Love, Chai, and Other Four-Letter Words: A Sweet Multicultural Contemporary Romance (Chai Masala Club, 1)

Product Description

A charming NYC romance by co-host of the Woke Desi, for fans of:

multicultural connections
strong friendships and families
a “will they/won’t they” story with powerful stakes
the city that never sleeps
bucket list adventures
characters who fight outside expectations and pressures to build the life they want

Kiran 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

Review

“The first in the Chai Masala Club series reads like a love letter to both Indian culture and the streets of New York City… [it] distinguishes itself with relatable characters, a vibrant setting, ample, well-drawn Indian representation, and a delightful voice. This will surely win Sharma some fans.” – Publishers Weekly

“Not-to-be-missed.” – Booklist, STARRED Review

“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 Recipes for Persuasion

“Captivating.” – Library Journal, STARRED Review

About the Author

Born a Delhi girl and raised in central Pennsylvania, Annika Sharma followed her Penn State-loving heart to college at University Park. There, she graduated with two Bachelor’s degrees in Biobehavioral Health and Neuro-Psychology. A career teaching young children soon followed. After two years of working in early education, she paused for a summer before embarking on her graduate school career, and wrote her first novel, The Rearranged Life, during her time off. Shortly after earning her Master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education, she was signed to Donaghy Literary Agency―a move that landed her a book deal for The Rearranged Life.
After earning an additional Master’s degree in Public Health from George Washington University, Annika moved to New York City, where she now works as a communications project manager for an Ivy League university. She is also the founding co-host of a podcast called The Woke Desi, which aims to shed light on taboo topics only whispered about in South Asian communities. A Gryffindor and Scorpio, she is a lover of endless conversations, college football, traveling, books, all things related to England, dancing, superhero movies and coffee.