I have liked the previous two books in this series. I wouldn't say I disliked this book, but it definitely wasn't my favorite of the series. I feel like Ava and Jolie "push each other's buttons" a bit too much in this book--enough that I found it irritating, perhaps because it made me wonder if they would remain friends. I don't quite understand what triggers Ava's over-the-top reactions.

I like that it is set in Ohio. I have to admit that the cover art, which I mentioned in a previous review, is growing on me, though I still feel it screams "self-published". I do think the turkey baster on the cover looks out of proportion with the rest of the picture. I do like that there is a different image related to the story used in each book--this one's is a turkey baster.

The story revolves around a community-wide Thanksgiving meal. Through some dynamic between the mayors of two cities--a dynamic I don't even pretend to understand--a group of disadvantaged youth end up joining the Leavensport community for the meal.

The romance portion is a bit tired. It's a tried and true formula: a trio, interest on one person's part not returned by the other party, etc. ( )