The Shaadi Set-Up
by Lillie Vale
Furniture restorer Rita Chitniss and her boyfriend sign up for a matchmaking site to prove to his pushy mother that they belong together. Instead, the algorithm pairs Rita with Milan Rao, the high school sweetheart who broke her heart six years ago. When Milan needs help flipping a beach house for his real estate business, Rita reluctantly agrees. Working side by side makes it impossible to ignore what is still between them. A funny, warm second-chance rom-com.
About This Book
The Shaadi Set-Up is a contemporary romance novel by Lillie Vale, first published in 2021 by G.P. Putnam's Sons. It runs 368 pages. Readers can expect second chance.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Second Chance
- Length
- 368 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A woman matched with her ex-boyfriend by a matchmaking algorithm must balance old wounds with a new real estate project.
- fans of second-chance romances
- readers of contemporary rom-coms
- lighthearted
- Features Second Chance
This may not be ideal if…
- Lack of information on heat level and pairing
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Rom-Com
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Mutual/Professional parity
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate tension, moderate angst, moderate humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult contemporary romance readers.
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Rita Chitniss and her current partner register for a matchmaking service to appease his family, only for the algorithm to present Rita with Milan Rao, the boy who broke her heart six years prior. When Milan needs professional help with a beach house renovation, Rita begrudgingly accepts, placing them in close proximity and forcing them to confront their unresolved feelings.
Central Conflict
The tension between Rita and her former lover, Milan, while working together on a high-stakes real estate project.
Setting
A beach house renovation site.
Strengths
- Clearly established premise
- Engaging trope pairing
Consider before reading
- Lack of information on heat level and pairing
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Lillie Vale
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- G.P. Putnam's Sons
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 368 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593328712
The Shaadi Set-Up: quick answers
- Who wrote The Shaadi Set-Up?
- The Shaadi Set-Up was written by Lillie Vale.
- When was The Shaadi Set-Up published?
- The Shaadi Set-Up was first published in 2021 by G.P. Putnam's Sons.
- What genre is The Shaadi Set-Up?
- The Shaadi Set-Up is a contemporary romance novel, with second chance.
- How many pages is The Shaadi Set-Up?
- The Shaadi Set-Up is 368 pages long (Paperback).
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