First Love, Take Two

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Preeti Patel only has room in her life for family, friends, and her career as a doctor. So when her ex-boyfriend-and man she never forgot-turns up as her new roommate, she's determined to go about her life as if he's not even there. But he's impossible to avoid in the one-bedroom apartment, and the proximity has Preeti remembering all the ways she and Daniel were a perfect fit. But her family doesn't approve of him, and for a woman who's always done what her family has asked, choosing love-again-will be the hardest choice she ever has to make.

Reviews

" . . . a rewarding romance set in an intriguing world that combines proper second-generation Indian Americans with a Texan swagger."--Shelf Awareness, on The Trouble with Hating You
"The Trouble with Hating You was everything I needed --witty banter, explosive chemistry, and a hard won HEA that still has me smiling long after reading the last page. I can't wait for Sajni's next book!"--A.J. Pine, USA Today bestselling author
"An enjoyable debut! The chemistry between Liya and Jay is off the charts. You'll be rooting for these two from their first meeting!"--Farah Heron
"Liya and Jay are a couple I've been waiting forever to meet in a romance novel. The Trouble with Hating You has delicious banter, deep wounds, heartwarming friendships, and a path to love that often feels impossibly hard, and the payoff is satisfying enough to give you a book hangover the size of Texas."--Sonali Dev, USA Today bestselling author
"Patel's vivid comedy of conflict and love within an upscale, urban Indian American enclave features endearing protagonists..."--Booklist, on The Trouble with Hating You
"Sajni Patel bursts onto the scene with a debut that will make you laugh!"--Jenny Holiday, USA Today bestselling author
"The enemies-to-lovers arc is classic, but the cultural specificity [Sajni] Patel brings makes this rom-com feel fun and fresh."--Publishers Weekly, on The Trouble with Hating You
"With witty banter and fascinating characters, Sajni Patel takes the classic enemies-to-lovers trope to a deliciously charming level. I loved everything about this book."--Farrah Rochon, USA Today bestselling author
"This is a crowd pleaser."--Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

Sajni Patel was born in vibrant India and raised in the heart of Texas, surrounded by a lot of delicious food and plenty of diversity. She draws on her personal experiences, cultural expectations, and Southern flair to create worlds that center on strong Indian women. Her debut, The Trouble with Hating You, was named to "Best of 2020" lists by Cosmopolitan, PopSugar, and Insider.

Once an MMA fighter, Sajni's now all about puppies and rainbows and tortured love stories. She currently lives in Austin where she not-so-secretly watches Matthew McConaughey from afar during UT football games. Queso is her weakness and thanks to her family's cooking, Indian/Tex-Mex cuisine is a real thing. She's a die-hard Marvel Comics fan, a lover of chocolates from around the world, and is always wrapped up in a story.