Guava and Grudges

In Guava and Grudges by Alexis Castellanos, aspiring pastry chef Ana Maria Ybarra dreams of winning a recipe contest to fund her culinary ambitions, all while navigating her family's struggling bakery and a surprising reunion with a mysterious boy from her past. When Miguel, a boy from her previous idealized day, unexpectedly reappears as a rival from a competing bakery, Ana Maria must decide whether to trust him as they team up for the competition. Their collaboration sparks tension and secrets, challenging her perceptions and ambitions amid family loyalties and romantic allure.