing in front of a graffiti-covered wall, with one holding a boombox, all wearing sunglasses and colorful socks, in a casual setting.
Two young women wearing black t-shirts with cartoon characters on the back, standing in front of a graffiti-style wall with colorful artwork and music-related images.
Two women posing in front of a colorful graffiti-style mural. One woman is standing and wearing a white, blue, and red tracksuit with glasses and a face mask. The other woman is crouching, wearing a black jacket, gray cap, glasses, face mask, and sne
Two women wearing white T-shirts with colorful graffiti-style designs, black shorts, and accessories, standing in front of a catering table at an indoor event. One woman has curly hair, glasses, black mask, and is holding a drink; the other has braid
A large group of women wearing matching navy blue t-shirts with a green and white logo, gathered in an indoor conference room or event space, posing for a group photo, all wearing face masks.
A woman wearing a face mask standing behind a table with books, next to a large illustrated poster of three women with the title "The After Party" by A.C. Arthur at a book event or signing.
Six women sitting at a long table with brown tablecloths in a conference room, all wearing face masks. Posters for various books are visible behind them.
Five women sitting at a conference or panel discussion table, all wearing face masks, with posters in the background.
Group of five women and one man wearing masks posing with a mascot dressed as a football player in front of a blue starry backdrop at a sports-themed event.
Two women wearing face masks sitting at a round dining table with plates of food and drinks, in a decorated event hall with other people in the background, one woman is wearing an orange Baltimore Orioles shirt, and the other is wearing a black and b
A woman sitting at a table with a cookie, wearing a New York Jets T-shirt, and two women standing close to her, one wearing glasses and a blue cardigan, the other wearing a white top, at a conference or event.
People gathered around tables at a book signing event in a conference room, with books and promotional materials on the tables.
Author Farrah Rochon signing books at a table during a meet and greet event.
Two women wearing animal print clothing standing together indoors. One woman is holding a blue tiger-stripe patterned gift bag, and the other woman is holding a transparent gift bag with what appears to be chocolates or candies inside.
Three women standing together in front of open blue double doors at a conference or event, smiling for the camera. The room behind them is a large banquet hall with tables and chairs.
Sign promoting a book signing event for a celebration of love of books, featuring 40 authors on August 5, 2023, from 3 to 5 pm, open to the public, with a blue and white design, a heart in a speech bubble, and a pink entangled symbol.
Poster advertising a book signing event titled "One Love Reunion," celebrating love of books, featuring 40 authors on August 5, 2023, from 3 to 5 pm, hosted by Entangled Publishing, and signing by Naima Simone. The poster features a blue background w
A vertical marketing poster for author Synthia Williams featuring her photo, name, tagline, and three book covers.
Women browsing at a book fair booth, with various books and promotional materials on the table.
Two women at a booth during an event, one wearing a blue shirt that says 'Volunteer' and the other in a gray shirt. The gray shirt woman is holding pamphlets. There are books, cups, and a tablet on the table.
Two women standing behind a table at a book event, one wearing a blue volunteer T-shirt and the other smiling and holding pamphlets. The woman with the pamphlets has a book cover on her T-shirt and a name tag that says Joy Avery.
Multiple copies of the book "Something So Exceptional" by Joy Avery displayed on a table at a book event, with a focus on the cover featuring a man in sunglasses against a sunset background.
A table with multiple books by Joy Avery displayed on stands and stacks, with a backdrop of additional books and a dark tablecloth.
A book titled 'Mr. Big Stuff' by Aja displayed on a black stand at a table with other books and promotional materials, including a golden bowl and photographs, in an indoor setting.
Book titled 'Fighting Naughty' featuring a woman with curly black hair in a red outfit on the cover.
Three paperback books by Aja displayed on a table. The middle book titled 'For Once'. The left book titled 'Fight Naughty Notes'. The right book titled 'She's Soul'.
Books titled 'She's Got Soul' and 'Deep In My Soul' by Aiа with cover photos of women with curly hair and closed eyes, displayed on a table.
Books titled Deep in My Soul, Soul Love, and Soul Ties by Aia are displayed on a black table with a gold decorative candle holder in front of them.
A woman with short curly red hair, glasses, and large hoop earrings, wearing a black halter dress, is standing in a room with tables, chairs, and people in the background.
A woman with glasses, red curly hair, wearing hoop earrings, a black strapless dress, and gold jewelry, standing at a table with promotional materials at an indoor event.
Table with several romance novels featuring women on the covers, with titles such as "For Once," "Naughty," "Soul," and "Deep in My Soul," arranged on wire stands.
Person in a light blue shirt holding a dark-colored book at a book fair or signing event, with several books on display on a table.
Two women shopping at an indoor booth with various products, including candles and books, in the background.
A woman with glasses and red braids smiling and gesturing with her hands at a table with books and signs, while another person with short red hair, wearing a black shirt, stands nearby at an indoor event.
Tablecloth with books and pamphlets, three books on small wooden stands titled 'Janine', 'Lenora', and 'Alicia' by Cencia C. Higgins, and a fourth book titled 'An Illicit Seduction' displayed upright. An orange number '1' is visible on the left.
Display table with books, a wooden 'LOVE' sign, and name tags for Chencia C. Higgins at a book event.
A woman with red styled hair, glasses, and a striped shirt smiling at a table with colorful books and displays.
Table displaying multiple copies of books by Chencia C. Higgins, including 'Fast Breaker,' 'Her & Them,' 'Nailed It,' and 'An Illicit Seduction,' along with bookmarks and promotional materials.
Display of several books on a table at a book event, featuring titles by K.C. Mills, including "One You," "You're My Reason," and "When We."
A woman with glasses and earrings, sitting at a table with a display of brochures, talking to a standing woman with long braided hair and glasses at the same event with many other people in the background.
A woman with glasses and dreadlocks at a table is talking to a woman with long braided hair and a black shirt, while other people are gathered around at a busy event or conference.
Author and attendees at a book signing event with stacks of books titled 'Reheight' on a table.
Table displaying five copies of the book series 'A Story of Faith' by Lisa Washington, each with different titles and colors: 'Karleigh' in pink, 'Kaleigh' in blue, 'Kyna' in red, and 'Karmyn' in green. A decorative 'blessed' sign is on the table. A
A group of women at a volunteer event, with one woman wearing a blue shirt that says 'Volunteer' and a name tag, talking to another woman in a black shirt, in a room with tables of pamphlets and books.
Women at a book or merchandise booth talking, one woman wearing a 'Volunteer' shirt and another woman in a black shirt, with books and items on the table.
A book signing table with a banner displaying Sherelle Green's name, books on sale, and two women talking and smiling behind it. The books are mostly romance novels.
Two smiling women hugging at a social event, one wearing a colorful patterned sleeveless top with African-inspired design, the other in a black T-shirt with the word 'Thur' visible.
Four people standing together at an event, wearing casual clothing, smiling at the camera, with one person wearing a name badge.
Bookmarks for the book 'Heated' by Naima Simone, showing a man in a suit holding a sign with the word 'heated' across his face.
Three romance novels by Naima Simone displayed upright on a table. The titles are 'Jessie's Girl,' 'Don't You Forget About Me,' and 'Back in the Texan's Bed,' with cover images of couples in intimate poses.
Three romance novel books with male models on the covers, displayed on a table. The titles are "Scoring the Players' Baby," "Scoring with the Wrong Twin," and "Scoring Off the Field," all by Naima Simone.
Three paperback books by Naima Simone displayed on a table, titled "Ravaged," "Heated," and "Sin & Ink," with covers featuring images of shirtless men and a man in a suit.
Cluster of stickers with a woman in a red skirt and a black top, with glasses, and the text "Naima Simone, where humor, heart, and heat collide..." on a black surface.
A book titled "Dane" by AC Arthur, part of the Donovan Dynasty series, is displayed on a table with promotional materials and a keychain nearby.
Book cover for 'Roark' by AC Arthur, featuring a muscular man with a bare chest, open white shirt, and a shoulder strap, standing in front of a background with flames.
Book cover titled 'Ridge' by AC Arthur, featuring a shirtless man with dreadlocks, gold necklaces, and a jungle background, part of the Donovan Dynasty series.
Two copies of the book "Her Unexpected Match" by Lacey Baker displayed on a table with purple heels and a pair of brown shoes in the foreground, and held behind a table with bookmarks, a white sign with a heart and the word "Love," and a person in a
Display of book copies, bookmarks, and promotional materials on a table, featuring the books 'Hi Hiat Us' by A. C. Arthur and 'Her Unexpected Match' by Lacey Baker.
Stack of paperback books titled 'The Af/African Sisterhood' by A.C. Arthur with illustrated portraits of diverse women on the covers, and two keychains with tropical-themed tags in front.
Christmas party invitation featuring a wooden chair with pink boxing gloves and a Santa hat on it, on a dark wooden background.
A brochure titled 'A Merry & Bright Christmas' featuring a decorative chair with a red Christmas stocking and white feather trim, with the caption 'A Merry & Bright Christmas' and logo 'THE GC CORPORATION'. There's also a keychain on the table with a
A man in a pink shirt and a woman with red hair seated at a table, engaged in a conversation, with books and promotional materials on the table.
Cover of a book titled "A Twisted Tale Anthology" edited by Elizabeth Lim, with a castle silhouette, trees, a deer, a dragon, and an open book illustration on the cover. A red starburst sticker in the top left corner indicates a sale on October 3, 20
A sign with black, red, and white text that reads "New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author FARRAH ROCHON" on a cream background with a black border.
Book titled 'Being Plumville' by Savannah J. Frierson with pink cover, featuring silhouette illustrations of a woman and a man.
The cover of a book titled 'Reconstructing Jada Channing' by Savannah J. Frierson features a black and white portrait of a woman with curly hair.
Book titled 'AJ's Serendipity' by Savannah J. Frierson, featuring a man with short hair and a beard on the cover, standing near the water with a bridge in the background.
Book cover titled "AJ's Serendipity" by Savannah J. Frierson, featuring a portrait of a man with a beard and short hair, dressed in a white shirt, with a background of a blue sky and white buildings.
Front cover of the book 'Be Mine' by Savannah J. Fierson, part of the Four for Love series, featuring silhouettes of men and women with shadows, on a pastel green background.
Pink book cover titled 'All Mine: An Interracial Poly Romance' by Savannah J. Frierson, featuring silhouettes of four men and one woman.
Three books from the Trolling Nights series by Savannah J. Frierson displayed standing upright, with colorful covers featuring night sky, ocean, and sunset scenes.
A paperback book titled "The Cost of Loving You" by Anabaptist author, with a cover image of a woman with African descent, curly hair, and a warm expression. The book is part of the Harris Sisters Book One series and is displayed in a bookstore with
A book titled 'I Thought I Knew You' by Renee A. Moses from the Harris Sisters Book Two series, featuring a close-up of a woman's face on the cover.
A book titled 'Want All or With You' by Renee A. Moses, displayed upright with a stack of similar books below. The cover features a person wearing an orange shirt, with only their face partially visible.
A book titled 'Never Stopped Loving You' from the Harris Sisters Book Three series, with a partial portrait of a woman's face on the cover, displayed on a table behind other copies of the same book.
Book cover of 'Not Good Enough For You' by Renée A. Moses, featuring a woman with jewelry and natural hair.
A book titled 'Not Good Enough For You' by Renee A. Moses displayed on a shelf, featuring a woman with dark hair, earrings, and a confident expression on the cover.
Book titled 'When the Time is Wrought' by Renée A. Moses in front of a decorated Christmas tree with ornaments and lights.
A stack of books with the top one featuring a woman with short black hair and earrings on the cover, titled 'You Could Do Damage' by Renée A. Moses.
Book titled 'Straight Away' by Renée A. Moses on display at a book event, with multiple copies stacked underneath. The cover features a woman with curly hair, holding her face with both hands.
Stack of books titled "Making a Hard Right" by Renée A. Moses displayed upright at a book fair.
Book titled 'Two Lefts, One Right' by Renée A. Moses, featuring a portrait of a woman with dark, curly hair on the cover, displayed on a table with other copies stacked behind it.
Table display of paperback books by Kimberly Brown, including 'Where Love Blooms', 'Deep in My Soul', and signed, sealed, and delivered. The books have various cover designs featuring couples and artistic elements.
Table of book displays featuring romance novels by Kimberly Brown, including 'A Thing Between Lovers,' 'The Pleasure,' 'The Power of Exchange,' 'Comm To You,' 'The Burial of A Player,' and 'I Could Fall In Love.'
Close-up of a book titled 'Together in Love' featuring two Black women on the cover, one with natural hair and the other with braids, with a purple and pink color scheme. The book is displayed on a stand with other copies underneath.
A woman with pink curly hair and glasses is reading a pamphlet or brochure at a table during an event, while another woman with short curly hair and glasses sits across from her, smiling. The background shows a large room with other people, booths, a
Two women at a book signing table, one browsing books, the other sitting behind the table reading a book titled "Ridge."
Two women are smiling and talking to each other at a busy indoor event, with many people and tables in the background.
Two women hug in a crowded indoor event, surrounded by people standing and using phones, with neutral-colored walls and a high ceiling.
Cover of the book 'Foolish Hearts' by Synthia Williams, featuring a young couple holding hands on a beach at sunset
Two women engaging in conversation at a book fair with books and other items on display.
Display table at a vendor booth with stickers, tape, and other stationery items themed around romance and writing.
Display of various stickers, notebooks, and planners with inspirational and motivational messages, some with illustrations of women and books, arranged on a wooden stand at a market or shop.
Display of various stationery and motivational cards with illustrations of women, books, flowers, and home decor, organized on a wall shelf.
A smiling woman with glasses, wearing a patterned pink and white top, seated at a table with a tablet in front of her, in a conference or meeting room.
A man with glasses, a gold chain, and a gold watch smiling at a DJ setup with a laptop and equipment.
A man with glasses and a gold watch using a red phone while working on DJ equipment with a laptop.
Four women standing in front of a balloon backdrop at a celebration. They are dressed in colorful summer dresses and hats, smiling at the camera.
Two women standing in front of pastel-colored balloon decorations and illuminated letters, smiling at a celebration event.
Two women posing in front of colorful balloons at an event, smiling at the camera.
A young girl in a floral pink and white dress and white sandals standing in front of large illuminated letters spelling 'O' and 'L' with pastel-colored balloons in the background.
A smiling couple standing in front of a colorful balloon backdrop and glowing 'LOVE' sign at a celebration or event.
Two women wearing straw hats, sunglasses, and colorful dresses taking a selfie together indoors.
Three women at a celebration, one standing behind two seated women, all smiling. The woman standing is wearing a light blue dress, while the seated women are wearing a green top and a floral dress respectively. The woman in the floral dress has a whi
A man wearing glasses and a black t-shirt is using a DJ mixer while talking on a red phone during a reunion event.
Two women standing on a stage, one holding a microphone and smiling, the other looking down at papers, in a room with sound equipment in the background.
A woman smiling at a celebration with a colorful balloon backdrop and illuminated letters spelling 'OIR' behind her.
Three women standing together indoors in front of colorful balloon decorations, smiling at the camera.
A woman in a floral dress and white hat posing in front of a colorful balloon arch and a large illuminated sign that reads 'LOVE'.
Woman in a bright yellow gown and matching yellow hat with large flower detail, standing in front of pastel-colored balloon decorations and illuminated letters spelling 'OLU'.
Four people standing together at a celebration, with balloons and a glowing decoration in the background.
woman in light blue dress standing next to large illuminated letters spelling 'OLR', with colorful balloons in pink, yellow, purple, and green arranged around the letters at an indoor event.
A woman in a white top, black skirt, and large hat standing in front of colorful balloon decorations and a sign that spells 'LOVE'.
A woman wearing a lavender dress and a hat standing next to large illuminated letters spelling "O
Colorful balloons arranged in a semi-circle with illuminated letters spelling 'OLR' in front of a brown wall and patterned carpet.
Two women smiling in front of a colorful balloon arrangement and illuminated letters, both wearing sun hats and summer dresses.
Two women in dresses and heels pose in front of a colorful balloon backdrop with the number '6' illuminated in front.