{"product_id":"nick-of-time","title":"Nick of Time by Komal Mehta","description":"\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"117\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"240\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eNick of Time\u003c\/em\u003e is a contemporary romance novel set in India (mostly in Chandigarh). \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eThe story follows \u003cstrong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"270\"\u003eAlehya\u003c\/strong\u003e, who returns to Chandigarh after ten years to attend the wedding of her childhood friend \u003cstrong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eShagun\u003c\/strong\u003e. She doesn’t initially realize who Shagun is marrying; she is surprised to find out that the groom is \u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eVicky\u003c\/strong\u003e, a man she has disliked (and had a fraught relationship with) since their childhood. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/metroreader.wordpress.com\/2013\/09\/21\/nick-of-time-by-komal-mehta\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/metroreader.wordpress.com\/2013\/09\/21\/nick-of-time-by-komal-mehta\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAs the wedding nears, the dynamics between the three friends—Alehya, Shagun, and Vicky—become more complicated. Shagun, wanting her wedding to go smoothly and hoping her best friend and fiancé will get along, tries to mediate between Alehya and Vicky. Meanwhile, Alehya must confront her old feelings, resentments, and confusion. Vicky also has to deal with his own emotions and past misunderstandings. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eThe novel deals with themes of friendship, love, timing (how sometimes meeting the right person at the wrong time can create problems), guilt, and the fear of missing opportunities. The interpersonal conflicts and misunderstandings are lightened by humor, familial and social settings (especially the wedding environment), and the inner emotional journey of Alehya especially. The pacing builds toward the wedding day, forcing the characters to make decisions—about what (or who) they really want—before it’s too late.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eIt’s a fairly light‑hearted romantic comedy \/ drama, with a Bollywood‑style flavor — misunderstandings, romantic tension, friendship conflicts, emotional reconciliations. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rediff.com\/getahead\/slide-show\/slide-show-1-specials-interview-with-author-komal-mehta\/20120630.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.rediff.com\/getahead\/slide-show\/slide-show-1-specials-interview-with-author-komal-mehta\/20120630.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKomal Mehta\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Indian author, this being her debut novel.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tribuneindia.com\/2012\/20120916\/spectrum\/book4.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.tribuneindia.com\/2012\/20120916\/spectrum\/book4.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBefore writing \u003cem data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003eNick of Time\u003c\/em\u003e, she had a background in engineering (B.E.) and an MBA in marketing.  She has also worked in film marketing. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rediff.com\/getahead\/slide-show\/slide-show-1-specials-interview-with-author-komal-mehta\/20120630.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.rediff.com\/getahead\/slide-show\/slide-show-1-specials-interview-with-author-komal-mehta\/20120630.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA notable part of her life is that she survived serious health challenges: she was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2011 and underwent dialysis, and later her mother donated a kidney to her. Despite this, she completed and published \u003cem data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003eNick of Time\u003c\/em\u003e about a year after her surgery. Her work is appreciated for its relatable characters, use of colloquial language (including Hindi phrases), and settings that resonate with younger urban Indian readers. She writes about love, friendship, confusion, and personal growth in ways that feel everyday and real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":43881543827713,"sku":"2QP46296P-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/byKomalMehta_Author.jpg?v=1655209065","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/nick-of-time","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}