Award-winning Malibu author Leigh Court will autograph copies of her second Victorian romance novel, “THE BET,” on Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Books in Pacific Palisades. Court will conduct a short reading, and then give away several prizes to attendees. She will also host another book signing on Aug. 16 at 12 p.m. at Barnes & Noble in Encino. More information can be obtained online at leighcourt.com.