A Not So Bollywood Meet Cute Miya Malai Publication date: January 6th 2024 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance Katrina Shah just wants out of the fame game, away from her high-profile family’s drama. But dodging the spotlight? Tough luck. Especially when she collides with Hollywood’s golden boy, Evan Kristof. Her heart doesn’t seem to have received the memo to steer clear of him. Evan’s used to the spotlight, the parties, the glitz. Yet, he’s craving a break, some peace. Then he meets Katrina, and suddenly, tranquility’s the last thing on his mind. As they both try to escape their pasts, sparks fly between the girl who wants anonymity and the movie star. But can they navigate crazy families, an over-the-top wedding, and their undeniable chemistry without getting burned? Their fling might just turn into something much bigger than they bargained for. Goodreads / Amazon — EXCERPT: And now Evan is standing there, his soft gaze burning me, as he takes in everything, my je...

Review: Children who Dance in the Rain - Susan Justice - May 2023 This was such a cute picture book as we meet Sophie who takes everything in her life for granted and gets bored easily. Her family is busy planning a trip to India and Sophie can't wait to visit the magical land of colours that she has created in her head. However, when Sophie arrives with her family, it isn't what she thought and she is disgusted at the mud houses and the overcrowded villages. That is until she meets a group of orphans who live in the dump and as she watches them enjoying life with near to nothing, she soon realizes how lucky she is in her life and that she has a lot to be grateful for and should never take simple things like food, vitamins, school and a roof over her head for granted as if someone who has very little can be excited and happy with their life, then what does she have to complain about?  Children Who Dance in the Rain was also a beautifully illustrated book thanks to Lena Bardy...

Red Rain Lara Bernhardt Publication date: August 30th 2022 Genres: Women’s Fiction A bittersweet story of friendship and overcoming grief from a critically acclaimed author. Olivia Montag is a professor who doesn’t have all the answers. The devastating loss of a child ended her marriage, and she’s been overlooked for a job promotion one time too many. Not sure what comes next, she leaves it all behind and volunteers to teach English to schoolchildren in India. Ten thousand miles away, she connects with fellow volunteers and finds purpose in teaching. Until one by one the girls in her classes stop showing up. Then she meets Mukesh, an Indian man with a heart for invention, who may be the only one who can help her students. This is her chance to impact real change, even if that means trusting new friendships and her own instincts. It turns out, there might be strength in asking for help, and embracing a painful past may clear the way for a brighter future. Sometimes in the da...

As someone myself who has loved books and writing ever since I was a young girl. I love it when teenagers are writing books as I think it's such a wonderful achievement. I was contacted by this young girl from India . She has also written a guest post about one of her role models and inspiration - the wonderful Nancy Drew . When she was 5 years old, Manasi had written her first story ever. From then, her journey in the writers world has started. She has written many unpublished stories and poems. 'The Cousins Crime' is the first ever published book and she wishes to continue the series ‘Krisha Batra’. Manasi Patil is a 14-year-old girl from India who is passionate about reading and writing. And to follow her dreams, the sky is just the beginning... Amazon Book Link : https://amzn.to/33LM2d5 Like many, Nancy Drew is my role model growing up. She’s friendly, she’s sharp, she’s determined, she’s ambitious, she’s brave, you name it! I’m really glad for the time I spend ...