Love Over Pizza
Jen Lowry

Pepper Pines has finally come home.
Fresh out of college and back in Jackson, North Carolina, she’s stepping into her dream—teaching in the very classroom she once imagined. But while her bulletin boards are perfectly aligned, her love life is anything but. Encouraged by her spirited best friend Jessie, Pepper reluctantly signs up for Cupid’s Connection, a dating site promising just the right match… even for a small-town girl with big dreams.
Luca Giovanni has a full plate.
Between running his late parents’ beloved pizza shop and looking after his free-spirited sister, Angel, love isn’t even on his menu. So when Angel secretly signs him up for Cupid’s Connection, Luca is more than skeptical—until a message from a certain schoolteacher catches his eye.
Two hearts. One unexpected connection.
As Pepper and Luca navigate awkward first dates, deep-rooted fears, and the challenges of letting go, they begin to learn what it really means to lean into love. Sometimes, the best recipes for life include a dash of courage, a sprinkle of hope, and a pizza meant to be shared.