A charming NYC romance by co-host of the Woke Desi, for fans of:multicultural connectionsstrong friendships and familiesa "will they/won''t they" story with powerful stakesthe city that never sleepsbucket list adventurescharacters who fight outside expectations and pressures to build the life they wantKiran needs to fall in line. Instead, she falls in love.
Kiran was the good daughter. When her sister disobeyed her family''s plan and brought them shame, she was there to pick up the pieces. She vowed she wouldn''t make the same mistakes. She''d be twice the daughter her parents needed, to make up for the one they lost.
Nash never had a family. The parents who were supposed to raise him were completely absent. Now as a psychologist, he sees the same pattern happening to the kids he works with. So he turns away from love and family. After all, abandonment is in his genes, isn''t it?
If she follows the rules, Kiran will marry an Indian man. If he follows his fears, Nash will wind up alone. But what if they follow their hearts?
Praise for Love, Chai, and Other Four-Letter Words:
"LOVE, CHAI, AND OTHER FOUR LETTER WORDS is a delight... As warm and comforting as perfect masala chai."—Farah Heron, author of Accidentally Engaged
"A sweet story of finding love where you least expected to. A romp through New York City with fresh immigrant eyes. Kiran and Nash''s journey to learning to see themselves and others across boundaries and preconceived notions will warm your heart."—Sonali Dev, author of Recipe for Persuasion