Welcome to another Weekend Read post. My featured book this week is True Love Again by storyteller and author Saz Vora. Saz has dropped by today to tell us what inspired her to write this story. So grab yourself a cuppa, get cosy and let’s get chatting to Saz.
Blurb
True Love Again is a slow burn, second chance at finding love, set in the Midlands, England, between a single parent and an independent app developer, full of longing, adorable kids and opening your heart to love after grief and betrayal.
At a Gujarati wedding in North Devon, the interfering aunties are in full force, scheming and pairing off the single people. Normally Meera avoids these gatherings, but for this wedding she can’t say no.
Krishan, a widowed single parent, struggles with the idea of moving on – especially when no one can compare to his late wife. And the Aunties’ suggestions for a perfect match aren’t helping. Then he meets Meera.
When an accident with the floral arrangements sends the pair off on a mission for replacements they develop an easy friendship. Krishan suggests to Meera that they pretend to date for the rest of the summer’s events, and she agrees as long as he promises to join as a Beta tester, for her dating and new experience app.
Krishan is reluctant, but Meera promises him it will only be a couple of times.
What could possibly go wrong?
Perfect for fans of multicultural romance, fake dating tropes, and stories full of heart, family, and hope—this is a feel-good British South Asian romance about second chances, self-discovery, and the magic of unexpected connection.
Buy Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F59SWC88
Welcome to my blog, Saz. Is your writing ever inspired by your family or real life incidents?
Ten years ago, I joined a writing class to put my thoughts on paper about my experience of losing our firstborn son. The moment of his birth, over thirty years ago, and his heartbreaking death, has shaped who I am today.
Once I had shared my story, I realised that writing could become a way for me to process the indelible mark that loss had left on my life. What began as a coping mechanism during my mental health journey has evolved into a passion for telling stories that explore the complexities of my multicultural identity, the unspoken truths of women’s experiences, and the enduring ties of friendship and family.
My first book eventually became a duet following a young couple, Reena and Nikesh, from the East African Asian Gujarati community. Despite their different family backgrounds, they fall in love and have the Bollywood-style wedding of their dreams. However, when they become parents, their values collide, their insecurities surface, and they face the devastating reality of a seriously ill child.
Since then, I have written other books centred around characters from the Gujarati community. My stories are set in places I know and love, across the Midlands and London and feature characters like me: people who balance their British identity with their inherited culture. They are people who experience life’s highs and lows but continue to find joy, love and strength through family, friendships and community.
Think Crazy Rich Asians meets Pride and Prejudice, with a dash of a Bollywood-style love story.
My latest novel, True Love Again, is a second-chance romance, but at its heart, it is also a story about community. There is a certain type of auntie in the community I belong to, one with strong, unfiltered opinions that can sometimes be hurtful, although she would never admit it.
You have probably heard of arranged marriages, which are often better described as a series of introductions, alongside the expectations of family and the closeness of community gossip. These experiences remain a reality for many people from South Asian backgrounds. So, when you read my books, you are in for much more than just a story. You will discover a rich culture, be tempted by mouthwatering dishes, enjoy a carefully curated playlist of uplifting and heart-tugging songs, and perhaps even learn a few Gujarati words with the help of my handy glossary.
I am delighted to celebrate the first birthday of True Love Again on 1st July, a milestone that reminds me how far my writing journey has brought me.
Come join Meera and Krishan as they experience a summer of family gatherings, dating experiences and slowly fall in love again unexpectedly.
Meet Saz
Author Bio
Saz Vora is a storyteller, wife, mother, and a proud British Asian in multicultural Britain. Born in East Africa and raised in Coventry, in the heart of the Midlands, she grew up navigating the blend of her Gujarati Indian heritage and her British upbringing. This rich cultural background shapes her identity and her stories.
Her debut novels, My Heart Sings Your Song and its sequel Where Have We Come, a finalist in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2020, tell the emotional story of love, loss, family, and resilience. Based on her baby loss experience, these novels give voice to stories that are too often kept hidden in silence.
She has a lifelong love of music, food, and film, from Bollywood to Hollywood and everything in between, and these influences find their way into her work.
Contact Links
Stay connected with Saz through her blog and newsletter, where she shares personal reflections, recipes, playlists, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into my creative journey.
Blog: https://www.sazvora.com/blog-musing-and-things
Newsletter: https://www.sazvora.com/subscribe
Website: www.sazvora.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/saz.vora
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