About the book
In her thought-provoking, uplifting new novel, Shobhan Bantwal vividly blends the nuances of contemporary Indian-American culture with an unconventional romance. . .
At thirty-one, Meena Shenoy has a fulfilling career at a New Jersey high-tech firm. Not that it impresses her mother and aunts, who make dire predictions about her ticking biological clock. Men are drawn to Meena's dainty looks and she dates regularly, but hasn't met someone who really intrigues her. Someone professional, ambitious, confident, caring. Someone like her new boss, Prajay Nayak.
Just as Meena's thoughts turn to romance, Prajay makes an astonishing request. He wants her to craft a personal ad that will help him find a suitable wife: a statuesque, sophisticated Indian-American woman who will complement his striking height.
Despite her attraction to Prajay and the complications of balancing work and her \"marriage consultant\" role, Meena can't refuse the generous fee. And as her family is thrown into turmoil by her brother's relationship with a Muslim woman, Meena comes to surprising realizations about love, tradition, and the sacrifices she will--and won't--make for the sake of both.
\"One of the best [novels] I've read this year. I couldn't put it down. . .this book is a gem!\" --Mary Monroe, New York Times bestselling author on The Unexpected Son
\"Compelling and memorable.\" --Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author on The Forbidden Daughter
\"Vivid, rich. . .expertly portrays a young woman caught between love and duty, hope and despair.\" --Anjali Banerjee on The Dowry Bride
\"Dazzles you with a taste of Desi culture in America.\" --Caridad Piñeiro
Editions of The Reluctant Matchmaker
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780758258854
- EBook
- ISBN 9780758279804
Read an Excerpt
In her thought-provoking, uplifting new novel, Shobhan Bantwal vividly blends the nuances of contemporary Indian-American culture with an unconventional romance. . .
At thirty-one, Meena Shenoy has a fulfilling career at a New Jersey high-tech firm. Not that it impresses her mother and aunts, who make dire predictions about her ticking biological clock. Men are drawn to Meena's dainty looks and she dates regularly, but hasn't met someone who really intrigues her. Someone professional, ambitious, confident, caring. Someone like her new boss, Prajay Nayak.
Just as Meena's thoughts turn to romance, Prajay makes an astonishing request. He wants her to craft a personal ad that will help him find a suitable wife: a statuesque, sophisticated Indian-American woman who will complement his striking height.
Despite her attraction to Prajay and the complications of balancing work and her \"marriage consultant\" role, Meena can't refuse the generous fee. And as her family is thrown into turmoil by her brother's relationship with a Muslim woman, Meena comes to surprising realizations about love, tradition, and the sacrifices she will--and won't--make for the sake of both.
\"One of the best [novels] I've read this year. I couldn't put it down. . .this book is a gem!\" --Mary Monroe, New York Times bestselling author on The Unexpected Son
\"Compelling and memorable.\" --Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author on The Forbidden Daughter
\"Vivid, rich. . .expertly portrays a young woman caught between love and duty, hope and despair.\" --Anjali Banerjee on The Dowry Bride
\"Dazzles you with a taste of Desi culture in America.\" --Caridad Piñeiro
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Reluctant Matchmaker about?
In her thought-provoking, uplifting new novel, Shobhan Bantwal vividly blends the nuances of contemporary Indian-American culture with an unconventional romance. . .
At thirty-one, Meena Shenoy has a fulfilling career at a New Jersey high-tech firm. Not that it impresses her mother and aunts, who make dire predictions about her ticking biological clock. Men are drawn to Meena's dainty looks and she dates regularly, but hasn't met someone who really intrigues her. Someone professional, ambitious, confident, caring. Someone like her new boss, Prajay Nayak.
Just as Meena's thoughts turn to romance, Prajay makes an astonishing request. He wants her to craft a personal ad that will help him find a suitable wife: a statuesque, sophisticated Indian-American woman who will complement his striking height.
Despite her attraction to Prajay and the complications of balancing work and her \"marriage consultant\" role, Meena can't refuse the generous fee. And as her family is thrown into turmoil by her brother's relationship with a Muslim woman, Meena comes to surprising realizations about love, tradition, and the sacrifices she will--and won't--make for the sake of both.
\"One of the best [novels] I've read this year. I couldn't put it down. . .this book is a gem!\" --Mary Monroe, New York Times bestselling author on The Unexpected Son
\"Compelling and memorable.\" --Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author on The Forbidden Daughter
\"Vivid, rich. . .expertly portrays a young woman caught between love and duty, hope and despair.\" --Anjali Banerjee on The Dowry Bride
\"Dazzles you with a taste of Desi culture in America.\" --Caridad Piñeiro
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Reluctant Matchmaker?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Reluctant Matchmaker?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780758258854
How long is The Reluctant Matchmaker and how many pages does it have?
The Reluctant Matchmaker has 320 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Reluctant Matchmaker?
Shobhan Bantwal
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Reluctant Matchmaker is available as paperback(ISBN 9780758258854) and ebook(ISBN 9780758279804)
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