From the author ofMeet Cute Diarycomes a delectable rom-com thats brimming with zest and a sprinkle of sweetness. A must-read for fans of Casey McQuiston and Julian Winters.

Theo Mori and Gabriel Moreno have always been at odds. Their parents own rival businessesan Asian American caf and a Puerto Rican bakeryand Gabis lack of coordination has cost their soccer team too many games to count.

Stuck in the closet and scared to pursue his own dreams, Gabi sees his familys shop as his future. Stuck under the weight of his parents expectations, Theos best shot at leaving Vermont means first ensuring his parents livelihood is secure.

So when a new fusion caf threatens both shops, Theo and Gabi realize an unfortunate truththey can only achieve their goals by working together to cook up an underground snack operation and win back their customers. But can they put aside their differences long enough to save their parents shops, or will the new feelings between them boil over?

Published : July 11, 2023

Language : English

Paperback : 320 pages

Reading age : 13 – 17 years

Grade level : 8 – 9