The road to romance begins with…one wrong turn.
Researcher Poorvi Gupta is desperate to reach her medical
conference in Dublin on time to secure grant funding with her presentation. But
when her flight is diverted due to bad weather, Poorvi agrees to share a rental
car with a fellow passenger -- a man as hot as Madras curry…and just as vexing.
Ophthalmologist Kavan Shashane is traveling to Dublin to
head off a researcher whose study puts his family's practice at risk. Until
then, he's content to ride with the enigmatic woman he met on the plane. Soon,
sparks are flying like Holi colors! Their attraction is real, but will they
still have eyes for each other when they discover the truth?
Fun book with an interesting twist on the
enemies-to-lovers theme, in that Poorvi and Kavan don't know they are enemies
until near the end of the book.
Poorvi is a medical researcher on her way to present a
paper at a conference in Dublin. She is under much pressure from her boss - the
man who got a promotion instead of her because of unfounded rumors about her.
She is determined to do well despite those trying to undermine her.
Kavan is an ophthalmologist whose family practice relies
heavily on the procedure Poorvi's presentation refers to. His brother sent him
to intercept the researcher and talk them into backing off. Kavan feels
indebted to his brother, so he gives in to his request even though he
disagrees.
Poorvi and Kavan first encounter each other before their
flight to Dublin during a conflict over a power outlet. Sparks fly, and they
aren't all sparks of anger, though neither wants to acknowledge the attraction.
They put their differences aside - mostly - to help an older woman who doesn't speak
English. When bad weather diverts their flight from Dublin to Cork, they are
thrown together again to share a rental car. Complicating matters, they agree
to help the older woman, whom they call "Ba" (grandmother), get to
her family in Dublin.
Ba is a piece of work. She clearly sees the sparks
between Poorvi and Kavan and sets about making sure they spend enough time
together to see it themselves. I liked how she incorporated seeing the sights
of Ireland by appealing to their sympathies over the loss of her husband. She
is a feisty granny, and I laughed out loud at her blatant attempts to push them
together. She has no trouble calling them out when she thinks they need a kick
in the pants. I loved her part of bringing them together.
I liked watching the relationship develop between Poorvi
and Kavan. Poorvi is very independent and doesn't accept help easily. Kavan is
a nice guy whose attempts to be a gentleman Poorvi frequently rejects. Poorvi
loosens up a little as they spend time together, and they discover that they enjoy
their interactions. Their feelings for each other grow quickly, but they are
hesitant to say anything, resulting in misunderstandings. When their identities
are exposed, each feels betrayed. It takes a determined Ba to break through the
hurt and bring them back together in a fun and heartwarming reunion.
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