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Love, lingerie and family loyalties collide in this sexy, sassy tale of chasing success – but at what cost?
When ambitious City analyst Yasmin Yusuf’s hope for a traditional ‘happy ever after’ in the romance stakes is shattered she decides there’s only one course of action: get smart, sexy and successful. And what better way to achieve it than by turning around a failing lingerie company? Swept head-first into her glamorous new job by suave private banker Zachary Khan, Yasmin is soon clashing with snobby fashionistas, pedantic accountants, her culturally conservative Bengali family and, worst of all, Hannah Gibbs-Smythson, Zach’s indomitable senior advisor. With the odds stacked against her and her attraction to Zach complicating matters even further, the stakes for Yasmin have never been higher... Is she prepared to risk everything for the success she craves?
When ambitious City analyst Yasmin Yusuf’s hope for a traditional ‘happy ever after’ in the romance stakes is shattered she decides there’s only one course of action: get smart, sexy and successful. And what better way to achieve it than by turning around a failing lingerie company? Swept head-first into her glamorous new job by suave private banker Zachary Khan, Yasmin is soon clashing with snobby fashionistas, pedantic accountants, her culturally conservative Bengali family and, worst of all, Hannah Gibbs-Smythson, Zach’s indomitable senior advisor. With the odds stacked against her and her attraction to Zach complicating matters even further, the stakes for Yasmin have never been higher... Is she prepared to risk everything for the success she craves?
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Rekha Waheed is of Bengali origin and was born and raised in West London. Following a successful career as a corporate analyst, Rekha now makes regular appearances on the BBC Asian Network and at literary and social events to debate social issues affecting British Asians in the west. This is her second novel following The A-Z Guide To Arranged Marriage.
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Format:Paperback
Interesting book that definitely falls into the chick lit genre but did give me an insight into the Anglo-Bangladeshi culture as well. Found myself getting more engrossed, especially as the action moved to Dubai and found this the more stronger section of the book. At times there were words in italics that coming from an entirely English background, did not understand but I got the main gist. All ties up neatly at the end but she has kept it open to follow on with a sequel should there be a need.
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I could not put this down once I started it. A definite chick lit for the single romantic at heart. A must read for every asian who is feeling the pressure of being single and needs hope!
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The book gives an insight into Muslim and South Asian culture as well as a peak into how British culture mingles in the lives of Asian/Desi people born or bred in UK. Among so many books of the same genre by British writers, this book is by a Desi British woman (Rekha Waheed is of Bengali descent, born and raised in London) and that is what makes this book appealing in terms of its character portrayal and scenario descriptions. In spite of being a romantic novel, the book paints different social and cultural issues that are faced by Asian woman living in the West, struggling for their identity.
The story revolves around the character of Yasmin Yusuf, who in spite of being smart, career-oriented woman, is a typical day-dreamer. She believes in "love at first sight" and "happily-ever-after tales". But her wishful thinking is crushed when she finds out that her oh-so-loving boyfriend was actually too nasty to be trusted. To make things worse, she is fired from her existing job. This time in her life, Yasmin is determined to prove her worth again by focusing on her new job as a city analyst for a failing lingerie company. It is a chance for her to gain her self-esteem back, but as they say, nothing comes easy! I would not reveal anymore, so buy the book yourself to find out if she gets what she want and does her dream of Prince charming falling for her ever come true.
The opening chapters of the book are completely engrossing and fast-paced, good enough to keep me turning pages to find out what happens next. The book is full of witty descriptions and some really laugh-out-loud situations which is one of the strongest points of reading this romantic comedy. I could not control my laugh when Yasmin tries to resist her temptation for utterly gorgeous and handsome guy, Zachary Khan and the comedy of errors follows. Also, the time when she tries on some kinky lingerie items to write her report and is caught wearing it by her family in an embarrassing position. There are some touching moments as well, portrayed beautifully through family and friends bonding, especially Yasmin's rapport with her father and brothers.
As the book moves on to the final chapters, it slows down a bit but nevertheless reaches to a satisfying climax which made me quite happy. The writer has used a lot of phrases in Urdu/Bengali to give it an oriental flavour, which works for me very well but it may be a bit of a put off for English readers. Though the terms she uses are well-known and pretty common such as the mention of "Chicken Jalfrezi (Curry)" or saying "Salaam" for greeting instead of "hello", and they are easily understandable in the context of the novel, the publisher could have put a glossary in the end for reference.
Rekha Waheed maintains her "eastern inclination" throughout and keeps the characters well-woven into the structure of the plot. Given that this is only her second novel, after "The A-Z Guide to Arranged Marriage", I think she has done a wonderful job and definitely shows potential for even better novels in the future. "Little Black Dress" books are known for their passionate, saucy and seductive romances and this one is no less than the rest!
The story revolves around the character of Yasmin Yusuf, who in spite of being smart, career-oriented woman, is a typical day-dreamer. She believes in "love at first sight" and "happily-ever-after tales". But her wishful thinking is crushed when she finds out that her oh-so-loving boyfriend was actually too nasty to be trusted. To make things worse, she is fired from her existing job. This time in her life, Yasmin is determined to prove her worth again by focusing on her new job as a city analyst for a failing lingerie company. It is a chance for her to gain her self-esteem back, but as they say, nothing comes easy! I would not reveal anymore, so buy the book yourself to find out if she gets what she want and does her dream of Prince charming falling for her ever come true.
The opening chapters of the book are completely engrossing and fast-paced, good enough to keep me turning pages to find out what happens next. The book is full of witty descriptions and some really laugh-out-loud situations which is one of the strongest points of reading this romantic comedy. I could not control my laugh when Yasmin tries to resist her temptation for utterly gorgeous and handsome guy, Zachary Khan and the comedy of errors follows. Also, the time when she tries on some kinky lingerie items to write her report and is caught wearing it by her family in an embarrassing position. There are some touching moments as well, portrayed beautifully through family and friends bonding, especially Yasmin's rapport with her father and brothers.
As the book moves on to the final chapters, it slows down a bit but nevertheless reaches to a satisfying climax which made me quite happy. The writer has used a lot of phrases in Urdu/Bengali to give it an oriental flavour, which works for me very well but it may be a bit of a put off for English readers. Though the terms she uses are well-known and pretty common such as the mention of "Chicken Jalfrezi (Curry)" or saying "Salaam" for greeting instead of "hello", and they are easily understandable in the context of the novel, the publisher could have put a glossary in the end for reference.
Rekha Waheed maintains her "eastern inclination" throughout and keeps the characters well-woven into the structure of the plot. Given that this is only her second novel, after "The A-Z Guide to Arranged Marriage", I think she has done a wonderful job and definitely shows potential for even better novels in the future. "Little Black Dress" books are known for their passionate, saucy and seductive romances and this one is no less than the rest!
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