Leah Franqui Knihy

Celebrated as one of the best beach reads, this book captivates with its engaging narrative and relatable characters. It explores themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery, making it perfect for those seeking an emotional yet uplifting experience. The vibrant setting enhances the story, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a world of warmth and connection. Ideal for summer reading or any time you need a heartfelt escape, it promises to resonate long after the last page is turned.

Sometimes you have to go a long way to find what you're looking for. And sometimes a little beginner's luck is all you need...

When Rachel Meyer, a thirtysomething foodie from New York, agrees to move to Mumbai with her Indian-born husband, Dhruv, she knows some culture shock is inevitable. Blessed with a curious mind and an independent spirit, Rachel is determined to learn her way around the hot, noisy, seemingly infinite metropolis she now calls home. But Rachel's sense of adventure is sorely tested when her mother-in-law, Swati, suddenly arrives from Kolkata announcing she's left her husband of more than forty years and moving in with them. Nothing the newlyweds say can budge the steadfast Swati, and as the days pass, it becomes clear she is here to stay--an uneasy situation that becomes more difficult when Dhruv is called away on business. Suddenly these two strong-willed women from such very different backgrounds, who see life so differently, are alone together in a home that each is determined to run in her own way--a situation that ultimately brings into question the very things in their lives that had seemed perfect and permanent ... with results neither of them expect