aurora palit ON honey and heat, sophomore book & south asian culture
September 10, 2025
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Welcome to Undercurrents of Romance with host Tracey Devlyn!
In Episode 51, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Aurora Palit to discuss her new contemporary romance, HONEY AND HEAT.
She’s the heir apparent. He’s the one-night stand who got her job.
In HONEY AND HEAT, Aurora Palit weaves a heartfelt workplace romance full of ambition, South Asian family drama, and sizzling chemistry between two competitive leads learning to choose love over legacy.
💖 Contemporary Romance | Workplace romance, forced proximity, one-night stand, black cat and golden retriever
“Hilarity, heat, and intricately woven South Asian family dynamics.” — Jessica Joyce, USA Today bestselling author
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A first-generation Bengali-Canadian, Aurora Palit grew up in rural Alberta, where she was always the only South Asian student in her class. Her love of reading began at age four but it wasn’t until high school—when she wandered into the romance section of a bookstore—that she realized happily-ever-afters are her jam. Aurora is now writing those stories with her own unique brand of humor, perspective, and belief that people of color deserve love stories too. During her time pursuing a master's degree in English literature, Aurora was drawn to discourses on diaspora and identity, racism, and multi-generational immigrant experiences; topics she now explores in her writing. When she’s not testing her characters’ patience, Aurora is raising small humans, roasting her spouse, prowling for chocolate, and dancing for all that she’s worth. She also spends her days adulting as a communications professional for a not-for-profit organization.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Grab Your Copy of HONEY AND HEAT 💖 Contemporary Romance
https://books2read.com/APalitHH
Author’s Website:
https://www.AuroraPalit.com
Instagram:
@AuroraPalit
Aurora’s Recommended Read:
A LOVE SONG FOR RICKI WILDE by Tia Williams
https://books2read.com/TWilliamsALSFRW
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