Much Ado about Barbecue, Sally Kilpatrick
Much Ado about Barbecue, Sally Kilpatrick
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Much Ado about Barbecue

Author: Sally Kilpatrick

Series: Ellery Novel

Narrator: Amanda Ronconi, Daniel Thomas May

Unabridged: 9 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 11/25/2025


Synopsis

Return to Ellery, Tennessee for Sally Kilpatrick's saucy new novel about two warring barbecue houses.

Emma Sutton promised herself three things: she would never move back to Ellery, never work in the family barbecue restaurant, and never have anything to do with Ben Cates ever again. Losing her job and her home might've forced her to break the first two, but she's determined to keep the third.

Unlike Emma, Ben Cates has made peace with his hometown. He wants nothing more than to make his restaurant something his father couldn't: a success. But between his hellraising little sister and Emma Sutton's return to Ellery, his dream could easily be snatched away.

Emma and Ben might've made each other's childhood a living hell with their endless pranks, but the only way to finally get rid of the other is to win the coveted contract for Ellery's annual barbecue festival. Seems easy enough—until attraction ignites like a charcoal flame, and happiness seeps in like a surprising new flavor.

Can they find the courage to forgive bitter past mistakes and let trust into the mix, or will devastating secrets burn everything down again?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jamie on July 26, 2021

Sally Kilpatrick returns with her signature Southern charm and humor in this enchanting romance that will make you hunger for more (pun intended). :-) Fans of the enemies-to-lovers trope will eat up Emma and Ben's relationship transformation. As usual with Sally's books, the cast of characters is fi......more

Goodreads review by Virginia on September 06, 2021

MUCH ADO ABOUT BARBECUE is a treat, a warm hearted romance with a delicious side of humor, down home flavor, and authentic Southern charm.......more

Goodreads review by Jeff on August 11, 2021

Fun Southern Enemies To Lovers Romance. The title of this review tells you most everything you need to know here. This book has quite a few moving parts, but overall they work together to create a solid, fun Southern romance - in this case, centered on the titular barbecue and the retelling of Shake......more

Goodreads review by Crystal on May 11, 2024

This book! I can’t see pictures in my head when I read, but reading this one got me the closest! I loved all the characters so much, especially Jeremiah! I could absolutely guess what he looked and sounded like. I’ve loved all Sally’s books, but I can’t tell you the last time I closed one and just w......more

Goodreads review by Michael on August 23, 2021

Sally Kilpatrick's latest novel, Much Ado About Barbecue should come with a warning label that you're going to crave some good barbecue. This isn't necessarily a terrible thing -- unless you don't have access to good barbecue, that is. Emma Sutton and Ben Cates have been rivals all their lives. It st......more