From the bestselling author ofThe Vibrant Yearscomes an emotional story of three women navigating ugly truths and safe lies with only love to guide them on a journey of motherhood, friendship, and life.

Bestselling advice columnist Vandy Guru built her career teaching others how to live honestly and courageously, but after the loss of her husband, Vandy’s public veneer can barely conceal her grief. When her beloved daughter Mallika suddenly disappears and her estranged childhood best friend Rani returns, stirring up long-buried secrets, Vandy’s carefully crafted life feels at risk.

Aspiring choreographer Mallika Guru is tired of failure. When another audition ends in rejection, she signs up for a genetic study to find out why she’s so different from her accomplished family. But the results reveal her whole life to be a lie, and Rani seems to be the only one who knows the truth.

Rani Parekh sacrificed everything for Vandy once. But to hold on to the life she’s rebuilt, she must confront her troubled history and face Vandy and Mallika. Join these three extraordinary women as they journey from LA to Mumbai on an incredible path of discovery, hope, and love.

Sonali Dev writes Bollywood-style stories that explore universal issues. Her novels have been named Best Books of the Year byLibrary Journal, NPR, theWashington Post, Buzzfeed, andKirkus Reviews. She has won numerous accolades, including the American Library Association’s award for best in genre, theRomantic TimesReviewers’ Choice Award, and multiple RT Seals of Excellence; has been a RITA finalist; and has been listed for the Dublin Literary Award. Shelf Awareness calls her “not only one of the best but one of the bravest romance novelists working today.” She lives in Chicagoland with her husband, two visiting adult children, and the world’s most perfect dog. Find more at sonalidev.com.

• Publisher: Lake Union Publishing (September 26, 2023)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 335 pages
• ISBN-10: 1662509510
• ISBN-13: 9781662509513
• Item Weight: 12.5 ounces
• Dimensions: 5.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches