The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage

The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage

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Winner of the 2021 Bookbrunch Selfie Award for Best Adult

I know I'll land a husband… but will he be the one?

The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage – A Hilarious Romcom That Will Redefine Your Views on Love and Matchmaking!

Meet our British-Bengali protagonist, a spirited, acerbic woman on a quest for Mr. Right. But in a world where tradition and modernity collide, her journey to find love takes a delightfully unexpected turn.

Young, free and single, our heroine finds herself caught between two worlds, never fully fitting in with her English friends or her Asian community. As time ticks away, she embarks on a dual mission—her own dating adventures and the rollercoaster ride of an arranged marriage orchestrated by her larger-than-life family.

From her adorable yet overbearing mum to the army of pretend aunties and profiteering opportunists, everyone becomes invested in finding her the perfect match. With humour and wit, she embraces the chaos of this unconventional approach to love, never quite sure if her ideal partner lies within the boundaries of tradition or if she'll discover something entirely unexpected.

The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage is a fresh and captivating debut novel by former journalist Halima Khatun. Through her acerbic humor, Khatun explores the complexities of family dynamics, identity, and the eternal search for belonging. This is not your average arranged marriage romance—it's a romcom that breaks barriers and challenges preconceptions.

Prepare to be swept away on a laugh-out-loud journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. Get ready to redefine your view of matchmaking and immerse yourself in a story that will leave you smiling long after you've turned the final page.

The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage is a romcom like no other, defying stereotypes and offering a fresh perspective on the joys and pitfalls of love. Don't miss this heartwarming and hilarious tale. 

Reader reviews:   

"This is a great book to read on transport or going on holidays. I finished mine in no time and laughed lots!"

"I loved reading this book! Such an enjoyable read which was hilarious at some points but also really highlighted how arranged marriages are viewed from different perspectives, especially in western society. It's hard to find a book that isn't too 'heavy' but also covers important issues and makes you really empathise with the main character.  Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun read but something a bit different from the usual chick-lit." 

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

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. 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.

GENRE
Fiction & Literature
RELEASED
2021
July 14
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
286
Pages
PUBLISHER
Hayat House
SELLER
Draft2Digital, LLC
SIZE
393.7
KB

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