Salt and Sugar

Enemies for generations, the grandchildren of the owners of two competing bakeries fall in love in Salt and Sugar , a romance worthy of Romeo and Juliet set on the hills of Olinda.

Never trust a Molina or a thin-based frying pan.

For Lari Ramires, this has always been a motto. Her family's bakery, Sal, has been at war with the Molinas' bakery, Açúcar, for generations. Whether spreading rumors, fighting in culinary competitions, or shouting insults on the streets of Olinda, for both families, revenge is a dish best served hot, whether sweet or savory.

But when Lari's grandmother dies, the family's life and livelihood are seriously threatened. And to make matters worse, a large supermarket chain arrives in town, forcing many local businesses to close their doors.

Inexperienced in the kitchen, Lari is willing to do whatever it takes to save her legacy, even the unimaginable: teaming up with Pedro Molina. The boy is arrogant, conceited, and... president of a charity that cooks for children? She realizes she may not know him as well as she thought, and that learning more about the boy from the rival family may not be so apocalyptic. But the big question is: can a Ramires and a Molina truly trust each other?

Originally published in the United States, Salt and Sugar is an unforgettable romantic comedy filled with Northeastern representation that promises to warm readers' hearts.