A Kiss in Kashmir by Monica Saigal

My Review:

This is a romance but a very different read,
Sharing insights into Kashmiri history and others' deeds
The initial romance took place in times of strife
And fate intervened in their love and Sharmila's life.

Now she visiting the places she'd heard of from back then
Planning her daughter's wedding, recounting tales again.
The planner, has plans of his own and won't listen to them now
Until to their rescue come George somehow.

Attraction resisted, romance still grows
But where will it lead, who knows?
A tour of places and an added mystery
Revealing unexpected family and history.

What a beautiful story so emotively shared,
One with loves lost by people who cared.
Maybe a glance will give them another chance
To discover life again and heartwarming romance.

Will fate intervene once more?
Will they get a chance their love to explore?
Or will revelations bring the past to the fore,
Ending this opportunity for ever more?

An insightful story, sharing romances and past history,
As steps are taken to uncover a mystery.
It is filled with love and so much more
Making it a read I totally adore.

For my copy of this book I say thank you
As I share with you this, my honest review.

Synopsis:

Sharmila, a painter entering the autumn of her life, had gently set aside hopes of love after a heart-wrenching loss. In Kashmir to orchestrate her daughter Alina’s wedding, Sharmila never anticipated that the universe was crafting a different plan—one of second chances and unexpected love.

She crosses paths with George, a professor of Indian art history and a kindred spirit bearing the weight of lost love. Together, they explore Kashmir’s lush valleys, snow-draped mountains, clear lakes, and ancient shrines. A fragile romance quietly blossoms, gently guiding their hearts toward a future neither dared to dream of.

Is it possible for a single glance to kindle a connection, or for one to find a soulmate twice? Yet, as their burgeoning love blooms, a startling revelation threatens to cut their story short.

With the breathtaking beauty of Kashmir as its canvas, “A Kiss in Kashmir” is a touching story of love, loss, and second chances.

Purchase Links

Amazon (US): https://www.amazon.com/Kiss-Kashmir-Timeless-Tale-Love-ebook/dp/B0CPX8FLQB

Amazon (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kiss-Kashmir-Timeless-Tale-Love-ebook/dp/B0CPX8FLQB

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/a-kiss-in-kashmir

Author Bio –

Equal parts storyteller and globe-trotter, Monica Saigal (Bhide), is an award-winning author, accomplished literary coach, and educator who transcends countless borders—chronological, geographical, religious, and economical—to inspire her readers. Born in New Delhi, raised in the Middle East, and now residing outside Washington, D.C., she currently serves as a corporate storyteller for one of the world’s leading professional services companies.

Monica writes in a variety of genres and has written best-selling short story collections and heartwarming love stories, as well as acclaimed memoirs and cookbooks—Eat Your Books chose Monica’s memoir, A Life of Spice as one of the top five food memoirs of 2015 and Top Chef’s Padma Lakshmi picked Monica’s Modern Spice as one of the “Best Books Ever” for Newsweek in 2009. Her novel, Karma and the Art of Butter Chicken, is a book club favorite and inspired the NPR café in Washington, D.C., to serve up creations inspired by her protagonist chef. Her much anticipated upcoming novel, A Kiss in Kashmir will be released in February 2024.

Social Media Links –

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