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November 14, 2020
Featured - Book Spotlight for "That Night Under the Stars" by Alka Dimri Saklani
Print Length: 124 pagesPublication Date: July 11, 2020Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLCLanguage: EnglishGenre: Romance, Literature and fiction
Blurb
Shaurya Oberoi hates me the moment he sets his eye on me. I start hating him even before that.
He is the estranged husband of my client, Arya, and I am here to fight her case. I challenge him bluntly that he needs to accept the terms demanded by Arya or rot in jail.
Then one morning I wake up with broken arms and limbs in his hospital bed, and apart from being my clientâs husband, he is also my doctor now. I hate how easily he reads what lies beneath my relentless anger⦠but then sometimes I love it. I hate how his charismatic presence makes me feel, and how his absence affects me. I am in danger of falling for a man whose marriage I am supposed to save.
But there is more to risk than my heart and my sanity. Thereâs my case. And I am forced to question, is it destiny or a well-planned conspiracy?
âWomen donât cheat, men do.â I looked at him, âYou know what? All men are bastards.â My voice was edgier than intended and I am sure my face was fuming.
He stood still for a while as if I had thrown boiling water on him. Then he began shaking his head. âYou are good to nurses and bitches to male attendants. Yesterday they were arguing about it. The nurses couldnât stop praising you and the male attendants couldnât stop cursing you. At that time, I couldnât understand it, but now I do.â
âWhat?â What did it have to do with what we were talking about?
âIt seems like your war is not against crime; your war is against men.â
His sentence punched me straight in the gut. But before I could respond he walked closer, bent down a little and stared at me withâ¦disgust?
âWhat?â my brows merged, and my nose crinkled.
âIt seems like you didnât get to vent out your anger at the right place.â
âWhat do you mean?â I stiffened.
He bent a little more until his eye level matched mine, his voice measured, âWhat did he do to you to create so much hatred?â
A moment of blankness reigned before the full force of his words acted like acid on my soul. When his gaze shifted to my hand, I realised the bedsheet was crumpled in my tight fist, I immediately left it. My body had gone strangely stiff. I tried to relax, but it came out as a release of breath.
Shit.
âSo much hatred can only be the outcome of so much love,â his pitch toned down, âI know that. I have been there.â his voice softened.
I wanted to shout at him and wanted to tell him to shut up, but my words dried on my throat. My frustration shot to a new level and I just wanted to walk away, like every time I did when I had to avoid confrontation. I tried to pull out the IV tube, but he held my hand in time.
His grip was tight, and his tone restrained when he spoke, âIt shouldnât be removed like that. But once you are out of here, go and vent out your hatred in the right place, that will help you. I was also hurt by someone I loved, someone I trusted, though I didnât get the privilege to keep it private. You are the best witness, not only a witness, but a partner in crime of the ones who hurt me. But do you know why I donât loathe the whole female species? Because I have vented out my anger at the right place.â
âThat got you to court?â I hissed, jerking away his hand.
âIt doesnât matter. I donât carry as much hatred in myself.â He straightened to his monstrous height.
âWhat about the world that hates you?â
He pushed his hands in his pocket and his voice was calm, but determined, âI damn care. I can look in the mirror and recognize the man in there.â
His statement unfurled something inside me. A small conversation I have every day with the woman on the other side of the mirror.
The woman I donât recognize anymore. The woman whom I fail to connect with anymore.
Alka Dimri Saklani is a novelist and author of the much-loved Beyond Series. Her debut novel '45 Days in a Cancer Hospital' was longlisted for Crossword Books Award 2013.
Her readers define her writing as intense, though she dreams of writing a breezy read someday. She has searched more baby name websites to find names of her characters than she did to select the names of her kids. Sometimes she talks to her characters more than she talks to real people. But believe me she isn't crazy; she is just a writer.
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November 10, 2020
Featured - Book Spotlight for "Through His Eyes" by Ruchira Khanna
Did she get lost in translation amidst his guidance?
Or did she find her way out to be a mature young adult?
'Through His Eyes' is a lovely, emotional short story.
Fluently narrated, it brings out the best side of the human nature and relationships.
A beautiful short story that takes the readers through a sea of emotions. The author reminds us that relationships can be so precious and beautiful even if the connection is not by blood.
This short story is sweet and loving with a very beautiful message.
A Biochemist turned writer who gathers inspiration from the society where she writes about issues that stalk the mind of the man via tales of fiction. She projects the mental growth of her characters thus, making her readers tag her work as, "Books that make you ponder!"
She blogs at Abracabadra which has been featured as "Top Blog" for three years. Many of her write-ups have been published on LifeHack, HubPages to name a few.
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November 6, 2020
Featured - Book Spotlight for "Bewitched" by Ruchi Singh
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Mythology, Folklore
Blurb:
The eternal dance of attraction, lust and love has been going on since time immemorial.
The divine apsara Menaka descends to Earth at Indra’s behest to distract the sage Vishwamitra from the penance that would bring him unimaginable powers. Menaka succeeds in bewitching Vishwamitra, but her actions are destined to have dire consequences for both.
Eons later, their story is set to repeat itself.
Poorva has always played by society’s rules and ideas of decorum. But what happens when her own loved ones betray her in the worst way imaginable? Does she still have to remain bound by their rules?
Rudra plays with power and people like they are pieces on a chessboard. He has no qualms about indulging his desires, be it money or women, but is determined not to be bound by either.
What happens when these two diametrically opposite souls are brought together by fate?
In the game of power, lust, greed and betrayal, some win and some lose. But are there any winners or losers in the game of love?
Like Menaka and Vishwamitra, are Poorva and Rudra too destined to see their story end in tragedy? Or will the divine power prevail?
Mumbling an apology, she sat up straight.
“It’s dinner time. You can sleep in the bedroom after dinner.”
“Bedroom?”
“Yeah, it’s just behind our chairs,” he said stretching his legs.
“No, no. I’m fine here.”
“You are my guest, it’s for you.”
“No, no. I don’t want to inconvenience you.”
The flight attendant brought their dinner putting an end to the debate. She was surprised when the attendant brought another tray that had champagne cooling in a silver container with all the paraphernalia.
“I thought you didn’t take alcohol,” she couldn’t help but comment.
“Sometimes I do. This is an occasion which calls for a toast, don’t you think?”
“When others are doing all the thinking for me, I have stopped applying my brains.”
He chuckled and shook his head, “You know, I sometimes get the feeling you are more angry about my taking control of the events than anything else.”
She spooned the chicken curry on her plate refusing to reply. The food was awesome, and she was hungry.
“Isn’t that so?” he asked goading her again.
“I’m angry about everything. Every damn thing and every damn person.”
“I think you are angry with yourself too.”
“Oh really! Care to elaborate?”
“There are two reasons. You have been a good girl all your life. You thought that was the best thing to do, but you got nothing out of that. And now forbidden things are appealing to you, which goes against your first philosophy, so you are angry all the more.” He opened the champagne with a pop and poured the sparkling liquid into two flute glasses. He had taken off his coat and rolled up his sleeves.
“Forbidden things are appealing to me!” The blood flow accelerated in her veins at the sight of his hands and broad wrist. He had beautiful long fingers like those of an artist.
“Yes, didn’t you enjoy rehearsing and performing for the show?” He handed her the glass and clinked his with hers. “Aren’t you enjoying this meal with me high up in the sky?”
“Hats off for turning the argument around and making it about me and absolving yourself for the entire mess.”
“It is not a mess and I’m just the instigator. In fact, I have done you a favor. I have taken you out of your boring life and given you a chance to enjoy the way you deserve.”
“Wow!” She chuckled, actually enjoying herself.
He went absolutely still, then leaned towards her and said softly, “You deserve the best, Poorva. You are a very nice person and should get everything you want from life.”
The air was thick with undercurrents as she looked into his sincere eyes. The brown specks in his black eyes glowed with goodwill and admiration. He came closer and glanced at her lips, then the spell broke and she turned her attention back to the flute in her not-so-steady hand.
“That was a nice thing to say,” she muttered.
“You are welcome.”
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Author of the Amazon bestseller romantic thriller ‘The Bodyguard’, Ruchi Singh is an IT professional and novelist, writing stories under Romance and Suspense genre. She is a bilingual author and writes in both Hindi and English. Winner of TOI Write India Season 1, Ruchi also publishes romantic short reads under ‘Hearts and Hots’ collection, besides being a contributing author to many anthologies.
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November 1, 2020
Featured: Book Spotlight for "The Magician" by Sonia Rao
GENRE: ROMANCEBLURBFashion designer Sasha Kapoor always felt she'd missed out on love as she had an arranged marriage. And when her husband turns up at their 15th-anniversary party with a strange woman, she knows that her marriage is dying. With constant surprises and disasters to contend with, will Sasha ever get a chance at true love?
Shantha is much sought after for her tarot card readings on love, but can’t seem to help her own love life with a string of broken relationships behind her. Now, sparks are flying between her and a sexy bartender but will this relationship fizzle out too?
Young professionals Nilima and her husband are so besotted with each other, they give the word ‘soulmate’ a complex. Theirs is a match made in heaven…till tragedy strikes.
The Magician is a heart-warming story of these three dynamic women as they discover the meaning of true love through loss and longing.
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"Sonia Rao is a writer, editor, writing coach, TEDx speaker and an award-winning blogger. Her fiction has appeared in many prestigious anthologies such as Voices Old & New, Jest Like That (edited by renowned editor-writer Shinie Antony) & The Hellcats Anthology - an international anthology compiled and edited by award-winning film maker and author Kate Pickford.
As NaNoWriMo’s Municipal Liaison for all-India and founder of the Wrimo India group on Facebook, Sonia has motivated thousands of people in India to write a novel every November since 2011. She has also curated and edited the first Wrimo India Anthology, Vengeance—A Sting In Every Tale.
Sonia likes to believe she is ‘high-minded’ but strangely, her fave hobby is thinking up torture devices for those autorickshawallahs who consider the roads to be their personal spittoon. Who knew?"
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October 25, 2020
Featured - Book Spotlight for "In Debt to Her Millionaire Foe" by Aarti V Raman
In Debt To Her Millionaire Foe (Millionaire Foe Quartet Book 2)
Genre:Steamy Romance
Blurb:When the songbird owes the business tycoon...
Former gangster, Devansh Thackeray has finally managed to carve the life he’s always aspired to.
Building a chain of seven-star hotels all over the world, a reputation for being an honest businessman...and all the women he could want.
Ansh’s life is perfect. Or so he thinks.
His past is about to catch up to him.
Kahini Palekar’s life is a nightmare.
She works three jobs to pay off the loan sharks circling her.
But, Kahini doesn’t mind because she also gets to sing.
Even if it is at a shady nightclub in Goa, India’s beach paradise.
Kahini’s day of reckoning arrives when her dead brother’s best friend storms back in her life.
Millionaire Ansh offers salvation from her debt and a chance to sing at the most exclusive wedding of the decade.
Although Kahini hates Ansh and blames him for her current predicament, she is forced to accept his help.
Old hurts are soothed as Ansh reveals his secrets to Kahini. But, bold desire changes the dynamic between them.
As Kahini steps into the spotlight, Ansh is afraid his songbird will fly away after repaying her debt to him.
Can the ruthless tycoon get a second chance at becoming Kahini’s heart song or will the past tear them apart?
Meet the Millionaire Foes - rising from ruin through ruthless ambition, these self-made tycoons have everything. Except the heart of the one woman who means everything.
The Millionaire Foe Quartet series contains four steamy romances set around the world, each of which can be read as a standalone.
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About the author
Hi, I’m Aarti V Raman aka Writer Gal. I have been a former journalist, editor and even a sometime-teacher before I plunged into my dream job. That of being a full-time writer.
In fact, my three favorite words are ‘happily ever after.’
This comes in handy as I primarily write bestselling contemporary romantic women’s fiction, which are all about living happily, after going through some hard times.
My more notable works include the Geeks of Caltech and Royals of Stellangård series, Something Old, Something New, More Than You Want, and The Perfect Fake among others. My chicklit family drama, The Worst Daughter Ever, has been picked up for screen adaptation.
I always love to hang with you, my dear reader friend. I’ve created Writer Gal’s Reader Pals on Facebook for this reason and I hope to see you there.
If not, I’m there on all social media as @aartivraman but I’m most active on Instagram.
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October 19, 2020
Featured - Cover Reveal of "Love, Scandal, and Second Chances" by Shilpa Suraj
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Love, Scandal, and Second Chances
by Shilpa Suraj
About the Book: Arav has only ever loved one woman, Disha. But, she broke his heart to further her ambitions.
Years later, she's achieved everything she set out to but at a steep price. She wants to come home but home doesn't want her and her work won't let her.
Arav knows Disha needs his help and the boy he once was can't walk away.
But while his heart is large enough to forgive, it hasn't forgotten.
Can they overcome the bitter hurt of their shared past, face the scandalous present and find their way back to each other? Is this their second chance at love or a first chance at redemption?
About the Author:
Shilpa Suraj wears many hats - corporate drone, homemaker, mother to a fabulous toddler and author.
An avid reader with an overactive imagination, Shilpa has weaved stories in her head since she was a child. Her previous stints at Google, in an ad agency and as an entrepreneur provide colour to her present day stories, both fiction and non-fiction.
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October 18, 2020
Featured - Book Spotlight for "One Evening in December" by Sudesna Ghosh
Remember this guest post where prolific Indian author Sudesna Ghosh talked about writing a series of short stories for the first time? It's now complete because the third part has been released!
About the Book Title: One Evening in DecemberBlurb: It's Christmas Eve and Gita has a special evening planned for her parents and sister. Neel will be there too. The evening starts with a note of warmth and hope and ends with a special surprise. And of course, there's the dose of drama that Gita had expected.
This short story is the third and final one in Gita and Neel's journey.
Snippet: Admiring the Christmas tree, Gita’s mother shouted out, “This tree must have cost a fortune!”
Gita pretended not to hear. She wouldn’t let anyone ruin her festive mood. Back with the mugs of hot cocoa, she left her parents alone again to get the baked goodies. She was happy that her father appreciated the cafe cookies and cakes so much. Throughout the year, she supplied him with his favourites and they never ordered in desserts from anywhere else.
Placing the tray in front of them, she took a seat.
“Where is your sister?”
Her mother would do this every five minutes until her favourite daughter showed up. Gita called Nita and handed the phone to her mother without a word.
The older woman demanded to know, “Where are you? We are waiting for you.”
Gita’s father was not listening. He was savouring every bite and sip. Gita chose a Santa cookie for herself, wondering if her mother noticed her presence at all.
Phone call done, her mother got straight to the point. “Where’s the young boy?”
Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LBZ5H49
About the Author Sudesna (Sue) Ghosh is an author based in Kolkata, India. She’s a graduate of University of Rochester (USA) and an ex-features journalist. Her short stories and feature articles have appeared in major newspapers and magazines across India. Along with being a full-time reader and writer, Sue does what she can for stray animals and loves to spend time with her rescue cats.Twitter: @sudesna_ghosh
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October 17, 2020
Featured - Book Spotlight for "Bowled, but Not Out" by Ruchira Khanna
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Blurb:
What's a girl to do when she wants to hit boundaries but life throws her beamers?
Saru expected her life to turn for the better when she found love and married. Instead, she kept getting deliberate yorkers from her mother-in-law. She hit a sixer when a baby arrived, but things got worse soon after. Her appeal to the umpire fell on deaf ears. Finally, she walked out of the stadium, and let go of the first love of her life.
Then she flew off to New York for her Masters.
Will Saru get a second chance at love and marriage and get to hit a century? Will her daughter ever form a relationship with her biological father?
Bowled, but Not Out is an entertaining family drama full of heart and thoughtful life lessons and will resonate with anyone fond of cricket. Buy your copy now.
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A Biochemist turned writer who gathers inspiration from the society where she writes about issues that stalk the mind of the man via tales of fiction. She projects the mental growth of her characters thus, making her readers tag her work as, "Books that make you ponder!"
She blogs at Abracabadra which has been featured as "Top Blog" for three years. Many of her write-ups have been published on LifeHack, HubPages to name a few.
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October 7, 2020
Featured - Book Spotlight for "The Floundering Author" by Sundari Venkatraman
Publisher: Flaming Sun (Indie published)Publication Date: August 3, 2020Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLCLanguage: EnglishGenre: Romance
Jai Wadhwa aspires to be a published author only to find that the path he has chosen is full of thorns. He’s almost on the verge of giving up his dream when Ishika Chatterjee walks into his life.
The commissioning editor of a major publishing house based in Delhi, Ishika is keen to have Jai’s book as part of Cooper Publishing House India’s catalogue, only to find her path blocked from all directions.
Heartbroken, Jai goes underground to lick his wounds. Will he ever get to realise his dream or is it doomed forever?
While Ishika isn’t one to give up so easily on a project she strongly believes in, she has nothing less than a battle on her hands. And what about the floundering author himself—the one she has fallen in love with? Will he take on the world and launch his writing career or fade away to nothing?
It would be great if you can add this book to your TBR
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Sundari Venkatraman is an indie author with forty-five titles to her credit, which have sold more than 1.75 lakh copies around the world. Her books consistently feature in the Top 100 Bestseller Lists on Amazon in both Romance and Asian Drama categories. Her latest romance novels have all been on the #1 Bestseller slot in Amazon India for over a month.
As a child, Sundari loved to read books with ‘lived happily ever after’ endings. They were all about good triumphing over evil. As a teenager, her favourite books were romance novels from Mills & Boon. She was fascinated by them, so much so that she began to visualise the stories set in India.
Sundari was forty when she began her writing journey, completing the first draft of her first novel in thirty-five days. She has not looked back since.
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Featured - Book Spotlight for "We Women Wonder" by Inderpreet Uppal
We Women Wonder talks about the various aspects in a life of a woman which are stepping stones but many are just stones in her path.
This book talks of the diverse issues she faces, the support she gets and why her progress is riddled with ambushes at each step.
We Women Wonder is not just a morale booster for women in all stages of their lives but also for men who wish to understand women better, trying to figure out what makes her the enigma she is.
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We Women Wonder is a book about the story of every woman, you might find your reflection too.
Thoughts, quotes and determination can make a woman stronger, a survivor but she is a winner regardless.
"When a woman becomes her own best friend, life is easier." – Diane Von Furstenberg.
A journey into what keeps us women ticking.
What annoys the hell out of us?
What are we women really about?
How does the world see us?
Is the world changing for us or are we just dreaming?
What is our success and what it means to a woman?
We Women Wonder, I often do, don’t you?
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Inderpreet is a freelance editor and author for fiction and nonfiction. She is a post-graduate in human resources management and has worked as a lecturer for management, corporate communications, organisational behaviour and human resources management for many years.
Inderpreet writes for her love of writing, edits manuscripts and reads endlessly. Editing is her second career as her love of reading led to writing, editing as well as publishing her books on Amazon KDP.
She has worked with indie-authors as well as traditionally published authors. Books, editing, writing, and blogging keep her busy whenever she gets a breather from mothering her ‘too tricky to handle son’.
An Army brat, she now joins her adorable Army hubby across the country.
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