The Dating Plan

One of GoodReads' Hottest 2021 Romances and a Marie Claire Bookclub Pick!

Daisy Patel is a software engineer who understands lists and logic better than bosses and boyfriends. With her life all planned out, and no interest in love, the one thing she can't give her family is the marriage they expect. Left with few options, she asks her childhood crush to be her decoy fiance.

Liam Murphy is a venture capitalist with something to prove. When he learns that his inheritance is contingent on being married, he realises his best friend's little sister has the perfect solution to his problem. A marriage of convenience will get Daisy's matchmaking relatives off her back and fulfil the terms of his late grandfather's will. If only he hadn't broken her tender teenage heart nine years ago...

Sparks fly when Daisy and Liam go on a series of dates to legitimise their fake relationship. Too late, they realize that very little is convenient about their arrangement. History and chemistry aren't about to follow the rules of this engagement.

“I can't wait for more from Sara Desai!Outrageously funny, meltingly hot and tender, and wrapped up in heartwarming community, this book will warm you in the best ways. Daisy and Liam are just the kind of sexy joyful magic we need in the world right nowA smart, sexy read. If you haven't done so already, prepare to mark Sara Desai as your new fave author!Desai returns with another thoughtful, goofy and sexy enemies-to-lovers plot that explores first crushes, second chances and familial love - USA TodayThis book is funny, adorably outrageous, and just purely delightful - BuzzfeedThis fake-engagement romance will win readers over as Daisy and Liam explore their past traumas and rekindle their love. - BooklistGeek-chic Daisy makes an endearing heroine, and the dysfunctional Murphy family provides believable tension. Desai's fans will be thrilled to reconnect with the eccentric Patels and new readers will be hooked. This is a gem. - Publishers Weekly (starred review)”

I can't wait for more from Sara Desai! -- Alexa Martin, author of Snapped
Outrageously funny, meltingly hot and tender, and wrapped up in heartwarming community, this book will warm you in the best ways. Daisy and Liam are just the kind of sexy joyful magic we need in the world right now -- Sonali Dev, author of Recipe for Persuasion
A smart, sexy read. If you haven't done so already, prepare to mark Sara Desai as your new fave author! -- Sajni Patel, author of The Trouble with Hating You
Desai returns with another thoughtful, goofy and sexy enemies-to-lovers plot that explores first crushes, second chances and familial love USA Today
This book is funny, adorably outrageous, and just purely delightful Buzzfeed
This fake-engagement romance will win readers over as Daisy and Liam explore their past traumas and rekindle their love. Booklist
Geek-chic Daisy makes an endearing heroine, and the dysfunctional Murphy family provides believable tension. Desai's fans will be thrilled to reconnect with the eccentric Patels and new readers will be hooked. This is a gem. Publishers Weekly (starred review)
This book was a riot! If you like your romance hot, heavy and full of beautiful brown people with a slice of family drama - The Dating Plan might be just what you need. -- Maame Blue

Sara Desai has been a lawyer, radio DJ, marathon runner, historian, bouncer, and librarian. She lives on Vancouver Island with her husband, kids, and an assortment of forest creatures who think they are pets. Sara writes sexy romantic comedy and contemporary romance with a multicultural twist. When not laughing at her own jokes, Sara can be found eating nachos.

One of GoodReads' Hottest 2021 Romances and a Marie Claire Bookclub Pick! Daisy Patel is a software engineer who understands lists and logic better than bosses and boyfriends. With her life all planned out, and no interest in love, the one thing she can't give her family is the marriage they expect. Left with few options, she asks her childhood crush to be her decoy fiance.Liam Murphy is a venture capitalist with something to prove. When he learns that his inheritance is contingent on being married, he realises his best friend's little sister has the perfect solution to his problem. A marriage of convenience will get Daisy's matchmaking relatives off her back and fulfil the terms of his late grandfather's will. If only he hadn't broken her tender teenage heart nine years ago...Sparks fly when Daisy and Liam go on a series of dates to legitimise their fake relationship. Too late, they realize that very little is convenient about their arrangement. History and chemistry aren't about to follow the rules of this engagement.

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