The remarkably talented narrator Soneela Nankani performs this feel-good romance flawlessly. Kamila Hussain is living the perfect life. Friends, family, career, she's got it all—well, almost all. Her love life has been a little dry lately. She also has Rohan Nasser, her brother-in-law and longtime friend, but why are his forearms suddenly making her belly flop?? And why is Rohan spending so much time with her nemesis? Nankani is a wizard at producing emotive character voices that sound authentic and distinct. There are delicious food talks, puppies, Bollywood movie nights, and subtle hints of Jane Austen's EMMA. With the engaging plot and strong heroine, this is the perfect pairing of author and narrator—and a must-listen. E.P. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award, 2022 Best Audiobook © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine
Kamila Knows Best
Narrated by Soneela Nankani
Farah HeronUnabridged — 10 hours, 51 minutes
Kamila Knows Best
Narrated by Soneela Nankani
Farah HeronUnabridged — 10 hours, 51 minutes
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Overview
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.
Editorial Reviews
12/20/2021
A vibrant depiction of the South Asian community in Ontario, Canada, and an endearing cast led by a Bollywood-loving hero and a fashionista heroine set Heron’s retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma apart from the pack. Family friends Kamila Hussain and Rohan Nasser have known each other most of their lives. Now that Kamila’s sister, who’s married to Rohan’s brother, has moved away, Rohan’s taken on a much larger role in helping Kamila care for her ailing father. Though Kamila delights in matchmaking for her friends, her own personal life is a whirlwind between her volunteer work, familial obligations, and career, with no room for love. The return of her longtime nemesis, Jana, only complicates her life further—especially when Jana seems to set her cap for Rohan. Through a series of revelations, Kamila comes to reevaluate her life and recognize the love that’s been right in front of her all along. Heron (Accidentally Engaged) enhances the romance with an exploration of familial expectations and Kamila’s conflicting desire to both fulfill and defy her father’s wishes. Both Austenites and movie fans who fondly remember Clueless will be delighted. Agent: Rachel Brooks, BookEnds Literary. (Mar.)
There's nothing better than a book that warms your heart and your belly. This Bollywood-inspired retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma is a fun, lighthearted binge from page one.” —USA Today
"An endearing cast led by a Bollywood-loving hero and a fashionista heroine set Heron’s retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma apart from the pack. Both Austenites and movie fans who fondly remember Clueless will be delighted."—Publishers Weekly
"A sweet, slow-burn story about a woman who finds herself before finding love."—Kirkus
“Heron’s sensitive insights infuse this romance with both immense charm and emotional depth.”—Booklist
A “delightful comedy inspired by Jane Austen's Emma.”—Shelf Awareness
★ 06/01/2022
In this sparkling tribute to Jane Austen's Emma and Bollywood, Kamila's life is perfectly full of all the things she loves; her perfectly themed and catered Bollywood movie nights, her Instagram famous dog Darcy, serving on the Puppy Prom fundraising committee, her job, and playing matchmaker for her friends and family. Kamila truly seems to have it all, even if her family's long-term friend Rohan Nasser teases her about her frivolity. Despite his teasing Kamila knows Rohan is a rock she can always lean on, but lately her rock has been giving Kamila some distracting butterflies and their "harmless" flirting starts to feel a bit more serious. Narrator Soneela Nankani brings to life Kamila, Rohan, and the large cast of Kamila's Toronto-based friends and family, giving each character a distinctive voice, especially posh Kamila, who learns to be vulnerable and to ask for help while falling in love with her best friend. VERDICT Heron (Accidentally Engaged) captures the heart of what makes a rom-com shine. A true delight.—Elizabeth Gabriel
The remarkably talented narrator Soneela Nankani performs this feel-good romance flawlessly. Kamila Hussain is living the perfect life. Friends, family, career, she's got it all—well, almost all. Her love life has been a little dry lately. She also has Rohan Nasser, her brother-in-law and longtime friend, but why are his forearms suddenly making her belly flop?? And why is Rohan spending so much time with her nemesis? Nankani is a wizard at producing emotive character voices that sound authentic and distinct. There are delicious food talks, puppies, Bollywood movie nights, and subtle hints of Jane Austen's EMMA. With the engaging plot and strong heroine, this is the perfect pairing of author and narrator—and a must-listen. E.P. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award, 2022 Best Audiobook © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine
2021-12-15
A matchmaker realizes her best friend has been her perfect match all along.
Kamila Hussain is an accountant by trade and a people-pleaser by nature. She is a vibrant, self-confident, and fashionable woman who is at the center of a large, extended group of friends. She takes care of her elderly father, hosts weekly Bollywood watch parties, and is planning a puppy prom gala for her favorite animal shelter. Despite her outward bravado and confidence, she is plagued by self-doubt and tortured by memories of her late mother’s harsh, judgmental attacks. Kamila’s best friend is Rohan Nasser; in fact, he’s practically family since his brother is married to her sister. He’s always willing to co-host a party or help her father to a doctor’s appointment. Kamila has taken it upon herself to find love matches for her friends—driven by her joy at seeing people in satisfying relationships but also fueled by a conviction that her friends would be happier if they followed her advice. She ignores her friends' hints that Rohan might be the perfect romantic partner for her; she can’t imagine changing the safe, comfortable status quo she has developed with him. However, Kamila’s usual sunny personality is disrupted by the return of her childhood archnemesis, Jana Suleiman. Kamila suspects something might be going on between Rohan and Jana, and she can no longer ignore that her feelings for Rohan are rooted more in romance than friendship. Although Heron’s novel contains a complete romantic arc, the primary focus is on Kamila’s journey. Although Kamila is a successful adult, many of the dilemmas and difficulties she tries to overcome date to her teenage years, which lends the novel a coming-of-age feel.
A sweet, slow-burn story about a woman who finds herself before finding love.
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940176412604 |
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| Publisher: | Hachette Audio |
| Publication date: | 03/08/2022 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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