Winner of the 2021 Bookbrunch Selfie Award for Best Adult Fiction.If you like British chick lit books with strong women of colour, then this is for you.Meet the brown Bridget Jones...What the press are saying:“Rebranding arranged marriages”, BBC Asian Network“Halima Khatun decided to write a book because nobody was talking. More specifically, nobody was talking about arranged marriages,” MyLondon

From the author of the Bookbrunch Best Adult Fiction 2021 award-winner The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage and The Secret Diary of a Bengali Bridezilla comes an 'own voice' women's fiction short story - it's the diverse read you need.A mum on a mission to matchmake. A daughter with ideas of her own. A suitor that threatens to tear them apart...When it comes to arranged marriages, you never hear the perspective of the mother of the 'br...

Follow our British-Bengali heroine as she navitages life's biggest challenges, from finding a husband, to planning a wedding and living in a new city with her new man.Book 1 - A British-Bengali girl looking for Mr Right. A motley crew of men, some hoping it’s them. A mum on a mission to match make. And an age-old tradition with a twist.Welcome to the world of the arranged marriage.“While I’m young, (somewhat) free and single, time is - by B...

The brown Bridget Jones is getting married, and you’re invited to the big fat Bangladeshi wedding.“And I Thought Finding a Husband Was Hard…”One couple. Three months. 600 guests (most of whom she’s never met) and LOTS of opinions.To do:Find top makeup artistGet to know intimidating mother-in-lawOutdo cousins weddingPlease everyoneHave nervous...

“Honestly, you’d think she was the only one to ever be getting married, the way she’s acting all Bridezilla-like,” Forida, Bridezilla’s older sister.You’ve read the story about the Bengali Bridezilla, but what about the debris of disgruntled family members left in her wake?Now it’s the turn of the big sister to tell her story…“By an accident of birth, and being born in the right order, the Bridezilla, a.k.a my younger sister, Helena, has it much eas...

A fraught new(ish) mum. A toddler who doesn’t sleep. A big move.Life has a funny way of coming full circleI couldn’t wait to leave my small neighbourhood up north, yet here we are, thinking of moving back. However, with a career in flux, older parents and in-laws that come with their own expectations, can I really leave my bubble in London to go back to all that?The latest book in the award-winning series sees our fraught heroine face new challenges as she navigates...

“As British Bengali, second-generation immigrants, we sisters have our fair share of secrets. Mine is perhaps the biggest of all,” Fahima, Bridezilla’s older sister.You’ve read the story about the Bengali Bridezilla, but what about the debris of disgruntled family members left in her wake?Now it’s the turn of middle sis to tell her story…“To the outside world, I have it all. Cute kids, handsome husband, beautiful home. The perf...

The diverse romantic comedy that got Tiktok talking."I found me a man, now I just need to figure out how to live with him…"Because the story doesn't end with the happy ever after. That's just the beginning...Winner of the Bookbrunch Selfie Award for Best Adult Fiction, read The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage for some clean romance, plenty of laughs, family drama, and lots of heart.---------New husband....

An ambitious British-Bengali woman and her happy-go-lucky husband. A baby that doesn’t sleep. Lots of unsolicited advice and old wives’ tales.Welcome to the world of a new mum.“My life has been a rollercoaster so far. I met my Mr Oh-you’ll-do, turned bridezilla whilst planning my big fat Bangladeshi wedding, relocated to a new city and navigated life as a career woman and wife. Now, armed with the help of my parenting books, this next stage should be a cinch. At least that’...

First comes love... then comes marriage... now the nosey aunties are asking when I'm going to have a baby.In this laugh-out-loud, heartwarming romantic comedy, our strong female protagonist - a British Bengali girl - is contemplating starting a family. But with a blossoming career and a transient life away from family, is she truly ready for the life changing journey of becoming a mum?The meddling aunties, competitive cousins, and her adorable, yet overbear...

One couple. Nine months. Lots of decisions and even more opinions…Welcome to my life as a pregnant Bengali lady.I went through the arranged marriage process. I met a boy, married him, then learned how to live with him in a whole new city.Life has been an adventure so far, and this might be the biggest yet. I’m going to be a mum!But with a baby on the horizon and an unexpected curve ball, can my glass half empty nature survive the craziest ni...

Two kids under three. A move back home. A stagnant career and life in the sandwich generation.Welcome to my world as a Bengali millennial woman.Life has changed beyond recognition. I've got two kids, no sleep and I've moved back near my parents (and in-laws). Honestly, I'm struggling with this new normal.As I wade through the sea of nappies, anxiety and self-doubt, I wonder, will I ever get my life back?Join Helena in the latest chapter of t...