$150,000 Rugelach

Recommended by Entertainment Weekly as a Best Book of 2021A delicious tale of rivalry, friendship, heartache, and dessert! "This sweet story is a delightful, quick read with a wonderfully charming cast of characters. Fame-obsessed Jack and somber Jillian, who is mourning the loss of her mother, become a mismatched duo selected to compete for $150,000 in a high-stakes baking contest jam-packed with hilarious high jinks.

A refreshing and uplifting book filled with friendship, heartache, and a generous sprinkling of love." -- Kirkus Reviews "The Markses excel at creating goofy but appealing characters: extrovert Jack seems beyond embarrassment, yet he honors Jillian's wish to keep her mom's story The delicious descriptions of baked goods are sure to make readers' mouths water; fortunately, three recipes are included.