How Simi Got Her Groom Back
A Novel
Will be published approx. on 3. March 2026
Book
Hardback
319 pages
978-1-6625-2430-1 (ISBN)
Description
Two sisters face the real consequences of a fake marriage scheme in an emotional yet hilarious novel about immigration, healing, and family from USA Today bestselling author Sonali Dev.
Two sisters. One fake marriage. Zero chance of keeping the truth hidden.
The Naik sisters escaped their traumatic past in Mumbai to come to the States, but their journeys have been vastly different. Simi is working toward a bright future as a pediatric nurse in a small town in Kentucky when Rupi shows up at her door in distress, on the run, and as always, dragging trouble in her wake.
With Rupi's safety in jeopardy, the sisters hatch a desperate plan to keep her in the country: Rupi must get married-and fast-even if it means Simi recruiting the man she's been secretly dating as her sister's groom. A perfect plan? Not quite. But there aren't many alternatives.
As the big day inches closer, Simi and Rupi face a storm of wedding shenanigans and romantic surprises, not to mention sisterly jealousies. As the stakes and tensions rise, will their secrets tear them apart or will they find a way to risk everything for love?
Two sisters. One fake marriage. Zero chance of keeping the truth hidden.
The Naik sisters escaped their traumatic past in Mumbai to come to the States, but their journeys have been vastly different. Simi is working toward a bright future as a pediatric nurse in a small town in Kentucky when Rupi shows up at her door in distress, on the run, and as always, dragging trouble in her wake.
With Rupi's safety in jeopardy, the sisters hatch a desperate plan to keep her in the country: Rupi must get married-and fast-even if it means Simi recruiting the man she's been secretly dating as her sister's groom. A perfect plan? Not quite. But there aren't many alternatives.
As the big day inches closer, Simi and Rupi face a storm of wedding shenanigans and romantic surprises, not to mention sisterly jealousies. As the stakes and tensions rise, will their secrets tear them apart or will they find a way to risk everything for love?
Reviews / Votes
Praise for Sonali Dev"Dev writes with such rare empathy and humor that I often found myself holding my breath on one page only to be giggling by the next. This is the kind of book you finish with a whole-body, happy sigh and a warm ache in your chest where the characters will live on." -Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read on Incense and Sensibility
"Simply put, a masterpiece. Only Sonali Dev could create an achingly beautiful, sob-and-laugh-out-loud, best-banter-ever story of healing, courage, family, and the most magical coincidence ever. Absolutely extraordinary." -Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author on There's Something About Mira
"Vivid and deliciously enticing, Dev's storytelling is layered with emotional depth...a flavorful harmony of cross-cultural unions, familial love, and an entertaining ensemble of characters that will leave readers with a serious craving for more." -NPR on Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors
"This book holds a galaxy of depth in its pages; it is powerful and loving, sensual and layered. Sonali Dev's writing is glorious." -Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author on Incense and Sensibility
"A truly wonderful and joyous book." -Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author on Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors
"A profound, unique talent, Sonali Dev grabs the reader by the heart." -Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author on Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors
"A cozy cup of chai for the soul." -Kirkus Reviews
"Nuanced and powerful...balances the toe-curling romance with high-octane family drama...Dev's candor and sensitivity in both story lines set this family-centric romance apart." -Publisher's Weekly
"Sonali Dev is a fresh, unique, and wise voice in women's fiction." -Barbara O'Neal, bestselling author of The Art of Inheriting Secrets
Lies and Other Love Languages
"Dev's characteristic strength at writing relationships between loved ones grounds this larger-than-life plot in a poignant reality...Deception and tenderness mingle in this touching story." -Kirkus Reviews
"Recommended for Dev's lush descriptions of food, fashion, dancing, college life, romance, and friendship and her sensitive portrayals of infertility, loss, and hope." -Library Journal
"Dev excels at creating multilayered characters faced with the challenge of balancing Indian cultural traditions with modern Western culture, all while tugging on readers' heartstrings." -Booklist
"How do we define love between friends, and how far would we go for that love? Sonali Dev's book peels back one unexpected surprise after another as she blurs the lines between the family we make and the family we are born into, between altruism and selfishness, and between truth and lies." -Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"Lies and Other Love Languages is a tender and compelling novel about how women navigate their relationships with families, friends, careers, and their pasts. Mallika's disappearance and Rani's emergence set the story on a path of intrigue and revelation. The contrast between Vandy's carefully crafted public persona and her inner turmoil will resonate with many women. This is a story about discovering who we are." -Balli Kaur Jaswal, internationally bestselling author of Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows
"Lies and Other Love Languages is a breathtaking novel that explores the depths of true female friendship, motherly love, marital love, and the challenge of finding your true purpose in life. Sonali Dev pulls the reader as deep as one can go into the hearts of the exceptionally well-drawn, relatable characters. I was emotionally invested from beginning to end, and I can't recommend this gem of a novel highly enough." -Julianne MacLean, bestselling author of Beyond the Moonlit Sea
"Lies and Other Love Languages is a gripping mystery cloaked in a rich family drama. It's full of unexpected twists and turns, and Sonali Dev did a masterful job weaving a tangled web of secrets, lies, love, and devotion. I found myself lost in the pages and wonderfully satisfied when the last one was turned." -Suzanne Redfearn, bestselling author of In an Instant
The Vibrant Years
"Bursting with humor, banter, and cringeworthy first dates, Sonali Dev's The Vibrant Years is a joyful and fun read, but it's also very much a timely tale about a group of underestimated women demanding respect and embracing their most authentic selves." -Mindy Kaling
"These Indian American women and their struggles will appeal to readers from every age and culture." -The Washington Post
"An intergenerational tale of self-discovery and the relationships that matter most...A cozy cup of chai for the soul." -Kirkus Reviews
"Dev easily gets the reader to root for her well-rounded characters, and the intertwined storylines wrap up with a delightful ending. This effervescent tale is sure to please the author's fans and win her new ones." -Publishers Weekly
"Three generations of Indian American women strive to find what makes them happy in this heartwarming rom-com about the compromises that held them back and how they finally reclaimed their freedom." -Booklist (starred review)
"Dev weaves humor and romance through her tale of three generations of women." -Audible
"A super-fun, bingeable story about three generations of vibrant women navigating relationships, friendships, mishaps, and ambitions." -Ms.
"I would give this book five stars for the concept alone, but it's Sonali Dev's trademark character depth and beautiful writing that really make The Vibrant Years shine. A gorgeous story of evolving female relationships and how love, hilarity, and the bonds between three generations of women help them thrive in even the fiercest winds of change." -Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Soulmate Equation
"Oh, what a glorious tangle of love, career, the past, and family is The Vibrant Years! Sonali Dev writes beautiful prose and complex, delightful characters in this story of rediscovery and girl power for three generations of the Desai women. A delicious treat." -Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author
"A vivid and touching story of the relationships between three women who love each other and their quest to find each other's soulmates. Funny, fast paced, and insightful, The Vibrant Years gracefully explores questions of meaning and hope and regret and most of all the love between women. A beautiful book!" -Barbara O'Neal, bestselling author of This Place of Wonder
"I loved this story of three generations of women navigating life, love, and the patriarchy. Sonali Dev's writing is lush and evocative, her characters vibrant with rage, humor, and wisdom." -Virginia Kantra, New York Times bestselling author of Meg & Jo and Beth & Amy
"Sonali Dev has done it again in this sparkling page-turner about the unbreakable bonds of women and the necessity of forging an authentic path. Three generations of women from one dynamic family band together to navigate each chapter of life, proving that, with the right people by your side, they can all be vibrant years. Dev's storytelling shines!" -Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding Veil
"Just the kind of book I love to get lost in. Great characters, tons of energy, perfect pacing. Sonali Dev absolutely nailed it. Loved it!" -Susan Elizabeth Phillips, #1 New York Times bestselling author
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Seattle
United States
Publishing group
Amazon Publishing
Product notice
Trade binding
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
444 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6625-2430-1 (9781662524301)
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USA Today bestselling author Sonali Dev writes hilarious and heartwarming stories about families without boundaries. Her novels have been named Best Books of the Year by Library Journal, NPR, The Washington Post, and Kirkus Reviews. She has won the American Library Association's award for best in genre, the RT Reviewers' Choice Award, and multiple RT Seals of Excellence, and she has been a RITA finalist and has been listed for the Dublin Literary Award. Shelf Awareness calls her "not only one of the best but one of the bravest romance novelists working today."
She lives in Chicagoland with her husband, two visiting adult children, and the world's most perfect dog. To learn more, please visit https://sonalidev.com.
She lives in Chicagoland with her husband, two visiting adult children, and the world's most perfect dog. To learn more, please visit https://sonalidev.com.