Accidentally Engaged

By: Farah Heron

Narrated by: Soneela Nankani

A delectable romantic comedy about a woman who fakes an engagement to the boy next door to enter a couples' cooking contest.

“Farah Heron spins a delectable tale brimming with wit, emotion, and deliciously sexy banter that will leave readers hungry for more.” ―Farrah Rochon, author of The Boyfriend Project

When it comes to bread, Reena Manji knows exactly what she's doing. She treats her sourdough starters like (somewhat unruly) children. But when it comes to Reena's actual family—and their constant meddling in her life—well, that recipe always ends in disaster.

Now Reena's parents have found her yet another potential Good Muslim Husband. This one has the body of Captain America, a delicious British accent, and lives right across the hall. He's the perfect, mouthwatering temptation ... and completely ruined by the unwelcome side dish of parental interference.

Reena refuses to marry anyone who works for her father. She won't be attracted to Nadim's sweet charm or gorgeous lopsided smile. That is, until the baking opportunity of a lifetime presents itself: a couples' cooking competition with the prize of her dreams.

Reena will do anything to win—even asking Nadim to pretend they're engaged. But when it comes to love, baking your bread doesn't always mean you get to eat it too.

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Like a Hallmark movie

If you’re looking for an easy read that doesn’t tax your mind in anyway this book is for you. It reminded me of a Hallmark movie that was long and drawn out. Very predictable.

Accidentally engaged

Pretty good. I guess it depends on what you like. I liked the cooking plot twists. That was unique.

Charming, Engaging Story!

I really enjoyed “Accidentally Engaged.” I listened to it on Audible, and lost many hours of sleep when I found it hard to stop listening to the story!
I enjoyed that it exposed me to a different culture (transplanted Indian Muslims) living in Canada.
It has a very satisfying conclusion, and I almost wish that actually existed. I want to go to Toronto and eat at their restaurant and get them to autograph the cook book; but alas, it was fiction!

Brilliantly unexpected!

I bought this book expecting it to be a fun summer read, but it turned out to be so much more. The characters are clever and engaging and the dialogue is sharp and poignant. Soneela Nankani does an excellent job reading multiple characters and giving each it's own personality.
This is an excellent read, but be ready for the insatiable need to bake bread.

Loved it!

This book made me remember how much I love baking. There was so much amazing detail about actual bread baking technique, told in such a warm and charming way that I immediately got out my supplies and started re-learning bread baking! The story is warm and delightful and wonderful. I wanted it to go on forever.