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Image Source: Microsoft Clipart Exquisite she appeared In the yellow top that glared Under the honeyed sun rays I wish that as it is the time stays My eardrums danced in joy On the mellifluous voice so coy* For a moment my mind went blank I wondered if it was some kind of a prank Approaching her with courage Emotion so wild that broke the barrage* Merely couple of feet away  I started to pray Talking on the phone she smiled God knows how many times I tried Turning backwards she walked away before we could meet Crushing the pieces of my heart which lay under her feet. Click here to read Let me be your lover tonight...  *Coy here is reference to a pretence of shyness or modesty which is intended to be alluring (especially with reference to a woman) *Barrage here is used as similar to an artificial barrier across a river to prevent flooding.

Jacob Hills by Ismita Tandon Dhankher Title :- Jacob Hills Author :- Ismita Tandon Dhankher Number of Pages :- 263 Publisher :- Harper Collins Genre :- Fiction/Suspense My Verdict:- Looking at the cover of the book, I was sure that it is going to be a suspense novel. I flipped on back side of the book and was happy from my guessing that yes it is a suspense fiction. I instantly bought it. The author takes us to lives of army personnel and the way their lifestyles are. Stuck in middle of the murder mystery is Eva, who is an Anglo-Indian wife of Maj. George Chandy. The murdered woman's body has the marks of cigarette burns similar to the marks which are also visible on a six year old little girl. The story will take you to a breathtaking journey of lives of Capt. Rana who ignores his pregnant wife Heena. Lt. Col. Gary Randhawa and his wife Pam who are involved in running a swinger couples' club. Maj. George Chandy and his wife Eva. The thing whi...

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A Mysterious Death at Sainik Farms by Rukmani Anandani Title :- A Mysterious Death at Sainik Farms Author :- Rukmani Anandani Number of Pages :- 240 Publisher :- Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd. Genre :- Fiction My Verdict:- When I picked this book, the thing in my mind was to read a book which has an interesting story and is a quick read; one that can be read during the evening snack hours. I browsed through Flipkart and came across this book. Without thinking about it for the second time, I ordered it. Now coming to the storyline, it is about a rich businessman, Ugrasen who is found dead at the Sainik farms residence. The way the author has started the story is compelling and is successful in creating an air of suspense. The cute thing about the story I liked was the role played by Anjali, Ugrasen's fourteen year old niece who sets out to unravel the mystery. Also, the role played by the private investigator Ganpati Iyer is very much interestin...

Image credit: Microsoft Clipart The darkness luring the sky Sun kissing it goodbye Welcoming the night I can't have you out of sight The silky auburn hair Oh, That skin so fair Keeps my heart pounding Secret desires compounding Beautiful night, stars gazing My lips on your neck, grazing Smooth and fleecy* texture Love that naughty gesture You take my breath away In the middle I sway Tonight, let me be your lover I want this wait to be over... Click here to read A delightful walk... *The word fleecy is used to describe a feathery or velvety texture of the skin here.

Tell Me Your Dreams by Sidney Sheldon Title :- Tell Me your Dreams Author :- Sidney Sheldon Number of Pages :-  341 Publisher :- Harper Collins Genre :- Fiction (based on actual cases) My Verdict:- When I was about to finish The Best Laid Plans by Sidney Sheldon, I realized that I couldn't get enough of the author. The more I read his works, more I fall in love with his writings. Probably the most translated author and a master storyteller are well suited compliments for Sidney Sheldon. The book involves three women who are suspected of committing brutal murders. The spine chilling thrill while reading the story with each and every page taking the story to another level will keep you engrossed in the story. The best thing I like about Sidney Sheldon is his timing. He knows just perfectly when to grow the suspense and when to reveal the truth.  Well, this book didn't disappoint me and I am sure that it will not disappoint you as well. Every c...