Category: King in Hiding

Three Tales of Love, Secrets, and Second Chances

If you’re in the mood for historical romance set in medieval India, don’t miss these heartfelt stories of love blooming under the weight of secrets and duty.

đź’” King in Hiding â€“ Princess Lalitha’s world unravels when her father vanishes during battle. Injured and desperate, she accepts help from a mysterious stranger who offers to escort her home. As they travel together, she finds herself drawn to him—unaware that he is King Dushyant, the very man who has imprisoned her father. Can love take root when betrayal lies at its heart?

🎭 Prince in Exile â€“ Prince Giri is living in hiding as a playwright when he discovers two soul-stirring poems that inspire his next play. He doesn’t know the poet is actually Princess Suryavati, who has been mute since childhood and writes under a man’s name. When Suri sees her secret verses come alive on stage, she longs to write more—and to know the man behind the play. But how can love bloom when both lovers wear masks?

đź‘‘ Broken King â€“ In this poignant novella, Princess Neela is desperate to escape a marriage arranged by her father. Her only hope is a once-great king, now drowning in grief and drink. As she tries to awaken the hero in him, she finds her own heart unexpectedly entangled. Can two broken souls find the courage to rescue each other?

Each story is rich in emotion, steeped in history, and filled with yearning. Perfect for readers who love romance with depth and soul.

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It is more than a month

I cannot believe King in Hiding has been out for more than a month. This is my first historical romance novel. King Dushyant captures Princess Lalitha’s father on the battlefield, but finds himself captivated by her. Without revealing his identity, he offers to escort her on the journey home to her kingdom — and Lalitha feels an undeniable pull towards her mysterious escort. But what happens when the truth comes out?

That first meeting sets the tone for the rest of the book

Princess Lalitha is riding alone on a horse while she encounters King Dushyant and the ground. But this damsel in distress does not want to be rescued.

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My virtual bookshelf

I use Goodreads as my virtual bookshelf. A good book recommended by a trusted source goes into my TBR pile. I use Goodreads to track the books I have read, and I am doing great against my 2023 Reading Challenge. Reading brings me joy, so I don’t see these Reading Challenges as a competition. I see it more as an accomplishment.

I have several fiction and non-fiction categories to shelve a book into. I find this organization useful to find books I have read, especially when friends ask for book recommendations. I create new shelves when I read a book that does not quite fit on my existing shelves, and I decide it needs its own space. I recently made a new shelf called women-in-stem for novels that featured female protagonists working in the stem field. I have three books filed under this, and I am sure I will be adding many more.

My newest novel, King in Hiding, can be shelved under Historical Romance, Medieval Romance, and Romance. If you have more create shelves for a novel like this, please let me know in the comments.

Exclusive Preorder Discount for my Loyal Readers!

I am thrilled to announce that my upcoming historical romance novel, “King in Hiding,” is now available for preorder! As a token of my heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering support, I am offering an exclusive discount to my beloved readers.

You can preorder your copy of “King in Hiding” at a special discounted price. The price will go up after the launch on June 15, 2023. 

Amid a battle, a chance encounter between a young king and a spirited princess sets the stage for a passionate and unforgettable romance. 

With its compelling characters, captivating plot twists, and lush historical backdrop, this tale will transport you to another time and leave you breathless with every turn of the page.

As one of my loyal readers, I want to express my gratitude by extending this special offer to you. Seize this opportunity to be among the first to embark on this unforgettable journey. Preorder “King in Hiding” now at the discounted price and ensure you don’t miss a single moment of this enchanting romance.

Thank you once again for your unwavering support and for being a cherished member of my literary community. I can’t wait to share this extraordinary adventure with you!

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Have you ever experienced this fear?

“I am scared of marrying the wrong person”: This is a timeless fear. It is normal for such doubts to crop up when considering such a big decision. Unlikely they will turn out to be a vampire or werewolf, whether you desire or dread such an outcome. My characters have a real reason for such an apprehension.

During medieval times my stories are set at, marrying the wrong man could doom a woman’s life. In a culture where marriages last a lifetime, and a woman’s fate is tied to her husband’s, a cruel husband could physically and mentally assault his wife. And usually, there was no recourse for a woman. So my female protagonists are worried about marriage. How they navigate these challenges is a recurring subject in my books.

In the Land of Magadha trilogy, Princess Meera fears marrying Prince Amar. Her courage and ingenuity save her life, but she pays a steep price for that.

In King in Hiding, Princess Lalitha is offered a rare opportunity to choose her groom. After hearing her parents’ story, Lalitha worries about making a mistake. During the period of this story, there is no marriage counselor or divorce to rectify a wrong decision. She has to self-reflect on what she is looking for in her relationship. But the biggest question is will she trust her instinct? Or will she let that fear hold her back from experiencing love?

How do you celebrate Spring?

Spring was welcomed in many ways in ancient India. One such is the Vasantotsava festival. Poet Kalidasa describes the festival as a time when the “earth is fragrant with new flowers.” Ratnavali, the classic Sanskrit play by Emperor Harsha, has vivid descriptions of this festival, and I used them as my reference in my latest book, “King in Hiding.”

Excerpt:

Near the village square, sweet music rose to the accompaniment of a mellow drum. Young maidens wearing flower ornaments danced to the beat while men wearing Asoka leaf wreaths threw turmeric and vermillion powder on them. The spilled dust caused the women’s saris to appear like molten gold.

“It is the Vasantotsava festival,” he said in a strange tone.

This historical romance story is available as serial episodes in Kindle Vella. I will be publishing two episodes a week. The first three episodes are free to read. If you enjoy them, please give the episodes a thumbs up, so other readers can find them.