Sara Desai has been a lawyer, radio DJ, marathon runner, historian, bouncer, and librarian. She lives on Vancouver Island with her husband, kids, and an assortment of forest creatures who think they are pets. Sara writes sexy romantic comedy and contemporary romance with a multicultural twist. When not laughing at her own jokes, Sara can be found eating nachos.
"Desai is masterful at character banter and will have readers
laughing out loud."—Sharon C. Cooper, USA Today bestselling author
of In It to Win It
"Dripping with banter, this action-packed and hilarious romp will
keep you at the edge of your seat. Simi and Jack’s sizzling
chemistry leaps off the page, and their hard won HEA feels so
satisfying. But what really shines is the amazing, talented
ensemble of misfits working together to pull off a daring jewel
heist while simultaneously planning a wedding. You don’t want to
miss this brilliantly crafted heist story!"—Farah Heron, author of
Jana Goes Wild and Accidentally Engaged
“A wickedly fun and wildly engaging romp, led by a strong female
protagonist whom readers can't help but root for through all her
schemes and hijinks.”—Kyla Zhao, author of The Fraud Squad
"A jewel heist, an engaging heroine, a wedding, the pitch-perfect
banter, and a mysterious guy - To Have and to Heist has it all!
Grab this engaging and funny mix of a caper and a romance and get
ready to be charmed."—HelenKay Dimon, author of Moorewood Family
Rules
"The next time someone asks for a rip-roaring action rom-com, I'm
pointing (read: shoving) them to Sara Desai's To Have and to
Heist. Desai strikes the perfect balance of high-stakes plot and
relatable main characters. The zany and irreverent crew are peak
millennial chaos and I am so here for it! The crew's skillsets are
particularly interesting, especially our action man's endearing
love of horticulture. From the very first page I was swept away
faster than a getaway driver. With breakneck pacing, antics that
don't let up, and a spunky heroine that just won't quit, Desai's To
Have and to Heist will easily steal away your afternoon."—Lillie
Vale, author of The Decoy Girlfriend and The Shaadi Set-Up
“Sara Desai’s voice pulls you in from the first page in this fun
caper with sizzling chemistry.”—Namrata Patel, author of The Candid
Life of Meena Dave
“Romantic comedy meets ‘Ocean’s Eleven’”—USA Today
“To Have and to Heist is what happens when you take Oceans
Eleven-style capers, turn the sexiness up to eleven and slather it
in some good ol' fashioned Desi family drama.”—Good
Housekeeping
"An action-packed heist story that delivers a fun hit of
romance."—Women's World
“Come for the crime; stay for the sizzling chemistry.”—Parade
“To Have and To Heist by Sara Desai is a wonderfully fun and
thrilling read. If you are looking for a beach read, this is
absolutely perfect.”—Cultress
“Lots of secrets and plot twists will keep readers turning the
pages. Don’t miss this one!”—Fresh Fiction
“Fans of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days will enjoy this South-Asian
romantic comedy about a bet between two enemies with lots of
chemistry. Indian culture plays a key role in the story, from the
mentions of dishes to apparel. Between these cultural glimpses and
the sparks between the couple, everything about this book is
vibrant.”—The Daily Star
"Desai...fills the pages with wry observations...and allows her
heroine some steamy romance with a thief who's "gorgeous but in a
devilish way." You can practically start casting the movie
already."—Seattle Times
"Sara Desai's To Have and to Heist is the perfect hilarious and
action-packed rom-com for fans of Ocean's Eleven...Fast-paced, fun,
and full of all the making of a great beach read, this book will
steal your heart!"—She Does the City
“This caper is perfect for those who love rom-cozies — books that
blend cozy mystery and romcom tropes.”—BookRiot
“Desai perfectly balances the lighthearted romance with a fun and
twisty heist plot enacted by a kooky cast of indebted millennials.
Romance lovers will devour this un-put-downable treat, and even
readers generally wary of the genre will be swept away.”—Publishers
Weekly (starred review)
“This unputdownable novel will fly off shelves, and readers will
clamor for Desai’s backlist.”—Library Journal (starred review)
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