Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron – A Book Review

I really enjoy learning about other cultures and what better way to do that then to read a contemporary romance novel written by an own voices author! Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron is one of the most entertaining romance novels I have read. The fact that this author is a fellow Canadian makes her easily another of my auto-buy authors.

Plot Summary

Reena Manji is a single woman, in a job she doesn’t enjoy, and tired of her family’s constant interference in her life. Her greatest sense of comfort is tending to her sourdough starters and baking bread. When her father moves his newest employee, Nadim, to the apartment across the hall, Reena is instantly attracted. That is, until she learns of his association with her father and the fact that he has been brought to Canada in part to marry Reena.

Serendipity throws Reena and Nadim together and the two decide to become friends. When Reena loses her job and starts exploring her options, she learns of an upcoming TV cooking contest which would open opportunities for Reena. The only problem is that this is a couple’s contest and the pair need to be married or engaged. During an evening involving alcohol, the two agree to a fake engagement, record a video and submit it for the contest. This hilarious charade continues as the contest unfolds.

Book Review

I loved Accidentally Engaged!  Although it is marketed as a romance novel, I would classify this more as a romantic comedy with multicultural interest. I was enlightened by the discussion of the culture and highly entertained by the banter of Reena and Nadim. I loved how they enjoyed a shared passion for food and, of course, Reena’s bread. The discussion of secrets withheld by family members was hilarious! The characters were well developed and very likeable. The pacing of the book was perfect and I felt fully engaged throughout. If you’re looking for a joyful, funny love story, this book is for you.

What I Liked About Accidentally Engaged:

• The chemistry and banter between Reena and Nadim
• The multi-cultural aspect to the story
• The discussion of bread and other foods

I Recommend This Book To:

Those readers who enjoy romantic comedies with lots of family focus.

Acknowledgments:

Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for the honest review provided here. This book publishes March 2/21.

My rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️?/5.

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The Ex-Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon
Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory
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