Priya in Heels
Priya in Heels

Author: Ayesha Patel

Publisher: Entangled: Select Contemporary

Published: 2014-09-15

Total Pages: 395

ISBN-13: 1633750558

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Love doesn't conquer all...does it? Priya Patel strives to be the perfect daughter for her traditional Indian parents. With her medical residency underway, she faces the inevitable pressures to marry an Indian man of her parents' choosing. She's perfectly content to do so until the Irish-American musician down the hall gets her attention and destroys everything she has worked so hard to build. Tyler O'Conner can't stop thinking about the beautiful doctor who treated his sprained ankle in the ER. But between weekend band gigs, an intense workload at NASA, and trying to lower Priya's barriers, he doesn't expect to fall in love...with a woman who is meant to marry another man. Priya struggles to maintain her relationship with her parents, to be their source of happiness, but falling for an American might be the one thing that unravels their world and leaves her in tattered pieces. Previously released on Entangled’s Embrace imprint - September 2014

BEAUTIFUL THING
BEAUTIFUL THING

Author: Sonia Faleiro

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2010-09-30

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 8184752911

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Sonia Faleiro was a reporter in search of a story when she met Leela; a beautiful and charismatic bar dancer with a story to tell. Leela introduced Sonia to the underworld of Bombay’s dance bars: a world of glamorous women; of fierce love; sex and violence; of customers and gangsters; of police; prostitutes and pimps. When an ambitious politician cashed in on a tide of false morality and had Bombay’s dance bars wiped out; Leela’s proud independence faced its greatest test. In a city where almost everyone is certain that someone; somewhere; is worse off than them; she fights to survive; and to win. Beautiful Thing; one of the most original works of non-fiction from India in years; is a vivid and intimate portrait of one reporter’s journey into the dark; pulsating and ultimately damaged soul of Bombay. www.soniafaleiro.com

The Plus One
The Plus One

Author: Sarah Archer

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-07-02

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0525539182

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A brilliant but socially inept robotics engineer builds her own wedding date--and learns more about love than she ever expected--in this hilarious and heartwarming debut novel. "Prepare to fall in love!" --Aimee Agresti, author of Campaign Widows When she couldn't find Mr. Right, she built him. Dating is hard. Being dateless at your perfect sister's wedding is harder. Meet Kelly. Twenty-nine, go-getter, a brilliant robotics engineer, and perpetually single. So when her younger sister's wedding looms and her attempts to find a date become increasingly cringeworthy, Kelly does the only logical thing: she builds her own boyfriend. Ethan is perfect: gorgeous, attentive, and smart--all topped off by a mechanical heart endlessly devoted to her. Not to mention he's good with her mother. When she's with him, Kelly discovers a more confident, spontaneous version of herself--the person she'd always dreamed she could be. But as the struggle to keep Ethan's identity secret threatens to detonate her career, Kelly knows she has to kiss her perfect man good-bye. There's just one problem: she's falling for him.

The 86th Village
The 86th Village

Author: Sena Desai Gopal

Publisher: Polis Books

Published: 2022-04-12

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 1951709950

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Best New Thriller and Mystery Books of 2022 by Popsugar Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of 2022 by CrimeReads Most Anticipated Mysteries and Thrillers of 2022 by Criminal Element IS IT EVER TOO LATE TO RIGHT A WRONG? Throughout Southern India, eighty-six villages are set to completely submerge due to a government-sanctioned dam across the Krishna river. One such village, Nilgi, has so far avoided the illegal iron-ore mining and floods that have ravaged the district for decades, believing itself to be indestructible and incorruptible despite warnings of impending doom. With whole mountains disappearing from the mining around Nilgi over time, the threat of a flood submerging the entire village is imminent. One night, Reshma, a young orphan girl, appears alone in the village. The villagers take her to Raj Nayak—the patriarch of Nilgi’s leading family who has been spearheading anti-dam movements. For years he’s been lobbying the corrupt government for fair compensation to the people who will lose their livelihoods and property to the mines and the flood. But Reshma’s presence, and the mystery of her origins, sets off a chain of events threatening the protests, the family, and Nilgi itself. Soon, secrets and corruption flood the village along with the waters.

Survival of the Fittest
Survival of the Fittest

Author: Michael Taylor

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2011-11-04

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1462060978

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One night, seven teenagers wake completely alone and in the dark. Their parents are gone, and it seems everyone on earth has disappeared as well. Worse, the electricity is off. Surrounded by darkness, their differences no longer matter; they are the sole survivors of an alien attack and the last hope for humanity. But in the black of night, can they outrun the hulking creatures with the glowing red eyes? Priya is the exotic girl who says what she thinks. Will was a star athlete before the attack. They find Trevor and Aiyana, the twins; Alex and Ricardo, the tough guys; and finally, Lindsey, the innocent. Together, the seven of them are the last humans on earthbut are they really humans at all? They have no idea that the government has known of the incoming alien attack for decades; to prepare they created special children with very special abilities. The chosen seven are part alien and part human, and they exist to fight off the otherworldly forces, threatening to conquer the planet. But with such differing personalities, will the seven be able to put their pride be-hind and work together? They must move beyond the grief of lost friends and family and find the strength to go on; if they dont, the world will die, taken over by monstrous creatures that can smell your fear.

Ego Battles
Ego Battles

Author: Priya Sidharth Sethi

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2024-01-02

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13:

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Ira, a feisty defence lawyer refuses to take ‘No’ for an answer to anything she rightfully deserves. Saakshi, a homemaker, gets a second chance to redeem her career when her husband, Avneesh, ends up in a hospital bed requiring constant nursing assistance. Zeenat, a domestic helper stumbles upon love at the most unexpected time. These women, at crossroads in their life are confronted with false accusations, betrayals and also death. To protect themselves, they are compelled to make difficult choices. Can one make a choice between justice and vengeance? What should get preference, societal morality or professional relationships? What is important, sacrificing for your family or maintaining your individuality? Is love a suffering or is it truly liberating? ‘Ego Battles’ is a tale which does not vouch for a happy ending but will lead you to ponder upon the realities of gender disparity in this patriarchal society. Throwing light on the difficulties faced by women from varied backgrounds, even while performing routine tasks, ‘Ego Battles’ subtly portrays the hard realities of the world’s half population.

The Jasmine Throne
The Jasmine Throne

Author: Tasha Suri

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 2021-06-08

Total Pages: 531

ISBN-13: 0316538523

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WINNER OF THE WORLD FANTASY AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2021 BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, LIBRARY JOURNAL, BOOKLIST, AND THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY A ruthless princess and a powerful priestess come together to rewrite the fate of an empire in this “fiercely and unapologetically feminist tale of endurance and revolution set against a gorgeous, unique magical world” (S. A. Chakraborty, author of the The City of Brass). Exiled by her despotic brother, princess Malini spends her days dreaming of vengeance while imprisoned in the Hirana: an ancient cliffside temple that was once the revered source of the magical deathless waters but is now little more than a decaying ruin. The secrets of the Hirana call to Priya. But in order to keep the truth of her past safely hidden, she works as a servant in the loathed regent’s household and cleaning Malini’s chambers. When Malini witnesses Priya’s true nature, their destinies become irrevocably tangled. One is a ruthless princess seeking to steal a throne. The other a powerful priestess desperate to save her family. Together, they will set an empire ablaze. Praise for The Jasmine Throne: "Suri’s writing always brings me to another world; one full of wonders and terrors, where every detail feels intricately and carefully imagined." —R. F. Kuang, author of Babel "Raises the bar for what epic fantasy should be." —Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights "An intimate, complex, magical study of empire and the people caught in its bloody teeth. I loved it.” —Alix E. Harrow, author of The Once and Future Witches "Suri’s incandescent feminist masterpiece hits like a steel fist inside a velvet glove. Simply magnificent." —Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun "A fierce, heart-wrenching exploration of the value and danger of love in a world of politics and power." —Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Lush and stunning....Inspired by Indian epics, this sapphic fantasy will rip your heart out." —BuzzFeed News

All the Single Ladies
All the Single Ladies

Author: Ronali Collings

Publisher: Embla Books

Published: 2022-07-19

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 147141308X

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'A joy to read...Collings' wry sense of humour and empathy made [it] all the more satisfying' Charmaine Wilkerson, author of BLACK CAKE Tania, 44. Recently divorced and looking for some fun in her life... ...but what her family and best friend don't know is that she has a bad habit of slipping into old ways - namely one ex-husband. Helen, 60s. Widow of two years and ready for what the next chapter will bring... ...but having only known one man her whole life, she's not sure if she can put herself out there again after so long. Priya, 45. Loves to meet new people and always up for a good time... ...but her love-and-leave-them attitude towards relationships is tiring these days, and she's wondering if she'll ever meet the right person that can break through her walls. These three women are single and ready to mingle - the men of this world better watch out. But as they make plans to reinvent themselves and navigate a whole new dating scene together, a series of surprises and old secrets make the path to love a bumpy ride... A warm, witty and hilariously relatable debut about second chances, All the Single Ladies tells the story of three women dealing with the drama of life, family and friendship all while showing us it's never too late to find love again. Perfect for fans of Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?, The Shelf and Marian Keyes. *Previously published as Love & Other Dramas* What readers are saying about All the Single Ladies: ''I have so much love for this book and am left with a heavy book hangover...I was utterly hooked...every element is beautifully written' Reader review, 5 stars 'I devoured it as fast as I could because I just did not want to put it down' Reader review, 5 stars

Begin Again
Begin Again

Author: Helly Acton

Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.

Published: 2023-07-06

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 1838778357

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The Good Place meets Sliding Doors, Begin Again is an uplifting novel about life's what if's, missed chances and new beginnings. Despite living firmly in her comfort zone, Frankie McKenzie feels unsettled. She can't help feeling something's missing. Is it a home to call her own? Travel? A more rewarding job? A relationship? Before she can work it out, she dies in a freak kebab-related accident after yet another dud of a first date. But life isn't over for Frankie. Instead, she is offered a second chance: Frankie can revisit key moments from her past to see if different choices will lead her away from that fateful takeaway and on to the fulfilling life she's always dreamt of. Soon, Frankie will see what her life would have been if only she'd caught that one-way flight, accepted the marriage proposal or attended the intimidating job interview. Will she finally find her Mr Right? Or discover she already had? What would you change if you could begin again? Praise for Helly Acton: 'A romcom with a difference' Sarra Manning 'Genius, funny and thought-provoking. 5 stars' Carrie Hope Fletcher 'Warm, witty and thought-provoking' Abbie Greaves 'A fresh, funny, razor-sharp take on society's views of relationships. It's feminist, it's provocative and a total joy to read' Hannah Tovey 'Helly's writing is filled with such humour and warmth, it makes me laugh and think whilst seamlessly tackling complex ideas about modern society. What a triumph!' Abigail Mann 'Funny and clever. I loved every single line' Lucy Vine

Just 16
Just 16

Author: Jean Ure

Publisher: Orchard Books

Published: 2011-04-07

Total Pages: 91

ISBN-13: 1408315432

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15 year old Sam is alway being teased for not having gone all the way with a girl. When he meets Priya they form a strong emotional bond, and after a time their relationship becomes physical. Then Priya becomes pregnant.