The Marriage Market – Nisha Minhas

I was quite surprised to find a book that actually had the storyline I thought was a dream till that moment. But every bibliophile will surely understand when I say that joyous are those days when you actually find what you've always wanted to read! True to its word, this book had me grinning all the way to the cash counter. :)

Although the book gets quite bold in certain instances, the story is absolutely amusing. In this age of cross-nationality and cross-cultural weddings, this is the story of an American white guy marrying his Indian friend to save her from the facade of an arranged marriage. Aaron, every woman's dream, conquers his deep-seated fear of commitment and inability to be faithful, and marries Jeena, his ex-girlfriend to save her from being exiled to India. Suffice to say, what follows is a mix of hilarious, serious and dark series of events that turn both their worlds upside down as each realize their love for the other. Throw in a few Indian/Punjabi relatives of Jeena, Aaron's clingy ex-flame and what you have is a typical Indian potpourri that will keep you entertained till the end.

I could go on and on if I have to describe the story here, but this is one of those books that get entertaining as you flip through the pages. People exposed to Bollywood movies of late, will definitely relate to the storyline. And you don't even want to start talking on the concept of arranged marriages. An out-and-out entertainer, that will tickle the palate and is better when downed with a hot cup of masala tea and plenty of mirchi bajjis!