Love Around the Table Second chance at love, second chance at life. Six Southern authors share six great short stories of friendship, family, and romance, and six special recipes of love. A life-threatening diagnosis triggers forgiveness and healing between two estranged sisters. A Sister's Quandary by Rachel Jones Life shoves an award-winning pastry chef into a big career change where she discovers the depths of true friendship and love. Layers of Love by Linda Joyce In rural Mississippi, a ten-year-old black girl and white boy bond over fishing as they navigate the racial waters of the 1930s. Mississippi Catfish by Constance Gillam A caregiver son and an activities director at a senior living facility discover the magic powers of love. No More Lonely Hearts by Marilyn Baron A harried widower with four young mischievous daughters proves to a wounded woman there's always room for one more around the table. Table for Six by Melissa Klein An unexpected Lazy Susan disaster splatters the news of a famous baseball player reuniting with his small-town sweetheart. Turning the Table on Love by Ciara Knight