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Bezig met laden... A Convenient Marriagedoor Jeevani Charika
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HTML:It was the perfect marriage... until they fell in love. Chaya is a young woman torn between her duty to family and her life in the UK. While her traditional Sri Lankan parents want her to settle down into marriage, what they don't know is that Chaya has turned away the one true love of her life, Noah, terrified of their disapproval. Gimhana is hiding his sexuality from his family. It's easy enough to pretend he's straight when he lives half a world away in the UK. But it's getting harder and harder to turn down the potential brides his parents keep finding for him. When Chaya and Gimhana meet, a marriage of convenience seems like the perfect solution to their problems. Together they have everything - friendship, stability and their parents' approval. But when both Chaya and Gimhana find themselves falling in love outside of their marriage, they're left with an impossible decision ?? risk everything they've built together, or finally follow their heart? Will they choose love, or carry on living a lie? An emotional, page turning read about love, family and the secrets we keep, for fans of Amanda Prowse, Ayisha Malik and Susan Lewis. Praise for Jeevani Charika: 'A compelling, passionate and captivating must read!...I thoroughly enjoyed reading this beautiful book' Dash Fan Book Reviews This Stolen Life is a journey that is not to be missed...this story moved me beyond measure...I just know it will be one book that will stay with me in the coming months.' Stacy is Reading 'I loved this book... Jeevani Charika has created such soulful characters that they make reading this book an absolute pleasure... This is a heart-warming 5 star read.' (5 stars) Jan's Book Buzz 'truly engaging characters that are believable and a story that is applicable the world over. I found myself not wanting to put the book down.' Jen Med's Book Reviews 'filled with emotional turmoil and love, this is a story that took me completely by surprise. A gorgeous and memorable gem of a book with well written and likeable characters who will stay with me for some time to come.' Cal Turner Reviews 'The story is gripping, emotional and really unique... I loved it and I heartily recommend it.' Goodreads reviewer 'From the very first few pages I was hooked... This was just beautiful in many ways.' (5 stars) Goodreads reviewer Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Cultural expectations can play a huge part in how people live their lives...or don’t live their lives. Wanting to please family, even if it means ultimately hurting oneself, is so ingrained from birth that it often can harm the person who lives a lie or gives up the person they love. In this story Gimhana is hiding who he truly is and playing a part and Chaya is afraid to be with the person that probably could have made her whole and the person she was meant to be.
Gimhana and Chaya think they have the perfect solution that will allow them friendship, someone to come home to and also provide stability and normalcy. What is the solution? Why, get married...though just a marriage of convenience. By marrying “suitable” partners they will also manage to get their families off their backs and stop all of the nagging they hear about getting married. And, though again living a lie, though a different one, they do seem to be getting along okay...at least for awhile.
This book had me hoping that Gim and Chaya would eventually find a way to live with the people that truly made them happy. They went through so much for so many years that I was sure they deserved some true happiness. Their lives do eventually turn out okay but they have some tough times before they achieve the HEA they deserve.
Well written and thought provoking I found myself wondering how difficult it would be to give up so much to please parents. Having lived in countries where homosexuality is still a crime I felt for Gimhana in ways I might not otherwise have. I know people that have given up the “love of their life” because of parental pressure and remembering them also came to mind as I read. So, definitely a book that made me think and care and hope the two would find peace after so many years of just existing.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hera for the ARC – This is my honest review.
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