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“The complex dynamic between the protagonists and their families further stokes the narrative fires, resulting in a savory, if sometimes frenetic, tale of love, laughter, family, and good food.”
Publishers Weekly

With or Without You

Written by Eric Smith
Published by Inkyard Press

All’s fair in love and (food truck) war.

Everyone knows Jordan Plazas and Cindy Ortiz hate each other.

According to many viral videos of their public shouting matches, the Plazas and Ortiz families have a well-known food truck rivalry. Jordan and Cindy have spent all of high school making cheesesteaks and slinging insults at each other across their shared Philadelphia street.

But the truth? They’re in love, and it’s all just an act for the tourists.

When the fake feud lands them a reality tv show pilot, Jordan and Cindy find themselves having to lie on a much bigger scale. Trapped between pursuing their dreams or their love, can they find a way to have their cheesesteak and eat it too?

Primary ISBN: 9781335458070
Publication Date: November 2023
Available As: Hardcover, Audiobook, eBook
Young Adult, Age 13 or older

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Setting: United States

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown

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