{"product_id":"leave-and-come-back","title":"Leave and Come Back","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eLeave and Come Back\u003c\/i\u003e is a phenomenal debut. Prepare to fall in love with the entire cast of characters while Lakshmi expertly weaves humor, heart, and tenderness onto every page.\" --Hannah Bonam-Young, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003ePeople Watching\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou're invited to the most romantic, chaotic wedding of the season\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor the first time, Simran Gopal is living out her own swoon-worthy romance to rival the beloved Bollywood films of her childhood... until she receives her cousin's wedding invitation. Now, Simran finds herself returning to the family home she's been avoiding for the last seven years to take part in a two-week long Indian wedding. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFamily drama is already at a high when Leo Bridgers, Simran\u003ci\u003e'\u003c\/i\u003es new boyfriend, accidentally crashes the engagement party. To avoid full crisis mode and provoking the ire of Veena perima, Simran's aunt and judgmental family matriarch, the cousins need to rally. Commence: Operation \u003ci\u003eDDLJ.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollowing the lead of their favorite Bollywood movie, they need to trick Veena into adoring Leo. In a mess of misdirection and hijinks, Leo must prove himself to be the most charming, helpful wedding guest imaginable, and he certainly can't give away that he's ever met--let alone is currently in love with--Simran. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor Simran, being back with her family also brings up memories of the difficult years after her parents died. As old grievances and new secrets arise--with nosy aunties always watching--Simran must find a way to heal her wounds or risk losing her happy ending with Leo \u003ci\u003eand \u003c\/i\u003eher family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCharming, tender, and hilarious, \u003ci\u003eLeave and Come Back\u003c\/i\u003e asks what it means to open up to love, what makes a family, and how to honor the past while embracing the present.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0593834224\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780593834220\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Lakshmi, Lavanya\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Pamela Dorman Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pamela Dorman Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover (Jun 2026)","offer_id":46099752321221,"sku":"9780593834220","price":24.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780593834220.jpg?v=1776644466","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/leave-and-come-back","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}