AN OWNVOICES ROM-COM set in San Francisco, written in an irresistible voice featuring South Asian main characters

THIRD IN THE SERIES that’s perfect for fans of Sonya Lalli’s The Matchmaker’s List and Jasmine Guillory’s The Wedding Party

MILITARY HERO MEETS ROM-COM: Two popular trends in romance combine for an unconventional genre mashup

SARA DESAI ALSO WRITES AS SARAH CASTILLE for St. Martin’s Press, publishing sexy contemporary romances in mass market, and also self-publishes

BUILDING A LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP: We’re so excited about this series, we bought three books at auction

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.

Author Residence: BC, Canada

A LibraryReads Pick
One of Buzzfeed's Best Books of November
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A LifeSavvy Buzziest November Release
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"A charmer."—People Magazine

"A writer to watch."—Bustle

"Prepare to laugh-out-loud while reading The Singles Table."—POPSUGAR

"Hot, bantery, quirky as hell, and so sweetly romantic! I LOVED this book."—Sonali Dev, USA Today bestselling author of Incense and Sensibility

“I can't wait for more from Sara Desai!”—Alexa Martin, author of Mom Jeans and Other Mistakes

“Utterly hilarious and so, so swoony! The Singles Table is a fantastic enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine rom-com. I adorned Zara and her slightly chaotic energy, and the Indian Wedding setting is perfect escapist fun. A delightful read!”—Farah Heron, author of Accidentally Engaged and Tahira in Bloom

"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

“You won’t feel lonely at the singles table with this book to keep you company. A charming and hilarious rom-com filled with wonderful characters. One of my favorite books of the year.”—Jackie Lau, author of Donut Fall in Love

“Desai does it again… Zara and Jay are a refreshingly self-aware pair, and it’s eminently satisfying to see them not just address their business conflicts but seek professional psychological help… Desai’s fans will be delighted.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Hilarious... delicious... steamy... [a] memorable romance.”—Booklist (starred review)

"A beautifully told rom-com that's full of laughs, heart, and scorching sexual tension."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Desai’s latest is the best way to dive into a rom-com if you have yet to make it back into theaters. In fact, it’s even better."—SheKnows

"...[A] sexy and fun romance."—The Nerd Daily