Rescued by Love
by
Shilpa Suraj
 
The Blurb
When Naina Ahuja is kidnapped as hostage days before her father, a Supreme Court Chief Justice, must sentence a terrorist, the stakes are very high. Lt Col Arjun Rathore and his team are the only ones who can be trusted with the mission of saving her.
During their arduous trek back through the hostile terrain of Ladakh, Arjun and Naina spend days in danger of losing their lives - and their hearts. Back in safety, the real world and its very real problems threaten – as do their own perceptions of the differences between them. They must separate – but will life rescue their love?
My Review
Rescued by Love is a story about a struggle between two lovers, Naina and Arjun who at first could not unite under circumstances, but then destiny chose to cross paths, and in the end they landed up in each other's arms.
This story reminded me of the movie Highway, where the girl came from an influential family of fame, power, comforts of the world and she could actually breathe and realize happiness and love and freedom when she was actually being rescued from the terrorists, and trying to flee with a bunch of young army men who save her. That gasp of breath gave her a new dimension to her life, as she fell head over heels with the Lieutenant Arjun. Her love for him made her take drastic steps. As a result, she was kicked out of her home.
That was the beginning of a new life for her!
She was on the road to self-discovery and during this journey she finally united with her love, Arjun. Although the end was a little exaggerated and overdramatic but am glad that the author's character, Naina was rescued by love.
Both the primary leads, Arjun, and Naina resonated well with the kind of character the Author unfolded for them. The Story line is fast-paced yet giving the reader a breather to appreciate the beauty and freedom. It also allows to peep into the satire of political families and their greed thus exposing on how they can sacrifice their family just to climb the ladder to success. Thus, making it a delightful read.
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Meet the Author
Shilpa was a year and a half when she was first introduced to the world of books. Her mother would park her with a picture book on the floor of the kitchen while she finished her cooking for the day. While it’s no longer the kitchen floor, you can still find her tucked away in a cosy nook somewhere with her nose buried in a book. While books in all genres interest her, it was romance that captured her heart. While racing through every romantic fiction book she could beg, borrow or buy, her over active imagination started to work overtime and weave its own stories. Years in the corporate world followed by a stint of entrepreneurship crystallised her belief that all she really wanted to do was give life to the stories bubbling inside of her. She briefly managed to tear herself away from the world of fiction to find her own personal happily ever after and now spends her time happily focusing on the two loves of her life – family and writing romances.
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Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Review of Rescued by Love by Shilpa Suraj
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Review and Spotlight on Against All Odds by Jazz Singh
Against All Odds
by
Jazz Singh
The Blurb
The first time they collide, he thinks she’s a con artist, she believes he’s an arrogant snob.
It takes several meetings to change their minds about each other, but eventually, Abhimanyu and Sanjana strike up a friendship that seems destined to turn into something more. He’s a rich successful businessman, however, and she’s a small-town girl who doesn’t fit into his glittering world; a fact that Abhimanyu’s mother has taken pains to point out.
Will they ever overcome the odds, or are their lives on parallel tracks, never destined to cross?
Against all Odds talks about the probability of what life could throw at us.
This story is about a young couple Sanjana and Abhi, who meet by chance, and keep bumping into each other accidentally. These coincidental meetings make them fall for each other, and even though the girl tries hard to avoid him, he is right there even though by chance. This attraction can then no longer hold its reins, and they fall head over heels with each other, defying the society and their rules.
Until one day!
An incident broke Sanjana's heart, and she distanced herself from Abhi. But, then fate had plans for them, and they met in an awkward situation which turned beautiful like old times, after they cleared their inhibitions and opened all barricades that were misunderstood. This resulted in them uniting, and since love was in the air, the parents rejoiced irrespective of the thick line of class defined by society.
The Author highlighted a major hurdle that Indian Society faces when two lovers of different societal group unite. She brought it out in a neat fashion without digging deep the ugliness that is usually associated with it. The story is neatly woven with some classic elements such as Respect, Freedom, Status, Ego, and Forgiveness thus, making it a worthy read. The ingredients are well kneaded into the story line making it light and breezy.
It takes several meetings to change their minds about each other, but eventually, Abhimanyu and Sanjana strike up a friendship that seems destined to turn into something more. He’s a rich successful businessman, however, and she’s a small-town girl who doesn’t fit into his glittering world; a fact that Abhimanyu’s mother has taken pains to point out.
Will they ever overcome the odds, or are their lives on parallel tracks, never destined to cross?
MY Review
This story is about a young couple Sanjana and Abhi, who meet by chance, and keep bumping into each other accidentally. These coincidental meetings make them fall for each other, and even though the girl tries hard to avoid him, he is right there even though by chance. This attraction can then no longer hold its reins, and they fall head over heels with each other, defying the society and their rules.
Until one day!
An incident broke Sanjana's heart, and she distanced herself from Abhi. But, then fate had plans for them, and they met in an awkward situation which turned beautiful like old times, after they cleared their inhibitions and opened all barricades that were misunderstood. This resulted in them uniting, and since love was in the air, the parents rejoiced irrespective of the thick line of class defined by society.
The Author highlighted a major hurdle that Indian Society faces when two lovers of different societal group unite. She brought it out in a neat fashion without digging deep the ugliness that is usually associated with it. The story is neatly woven with some classic elements such as Respect, Freedom, Status, Ego, and Forgiveness thus, making it a worthy read. The ingredients are well kneaded into the story line making it light and breezy.
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Meet the Author
Dear Readers,Jazz Singh is one of the most illusive writers I have met. So respecting her need for privacy we have not asked her for a profile picture or a writeup. Long back, when I had first interacted with her.. I had asked her the reason behind this. Her answer was… I want to be known for my work. All I can say to that is… She will be…
Regards,
Rubina Ramesh
The Book Club
Regards,
Rubina Ramesh
The Book Club
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Monday, December 8, 2014
Cover Reveal : Matches made in Heaven
Cover Reveal:
MATCHES MADE IN HEAVEN
Romantic Short Stories by
Sundari Venkatraman
Sneak Peak
Swayamwar on TV reality show; Dating Clubs; Matchmaking websites; parents setting up their children with one another; friends getting married and more – there are many ways that couples get together for hopefully a “Happily Ever After” experience. MATCHES MADE IN HEAVEN explores the various premises in the form of short stories that one can relate to in everyday life. There is even one based on Gods falling in love. Shh! I am not going to say anything further. It’s for you to find out.
And there are thirteen of them. While many insist that “13” is an unlucky number, I am quite fascinated by it. I absolutely believe that it’s a lucky number for me. That’s why I decided to publish this anthology with 13 romantic stories.
About the author
Sundari Venkatraman has authored four novels and a short story anthology till now, Matches Made In Heaven (anthology) being the latest. The Malhotra Bride; Meghna; The Runaway Bridegroom; Flaming Sun Collection 1: Happily Ever Afters From India (Box Set) and Matches Made In Heavenhave all been self-published on Amazon under the banner of Flaming Sun. The three novels are regularly seen on Amazon’s Top 100 Bestsellers’ Contemporary Romances list. The Box Set and Anthology are bound to catch up soon.
A great fan of Mills & Boon romances over the past four decades, Sundari has always believed in ‘Happily Ever Afters’ and all her books promise happy endings.
Matches Made In Heaven is a compilation of thirteen short stories – all romantic – based on many situations anyone can come upon in their day-to-day lives. The stories revolve around the different ways a couple can get to meet and tie the knot in a culture rich country like India. Those reading the stories will definitely be able to connect realising that one of the situations has definitely been a part of their lives.
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Friday, November 14, 2014
Review of Scorched by His Fire by Reet Singh
Good Reads Blurb
Convenient boyfriend, inconvenient attraction!
Mita Ramphul can't face another family set-up with a 'nice young man'. What she needs is to divert her family's attention so introducing the devastatingly handsome Tanay Devkumar as her new boyfriend is a stroke of brilliance. Until Tanay's scorching hot kisses threaten to shatter her plans for the perfect pretend date.
He might drive her crazy, yet spending time with Tanay sparks a passion Mita never knew she had. It's only meant to be temporary, but when Tanay looks at her with that smoldering fire in his ebony eyes Mita can't help but surrender to the temptation of her fake boyfriend.
My Review
This is a story of a 26-year-old lovely, confident and ambitious girl who wants to explore different avenues thus, want to delay in settling down when approached by her uncle with various proposals. Destiny had something else in store for her when she found love and hate relationship with Tanay. Time and a journey to India unfolded their vengeful and lustful feelings for each other into affection and love. The book is about their mixed emotions, and how they finally curb it by allowing their hearts to take over.
The plot is a very usual one, but the author's artistry of words keeps the reader hooked. Although, I feel there should have been dialogues in some cases, to bring out the essence of some parts of the story. For instance, when Tanay and Mita's mom are interacting in the hospital for the first time. The author could have captured the reader's attention by making it conversational and colloquial rather than putting it across informally especially since they were meeting for the first time where they would be uptight about each other's presence.
Mita and Tanay have an agenda towards this relationship. The girl does not want to fall for him just cause she wants to live a life without any complications, and Tanay wants to distract her from a relationship that she has been accused of. Although she attempted to clear the air about it repeatedly, but it would fall a deaf ear on this young detective.
Being a detective by profession, and not being able to do justice to her in spite of Mita giving clarifications now and then, was a little difficult to digest. This private investigator should have done his research on her prior to any accusations.
Despite the above minor glitches, I liked how the journey to India unraveled for this lovely young couple, and they could discover the love for each other amidst the passion and the lust. The author's flair for words was impeccable, making the script tight, thus making it a delightful read who enjoy a good craft ship with words.
Convenient boyfriend, inconvenient attraction!
Mita Ramphul can't face another family set-up with a 'nice young man'. What she needs is to divert her family's attention so introducing the devastatingly handsome Tanay Devkumar as her new boyfriend is a stroke of brilliance. Until Tanay's scorching hot kisses threaten to shatter her plans for the perfect pretend date.
He might drive her crazy, yet spending time with Tanay sparks a passion Mita never knew she had. It's only meant to be temporary, but when Tanay looks at her with that smoldering fire in his ebony eyes Mita can't help but surrender to the temptation of her fake boyfriend.
My Review
This is a story of a 26-year-old lovely, confident and ambitious girl who wants to explore different avenues thus, want to delay in settling down when approached by her uncle with various proposals. Destiny had something else in store for her when she found love and hate relationship with Tanay. Time and a journey to India unfolded their vengeful and lustful feelings for each other into affection and love. The book is about their mixed emotions, and how they finally curb it by allowing their hearts to take over.
The plot is a very usual one, but the author's artistry of words keeps the reader hooked. Although, I feel there should have been dialogues in some cases, to bring out the essence of some parts of the story. For instance, when Tanay and Mita's mom are interacting in the hospital for the first time. The author could have captured the reader's attention by making it conversational and colloquial rather than putting it across informally especially since they were meeting for the first time where they would be uptight about each other's presence.
Mita and Tanay have an agenda towards this relationship. The girl does not want to fall for him just cause she wants to live a life without any complications, and Tanay wants to distract her from a relationship that she has been accused of. Although she attempted to clear the air about it repeatedly, but it would fall a deaf ear on this young detective.
Being a detective by profession, and not being able to do justice to her in spite of Mita giving clarifications now and then, was a little difficult to digest. This private investigator should have done his research on her prior to any accusations.
Despite the above minor glitches, I liked how the journey to India unraveled for this lovely young couple, and they could discover the love for each other amidst the passion and the lust. The author's flair for words was impeccable, making the script tight, thus making it a delightful read who enjoy a good craft ship with words.
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Spotlight on The Ekkos Clan by Sudipto Das
The Ekkos Clan
by
Sudipto Das
The Blurb
“The Ekkos Clan” is the story of Kratu’s search for the killers of his family, his own roots and the mystery behind his grandmother’s stories.
It’s the fascinating account of Kubha and the basketful of folklore she inherited from her ancestors. The eventful lives of Kubha and her family span a hundred years and encompass turbulent phases of Indian history. The family saga unfurls gradually, along with Kubha’s stories, through the three main characters – Kratu Sen, a grad student at Stanford, Kratu’s best friend Tista Dasgupta, and Afsar Fareedi, a linguistic palaeontologist.
Afsar hears about Kubha’s stories from Kratu in a casual conversation, but she figures that these stories are not meant to be mere bed time tales – they contain rich linguistic fossils and layers of histories.
In a bizarre incident Kratu miraculously survives an attempt on his life. His sister and uncle had not been so lucky. Were these murders acts of revenge, or a larger ideological conflict connected to Kubha’s stories which conceal perilous secrets that should be suppressed?
Afsar, Kratu and Tista travel across continents to unravel the mystery of Kubha’s roots and the origin of her stories.
At a different level, the novel subtly delves into the origin of one of the oldest civilizations of the world and the first book written by mankind.
It’s the fascinating account of Kubha and the basketful of folklore she inherited from her ancestors. The eventful lives of Kubha and her family span a hundred years and encompass turbulent phases of Indian history. The family saga unfurls gradually, along with Kubha’s stories, through the three main characters – Kratu Sen, a grad student at Stanford, Kratu’s best friend Tista Dasgupta, and Afsar Fareedi, a linguistic palaeontologist.
Afsar hears about Kubha’s stories from Kratu in a casual conversation, but she figures that these stories are not meant to be mere bed time tales – they contain rich linguistic fossils and layers of histories.
In a bizarre incident Kratu miraculously survives an attempt on his life. His sister and uncle had not been so lucky. Were these murders acts of revenge, or a larger ideological conflict connected to Kubha’s stories which conceal perilous secrets that should be suppressed?
Afsar, Kratu and Tista travel across continents to unravel the mystery of Kubha’s roots and the origin of her stories.
At a different level, the novel subtly delves into the origin of one of the oldest civilizations of the world and the first book written by mankind.
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Meet the Author
Sudipto was born in Calcutta to a family which fled Bangladesh during the partition riots of 1947. He grew up listening horrid stories of the partition, something which he has used extensively in his debut novel The Ekkos Clan. He completed his engineering from IIT Kharagpur in 1996. He lives in Bangalore.
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