Naina Kumar is a lawyer by day and a reader and writer of romance at night. She lives in Texas, close to her family whose antics provide endless inspiration. When she’s not writing, she enjoys taking her rowdy rescue dog on walks, rewatching Gilmore Girls on a loop, and shopping at HEB. Say You’ll Be Mine is her debut novel.

She is represented by Johanna Castillo at Writers House.

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Are you watching season 3 of Indian Matchmaking and wish it wasn’t so problematic? Have you ever wished My Best Friend’s Wedding had a HEA? And have you been waiting for someone to write a book that mashes both of these things together?
New Newsletter Post, in which I discuss pre-order links for my debut, complain about Texas weather, and share what my dog and I have been reading lately! Links in bio ✨
My post-work walks are my favorite part of the day. Today’s had lots of sunshine, knockout roses, and a wonderful audiobook. I’m so enjoying Evvie Drake Starts Over — I don’t want it to end! #bookstagram #romancebookstagram
Starting the day with an incredible book, a peanut butter and banana “quesadilla,” and a cup of green tea (in honor of the starchy, tea-loving hero of Two Wrongs Make a Right) I’m a big Much Ado fan and this reimagining of it remin
I’m in drafting mode and crossed 20k today! Book 2 is starting to feel like something ✨ Also, does anyone else just feel so much more productive and creative when they sit on the ground? I don’t know why but it always works for me! #wr
First post of Naina’s News and Nonsense is out! Sign up to meet my dog and find out what she’s been reading! 📖 😝
It’s happening! I’m starting a newsletter. Expect a little bit of news and a whole lot of nonsense, including cute pics of my dog (swipe for a sneak peek!) First post goes out next week! Sign up link’s in my bio 🙈
My first writing retreat and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Enjoyed these beautiful views, got some words in, and learned a lot from this group of talented, thoughtful writers! #authorsofinstagram #bookstagram #desiwriters #am
Thrilled to announce that my debut romcom has found its perfect home at Dell/ @randomhouse! Super excited to be working with Kara Cesare and so thankful to my incredible agent, @jcastillobooks. Can’t wait to share SAY YOU’LL BE MINE wit
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