Kamila Knows Best by Farah Heron

I am a huge fan of books written with multicultural interest and Farah Heron does this so well.  Kamila Knows Best is a fun romance book full of mouth-watering food descriptions and Bollywood movie-watching parties.  This is my second book by Farah Heron and it definitely won’t be my last.  This book publishes on March 8, 2022.

From The Publisher:

Kamila Hussain’s life might not be perfect, but, whew, it’s close. She lives a life of comfort, filled with her elaborate Bollywood movie parties, a dog with more Instagram followers than most reality stars, a job she loves, and an endless array of friends who clearly need her help finding love. In fact, Kamila is so busy with her friends’ love lives, she’s hardly given any thought to her own . . .
Fortunately, Kamila has Rohan Nasser. A longtime friend of the family, he’s hugely successful, with the deliciously lean, firm body of a rock climber. Only lately, Kamila’s “harmless flirting” with Rohan is making her insides do a little bhangra dance.
But between planning the local shelter’s puppy prom, throwing a huge work event, and proving to everyone that she’s got it all figured out, Kamila isn’t letting herself get distracted—until her secret nemesis returns to town with an eye for Rohan. Suddenly, it seems like the more Kamila tries to plan, the more things are starting to unravel—and her perfectly ordered life is about to be turned upside down.

Book Review:

I enjoyed Kamila Knows Best.  Kamila’s character is very well developed and I found her to be much more complex than one would expect from a romance novel.  Outwardly she is very confident and fun-loving. What isn’t revealed early in the book is how the words of her late mother have affected her confidence and self-esteem.

This is a friends to lovers romance trope at its very best.  The lifelong friendship between Kamila and Rohan was endearing to read. The fact that Kamila’s sister is married to Rohan’s brother makes it all the more romantic.  This relationship truly celebrates friendship and the extent one goes to for the ones they love.

I loved reading about Kamila’s relationship with her father who has mental health challenges. While she was a little wild in her teen years, once her mother dies Kamila’s vow to care for her father tamed her.  She’s completely career-focused and has no time for romance.  That is, until she realizes she’s in love with Rohan.

There was plenty to keep the reader entertained in this book.  The Bollywood movie night parties that Kamila throws each Friday were the settings for great food, conversation and fun with friends.  For those of us who love dogs, there is some very cute moments in the book between Kamila and her beloved dog Darcy.

What I Liked:

• The multicultural aspects of this friends to lovers romance
• The detailed character development of our protagonist
• The ability of Kamila to move on from the trauma of a difficult childhood.

I Recommend This Book To:

Those readers who enjoy romance or women’s fiction.

My Rating:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Acknowledgments:

Thank you to Forever Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Similar Books I’ve Reviewed:

Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron

The Dating Playbook by Farrah Rochon

How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days by K.M. Jackson

Thanks for reading!  Do you enjoy reading books where food plays a focus?  Let me know in the comments.

I hope you have a wonderful day!