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The Secret Diary of a Fraught Bengali
The funny poingnant latest in the award winning diverse romcom
- Book 7 -
- The Secret
2026
EN
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...
The (other) Sister of the Bride
a poignant story from the diverse women's fiction series
- Book 2.2 -
- Diverse romcom
2026
EN
“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...
2023
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Science Fiction Novel with unexpected twists with action and questions to ask about the development of our society.Homo homini lupus est ?Introduction: Chronology of events"The earth is doomed". Over centuries, this mantra known to all, had become reality. The steps leading to this critical stage had been long, painful, and numerous. By the end of the 20th century, a consensus had attributed the ecological disaster to industrialisation and the intensive use of coal a...
Sister of the Bride
Funny and heartwarming, the side of the story you never hear
- Book 2.5 -
- Diverse romcom
2025
EN
“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...
- Book 1 -
- Kelva's
2019
EN
Betrayed by his brother, the young adult Kelva goes through hell and back trying to justify his brother actions. When his answers hit a dead-end, Kelva is filled with hatred toward the only close person he knew in his life, his brother, Selva.Kelva Series - The story of Kelva in different Dimensions
2016
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Sana Hamdan was lost amongst a sea of strangers till she discovered poetry. Writing became her savior for the times she was struggling in the darkness. Turning her emotions and experiences into poetry, she began to share her work online, allowing other people living across the oceans to capture her most beautiful moments and tragic incidents. The nested thoughts within our minds that haunt us at night are the words well never speak aloud. Theyve lured our minds and deprived our hearts. The...
- Book 5 -
- Diverse romcom
2024
EN
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...
Tears of the Desert
One woman's true story of surviving the horrors of Darfur
2012
EN
Halima Bashir was born into the remote western deserts of Sudan. She grew up in a wonderfully rich environment and later went on to study medicine. At the age of twenty-four she returned to her tribe and began practising as their first ever qualified doctor. But then a dark cloud descended upon her people... Janjaweed Arab militias began savagely assaulting her people. At first, Halima tried not to get involved. But in January 2004 they attacked people in her village. Halima treated the tr...
The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage
Laugh out loud British chick lit with a multicultural twist
- Book 1 -
- Diverse romcom
2021
EN
Meet the brown Bridget Jones, in this award-winning romcom that got TikTok talking…“I know I’ll land a husband, but will he be the one?”Read The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage now for a hilarious, closed-door romcom with a diverse twist and plenty of family drama. It’ll change your view on matchmaking for good.-------Her mum is overbearing. Her dad is adorable. Her auntie is nosey. But they’re all – along with...
- Series -
- Diverse romcom
2023
EN
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...
No One Ever Asks Mum
An Own Voice women's fiction short story - the diverse read you need
- Book 0.5 -
- Diverse romcom
2021
EN
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...
The Secret Diary of a Bengali Bridezilla
Hilarious women's fiction with a WOC twist
- Book 2 -
- Diverse romcom
2021
EN
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...











