Book Review # 162 Love Truth and Taking Chances : Shilpa Suraj

Blurb:

Losing his wife to breast cancer has left Arjun Kapoor a broken man. He vows to never risk his heart again. Until the day Vihana Luthra turns up on his doorstep. Vivacious, optimistic and bursting with life, she believes in taking each day as it comes. Unwilling to love but unable to resist the force of nature that is Vihana, Arjun finds himself drawn into the manic chaos that is her life. And he starts to believe again; in hope, in dreams, in love...

But Vihana has a secret...one with devastating consequences. Will they be able to survive it or will it tear them apart?

My Take:

Arjun and Vihana, like chalk and cheese completely different from each other.When Vihana comes to stay at Arjuns place, he finds her irritating. Taunting and insulting her becomes his second nature when suddenly he realizes he has gone too far. To make amends he offers friendship and the roller coaster begins. 

Vihana and Arjun, unable to deny their crackling chemistry try the routine of avoiding each other etc. Arjun is trying to get over his wife and finds himself falling fast for Vihana. Vihana on the other hand has come to make a name for herself. But she also has a secret Vivaan knows and worries about. What is Vihana's secret? Will they be happily ever after? Will Arjun get lucky the second time? Read the book to find.

The charcterization is brilliant,narration is smooth and the story keeps you hooked. Its great to meet Alisha, Vivaan and Araav. The backdrop of the impending Alisha and Vivaan's wedding is used well. The emotional angle is explored well. 

Rating: 5/5