Rating - 4 /5 ★★★★

My Review

Where the Sun Never Sets is the story of Iti, who returns to her hometown, Mussoorie, after a long time due to COVID-19. She has to write a movie script and stay away from the people of her past. But she hardly has any idea to write nor control the unexpected stumble upon her ex-boyfriend and her forgotten best friend. She starts to read her old diaries to find ideas for her script but ends up with so many emotions and the greatest and worst memories of her past that she had buried for so long. It is a total nightmare or maybe the closer to moving on from where she is stuck.

Some stories play with your mind, and this book exactly does that. The author tricks you, confuses you, holds you in one moment, then surprises you with unexpected twists. The beginning of the book is slow, allowing you to get into the plot, but the end is rushed, much like a movie story. But I was most struck by Iti's growth over the years, a voyage of mental healing, and an exciting twist at the ending. The author wrote beautifully about young rebellious feelings, obstinate adults, and confusing relationships. Until the end, it never seemed like the story was about mental healing nor overburdening me with deep and more complicated thoughts.

This book is not a romance story but has elements of it. It is more about friendships, family, and acceptance of unexpected circumstances. The entire story is about re-discovering and mending herself, which has been lost somewhere in the past. When you read a story that mixes fiction and reality, you want the two to split at the end. The beauty of Mussoorie didn't explain the way I had expected.

An incredible read which has left an imprint on my heart. It holds a special place in my heart and mind. This book is written in the form of diary entries and feels like a quick read to me.

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Best Quotes of WSNS

We don't run away from places, we run away from people. 

People sometimes assume everything about you but in reality know nothing about you. 

You are not guilty about someone else progressing, you are guilty about not moving enough. 

Other side of fear lies freedom.

Anna’s dream is to graduate from the Paris Fashion Institute and live her life fully before her fixed marriage. And her wishes can only be fulfilled if her bodyguard, Santino, comes along with her. Getting Santino to guard her in Paris is easy for her, but breaking his control is hard. But Anna always desires him. This is the perfect time for her to get what she wants with her future plans intact. Santino always hates his bodyguard job, wants a way out of it, and Paris is his way out. For a long time, he had controlled himself, but away from home, every day, his rising anger and tension led him to burst. He is so deep in trouble as he already knows he has no future with Anna.

Anna has a sharp mouth and may be annoying and overwhelming at times. Regardless, I like her. But Santino is a surprise delight, going from arrogant to gentleman. The banter between both of them is to die for. It was fascinating to see Val and Dante's points of view. The story starts slow and fast in the middle and at the end. Its end and last twist are the most satisfying and spectacular parts. The story differs from Cora's previous bodyguard romance, which is also the reason I enjoyed reading this one.

This novel has a lot of potential. I wanted to read the mafia and political romance. I enjoy the interaction between Anna and Clifford, as well as his personality. He has far too many stories to tell that can breathe fresh life into it. I was expecting a love triangle but was greatly disappointed. The plot was so fast that I couldn't connect and barely felt Anna and Santino's relationship evolve. I was quite disappointed because Cora is great at slow romance, so I expected that to be there.

Finally, this novel is good for its powerful characters, great story, and new Outfit changes. And the promise of a fantastic story about the Outfit's next heir. Leonas, though, is what makes this novel memorable for me. Prior to reading this book, I didn't have any strong feelings about his novel, but now that I have, I am quite eager to read it.

Recommendations

• If you want to read a bodyguard mafia romance, a dark romance with drama and comedy, grab this book.
• It is perfect for new readers.
• Only for mature readers.

The Book Blurb

This book has stayed with me even after I read it some weeks ago. Books like this remind me of why I enjoy enemies to lovers' romance.

Gemma is perfect in her work; no one in the court competes with her. She has a dream of becoming a partner in a male-dominated firm. Ben Tate stood in her way, ruining her plans. She loathed Ben for so many reasons, especially his smug smile. But working with Ben on the case together can help to achieve her dream, so she makes an exemption this time. But, when Ben's smart mouth comes into play, it's hard to hold herself in control since a part of herself is ready to bend to him. The worse part, Ben is not letting her hold back.

This book is excellent in every way. Gemma's struggle is emotional, raw, and tangible. Gemma and Ben's banter is both hilarious and heated. The chemistry and tension feel as if they are both holding a knife to their throats, and then, boom!

Gemma is a cold and ruthless lawyer who dreams of HEA. She is so real that I can relate to her and feel her. It's hard to get a character like her, and I just love her. Though I read Ben from her view, there is nothing in me that does not love him for his sweet gestures.

The anguish and gradual burn are so powerful that they hum in my veins. This storyline is strong, with so many issues that it is hard to ignore. The book's prose is brilliant, and the devil part is phenomenal. The author did justice to the characters, the plot, and the enemies-to-lover romance. I enjoyed this book, felt, and loved it with an intensity to never forget.

Recommendations

• If you want to read enemies to lovers and office romances with drama and comedy, grab this book.
• It is perfect for new readers.
• Only for mature readers.
• You will love this book; if you enjoyed The Hating Game and the Spanish Love Deception.

The Book Blurb

Rating - 5 /5 ★★★★★

My Review

After reading this book, I am speechless and thoughtless. This book has gotten under my skin, and I cherish each and every page.

After losing his first love to his brother Ahaan's heart is broken. So he builds a wall to never love again and lets any girl into his heart, but destiny plays with him again. Purvi, a girl who annoys him, shares the space and drinks with him on the night he wishes to be alone. Purvi realizes in the morning that she had drunken unprotected sex with Ahaan. Now, she is pregnant, so she suggests marrying Ahaan to protect her baby and herself from the one person she fears the most—Ehsaas. Purvi's presence begins to heal Ahaan, and he recognizes his mistake in judging her. Purvi and Ahaan get closer, but Eshaas stands in the way, holding too many secrets in his hands to break them apart to win Purvi. Purvi must choose between her desire for Eshaas and the serenity that Ahaan brings. Ahaan stood by the side of his own story, but this time he vowed not to let anybody break his heart again.

Purvi is sassy, fiery, and carefree but hides perfectly in her dramatic charm. This daring and bold story is just made for Purvi. Purvi is indeed a bombshell; she always surprises me whenever she speaks. I adore her hate or love dynamic with Eshaas and also her anger or love with Ahaan. I absolutely love her as she grows more stunning and magnificent throughout the book. The banter between Ahaan and Purvi is both amusing and hot.

Ahaan, Oh! I have a special place for him. He is very different from the previous book, but I like his growth, maturity, and gentleness in this book. I enjoyed reading about his inner turmoil of loving someone again. I adore his wild thoughts about Purvi, giving me a glimpse of his old self. The chemistry and attraction between them are scorching hot.

Eshaas has a mysterious aura that makes it all the more curious to know. And the author nailed it. I had too many mixed feelings for him; at first, hate came naturally for him like Purvi, but as the secrets unraveled, I was drawn to him. His darkness pushes me over the edge. I was taken aback by the epilogue and am eager to read his book. However, I adore Saanj far more than I should and would like to hear more about her life secrets.

The plot is compelling, and the twist is both; pleasant and surprising, keeping me captivated until the end. The love triangle is impressively written. I am impressed with the author for remembering that Purvi is pregnant throughout the entire book and giving a different, non-cliché, and realistic reason for an unexpected pregnancy. I read the book slowly to make it last as long as possible. I love the way this story turns on a dark edge.

Toxic Love is a must-read slow-burn romance consisting of hate, love, revenge, forgiveness, and heartbreak.

• If you enjoy reading Indian books about love after marriage, one-night stands, and accident pregnancy romance, this one's for you.
• It's perfect for first-time readers.
• If you enjoy reading romantic suspense novels with an Indian touch, this book is for you.
• Only adult readers should read this.
• It can be read as a standalone.
• The author wrote it quite effectively for non-Indians to read.

Love was a dangerous emotion and caring for someone was a gateway to mending a broken heart, only to break it even more later. 

Love was the most confusing word in the world. It was the only word whose meaning changed with each individual. 

If you’re committed to somebody, you don’t allow yourself to find perfection in someone else. 

Heartbreak was the worst hangover ever. 

The remedy to forget the daunting past was to have something worth living for in the present. 

I wasn’t afraid of the darkness . I was afraid of my life without the lights. 

Love lacks the basic courtesy of knocking on the door of your heart before entering. You won’t know it has consumed your heart until it’s too late. 

Secrets between friends hurt. But when it’s between best friends, it hurts more. 

Sometimes, in the fit of rage, we don’t realize how and when we cross our line. 

Sometimes it takes us years to know about a person’s intentions and sometimes it can be just moments. 

When Love and Hope go hand in hand, either it breaks you or it makes you. 

It’s really difficult to hold back tears of separation of the one whom you love the most.

Rating - 5 /5 ★★★★★

My Review

Poppy and Alex speak to me! This book speaks to me! Alex and Poppy took me on the wonderful and awestruck sweet & salty ten summer beach vacations.

Poppy and Alex have been best friends since college, despite having entirely opposite personalities. Poppy hates living in Linfield, and Alex loves the place dearly and even dreams of growing old there. Their dreams keep them apart; summer vacations are the only way to catch up and meet in person for them. But something happened on their previous trip two years ago that caused a rift in their friendship. Since then, they haven't talked to each other. Poppy now wants to make one more vacation to mend things by persuading Alex to join her on vacation. Poppy has one more chance to mend their friendship, or it may be their last trip together.

People We Meet on Vacation give me a refreshing and lasting story on the friend-to-lover trope. The author brilliantly blends Alex and Poppy's maturity and immaturity, making the journey feel realistic. Poppy is a wild, risk-taking, passionate dreamer and traveler, whereas Alex is calm, collected, bookish, and a happy family man's dreamer. Both of them are adorable, and their banter is funny, even making you cry at times. I enjoy books that tell the story in both the present and the past and never let you get bored with any phase. This book just did that.

There are the things that I didn’t like, wanting others to have more space, but the present details overshadow them. This book’s pace is slow. Too slower for me, and that's clear the many mixed reviews for this book. Slow romance is bound to have too much space to make you cry, but there are only a few moments that occur.

Yet, it never loses its grip on you and manages to make you curious to go on with the book. This book was far too enjoyable for me. Reading this book makes me want to pack my bags and go to a beachy and wild place on vacation. The heartfelt romance and funny scenes with the perfect plot setting and beach vacation make this a special place for me.

• This book is not for everyone. Only read it if you love to read slower romances with friends-to-lovers tropes.
• Only suitable for mature readers.
• An excellent pick for new readers.
• If you appreciate reading travel stories, this is the book for you.

Purpose matters more than contentment. 

When you lose your happiness, it's best to look for it the same way you had look for anything else. 

Sometimes when you guess about people, you end up very wrong. 

It's always better to repair than to replace. 

Most of us are too scared to even ask what we want, in case we can't have it.

The Book Blurb

Being is Better by Marjorie Jackson first installment of Better Together series. Look into the book storyline and review from below.

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Rating - 5 / 5

My Review :

Bound by Honor is my first read from Cora Reilly's Mafia world. This book is filled with romance set against the backdrop of the dark Mafia life. The book's cover, title, and blurb fit in with the storyline.

The marriage of Luca and Aria was arranged by their father to maintain peace among the Chicago and New York Famiglia. The forced arrangement with no love or trust leads to a fatal betrayal that may destroy everything or establish a new relationship.

Aria is too innocent to belong in the mob world. She has a kind heart but is more mature, understands every rule in their world, and is willing to obey them. I admire the sibling bond Aria shares, and she practically raised them in a way. She has the option of marrying a killer or dying or fleeing her marriage, but she chooses to protect her sisters and stay with them, which I believe makes her braver. I'm not a big fan of stories about naïve girls, but this one makes me think about things differently and makes me appreciate Aria.

Luca is the future Capo and the man who everyone fears. Luca is a dominating alpha male who doesn't trust anyone and believes only in loyalty. Luca's relationship with his brother Matteo was remarkable, as was the bond he shared with Romero. Being a made man at a young age, being taught values by his father, and without any female presence in his life, the way he respects Aria's wish and does not touch her makes him likable for me.

Luca and Aria's slow development in their intimate relationship is too perfect. However, the major twist in the story doesn't have more space, and Aria's forgiveness comes too easily and quickly. I expected it to be a slow process and perhaps a good and extensive description of the event. It somehow makes the many previous events worthless. I wanted there to be fewer scenes of intimate moments but more explanations of those events. Even though I understand that Aria grew up accepting infidelity from other women in her male society. It pleases me that she raises her displeasure at the deception.

The theme of this book is dark and set in the world of the Italian Mafia, with violent scenes. This book also represents the male-dominated society's rules and their beliefs and behaviors toward women.

Reilly impressed me with the style she built her mafia worlds, dropping little puzzle pieces that can only be solved by reading the entire novels in the series and providing me with great stories for the future book. This book's writing style is too straightforward. Still, it held my interest till the very last page of this book. Bound by Honor is a pure romance book with few vague fight scenes, dark mob worlds, and harsh words. This book has a happy and open ending. I reread this book several times and truly enjoyed it each time.

Recommendation

• If you like to read only romance books that have some part of the Mafia, go for it.
• Only those over the age of eighteen can read it.
• If you are comfortable reading books with strong words, sex, and violent scenes, this is the book for you.
• If you are more of a feminist when reading the book, it may not go with your taste because it belongs to a male-dominated society.
• Perfect for every beginner who is searching for the same books.
• The book may have a Mafia presence, but there isn't any thrill, suspense but just certain twists that have to be in every romance book.

Best Line of Bound by Honor

I’ll go where you go no matter how dark the path. 

Wedding wasn’t about love or trust or choice. It was about duty and honor, about doing what was expected.  

I fell in love with you. I fought it. It’s the first battle I didn’t mind losing. 

Love is something girls hope for when they don't know better, something women long for when they lie awake at night, and something they'll only ever get from their children. Men don't have time for such notions. 

This was my world and Luca was my man, and I would go this path with him until the bitter end. 

Women in our world belonged to their husband. They were his property to deal with however he pleased.