It All Started With Some Chicken Tenders

"It All Started With Some Chicken Tenders" is a second chance, friend-to-strangers-to-lovers romance that reunites two old friends with the magic of some crispy chicken tenders.

Meet Valerie Bishop, a brilliant and ambitious legal consultant who has built her career specializing in contract law. She's a no-nonsense, by-the-book professional, dedicated to ensuring that every "i" is dotted and every "t" is crossed. With her life neatly organized, the next obvious step was a marriage that ended moments before the ceremony when the groom was nowhere to be found. With her tail between her legs, she travels back to her hometown and is soon reunited with someone from the past that she wasn't expecting.

Enter Damon Jake, a dedicated police officer who is as charming as he is handsome with a penchant for unpredictability. He thrives on the excitement of his job and is known for his heart of gold, always willing to go the extra mile to help others. However, his personal life has been on hold, as he's wary of letting anyone too close. He and Valerie shared a deep and lasting friendship years ago. Their bond was unbreakable until life took them on separate paths. But when fate intervenes and brings them back together, the sparks between them are as strong as ever. Their worlds collide in a serendipitous encounter when Jake intercepts a food delivery order intended for Emily. As he hands over the package of chicken tenders, their eyes meet, reigniting a spark long forgotten.

Before reading don't forget to grab yourself some chicken tenders. I recommend dipping them in a mango habanero ranch aioli.