You know what I believe the romance novel world needs? More diversity! That includes (but isn't limited to) people of colour, multicultural couples, people with disabilities, people who are not cishet, and protagonists that are 'older'.
For the latter, I turn to Sudesna Ghosh, a prolific Indian author who loves cats and often writes stories with atypical heroines. Let's hear what she has to say about her latest release!
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Author Speak

As promised, my new story has an older protagonist. When I say ‘older’ I mean that my protagonist is over 40 years old. In my previous stories, the heroines have been in their thirties. I love writing about single women who aren’t going crazy in the pursuit of love but somehow end up finding it. One Day in October is set in the week after Durga Puja, a time when the city of Kolkata is trying to get over its festive mood and life is just starting to get back to normal. Gita’s character was inspired by an older friend of mine who loves to bake and should open her own café or bakery soon!

Blurb

Gita is 40+, single and not ready to mingle. She has her own structured daily life and a cafe to run. She also has her elderly parents who are a handful. One day, when enough is enough, Gita decides to leave her comfort zone. That one day, turns out to be extra special.

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Excerpt

Gita was speechless. She gripped her bag before it could fall to the floor. Her father pretended to read the paper which he’d already finished an hour ago.
Looking her mother in the eye, she said, “Ma, I don’t even like the idea of women marking their foreheads with vermillion or anything else to show they belong to a man.”
Her mother frowned. “But I saw you crying,” she insisted.
Gita wanted to throw a cake at her mother. It was fortunate that there was no cake nearby that day. 
“No. The priest was doing the rituals next to you all, remember? I got teary because of the smoke from the millions of incense sticks, Ma,” she rolled her eyes.
Shutting the door behind her, Gita heard her mother call out, “Get me some brownies for tea!”
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​Sudesna (Sue) Ghosh is an author based in Kolkata, India. She’s a graduate of University of Rochester (USA) and an ex-features journalist. Her short stories and feature articles have appeared in major newspapers and magazines across India. Along with being a full-time reader and writer, Sue does what she can for stray animals and loves to spend time with her rescue cats.
 
Twitter: @sudesna_ghosh
Instagram: @sudesna_meow

Book title - Beyond the Truth (Book 2 in the Forgotten Trilogy)
Amazon link - https://smarturl.it/beyondthetruth

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Blurb:

They say facing trials makes you strong and dealing with trauma makes
you a fighter. But how much misfortune can one person endure? How much
more heartbreak should I face until I can’t anymore?

When Damien remembered our son, I thought my battle was over. Little
did I realize that my war had only just begun.

In this clash of wills, only one of us can emerge victorious. And it will be me!

I’m a mother.

I’m a wife.

I’m a survivor.

I am just another regular girl from India.

My name is Aaliya Singh Talbot and I am also the eighth Duchess of Kittridge!

And I will fight against all odds to keep my family safe.

That is a promise!

Beyond the Truth is Book 2 in the Forgotten Trilogy - the journey of
an Indian girl trying to win back the love of her British husband who
has forgotten her.  You have to read Book 1 before reading this.


About the author:

Sapna Bhog is an author from India who writes contemporary novels. As
a self-proclaimed die-hard romantic, her books are filled with
swoon-worthy heroes and feisty heroines who clash all the time, but do
get their happy ever after. Sapna has always surrounded herself with
books and when she is not writing she is reading. Originally from
Dubai, she now lives in Western India with her husband, kids and a
Siberian Husky. Sapna gave up a successful IT career and took a foray
into writing and has never looked back since. Her favorite pastimes
are reading, writing, traveling and shopping – not necessarily in that
order. She loves to hear from readers. So do give her a shout if
you’ve read any of her books.

Cute title, interesting blurb, lovely cover - what more could one want? Check out this new release by an author friend of mine!

Blurb: 

What happens when you can't let your first love go? What happens when you keep hoping that the one that got away, will be yours again...forever?

Sue is short, vivacious and dreamy. Viv is tall, spirited and focussed. Dressed to the nines on School Social, she bewitches him. He kisses her. She kisses him back. They fall in love. But the kiss that should have sealed their love, becomes their undoing. 

Sue is truly, madly and crazily in love with him. There is no one like Viv. She pines for him, but he can't be hers. Days go by and she isn't over him. 

When she finally lets him go and is ready to start over, he walks into her life again. 

Hearts are broken. Promises are shattered. Lives are wrecked. Love is tested. 

In a tale transcending time, Sue and Viv weave a story of love like none other. Will hope, trust and love win the test of time? From Lucknow, to Delhi to London, will Sue finally have Viv forever? 

Buy Link: www.amazon.in/dp/B08DMJ7HCN

Esha Pandey, is an author and a police officer. She made her debut as an author with her book I Will Meet You There, a collection of short stories.
Esha is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the 2010 batch. She has a Masters in International Relations and Masters of Philosophy in American Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi. Before becoming a civil servant, she dabbled with the idea of being a journalist and worked with Times of India as a copyeditor. She has won a United Nations FPA Award for Excellence for the “Best Short Story”. 
Esha has kept her passion for writing alive through her tough assignments in policing because writing is music for her soul. Her TDH hero is her partner for life, her husband Rajiv, who supports her in all her endeavors. When she is not doing either, policing or writing, she is busy dealing with her two bundles of naughtiness, her sons.
She can be reached at twitter.com/PandeyEsha and https://www.facebook.com/EshaPandeyAuthor/. 
Insta: @eshapandey27

What happens when a cat mom is also an author? Why, she writes cats into her stories and books, of course! That's one thing I love about Sudesna Ghosh, and it looks like her latest will be no exception. Feast your eyes on the cute cover!
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Blurb

Newly single and fresh into a great job, Mita isn’t looking for a relationship. There’s her sweet, good looking colleague who reminds her of someone she’d rather forget. And then there’s the temptation of no strings attached pleasure. She is a woman trying to figure out what she wants and she’s in no hurry — until a furry little creature comes into her life, forcing her to make a choice.

A romance novella set in Kolkata, India.

It’s sexy. It’s cute. It’s heart-warming.

COMING SOON!
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Sudesna (Sue) Ghosh is an author based in Kolkata, India. She’s a graduate of University of Rochester (USA) and an ex features journalist. Her short stories and feature articles have appeared in major newspapers and magazines across India. Since 2017, she has published around 20 kindle books for both children and adults. Along with being a full-time reader and writer, Sue does what she can for stray animals and loves to spend time with her rescue cats.

Twitter: @sudesna_ghosh
Instagram: @sudesna_meow

Do you ever see a book cover and just love it? Happened to me with this cute new release, so I'm sharing it with you all.
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Title: Wooed by Mr Charming
Subtitle: Love @ Second Sight Series, Book 3
Author Name: Dee James

Blurb: 
Armaan Malik was the quintessential, billionaire playboy who could charm any woman with his lazy grin and innate sensuality. Burned by his childhood experiences, if there was one thing he didn't do, it was commitment. And then he met Mia - the sexy, curvy baker who had once made him long for her sweet treats. Will he be able to survive this time without saying 'I do'?
Mia Jacobs had had a crush on Armaan Malik. Knowing he was way out of her league, she had preferred to remain his friend, firmly drawing lines. Years later, when she met him again, their chemistry threatened to explode. With a disastrous past behind her, Mia was slowly rebuilding her life and her business. Can she afford to take a chance with her heart once again?

Link to the Book: mybook.to/wooedbymrcharming (universal download link)
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53495858-wooed-by-mr-charming
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Dee James writes sweet, dreamy, romantic stories. Born and brought up in India, Dee James is a software professional by day and a writer by night. Her books feature a heavy dose of the contemporary Indian scene, drama, angst, and love of course. If she isn't spending time with her son, she devours all things romance. Dee J loves to read, write, sing, and cook. Apart from lipsticks and romance, coffee is her other weakness!

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