He's a carefree Bengali boy from a traditional Hindu family with dreams of adventure (and a knack for mischief). She's a thoughtful Christian girl from Goa, grounded in her faith and carrying a camera in search of purpose. They have nothing in common-or do they?
When Ayan and Elena's paths cross in the mystical city of Banaras, a simple mix-up spirals into a series of hilarious, heartwarming, and unexpected moments neither of them saw coming. What starts as a ridiculous encounter by the ghats soon unfolds into a clash of beliefs, stolen glances, and a city determined to tangle their destinies.
But just as they begin to understand each other, a twist challenges everything they've come to feel. She dreams of joining the church, while he's about to confess his love-and their families? Well, they're far from thrilled.
Will Banaras become the end of their love story... or the beginning?
Get ready for a journey of faith, laughter, and forbidden love that will leave you wondering if destiny really does have a sense of humor.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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