Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron

The story centers on Ream Sarkis, a woman who feels stuck in her career and constantly judged by her traditional East African Indian family in Toronto. Her true passion is baking sourdough bread, though her family views it as a waste of time.

When her father tries to arrange a match between her and Nadim Pasha—a charming, handsome man who has just moved from London—Ream instantly rebels against the setup. However, she and Nadim end up hitting it off as friends and neighbors. When a major television baking competition announces a couples' category, they decide to enter together. To qualify, they tell a little white lie: they pretend to be engaged.