Published: June 25, 2011
Words: 83,598 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452426747

Short description

Roshani Das overcame tradition to find success. When her deepest fear comes true, she fights back, finding a way to overcome a terrible blow. Varun Dev, rebellious yet spiritual, is determined to chart his own life. When Roshani and Varun meet, they feel a strong attraction that ties them together forever. When Varun goes missing,Roshani discovers his secrets that will alter their lives forever.

Extended description

A journey of love and self-discovery.
Roshani Das overcomes tradition to find success as a fashion model. Seen as an enigma, she lives life on her own terms. Varun Dev, rebellious yet spiritual, is determined to chart his own life.
When Roshani and Varun meet, they feel a strong attraction that ties them together forever. Roshani overcomes her apprehensions and they are to be married. Tragedy strikes when Varun is lost at sea, while on an adventure. Unable to accept that he could be dead, Roshani breaks down. The biggest shock for Roshani, however, is yet to come.
The characters journey toward love, fighting odds and living life. Whether they live with nature in the Himalayas or beautiful Belize, or in vibrant New York City or Arizona, their path to love is strewn with answers that they look for within. (Read more) A journey of love and self-discovery.
Roshani Das overcomes tradition to find success as a fashion model. Seen as an enigma, she lives life on her own terms. Varun Dev, rebellious yet spiritual, is determined to chart his own life.
When Roshani and Varun meet, they feel a strong attraction that ties them together forever. Roshani overcomes her apprehensions and they are to be married. Tragedy strikes when Varun is lost at sea, while on an adventure. Unable to accept that he could be dead, Roshani breaks down. The biggest shock for Roshani, however, is yet to come.
The characters journey toward love, fighting odds and living life. Whether they live with nature in the Himalayas or beautiful Belize, or in vibrant New York City or Arizona, their path to love is strewn with answers that they look for within.

Jennifer Emard, independent reviewer at Jenaissance gives it 4/5 stars. An excerpt -
"I really enjoyed this book. The characters are well-drawn and sympathetic, and at times, quite funny. The cultural attitudes towards women and arranged marriages is informative without being preachy. Around the middle you may begin to think that the plot twists are becoming obvious; don't be fooled. The author is just setting you up before she pulls the rug out from under you.
I have to say, I did not see the ending coming. Once Verun's secret is revealed, the story starts taking unexpected turns. Frequently I found myself thinking, "She/he is NOT going to do that!".
You'll find yourself racing towards the ending wondering how it will ever work out. I'm not usually surprised by books; this was a welcome and entertaining change.
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Tags

love, adventure, spiritual, womens fiction, glacier, india, abuse, himalayas, philosphy, ganges

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Review by: Mommy Bookworm on Aug. 09, 2011 :
I read about this book on Book Blogs and corresponded with the author about reviewing it. It sounded interesting to me. When the author read more on our blog about what we don’t want to read, she did let me know that there were some sexual mentions in the book. I decided that I would try to read it anyway and I would just stop reading it if it was more than I am comfortable reading. Although it does mention some intimate moments, I was too sucked into the story and kept reading!! I do know some other people who would not be comfortable with what is mentioned though, so I would not recommend it for those who like very clean reads.

Although I would have preferred it being a little bit “cleaner” as far as sexual content, I was drawn into the book because of the great development of characters. I felt as if I was part of their lives. I don’t remember when my first tear fell, but I had a very hard time staying composed enough to see the words through my tears for the last third or fourth of the book! I will admit that I prefer the “happily ever after” type of story. Although there is an ultimate happy ending, there are twists and turns and sadness that I never saw coming along the way. I have not been that emotional reading a book in a long time and it just really surprised me that this book moved me so much. I felt like a bystander observing the lives of Roshani and Varun, but I absentmindedly talked to my Nook Color as I read – as if talking to the characters would really change their stories or help them make different choices!! I loved the determination and resolve that Roshani has to contribute to the world and try to improve life around her. She is a very strong woman and others lean on that strength, which helps them become stronger also. Varun starts out like a “lost little boy” type soul, but grows so much through his relationship with Roshani. As a reader, it is amazing to witness the changes in his life. I do not want to give things away, but will just say that there are many surprises along the way in this book that draw the reader in more and more with each passing page.
(reviewed long after purchase)

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