Passion & Deceit Part 2

By Leela Atherton

Maya’s stay at the family’s country home proves to be a lot more strained than she ever imagined. Jay’s mother is a traditional, and strictly religious, Indian woman, who would never accept her son being gay. Added to this is the growing attraction between Maya and Rajiv, Jay’s older brother. Rajiv is finding it almost impossible to control his desire for Maya, even his mother has noticed this. Plus, he’s still convinced that she’s not what she appears to be – his brother’s girlfriend. The attraction between them is flaring out of control, with lies and deceit adding fuel to the fire . . ..

• Language: English
• Publisher: Leela Atherton
• Release date: Apr 18, 2020
• ISBN: 9780463941126

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 Two

By

Leela Atherton

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I wish to thank my editors, Lauri Wellington and Faith Caminski, of Black Opal Books, for all their guidance and support.

To the author who influenced me most, from my early teens, Ms Anne Mather, a writer way ahead of her time. My work would not be what it is, were it not for her. Thank you for bringing excitement to a young teenager’s life.

A heartfelt thank you to my friend Karin Ades, who passed away soon after this book was published, not just for her knowledge and support, but for making me believe in myself.

And my sincere gratitude to my true friends (you know who you are) for your support and encouragement on this journey.

Last and most importantly, with love to my husband for believing in my work, and my daughter, for keeping me young.

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First published by Black Opal Books 2013

Copyright © 2020 by Leela Atherton

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Part Two

Maya was having breakfast the following day when Jay telephoned. Rajiv had left for the office early that morning, she’d been informed, and was expected back around midday to drive her to Wiltshire.

Mrs Travis brought the cordless phone through to her, and she couldn’t help feeling like someone out of a Hollywood movie, sitting in the room that they’d dined in the night before, with the sun shining through the long windows, a spread of fresh fruit, cereal, crispy bacon, eggs, toast, coffee, and fruit juice set out just for her.

Maya, are you there? she heard Jay ask anxiously.

Jay, yes I’m here. How are you, darling?

Fine, I got your message yesterday saying that you’d arrived safely. He paused. Sorry I didn’t get back to you, but I’ve been preoccupied lately, as you can imagine.

That’s okay, Jay, she assured him. It’ll be much easier once we’re able to talk face-to-face.

Oh, Maya, it’s so good to hear your voice, he said with some enthusiasm. I can’t wait to see you. I need some normality around me and no one’s more normal than you, love.

I guess I’ll have to take that as a compliment. She laughed, wondering if Rajiv had been exaggerating his brother’s state of mind. He sounded quite upbeat to her. But seriously, Jay, how are you? Your brother seems worried.

Oh God, him and mother are driving me crazy. Worry, worry, worry. I think Indian people have perfected the art of worrying. I’ve been a bit low that’s all. You know it’s not very pleasant being dumped, or maybe you don’t know, he added with a bitter laugh. Bet you’ve never been dumped before. You’re far too beautiful.

Maya sighed, hearing the note of despair beneath his humorous tone, So you haven’t heard from him since leaving Edinburgh?

Not even a whisper, he answered tightly. But stuff him. It’s you I can’t wait to see. Only problem is we’ll have to wait another day.

But I thought your brother was driving me over today.

I know, I know, but he’s just called us from the office and there’s some kind of business meeting that’s taking longer than he expected—it’s always something with him—so you’ll be leaving early tomorrow morning, instead. He paused. Are you okay with that?

Yes, of course, I am, she said quickly, but another evening alone with Rajiv Maddox caused a shiver of nerves, or was it excitement, to course through her body.

So what did you think of my dearly beloved brother then? asked Jay, as if able to read her mind.