Tastes Like Shakkar

A Novel

By: Nisha Sharma

Narrated by: Soneela Nankani, Vikas Adam

In the hilarious follow-up to the breakout rom-com Dating Dr. Dil, Nisha Sharma adds shakkar and mirch to Shakespeare’s iconic comedy Much Ado About Nothing for one sweet and spicy love story.

Bobbi Kaur is determined to plan a celebration to remember for her best friend’s wedding. But she has two problems that are getting in her way:

1. The egotistical, and irritatingly sexy, chef Benjamin “Bunty” Padda is supposed to help her with the menu since he’s the groom’s best friend, and

2. Someone is trying to sabotage the wedding.

With aspirations of taking over her family’s event planning business, Bobbi knows that one misstep in managing the Kareena Mann and Prem Verma (#Vermann) party, along with the other weddings on her plate, will only give her uncle another reason not to promote her. That means Kareena’s big day and Bobbi's future career are on the line.

Bunty will do anything for his best friend, even though he has his hands full in finding a new location for his next restaurant while also playing mediator between his brother and father, the celebrated Naan King. When Prem asks Bunty to help with the wedding menu, he agrees, especially since it puts him in close proximity to the delicious Bobbi Kaur. When a mystery shaadi saboteur starts leaving threatening notes, and cancelling cake orders, Bunty and Bobbi have no choice but to call a truce and face the volatile attraction they have for each other.

Through masquerade fundraisers and a joint bachelor-bachelorette trip to Vegas, this chef and wedding planner explore their growing connection all while trying to plan a wedding at Messina Vineyards in a time crunch. But once the shaadi saboteur is caught and the wedding is over, will their love story have a happily ever after?

With the return of the meddling aunties (who are scary good at finding information) and a lot of hilarity and hijinks, Bobbi and Bunty’s romance is an event you don’t want to miss.

Loving this series

Just like the first one, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was concerned that it might not be as good as the first, but Nisha Sharma did a great job writing a new story that was just as exciting, comical, and passionate. These two narrators are also amazing! They really bring the story (and humor) to life. Can’t wait to read the next one!

Love, banter, and a mystery

10 stars!
Love the story. I related so much to the families responsibilities , being overworked, and trying to find a partner who is just as dedicated to work as you.
I love the honesty that Bobbi and Bunty (Ben) had. One they were in; THEY WERE ALL IN!

Of course I loved all the aunties and the mystery of who was sabotaging the wedding.

I like that it wasn’t exactly a third act break up.

I can’t wait for the next book in this series.

Audiobook review:
Soneela did an amazing job with narration. I felt every emotion Bobbi had.
Villas performance was good but felt a little monotone at times when I would of love for emotions of the character

It was good 😍

I’m a sucker for a slow burn, in some ways this romance burned fast & slow. I like that the characters were from the first book. I try not to judge but I felt like the characters didn’t know each other long enough for their bondage sex. I kept thinking about the girl being plus size and just felt protective of her and her self esteem because it was one of the plots of the story. The author explained everything about bondage including safe words etc. The character only engaged in what she wanted too. Especially when the character says she is feeling sore but satisfied. I just struggled with knowing it was painful for the female partner.

Such a Vibrant Story

You don’t have to be of the culture to appreciate the culture. Although I’m not South Asian, I REALLY enjoyed this story! This is the second installment in this trilogy. It centers around the best friend Bobbi & The Naan Prince, Benjamin. The love story, mixed with wonderful descriptions of food mixed with a who done it, made this story even better than the first in this series!

Fun and cute romance

I enjoyed this book a ton. I really love Nisha’s adult romances, and this one was just as fun as the others I’ve read. I enjoyed the continuation of known characters, and world building. The spicy level was medium, definitely not one you want to have playing for just anyone to walk by and hear, but not constant in your face spice all the time. Overall I liked it a lot, and am looking forward to the third installment.