The Secret Diary of a Broody Bengali. Diverse romcom, #4

**Non-spicy, apart from the samosas. A funny, opposites attract, closed-door clean romcom, great for fans of Bridget Jones' Baby. If you want diverse fiction, strong females, funny books for women's book clubs, and stories of a different culture, immerse yourself in this series. 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 overbearing, mother all have something to say about it. As the community chimes in with unsolicited opinions, our heroine must navigate the noise while staying true to herself. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant and culturally rich community, this romcom delves into the themes of family drama, identity, diversity and belonging.
Through laughter, love, and acerbic, glass half empty pessimism, our endearing broody heroine embarks on a journey of self-discovery and self love. About the authorHalima Khatun is a former journalist (having worked for ITV and the BBC), writer and PR consultant. Since she was a child, she knew that words would be her thing. With a lifelong passion for writing, Halima wrote her first novel - a coming-of-age children's story - at the age of 12.
It was politely turned down by all the major publishing houses. However, proving that writing was indeed her forte, Halima went on to study English and journalism and was one of just four people in the UK to be granted a BBC scholarship during her postgraduate studies. She has since written for a number of publications including the HuffPost and Yahoo! Style, and has been featured in the Express, Metro and other national publications.