Love Marriage: The Sunday Times bestseller and BBC Between the Covers pick

Yasmin Ghorami has a lot to be grateful for, but as the wedding day draws closer, both families must confront the unravelling of long-held secrets, lies, and betrayals. This book is a glorious tapestry of modern British family life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller


A BBC Between the Covers Book Club Pick


As Heard on Radio 4 Book at Bedtime, Read by Meera Syal


A Book of the Year in The Times, Daily Mail, Red Magazine, Good Housekeeping




Absolutely terrific!




Jenny Colgan, in her captivating novel, delves into the intricate tapestry of modern love, offering readers an utterly unputdownable exploration. With her vivid prose and acute observations, Colgan paints a gloriously readable, poignant, funny, and sympathetic portrait of two cultures, two families, and two people.


At the heart of the story lies Yasmin Ghorami, a young woman with a lot to be grateful for. She enjoys a loving family, a promising career in medicine, and a charming, handsome fiancée, fellow doctor Joe Sangster. As the wedding day approaches, Yasmin's parents, who have their own set of values and beliefs, begin to get to know Joe's firebrand feminist mother, a revelation that sets off a series of unexpected events.


As Yasmin dismantles her own assumptions about the people she holds most dear, she is also forced to confront the unravelling of long-held secrets, lies, and betrayals. This introspective journey leads her to question the very essence of love and marriage, challenging her preconceived notions and prompting her to reevaluate her desires and expectations in a relationship.


What ensues is a glorious tapestry of modern British family life, filled with rich, nuanced characters and intricate relationships. Colgan's writing is a joy to read, as she weaves together a complex web of emotions and motivations, creating a narrative that is both engrossing and enjoyable.


The novel explores themes of identity, cultural clashes, and the complexities of modern love, offering a bold and generous perspective on the human experience. It is a testament to Colgan's talent as a storyteller and her ability to capture the essence of what it means to be alive and in love in the modern world.


Critics have hailed the book as a surefire hit, with praise pouring in from various publications. The Observer describes it as "wildly entertaining," while the Financial Times praises it as "big-hearted, wry, and tender." Harper's Bazaar lauds it as "as engrossing and enjoyable as Brick Lane," and the Sunday Times hails it as "rich, sensitive, and gloriously entertaining."


With its captivating storyline, relatable characters, and thought-provoking themes, "The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller" has firmly established itself as a must-read for anyone seeking a captivating and meaningful exploration of modern love. Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey of self-discovery and the complexities of human relationships.

Weight: 404g
Dimension: 197 x 126 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349015507