I was really surprised by how much I fell in love with this book. I truly that it was going to be the typical doctor rom-com, but no it was so much more.
Kareena has a high expectation in love that she won’t accept any arranged marriage even though it works in her favor. Her father is selling her childhood home, and she refuses to let it go, so she needs money to buy the house. She can get the money if she is engaged to be married. And she won’t do any arranged marriage even though Prem keeps persisting. Prem is known for not believing in love matches. For him, it’s realistic to have friendship or partnership more say than a love match. Love does not exist in his vocabulary, so he is out of his comfort zone when he starts falling for Kareen.
I love a strong independent female character. Kareen knows what she wants in her life that she won’t settle. And she should not even though Prem is sexy. If Prem wants her, then he needs to step up the plate. I know loving someone is hard because you can get hurt but life is never a guarantee. And Prem is going to realize that loving Kareena is worth the risk. Plus, they are sexually compatible with each other. Their romance scenes were spicy! Expect hotness in those scenes.

Thank you to Netgalley, Avon & Harper Voyager, and Nisha Sharma for the advanced copy of this book. I am leaving this review voluntarily, and all opinions are my own.

Dating Dr. Dil was just a delicious, delightful enemies-to-more romance with strong leads and side characters. Kareena, general counsel for a nonprofit focused on helping women-owned businesses, and Prem, a cardiologist talk show host, were obviously perfect together from the start, but needed to find their way to each other. Their banter was amazing - whether they were fighting or flirting - and the spicy scenes were so darn hot. The side characters were perfection, as well. I adored Kareena’s aunties and both of their sets of close friends. I loved this book!

4.5/5 stars!

AHHH this book was so much fun! I devoured this book in one siting and absolutely adored it. It was just such a fun and fresh read that had me literally laughing out loud. Dating Dr. Dil is the perfect rom-com to pick up next and perfect for getting you out of that reading slump. I really enjoyed the characters as well as the different tropes in this book. If you're looking for a quick cute read, go pick this up!!

4.5 stars, rounded up. Kareena and Prem are certainly some of the best characters in romance I've read lately- on paper, so clearly opposite, but the chemistry between them is undeniable. They are both motivated, driven individuals (perhaps the only thing I would have loved more of is getting to see Kareena in her work environment!), and there is such interesting acknowledgement of their experiences as Indian-Americans and interacting with the cultural expectations around their relationships.
I forgot while reading this that it was supposed to be a take on The Taming of the Shrew, so you really don't have to be super familiar with the source storyline to enjoy this (it's been a lot of years since I've read or seen Shrew). However, once you know the premise of this it's easy to see the nods to the original.

This is the first book I've ever read by Nisha Sharma, and I can safely say I would definitely like to go back and read her other books! This book was at once funny, sad, inspiring, romantic, sexy, and did I mention funny?

Kareena and Prem are well matched and challenge each other in a way that makes them such a perfect compliment. They have such different views on marriage and love, but at the same time need to embark on a "fake dating" to "fake engagement" journey in order to get what they need to fulfill their dreams. You can probably guess what starts to happen, but you'll never expect the twists, turns, and character arcs along the way. But it's not like other romance novels because it really captures the complexities of dating and marriage for children of diaspora.

This book comes out March 15th 2022, please pick it up! It is worth a read.

A fun, lighthearted take on falling in love when the relationship started as fake. Needing funds to buy her home when her father decides to sell, Kareena tries to convince him to give her the funds he's saved for her wedding but he refuses. Local TV host, Dr. Verma known as Dr. Dil, also needs cash for a community center and could use those funds saved for his wedding. And thus the fake relationship forms that turns into love. Not quite a take on Taming the Shrew as the book promised but an enjoyable read that will be easy to promote to readers.

Dating Dr. Dil is a comical enemies to lovers with characters that you will adore and root for. Kareena and Dr. Prem Verma took up residence in my heart. They have opposing views of what love is and how to properly navigate the cultural pressures of arranged marriages. I found myself googling phrases used, what traditional Indian garments looked liked and learning about a culture that I do not have a ton of first hand exposure to. Nisha's writing is smart, funny and emotional.

Please note I would rate this book R for use of language and adult content.

thanks so mucb to netgalley for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest review!

when i started this book i was not loving it, it made me cringe at times i’m not going to lie, but the more i read the more i loved prem and kareena! their banter was fun and their chemistry was so good.
i also love a good boy obsessed trope, IT NEVER FAILS ME.

i did wish the ending was a bit longer, i felt like it was missing something. it felt kind of rushed.
anyway i give this a 3.5 star rating! would recommend if you want a fun quick read.

BOOK REVIEW 🩺

Y’all…. If you want
* Taylor Swift references
* Women in Law
* South Asian representation
* A Hot Doctor
* Great banter
I have a book for you!

Dating Dr. Dil is out March 14 and you need to press ‘add to cart’ immediately.

I’m not a big romance reader and I. LOVED. THIS!
I loved reading about a culture that isn’t represented much in books. I loved the banter between all the characters. I loved the steam 😳. Oh, and THERE’S AUNTIES!

I can’t think of a single thing I didn’t like about this one

I honestly don't even know where to start here other than to say I LOVED THIS SO MUCH! I know it's early in the year but Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma is going to go down as one of my favorite romances of 2022.
One thing I really loved was that the *romance* was there from the beginning. I was hooked and laughing from page 1 and that is so important to me! This was sort of a insta-love/one night stand turned enemies to lovers and there was no waiting to the 50% mark to see any chemistry between the characters. The chemistry was there early and it was HOT AF. There was just so much to this story that was amazing. Each character was so multi-demential and had their own struggles and interests. As someone who sometimes also struggles "saying" words of affection and would rather just relay my love through actions, I totally related to Prem's struggle.

ALSO, THE TAYLOR SWIFT REFERENCES?!?! Are you kidding me?!?!? At one point, Prem turns on his "boys night" playlist and Reputation begins playing. There were no comments like "yeah, so what Im a dude who likes T-swift?" which was SO refreshing. There is even a Prem and Kareena's Taylor Swift Playlist at the end!!!

The food references were also amazing. I've never had pani puri before but I will be SOON. Anyways, I loved this so much and it was the perfect rom-com with the perfect balance of banter, heartfelt moments, and steam. I pre-ordered this one on paperback literally the second I finished this ARC because I know I will be re-reading ASAP.

Dating Dr. Dil is out on March 15 and TRUST ME you'll want to read this one!

*review to come on my IG account soon!*

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me this ARC for an exchange of an honest review!
This will definitely be a rom-com to remember for 2022.
Kareena and Prem, WOW. The shift from enemies to lovers was so well done and their constant back and forth had me cracking up. Seeing Kareena face the challenges of her culture and family was by far one of my favorite things about the story. The chemistry between Prem and Kareena was perfect. I was OBSESSED with how protective Prem was over Kareena as well. Prem’s thoughts on true love shifting slowly throughout the story was so heartwarming to read. I adored the supportive aunties and friends. I cannot wait to get my hands on the physical copy so I can reread and tab all of my favorite parts!!!

I’m going to start off by saying that I am not southeast Asian and thus cannot speak on the accuracy of the desi representation in this book. With that in mind, I remain in my opinion that the author missed her intended mark. So much of the characters’ lives were centered around the idea of marriage that it was stifling. The author barely touched upon their culture, instead crafting every character to be obsessive in their attention to both the main characters, Kareena and Prem’s, love lives. I was sad to read a portrayal so negative and off-putting.

Moving on to the characters themselves: I, unfortunately, couldn’t get attached to any of them.
I wish we actually got to know Kareena. It baffles me that I was in her perspective but still barely knew her personality. For example, she has a badass job as a lawyer helping female entrepreneurs, but we never actually get to see her at this job that she apparently values so much. There were moments when I felt like I could end up liking her, but then she would do something cringy or obnoxious and all development would be lost.
Next, we have Prem. How can someone be so smart and yet so stupid? It took the entire book for this man to realize that love can be shown through actions. His obstinate thinking and selfishness in wanting Kareena to compromise her values while he sacrificed nothing was not attractive. I remember having to pause and stare at the wall every time he was a complete idiot.
So what happens when you pair two unlikeable characters together? A pretty messy romance. This relationship was filled with miscommunication as both Kareena and Prem danced around the truth. I hate that they would not be upfront with their feelings and then be surprised when the situation blew up in their face. Their romantic connection and conversations were hardly explored, so it wasn’t shocking when the only good things they could think about the other person revolved around their physical appearance (ex. Instead of saying “I missed her fiery spirit and warm heart” they would say “I missed her body”). Seriously, I wasn’t rooting for them.

Don’t even get me started on the supporting cast of characters. As I write this I’m realizing that I don’t have a high opinion of anyone in this book. Kareena’s father was awful for lording things she cared about over her head and constantly dismissing her. Her grandmother and aunties weren’t much better as they only saw her worth on the basis of her marriage. Kareena's sister, Bindu, was a selfish brat that got zero character development. And both Kareena and Prem’s friends were so frustrating in their ceaseless back and forth of supporting the union or not.

I will admit that a part of my dislike for the book is based on personal preference. I tend to favor more serious slow-burn romances over quirkier reads like this one. However, in this case you can’t fault me for that. Because what was attempting to be quirky actually came off as overdramatic and cringy. The dialogue, intrusiveness from family members, depthless personalities, public displays, and especially Prem’s references to a specific body part as ‘Charlie’ - no, no, no. Absolutely not. (God, that last one nearly had me throwing my phone out the window).

I am rather proud of myself for getting through this book. Hopefully I won’t have to think about it again anytime soon.

Ok so this was a very refreshing read for me! I really enjoyed the first half but it started to go downhill for the second—where the connection suddenly felt unnatural and idk how that’s even possible when i clearly felt it for the first half. i did a lot of thinking and i figured it must be the smut that ruined it bc for some reason the intensity felt forced. everything that came out from Prem’s mouth felt odd and so unlike him? that’s probably a me problem for being used to associating only broody men (not Prem) to ace dirty talking. So when Prem does it, it just felt weird and out of character for me 😂 instead of feeling hot, i’m laughing my ass off. so since then, i just felt disconnected with the characters and their romance. though i admit i related so much to Rina and Prem’s values and especially the south asian family dynamic but that’s just about it. the grand gesture for the ending was SO not my thing so yea…but hey, this was actually a fun romcom but just not for me.

THIS BOOK IS IT!!! I loved it so much. Super super likable characters, fun plot, and most of all inclusivity!!! We love to see! A must read and will definitely be reading all her books!

release date : March 15th

rating - 4.5⭐

🩺 I devoured this book just like I knew I would! Prem & Kareena are definitely my favorite book couple of the month. The chemistry they had was everything. This is also probably the best cartoon covered book with spice that I enjoyed. It was detailed & hawt. The only ick being when Prem would call her honey while inside her. I’m giving it a 4.5 because at some point the back & forth between them was too much. It made me anxious because I couldn’t tell when they were finally going to stop playing & get together. I can’t wait to see what else Nisha has in store!

🩺This is my honest opinion🩺

Dr. Dil is a spicy one! (Seriously, this is not for the sorts who prefer closed door romance.)

But anyway, Dr. Dil is hot and I would 100% read a thousand romances about him. He wants to do right by his community, stands up for his lady, has abs for days, and yeah, whew ::fans self::.

The Aunties are a riot as well, and the descriptions of food and familial relationships is such a joy to read.

I think this sets up a series, which will feature Kareena and Prem's friends, and I am here for it.

Thank you to Netgalley, Avon, and the author for the eARC in exchange for my review.

Dating Dr. Dil was a fun read. It made me hungry on top of laughing, smiling, and swooning. I enjoyed that’s it was dual pov. The book kept me engaged the whole way through. I got a fun, tickle in my tummy when I thought about reading more. I’m patiently waiting for the next book.


I voluntarily read an early copy.

Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma is an impeccable, amazing, awesome adult romcom released on March 15. Dating Dr. Dil is a South Asian remix of Taming of the Shrew that follows Kareena Mann, a love-obsessed girl, and Dr. Prem Verma, a love-phobic TV doctor, who gets into a viral argument about love on the set of Prem’s TV show, The Dr. Dil Show. The more time they spend with one another, the harder it gets to hate each other. This book had me experiencing every emotion ever and I LOVED it!! It's hilarious, emotional, steamy, and so much fun. There is so much hilarious banter, amazing sexual tension, passionate romance, loveable characters, and more!

The relationship between the characters especially the BANTER! Nisha wrote the relationship between characters perfectly, it flowed and fit together PERFECTLY. But the relationship was *chef kiss* From pani puri eating competitions, to murder mystery scavenger hunts at the Met, to “kidnapping” Kareena and whisking her away to his home to spend the night with her, this man was DOWN BAD and I was here for every second of it. The dual POV really added to the story. Both Kareena and Prem are amazing characters with unique personalities and differing opinions about love, so seeing the world from their perspective really allowed me to understand where they were coming from.

I loved the cultural aspects and how perfectly it all came together in this contemporary setting. The way the Indian culture didn't seem forced but flowed perfectly and came together as a masterpiece! My final word is to go PREORDER this book ASAP because it is a MASTERPIECE!!!!

There were some genuinely funny moments in this book, but the romance was just laden down by SO MUCH backstory (warning for spoilers of the first third of the book): Kareena's father wants to sell her late mother's house, and Kareena wants to buy it. But she can only get the money that her father has set aside for her if she gets engaged. And also her father and grandmother are worried that her younger sister's fiance's family will judge her if the older sister isn't engaged by the time the younger one gets married (which...I guess this is the Taming of the Shrew reference, but it doesn't seem as though the younger sister's engagement is actually in question?). Enter Dr. Dil (a word play on 'heart' but also I think Dr. Phil?) who doesn't believe in love, but tells Kareena that he believes in "something more than love" when he meets her in a bar, before ditching her mid-makeout to take an SOS call? But then the next day Kareena's sister (who is an influencer-slash-math professor??) is on Dr. Dil's show (where he tries to 'gotcha' her about how it is somehow bad for her to be in love with her fiance?), Kareena yells at him for pretending he cared about love (?? did he?) and it accidentally gets streamed on YouTube, and then Dr. DIl loses face in the local desi community, so is going to lose financial backing for his South Asian-oriented medical clinic (the necessity for this is the only interesting part of the book tbh) and so now he has to date Kareena because no other desi woman will date him but also HIS mom wants to pay him to get married???

It was just so much. Also, Kareena introduces herself to him as "Rina" in the bar and then she spends the whole rest of the book getting mad if he calls her that. Which! One thing to not like a nickname, another to not like the name that you USED TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF. All this made it so hard to connect with the characters on any level.

I love any Shakespearean retelling so I had an incredibly high hopes for this book but I loved it I thought the chemistry was electric between the characters and I really found myself rooting for them!