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Five Friends With Chai
Gurpreet and the Wrong Twin
Have you ever sucked at dating so much that you wonder if you’re the problem?
Gurpreet
I daydream about rom-coms, keep swiping right on dating apps and…yet I’ve never made it past a first date. Cue the single forever flag.
Or, maybe not.
When I meet Dheeraj, I think he’s the one. Wandering under moonlight? Check. Witty banter over samosas? Check. Flagging down a cab for me at midnight like I'm Indian Cinderella? Check.
There’s only one problem. Okay, a few of them. My existence is plain, I’m curvier than my friends, and I’ve got zero relationship experience.
So what’s my genius plan? I recruit the twin brother as my inside man.
Bik Grewal. Ruggedly attractive. Bearded. Smouldering green eyes.
He’s got his own reasons to help me — but basically we’re dissecting my dating habits so I don’t keep making the same mistakes.
Nothing else going on here even if Bik is charming and observant in ways I’m not prepared to resist. You will not spill your darkest secret to him a.k.a the reason why your own parents ignore you.
Also You will stick with the ‘nice brother’’ and ignore all other heart-racing chemistry.
Because falling in love with the wrong twin was never the plan.
Gurpreet and the Wrong Twin is a steamy, fake relationship romance. Slow burn. Small-town settings. Bold, quick-witted heroine who keeps throwing the hero off his game. Expect banter in bars, grand gestures at airports and a lot of heart.
Gurpreet
I daydream about rom-coms, keep swiping right on dating apps and…yet I’ve never made it past a first date. Cue the single forever flag.
Or, maybe not.
When I meet Dheeraj, I think he’s the one. Wandering under moonlight? Check. Witty banter over samosas? Check. Flagging down a cab for me at midnight like I'm Indian Cinderella? Check.
There’s only one problem. Okay, a few of them. My existence is plain, I’m curvier than my friends, and I’ve got zero relationship experience.
So what’s my genius plan? I recruit the twin brother as my inside man.
Bik Grewal. Ruggedly attractive. Bearded. Smouldering green eyes.
He’s got his own reasons to help me — but basically we’re dissecting my dating habits so I don’t keep making the same mistakes.
Nothing else going on here even if Bik is charming and observant in ways I’m not prepared to resist. You will not spill your darkest secret to him a.k.a the reason why your own parents ignore you.
Also You will stick with the ‘nice brother’’ and ignore all other heart-racing chemistry.
Because falling in love with the wrong twin was never the plan.
Gurpreet and the Wrong Twin is a steamy, fake relationship romance. Slow burn. Small-town settings. Bold, quick-witted heroine who keeps throwing the hero off his game. Expect banter in bars, grand gestures at airports and a lot of heart.
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274 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2020
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June 11, 2021
This was a fun grumpy/sunshine pairing, even though Gurpreet's pop culture references got on my nerves a little. Really enjoyed her as a heroine, and Bik was both thoughtful and hot.
June 13, 2021
Gurpreet and Bik were believable, fully developed characters and their scenes together were the best part of the book for me.
I thought there was too much emphasis on the biker club and like others in our buddy read, way too many pop culture references, but other than that I enjoyed the book very much.
I thought there was too much emphasis on the biker club and like others in our buddy read, way too many pop culture references, but other than that I enjoyed the book very much.
May 2, 2021
This book was cute. The main character Gurpreet was funny, brash, endearing, and also super sex positive! I didn’t 100% love the way her relationship with Bik came to fruition, I would have liked to see more interactions between the two of them to help build intimacy, but regardless, there were some life/love lessons and relatable moments along the way that made the journey enjoyable. I also wasn’t clear on the nuances of the relationship between Bik and his twin. Gurpreet’s friend group was wonderful, and I might check out another book in this series to hear more about their own love stories. Overall, quick light read for anyone looking for a sweet romance.
October 2, 2024
it was ok
This book was okay. Was expecting more actually nkr bad. Characters were cool. But too much going on in this story
This book was okay. Was expecting more actually nkr bad. Characters were cool. But too much going on in this story
December 26, 2021
Edited from book club discussions
I think the problem is that I'm very much a plot reader. I notice little details. I love that aha moment in the end when things come together. This book on the other hand plays fast and loose with the storyline, and relies on the characters' chemistry to pull the reader along. It's a style of writing that works very well for many readers, and I'll still recommend this book to people looking for something like that. For me though, I can't stop wondering why half of what happens happens.
Okay one last nitpick! I thought it was a little weird a book with a full cast of South Asians had so many instances of green eyes, emerald eyes, TURQUIOSE eyes. I mean brown people are perfectly happy being brown eyed as the vast majority of us are, we don't need gem hued eyes to be interesting lolol
I think the problem is that I'm very much a plot reader. I notice little details. I love that aha moment in the end when things come together. This book on the other hand plays fast and loose with the storyline, and relies on the characters' chemistry to pull the reader along. It's a style of writing that works very well for many readers, and I'll still recommend this book to people looking for something like that. For me though, I can't stop wondering why half of what happens happens.
Okay one last nitpick! I thought it was a little weird a book with a full cast of South Asians had so many instances of green eyes, emerald eyes, TURQUIOSE eyes. I mean brown people are perfectly happy being brown eyed as the vast majority of us are, we don't need gem hued eyes to be interesting lolol
June 11, 2021
The first 8 chapters were full of so many pop culture it actually drove me a little mad. There were some plot points that could have been explained better. For example, it isn’t towards the end of the book that we find out Frank is actually Bik’s older brother. The whole biker gang thing could have been left out. What was even the point of telling us Bebe was a drug runner other than for added drama?
I wished Gurpreet’s big secret reveal hadn’t happened in a public place and it wasn’t given the sensitivity it deserved. Her friends basically patted her on the back and said oh, well, just because you’re South Asian doesn’t mean you can’t have sex. Cue eye roll. She was verbally and psychically abused by her mother and that’s all that had been said about it. They had a bigger reaction when she was kidnapped by the biker gang! If the author couldn’t figure out how to handle this issue properly, it could have been left out. Also wish we could see how Gurpreet came to accept her body and be so sex positive, especially after the trauma she went through.
The whole Dheeraj plot also felt contrived because we never got to read their first interaction that had Gurpreet so in love with him. Dheeraj honestly felt like a caricature. A character stand in for added drama.
With more editing and plot clarity, this could have been a better book.
I wished Gurpreet’s big secret reveal hadn’t happened in a public place and it wasn’t given the sensitivity it deserved. Her friends basically patted her on the back and said oh, well, just because you’re South Asian doesn’t mean you can’t have sex. Cue eye roll. She was verbally and psychically abused by her mother and that’s all that had been said about it. They had a bigger reaction when she was kidnapped by the biker gang! If the author couldn’t figure out how to handle this issue properly, it could have been left out. Also wish we could see how Gurpreet came to accept her body and be so sex positive, especially after the trauma she went through.
The whole Dheeraj plot also felt contrived because we never got to read their first interaction that had Gurpreet so in love with him. Dheeraj honestly felt like a caricature. A character stand in for added drama.
With more editing and plot clarity, this could have been a better book.
March 4, 2025
I chose this book for this month’s book club book. It was a very decent romcom. I would have liked it more if there were less characters, I felt like they were constantly introducing new characters like every other page.
I also didn’t really like the way that they portrayed Gurpreet and Bik getting together. It felt rushed. I’m not even sure how much time passed in between them meeting and falling in love. Also the random kidnapping what the heck was that?
I also didn’t really like the way that they portrayed Gurpreet and Bik getting together. It felt rushed. I’m not even sure how much time passed in between them meeting and falling in love. Also the random kidnapping what the heck was that?
August 7, 2021
Gurpreet and the Wrong Twin by Sookh Kaur Voracious Readers I received this book as a free copy and I am voluntarily leaving a review. It is an enjoyable read about friendship, family, romance, with suspense and a reference to music. I recommend this book.
did-not-finish
March 18, 2025DNF @ 12%
Super bummed. :( Such a great concept (I'm a huge sucker for twin tropes) but the weak writing did me in. All the endless pop cultural references were so distracting and the static awkward childish dialogue and prose just didn't work for me. The characters didn't act or feel like adults.
Super bummed. :( Such a great concept (I'm a huge sucker for twin tropes) but the weak writing did me in. All the endless pop cultural references were so distracting and the static awkward childish dialogue and prose just didn't work for me. The characters didn't act or feel like adults.
April 16, 2021
I received a free copy of this book through Voracious Readers in exchange for an honest review.
I was drawn to the bright cover, the illustrations, and because the MC was South Asian which was really nice to see. I loved how Kaur really went into the details of the Gurpurab but did occasionally get lost when I couldn't translate some of the film quotes.
Gurpreet had a strong, rambly voice that gave her a relatable but distinctive personality.
The plot was fun, unexpected and stayed light even during second half when quite a lot of serious things happened, reminding me of the Netflix series On My Block.
However, I really struggled to buy into their relationship. Bik was horribly rude to her at the start and the way Gurpreet described what she was wearing in the beginning made it sound like she looked a mess. There was nothing good about their first interaction and yet they were suddenly attracted to each other. Their banter often felt forced and the repeated 'hungry eyes' phrase felt unnatural in the context.
I was tempted to give up, but the mystery of the side plot saw me through.
I think this book has a really good premise, it's really relatable to be attracted to someone who you think you shouldn't be and not attracted to someone who ticks all the boxes. There could have been a lot of good tension from not knowing which twin she'd end up with but it was too obvious from the start that she'd end up with Bik because of his POV.
I'd recommend ignoring the fake dating label as the trope doesn't work if they both know they are attracted to each other before they start.
I think it handled difficult situations delicately, was pro-feminist and showcased great friendships.
The plot is memorable and I think it'd be a pleasant read for someone who enjoys love at first sight, which unfortunately just isn't me.
I was drawn to the bright cover, the illustrations, and because the MC was South Asian which was really nice to see. I loved how Kaur really went into the details of the Gurpurab but did occasionally get lost when I couldn't translate some of the film quotes.
Gurpreet had a strong, rambly voice that gave her a relatable but distinctive personality.
The plot was fun, unexpected and stayed light even during second half when quite a lot of serious things happened, reminding me of the Netflix series On My Block.
However, I really struggled to buy into their relationship. Bik was horribly rude to her at the start and the way Gurpreet described what she was wearing in the beginning made it sound like she looked a mess. There was nothing good about their first interaction and yet they were suddenly attracted to each other. Their banter often felt forced and the repeated 'hungry eyes' phrase felt unnatural in the context.
I was tempted to give up, but the mystery of the side plot saw me through.
I think this book has a really good premise, it's really relatable to be attracted to someone who you think you shouldn't be and not attracted to someone who ticks all the boxes. There could have been a lot of good tension from not knowing which twin she'd end up with but it was too obvious from the start that she'd end up with Bik because of his POV.
I'd recommend ignoring the fake dating label as the trope doesn't work if they both know they are attracted to each other before they start.
I think it handled difficult situations delicately, was pro-feminist and showcased great friendships.
The plot is memorable and I think it'd be a pleasant read for someone who enjoys love at first sight, which unfortunately just isn't me.
May 9, 2021
Star rating 9/10.
Laugh out funny and honestly blunt Gurpreet thinks she's broken and undesirable. With Bridget Jones vibes Sookh Kaur writes Gurpreet's story through Gurpreet's eyes and introduces us to the wrong twin's POV too.
Compelling reading, I've got to give Sookh credit for exploring what happens when trust is betrayed in a first relationship, with explicit content being shared to the whole world. Its a topic that is very much current and the after effects can be devastating. Im trying to not give spoilers here but these kind of topics need to be explored. Shes also done beautifully exploring the male side of guilt and what it can do to a man. All whilst mixing in the cultural pulls and influences that someone would get from the back home culture, plus the host country culture added to the mix. It's the minefield many second generation ethnic minorities have to explore. I also love the fact that Sookh has managed to write a book full of characters unapologetically not white, and not feel the need to put in a token white character for possible white readers.
A little bit slow at the beginning, I quickly got pulled into Gurpreet's quest and don't regret it one bit. Im very much looking forward to how Sookh Kaur gets on with her other novels.
I received this book from the author via Voracious Readers only for the pleasure of reading and leaving an honest review should I choose to.
Laugh out funny and honestly blunt Gurpreet thinks she's broken and undesirable. With Bridget Jones vibes Sookh Kaur writes Gurpreet's story through Gurpreet's eyes and introduces us to the wrong twin's POV too.
Compelling reading, I've got to give Sookh credit for exploring what happens when trust is betrayed in a first relationship, with explicit content being shared to the whole world. Its a topic that is very much current and the after effects can be devastating. Im trying to not give spoilers here but these kind of topics need to be explored. Shes also done beautifully exploring the male side of guilt and what it can do to a man. All whilst mixing in the cultural pulls and influences that someone would get from the back home culture, plus the host country culture added to the mix. It's the minefield many second generation ethnic minorities have to explore. I also love the fact that Sookh has managed to write a book full of characters unapologetically not white, and not feel the need to put in a token white character for possible white readers.
A little bit slow at the beginning, I quickly got pulled into Gurpreet's quest and don't regret it one bit. Im very much looking forward to how Sookh Kaur gets on with her other novels.
I received this book from the author via Voracious Readers only for the pleasure of reading and leaving an honest review should I choose to.
July 4, 2024
📱Grumpy x Sunahine
📺Punjabi MCs
📱Curvy FMC
📺Small Town
📱Banter
📺Slow Burn
Gurpreet is obsessed with the perfect love but her examples are all fictional and cinematic. She gets lost in the idea of finding love but it’s not quite rooted in reality. She meets one of her friend’s (Tina) cousins at a family party a few months prior, she’s built up the experience in her head. Her friend calls on her for support while the family is dealing with their sick grandmother and Gurpreet meets the cousin again. But he seems to not remember her and her reaction is much stronger this time. She comes to find out the cousin she had met again is actually a twin, and there is a very strong connection with the wrong twin!
I enjoyed Gurpreet’s obsession with pop culture and outrageous daydreams. Therefore, it was fitting she did come to experience a few unbelievable and movie- worthy situations. I felt the love story in this book was more central compared to the previous book, more chemistry and on page content between the MCs. They had lots of fun banter. Once again, the friendship and found family between the 5 friends plays a big role in this book. My heart hurt for Gurpreet; she has abandonment issues stemming from absolutely horrible parents and I hate them! While this may have been one of my least favorite books by Sookh, Gurpreet has been the FMC I have most closely identified with and that was my biggest connection to this book.
Next week we move to book 4 in this series and I am looking forward to Tina’s story.
📺Punjabi MCs
📱Curvy FMC
📺Small Town
📱Banter
📺Slow Burn
Gurpreet is obsessed with the perfect love but her examples are all fictional and cinematic. She gets lost in the idea of finding love but it’s not quite rooted in reality. She meets one of her friend’s (Tina) cousins at a family party a few months prior, she’s built up the experience in her head. Her friend calls on her for support while the family is dealing with their sick grandmother and Gurpreet meets the cousin again. But he seems to not remember her and her reaction is much stronger this time. She comes to find out the cousin she had met again is actually a twin, and there is a very strong connection with the wrong twin!
I enjoyed Gurpreet’s obsession with pop culture and outrageous daydreams. Therefore, it was fitting she did come to experience a few unbelievable and movie- worthy situations. I felt the love story in this book was more central compared to the previous book, more chemistry and on page content between the MCs. They had lots of fun banter. Once again, the friendship and found family between the 5 friends plays a big role in this book. My heart hurt for Gurpreet; she has abandonment issues stemming from absolutely horrible parents and I hate them! While this may have been one of my least favorite books by Sookh, Gurpreet has been the FMC I have most closely identified with and that was my biggest connection to this book.
Next week we move to book 4 in this series and I am looking forward to Tina’s story.
November 18, 2021
I read this book thanks to VoraciousReaders.com
It really hit the spot with my romance cravings! The banter was cute and there was a good circle of friends. I think that one of the notable points with this book was how a plus sized main character was portrayed without fetish, without shaming other body types and showing Gurpreet’s struggle with her body without making it central to her personality. The baby today reference has already become passé and it was a little too important a bonding point for the main characters. Also the family secret didn’t seem to go anywhere? So that was a little disappointing.
It really hit the spot with my romance cravings! The banter was cute and there was a good circle of friends. I think that one of the notable points with this book was how a plus sized main character was portrayed without fetish, without shaming other body types and showing Gurpreet’s struggle with her body without making it central to her personality. The baby today reference has already become passé and it was a little too important a bonding point for the main characters. Also the family secret didn’t seem to go anywhere? So that was a little disappointing.
April 24, 2021
A Fun Romp
Q read the book in one sitting and laughed out loud hence the 5 stars. There is some explicit sex in the book but our heroes are modern. My only small criticism is that someone didn't do a great proof read, one of the minor characters is 42 and got divorced after 40 years. I'm pretty sure CPS would have noticed that also our lovers found their way through Christmas directions instead of decorations.
Q read the book in one sitting and laughed out loud hence the 5 stars. There is some explicit sex in the book but our heroes are modern. My only small criticism is that someone didn't do a great proof read, one of the minor characters is 42 and got divorced after 40 years. I'm pretty sure CPS would have noticed that also our lovers found their way through Christmas directions instead of decorations.
May 11, 2021
I got a free copy of this book from Voracious Readers Only in exchange for an honest review.
By the end of the first page I wanted to be friends with Gurpreet, she is a great character. This was a sweet, funny, sexy story that I really enjoyed. It’s obvious from the start how it will turn out, but what a ride to get there! If I had anything bad to say, it’s that I’m not really a fan of the ‘girl can’t find love but goes to a new place and all the men want her’ trope.
By the end of the first page I wanted to be friends with Gurpreet, she is a great character. This was a sweet, funny, sexy story that I really enjoyed. It’s obvious from the start how it will turn out, but what a ride to get there! If I had anything bad to say, it’s that I’m not really a fan of the ‘girl can’t find love but goes to a new place and all the men want her’ trope.
May 2, 2021
One for the shelf
This was such a lovely book! You can never go wrong with fake romances and this book does it so well! I loved the way Gurpreet was written and her journey of self acceptance and realization of what she needs. I really felt the chemistry between the mains and I loved it!
This was such a lovely book! You can never go wrong with fake romances and this book does it so well! I loved the way Gurpreet was written and her journey of self acceptance and realization of what she needs. I really felt the chemistry between the mains and I loved it!
April 27, 2021
This was a fun quick light read. Something I would have enjoyed taking on a girls weekend away of relaxation. I liked the main character and would have liked to have learned more about her and the other character’s that were in her life. Looking forward to reading more by this author.
April 16, 2022
A good decent read
I really like the sizzling chemistry between Gurpreet and Bik. The plot was interesting and engaging.
I particularly liked how Gurpreet decided to take her time and take the solo trip in the end.
I really like the sizzling chemistry between Gurpreet and Bik. The plot was interesting and engaging.
I particularly liked how Gurpreet decided to take her time and take the solo trip in the end.
May 11, 2022
WONDERFUL. I really enjoyed this one, and I've got one of the others on my Kindle. I felt like there were a bunch of typos, but the writing and story was so fun and engaging. I loved Gurpreet and the grumpy twin.
December 13, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Gurpreet and the Wrong Twin by Sookh Kaur
Third in the series “Five Friends with Chai” is about Gurpreet, a nurse in a L.A. hospital who loves her curves and is a sucker for rom-coms. She fondly remembers Dheeraj Grewal, her friend Tina’s cousin, from a wedding where she felt a connection. However everything changes when Dheeraj’s twin Bik enters into the picture and she felt feelings she had never felt before. Does she want the put together, good natured Dheeraj or the grumpy twin, its an answer you will have to figure when you read it.
This book deals with parents deserting their daughter and the stigma that comes with being a curvy girl.
Things I ❤️ about the book:
👉 The reality that comes with eating disorder due to mean words spoken by parents to their own child. And how she copes with it in her adult life.
👉 The value of a close knit family that comes together during the time of need. And the bond amongst the siblings.
👉 It’s a quick read and easy to get lost in.
Things I 🥵 about the book:
👉 I understand the author was trying to give an in-depth of Gurpreet’s love for pop culture, however after a point, I had to skim through some of them.
On to the next in the series, because now I’m intrigued to know about the other two friends and their stories.
Gurpreet and the Wrong Twin by Sookh Kaur
Third in the series “Five Friends with Chai” is about Gurpreet, a nurse in a L.A. hospital who loves her curves and is a sucker for rom-coms. She fondly remembers Dheeraj Grewal, her friend Tina’s cousin, from a wedding where she felt a connection. However everything changes when Dheeraj’s twin Bik enters into the picture and she felt feelings she had never felt before. Does she want the put together, good natured Dheeraj or the grumpy twin, its an answer you will have to figure when you read it.
This book deals with parents deserting their daughter and the stigma that comes with being a curvy girl.
Things I ❤️ about the book:
👉 The reality that comes with eating disorder due to mean words spoken by parents to their own child. And how she copes with it in her adult life.
👉 The value of a close knit family that comes together during the time of need. And the bond amongst the siblings.
👉 It’s a quick read and easy to get lost in.
Things I 🥵 about the book:
👉 I understand the author was trying to give an in-depth of Gurpreet’s love for pop culture, however after a point, I had to skim through some of them.
On to the next in the series, because now I’m intrigued to know about the other two friends and their stories.
April 21, 2021
Love the book!
I would certainly recommend this book! Loved the storyline. It made me feel like I was there in the story. Thank you Sookh Kaur!
I would certainly recommend this book! Loved the storyline. It made me feel like I was there in the story. Thank you Sookh Kaur!
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September 17, 2021Great banter, strong family relationships and female friendships, can’t wait to read more by this author
January 25, 2023
Ahhhh I am loving this series and punjabi representation, but the grammar errors are slowly killing meeee! But that doesn't mean I'm gonna stop reading!
June 9, 2023
Grumpy/sunshine trope. Lots of unexpected twists and turns and finally they smashed in the final chapter. I'm noticing that's how Kaur rolls. Delightful story. Onward to Tina!
September 27, 2024
3.5🌟 very cute, very fun! what was up with the kidnapping plot in the middle of the book, tho?😭
February 15, 2025
Started off really good loved the banter. Then got really random and plot holey. (Was the biker gang insert necessary?) Finished bc I was already 80% through.
December 31, 2024
My favorite of the series! Gurpreet is not only a strong and compassionate woman, but she's lovely and goes for what she wants. Most of the time. The way she cares for Tina and Tina's family is indicative of her personality and even her career choice as a nurse.
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