Till There Was You: A Novel By Lindsay Hameroff

In "The Perfect Recipe for Love and Friendship," author Shirley Jump delivers a delightful romantic romp that will leave readers smiling. Culinary student Lexi Berman is determined to make her late mother proud by becoming an executive chef in a Michelin-star restaurant. But when she meets Jake Taylor, a dive bar musician who charms her with show tunes, she makes a rare exception to her no-dating rule. After a steamy weekend together, Jake leaves for L.A. to record his demo, and Lexi never expects to see him again. But when Jake becomes an overnight celebrity with a breakout single that's almost certainly about her famous blueberry pancake recipe, Lexi keeps their affair to herself.

As Jake's star rises and the world speculates about the subject of his song, Lexi tries to focus on her new restaurant job and a prospective romance with her coworker. But when Jake turns up on her doorstep late one night, her carefully-laid plans are thrown for a loop. Though they try to be friends, things between them soon reheat faster than a bowl of Lexi's matzah ball soup. But a relationship with Jake means risking her face in tabloids, withstanding cruel internet comments, and jeopardizing her career. As Jake's upcoming tour approaches, and rumors swirl about him and another pop star, Lexi must decide if holding onto her meticulously-planned future is worth walking away from what could be the perfect recipe for love.

Set in the chaos of fame and the high stakes world of New York City restaurants, "The Perfect Recipe for Love and Friendship" is a charming and heartwarming story of second chances and the power of love. 📚❤️