From International Bestselling author Sana Khatri comes an over-the-top cheesy and sizzling standalone contemporary romance where unwarranted presumptions are made, blood-curdling questions are asked, and washboard abs – yeah, they are drunkenly licked and counted.
A broken door. A super annoying and adamant rat. Almost-falls via banana peels. A destroyed phone. And a few wild presumptions. When A-list Hollywood star Gallan Underwood, and graphic novelist Zaira Khan, are trapped inside a trailer, their night turns into a roulette of opportunities, dying dignities, and confessions. Sparks of chemistry allow exploration of a mutual attraction, leading to a bevy of hesitance and truths. Will these two weirdly hilarious souls be able to battle their feelings, their emotions, and everything else that falls face-first into the crazy uptown that is their lives?
Sana Khatri is an International Bestselling author, an IT (Information Technology) graduate, a bunny momma, and a makeup junkie. She resides with her aunts, mother, and her younger brother in Mumbai, India. Because her dad is the one who initially motivated her to keep writing, she makes sure to ask him for book-related opinions and suggestions whenever she needs them. She is an unwavering reader, dreamer, and believer, and prefers to have a speck of reality in her fictitious stories.
Another story in my life as an author. Still can't believe I get to do this every day. I hope everyone enjoys Gallan and Zaira's crazy, cheesy, and sizzling love story just as much as I enjoyed creating it 💋
My face hurts from smiling so much while reading this book. Sana's writing is fluid and melodic, which made me read this book in one sitting! I felt seen and loved when I got to know Zaira's character. Sana really made us all feel incredible and confident! As a reader, I can't really express how good this book is! It's my second favorite adult romcom - trust me, not any romcom can bewitch me, so you know this one is THAT awesome. I fell in love with Gallan Underwood the minute I laid eyes on his name, I knew he'd be a keeper and one of my bookboyfriends! I said it first, so no one can refute this - only Sana. Impeccable writing, impeccable romance (*lots of smut*) - what more do you want?
"I knew I was punishing myself. It was I who had pushed him away...did I even deserve him?"
I have never felt such empathy for a character in a book as I do Zaira in the touchingly honest romance Presuming You by Sana Khatri. The author has created a woman who is very real about her fears and vulnerabilities.
Zaira is an Indian Muslim talented plus size woman. She has worked in publishing and writes graphic novels. Feeling a need for change she gets a job on a movie set where her Hollywood crush, and inspiration for her latest graphic novel, Gallan Underwood is the star of the movie. There are sparks when they meet but a misunderstanding has Zaira presuming he is being a leading man jerk.
There are some hilarious moments where they bond and she begins to realize that she may have made some wrong presumptions about Gallan.The problem is the world around them and Zaira's own insecurities. The trolls on social media do not like their sexy hero dating a not size zero nobody and cruelly let her know.
One of the things I loved about this story is Zaira's journey. I recognized in her that instinct to take the safe route. To protect herself, her heart and her mental health, she needs to close the door on what may be true love.
Gallan is not perfect but he is perfectly charming and handsome. He very much reminded me of the Duke in Bridgerton. His honest love for Zaira is both uplifting and, at times, heartbreaking.
This is more than a romance. It is an insightful self discovery of trusting and loving yourself first. What is amazing is how through humor and some very steamy sexy chapters we follow this couple and fall in love with them separately and together. This is the third book I have read by the author and, no pressure, I can't wait to read the next one!
I received a free copy of this book from the author for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.
“Here he comes!” she whispered a little too excitedly in my left ear. “Are you okay? Do you need glucose to manage your BP? Are you breathing? Do you need mouth-to-mouth?” Zaire Khan is a graphic novelist who works for a movie studio.
“But what if I don’t wanna let you go? What if I want time to cease – indefinitely?” he whispered, and then bent a little so their gazes met. “Will you stay here – like this – with me, if only for a little longer?”
There story is funny, sweet, romantic and at times heartbreaking.
“You’re phenomenal; you’re amazing. You’re the most beautiful woman I’ve seen, Zaira. You’re perfect – for me.
“Presuming you was the best thing I’ve done in my life so far,”
Each book by Ms. Khatri just keeps getting better. Go grab it now for a delicious fun scape!!
Don't worry, for those that love the torture and angst. You'll get your fill, if you enjoy that torture, while some of us suffer a nervous breakdown.
Zaira and her unique personality full of humor and quirks were everything to me! She's now my book bff. She's willing to share Gallan with me and only me. So back off. They're both taken!
Sana Khatri is a new to me author and I'm looking forward to reading more from her. I'm seriously hoping Kenzie gets her time to shine. I have sooooo many questions! Love her!
Presuming You by Sana Khatri is a contemporary romance and a romantic comedy featuring the heartthrob, Hollywood Actor Gallan Underwood, and graphic novelist Zaira Khan. Zaira has been a fan of Gallan’s since she worked with him on a TV show. One day, while working on the set of a movie Zaira’s friend urges her to give Gallan a copy of her graphic novel inspired by Gallan. This sets off a series of presumptions, a night trapped inside a trailer, and an emotional rollercoaster of a journey for these two to find their way to love. Gallan and Zaira are two weird and hilarious individuals who are made for each other no matter how many people think otherwise.
I LOVED these two so much! Gallan was the sexy, dreamy gentleman of any woman’s dreams and Zaira is the fun, sassy, woman with many dreams and aspirations, but she lacks some confidence. These two were perfect together! Zaira and Gallan saw each other for what they really were, there was an instant sizzling attraction between these two and they worked together really well! Ah, gosh! These two were honestly couple goals. Who wouldn’t want a significant other that aims to lift you up and support your every endeavor?
I was hooked from the first page! This book was so funny I had the biggest smile on my face while reading and I genuinely laughed at so many things in this book! I felt all of Gallan and Zaira’s emotions. Their love, loss, heartbreak, joy, anger, angst, and devastation. Why is it we love the characters that frustrate us so much? Because there were times these two frustrated me, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book!
This book is well-written, each word flows seamlessly and there are highly descriptive scenes that make you feel like you’re part of the book. I loved Gallan and Zaira so much! Gallan is super dreamy and definitely one of my top book boyfriends! Zaira is my woman crush Wednesday, I mean her character was fire and the evolution of these characters was brilliant! I loved the underlying message in her book and it was so much more than I was expecting. This book is not only about finding love but realizing your worth. I HIGHLY recommend this book!
“Never doubt your worth; never tell yourself that you can’t do it. Because you can. You can move … mountains with a heart as fierce as a knight and a determination as strong as a diamond. No one is born great, but they learn to be it when life gives them the chance. So stand up own who you are, and stay standing as you rock the world with your blinding light.”
*ARC REVIEW* Thank You first of all to Sana Khatri for giving me an ARC of your book.
I am writing this review just minutes after reading the last page and I have to admit those last couple of pages got me in tears but in a good way. This book was such a fun read and would love to have a sequel or even a movie made for this book. I like how realistic the storyline was and how the timeline was relatable to recent events that have been happening this year. It was such a cute and funny contemporary read. There was never a moment in this book that made me bored. Both of the main characters had me either on the edge of my seat from either being emotional or just laughing my head off.
Presuming you follows the story of Zaira Khan who is this funny young woman who is a Graphic Artist and is a crew member of a film that stars Gallen Underwood the male lead of both the book and the film. By fate, these two end up trap together in a trailer together and that is when their crazy adventure and relationship begin. The relationship between Gallen and Zaira is something that I would love to describe as fun, sweet, epic, and caring, and overall amazing it was such an amazing thing getting to read how they fell for each other. This book is a romantic contemporary that is also a fun and funny read. I had such a fun time reading this book and would highly recommend it if you are looking for something Light-hearted but also just a fun read with duel POVs which is also another thing I loved about this book getting to read both sides of the relationship between the two charecters. I rated this book a solid 5 out of 5 stars but would have gladly added on more because it deserves more stars.
I devoured this book from the moment I could get my hands on it and cherished this amazing love story that has pieced together. Zaira and Gallan are both incredibly well written characters, complimenting each other in the most unexpected of ways. With her fierce, funny and unapologetic personality, Zaira wins your heart from the first page. Gallan is the perfect, swoon worthy hero that keeps you smiling till the very end. Sana has done a fantastic job of included Desi (Indian) representation and weaving moments of Zaira’s culture into the story. I thank Sana for writing Zaira’s character as plus size and highlighting the taunts, insults and challenges plus size people face due to people’s narrow and judgemental mindsets. Being curvy myself, I felt understood and represented, which is something that doesn’t happen often in books. There’s also themes of mental health, bullying and media scrutiny that discuss the challenges that come with spotlight and fame. Like me, if you love a good romance novel filled with excellent characters, strong writing, smoking hot chemistry and plenty of laugh out loud moments, then I would definitely recommend Presuming You!
This is my second Sana book and might be my favorite so far. I can't tell you what I expected going into this book. But it far passed if I had any. First off, this book has just about every detail I enjoy and want in a romcom. You've got a heroine who knows who she is. A hero, who knows what he wants. All of Sana's characters are full of life but not full of themselves. This book is a very relatable romcom.
Presuming You has a split POV, so you can get very invested in what's going on. It was a new take on old subjects. The focus on beauty stereotypes and relationship struggles make the lead characters very atypical especially Gallant. I love the fact that each character supported one another.
Some of the secondary characters are legends. If you don't have a friend willing to tell you what was what up and down with a little feistiness and a whole lot of sass then you might want to rethink your friendship.
But Sana, we got to talk about those plot twisties. Why did you do that to my heart?! I gotta say I was little mad and sad but I suppose the ending made up for it. It was great end to a awesome book. I'll be waiting for the next one.
You must pick up a copy and dive into sweet n spicy treat.
First of all, I just want to say, SANA KHATRI DELIVERED! She delivered on her promise to give us a swoontastic, hilarious and emotional read that tugs on all your heart strings. I've read two other books of hers, and I've got to say – Gallan and Zaira's story is my favourite out of them all. I found myself laughing and relating to these characters more than I have before because she's brought real life into these pages...these characters didn't seem just fictional. The cultural representation was beautiful, and the way social discrimination was brought out really makes you think. I couldn't put this book down and finished reading as soon as I received it. 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘶 is a relatable, witty story of Gallan, a Hollywood heart throb, and Zaira, his sarcastic and incredibly funny, Indian beauty. Their connection was magnetic...there was no stopping it. Presuming You releases March 7th, make sure to get those kindles ready!
This is my first read by Sana Khatri, i LOVE LOVE LOVED it. For me its so beuatifully refreshing to read a story which is out of the normal perceptions. Sana captures Zaira beautifully! A natural beauty with a side dish of sass & sarcasm.
Instantly from diving into presuming you it gave me all the feels!! The wit, sassyness, banter which is buidling the characters from the first interaction with them - EEEK AMAZINGGGG!!
I ADORE Zaira already and hot damn Gall is swoonworthy and melting my heart with each page! This book literally gives me all the feels but hot damn there is a whole heap of sauciness.Gal is not the tame guy I thought he was at the beginning of the book 🥵😍
"𝓨𝓸𝓾’𝓻𝓮 𝓶𝔂 𝓯*𝓬𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓱𝓸𝓹𝓮 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓰𝓻𝓮𝓮𝓭 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓭𝓮𝓼𝓲𝓻𝓮."
The plot twists had my heart breaking & I felt every emotion within the words. The ending for me was EXACTLY what was needed and i closed the chapter with a smile on my face.
Sana thank you for embracing and brining these chapters to life within this book. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the difference within your pages, writing & style!
This is my favourite book of Sana’s yet! A stunning romance/ RomCom that I devoured in two days.
The characters in Sana’s books are always so relatable and genuine, Zaira was no expectation! She’s fun and full of quirks that makes her all the more interesting. I loved Kenzie the supportive and sassy friend every girl needs! The split narrative really allows the reader to become invested in the characters and their story.
A refreshing read focused on overcome relationship and beauty stereotypes/ struggles. Gallan was not your typical romance book boyfriend. He was extremely well portrayed and genuinely supported Zaira (which I loved).
Far from your typical romance this book had me laughing one minute and pulling at my heart strings the next!
The ending was beautifully written, leaving me wanting more! As always I want to thank Sana for allowing me to read the ARC edition of her book and I can’t wait for more.
Overall, I would highly recommend you get your hands on this swoon worthy romance. You won’t be disappointed!
If you are like me, a major fan of romcoms or love at first sight romances, this book is for you. It's a fantastic read, and you should definitely read it ASAP or add this novel to your TBR. While I was reading, I couldn't stop myself from smiling. There were scenes and dialogues that I was laughing so hard that my sides started to hurt! And there were scenes that were too hot to handle. Don't we all love a little smut in our romance books. 😊 I truly adored the main characters' dialogues: Zaira and Gallan's. Zaira is such an amazing character! She's quirky and funny, but at the same time she is also shy and self conscious (mostly about her body image). And Gallan, well, he is a perfect gentleman and a romantic, to say the least. They both bring the best in each other; they completely each other in every other way. Besides being one of my favorite genres, contemporary romance/romcom. It is also a diverse read.
So a new hottie to day dream about! Gallan Underwood, A-list Hollywood star with a heart of gold. After a chance encounter with Zaira Khan (a graphic novelist) on the set of Gallan’s latest film. Sparks fly between the pair and before we know it they are thrown head first into a whirlwind romance so sizzling it left me blushing!
An enjoyable fast paced love story of two free spirits enjoying their new romance but with obstacles in their way, along with a few unexpected bumps in the road will this make them stronger or break them before they even started.
A favourite of mine is the chapter switching between the two characters, I’m such a nosey soul and love to read what the other one is thinking. Presuming You is a fun read and I thank Sana Khatri again for the ARC in exchange for a honest review.
This is a book bargain over on Amazon so definitely take a look!
This was my first read by Sana Khatri and let’s just say it was absolutely wonderful! I started this book and literally spent the whole day reading it I just couldn’t put it down.
Presuming You is a witty and swoon worthy story about Gallan a Hollywood actor and Zaira a sarcastic and sassy Indian beauty with curves. Their connection is so undeniable and how they complement and complete each other is just perfect. I found my self laughing and just feeling all the joy straight off the pages.
I honestly don’t wanna give to much a way but it’s so worth it. I definitely recommend. Presuming You will be available March 7th and it’s soo worth it definitely 5🌟
(Honest review in exchange for ARC provided by author)
This is my first time read from Sana and let me tell you it did not disappoint. I love her writing style so elegant and unique at the same time, it just pulls you in.
Gallan and Zaira where perfect together! All the swoony moments ..... be still my heart! I loved how their story unfolded. G is major book boyfriend goals! Im obsessed!
Perfect amount of heat and romance, some heartbreak/angst, comedy. It just had it all.
I also totally loved the fact that she was not afraid to make Zaira so different and unique compared to your normal stereotype book heroine’s. Its ok to normalize all types of body-types! Its ok to be nerdy, its ok to be smart!
ARC Review The Dragon Den * * * * * Zaira and Gallan are an incredibly adorable couple. Gallan is absolutely charming and Zaira is just a wonderfully weird young woman. A steamy, sassy, sexy and sensationally romance that did not bore or disappoint. Several huge twists and turns that I did not predict...and one particular person (you will know who) I want to smack in the face repeatedly until they will need dentures. Love the ballroom joke. LOL. Sana, it was fabulous. Perfect read for my Sunday.
5 Stars for Presuming You by Sana Khatri. I was given an ARC copy of this book in exchange of an honest review. All opinions stated are my own. I love Gallan, he is absolutely amazing. While he is this hot actor he is also sweet, romantic, and oh so dirty. Zaria is unique girl. The stuff that comes out of her mouth had me laughing out loud. She does still have insecurities and sometimes those come into play. Honestly Sana Khatri killed it with this book. I can not even tell you how much I loved it. This book gave me all the feels.
Wow!! This was an amazing book. The humor in this book is so good I was smiling all the time and, you will feel so confident after reading this story, Sana knows how to do it. I love Gallan all the way and Zaira is perfect. This is a must-read book so get it today, you will love it.
Loveeeeeed!! This was such a fun, sexy romance. The chemistry between Zaira & Gallan is amazing from the start. Fireworks in and out of the bedroom but it’s the deep connection they have that kept me page turning. I laughed and cried along with the characters. I’d love to have a friend like Zaira!
This cute romantic novel is by Sana Khatri. This was my first book of her and I absolutely loved it. Her writing style is so simple and expressive that you can’t help but actually live in this book. Every emotion, every scene, every dialogue is so raw and passionate and intense. You can’t help falling in love with the characters. It’s not just a love story but a journey of a girl exploring herself in love and putting herself first for the sake of self love. The humor is there and I got to know some really good jokes from this book. I always feel that romance with humor and a lesson is very difficult to write, but Sana did it so well. The creativity in the story is breathtaking. The charcters are strong and the story keeps you engaged. You feel yourself smiling, getting angry, feeling sorry and whatnot. Both of the characters Zaira and Gallan had me consumed completely and made me love them both equally.
Zaira was an Indian Muslim girl. She was a plus size woman and keeping all her insecurities inside her. She was multitalented, quirky, funny and hardworking. She had her hobbies revoling around graphic art and by profession she was a crew member of a film that stared Gallan who was a leading Hollywood star. Zaira had such major crush on him that she wrote an entire book inspired by him. Well destiny was meant to get these two closer to each other and that was exactly what happened. They ended up trapped in a trailer together and their love story began from there. They got into a relationship and made it public too because they were uterly and completely in love with each other. Gallan was this really good, handsome and caring partner and Zaira was this cute, expressive, petite girl. There wasn’t anything wrong about their love. They loved each other for who they were and everything was pure and transparent. Gallan helped her lifting herself up personally and that was the cutest thing of this book.
Whatever goes up, must go down. This was exactly what happened with Zaira and Gallan. The misunderstanding created by a third person started rotting their relationship. This led to a point where Zaira was physically harmed and was being realized who she is and she doesn’t belong to Gallan’s world. It’s an undeniable fact that every person has insecurities which they keep inside no matter what. The destruction of a person starts when those insecurities are highlighted and are used to make you look so low of yourself. Not everyone is capable of maintaing the mature mental state of mind and same happened with Zaira. So in order to protect herself from that destruction, she tried to close the door of love. But Gallan being a sweetheart won her back and stayed true to his words. The heartbreaking uplifting moments can actually make you cry and feel sorry for Gallan but create a high place for him in your heart.
The underlying message is what the important part of book. When there are misunderstanding, you have to erase those not the person. But this thing require a sweeheart like Gallan and girl like Zaira and some very realistic emotions. Also it tells you that it is not so bad to put yourself first for the sake of your mental peace. It’s not a routine love story because Sana has added plot twist there too that is waiting for you all to read.
My favorite quote from this book was “If someone was truly meant to be in your life, then they’d end up being in your damn life, no matter the understandings. If you were menat to find happiness, then you bet your sweet ass you’d find it, no matter what others said of believed” Let me know yours ❤
Presuming You was the first book of Sana Khatri that I have read so far, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Zaira & Gallan were each other’s perfect match because they were both passionate weirdos that complimented the others personality. It’s almost funny to think Zaira was the one nervous and fangirling at the beginning of the book because it felt like the tables turned and Gall was the one fangirling over her.
This book had me laughing out loud with the bizarre things that came out of both characters mouths, feeling relatable with the way they acted in some scenarios , and feeling that bit of conflict that comes with any relationship. Presuming You brought two very different people together and showed how presuming what someone is like is not always getting the whole story of who a person is and what they stand for. Pick this up if you are in the mood for a cheesy rom com, heavy of the com!
“What if I want time to cease – indefinitely?” he whispered, and then bent a little so their gazes met. “Will you stay here – like this – with me, if only for a little longer?”
I was lucky enough to get an ARC of Presuming You by Sana Khatri and it did not disappoint. This book was made up of so many things that in my eyes make for a great Rom Com.
Gallan and Zaira are serious book couple goals. She is quirky, funny and has some self-conscious body image goals that help to make her so life like and very relatable. He is a true romantic, a gentleman and believes in love at first sight. Not your typical Hollywood hotshot actor.
Presuming you is told in multiple POV and has some pretty awesome secondary characters. I love that this book didn’t go with your typical hot guy falls for hot girl routine. It was more genuine and real.
This story stole my heart! Moments of laughter that lead into angst and heartbreak that again lead to love. A full circle of emotions from plot twists to steamy scenes that make you blush.
I’ve read all the other books by Sana and I do believe this is my new favorite. These two main characters are just what this book world needs.
A wholesome package of love, laugh, smimes and swoon! Presuming youwas my first book by Sana and it didn't disappoint me at all! The story is about a dreamer, happy-go-lucky Zaira who had a forever crush on a Hollywood star Gallan. Can you presume what happens when they meet? Nothing goes as planned but nothing stays same either!
God! Z & G are goals! Love them so much. I love the fact that the story takes forward all the characters equally. Kenzie is my chick, love her energy..! I flowed through the book. The fact that it was more of dialogue made it easy and connected. Also I swooned whenever Gallan sung. Like please....! *blush blush* Sana also did a really good job with maintaining a stable storyline without adding unnecessary drama but right amount of spice. I loved the sexy scenes as well, they weren't forced and over the top but really mushy! The only reason it lost 1 star was because I felt the story started getting flat towards the end and Z's choices annoyed me even when I understood her, she was acting line a teen and I was pissed at her but it picked up again and my heart fluttered. Heheh.
Grab your copies of this perfect sweet treat. It will definitely make your heart swell and get you in your feels!
So, I laughed so much reading this book!! Sana, you killed it with the humour!! I really enjoyed Gallan and Zaira's story!! Great job on another amazing book!
I loved Gall so much! First, he is so hot! Which is obvious lol But he is also so attentive and damn he has a dirty mouth!! I loved how despite being so famous, he didn't let that get to his head.
Zaira - well, she is something else for sure!! Her quirky personality just grabbed me from the first page!! I mean the random stuff she comes up were WTF lol I loved that she is different than everyone else.
I feel like those two were great for each other, they both needed each other! Gallan helped Zaira be more confident and Zaira helped Gallan stay grounded.
And boy, I loved their friends! They fit perfectly! Also I love the two favourites returning in this book as well!! (Not going to say who ... Shhhh) I loved the part they played in the story!! Who wouldn't want to have friends like that!!
All in all, it was a great book!! Definitely recommend it!
Thank you, Sana for providing me with an ARC in return for my honest opinion.
"And just like that, he claimed another piece of me for himself, and in doing so, he made me feel whole in ways I knew no one else could make me feel."
Zaira is a graphic novelist. She already has three published books, but she is not well known yet, and that's why she is currently working behind the scenes on Gallan Underwood's new movie. Zaira has this big crush on the Hollywood hottest actor and even her newest graphic novel has him as her 'muse'. So when she has an opportunity to show her book to him, her best friend forces her to - which leads to a really embarrassing first meeting.
This was a very sweet reading. Gallan and Zaira have feelings for each other since the first time they meet and Gallan is the perfect hero in every sense. Like all Sana Khatri's books, the characters are very fresh, they always do some silly/funny jokes which make the book really easy and light to read.
If you are looking for a super sweet romance, this is the book for you.
Thank you Sana for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.