The Marriage Game, Sara Desai
The Marriage Game, Sara Desai
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The Marriage Game

Author: Sara Desai

Narrator: Soneela Nankani

Unabridged: 11 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 06/09/2020


Synopsis

“This novel has all the funny banter and sexy feels you could want in a romantic comedy.”–NPR

A high stakes wager pits an aspiring entrepreneur against a ruthless CEO in this sexy romantic comedy.

After her life falls apart, recruitment consultant Layla Patel returns home to her family in San Francisco. But in the eyes of her father, who runs a Michelin starred restaurant, she can do no wrong. He would do anything to see her smile again. With the best intentions in mind, he offers her the office upstairs to start her new business and creates a profile on an online dating site to find her a man. She doesn’t know he’s arranged a series of blind dates until the first one comes knocking on her door…

As CEO of a corporate downsizing company Sam Mehta is more used to conflict than calm. In search of a quiet new office, he finds the perfect space above a cozy Indian restaurant that smells like home. But when communication goes awry, he's forced to share his space with the owner's beautiful yet infuriating daughter Layla, her crazy family, and a parade of hopeful suitors, all of whom threaten to disrupt his carefully ordered life.

As they face off in close quarters, the sarcasm and sparks fly. But when the battle for the office becomes a battle of the heart, Sam and Layla have to decide if this is love or just a game.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on November 28, 2024

In these depressing, high-tension, ill-fated, virus-mania days, laugh-out-loud novels like this one are the best medicine for our souls! Oh. My. God. My cheeks hurt, my tummy aches, and my eyes are teary—I haven’t laughed this hard since my husband asked me to cook a simple dish for him! I had an abs......more

Goodreads review by Mrinmayi on November 10, 2020

*2.5 Update 2 Decided to lower my rating, even more *facepalms* Cause whenever I think of this book...I just remember how culturally inaccurate it is Add to the fact the the luuuuuurve interest DOES NOT even FEEL like an Indian guy!! Why the heck is he so cocky and arrogant??!! I am not stereotyping India......more

Goodreads review by Christy on April 27, 2020

3.5 stars The Marriage Game is Sara Desai’s debut novel, and what a delight it is! I had so much fun reading this book. Layla comes back home to California from NYC after her current relationship ends and she loses her job. She’s in her mid twenties and starting fresh again. She’s ready for a ne......more

Goodreads review by Berit☀️✨ on June 10, 2020

Sweet and sassy! Sara Desai made me laugh, smile, swoon, blush, and giggle with this delightful story. What a fun twist on the enemies to lovers trope. Layla has returned home to San Francisco after a bit of a scandal at her previous job in NYC. Her dad is thrilled and promises her the office above......more

Goodreads review by Tucker on December 12, 2020

Well, it's been a while since I read this so this review is basically just a general approximation of my feelings that I don't really remember. The Marriage Game started off... okay. It felt kind of cheesy and I wasn't totally attached to any of the characters. But then... in walked one of the most a......more


Quotes

One of OprahMag.com’s Best Romances of 2020 
A recommended read from Buzzfeed, PopSugar, Teen Vogue, Oprah Magazine, and Bustle!


“An enemies-to-lovers romance that’s not to miss!”—Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read

"It's shenanigans galore in this uproarious new rom-com from a writer to watch."—Bustle

"[An] enticing debut."—SheReads

The Marriage Game is the most delicious read! From the humor, to the heartwarming family bonds, to the off the charts chemistry, it's impossible for me to love this book anymore. I can't wait for more from Sara Desai!”—Alexa Martin, author of Intercepted

“I fell hard for The Marriage Game from the moment I read Layla and Sam's dynamite meet-cute. It's a hilarious, heartfelt, and steamy enemies-to-lovers romance.”—Sarah Smith, author of Faker

"Desai’s delightful debut is a playful take on enemies-to-lovers and arranged marriage tropes starring two headstrong Desi-American protagonists. Rom-com fans should take note of this fresh, fun offering.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"This witty and delightful story about family, forgiveness, and letting go is utterly satisfying. Desai’s first book will be a hit with fans of Sonya Lalli’s The Matchmaker’s List."Library Journal