How to Find a Guy in Five Weddings - by Cynthia Timoti (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

It's 27 Dresses meets Sonya Lalli's The Matchmaker's List in this delightful romcom where she doesn't believe in love...he's determined to prove her wrong -- by being her matchmaker!

Kimiko Halim thinks happy endings only exist in fairy tales. But her late grandmother's will specifies settling down as a condition to inherit her yarn store, and the family's legacy is the only thing that matters. Kim's plan is simple: find a guy, date him until the store is hers, then gently uncouple from the poor, unsuspecting victim.

But the clock is ticking, and her dates have been more frogs than princes. When Rob Carmichael, a perpetual groomsman and self-proclaimed proponent of happily-ever-afters, overhears Kim's cynical view of love, he's baffled. Having been surrounded by happy relationships all his life, Rob convinces her that he can find her a soulmate in one of the next five weddings he's going to.

What can possibly go wrong?

Review Quotes

Praise for SALTY, SPICED, AND A LITTLE BIT NICE

"[A] touching debut... The push and pull between the leads feels both authentic and electric, and it's a joy to witness Ellie come into her own. Timoti is an exciting new voice in romance." --Publishers Weekly

"A strength of Timoti's novel is her nuanced portrayal of type 1 diabetes... Timoti's handling of family dynamics and intergenerational relationships also feels authentic and adds depth to the narrative... Skillfully blends romance with meaningful discussions about family expectations, chronic illness, and cultural identity in her strong debut." --Library Journal

"It was an awe-inspiring journey...A powerful encouragement to any reader who needs that final push to take back the reins, silence the critics, and live life to its fullest." --The Romantic Comedy Book Club

"Salty, Spiced, and a Little Bit Nice shines with its fresh, authentic approach to chronic illness and complicated family relationships. A joyous celebration of immigrant cultural identity serves as a meaningful backdrop to Ellie's hard-won battle toward independence, self-confidence, and an empowering romantic relationship. Cynthia Timoti is an exciting new voice in contemporary romance fiction, and I look forward to reading more of her work!" --Washington Independent Review of Books

"A must-read if you love baked goods as much as you love HEAs."--Fangirlish

About the Author

Cynthia Timoti writes fun, sexy multicultural romcoms with plenty of heart and snark, where happy endings are always guaranteed. She was born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia, and moved to Australia when she was seventeen. She spent too many years working in finance, even though numbers aren't her strongest suit.

When Cynthia's not writing, she's probably trying to make a dent in her TBR pile, hunting for the perfect cup of bubble tea, and collecting pretty notebooks that she'll never use. Cynthia currently resides in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband and two sons.