Rohan Kapoor is the golden boy of Charlotte. As a newly minted cardiothoracic surgeon with several prestigious job offers, potential brides eagerly line up when his parentsâpillars in their Indian American communityâhire a matchmaker. Even his favorite cousin Rani has a plan to divine his perfect match. But Rohanâs not looking for a bride, and then he takes a wrong turn, meeting a woman who changes the way he feels about everything.
After years of traveling and painting commissioned murals, artist Solei Beals wants to plant roots now that sheâs been hired as a high school art teacher. She meets Rohan at an art festival, and the attraction sizzles. During the festival of Holi, Solei admits sheâs fallen in love with a man whoâs made it clear heâs not free to commit beyond spring.
As summer teases, Rohanâs family obligations and expectations create a barrier Soleiâs not sure heâs willing to breach. And if Rohanâs not willing to fight for her or the life he says he wants, why should she?