by Zeenat Mahal
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Title: Haveli
ISBN: 978-1-927826-02-7
Genre: Romance
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Book Blurb:
Abandoned by her father, C. is brought up by her domineering, intractable grandmother, whom she privately refers to as ‘The Broad’. Raised in the closed environs of a haveli in Jalalabad, C. is rebellious, quick-witted and a self-proclaimed cynic.
So, when The Broad presents her with the ‘suitable’ Taimur as a possible husband, C. isn’t too happy with the arrangement, no matter how gorgeous ‘Alpha Male’ may be. As it happens, the feeling is mutual. Or is it?
And when C.’s long lost father enters the scene, things get really complicated…
Praise for Haveli:
Though Austen might have taken pause with some of Chandni’s wardrobe options, I think she would whole-heartedly approve of the buildup to the romance between Chandni and Taimur (who turns out to be a respectable gentleman even Mr. Darcy would approve of
The Lemon Review
Dear Ms. Mahal, I love your voice here!
Dear Author (Jayne S)
A reading treat both for eyes and for minds alike.
Books News India
A sweet romance with sparkling dialogue and a gallant hero. Just my favourite type of read. I look forward to more from this worthy author.
Maria Perry Mohan – Contemporary Romance Reviews
I will revisit it whenever I want to read a modern, Asian version of Jane Austen books.
Rekha Seshadri
What comes to mind with a setting of 1971, Nawabs and Haveli? Iridescent chandeliers, flowing gharara, shimmering dupattas, tinkling bangles, and an intense, magnetic hero, each of these things came alive for me from the first page when ‘C’ starts to pour tea under the watchful eyes of ‘The Broad’.
Ruchi Singh
Though Austen might have taken pause with some of Chandni’s wardrobe options, I think she would whole-heartedly approve of the buildup to the romance between Chandni and Taimur (who turns out to be a respectable gentleman even Mr. Darcy would approve of).
L Gregory Blog Review
Title: The Contract
Author: Zeenat Mahal
ISBN: 978-1-927826-15-7
Genre: Romance
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Book Blurb:
“…I’ll pay you a monthly salary to behave and appear for all practical purposes as my wife…If you agree, the marriage vows can be taken on the phone on Saturday, since I have an hour free in the morning.”
Circumstances have forced the young divorcée, Shahira, to accept Hussain’s unusual proposition. As per their contract, she’ll have his name, will be paid to look after his ailing mother and motherless daughter and will be left well alone by him. Perfect!
Until her new husband decides to stop playing by the rules…
Praise for The Contract:
One reason I love to read books set in a country other than my own is for the chance to vicariously live there for the duration of the story. "The Contract" allows me to do just that. It's packed with little details about life in Lahore, Pakistani families, weddings, Daahta Saheb and life in general."
Dear Author (Jayne S)
She is a blessed writer who spreads ‘the fragrance of motherland’ through her prose. She hails from Pakistan and her understanding of Pakistani culture and her admiration oozes from her stories and characters alike.
Books News India
A perfect leisure read which thrills and excites
NjKinny's World of Books
Read this story for the brilliant language, portrayal of emotions and strong female character (that is an indireads norm, I guess). A very enjoyable, short read.
Readers’ Muse
This book sure is a hidden gem that only a few lucky bookworms have discovered.
Prity Malhotra
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ABOUT ZEENAL MAHAL
Zeenat Mahal (@zeemahal) is an avid reader and has been writing for as long as she can remember. She has an MPhil in English literature from Government College Lahore and recently completed an MFA in creative writing from Kingston University, London.
Zeenat has eclectic tastes and an insatiable desire to learn. Her romances are a heady mix of the traditional and the contemporary, old world values face the challenges of a shrinking globe that impinge upon and help shape South Asian sensibilities.
She can be contacted on her FB page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zeenat-Mahal
