The Devil in Us
monicabhide
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monicabhide
Ongoing, First published Oct 08, 2014
contemporaryindia
In "The Devil In Us", celebrated writer Monica Bhide weaves spellbinding stories of fate, fortune, and love into lessons for life. A startling train wreck inspires new passion in a disenchanted bride. A prophetic poet's love is hopelessly doomed by addiction. An enchanting woman literally steals a stranger’s soul. These are but three of a dozen haunting, gripping stories in which each compelling character faces the fateful moment that may forever change them.

Bhide masterfully creates pivotal twists and intangible interconnections that bring together disparate threads of hope and sorrow. If you dare, you may recognize the same fears and redemption in your own life.

 Advance Praise:

 "This book and its characters will haunt you long after you finish reading it." -- Kathleen Flinn, author of the New York Times bestseller The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry

“Monica Bhide’s shimmering short stories travel from Maryland to Mumbai and back again, effortlessly introducing us to soldiers and shape-shifters, hijras and housewives. With insightful grace, she illuminates the ordinary miracles and tragedies of suburban American life, intertwined with an India equally intimate and spectacular. Full of rich, delicate details and searing character portraits, these remarkable stories remind us of the demons we carry inside us on all of our journeys.” -- Annia Ciezadlo, author of Day of Honey: A Memoir of Food, Love, and War
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REGAL REVELATIONS: Love's unexpected twists

36 parts Ongoing Mature

I love you, Alara! My love for you knows no bounds-I would sacrifice everything for you!! To Fuck you Alara! I don't ever want to see your face... You have lost me forever!! You supported a cheater and hence you are one. ------- .˚₊✧₊˚. -------- **A standalone novel of dark romance, guaranteeing a HEA without betrayal** ~ I love her, so deeply that my soul aches for hers, Eighteen years I've waited for her to feel as I do, But will she accept me? Will she choose me? For who I am For whom has she become? My beloved, My Tara... ~ Alara Malhotra, a kind-hearted soul, lived a serene life in the United States, studying at Stanford University with her mother. Upon graduating, she returned to her hometown of Udaipur, unaware that her homecoming would entangle her in a tumultuous romance with a royal, leading her from adoration to despising her lover to the point where she never wanted to reencounter him. Rehan Singh Rajput, the future King of Udaipur and CEO of RAJPUT CO, exuded a rough and ruthless demeanor, navigating a life fraught with adversaries and shadows. Unbeknownst to him, the woman he adored since childhood seemed distant. His deepest desire was to win her love, but now, he couldn't bear to see her face. Would they be able to reconcile and return to the way they were? Despite hearing certain things about each other, their hearts know the truth. Will they fall in love again? Will they be able to overcome the world's lies and reunite with each other? That's a journey only their hearts can tell. If you want to dive deeper, just step into the story. ✷☆✿☆✷ Contains 18+ scenes THIS IS A STANDALONE BOOK.

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