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Partners in Crime

By Alisha Rai
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Partners in Crime by Alisha Rai is a sizzling second-chance romance set against the vibrant backdrop of Las Vegas. Mira Patel, armed with a spreadsheet and determined to find a romantic partner, unexpectedly crosses paths with Naveen Desai, her very first rejected match who is now caught up in keeping his sick grandfather's law firm afloat. Their reunion spirals into a madcap adventure involving family secrets, missing jewels, and the dangers of crime bosses. Together, they navigate a wild night full of intrigue, danger, and undeniable chemistry, discovering that maybe, just maybe, they are the partners in crime they’ve been searching for.
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This book is an excellent pick for readers who enjoy contemporary romance with elements of adventure and humour, especially those who appreciate second-chance love stories and vibrant, cinematic storytelling.

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Indian Matchmaking meets Date Night in this fun, romantic adventure by Alisha Rai

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Smart and sexy with banter to die for, Partners in Crime is the sizzling second chance romance you need in your life. — Lindsey Kelk

Family secrets. Missing jewels. Love. Risking it all on one wild night. In Vegas, all bets are off . . .

Mira Patel's got a great career, good friends, and a whole lot of distance between her and her dysfunctional family. All that's missing is a stable romantic relationship. Armed with a spreadsheet and professional help, she sets out to find her so-called 'partner in crime', but much to her matchmaker's dismay, no one is quite right.

Including Naveen Desai, the very first match she unceremoniously rejected.

Lately, Naveen's been too focused on keeping his sick grandfather's law firm afloat to think about love, and he's stunned when Mira walks back into his life to settle her aunt's affairs. He's determined to keep things professional . . . though it's impossible not to be intrigued by all of the secrets piling up around Mira.

If getting back together with an ex is a bad idea, getting kidnapped with one is even worse.

Suddenly, Naveen and Mira find themselves in a mad dash through Las Vegas to escape jewel thieves, evade crime bosses, and follow the clues to untangle the mess her family left behind. As her past comes back to haunt her, Mira despairs of ever finding someone who might understand her . . . but maybe, over the course of one wild night, she'll find that he's right by her side.

Indian Matchmaking meets Date Night in this fun, romantic adventure by bestselling author Alisha Rai.

Praise for Alisha Rai

'One of our favourite authors . . . we love getting lost in her books.' — Christina Lauren

'The gold standard in modern romance.' — Tessa Bailey

'Fun, hilarious and touching modern romance.' — Jasmine Guillory

'Loved it . . . I highly recommend.' — Sally Thorne

'Don't miss it!' — Meg Cabot

'A must-read for romance lovers.' — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

'Immediate, sizzling chemistry and fun banter . . . readers won't be able to put this one down.' — Library Journal (starred review)

'Witty banter, red-hot sexual chemistry, and endlessly engaging characters.' — Booklist

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Praised as "the gold standard in modern romance" by Tessa Bailey and hailed as a "must-read for romance lovers" by Publishers Weekly, Partners in Crime delivers immediate, sizzling chemistry and fun banter according to Library Journal. Reviewers celebrate its delightful blend of action, witty dialogue, and engaging characters, calling it smart, sexy, and addictive, with Kirkus noting its hearty dose of action and adventure. Meg Cabot urges: "Don't miss it!"

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349435428

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piatkus Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 400

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Alisha Rai Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Romance

About the Author

Alisha Rai is an author and attorney who pens award-winning adult and young adult romances. Her novels have been named

Best Books of the Year by The Washington Post, NPR, Amazon, Entertainment Weekly, Kirkus, and Cosmopolitan magazine. When she's not writing, Alisha loves to spend time with her husband and son.

To find out more about her books or to sign up for her newsletter, visit

alisharai.com.

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