Say You'll Be Mine
A Novel
(Sprache: Englisch)
"When Seth, Meghna's one-who-got-away writing partner and best friend, asks Meghna Raman to be the 'best man' for his last-minute wedding, Meghna is determined to move on, even if it means telling her mother she's finally open to an arranged marriage. Since...
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"When Seth, Meghna's one-who-got-away writing partner and best friend, asks Meghna Raman to be the 'best man' for his last-minute wedding, Meghna is determined to move on, even if it means telling her mother she's finally open to an arranged marriage. Since she-a theater teacher and an aspiring playwright-won't fulfill her parents' dreams of becoming an engineer, she might as well marry one. Grumpy, handsome, no-nonsense engineer Karthik Murthy has seen enough of his parents' relationship to know marriage is not for him. He only agreed to his mom's matchmaking attempts to make her happy, never dreaming he'd meet someone as vibrant as Meghna. Though he can't offer a real marriage, a fake engagement could help him avoid the absurd number of arranged set-ups his mother has planned for the next year. Thinking a faux fiancâe will dampen the sting of her ex's wedding festivities, Meghna agrees to team up with Karthik until the wedding ends. But as they find common ground and their undeniable chemistry takes shape, their expectations and insecurities threaten to risk something that's become a lot more real than they had hoped"--
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1Ms. Raman, what s an arse ?
Meghna Raman s eyes snapped to her sixth-grade student, Paige, who sat crisscross applesauce on the floor with the others as they went through their scripts, highlighting their respective lines.
A what?
An arse, Paige replied, pointing at the piece of paper in front of her. It says it right here. Eliza goes to that horse race and tells the horse to move its bloomin arse.
A few of the students snickered, and Meghna let out a sigh. She d meant to edit that line before passing out the scripts, but it had completely slipped her mind. To be fair, she d only had three days to prepare for this first day of rehearsal. Only three days to wrap her mind around directing the middle school s fall production of My Fair Lady.
It s ass, seventh grader Derek told Paige with a smirk. It s the way English people say ass.
Though we ll be using the word bum, Meghna quickly added. She didn t want any emails from the parents complaining about this. I ll send out a new version of the script tomorrow.
So, now it ll be move your bloomin bum, a student whispered loudly, sending the room into another round of giggles.
Meghna shook her head, holding back the grin threatening to break across her face. Teaching wasn t exactly her dream job, but she loved these kids. Even when they drove her up the wall. She checked the clock, wrapped up rehearsal, and headed home to a thrilling night of grading papers.
But before she had even set foot inside her apartment, her phone rang. She blew out a breath and answered without even checking to see who it was. She knew exactly who was calling.
Hi, Mom, she said as she unlocked the front door.
Her mother greeted her enthusiastically, asked about her day, then launched into a recitation of everything that had happened during Meghna s brother s visit last weekend.
Beta, he wanted to cook dinner on Saturday and he made macaroni and cheese. Macaroni and cheese, her mother
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repeated incredulously. It tasted like nothing. Like air. I tried to mix in a little mango achar to give it some flavor, but
Meghna shuddered at the thought of what that would taste like. I m guessing that didn t work?
Not at all.
Meghna chucked off her shoes and headed toward the kitchen. Well, I m glad Samir was able to visit you and Dad this time. Even if it resulted in mac and cheese. She infused the words with all the horror and melodrama her mother had. I know you ve both been missing him.
We were happy to see him, her mother said. He s very busy, but we understand. Being an engineer takes a lot of hard work.
Meghna grimaced, dropped a stack of mail on her kitchen counter, and settled in. She knew the exact speech her mother was about to deliver. She d heard it so many times over the years. She d even given it a few titles: The Difficult but Satisfying Life of an Engineer or Why Engineering Is the Only Meaningful Profession or Meghna, It s Not Too Late to Quit Your Job and Become an Engineer. Though her mother would never put it that bluntly, Meghna knew that was what she really meant.
As if on cue, her mom launched into describing all the difficult and rewarding aspects of engineering, things she had experienced firsthand, she reminded Meghna. After all, she had placed first in engineering college back i
Meghna shuddered at the thought of what that would taste like. I m guessing that didn t work?
Not at all.
Meghna chucked off her shoes and headed toward the kitchen. Well, I m glad Samir was able to visit you and Dad this time. Even if it resulted in mac and cheese. She infused the words with all the horror and melodrama her mother had. I know you ve both been missing him.
We were happy to see him, her mother said. He s very busy, but we understand. Being an engineer takes a lot of hard work.
Meghna grimaced, dropped a stack of mail on her kitchen counter, and settled in. She knew the exact speech her mother was about to deliver. She d heard it so many times over the years. She d even given it a few titles: The Difficult but Satisfying Life of an Engineer or Why Engineering Is the Only Meaningful Profession or Meghna, It s Not Too Late to Quit Your Job and Become an Engineer. Though her mother would never put it that bluntly, Meghna knew that was what she really meant.
As if on cue, her mom launched into describing all the difficult and rewarding aspects of engineering, things she had experienced firsthand, she reminded Meghna. After all, she had placed first in engineering college back i
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Autoren-Porträt von Naina Kumar
Naina Kumar is a lawyer by day and a reader and writer of romance at night. She lives in Texas, close to her family whose antics provide endless inspiration. When she’s not writing, she enjoys taking her rowdy rescue dog on walks, rewatching Gilmore Girls on a loop, and shopping at HEB. Say You’ll Be Mine is her debut novel.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Naina Kumar
- 2024, 352 Seiten, Maße: 13,5 x 20,4 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Dell
- ISBN-10: 0593723880
- ISBN-13: 9780593723883
- Erscheinungsdatum: 16.01.2024
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
I couldn t put down this page-turner. A warm, smart, sexy, and absolutely charming debut with the most important lesson at its center: real love is built on courage. Meghna and Karthik's happily ever after is the new When Harry Met Sally. Naina Kumar s Say You ll Be Mine has it all. Colleen HooverFake engagement one of the romance genre s most stalwart, dependable tropes reigns supreme in Naina Kumar s Say You ll Be Mine . . . an insightful look at how cultural and familial expectations can shift even the best-known love stories. ELLE One of 2024 s Best Romances
Charming . . . brilliant. New York Post (A Best Book of February)
With poignancy, humor, and heart, [Say You ll Be Mine] unpacks the ways in which personal and external expectations can derail our best intentions and champions the courage and growth true love really requires. Entertainment Weekly (Grade A-)
A fresh and charming story about finding love without losing yourself . . . I rooted for these wonderfully headstrong, big-hearted characters all the way. Linda Holmes, New York Times bestselling author of Evvie Drake Starts Over
Stuffed to the brim with emotion, chemistry, and all the best microtropes, Say You ll Be Mine is a romance lover s dream. Ava Wilder, author of Will They or Won t They
Swoon-worthy . . . Naina Kumar captures readers hearts in this sweet saga. Woman s World
This debut about love, culture, family, and friendship is absolutely irresistible I didn t want to put it down! Sarah Adler, author of Mrs. Nash s Ashes
Swoony, smart and charming: Say You'll Be Mine is the type of South Asian diaspora romance I ve always wished for. Naina Kumar s debut is spectacular. Nisha Sharma, author of Dating Dr. Dil
I adored this book! A sweet, funny, yet sizzling story of two people who unexpectedly find love while faking an
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engagement after being set up by their parents. This book should be an instant romance classic! Farah Heron, author of Accidentally Engaged
A delightful, layered book that addresses the frequent disconnect between what a person does, says, thinks they want, and actually wants as individuals and within the context of their family, work, and community . . . Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
The strength of this sweet debut lies in the relationships with family members and friends and how they are tempered by cruel realities and the thorny path to true love. Kumar is a writer to watch. Booklist
Perfect for fans of grumpy-sunshine pairings and mostly closed-door romances. Library Journal
Kumar debuts with a swoon-worthy contemporary that marries a grumpy-sunshine romance with a deep exploration of familial relationships. . . . Publishers Weekly
A delightful, layered book that addresses the frequent disconnect between what a person does, says, thinks they want, and actually wants as individuals and within the context of their family, work, and community . . . Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
The strength of this sweet debut lies in the relationships with family members and friends and how they are tempered by cruel realities and the thorny path to true love. Kumar is a writer to watch. Booklist
Perfect for fans of grumpy-sunshine pairings and mostly closed-door romances. Library Journal
Kumar debuts with a swoon-worthy contemporary that marries a grumpy-sunshine romance with a deep exploration of familial relationships. . . . Publishers Weekly
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