I’m thrilled to announce that my new novel, The Bake-Off, is on bookshelves everywhere. It’s a fun, juicy story full of secrets, sibling rivalry and unlawful amounts of pastry. (I also included recipes for killer apple pie and vodka-butter cake–only the best for my readers). Here’s the thirty-second plot summary:

Suburban soccer mom Amy has always wanted to stand out from the crowd. Former child prodigy Linnie just wants to fit in. The two sisters have been estranged for years, but thanks to a series of personal crises and their wily grandmother, they’ve teamed up to enter a national bake-off in the hopes of winning some serious cash. Armed with the top-secret recipe for Grammy’s apple pie, they should be unstoppable. Sure, neither one of them has ever baked anything more complicated than brownie mix, but it’s just pie-how hard could it be?

When the competition heats up, what began as a straightforward pact for victory deteriorates into a sugarcoated free-for-all. Amy and Linnie struggle to rebuild their relationship as family secrets, old betrayals and new romances arise. Given the right recipe and an unexpected blend of bitter and sweet, even the oddest pairings can produce something delicious.

If you’d like a sneak peek of the book, you can read an excerpt by clicking here.  If you’d like a sneak peek of the apple pie, you can find the recipe right here inthe “Extras” section of the site.

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Happy reading, happy baking, and happy eating!

With love and lemon meringue,

Beth