A must read for anyone who has ever felt the sting of familial betrayal or unrequited love. The third and final book in @nishawrites If Shakespeare Was an Auntie series delivers on every level.

The spice? Educational. 😏
The struggle to balance our own needs with that of our family? Powerful. You go, Veera!
The shifting friendships? Heartbreaking and healing.
The pining? Chefs kiss.
The immersive cultural references? Significant.

In this friends to lovers closer, Veera, having recently been served the double whammy of heartbreaks when her father fires her and the man she has feelings for gets engaged, she is a lost, lonely island. Deepak, finding himself on the precipice of finally getting his dream job as CEO, is served a harsh dose of reality when scandal threatens to uproot his world.

Though this series is wrapped, I can't wait to see what else Nisha has in store!

I fear this book has changed the trajectory of my life seeing as I’m now debating the amount of “fun” situations I can put myself in while wearing a lehenga.

This book was everything.

If you didn’t already know, Marriage and Masti is the finale in Nisha Sharma’s “If Shakespeare Were An Aunty” Trilogy. This is Deepak and Veera’s love story, and it might be my favorite! If you haven’t read the first two books, I suggest you do, because some beloved characters make a comeback and their stories are just as wonderful.

Veera was amazing. Just like Kareena and Bobby, she was an absolute girlboss, careerwise and familywise. I love how firm she was in her decisions, and love how her professional and put-together side was countered by a funnier, more laidback side that she had around those she loved.

Deepak Datta, the man that you are…Nisha Sharma took her time with this one. Deepak gives off pure Bollywood vibes. Pair that with confessions and pining and you’ve got yourself a 1000/10 man.

This is a spicy book and let me just tell you I have been inspired. As I mentioned earlier, I have new goals regarding my lehengas.

Another thing I’ve mentioned in previous reviews of Nisha Sharma’s books is how much I absolutely love how she incorporates Indian Culture into her stories. It’s been a while since I read the other two books in this series, but I was beyond delighted when I saw how much Indian Culture was incorporated into Veera and Deepak’s story.

This is one of those books that makes you believe in love again, in the type of love that you once only believed could exist on a screen or in a book.

Marriage and Masti by Nisha Sharma releases on August 27th, 2024!!! I assure you that I will be running to Target to grab my copy. If you love novels filled with Desi Romance, pining, confessions, spice, and heavy Bollywood vibes, I absolutely recommend this book to you. I assure you, you will love it, especially if you love love.


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This review will be be posted to Instagram (@le.midnight.chaptre) Early August. The link to the review will be posted here then.

I'll start this review saying that I really thought 'Taste like Shakkar' was going to be my favorite book in this series and there was no way to top it, but this one did. Oh my god, this book was just the best!!!!! All my theories of this book were wrong, and I loved every second of being wrong.

THE RELATIONSHIP IN THIS HAD ME SCREAMING! Like I love that even thought it took Deepak a long time that what he felt for Veera was more than friendship, He made up for it every time in this book. I love the space he made for her in this book, to the point that by the third act I was freaking out of how it was all going to play out.

I'm going to say I really loved the way this book handled the changed when it comes to friendships. Like Veera talking about how she felt left behind now that her friends are in serious relationship or married, the abandonment she felt from her friends and seeing that even though their priorities have shifted the friendship is still there.

The sister bond in this had me crying, too. I wanted to punch Sana so much!!!!! The father/daughter relationship in this made me think of my dad a lot and how my sisters and I have to navigate with him.

Overall, I think this by far will be the best book I've read in 2024. I think it will be tough to match the way this made me feel. How special it was to finish this characters this way. I feel lucky to have this arc and I can't wait to read more book by Nisha.

I got an e-arc of this book on NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I adored every single part of this book. The friends to lovers x marriage of convenience was perfect. These two had me blushing and kicking my feet. The romance was very much romancing!!! And who doesn't love a billionaire willing to spend all of his money on his wife ok!!! I will read every single title from Nisha.

This series has been so special to me. 6 stars if I could!!!

I’m such a huge fan of Nisha Sharma! I have loved every single thing of hers I’ve ever read and this series was no exception!! I’m so sad the series is ending but what a way to end!! I devoured this ARC in one day and it exceeded all of my expectations.

This book is a delightful blend of humor and heart, telling Veera and Deepak’s story in a way that was both entertaining and deeply insightful.

Every book in the “If Shakespeare Was an Auntie” series is so unique but what I especially loved about this one was the focus on the characters struggle with their self worth and how it was defined by their parents view of them or approval of what they deemed a successful marriage. As always, I also adored the way Nisha incorporates beautiful details of Indian and South Asian customs into the story. All of the wedding and marriage and traditions were written with such detail and makes the reader feel even more immersed in the rich culture.

Deepak and Veera’s story features some of my favorite tropes, friends to lovers and fake marriage. The progression of their relationship and story flowed so naturally. These characters are vivid and relatable, their experiences reflective of the universal truths about love and growing up in a community that revolves around specific familial values and expectations. I was swooning the entire time I was reading Deepak realize he had fallen for a beloved friend. I knew Veera’s POV was going to hurt me because she was the character I related to the most but seeing her growth through the progression of the story made it worth it.

This story features the same close friendships and rambunctious family members as the other two books. I cannot recommend this book and this series enough! Thank you so very much to Netgalley, the publisher, and Nisha Sharma for this e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Veera may be finding herself a bit lost after her close friends finding their ones, her secret crush getting married soon, and her father firing her before the big merger. Thankfully, she has her twin sister to form a plan by traveling the world and building their client list. You would think that everything was going to plan. It’s not. Veera finds herself in a situation where her only choice is to call her former crush, Deepak, for help. Not really ideal.

Deepak didn’t think he would receive a phone from Veera after his arranged marriage blew up in his face. Ultimately, it worked out in his favor since he needed time away from the PR disaster, and Deepak desperately misses Veera. When he sees her again, it’s a bit different. Deepak finally realized that he needed Veera back in his life. And it doesn’t hurt that their marriage in India helps them in the long run.

I have been waiting for the Veera and Deepak stories forever, ever since the first book in the series. Just from the tiniest glimpse of their interaction, I always knew that Veera and Deepak's romance was going to be everything and more. And Nisha Sharma definitely delivered in Veera and Deepak romance! The way that Nisha put the ‘you called? you came” trope in this book was literally the most intense yet romantic thing ever to read. It made Veera and Deepak's slow-burn romance more angsty between them. 

Side note: I could not stand for Veera's father or sister at all. Like, I may tolerate her twin sister, but her father was hell no. That man was just trash. It’s literally a no for me. Her twin sister—I just knew something about her was selfish. She may support her sister, but she will belittle Veera when she finds her ground again. 

Anyway, I truly feel so lost after finishing the Veera and Deepak story. I love them so much. I knew that Veera and Deepak had always belonged to each other. It was just a matter of time before they did. And their romance story may be the longest slow-burn romance from book one in the series until their book in the series, but it’s justified.

Friends to lovers will always be top tier romance for me. There’s something so beautiful and seamless about this that feels so soft, cozy, and magical - like finally coming home after a long day.

As usual Nisha Sharma spins a beautiful tale of love, found family, and growth. While Tastes Like Shakkar will always be my favorite of the trio, this one was the perfect way to wrap the trilogy of these amazing characters.

Deepak and Veera’s story caught me by surprise the way their story unfolded in the most delightful way! I loveeeee that there’s no third act breakup and I love Veera so much as I knew I would. To me she’s the most relatable it felt so satisfying to see her get all that she deserves. Although I certainly wasn’t ready to be done and was eager for more!

Also we got a surprising reveal of this story’s very own gossip girl, Mrs. W. S. Gupta. Quite an interesting little nugget dropped that I’m going to have to re read the series asap with this new information.

As always if Nisha Sharma is writing it, I’m eagerly devouring every word. I’m going to miss these stories so much I’m already planning a re-read.

- 2/5 spice
- friends to lovers
- found family
- marriage of convenience / “fake” marriage
- Twelfth Night (Shakespeare) meets Bollywood

The story centers around Veera Mathur and Deepak Datta, two individuals who have faced significant setbacks in their personal and professional lives. Veera, still reeling from a series of personal blows—including her father's betrayal and the loss of her family company—finds herself at a crossroads. Deepak, on the other hand, is grappling with a high-stakes career dilemma that requires swift action to maintain his position .
Veera and Deepak their paths converge in a series of comically chaotic events that culminate in an accidental beach wedding. What starts as a seemingly convenient solution to their respective problems soon becomes a ruse to convince the world of their romantic involvement. However, as they navigate their fake relationship, the lines between pretense and genuine emotion blur, forcing them to confront their true feelings.
One of the standout elements of Marriage & Masti is its exploration of the fine line between friendship and romance. Sharma deftly portrays how deep bonds can transform into something more profound, challenging the characters to reassess their perceptions of love and loyalty. The theme of finding one's place in the world amidst chaos is universal, resonating with readers on multiple levels.

Marriage & Masti is a must-read for fans of romantic comedies and Shakespearean adaptations.

This was just perfection.

I absolutely loved reading Tastes Like Shakkar last year so I was a little worried to see how this would match up; however, Nisha completely blew my expectations out of the water. This story had the perfect mix of angst, comedy, spice, and tenderness. I kept having to stop myself from devouring this book too quickly because I did not want this series to end.

After reading the last two books of the series, I was so excited to finally get to Veera and Deepak's story. Their journey from friends to lovers felt incredibly genuine and built up the perfect amount of angst without it overshadowing the plot. I loved getting to be back in the world with the fake marriage antics, meddling aunties, and found family in Prem, Karina, Bobby, and Bunti. There were truly so many moments with that group throughout the novel that had me screaming, giggling, and kicking my feet back and forth.

Deepak Datta the man that you are. I was so taken aback by his dominance that I had to take a minute to cool down. Chapter 24; that's all I have to say. Nisha DELIVERED with the spicy scenes in this book and I will be thinking about them for the longest time. Deepak was so down bad for Veera from the beginning of the novel and I was just so OBSESSED.

I really loved getting Veera's POV and seeing first hand her relationship with Sana and her estranged father. I thought her character arc was fantastic and I personally loved watching her gain confidence in her personal and professional careers. I loved how passionate and ambitious she was to make a change. The small moments that Veera shared with Deepak's family made my heart so happy. I loved the significance behind the marriage ceremonies and how she was able to form the strong bond with her mother and father in law.

Nisha writes from the heart and it's such a beautiful thing to see her soar and surpass expectations with each new release. I love how she incorporates her south asian heritage into these Shakespeare classics that we know and love, giving a fresh take on the something that's been reimagined many times.

I am so sad to say goodbye to this series, but I truly cannot wait to read what Nisha writes next!

Thank you Avon, Nisha Sharma, and Netgalley for this eARC in exchange of my honest review.

I absolutely ADORE Nisha Sharma's writing! I've been a fan since Dating Dr. DIl was released and have read a few of Nisha Sharma's books. I was so excited to receive this ARC and I finished it in one day, it was that good! I loved the storyline, it felt like it flowed really well and naturally, not forced at all. The plot twist with Olivia's relationship was not one that I saw coming but it added a nice touch to the story as well because of Sana. I'm so sad that this is the last book in this series because it was just too good! Marriage & Masti also portrayed the pressure of desi parents and the community really well. I think it was really nice to see characters who also struggled with their self worth being defined through marriage and how capable their parents viewed them. This is something that made the characters easier to connect to and a bit more real, especially as someone from the Punjabi community. Overall, loved Marriage & Masti and would highly recommend it to all of my friends, especially my desi friends.

Nisha does it again! This is the perfect ending to the if Shakespeare were aunties. I absolutely adored this story as did I the last two in the series. The hard working leads find love in an unexpected way. The spice is perfect and again I couldn't ask for a better ending.

This is by far my favorite of the series! Making the friends-to-lovers trope work so well is not an easy feat! We had seen flashes of Deepak and Veera's story in the other books -- the fact that they were such good friends and that Veera had deeper feelings. I liked the evolution of their relationship in the series. I wish Deepak had maybe done a touch more groveling for being the blind fool he was, but overall, the love story really worked for me!

Cons: There were some cornier moments, mostly with the family dynamics and the corporate machinations, but I can see the author's plotting and writing evolution over the series. I was also confused by Sana's character. In the beginning, she's the one who is trying to get them together and egging the "fake marriage" on, but, by the third act, she's angry at their relationship and trying to break them up? The math wasn't mathing. The other thing that bothered me was that there was some choking that happened in their intimate moments that was not discussed prior.

Overall, though, this was an excellent conclusion to the series! My thanks to NetGalley and Avon for access to an e-ARC in return for an independent review!

Thank you to Nisha Sharma and Avon for the early copy!

'If Shakespeare Was an Auntie' trilogy is one of my favorite rom-com series, and the final book definitely lived up to my expectations. "Marriage and Masti" follows Veera and Deepak as they deal with the aftermath of their drunken wedding in Goa and rediscover their love for each other along the way.

A highlight of this series is the strong friendship and found family aspect. I admire Nisha Sharma's ability to question outdated aspects of the South Asian community and show the characters tackling them and emerging as better individuals. The book had several "my wife" moments, and I loved seeing how smitten Deepak was with Veera. It was also refreshing to see the Hindu rituals performed by a newlywed couple, reminiscent of some of my favorite Hindi serials.

My only gripe is that I wanted a more thorough exploration of how Deepak realized he was in love. I also missed the meddling of the aunties. Nevertheless, this was still an enjoyable read. My love for men in suits was certainly reinforced in this book

What an incredible finale to the “If Shakespeare Was an Auntie” series!

Nisha Sharma is an auto-buy author for me, and if you know me I’m usually one to borrow, not buy. I already have this pre-ordered to add to my collection! Veera and Deepak’s story is the one I’ve been waiting for, especially since the epilogue of Tastes Like Shakkar. As usual, Nisha did not disappoint! I started this book before bed, stayed up well past my bedtime, and spent all morning the next day reading until I was done. Now I’m here telling you all to read it the minute you can get your hands on it!

Highly recommend that everyone checks this out when it publishes on August 27!

Read if you like:
👰🏽‍♀️ Fake marriage
🥰 Friends to lovers
🌶️ Moderate spice
🎭 Family drama
🇮🇳 Cultural references

Thank you Nisha and NetGalley for the ARC in change for an honest review!

I’m sad that this series is over but what a great book to end it on! I LOVED this book so much! The dedication alone made me feel seen!

I can’t decide if this one or Dating Dr. Dil is my most favorite book in the series!

Friends to lovers is my favorite romance trope! 🙌🏻 Add fake marriage to it and you’ve got yourself the recipe for a delicious read!

I feel each book in the series is so unique. What I especially loved about this book, which is based on the Shakespeare play, Twelfth Night, was the level of detail in which the author described and portrayed the Indian wedding and marital traditions such as Karva Chauth, some of which I’ve only seen in Bollywood movies and never on the pages of a book so it made my South Asian heart flutter! 💓

We also finally find out who Mrs. W. S. Gupta, our very own South Asian Lady Whistledown, is!

Highly recommend this book and the entire series!

Veera Mathur is in a tough place, both figuratively and literally. After being forced out of the family company and losing her best friend Deepak Datta in the process, she's been traveling the world with her twin sister as they try to start their own consulting business. But when her sister backs out of their business plans and they are shipwrecked after a client's yacht sinks, she's really hit her limit. In need of cash, she calls the one person who can front her the money: Deepak.

Deepak is not in a great position either. Months ago, he proposed a loveless marriage to a fellow company board member. Then one morning, he wakes up to a Get Ready With Me video of her explaining why she's ending their engagement. The relationship that should have cemented his nomination as company CEO now threatens to end it. So, when Veera calls for help, he flies across the world to her side. He tells himself that it's to lay low during a PR disaster, but the truth is, he's missed her, having distanced himself following his engagement.

After some heavy drinking, they agree to demonstrate a traditional marriage ceremony for a couple they meet and in the process, end up married themselves. What started as a lark on a beach quickly becomes another potential public relations disaster, and Deepak is quick to suggest that they continue their semi-fake marriage, at least until he's officially the company CEO.

Veera, who's been deeply in love with this utterly blind man since they first met, agrees. They quickly fall into a happy, comfortable routine. But Veera's evil father, still part of the company, is out to sabotage Deepak's chances at becoming CEO and he's got a willing ally in Deepak's former fiancé. It will take the rest of their family and friends to overcome this hurdle, but Veera and Deepak eventually get what they want.

It's a great book. The whole series is excellent. However, if you are at all sensitive to toxic family dynamics, these can be tough reads. Veera's father is the absolute worst, but frankly, her twin sister has some messed up moments. And Veera, numb in her grief over losing her career AND Deepak, neglected her other, female friends, so she has some issues to work out too. There are definitely some wonderful, accepting, lovely side characters and almost everyone who messes up is redeemed (just don't expect any fairy tale endings with dear old Dad). So it isn't to say that all the characters are awful. But it's a theme in this series that the people who raise you can also hurt you pretty badly, and if that isn't a comfortable place for you, maybe steer clear.

Recommended for readers who enjoy smart, fierce business women who are willing to confront their toxic family dynamics AND international business relations. If competence is your thing, this book (along with the rest of this stellar series) is for you. If you don't mind a friends-to-lovers trope with a MMC who you occasionally want to smack upside the head, "Marriage & Masti" is a good choice.

Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy of "Marriage & Masti" by Nisha Sharma in exchange for an honest review.

I think this a perfect way to end this trilogy. I would even go so far to say that this is the best book of the trilogy by Sharma. There are still some things that I found slightly corny/juvenile when I know the aim was to be funny. However, it came off slightly embarrassing instead of being funny. I will say that this friends to lovers hit just right and I thoroughly enjoyed watching the progression of Deepak and Veera’s relationship.

At the end of the day, I recommend people read this!

Vera's been in love with her friend Deepak for a long time. So when he suddenly announces his engagement to a gorgeous influencer, she’s crushed, and cuts off contact with him. A year later, disaster strikes, and she has no recourse but to call Deepak for help. Having just been very publicly broken up with, Deepak is happy to flee New York to rescue his beloved friend in Goa, India. Despite their estrangement, Veera and Deepak fall easily into their old friendship, and after a night of drinks, they accidentally end up getting married. Deepak convinces Vera to stay married since it'll help both their career aspirations back home in NYC. But while Veera tries her best to hide her true feelings for him, Deepak begins to genuinely fall for her and sets about to transform their marriage of convenience into a real love marriage. In this final installment of the delightful trilogy of retellings, If Shakespeare was an Auntie, Sharma features her entertaining mainstay of close friendships, sexy storylines, and boisterous family members set within a tightnit and elite South Asian community.

A wonderful conclusion to the “If Shakespeare Were an Auntie” series. Veera and Deepak made a perfect pair. I just wish for a little more spice

People talk about the Maas verse or the Jimenez verse, but my favorite fictional universe is the Sharmaverse. Twelfth Night is also my favorite Shakespearean play and I had high hopes for this book, along with a satisfying ending for the two characters that deserve a HEA more than anyone in this series. Nisha blew these expectations away and delivered a book full of heart, hope, and a beautiful marriage of Indian traditions amidst American life. I also love how she wove elements from her billionaire series into the plot of this book (IYKYK), and I started the book again immediately after I finished it. Truly one of my favorite books this year and an immediate add to my comfort re-read list.