Only Wheat Not White – Varsha Dixit

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Genre: Contemporary Indian Romance

Back of the Book (Source: Goodreads)

What if the one you completely love is the one you simply can't! Twenty-six-year-old Eila Sood moves to America to mend fences with her estranged older sister, Sheela. Eila and the rest of the family in India had cut off ties with Sheela after she married Steve Jacobs, 'out of caste, and out of color'. Elia soon realizes that Sheela's marriage is on the rocks. To help pay Sheela's household bills, Eila takes a second part-time job. When she crosses paths with the owner, the handsome Brett Wright or 'blue-eyed ogre' as Elia calls him, he both infuriates and fascinates her. Brett turns out to be her reluctant and unquestionably sarcastic knight in shining armour. As Eila and Brett spend more time together, their liking for each other builds. However, when Brett discovers the true reason for Eila's refusal he storms out of her life, accusing her of being a prejudiced coward. Will Eila find the courage to break stereotypes and embrace her love? Will Brett find solace in the arms of his ex-girlfriend Cate? Will Sheela and Steve divorce? All of these questions and more are answered in Varsha Dixit's latest and humorous love story.

What’s it about?

Eila has come to the US to patch things up between her family and her estranged sister. At every turn, she bumps into the vexing but amazing Brett Wright. She knows why her family cut off ties with her sister. Will she risk the same in the name of true love?

The Review Part:

I picked up Varsha Dixit’s Right Fit Wrong Shoe ages back at an airport as I usually do. I enjoy buying books at the airport and I have found some entertaining reads along the way. Right Fit Wrong Shoe was one as well. Ever since, I have been a fan of Varsha Dixit’s work and I make it a point to keep an eye out for her work. Her romances are adorably cute with lovely characters.

I had read Only Wheat Not White once when it came out and I am reading it again for the second time now. The best part of the book according to me is the conversation between the main characters. It is both funny and witty.

I adore the character of Eila. She is fierce, loving, independent and always ready to help. She goes against the tide to be there for her family and friends. Brett and his irritation around Eila provide for some highly entertaining moments in the book. He also secretly dotes on her which is charming to read. He is definitely a great character to read about.

The story is fun from start to finish with lots of ups and downs not just for the main characters but also for the supporting characters. I am looking forward to reading Varsha Dixit’s next! :D

Favourite Character: Eila and Brett (Both make this story super fun to read. I really can’t pick only one. :P)

Until the next book,

The Perennial Reader J