{"title":"Taleen Voskuni","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaleen Voskuni crafts poignant romance novels that explore the tender complexities of love and connection. With evocative storytelling and richly drawn characters, her work invites readers into heartfelt journeys where passion and emotion intertwine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin her stories, moments of warmth and discovery unfold against vibrant settings, offering a blend of cultural richness and intimate encounters. Fans of romance will find in Taleen Voskuni's writing a deep sense of authenticity and emotional resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lavash-at-first-sight-by-taleen-voskuni-9781035018680","title":"Lavash at First Sight","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSparks fly between two women pitted against each other in this delectable new romantic comedy by Taleen Voskuni, author of \u003cem\u003eSorry, Bro\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-seven-year-old Nazeli 'Ellie' Gregorian likes the prestige of her tech marketing job but hates her ex-boyfriend. Who dumped her. At work. So when Ellie's lovingly overbearing parents plead with her to attend PakCon - a food packaging conference in Chicago - to help promote their company and vie to win the conference's Superstars award (landing them a free Superbowl ad), she's eager for the delicious distraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin minutes at the conference, she meets witty, devil-may-care Vanya Simonian, who is verbally sparring with a man to attend a VIP event. But their meet-cute is cut short when Ellie's parents recognise Vanya as the daughter of their greatest rivals, whose mission is to whiten and package Armenian food for the American health-food crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow sworn as enemies, Ellie and Vanya must play to win the Superstars award by the week's end while keeping their growing feelings from their parents' suspicions, all while dodging the poison barbs their parents keep flinging at each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48242789417196,"sku":"9781035018680","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781035018680-lavash-at-first-sight-1.jpg?v=1787976427"},{"product_id":"sorry-bro-by-taleen-voskuni-9781035017997","title":"Sorry, Bro","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom new best friend to girl of her dreams . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Nar's boyfriend gets down on one knee and proposes to her in front of a room full of drunk strangers in a San Francisco bar, she realises it's time to find someone who shares her idea of romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnter her mother who wants Nar to settle down with a nice Armenian boy. Armed with a spreadsheet of Facebook-stalked men, she convinces Nar to attend 'Explore Armenia', a month-long festival of events in the city. But it's not the parentally-approved playboy doctor or wealthy engineer who catches her eye - it's Erebuni, a cool and intriguing young woman fully in touch with her heritage. Suddenly, with Erebuni as her guide, the events feel like far less of a chore and much more of an adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eErebuni helps Nar see the beauty of their shared culture and makes her feel understood in a way she never has before. But there's one teeny problem: Nar's not exactly out as bisexual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA funny, heartfelt, and deeply relatable rom com about family, cultural identity, queer love, and the process of self-discovery that continues into adulthood as identities evolve, all in a fresh, humorous voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244157972716,"sku":"9781035017997","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781035017997-sorry-bro-1.jpg?v=1787994057"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/taleen-voskuni.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}