tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31326204751236787622026-10-15T00:49:04.523+05:30"Reading one book is like eating one potato chip." — Diane DuaneNeha Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11839152650357947274noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132620475123678762.post-39061871618629339682014-01-22T12:01:00.001+05:302014-01-22T12:08:08.414+05:30

Goodreads Description: ‘The fate of an Empire trembles in the balance…’ Hindustan, 1580 AD. The Mughal Emperor Akbar is at the height of his power, seemingly invincible. But twenty years of war have earned him many enemies, and rebellion is brewing, led by Asaf Baig, the tyrannical ruler of Khandesh. Baig has stumbled upon the knowledge that the fabulous lost treasure of Malik Kafur,

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Goodreads Description: Heaven's Pric Blair Simpson has embraced a life most people merely dreamed about. Devoting her nights as well as her days to dancing--in the chorus line of Broadway musicals and occasional TV commercials--she had never considered another career. Now an injury has sent her to a small town for six long months of recuperation. All around her are couples who are raising

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Once a Princess Author: Johanna Lindsey I remember reading this book many years ago when I was on a Johanna Lindsey reading spree. This time around, I was in mood for reading a good bodice-ripper. And Johanna Lindsey always delivers on that count! It was a quick read and I enjoyed it. The story is very predictable, anyone can guess it by reading the description written&nbsp

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Hello All, Hope you all had a great start to the year and have started cracking up on fulfilling those resolutions. I for one started off with a good book, Just for Kicks by Susan Andersen. I just happened to pass by the old paper mart where the book was considerably marked down, just Rs20! The excerpt on the back cover caught my fancy and so I picked it up. I really really liked the

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 Tea for Two and a Piece of Cake by Preeti Shenoy My very good friend, A, had come down recently, bearing gifts. She gave me a few books, this one amongst them. A few months after her visit, I finally got around to reading this one. Like most books by Indian authors, I found the story line very intriguing. The story is about a plump, not conventially good

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The M.D. She Had To Marry (Conveniently Yours) by Christine Rimmer My rating: 2 of 5 stars I don't usually read doctor or hospital romances as I find them quote stuffy and boring. However, recently, I have been watching a lot of Grey's Anatomy and thought to find some book's own McDreamy! Alas! this one was not it :(.... The M.D, Logan Severance, is unfortunately the stuffed shirt I wanted

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Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James My rating: 1 of 5 stars Its absolute crap! I could barely get thru the first few pages! The writing is sub-standard, Ana, does not need to be coaxed into submissive behaviour.. she is dumb enough to anyways do as she is told. Grey is wierd and he "gasps".. (I've never heard a man gasp.. does it happen?)Read the first 80 pages or so and abandoned it. I

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Second Nature (Celebrity Magazine #1) by Nora Roberts My rating: 3 of 5 stars Yet another Nore Roberts book. Words and the story flow effortlessly and it is a quick read. This book is part one of the Celebrity Magazine series. The story is about a reporter who tracks down an elusive writer for her story and they fall in love.A well-written book, but nothing path-breaking or great. I read it as

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Never Love a Cowboy by Lorraine Heath Really liked the book even though most of it was highly predictable. The book was divided into two parts, the first one where Harrison and Jessey go on the great cattle drive, and the second where Harry, who is crippled during the drive finds a way to accept himself with the help of Jessey and his friends, each of whom have a past.The second part of the

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Strange Bedpersons by Jennifer Crusie My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars This book is an early Jennifer Cruise novel and is different from her recent works. The plot is slightly formulaic and predictable. The dialogue however is witty and the humor elements make the story interesting. Tess is a feminist do-gooder and Nick is a career oriented lawyer. They are extreme opposites in everything and as

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Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie My rating: 5 of 5 stars I so so so loved this one! Its a light chick-lit, with loads of humor and BFFs and a sassy heroine. Perfect for a lazy summer afternoon. This book proves again why Jennifer Cruise is on my auto-read list. The story is about Min, a big - boned, healthy (F-A-T) girl and Cal, a gorgeous god! They meet because of a bet and then fight attraction

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Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich My rating: 5 of 5 stars I read Stephanie Plum after a looong time.. and Looved it! absolutely Loved it! Ranger and Stephanie sizzle through the book.. Ranger is toooooo HOT!. Even though the story is similar to the other Plum books, the fact that I was reading one after a long time made it great. View all my reviews

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Book: The Mistress of Spices by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Details: Magical, tantalizing, and sensual, The Mistress of Spices is the story of Tilo, a young woman born in another time, in a faraway place, who is trained in the ancient art of spices and ordained as a mistress charged with special powers. Once fully initiated in a rite of fire, the now immortal Tilo--in the gnarled and arthritic

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Matilda by Roald Dahl My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is the first Roald Dahl book I have read and I completely regret not reading his books when I was much much younger (Deprived childhood!). While there are some books which you enjoy whatever your age when you are reading them, Matilda, for me, was not one of them. I have seen the movie of course, but reading the book was very different. The

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The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens My rating: 2 of 5 stars The book is the first in the Black Cobra Series. It has characters from the Cynster and Bastion series coming in. While it was good to read about the stories of the side-characters from other series and follow-up on characters of the older series, the book itself was very O.K. The story of the Untamed Bride is the same, a group

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Love, Come to Me by Lisa Kleypas My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Well, it was uncomplicated. Typical romance written in the 80s and early 90s, when books mainly revolved around the dashing, smart, rich alpha male. There is nothing really special I really liked it because it took me to a time when I used to gorge on these.. happy and carefree days, when i could read, dream for sometime and

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See Jane Score by Rachel Gibson My rating: 3 of 5 stars I started reading this book as soon as I finished Simply Irresistible, the first book in the Chinooks Hockey Team series. I was hoping to find some of the same characters making a reappearance in a more meaty role. However, this book takes you forward a few years, where the two hockey players mentioned in Simply Irresistible have retired

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Well, its 2012! (I know its already been 3 months, but I am going to pretend I wrote this in Jan, so please, indulge me!) 2011 went pretty well in terms of books, I completed almost all the challenges which I took and also tried to keep up with the reviews. One challenge I did not even touch though was the Shakespeare Challenge. This is personally very sad for me as I started off the

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Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson My rating: 4 of 5 stars I didnt like it to start of with. I kept feeling like hitting Gorgeanne on the head and shouting at her to get a life! But, things get better, she does get hold of things and turns out to be ok. Its a classic love at first sight (almost) kind of story. I never get these type of stories but, it has been known to happen :). My

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Its been a roller coaster ride these last few months leaving me with no time and a huge writer's block. I'm sitting on my new sofa (yes, we have finally shifted into our new home.. again.. and also have a sofa!! You can know the happiness it gives me only if you have lived without a sofa for 2 years!) and wondering where did the last four months dissapear! I have been so

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I had posted in April about entering the South Asian Challenge, this is an update: There are six levels, South Asian Encounter - 1 book South Asian Wanderer - 3 books South Asian Explorer - 5 books South Asian Adventurer - 7 books South Asian Hero/Heroine - 10 books South Asian Guru - Over 10 books (you can set your own goal) I'm aiming for South Asian Heroine - 10 books My potential list

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I have recieved an award for my blog!! It is for people who have less than 200 followers! Thank you Jeanz :) (to check out her blog, click here)   These are the rules: 1. Thank the giver and link back to their blog: Thanks Jeanz for giving me award and your link is up above :) 2. Leave your top 5 picks for the award and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog:   &

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Book Details: Author: Lori Foster Publisher: Harlequin Book Summary:  Grade school teacher Carlie McDaniels trades in her frumpiness for the look of an exotic harem girl, at least for one costume party. So long, spinsterhood--and hello, tall, dark and handsome Tyler Ramsey.... Even after the best night of their lives, Tyler hasn't guessed the identity of his harem hottie...and Carlie

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I am a huge Harry Potter fan, and I believe that the series, is one of the finest books written. J.K Rowling has written the series so well that you can see it and feel it as you read. It  is one of the highest compliments paid to what is essentially a Children's/ YA book, that people from all age-groups are able to enjoy reading it. The release of the final installment in the Harry

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Its been soo long since I updated my blog. Most of you must have already forgotten about me. In the last month, we purchased our first house (Yippiiieee) and have been busy getting settled in. We are also being very brave and having some renovations done right away, as we stay here, so things are a little chaotic to say the least!  So, currently, we are living out of a suitcase, in one

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