This might be my favorite rom-com read of the year. A high stakes wager, an abundance of delightful banter, and a series of blind dates (set up by our leading lady’s father, no less) — this one had me hooked within a few chapters.

After life falls apart, Layla moves home to live with her boisterous & shamelessly devoted family to rebuild her career and start fresh. Enter Sam: a ruthless CEO who’s given up on love, has a chip on his shoulder, and now… has been thrown into sharing a small office space with Layla. From there it’s a beautiful blend of Indian tradition and modern romance.

This is the kind of book you stay up late reading while simultaneously not wanting it to end. A feel-good debut, without lacking any depth.