What a morning I am having! I am actually in bed feeling rough and tired because as I said on Stream of Consciousness Saturday, Hubby and I have got the nasty Covid!
But I wanted to republish my review of Ritu Bhathal’s Marriage Unarranged. Well so far I messed with my Goodreads and Amazon account trying to find it and now I feel stressed out! There is no point in worrying is there. So I am going to write another review from memory, after all I loved this book so much that I have read it twice and I have the paperback as well as the book on my Kindle. So before I fall asleep again or mess anything else up here we go!
News first!
Ritu has now signed with Spellbound Books and will be writing at least two more books in what Spellbound Books are calling The Rishtay Series, with book two coming out in June 2023! Rishtay means relationships, which covers both romantic and familial relationships that are at the heart of this whole series.
Marriage Unarranged is like diving into another culture and time. Set at the beginning of this Millennium we are totally transported into Aashi’s world. Family, culture, friends, bad reactions from Ravi’s family and travel…not only travel to India but Aashi’s journey to maturity.
As the story unfolds we see what a cad Aashi’s fiance Ravi is…how he is a liar and a cheat. Luckily for Aashi her family and her best friend Kiran are there to catch her as she falls.
Now a trip was planed to India with her mother to buy wedding Sarees and the like, that is changed to a holiday for Aashi, her two lovely brothers and Kiran. A trip of discovery for everyone in the group. This is where the book turned into a film inside my head, a Bollywood film. I was transported by the sights, sounds, history and smells of India. We travel on planes, trains and by foot, visit Markets, temples and even business places with Sunny, Aashi’s eldest brother.
Plus a chance encounter with a handsome stranger on the plane and a friendship made bodes well for all. I am not going to tell you any more because you need to read for yourselves, this is a book definitely do not to miss.
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Ritu can be found at :
Twitter: @RituBhathal
Lets just throw in a little East meets West music.
willowdot21 
Jun 06, 2022 @ 08:51:36
sounds wonderful and full of life! hope you two begin to turn the corner soon and feel better
Jun 06, 2022 @ 09:09:06
We are on the way, just achy tired and brain fogged!
It’s a lovely book I can’t recommend it enough 💜
Jun 06, 2022 @ 10:31:15
It’s a great book Beth and we are getting there 💜
Jun 06, 2022 @ 09:50:17
How can anyone not want to read this book after such an enthusiastic review? I see you and your hubby well on the other side of your health concerns, dear Willow! ❤
Jun 06, 2022 @ 10:10:44
It’s a wonderful book I really think you’ll love it plus there is so much more to come.
We are both still positive but have just decided to rest and take paracetamol until we feel better 💜
Jun 06, 2022 @ 10:23:37
This book is a lovely read! Please take care of you and the hubs. Rest and recuperate! 💜💚💛
Jun 06, 2022 @ 10:27:14
It is a lovely book, we are taking care thank you 💜
Jun 06, 2022 @ 13:25:52
I’m adding you to my healing list, Willow. ❤
Jun 06, 2022 @ 13:45:51
Thank you Colleen much appreciated 💜💜
Jun 06, 2022 @ 11:31:39
So glad you posted the picture, because I couldnt remember her name! Now I know.
Not sure I’ll enjoy the story, but maybe if I skip over finding out he’s a cad, I’ll like it lots!
Jun 06, 2022 @ 10:12:36
Oh! Am sure you will love it 💜
Jun 06, 2022 @ 11:32:35
PS Hope you both feel better soon 🙂
Jun 06, 2022 @ 10:11:58
Thank you Jemima 💜
Jun 06, 2022 @ 12:23:28
Aw thank you my lovely Sis! 💜💜💜
Jun 06, 2022 @ 10:27:27
A pleasure 💜🙂
Jun 06, 2022 @ 13:23:32
Get well soon, Willow. Covid is known for brain fog but I hope you have a light case. Thank heavens it’s now like getting the regular flu.
Jun 06, 2022 @ 13:47:32
Thank you Noelle, Yes indeed and I don’t think it lasts as long either 💜💜
Jun 06, 2022 @ 16:04:34
Lovely review and sound like a fun story
Jun 06, 2022 @ 16:42:00
It’s a brilliant book you will love it 💜
Jun 06, 2022 @ 23:52:13
Great job writing this from memory! I hope you feel better and better every day!
Jun 07, 2022 @ 03:47:26
It is a fantastic book , a, once read completely stored in your head book. I think you’d love it.. as to getting better we are getting there 💜
Jun 07, 2022 @ 01:00:46
Worry about the nasty Covid got you and you r hubby. Hope you’ll feel better soon. Some of my friends got the new virus and they all recovered. Your review is lovely. ❤
Jun 07, 2022 @ 03:38:02
Thank you Miriam, we are getting there. The book is lovely you would definitely enjoy it 💜
Jun 07, 2022 @ 18:40:59
Good to hear that, Willow! The new virus is not so terrible, from what I heard from the news. ❤
Jun 07, 2022 @ 05:51:45
Lovely review, for a lovely book. I enjoyed it so much too. So sorry to hear you both have covid, get well soon, Willow. x
Jun 07, 2022 @ 08:21:01
It’s a great book, thank you we are getting there 💜
Jun 07, 2022 @ 08:22:31
Glad to hear, Willow. 🙂 x
Jun 07, 2022 @ 08:26:36
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Jun 07, 2022 @ 09:23:48
Lovely review, Willow. Well done writing it from memory. Wishing you and hubby a speedy recovery. KL ❤
Jun 07, 2022 @ 08:27:44
It’s a fantastic book K.L. you’ll love it . Thank you for your good wishes 💜💜
Jun 21, 2022 @ 19:47:48
Willow, I’m so sorry to hear that you and your husband have had covid! (I’m far behind reading again.) How are you both doing?
Jun 21, 2022 @ 20:06:03
We are on the mend though I am doing better than hubby. 💜 How are you guys doing 💜
Jun 21, 2022 @ 20:21:38
We’re managing, though I’m continuing to deal with “long covid” which has been debilitating. Hope you both feel completely over covid really soon. I’ll try to stay in better touch with you. (My comments must be brief these days, but please know I think of you!) ❤❤❤
Jun 21, 2022 @ 21:47:12
I often think of you too Betty and I also often pick up your book.
I think my husband might have long Covid I do hope not. Stay safe and well 💜💜
Jun 21, 2022 @ 21:52:15
Betty I am always delighted to see you here. I am always off to bed when you arrive… God bless 💖
Jun 21, 2022 @ 21:54:18
Thank you, Willow. Have a restful night. Love and blessings to you! ❤❤
Jun 21, 2022 @ 21:54:31
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