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The Passionate Princess: A Historical Romance (The Princess Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Sundari Venkatraman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

3.8 173 ratings

Book 1 of 2: The Princess Series

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All it took was one look. And they were in love...

Princess Hemangini is mesmerised by Prince Devendra when she falls into his arms while rushing across the royal gardens.

The Prince of Indrapuri is amazed that the Princess of Mahendrapuri is even more beautiful and graceful than what the visiting bards sang in praise of her.

Their mutual attraction blooms into love and they decide to get married. Tying the knot is easy, but consummating the marriage is another matter altogether.

As their love and passion draw them towards each other, Devendra’s mother, Queen Kanchana Devi, keeps throwing obstacles in the path of the lovers; sometimes in the name of rituals and sometimes inflicting doubts in their minds; doing her best to keep them apart.

As the frustrated bride and groom tolerate the intervening time with impatience, something happens to shake up Hemangini; something that makes her refuse to let her husband touch her.

What will the proud prince have to do to make his princess fall into his arms once again?

Read this historical romance from India to find out if the passionate princess finds happiness with her prince or not.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08HSNF6GT
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Flaming Sun (Indie published) (September 9, 2020)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 9, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4264 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 205 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,261,362 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #113 in Asian Drama & Plays
- #178 in Asian Dramas & Plays
- #4,256 in Women's Historical Fiction

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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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Rubina Ramesh

A Brilliant Historical Romance

Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2020

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Historical Romances are my all time favorite. Sundari has outdone herself with the concept, visualization and presentation of not only the characters but also the settings. She has created a time capsule where as a reader I am totally lost.

Once upon a time .... this thought process itself is nostalgic to me. When I would bundle up in a blanket and would be lost for hours listening to the stories told by mom or grandad. When the innocence of story telling was not a slave to marketing. Sundari’s stories have that power.

Where the prince is not shy of his faults. Where the princess is not a damsel in distress. Into this world of strong characters I could see the palaces, the rich clothings and the ornaments that will take you back to an era of love and valor. Loved it. I do hope to read more historical romances from her.

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CARLOS ROCHA

Captivating book by the Queen of Romance

Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2020

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I have run out of adjectives to describe Sundari Venkatraman's work.
As her first Historical Romance I think "The Passionate Princess" is a success. But one of the things that really impressed me was the explanation of the epoch made by the author at the beginning of the book. That way one has a better perception of the times the action develops in.
In short: yet another captivating and must read book by the Queen of Romance. Looking forward to the next books in the Series.

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Kavita

Lovely

Reviewed in India on October 31, 2020

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My Take:

Princess Hemangini is a feisty princess who knows her mind and has her heart at the right place. She commands respect, is intelligent and brave. She has her set of values, expectations and believes in love and companionship, marriage and happily ever after. She comes face to face with Devendra who she falls for and dreams of her happily ever after. The feelings and the chemistry between them is mutual and moves ahead that she tumbles on something about his family. Vary of the situation she closes herself and suddenly starts doubting her relationship with the prince.

The process of falling in love and their marriage is handled well by the author. The historical era is created beautifully. Crackling chemistry and love for each other, the marriage should have been happily ever after right? Nope, an interesting twist and a simple misunderstanding create a barrier between the love birds? Will they overcome this? Read the book to find out.

The characters are well etched. The females as usual command respect and are portrayed strong. A book transports back to the kings era with the palace and the grandeur.

Some love stories keep you hooked till the end. Some authors weave magic with their narration and story. Sundari is one of them. I have always been a fan of her writings and work. Very few authors can write romance. Sex and passion in romantic stories requires craft and the author manages beautifully without making the love making scenes vulgar. The finesse and the authors total command over the story is praiseworthy.

5/5 for this subtle yet feisty story.

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Geeta Nair

The power of love and patience

Reviewed in India on September 23, 2020

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Cupid strikes the very instant Princess Hemangini falls into Prince Devendra’s arms. It looks like destiny is in favour of weaving a ‘lived happily forever’ story when the two royal families of Mahendrapuri and Indrapuri happily give their consent to the young couple to tie the knot. However, things don’t turn out to be that simple once the wedding rituals are over. Devendra’s mother Queen Kanchana Devi has other plans for the couple. If that was not all fate plays spoilsport. Princess Hemangini feels deceived. Why?... That’s a secret that only a reading of the book will reveal.

Crafted well, the story starts on a note of intrigue. As one meanders down the path that Princess Hemangini and Prince Devendra tread from the day destiny throws them together one can’t help but smile. The twists, the turns, the mischief, and the crafty plotting by the Queen Mother as well as the intelligence of Princess Hemangini add spice to a story that is presented in the author’s unique style, a style that makes even a steamy romance seem simple and sweet, devoid of vulgarity. Vivid with imagery, the story as it unfolds transports the reader to the age of Rajahs and Maharajas and offers a chance to live the sequence of events through words woven with finesse into its fabric.

VERDICT

A short yet engrossing read, ‘The Passionate Princess’ ends on an interesting note.

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keerti a.

A beautiful historical Romance.

Reviewed in India on December 26, 2020

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It's my the first historical romance I have read and it was amazing.

Set in the 1840's the story of Prince Devendra and Princess Hemangini is a beautiful love story. The character of princess Hemangini is described well. The story flows well to keep you hooked till the end. A completely enjoyable read.

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Raj

Love is timeless!

Reviewed in India on October 21, 2020

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A beautiful story, brought to life by beautiful characters! The attention to detail and the way she weaves everyday things into the story such that you can relate to it, is Sundari mam’s forte!

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Bhavya

Lovely historical romance!

Reviewed in India on September 24, 2020

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The Passionate Princess starts on a mysterious note and keeps the reader turning the pages till the book is finished.

The book, The Passionate Princess is set in the 1840s, and involves cities like Indrapuri and Mahendrapuri, the character names too are in sync with the setting and are sure to transport the reader into this royal romantic tale that Sundari has so deftly weaved.
The Princess literally falls for Prince Devendra and it does not take long for them to exchange hearts.
While the young couple has already fallen for each other, and can't wait to begin their happily ever after, the Queen mother has her own plans for their future.
This steamy love story is narrated without an iota of vulgarity but carries vivid imagery. Right from the beauty of the old cities to the attire of the royalty, it all comes to life with Sundari's narration. The characters, especially all the female characters have a lot of depth and colour to their personalities and I love it about the book.
I can't wait to read the other books in the series.

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