I finished Marriage and Masti by Nisha Sharma recently and I loved it so much. I read and loved Dating Dr. Dil and Tastes Like Shakkar, books 1 and 2 in this series, but this one is my favorite! Deepak and Veera have my heart <3 This series is the “If Shakespeare was an auntie” series by Nisha Sharma.

Synopsis:

Veera Mathur has been through a lot in the past year. Both of her friends found soul mates, the man she fell in love with got engaged to another woman, and her father fired her before selling the family company. When her twin sister, Sana, tells her there is no way of getting her old life back, Veera feels lost at sea: a single, unemployed mess with a bad tattoo and tons of talent, but nowhere to go.

Deepak Datta hasn't had the best luck either. To secure enough board votes for the CEO position at his family's company, Illyria Media, he's ready to marry board member and famous beauty influencer, Olivia Gupta. That is until he wakes up to a get ready with me video announcing their separation. Despite his immediate relief, Deepak needs to do something fast to repair his image.

After a series of convenient mishaps bring them together again--including a literal shipwreck, way too many drinks, and a sunset elopement on the beach--Deepak and Veera realize their accidental wedding might be the solution to their career aspirations. Together, they plot against the very company that ruined their lives in the first place.

As they try to convince the world their friendship was a ruse for romance they've felt all along, the line between fake and real begins to blur. Now Veera and Deepak must ask themselves the terrifying question that has haunted them since the first time they met: will love ruin everything?

My Review:

Ah! I loved this book so much. I adored Deepak and Veera ever since they made their debut in Dating Dr. Dil. But now they get their own book? Their love story absolutely soars. Deepak and Veera have my heart. <3

Let’s start with Veera. Sweet, kind, loyal, and blessed with a razor-sharp sense of humor—she's the perfect blend of soft and strong—something that I really, really appreciate and relate to in a female main character. She shines in a male-dominated industry, holding her own with grace and wit. In addition to the romance plot, she carried a lot of family struggles, including going no-contact with her dad, who served as the main antagonist of the entire book. Again, she really held her own. And then there’s Deepak, who might seem like he has everything together on the surface, but when it comes to love, he’s hilariously clueless. Watching him slowly realize that the love of his life has been standing right in front of him was pure magic.

The slow-burn romance between these two friends was so well-developed. The marriage of convenience trope is one I’ve read many times before, but this one? Easily one of the best I’ve ever come across. Every moment between them felt real and believable, and I was rooting for their love to blossom from the first page to the last.

Now, let’s talk side characters. I won’t lie—some of them were a bit annoying, but the cameos from previous favorites like Kareena, Prem, Bobbi, and Bunty made up for it (they’re the kind of characters you just want to hang out with). And Veera’s sister, Sana? What a gem. Sure, she complicated things for Veera, but her character development was written with such care and nuance.

I also loved the backdrop of the corporate world—the company merger and CEO drama added depth to the plot and provided a refreshing contrast to the romantic tension.

All in all, this book had everything I love in a romance. It made me laugh, swoon, and—yes—cry by the end. If you haven’t picked it up yet, trust me, it’s a must-read! Overall, I highly recommend this book and the rest of the series!

Rating: 4.5/5