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The Smitten Husband (Marriages Made in India) Kindle Edition

by Sundari Venkatraman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Ram Maheshwari is a successful jewellery designer who has a huge showroom on MI Road, Jaipur. He’s tall, dark, handsome and a billionaire to boot. He’s twenty-nine and falls in with his parents’ wishes when they try to arrange his marriage.

The lovely, stormy-eyed Sapna Purohit is from Pushkar. She’s managed to finish school and makes a living by doing mehendi designs during weddings. She’s always dreamt of a Prince on a white horse, sweeping her off her feet.

One look into Sapna’s grey eyes and Ram is lost. Only, Sapna’s unable to see her Prince in Ram. Being from a poor family, she has no choice but to go along with the tide when the Maheshwaris offer to bear all expenses of the wedding.

Does that mean that the feisty Sapna is all set to accept Ram as her husband? She puts forth a condition, after the wedding. Will the smitten husband agree to it?

*THE SMITTEN HUSBAND is the second in the Marriages Made in India series
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01I5FRJCI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Flaming Sun (Indie published)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 7, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 166 pages
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  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Marriages Made in India
  • Customer Reviews:
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Sundari Venkatraman

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Sundari Venkatraman is an Indie Author who has 68 books to her credit. These books have consistently featured in the Top 100 Bestseller Lists on Amazon India, Amazon USA, Amazon UK, Amazon Canada and Amazon Australia in both romance as well as Asian Drama categories. Her latest hot romances have all been on #1 Bestseller slot in Amazon India for over a month.

These days, the author is independently publishing her novels in paperback format under her banner Flaming Sun, printed and distributed by Notion Press.

Even as a child, Sundari absolutely loved the ‘lived happily ever after’ syndrome and she grew up on a steady diet of fairy tales, Phantom comics and Mandrake comics. It was always about good triumphing over evil and a happy ending after the protagonists surmounted all unexpected obstacles.

Once she entered her teens, Sundari switched her loyalties from fairy tales to Mills & Boon. While she loved reading both of these, she kept visualising what would have happened if there were similar situations happening in India; to local heroes and heroines. And of course, the joy of vanquishing the ubiquitous evil villains! Her imagination soared and she happily ensconced herself in a rosy romantic cocoon for many years.

Then came the writing—a true bolt from the blue! And Sundari Venkatraman has never looked back.

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Customers find the book's style appealing, with one describing the heroine as gorgeous and spunky. Moreover, they appreciate its heartwarming nature, with one review highlighting the generous hero. Additionally, the plot receives positive feedback, with one customer noting its classic Indian setting and sizzling scenes.

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Customers appreciate the book's style, with one describing the heroine as gorgeous and spunky, while another notes its terrific appearance.

"...The title of the book is pretty perfect. I liked its simple style, fast pace and sizzling scenes...." Read more

"...mehndi (temporary tattoo that adorn women) and who happens to be terrific looking is recommended by the astrologer...." Read more

"...Tall dark handsome, generous hero and gorgeous spunky heroine - yes, that works for me! Looking forward to the rest of the books in the series!..." Read more

"...to the core, patience and respect he shows towards Sapna is so endearing. A man easy to fall in with. For more of the review please check on [...]" Read more

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Customers find the book heartwarming, with one mentioning the generous hero and another noting its kind nature.

"...hero I’d fall in love with, being so mischievous on the one hand and so kind and quiet on the other hand...." Read more

"...Tall dark handsome, generous hero and gorgeous spunky heroine - yes, that works for me! Looking forward to the rest of the books in the series!..." Read more

"...of billionaire jewelry designer of making his wife accept him, is heart warming...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the plot of the book, with one describing it as the classic Indian scene and another noting its sizzling scenes.

"Very cute story...but will most likely only happen in story books and movies. Recommend this book for those who like fairy tales." Read more

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2016
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    Very cute story...but will most likely only happen in story books and movies. Recommend this book for those who like fairy tales.
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  • Devika Fernando
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short, entertaining read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2016
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    Although this is Book 1 in the 5-novella series ‘Marriages Made in India’, I actually happened to read Book 1 (His Drunken Wife) first and really enjoyed it. Needless to say that I had to grab myself “The Smitten Husband” too.

    This is a breezy, quick read which I devoured in a couple of hours, like a refreshing drink and a spicy snack mixed into one because of its fluent style and its steamy undertones. Ram sounded like a hero I’d fall in love with, being so mischievous on the one hand and so kind and quiet on the other hand. I think he found a perfect match in the vivacious yet slightly insecure Sapna with her apt name (it means ‘dream’). I found it interesting that the author chose to make him a very masculine sort of hero but with softer, deeper sides to him – especially as he designs and sells jewellery. As for the heroine Sapna, she struck me as a little stubborn but smart and sassy too. I was somewhat reminded of the heroine in “The Madras Affair” by the same author (which happens to be my favourite of her novels). She had no tragic past holding her back, though, so Ram managed to win her over eventually.

    The title of the book is pretty perfect. I liked its simple style, fast pace and sizzling scenes. As with the other book in the series by Sundari Venkatraman, it gave me a glimpse of previously encountered characters from another book (The Runaway Bridegroom, to be specific) and further endeared itself to me with that. Also, it took me on a short trip to an exotic location (Madurai), and that’s always a treat.

    If you like short reads that don’t lack some tension and have nicely fleshed-out characters but no unnecessary clutter, then you’ll like this Indian novella. I just wish the story had been a bit longer.
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  • "Dr. Z" Richard Zeile
    3.0 out of 5 stars Taming of the Shrew
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2020
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    If Shakespeare had been an Indian woman, he would have written the present romance instead of his famous comedy. Absent is the rough masculine calculation, the direct conflict of wills, the physical force, the open expression of thoughts and emotions. Instead unrealistic romanticism is reflected, or at least a quality of too-good-to-be-probable.

    The smitten husband is basically happy and contented, having come from a well-to-do-family and founded his own prospering jewelry business. His family is prompted by an astrologer to seek a bride for him- it is past time! A daughter from a poor family of a religious professional who supplements the family income by her mehndi (temporary tattoo that adorn women) and who happens to be terrific looking is recommended by the astrologer. But the girl is used to being her own master and is further influenced by her friend who married for love. She tells her suitor that she does not want to marry, but feels pressure to not disappoint her family who recognize that she and they could not do any better. So she consents and feels manipulated and resentful. The bulk of the story is a chronicle of how the smitten husband with (almost) infinite patience woos his bride. The proximity of two attractive people enjoying many outings together (money is no object) leads (surprise, surprise) to physical desire, and a description of foreplay and lovemaking that was too much for me.

    I had a friend from India who reported that her arranged marriage, like the vast majority, resulted in the couple falling in love. Martin Luther observed that putting a man and woman together alone on a regular basis is like putting straw next to a lit candle and expecting nothing to happen. When it happens it feels like a happy accident, but jaded outsiders see it coming. Counter-intuitively, arranged marriages have a lower rate of divorce than love marriages (so much for the "love wins" slogan), probably because parents have perspective and experience, and a knowledge of human limits that youth cannot imagine.

    This story was an interesting picture of modern Indian society, the roles and social expectations. There was a feminine perspective reflected as well which portrayed the female lead's "faults" in the most sympathetic light, and the male in an idealized fashion- wealthy, patient, conscientious, etc. Like other romance novels, it conditions the female to expect a savior who will provide things she wants and then wait for her to come around. We all want a relationship where we freely give and receive, but getting to that sweet spot is the hard part, the subject of this little narration.
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  • Shalini
    5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend with a shining 5 stars for it is a light, fast-paced story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2016
    The Smitten Husband is the story of an arranged marriage between Ram and Sapna. Ram, the groom, is a successful jewelery designer who is also wealthy, handsome and generous. He lives with his family in Jaipur and the family is looking for a perfect match for him. They end up meeting Sapna’s family via the recommendation of their family astrolger. One look at her and Ram falls in love with Sapna. She is beautiful, independant and fierce. Ram’s family is large-hearted and do not worry about the poor status of Sapna’s family. However, Sapna is a true romantic and lives in a bubble. She expects to get swept off her feet by her Prince Charming and she is confused whether Ram is the one. She is left with no choice but to marry Ram as this marriage also meant saving her family some huge trouble in the form of dowry or wedding expenses. But will Ram be able to make this marriage work with the strong-headed Sapna? Will love blossom in her heart as she finds how much Ram adores her?
    Ram is that kind of hero, I’d fall in love with- spunky, naughty and mischievous on one hand and kind, cordial and good-natured on the other. And yup. He is drool-worthy. There was this one moment in the story where I went “OMG. What now!”, when Sapna puts forth her condition after their wedding. His patience and understanding is commendable. The chemistry is sizzling and spectacular too. I simply loved the story and it is fast-paced, saucy and racy.

    The other characters are etched beautifully as well. I loved the bond between the Maheshwari brothers.
    As always, the language and flow of the story was impeccable and having read other books from the author, that was a given. Also, the author always try to bring to light a social issue through her books. This time she pondered over dowry. That in itself is a huge plus.
    And of course, it is a novella and you would be left with wanting for more.
    All in all, I simply loved the book that I immediately bought the author’s next two books in the series.

    Do I Recommend? Absolutely- For a light, fast-paced story.
    Rating: A shining 5 on 5 from me.
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  • RuchiS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional and sexy!
    Reviewed in India on October 5, 2016
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    I immensely enjoyed the ‘Runaway Bridegroom’ by Sundari Venkatraman, which told us the story of Chanda. The new novella ‘Smitten Husband’ is the story of Chanda’s eldest brother Ram and second in the series MMII. The author spins another sweet romantic tale which bridges the gap between rich and poor.

    Sapna has a ‘Cindrella’ kind of episode where her husband Ram plays the role of the prince as well as the fairy godmother. But there is one hitch—she doesn’t love the prince.

    As all the girls dream, Sapna too had the dream of being swept off by a handsome prince, but Ram doesn’t invoke any such feelings in her when they meet for the first time. She is not able to say no to him since there was nothing wrong with his proposal. He was dashing, rich and ready to wed her without any demands. She marries him as a duty to her parents.

    Ram on the other hand is totally enamored with Sapna, and doesn’t understand her reluctance for the alliance and attributes it to shyness on her part. He wants to give her the world, but everything comes to a standstill for him when Sapna voices her condition on the wedding night. The story is sweet as it unfolds and reaches the happily-ever-after end.

    Ram is totally endearing in his role as a dotting son, brother and husband. One empathizes with his situation. On the other hand one can’t but agree with Sapna’s logic too. I loved both the characters as they complimented each other. The supporting characters are familiar and charming. And the sexy, sensuous escapades between two lovely characters are particularly enjoyable.

    What is love? Is it the journey or a destination. The author has captured both sides of romance expertly in this sweet, sensuous romance novella. Written in her inimitable, simple style ‘The Smitten Husband’ is a perfect read for a lazy afternoon or a stormy night.
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  • Surbhi Sareen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Typical Indian Arrange Marriage Concept!
    Reviewed in India on September 21, 2016
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    Cover- The cover of the book is fantastic and matches the story. We can notice a man and a woman dressed up.

    Title- The title perfectly matches the theme of the novel and the way the story moves, it makes it apt.

    Blurb-

    Ram Maheshwari is a successful jewellery designer who has a huge showroom on MI Road, Jaipur. He’s tall, dark, handsome and a billionaire to boot. He’s twenty-nine and falls in with his parents’ wishes when they try to arrange his marriage.

    The lovely, stormy-eyed Sapna Purohit is from Pushkar. She’s managed to finish school and makes a living by doing mehendi designs during weddings. She’s always dreamt of a Prince on a white horse, sweeping her off her feet.

    One look into Sapna’s grey eyes and Ram is lost. Only, Sapna is unable to see her Prince in Ram. Being from a poor family, she has no choice but to go along with the tide when the Maheshwaris offer to bear all expenses of the wedding.

    Does that mean that the feisty Sapna is all set to accept Ram as her husband? She puts forth a condition, after the wedding. Will the smitten husband agree to it?

    *MARRIAGES MADE IN INDIA is a five-novella series that revolves around the characters you have met in The Runaway Bridegroom.

    Plot- The plot is simple and intruguing without any loopholes. The story revolves around a couple named Sapna and Ram who belong from different corners of the societies. When they come across things didn't click on both the sides but as the decision is based on man's verdict, the marriage happens. This is a journey of a non hero who later turns out to be a hero.

    Theme- There are many themes in this novel. The main highlight is the male chauvanism society. Sundari maam elucidates that time when Indian men were the bread earners and their decisions were final but we find a bit of twist where the Maheshwari family is ready to accept their daughter- in- law the ways she is. But still when Ram agrees for the wedding inspite of Sapna's reluctance, this shows us this concept.

    Wedding plays a vital role in this novel. Always girl's are affected if they don't get a proper match. Hence, here we notice Sapna as a victim of such things and her rejections were due to inability to pay dowry. But in the last case, Ram didn't ask her any dowry and her parents were pretty impressed by Ram and his family's thoughts.

    Individuality is one such theme. In India, women are mostly deprived of their individualities. Sapna is independent and wants to marry someone who could understand her and has her own picture of a perfect husband but that image she couldn't find in Ram. She thought after wedding she would lose her individuality but this novel is full of surprises and the way Ram gives her space is impeccable.

    Characterisation- The characters are realistic and amazing. I simply loved Sapna who is an independent girl with simple living and high thinking kind of attitude. She belongs to a poor family always lived with respect and dignity. When she comes across Ram, who is not her Prince charming she begins to hate things. She is not happy with the wedding and feels like a curse with this rich man. Later on, things take a positive change and love dwells slowly.

    Ram is a rich guy who instantly falls for Sapna and doesn't want to lose her at any cost. Things get upside down when Sapna reveals that she doesn't want tobe with him. He gets infuriated and as an audience we do sympathise with him but when we he keeps himself at his wife's place he realises that he was at a fault. He tries every possible thing to mend the relationship and later on, his hard work is paid off.

    Style- I really loved the Indian touch in the novel. The flow of the story was smooth and easy. The sentences were simple, compound and complex. The author has beautifully described the things be it the small house of Sapna or the ravishing environment at Ram's place. The narrative technique is mind blowing.

    My Observations- This story highlights the arrange marriage. According to me, arrange marriages are beautiful as there is alot to know the person. It even takes our entire life to know a person but in love marriage we know everything from the start and that click begins to fade away. In this story, though Sapna wasn't happy earlier and had a bad opinion about Ram but later on, as she started living with him, spending time with him, she realised that he was not a bad person infact, he is a gem of a person. Sundari maam has beautifully delineated this concept.
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  • Sangeethaa Ganesh
    3.0 out of 5 stars Ok
    Reviewed in India on June 25, 2020
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  • Shalini
    5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend for for it is a light, fast-paced story.
    Reviewed in India on November 2, 2016
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    The Smitten Husband is the story of an arranged marriage between Ram and Sapna. Ram, the groom, is a successful jewelery designer who is also wealthy, handsome and generous. He lives with his family in Jaipur and the family is looking for a perfect match for him. They end up meeting Sapna’s family via the recommendation of their family astrolger. One look at her and Ram falls in love with Sapna. She is beautiful, independant and fierce. Ram’s family is large-hearted and do not worry about the poor status of Sapna’s family. However, Sapna is a true romantic and lives in a bubble. She expects to get swept off her feet by her Prince Charming and she is confused whether Ram is the one. She is left with no choice but to marry Ram as this marriage also meant saving her family some huge trouble in the form of dowry or wedding expenses. But will Ram be able to make this marriage work with the strong-headed Sapna? Will love blossom in her heart as she finds how much Ram adores her?

    Ram is that kind of hero, I’d fall in love with- spunky, naughty and mischievous on one hand and kind, cordial and good-natured on the other. And yup. He is drool-worthy. There was this one moment in the story where I went “OMG. What now!”, when Sapna puts forth her condition after their wedding. His patience and understanding is commendable. The chemistry is sizzling and spectacular too. I simply loved the story and it is fast-paced, saucy and racy.

    The other characters are etched beautifully as well. I loved the bond between the Maheshwari brothers.
    As always, the language and flow of the story was impeccable and having read other books from the author, that was a given. Also, the author always try to bring to light a social issue through her books. This time she pondered over dowry. That in itself is a huge plus.
    And of course, it is a novella and you would be left with wanting for more.
    All in all, I simply loved the book that I immediately bought the author’s next two books in the series.

    Do I Recommend? Absolutely- For a light, fast-paced story.
    Rating: A shining 5 on 5 from me.
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  • Nikita Jhanglani
    5.0 out of 5 stars As romantic as it can get!
    Reviewed in India on September 17, 2016
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    The Smitten Husband is the second book in the MMII series. It is the story of Chanda’s (from The Runaway Bridegroom) eldest brother Ram and Sapna, a young, beautiful, fiercely independent, and strong-headed girl.

    The characters are sketched well and are pretty relatable. There is a certain level of idealism that comes through, but it isn’t overpowering.

    What I liked most about the story was Sapna’s conviction, which might also come across as her adamancy, that her Prince Charming was going to come in her life in a certain way. So much that Ram’s riches, and of course his charms, aren’t enough to get the girl budging. I found that one thing very different from what I’ve read or seen otherwise.
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