Aashna Avachat is a writer, reader, and lawyer from California. She studied English and Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley and law at Harvard Law School. She is the author of Love Craves Cardamom, Mischief Girls, and How to Fake a Love Story. When she’s not working, she’s probably reading on a sunny patch of grass, going on long walks to grocery stores, or being cozy with one of her many foster cats. Visit her online at aashnaavachat.com.

"A revenge novel done right. Witty banter, smart plot, loads of romance. I immediately wanted to reread."—Kasie West, author of Sunkissed“A delightful revenge rom-com with a twist. Sweet, smart, and sincere, this will leave you swooning and flipping the pages for more. How to Fake a Love Story is perfect for fans of fake-dating and friends-to-lovers romances.”—Ann Liang, New York Times bestselling author of I Hope This Doesn’t Find You“Aashna Avachat knows how to pen a great love story. This book has the formula for an unbeatable rom-com: charming characters, a to-do list, and a male love interest who yearns. Lakshmi and Adil stole my heart—YA rom-coms are so back!”—Trinity Nguyen, bestselling author of A Bánh Mì for Two “Procedure: read How to Fake a Love Story in one sitting. Observations: story brims with tongue-in-cheek rom-com references, lovably flawed characters intent on revenge, bucket-list antics, and heartfelt themes of forgiveness and friendship. Conclusion: emerge with the YA successor to How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days you didn’t know you needed.”—Emily Charlotte, author of Heart Check"A sweet, engaging, and heartfelt story about forgiveness, second chances, and the thin line between love and hate, perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, Trinity Nguyen, and Ann Liang."—School Library Journal

Aashna Avachat is a writer, reader, and lawyer from California. She studied English and Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley and law at Harvard Law School. She is the author of Love Craves Cardamom, Mischief Girls, and How to Fake a Love Story. When she’s not working, she’s probably reading on a sunny patch of grass, going on long walks to grocery stores, or being cozy with one of her many foster cats. Visit her online at aashnaavachat.com.

"A revenge novel done right. Witty banter, smart plot, loads of romance. I immediately wanted to reread."—Kasie West, author of Sunkissed“A delightful revenge rom-com with a twist. Sweet, smart, and sincere, this will leave you swooning and flipping the pages for more. How to Fake a Love Story is perfect for fans of fake-dating and friends-to-lovers romances.”—Ann Liang, New York Times bestselling author of I Hope This Doesn’t Find You“Aashna Avachat knows how to pen a great love story. This book has the formula for an unbeatable rom-com: charming characters, a to-do list, and a male love interest who yearns. Lakshmi and Adil stole my heart—YA rom-coms are so back!”—Trinity Nguyen, bestselling author of A Bánh Mì for Two “Procedure: read How to Fake a Love Story in one sitting. Observations: story brims with tongue-in-cheek rom-com references, lovably flawed characters intent on revenge, bucket-list antics, and heartfelt themes of forgiveness and friendship. Conclusion: emerge with the YA successor to How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days you didn’t know you needed.”—Emily Charlotte, author of Heart Check"A sweet, engaging, and heartfelt story about forgiveness, second chances, and the thin line between love and hate, perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, Trinity Nguyen, and Ann Liang."—School Library Journal

Aashna Avachat is a writer, reader, and lawyer from California. She studied English and Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley and law at Harvard Law School. She is the author of Love Craves Cardamom, Mischief Girls, and How to Fake a Love Story. When she’s not working, she’s probably reading on a sunny patch of grass, going on long walks to grocery stores, or being cozy with one of her many foster cats. Visit her online at aashnaavachat.com.

"A revenge novel done right. Witty banter, smart plot, loads of romance. I immediately wanted to reread."—Kasie West, author of Sunkissed“A delightful revenge rom-com with a twist. Sweet, smart, and sincere, this will leave you swooning and flipping the pages for more. How to Fake a Love Story is perfect for fans of fake-dating and friends-to-lovers romances.”—Ann Liang, New York Times bestselling author of I Hope This Doesn’t Find You“Aashna Avachat knows how to pen a great love story. This book has the formula for an unbeatable rom-com: charming characters, a to-do list, and a male love interest who yearns. Lakshmi and Adil stole my heart—YA rom-coms are so back!”—Trinity Nguyen, bestselling author of A Bánh Mì for Two “Procedure: read How to Fake a Love Story in one sitting. Observations: story brims with tongue-in-cheek rom-com references, lovably flawed characters intent on revenge, bucket-list antics, and heartfelt themes of forgiveness and friendship. Conclusion: emerge with the YA successor to How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days you didn’t know you needed.”—Emily Charlotte, author of Heart Check"A sweet, engaging, and heartfelt story about forgiveness, second chances, and the thin line between love and hate, perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, Trinity Nguyen, and Ann Liang."—School Library Journal