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The
Accidental Wife by Simi K. Rao
About the Book:
From the author of Inconvenient Relations Simi K Rao!
If you enjoyed Inconvenient Relations, you'll love The Accidental Wife, a new contemporary romance from Simi K. Rao.
Some accidents are meant to happen…
Dr. Rihaan Mehta is a brilliant young neurosurgeon who has no inclination for love or marriage. According to him wives and girlfriends are annoying accessories that one can do without. But when his mother dangles the sword over his head in classic Bollywood style, he succumbs, and sets out in search of a bride who would fit his 'requirements'. But can Rihaan deal with what he gets instead?
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Simi K. Rao was born and grew up in both northern and southern
India before relocating to the U.S., where she has lived for several years. She
is the author of multicultural contemporary romantic fiction.The inspiration for her books and other creative projects comes from her own experience with cross-cultural traditions, lifestyles and familial relationships, as well as stories and anecdotes collected from friends, family and acquaintances.
Rao enjoys exploring the dynamics of contemporary American culture blended with Indian customs and heritage to reflect the challenges and opportunities many Indian-American women face in real life.
Much of Rao's down time is devoted to creative pursuits, including writing fiction, poetry and photography. She is an avid traveler and has visited many locations around the world.
A practicing physician, Rao lives in Denver with her family. Her published works include Inconvenient Relations and The Accidental Wife. She is currently at work on her next release.
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Excerpt/Other:
Rihaan
gave a wry shrug.
“Okay,
then let your mom choose your wife and live happily ever after with my
blessings,” Rudy said, grinning widely.
“No!
Never! I can’t!”
Rudy
looked puzzled. “What do you mean?”
“I
can’t get married to someone she chooses. I’ll be finished. All those
obligations, parties, demanding wife and in-laws. No way, man, I’d rather kill
myself.”
“But
that’s what marriage is all about—compromise.”
Rihaan
nodded. “Exactly. That’s why I’ve kept away from it this long. I don’t want to
compromise. I have no interest in assuming the role of a dutiful husband and
son-in-law. What I want is somebody who will stay out of my way. Mind her own
business while I mind mine.”
“You
don’t need a wife. You need a servant.”
“Don’t
get me wrong,” Rihaan said. “I just want someone who will comprehend me and my
work. I want to continue like I am now…without any distractions. She can do
what she wants; kitty parties, pujas,
whatever. Just don’t expect me to be a part of it. We’ll get a bigger place.
She’ll have all the luxuries she wants.”
“If
that is so, I agree. You won’t find a girl like that here. Even if you do, her
family won’t leave you alone.”
“Then
what am I to do?” Rihaan asked, feeling desperate.
“Maybe
you’ll find someone suitable back home?”
“Really?”
Rihaan was unconvinced. “Are girls less demanding there?”
“Well…that’s
for you to find out.” Rudy shrugged. “Besides, a guy like you is a dream catch.
Any father would give his right hand to get a son-in-law like you. Plus, the
perk of coming here to the States. Anyhow, that seems to be the only reasonable
option for you now.”
“How
am I supposed to find this mystery girl? Fly to India and search with a bloody
microscope?”
Rudy
shook his head in mock disbelief. “Pal, haven’t you heard of the world wide
web?”
Review:
A traditional love story in a
non-traditional setting. I loved
it. It had all the markings of a romance…boy
meets girl, boy does something stupid and loses girl, boy comes to his senses,
problems happen, boy gets girl. But
nothing else follows pattern.
The story takes a nationality that
often has arranged marriages and turns it on its head. The Indian culture is fascinating and this
story takes all that is best and mixes it in.
It is the perfect read for romance.
I
give this story 5 out of 5 clouds.
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