Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | To Have and to Heist | 2023 | Sara Desai | Buy |
| 2 | ‘Til Heist Do Us Part | 2024 | Sara Desai | Buy |
The Simi Chopra series by Sara Desai puts a new spin on romantic comedy by mixing it with heist plots. The first book, To Have and to Heist (2023), introduces Simi Chopra, a resourceful heroine who gets tangled up in a scheme that combines wedding festivities with a daring caper. The sequel, ‘Til Heist Do Us Part (2024), raises the stakes with another job and more romantic complications.
These books are lighter and more high-concept than Desai’s Marriage Game series, leaning into the fun of heist fiction while keeping the humor and South Asian cultural backdrop that readers expect from her. If you liked the chemistry and comedy of her earlier work but want something with more plot twists and suspense, the Simi Chopra books are a good fit.