I have been simply drowning in work the past couple of weeks, and no let up in sight. Not till October at least. Le sigh!
In terms of entertainment, all I can just about manage is some lighthearted chick-lit, maybe a romance or two. One such book I read recently, which was quick n easy, entertaining, and not too taxing for my overworked brain was It's my Girlfriend's Wedding by Sahil Rajput.
About the Book
Tall, rich and handsome, Vivan is the most sought-after bachelor. Recently returned from London, he is the one and only scion of Bakshi Group of Companies.
~ Synopsys from Amazon
A perfect gentleman, an astute businessman, Vivan Bakshi has it all. But he is about to lose his girlfriend to someone else! Left with her wedding invitation, what will Vivan do?
From a silver spoon existence to roadside dhaba drudgery, Vivan undertakes it all as he sets off in search of his love, finding a lot more into the bargain.
A pacy romance, this tale is a revelation that True Love doesn't come that easy. It demands hard work!
My Review
I'm going to keep this review short and sweet, just like the book. It's a very simple story. Vivan is rich and handsome, newly returned from abroad somewhere and taking over his father's business. Maya one of the employees catches his eye, and soon they are in a hot and heavy romance. And it's really hot and heavy (going by Indian standards).
When things turn serious between them, will Vivan be able to put aside his other priorities in life and man up, and marry her? At first, it doesn't seem like it. When she tells him, she is marrying someone else, he is more worried about a business deal he is pursuing.
So, a million dollars are more important than our relationship, right?
In a huff, she leaves him. Soon he comes to realize the folly of running off chasing business deals while the woman of his dreams marries someone else.
What follows next is a very DDLJ-ish style of story, where he tries to convince her to break off the engagement (easy), but also win over her family and get them to accept him as a suitable groom (not so easy).
I don't want to give away further details, as the fun is in the reading.
Suffice is to say that Vivan has to really use all his wits and charm to get his happily ever after with Maya. It was entertaining reading to see how posh and polished Vivan is thrown out of his comfort zone in a semi-rural place, and heartwarming to read how well he is able to adapt and relate to the people around him. Really a great hero!
Overall, I thought this was a good book if you are looking for some light airport reading, or like me are stressed to the max, and just need something not too taxing to read, this book is it.
Huge thanks to Fingerprint Publishing for sending me this book for review consideration.
