Sweet Tea and Sympathy

In Molly Harper's charming contemporary romance, "Southern Eclectic," elite Chicago event planner Margot Cary faces an unexpected career setback and seeks refuge in the small town of Lake Sackett, Georgia, home to a quirky family-run funeral home and bait shop. As she navigates the close-knit community and works with the McCready family, Margot can't help but notice the appeal of local life, especially when she connects with the town's handsome elementary school principal, Kyle Archer. However, their budding romance is met with resistance from some town locals, raising the question of whether Margot can find love and acceptance in this new, unfamiliar territory.