Bøger af Jeevani Charika

A hilarious summer romance for fans of Emily Henry, Elena Armas and Ali Hazelwood!

Don't miss the next uplifting romance from the author of Playing for Love!

Don¿t miss this uplifting second-chance romance from the author of RNA award-shortlisted Playing for Love!

'A compelling, passionate and captivating must read!... I thoroughly enjoyed reading this beautiful book' Dash Fan Book Reviews Would you tell the truth, if it meant losing your one true love? Soma is a shy young woman adrift in a strange new country. After moving from Sri Lanka to Yorkshire to become a nanny to baby Louis, Soma tries to settle into life in the U.K., even if every day presents her with a new challenge, from trying new food or getting to grips with the language. But the one thing Soma never counted on was falling in love. When she meets Sahan, a Sri Lankan student at the local university, the two feel an instant attraction. Meeting in secret so that Sahan can teach Soma English, their friendship quickly blooms into something more. But their differing backgrounds - Soma is from poverty, while Sahan is the son of a wealthy family and cousin to Soma's employer - means they have to hide their love from the world. While they bare their souls to each other, Sahan has no idea that Soma is hiding a huge secret from him - but as her lies come crashing down, Soma is faced with an impossible choice. Should she tell the truth - even if means losing Sahan? A moving, unique and utterly engrossing love story, previously published as This Stolen Life, about how well we really know the person we fall in love with - readers of Amanda Prowse, Jojo Moyes and Diane Chamberlain will be captivated. Readers are loving When Soma Met Sahan: 'When Soma Met Sahan 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. Perfect for a holiday read.' (5 stars) Goodreads reviewer 'It was a simple story with plenty of twists to keep a reader hooked, and the added dash of culture that may be unfamiliar to some, but gives it the spice to make you savour it.' (5 stars) Goodreads reviewer I really enjoyed reading about these two women, Soma and Yamuna...The opening was tense and exciting, and there was a definite pageturner aspect to the story as I waited for Soma's past to catch up with her.' Goodreads reviewer 'What a captivating story...it pulled me instantly with its heart wrenching emotion' Netgalley reviewer 'The story was not complex, it was not simple, it was just perfect. The characters were relatable and real.' A Soccer Mom's Book Blog

'I loved it! I read this book in a (very pleasant) day' Sue Moorcroft, Sunday Times bestselling author 'Captured perfectly the essence of the fake-dating trope... Really enjoyable and fun.' NetGalley reviewer, Niro is a photographer who's lost the joy of taking photos. Burned by a bad break-up, she's in desperate need of inspiration. Vimal is determined to win back his ex-girlfriend. When he hears she's bringing her new boyfriend on a group holiday, he impulsively declares that he's bringing a plus one too. Their mutual friends have the perfect solution: Niro can pretend to be Vimal's new girlfriend and join the holiday. Imagine the incredible photographs she could take in the Swiss alps... She's not thinking about love. He's thinking about someone else. Can they fake a picture-perfect relationship - or will real feelings get in the way? Don't miss this funny and uplifting fake-dating romance for fans of The Kiss Quotient and The Love Hypothesis! Readers LOVE Picture Perfect! 'Quirky, original and charming... I absolutely loved it.' Kathleen McGurl 'Amazing!!!! This book was literally the best thing I've ever read.' NetGalley reviewer, 'A total binge-worthy, adorable rom-com story... Has it all: life, love, friendship, laughter, and finding happiness amongst it all.' NetGalley reviewer, 'I absolutely loved this story... I raced through this book and loved it, especially the ending. READ IT!' NetGalley reviewer, 'Love how romantic the story is... Really enjoy it.' NetGalley reviewer, 'Totally recommend this book. Really enjoyed it.' NetGalley reviewer,

'LOVED it... Romantic, witty, insightful and engaging.' Sue Moorcroft, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Home in the Sun'Fabulous... A perfect lazy Sunday read... Such a treat!' Sarah Bennett, bestselling author of the Mermaids Point seriesWhen Sam's not working on her fledgling business, she spends her time secretly video-gaming. Her crush is famous gamer Blaze, and she's thrilled when she's teamed up with him in a virtual tournament.But what Sam doesn't know is that Blaze is the alter ego of Luke, her shy colleague - and he has a secret crush too.Luke has a crush on Sam.Sam has a crush on Blaze.How will this game of love play out?A fun, feel-good romance for fans of You've Got Mail, Helen Hoang, Jasmine Guillory and Lindsey Kelk.Readers LOVE Playing for Love!'Incredibly difficult to put down... I loved the characters so much. I refused to stop reading for food... Drink... Sleep! I needed to see how the story ended... You need to read this book!' NetGalley reviewer An adorable, uplifting romance... Easily one of the best romances I have read in the past year.' NetGalley reviewer I loved this book!!!... I would wholeheartedly recommend.' NetGalley reviewer I devoured this... A light-hearted fun read.' NetGalley reviewer I can't express how much I loved this book... I devoured the story and finished it in a day.' NetGalley reviewer The banter was great. The relationships between the characters were even better.And the romance was fabulous. I couldn't have picked a better book.' NetGalley reviewer Absolutely brilliant! This is the book I never knew I needed to read!' NetGalley reviewer Absolutely loved this book! Stayed up way too late to finish it.' NetGalley reviewer Funny, uplifting, true to life, relatable, and cheerful. If you need cheering up this is the perfect book for you.' NetGalley reviewer Will make you feel warm inside.' NetGalley reviewer A great read.' NetGalley reviewer A very special book.' NetGalley reviewer I loved this book.' NetGalley reviewer

An emotional, page-turning read about love, family and the secrets we keep, for fans of Amanda Prowse, Ayisha Malik and Balli Kaur Jaswal.Shortlisted for The Goldsboro Books Contemporary Romantic Novel Award 2020.It was the perfect marriage... until they fell in love. After attending Oxford University, Chaya is torn between her duty to family and her life in the UK since her traditional Sri Lankan parents want her to settle down.Gimhana is hiding his sexuality from his family, and 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. Together they have everything - friendship, stability and their parental approval. But when both Chaya and Gimhana find themselves falling in love with other people, they’re left with an impossible decision – risk everything they’ve built together or finally follow their heart?Jeevani Charika writes women's fiction and contemporary romances with a hint of British cynicism. There's a whole lot of other stuff she could tell you - but mainly: she's a former scientist, an adult fan of Lego, an embarrassing mum, a part-time geek, and a Very Short Person.She also writes romantic comedy under the pen name Rhoda Baxter. So why the two names? Well... Jeevani writes about British-Sri Lankan main characters. Rhoda, not so much.

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 ReviewsThis 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

I love it!''A lovely, feel good story''Highly recommended''I could not put this book down once I had started''I adored this book, it is feisty, romantic, and clearly a lot of love and research has gone into the story''A beautiful, feel good, romantic book''It kept me hooked from start to finish''A hug in a book!