BookReviews by Reshma Ranjan

A nice love story! A very sweet and innocent love story of Vihaan and Riaa narrated on and off by Tanya, the sweet and charming friend of Vihaan. An all-together good read. Few editing issues stood out as I read through the book. The author has tried a different narration technique. Sometimes it felt that it was taking the attention away from the story but soon your attention moves back to it. As the book moves to climax, you never see the twist coming. The lighthearted romance takes a completely unexpected turn. You should read to know what happens and how it affects the story. I would certainly have loved to know about Tanya and how her life moved forward. Throughout the book, we see how she met Vihaan and how their friendship blossomed, and later she is seen just narrating the story. I understand it is Vihaan’s story alone, still would have loved to know about Tanya and what she does in life. The technique did remind me of the movie Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na , where their...

The Royal Roommate is a scorching hot romance. Every time I pick PG Van’s book, I know there will be something completely unexpected. I wasn’t disappointed. You have yet another romance from PG; a romance with a pinch of spies, royalty, and sizzling chemistry. Sheela was waiting for a new roommate, expecting it to be a girl and praying it was someone she could get along with. And BOOM! She got a drop dead gorgeous guy instead. Rahul is a royal army man, an absolute hunk, and loyal to the core. Even if she wanted, she couldn’t have denied the crazy attraction between them.  His purpose is to protect ‘The Swan’. Spies, riddles, secret passages, the heir to a throne, and people ready to lay their lives to protect their heir make up this royal, hot romance. The Royal Roommate is a beautifully woven story with sizzling hot chemistry. Without much ado, go for it! Grab it! Goodreads , Amazon USA , Amazon India , Amazon UK , Amazon Canada , Amazon Australia . ...

check the schedule here  OTHERNESS: SOULS OF BROWN WOMEN by De.B. Dubois Blurb Who is the brown woman? How does she live defined almost solely by her skin colour and all the history it carries? How do we carry racism deep within us even when we think we don't? These are questions that require deep thought and reflection, and that's what Otherness encourages us to do. In a world increasingly divided along the lines of colour, despite its apparent modernity, here's a hard look at the realities that lurk within us, both as individuals and as a society. Read an excerpt here: Who is the brown woman? How does she live defined almost solely by her skin colour and all the history it carries? How do we carry racism deep within us even when we think we don't? These are questions that require deep thought and reflection, and that's what Otherness encourages us to do. In a world increasingly divided along the lines of colour, despite its ap...

Spellbound by Snowbound I have always thought of myself as a non-fantasy book lover. And I must confess, I have been surprised a couple of times by some books with their fantastical elements. I went into this book keeping in mind that it’s about Santa and elves and kids. I wasn’t very enthused but I have wanted to try a book by this author. And oh my! This book took me completely by surprise. My doppelgangers, the one in black with devilish horns and the one in white with a bright halo, were equally enthralled. I was completely hooked the moment Adam and Zach tumbled through the out-of-order photometric booth. The journey was at times nail-biting, at times wondrous, and at times picturesque, but it was a great ride through marvelous places with some marvelous characters. I loved almost everything about it- the blooming teenage love, the blossoming friendship, the sudden insight. With Santa’s sons fighting for the coveted position, treachery and war, the book sin...

IF YOU NEVER TRY, YOU WILL NEVER KNOW by Sahil Mehta Blurb Robin, who gets inspired by his mother to become a musician, is forced by his father to pursue the education needed to join their family business. This compels him to leave home at the age of eighteen to follow his dreams. In few months of independent living, his over-ambitious dreams turn into an obsession, which gets even more intense when he falls into a drug addiction, and mysteriously unleashes a new side to his life. During this journey, he meets Aisha. They talk, play and fall in love. Her exquisite beauty defines the melody of his musical journey as they both fall deep in love with each other. But Robin's obsession with his dream and a struggling career become an obstacle in their relationship. Is their love strong enough to overcome complexities? During these tumultuous times, Robin's flat mate Jordan begins to motivate him to follow his heart. Jordan becomes his philosophe...

Print Length: 109 pages Publication Date: June 26, 2017 Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC Language: English Genre: Romance  Love comes in different forms. But in all its forms, it comes with various challenges. Only those who can combat those challenges are true lovers. The Untold Story is the tale of Vihaan and Riaa. Vihaan falls for Riaa’s charms at first sight and brings to her life crazy adventures and madness. They soon emerge as two hearts with one soul and their intimate fantasies begin to unravel in exotic places. Their bond experience more downs than ups. These unexpected twists and turns bring Vihaan and Riaa closer and their romantic tale turn into one of lifetime bonding. The story takes a drastic turn after the lovely couple is blessed with a baby boy. It should be a joyous moment, but instead, haunting memories of Vihaan’s own childhood break out as a fresh wound in his mind. Read the novel to know what could make a fa...

Print Length: 128 pages Publication Date: September 24, 2017 Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC Language: English Genre: Romantic Comedy  When best laid plans fall apart... Lyna is all set to marry a movie mogul, when she finds his pregnant ex at her office, begging her to break the engagement and keep her name out of it. Forced to take her flirtatious boss Guy's help, she sets about to break the engagement. But now she's pulled into deeper involvement with Guy. One trouble leads to another! She agrees to visit his palatial country house, posing as his fiancée and is drawn into the family and their antics. Sorting out who's who takes time. A stringent grandfather, an ambitious mother, a frustrated half brother are only the beginning! Attraction makes things complicated Propinquity with someone as charming and attractive as Guy doesn't help. But Guy himself is as much of a puzzle as ever. Is he the playboy she thinks him...