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Food Spotlight: Classic Waffles
The perfect food pairing for this novel is classic waffles. The Waffle House plays such a fun and memorable role in this novel—it’s Florence Day’s go-to family spot. And honestly, I get it—I adore Waffle House myself and think they make some of the best comfort food around. So, in honor of Florence’s family tradition, I’m sharing a delicious waffle recipe from Megan on AllRecipes that you can whip up at home.
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston is a whimsical and heartfelt rom-com with a ghostly twist. When a disillusioned romance ghostwriter meets an unexpected spirit, she’s forced to confront love, loss, and second chances in the most unconventional way.
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Food Featured In The Book
Fried chicken is a dish made by Florence’s mom in the novel and a favorite among the family. Crispy, golden, and full of flavor, it represents comfort, tradition, and the warmth of home
Character Cravings
Florence Day is a ghostwriter who has spent years running from her past, avoiding the small hometown where she once felt both seen and misunderstood. When she finally returns and begins to reconnect with her family, I imagine she’d take comfort in something simple and familiar—like a glass of cold sweet tea. It’s the kind of small-town staple that carries the warmth of home, a soothing reminder of where she comes from and the pieces of herself she’s learning to reclaim.
Book Club Bite
Mini chicken and waffles would make the perfect bite-sized treat for a book club discussion of this charming romance. Sweet, savory, and easy to enjoy while chatting, they capture the cozy, feel-good vibe of the story and add a playful twist to a classic comfort food favorite.
“I began to realize that love wasn’t dead, but it wasn’t forever, either. It was something in between, a moment in time where two people existed at the exact same moment in the exact same place in the universe.” -Ashley Poston