Velora Jackson has spent years building a perfectly curated life. A downtown condo, a high-powered career, and enough distance from her old neighborhood to keep painful childhood memories at bay. But when her sharp-tongued mama demands her presence for Thanksgiving dinner, Velora is drawn back home and straight into a collision course with Roe Manning, the boy who made her miserable as a skinny, awkward kid and the man who’s suddenly making her heart race. As old wounds and buried desires surface between family feasts and kitchen confessions, Velora must decide whether she’s willing to let go of her armor and rediscover the woman she left behind. With humor, heat, and a deep sense of home, this steamy romance unfolds over a holiday weekend filled with meddling relatives, rekindled attraction, and the bittersweet taste of second chances. Perfect for fans of stories where coming home means facing your past, forgiving old hurts, and discovering passion worth fighting for. If you love deeply emotional, character-driven romance with a side of spicy banter and heart, Thanksgiving Leftovers will satisfy your craving for both laughter and longing.