Love and Hot Chicken

In Love and Hot Chicken, debut author explores the vibrant Southern town of Pennywhistle, Tennessee, where PJ Spoon returns after her father's funeral, reluctantly stepping away from her PhD program at Vanderbilt. Taking a job at the local Chickie Shak, PJ navigates her own heartache while forming unexpected connections, including a budding romance with her talented coworker, Boof. As the community rallies around the quirky Hot Chicken Pageant, PJ and Boof find themselves embroiled in a mystery that deepens their bond amid the town’s colorful characters and delicious traditions.