More romantic fiction than a romance. There is an HEA, but the story is mostly focused on Ved's personal journey to truth and acceptance versus his relationship with his love interest. There is a lot of lying and secrets, especially in regards to Ved having an arranged marriage/engagement with a woman, who he becomes friends with. They do have an understanding this isn't a love match, but it can still be construed as lying and deception.

The audiobook narrator was really good, just not a story I'd have picked up on my own.