Pepper Basham, Rendezvous ’26 Writer

Rendezvous with readers and writers in Nashville on November 7, 2026, to celebrate stories and enjoy encouraging fellowship.

Meet Pepper Basham at Read Write Rendezvous ‘26

Romance filled with humor, heart, and a touch of delightful charm—that’s what readers love about Pepper Basham. Whether she’s writing contemporary rom-coms or sweeping historicals, she brings warmth, wit, and hope to every story.

 

About the Writer

Pepper Basham is an award-winning writer who crafts romance “peppered” with grace and humor. Writing both historical and contemporary novels, she loves incorporating her Appalachian roots and her affection for the UK into her stories.

She lives in the mountains of southwestern Virginia, where she balances life as a wife, mom of five, speech-language pathologist, and storyteller—while also enjoying chocolate, jazz, hats, and her faith.

You can learn more about Pepper and her books on her website at www.pepperdbasham.com.

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy, Historical Romance

Currently reading: The Austen Affair by Madeline Bell

A note from Pepper:
I love engaging with readers and strive to bring hope to the cyberworld through both my online presence and my fiction. I’m so thankful to be on this journey alongside so many amazing readers and writers—it’s a joy to share stories together.

 

About the Featured Title

A Brewed Awakening

Daphne dreams of Mr. Darcy. Finn serves up pints and rock music. Can opposites attract when a tea shop princess meets her pub-owning rival? Perfect for fans of Courtney Walsh and Emma St. Clair.

In the charming mountain town of Wisteria, North Carolina, Daphne Austen clings to tradition like cream to a scone. She’s built her life–and her late grandmother’s tearoom, Tea Thyme–around all things English: delicate china, Jane Austen novels, and the comforting predictability of routine. The only thing threatening her perfectly ordered world? The loud, aggravatingly handsome Brit opening a pub next door.

After his ex-wife broke his heart and his business partner nearly destroyed his career, Finn Dashwood packed up his six-year-old daughter and left England behind. He’s looking for a fresh start, and the last thing he needs is a fussy, tea-obsessed neighbor criticizing his every pint and playlist. It doesn’t matter that she’s ridiculously kind (to everyone else) and that his daughter is utterly fascinated by her. Finn’s heart is not open to being broken again.

But disagreements turn into prank wars and then a competition when a high-profile wedding needs a last-minute caterer. The townsfolk are thrilled–Wisteria hasn’t seen this much excitement since the county fair lost a goat.

When the wedding demands both sweet and savory fare, Daphne and Finn are forced to put down their swords and pick up their serving trays. Between burnt pastries, brewing tempers, trending hashtags (#SipsAndSpats, anyone?), and one very adorable little girl, rivalry soon gives way to reluctant friendship–and maybe something that feels suspiciously like chemistry.

Can a tea shop princess and a pub owner with a past mix their lives as seamlessly as clotted cream and jam . . . or will their differences keep them steeped in rivalry forever?

Fall headfirst into a romance that’s as sweet as scones and as lively as a pub singalong. Early readers are raving about the laugh-out-loud humor, irresistible chemistry, and swoony, kisses-only romance that makes A Brewed Awakening impossible to put down. Grab your copy today and discover a charming enemies-to-lovers story brewed with heart, humor, and small-town magic.

Also Available: Sense & Suitability, Pride & Practicality, The Cinderella Plot, The Bachelor Spy

 

All featured Rendezvous titles are listed on the JustRead Amazon Storefront, or visit the author’s website for more information. Learn more about Read Write Rendezvous—why (About page), what, where, who, and how (Event page). We invite you to join us and/or support the event (Sponsorship and Promotional Opportunities page).

Have you read any of Pepper’s books? Let us know your favorites and which titles you add to your TBR!