Romance Books With Asian-American Characters
From The Kiss Quotient to The Ex Talk, Here Are 11 Asian-American Love Stories to Read
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The Marriage Game by Sara Desai ($14) starts when Layla Patel returns home after a nasty breakup. Her father, intent on helping Layla find love again, sets up a string of blind dates. What he didn't intend was for things to start heating up between Layla and Sam Mehta, the man who's subleasing the office space above their family restaurant.
Both Layla and Sam are part of the Desi community, and Indian culture plays a big part in the story, from the mentions of dishes to apparel. Between these cultural glimpses and the sparks between Layla and Sam, everything about this book feels vibrant.
Desai's second book in the series, The Dating Plan, comes out this month!