The Bollywood Bride

by Sonali Dev

  Heartfelt, witty, and thoroughly engaging, Sonali Dev’s debut is both a vivid exploration of modern India and a deeply honest story of love, in all its diversity.

  “Deeply romantic and emotional, with characters I fell in love with . . . simply unputdownable.”

  —Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author

  “The characters are so richly drawn, the writing is utterly breathtaking. . . . A voice like none other. I highly recommend you read this book.”

  —Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author

  “An impressive debut . . . Vibrant and exuberantly romantic, Affair is chock full of details that reflect India’s social and cultural flux.”

  —NPR.com, A 2014 Best Reads Selection

  “All the ingredients for a Bollywood movie can be found in this charming romance . . . A contemporary, transcontinental romance told with a light touch and lots of sizzle.”

  —Library Journal, A Best Romance of 2014 Selection

  “Leaves readers with a greater understanding and appreciation of Indian traditions while beautifully capturing the struggle between familiar duty and self-discovery.”

  —Booklist

  “As intricate as a henna tattoo and as sweet as gulab juman . . . Captures all the glamour, mix-ups and humor of a classic Bollywood film.”

  —Shelf Awareness

  “Make note of the name Sonali Dev! Based on this marvelous debut, Dev is set to become a star.... An absolute winner from beginning to end, this spellbinding tale grabs your heart and never lets go!”

  —RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars, TOP PICK

  This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

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  Copyright © 2015 by Sonali Dev

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  ISBN: 978-1-6177-3015-3

  First Kensington Electronic Edition: October 2015

  ISBN-13: 978-1-61773-015-3

  ISBN-10: 1-61773-015-7