Sunshine and Spice

Praise

“Don’t miss the sweet and swoon-worthy romance, Sunshine and Spice by Aurora Palit….Matchmaking schemes and the promise of romance take center stage in this debut novel….As the ruse plays out, Naomi and Dev are shocked by how real, and strong, their chemistry feels.”
—Woman’s World

“Dev and Naomi are a perfect match! I was giggling, shouting, sobbing, ready to throw the book if they didn’t kiss already. Aurora Palit delivers a steamy and sensual read. This is your next favorite book—full of sugar and spice, it will linger long after you turn the final page… much like the best damn kiss of your life.”
—Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author of A Novel Love Story
 
“Sunshine and Spice is a laugh-out-loud delight that delivers everything in its name: sunshine, spice, but also—everything nice. Full of rich culture, fake-dating goodness and a strong new voice that hits just right, this swoon-worthy debut is a must read for all romance readers!”
—​Lana Ferguson, USA Today bestselling author of The Game Changer ​

“Aurora Palit delivers hilarity, heat, and intricately woven South Asian family dynamics in Sunshine and Spice, a story about not just discovering where you belong, but wholeheartedly embracing your place within it. Naomi’s sunshine personality perfectly balanced Dev’s grumpy shell, and watching her melt him from the inside out was utter romance perfection. I’ll read anything Aurora writes!”
—Jessica Joyce, USA Today bestselling author of You, With a View

“Packed with hilarity, charming banter, and the most memorable, and meddling, side characters, Sunshine and Spice is a slow simmering rom-com packed with chemistry and heat. But what really shines in this book is watching each character navigate the good and the challenging aspects of their shared Bengali-Canadian heritage. I was rooting for Naomi and Dev as they learned to love their culture as much as each other … and I wanted all the South Asian delicacies that Aurora Palit lovingly described. Sunshine and Spice is a fantastic debut!
—Farah Heron, author of Jana Goes Wild and Accidentally Engaged

“In Aurora Palit’s Sunshine and Spice, hearts sizzle and cultures collide as a woman cut off from her Bengali culture has to fake it for the opportunity of a lifetime. A delicious fake dating escapade follows, brimming with family antics, irresistible chemistry, and mouth-watering Gulab jamun. Palit’s debut is sexy, witty, and warm, and you’ll cozy right up to her grumpy hero with a gooey center!”
—Nikki Payne, author of Pride and Protest and Sex, Lies and Sensibility

“Funny, steamy and bursting with character and playful banter, Aurora Palit’s heartwarming debut about family, acceptance and finding love where you least expect it hooked me from the very first page. Naomi and Dev’s story will stay with me for a very long time. An absolute must read!”
—Sara Desai, author of The Marriage Game and To Have and To Heist

“Aurora Palit cements herself as an exciting new voice in romance with her hilarious and heartfelt debut. Sunshine and Spice balances blazing chemistry between its two leads with witty, thoughtful commentary on how intercultural differences shape the classic opposites attract dynamic. Poignant yet joyful, this book is sunshine/grump perfection.”
—Regina Black, author of The Art of Scandal

“Palit debuts with an addictive grumpy sunshine romance starring a hero whose one-liners are worthy of a modern Mr. Darcy….An un-put-downable charmer brimming with serious themes of cultural identity, family estrangement, and the struggles of the first generation born to immigrant parents. As sparks fly and real feelings grow, readers will be unable to keep the smiles off their faces.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Palit’s debut is a lovely fake-dating romance that mixes sweet moments with a bit of heat while also tackling the realities of cultural identity. Perfect for readers who enjoy the work of Denise Williams and Farah Heron.”
—Library Journal

“Written with great humor and heart, Palit’s exemplary debut not only offers readers a beguiling combination of wit-imbued writing and a deliciously entertaining grumpy sunshine romance but also a thoughtful, empathic look at one woman’s efforts to connect with her family’s cultural heritage.”
—Booklist