Busted in Bollywood [Paperback]

Nicola Marsh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 6, 2011

Shari Jones needs to get a life. Preferably someone else's.

Single, homeless and jobless, Indo-American Shari agrees to her best friend's whacky scheme: travel to Mumbai, pose as Amrita, and ditch the fiancé her traditional Indian parents have chosen. Simple. Until she's mistaken for a famous Bollywood actress, stalked by a Lone Ranger wannabe, courted by an English lord, and busted by the blackmailing fiancé.

Life is less complicated in New York.

Or so she thinks, until the entourage of crazies follows her to the Big Apple and that's when the fun really begins. Shari deals with a blossoming romance, an addiction to Indian food and her first movie role, while secretly craving another trip to the mystical land responsible for sparking her new lease on life. Returning to her Indian birthplace, she has an epiphany. Maybe the happily-ever-after of her dreams isn't so far away?

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Busted in Bollywood is a fun, flirty story with a snarky, mischievous tone and an underlying theme of self-discovery. The book is lush with humor, sensuality and lively characters who wouldn't know a cliché if it handed them a masala chai." USA TODAY

"BUSTED IN BOLLYWOOD (Top 5 Best South Asian Fiction 2011) Romance lit you can read without guilt. Clever, funny and romantic enough to appeal to the Bollywood-lover in all of us." Divanee

"Busted in Bollywood was everything I could hope for in a romance novel! It was cute, funny, and the characters were exceptionally charming...Any fans of romantic comedy novels will find Nicola Marsh's Busted in Bollywood a must-buy!!" Totally Bookalicious

From the Back Cover

Shari Jones needs to get a life. Preferably someone else’s.

Single, homeless and jobless, Indo-American Shari agrees to her best friend’s whacky scheme: travel to Mumbai, pose as Amrita, and ditch the fiance her traditional Indian parents have chosen. Simple. Until she’s mistaken for a famous Bollywood actress, stalked by a Lone Ranger wannabe, courted by an English lord, and busted by the blackmailing fiance.

Life is less complicated in New York.

Or so she thinks, until the entourage of crazies follows her to the Big Apple and that’s when the fun really begins. Shari deals with a blossoming romance, an addiction to Indian food and her first movie role, while secretly craving another trip to the mystical land responsible for sparking her new lease on life. Returning to her Indian birthplace, she has an epiphany. Maybe the happily-ever-after of her dreams isn’t so far away?

Praise for Busted in Bollywood

“Busted in Bollywood is a fun, flirty story with a snarky, mischievous tone and an underlying theme of self-discovery. The book is lush with humor, sensuality and lively characters who wouldn’t know a cliché if it handed them a masala chai.” -Kathy Altman, USA TODAY

“Busted in Bollywood should be at the top of everyone’s ‘must read’ list. It’s that good. Please treat yourself to this terrific novel by the talented Nicola Marsh.” -NYT Bestselling Author Susan Wiggs

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: Entangled Publishing, LLC (December 6, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1937044637
• ISBN-13: 978-1937044633
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,779,059 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

USA TODAY bestselling author Nicola Marsh writes flirty fiction with flair!

She has published 32 books with Harlequin Romance & Presents and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

Her first mainstream contemporary romance, BUSTED IN BOLLYWOOD (Entangled Publishing) released to rave reviews, including a nomination for RWA's Romantic Book of the Year 2012. Her second novel for Entangled, NOT THE MARRYING KIND, released July 2012 and features a Vegas bad boy and a brazen LA party planner matched in a marriage of inconvenience!
Her first indie-pubbed contemporary romance CRAZY LOVE released September 2012 and quickly became an Amazon bestseller.

She has a contemporary romance, FALLING FOR FLYNN, releasing with Crimson Romance October 2012 and a Young Adult urban fantasy series with Month9Books launching November 2013 with SCION OF THE SUN.
Her YA thriller will release with Harlequin Teen in 2013.

She's also a Waldenbooks and Bookscan bestseller, is a multiple finalist for awards including the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award, HOLT, Booksellers' Best, Golden Quill, Laurel Wreath, More than Magic and has won several CataRomance Reviewers' Choice Awards.

A physiotherapist for 13 years, she now adores writing full time, raising her two little heroes, sharing fine food with family and friends, barracking loudly for her beloved North Melbourne Kangaroos footy team, and her favourite, curling up with a good book!

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Bollywood Adventure! November 29, 2011

By Melissa L. Ramirez

Format:Paperback

Busted in Bollywood took me on a trip to Mumbai (a place I'll probably never get to visit otherwise!), made me hungry for all the amazing Indian food Nicola describes, and left me feeling happy. If you love Susan Elizabeth Phillips, you'll love Nicola Marsh. The doppelganger element was so fun, and I especially loved the balancing of two cultures, something so real in today's world.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Too Drawn-Out for my Tastes April 10, 2012

By Rhianna Walker VINE™ VOICE

Format:Kindle Edition

Shari Jones hasn't had much luck in the love department and it's wreaked havoc on her life thanks to the affair she was having with her boss. Broke, jobless, and squating on her BFF's couch she's one heck of a pity-party worthy mess. When her BFF, Amrita, gives her a chance to pay her back and help them both in the process Shari is more than a little unsure. Posing as Amrita while visiting the man she's been arranged to marry--while sabotaging the engagement--has it's plan flaws but it could be the chance at an adventure she'd be a fool to skip.

But as Indo-American Shari reconnects with the land of her birth and attempts to fool the family Amrita is supposed to marry into the adventure gets crazy. A case of mistaken identity, getting busted, and possibly falling in love with an English lord is no everyday occurance in this New Yorker's life.

I wanted to like BUSTED IN BOLLYWOOD. I really did! I have always loved the drama and colorful fashion of Bollywood culture but something was just missing. It read a bit like a never-ending episode of Sex and the City, and not in a good way. Shari is a bit of an idiot at the start so I'd hoped she'd get her life together but she felt only the tiniest bit less shallow and foolish at the book's end. I personally just can't stand shallow characters without some secret depth. The entire book from start to finish had a very jerky pacing and while the love scenes were steamy and the humor (mostly provided by Amrita's aunt) amusing it just couldn't redeem the novel for me.

Keeping in mind I'm not a big reader of contemporary romances (I prefer paranormals) this one just didn't win me over. The pacing definitely made it a difficult read for me and I was surprised how little of the book centered on the action in India before moving back to NYC. If you're in the mood for something a bit outlandish and silly with a heroine you might want to smack some sense into and a splash of Indian flavor you might really love it.

**Review copy received via NetGalley.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Bollywood success, Flirty, fun and Funny ! November 29, 2011

By K. M. Whittaker

Format:Paperback

A Bollywood success.

Busted in Bollywood will appeal to all the starry-eyed romantics that lurks in us all. Filled with humourous moments, sexy and flirty antics conflicts of interest and an insight into the Customs and traditions of the Indian community you will find this read a journey of many things. Your tastebuds will be tantalized, with the aromas wafting from this story, and the romance will leave you starry eyed.

Nicola has set forth vivid descriptions in this story, from the aroma of the wonderful Indian dishes to the atmostphere of Indian life. It will have your taste buds tantalized and your innner romantic screaming for more..

Im sure you will find this story funny in each and every way - Its filled with romance and passion, Sexy swoony men ** waggles eyebrows* and a great storyline to boot . ohh Did I mention... goodies to make your toes curl !! * grins *

I loved many of the scenes, whether they were romantic, emotion-packed or downright funny. ... It will have you skittering along from the very beginning and have you reading till the last pages fade out..

Fun filled, flirty and romantic !! A storyline that will pull you along and Chapters that run smoothly and characters with depth that Im sure you will enjoy !