The Secret Diary of a Bengali Bridezilla: Hilarious women’s fiction with a woc twist

· Hayat House
5.0
2 reviews
Ebook
302
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About this ebook

And I Thought Finding a Husband Was Hard…


Prepare for a laughter-filled journey through the chaos of wedding planning in The Secret Diary of a Bengali Bridezilla,  a hilarious diverse romcom that will make you laugh and cry! 


Join our acerbic protagonist as she dives headfirst into the whirlwind of her big fat Bangladeshi wedding. With just three months to go, a guest list of 600 (including strangers she’s never met), and a barrage of unsolicited opinions, she realises that finding a husband was the easy part!


As she tackles her wedding to-do list, which includes finding the perfect makeup artist, creating meaningful favors, and outshining her cousin’s impending nuptials, she can’t help but wonder if she’s on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Will her dream man and the perfect wedding day align, or is chaos about to take center stage?


Imagine Fleabag and Bridget Jones teaming up over tea and samosas—this uproarious tale is the delightful brainchild of former journalist Halima Khatun. In this hilarious follow-up to The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage, Khatun brings her signature British wit to the forefront.


Prepare for an adventure that blends cultural traditions, wedding mishaps, and a healthy dose of self-deprecating humour. With every page, you’ll find yourself laughing out loud and nodding along as you witness the ups, downs, and unexpected moments of this unforgettable journey.


The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage is a must-read for anyone seeking a multicultural romcom that transcends boundaries and captures the essence of British wit.


Read the whole The Secret series! 


#1 The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage

#2 The Secret Diary of a Bengali Bridezilla


Free related short story from the mother of the bride’s perspective: No One Ever Asks Mum.


Keywords: bengali, Bangladeshi fiction, bridezilla book, funny reads, heartwarming stories, arranged marriage, books by woc, women of colour, women of color, strong Muslim female, Muslim girl books, British chick lit, British-Bengali, British Muslim, British Asian, diverse reads, funny chick-lit, women’s fiction by women of colour, women’s fiction, sweet romance, cultural insight, women in Islam, British Bangladeshi, biographical fiction.


About the author


Halima Khatun is a former journalist (having worked for ITV and the BBC), writer and PR consultant.Since she was a child, she knew that words would be her thing. With a lifelong passion for writing, Halima wrote her first novel - a coming-of-age children's story - at the age of 12. It was politely turned down by all the major publishing houses. However, proving that writing was indeed her forte, Halima went on to study English and Journalism and was one of just four people in the UK to be granted a BBC scholarship during her postgraduate studies.She has since written for a number of publications including the HuffPost and Yahoo! Style, and has been featured in the Express, Metro and other national publications. Halima also blogs on lifestyle, food and travel and parenthood on halimabobs.com. This is where she also shares updates on her novels.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
2 reviews
Lilly Rose
July 19, 2021
Expertly written, this book was such an eye opener delving into the whole arranged marriage process which actually is not as medieval as it sounds. Such a captivating read i found myself laughing out loud on many occasions unable to put the book down, i even shed a tear half way through. Definitely an uplifting feel good read, desperately needed during the lockdown. Highly recommend!

About the author

Halima Khatun is a former journalist (having worked for ITV and the BBC), writer and PR consultant.


Since she was a child, she knew that words would be her thing. With a lifelong passion for writing, Halima wrote her first novel - a coming-of-age children's story - at the age of 12. It was politely turned down by all the major publishing houses. However, proving that writing was indeed her forte, Halima went on to study English and Journalism and was one of just four people in the UK to be granted a BBC scholarship during her postgraduate studies.


She has since written for a number of publications including the HuffPost and Yahoo! Style, and has been featured in the Express, Metro and other national publications. Halima also blogs on lifestyle, food and travel and parenthood on halimabobs. This is where she also shares updates on her novels.



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