Review- Just the Way You Are by Adite Banerjie

Summary-

Single mom and bridal makeup artiste Shikha Verma is finally in a good place – both professionally and on the personal front. A chance encounter with a charming musician, who is much younger than her, has her throwing caution to the winds and breaking vows she’s made to herself. Walking away is the right thing to do. After all, she can't risk another heartbreak when she has only just recovered from one.

Yash Kulsreshtha has never been more attracted to a woman and the lady definitely is into him. Why then is Shikha is hell bent on pushing him away? Surely their age difference is not such a big deal? But before he can convince her, she storms out of his life. Are Yash and Shikha destined to stay apart or will life hand them a chance at happily-ever-after?

This novella is a feel-good, emotional romance and the first book of the Soulmates Series.

Release date: October 2nd, 2019

Page numbers: 64

Review-

I have been a big fan of Adite Banerjie's writing for quite some time now. Her books have warmth and romance and just what I am looking for in my read. Just the Way You Are by Adite Banerjie is a novella. I liked it and it was a super quick read.

This is the story of Yash and Shikha. Shikha is a single mom who has had a bad relationship experience in the past. She is not so open to trust anyone and she is definitely not looking for love. But a chance meeting with Yash leaves her feeling more. Yash is a musician who is younger than Shikha. He has an easy going attitude, but he can't take his mind off of Shikha.

I liked Yash and Shikha. They were both right in their own places. The format of a novella is as such that things cannot be explored more in depth. So that is the only issue I had with Just the Way You Are. I would have liked to see more of Yash's siblings and the bond they shared. I would have liked to see Yash make efforts with his father and vice versa. I would have wanted to see more bonding experiences between Yash and Shikha's son and how they go further with their relationship.

But all in all Just the Way You Are was a cute and a super quick read. I would definitely recommend it to everyone who enjoys novellas. 

*Please note: A copy of this book was provided by the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review. We thank them. 

Blog Tour + Giveaway- Trouble Has a New Name by Adite Banerjee

Trouble Has A New Name 

by Adite Banerjie

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“Will you pretend to be my fiancé for the next few days?” 

Recently-single model Rayna Dutt does not feel like flying to her friend’s big fat Indian wedding. But she does - and when a mix up with room allocations forces her to share a luxury villa on Emerald Isle with the gorgeous owner of the hotel - Neel Arora - and best man at the wedding, things begin to look up.

Until Rayna’s ex turns up with a new girl on his arm! 

Hitting the panic button, Rayna searches for a solution. Surely Neel wouldn’t mind being her fake fiancé…? In an instant the attraction they share is fever pitch, but when scandal comes calling, Rayna soon finds herself in more trouble than she can handle!

   

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Adite Banerjie has been writing professionally ever since she graduated from college. After an exciting and fulfilling career as a business journalist, she turned to freelance writing, crunched numbers and wrote reports about consumer behavior and social development issues. Somewhere along the way she got on to the screenwriting bandwagon and wrote scripts for documentaries and spec screenplays for feature films. She was hired by a filmmaker to write a feature script based on a true story. When she penned her first romantic short story she won the 2012 Harlequin Passions Aspiring Authors Contest. Two of her books, The Indian Tycoon's Marriage Deal and Trouble Has a New Name have been published by Harlequin India. And she is currently under contract to write two more for the same publisher. She lives in Greater Noida, on the outskirts of New Delhi, India, with her writer husband. She loves to connect with readers and writers.

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Review- Trouble Has a New Name by Adite Banerjie

Summary-

“Will you pretend to be my fiancé for the next few days?” 

Recently-single model Rayna Dutt does not feel like flying to her friend’s big fat Indian wedding. But she does - and when a mix up with room allocations forces her to share a luxury villa on Emerald Isle with the gorgeous owner of the hotel - Neel Arora - and best man at the wedding, things begin to look up.

Until Rayna’s ex turns up with a new girl on his arm! 

Hitting the panic button, Rayna searches for a solution. Surely Neel wouldn’t mind being her fake fiancé…? In an instant the attraction they share is fever pitch, but when scandal comes calling, Rayna soon finds herself in more trouble than she can handle!

Review-

I had read The Indian Tycoon's Marriage Deal by Adite Banerjie before and thoroughly enjoyed it. So I was really excited to see that a new book was coming out by her. I absolutely adored Trouble Has a New Name. It had all the elements which I love having in my romance novels and I really loved Rayna and Neel's story.

Rayna is a model whose boyfriend just broke up with her via text. Even though she doesn't feel like flying for her friend's wedding she doesn't want to disappoint her. And so begin the events in Rayna's life. I really didn't think I would like Rayna as much as I did. She is not your typical snob of a model. She was down to earth and sweet. I also loved how she seemed to think that Murphy's laws were always true in her case. It made her a very realistic character.

Then we have Neel. He is forced to share a villa with the beautiful Rayna because of a mix up in room allocations. What he doesn't expect is the urge to protect Rayna from her dumb ex and nosy relatives. I really liked Neel. He was the typical tall, dark and handsome hero but we also get his back story. I think that gave him and his reasons behind not wanting commitment so much more depth.

Rayna and Neel have chemistry since the first page. There are sparks flying all over the place. I loved the banter between them. They were so cute with each other and they always stood by each other in time of need. I liked how there wasn't any pretense between them. All around I loved their love story.

I loved the supporting cast as well. Rayna and Neel have real issues to work through and seeing them do just that while falling for each other was a pleasure to watch. Adite's writing is really smooth and detailed and I flew through the pages. Trouble Has a New Name should not be missed by any romance lovers out there!

*Note: A copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. We thank them.

Review- The Indian Tycoon's Marriage Deal by Adite Banerjee

Summary-

Dancing with the enemy

Krish Dev needs to find a bride—and quick! With a marriage arranged by his father looming, Krish finds the key to his freedom in Maya Shome, but is this dazzling beauty really all she seems...?

Maya has only one thing in mind: revenge. But when the host of the most exclusive high society party asks her to dance what is meant to be an innocent tango leads to an engagement to Krish—her enemy’s son!

Arranging their own marriage could work to their advantage…if they can resist mixing business with pleasure!

Review-

The Indian Tycoon's Marriage Deal turned out to be a really quick and pleasurable read. It does have the same old marriage of convenience plot line to it but Adite Banerjee has written it in such a refreshing manner. I loved Krish and Maya and their story was fabulous.

Maya is a professional landscaper. After losing her father four years ago she has worked extremely hard to complete her education and to get where she is today. I really liked Maya. She was a sweet heart and though there is a revenge plot, there was no malice in her towards Krish. Her intentions may not exactly be pure but she was right in her heart.

Then we have Krish. I really liked him too. He has always had an overbearing father who wants to control his life. He hopes to teach his father a lesson by marrying a girl he would not approve of. I loved the way Krish was so completely smitten by Maya when they meet. There is an equal attraction on both the sides which can't always be found in Mills and Boon heroes.

Krish and Maya had chemistry. I loved how playful and intimate their relationship was. There was exactly the right amount of angst and drama to liven the emotions of the couple up. This was more of an opposites attract thing and I loved how well balanced Krish and Maya were.

Adite Banerjee's writing style is engaging. The story moves forward at a good pace and you can see how Maya and Krish grow and change. Towards the better, of course. The Indian Tycoon's Marriage Deal was one of the best Mills and Boon I've read recently and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

*Note: This book was provided by the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review. We thank them.