Business and Romance Collide

Rani Gupta, a talented architect, needs to succeed in her career. She was married in a traditional Indian marriage that ended in divorce followed with a romance with a co-worker that almost got her fired. It resulted in her having been passed over for promotion several times.

Now she has a chance to show what she can do. When her designs for a hotel owned by an Indian businessman, Arjun Singh, spark his interest and win her company the contract, she vows to keep their relationship strictly business. The unfortunate fact is that neither can deny their attraction and soon things move into dangerous waters.

The multi-cultural background for this novel is very interesting. Traditional Indian marriage arrangements are contrasted with the more informal arrangements in the United States. I admired the characters and their desire to chart their own path, particularly when family pressures were severe. It’s a good insight into the problems faced by people from one culture trying to adapt to another.

I liked Rani. She was likable and wanted desperately to succeed in her chosen field. I wasn’t as taken with Arjun. He is very sure of his appeal and keeps secrets the end up making problems for the couple.

If you’re interested in the problems of a multi-cultural romance, this is a good choice.

I received this book from Harlequin for this review.