"With twists and turns right out of a Bollywood drama . . . [a]nother win from this rising romance star." — Booklist
"The second book in Rai’s Modern Love series, this is a romance novel you need in your life… The true takeaway from this novel is Rai's artful depiction of how, with the right communication and care, two people can work through mental health issues to find meaningful love.” — Shondaland.com (Five Books to Read in April)
"Girl Gone Viral is a fun, sexy rom com that's impossible to resist.” — PopSugar (25 of the Best New Books to Add to Your Reading List This Spring)
"gorgeous romance... Rae handles her characters’ mental health issues with incredible care while not shying away from depicting the effects such issues would have on a relationship. Katrina and Jas’s loving, mutual support of one another is truly touching. This sensitive and sexy contemporary is sure to be a hit." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"The Right Swipe is a fun, hilarious and touching modern romance... Anyone who has been in the dating world in the past 10 years will find something to relate to in this book, and will also fall hard for this love story." — Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author of Royal Holiday
“I absolutely loved it… volcano-hot sex and cackle-worthy dialogue…I highly recommend this!” — Sally Thorne, USA Today bestselling author of The Hating Game and 99 Percent Mine
"Girl Gone Viral is a fun, addictive romance and when the layers kick in, it's a page-turner you won't put down." — NPR
“An ideal gift for the reader who loves comedy and emotional complexity, and who knows all too well the unique challenges of dating in the modern era.”Washington Post (Best Romances of 2019)
“Rai turns up the heat and finds the funny in modern dating, from almost-dick pics to glitter grams and ghosting. But it’s not all steamy, as the characters have issues with trust and love, making them vulnerable both to each other and the public. Taking the dating app business to another level, with a dose of girl power, sexual politics, and one eccentric red-headed aunt, Rai scores a touchdown.” — Booklist
“One of the very brightest romance writers working right now develops sizzling romantic tension...” — Entertainment Weekly
"This hilarious, heartfelt new novel from Alisha Rai is the perfect way to add a little warmth to a chilly fall evening." — Today.com
“Rai’s GIRL GONE VIRAL sizzles with heart and family. Jas and Kat's fiery chemistry is irresistible, fulfilling every bodyguard fantasy. This book satisfies as much as Kat’s sourdough waffles.” — Roselle Lim, author of Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck and Fortune
“Alisha Rai — hands down, one of our favorite authors in the genre — manages to do something fresh every time she lowers her hands to a keyboard, and The Right Swipe is our favorite yet. It’s smart, empowering, juicy, and exploding with voice. We love getting lost in her books and this one is the perfect pick for these warm and indulgent days of summer! We absolutely adored this book!” — Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners
“Alisha Rai delivers compelling emotion, fascinating characters and edgy romance in a razor-sharp, thoroughly modern voice that readers will adore. I sure did!” — Jayne Ann Krentz
"Rai follows up The Right Swipe with a sweet and spicy romance that delves into some deep issues of mental health for both main characters (severe anxiety and PTSD), as well as the effects of social media on people’s lives. Essential for public libraries." — Library Journal (starred review)
"Rai's lovely, slow-building romance between the very appealing Katrina and Jasvinder will delight readers." — Booklist
An ideal gift for the reader who loves comedy and emotional complexity, and who knows all too well the unique challenges of dating in the modern era.”
Washington Post (Best Romances of 2019)
One of the very brightest romance writers working right now develops sizzling romantic tension...
"The second book in Rai’s Modern Love series, this is a romance novel you need in your life… The true takeaway from this novel is Rai's artful depiction of how, with the right communication and care, two people can work through mental health issues to find meaningful love.
Shondaland.com (Five Books to Read in April)
"Girl Gone Viral is a fun, sexy rom com that's impossible to resist.
PopSugar (25 of the Best New Books to Add to Your Reading List This Spring)
"With twists and turns right out of a Bollywood drama . . . [a]nother win from this rising romance star."
Rai’s GIRL GONE VIRAL sizzles with heart and family. Jas and Kat's fiery chemistry is irresistible, fulfilling every bodyguard fantasy. This book satisfies as much as Kat’s sourdough waffles.
Alisha Rai — hands down, one of our favorite authors in the genre — manages to do something fresh every time she lowers her hands to a keyboard, and The Right Swipe is our favorite yet. It’s smart, empowering, juicy, and exploding with voice. We love getting lost in her books and this one is the perfect pick for these warm and indulgent days of summer! We absolutely adored this book!
Rai turns up the heat and finds the funny in modern dating, from almost-dick pics to glitter grams and ghosting. But it’s not all steamy, as the characters have issues with trust and love, making them vulnerable both to each other and the public. Taking the dating app business to another level, with a dose of girl power, sexual politics, and one eccentric red-headed aunt, Rai scores a touchdown.”
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2021-01-13
Jia Ahmed is a well-known internet sensation for her makeup tutorials and beauty tips, but she senses her star is waning and is tired of the pressure to create new content. She’s also determined to finally meet Dev Dixit, the man she’s been texting for a few months. His family is Bollywood royalty, but he’s a star in his own right, having spent a decade as the lead in one of India’s most famous serialized dramas. Dev moved to California for a part in an American show, but mostly he’s trying to escape the emotional turmoil caused by his brother’s unexpected death and the responsibility of becoming his niece’s guardian. When Jia approaches Dev at a party and he doesn’t recognize her, she is horrified and embarrassed to realize she was catfished. Appalled that his identity was stolen and used to hurt an innocent woman, Dev approaches her and they develop a cautious friendship. When the media gets hold of the story, the two pretend to be engaged to smooth things over with their respective families. Although Jia and Dev are completely likable, the book reads like mainstream fiction, not romance. The focus is on the thorny dilemmas the two face in trying to achieve professional goals and their individual navigation of complex and interesting family dynamics. Although they go on a few dates, most of their thin, hastily constructed love story is jammed into the last few chapters. Romance fans may wonder what happened to Rai’s trademark ability to craft deeply felt emotional connections between her main characters.
Delivers on the titular premise of “like,” but may not satisfy romance readers hoping for love.
"The Right Swipe is a fun, hilarious and touching modern romance... Anyone who has been in the dating world in the past 10 years will find something to relate to in this book, and will also fall hard for this love story."
"With twists and turns right out of a Bollywood drama . . . [a]nother win from this rising romance star."
I absolutely loved it… volcano-hot sex and cackle-worthy dialogue…I highly recommend this!
"Girl Gone Viral is a fun, addictive romance and when the layers kick in, it's a page-turner you won't put down."
Saira Ayers and Neil Shah narrate a budding romance. Bollywood star Dev Dixit and Pakistani-American beauty influencer Jia Ahmed, who don’t know each other, nonetheless agree to pretend to date. He’s on a lark, and she is trying to fend off her family’s traditional Muslim intentions for her. Shah’s voice is a treat for the listener’s ears. Full of emotion, his rich, smooth timbre brings the reserved Bollywood actor to life. Ayers’s delivery is missing the passion found in Shah’s narration. In a flat, almost bored, tone for most of the production, she fails to engage the listener with her part of the story. This makes for an uneven performance that reduces the overall quality of the audiobook. A.L.S.M. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine
Saira Ayers and Neil Shah narrate a budding romance. Bollywood star Dev Dixit and Pakistani-American beauty influencer Jia Ahmed, who don’t know each other, nonetheless agree to pretend to date. He’s on a lark, and she is trying to fend off her family’s traditional Muslim intentions for her. Shah’s voice is a treat for the listener’s ears. Full of emotion, his rich, smooth timbre brings the reserved Bollywood actor to life. Ayers’s delivery is missing the passion found in Shah’s narration. In a flat, almost bored, tone for most of the production, she fails to engage the listener with her part of the story. This makes for an uneven performance that reduces the overall quality of the audiobook. A.L.S.M. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine
