Much Ado About Barbecue

In Sally Kilpatrick's lively new novel set in Ellery, Tennessee, Emma Sutton and Ben Cates find their childhood rivalry reignited by a competitive barbecue contest that could determine their futures. As they vie for the prize at the town’s annual festival, old tensions and attractions resurface, challenging them to confront past mistakes and consider new possibilities. With humor and heart, the story explores whether trust and forgiveness can overcome long-standing grudges and secrets.