Passion and Deceit Part One

By Leela Atherton

When Scottish beauty, Maya, arrives in London to visit her friend, Jay, she's well aware that he's keeping a secret from his strictly traditional Anglo-Indian family. However, deceiving Jays dangerously attractive older brother, Rajiv, is something she had not expected to deal with. Rajiv is convinced Maya is hiding something, but that doesn't temper his immediate reaction to her - he wants her - and Rajiv is used to getting what he wants. But Maya is his brother's girlfriend, and the only person that seems to be lifting Jay from his depressive moods, so she's way out of bounds. Can these two opposites resist the passion that sparks between them, and the deceit which cannot be revealed?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Leela Atherton
• Release date: Apr 3, 2020
• ISBN: 9780463236802

Leela Atherton

UPDATE July 2020Passion & Deceit, Part 5 & 6, coming during July Smashwords Sale!Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and so many of us in lockdown, I've decided to re-publish Passion & Deceit in Episodes. Part 1 is now published for FREE on the Smashwords Sale! Part 2, 3 & 4 are up for Sale at $.99c each, and Part 5 & 6 will be published this this month!Hope you enjoy reading about Scottish beauty, Maya, and her gorgeous Anglo-Indian Hero, Rajiv!Please share with all your friends, fellow-readers and community as we work through this economic hardship and uncertainty that is touching everyone. It’s paramount that we all come together and support each other right now.As someone who suffers with anxiety, I know how helpful it can be to lose yourself in a good book, and reading has seen me through some dark and dreaded timesHonest Reviews of Passion & Deceit, as well as all the books you’ve read, [old and new], will also assist readers in discovering new books while in living social isolation, so please remember to click that “Review” button and share your pleasure with others.In the words of Mark Coker, “Books are powerful. They have the power to entertain, inspire, inform and heal. They offer safe harbour to readers in need of comfort, distraction, hope and a smile.”Stay safe, stay home.Leela AthertonPS If you enjoy a fun, naughty and purely erotic read, check out Storm Stone’s Profile on Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/HardcoreRomanceAbout Leela AthertonI grew up reading Mills & Boon romances, Anne Mather being my favourite author at the time. Later on I began writing Modern Romances for fun. Passion & Deceit was written with my love for India and all things Indian in mind. Besides reading and writing, I enjoy my work with a non-profit organization; EOA Npc, where I focus on Learning & Development for young people and adults, in Langa Township, Cape Town,Connect with Leela Atherton:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/leelaathertonTwitter: https://twitter.com/LeelaAthertonEmail: [e-mail] Interview: https://www.smashwords.com/interview/LeelaAthertonSmashwords profile page: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/LeelaAtherton

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Passion and Deceit

Part One

By

Leela Atherton

First published by Black Opal Books 2013

Copyright © 2020 by Leela Atherton

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CHAPTER 1

Rajiv exited the Mercedes and made his way reluctantly toward the entrance of the busy train station. The London weather was humid after the cool comfort of the air-conditioned vehicle. He had planned to send one of his staff to meet the girl rather than coming himself, but his concern for his brother had made him change his mind at the last minute. Besides, he was curious to meet her, to find out if she was the reason for his brother’s state of mind. He was usually good at judging people. In fact, he believed that this was one of the main reasons for his success in business. His instincts were sharp when it came to people. He would even go so far as to say that he used to analyze people and enjoy figuring out what made them tick. He shoved his hands into his trouser pockets and paused for a moment, used to, not anymore. Lately he’d felt a growing sense of boredom seeping into his life, into his soul. He shook himself mentally, aware that his introspective behaviour was drawing some attention from the bustling commuters. Only beggars and the homeless loitered around Kings Cross Station and he was too well dressed to be either.

Maybe it was Sanjay’s depression rubbing off on him? But deep down, he knew this feeling of -emptiness - had started quite a while