University Reena & Nikesh Series

A perfectly emotional page-turner novel of first love and family conflict   My Heart Sings Your Song - A story of first love, family and destiny Book One - University Series - Reena & Nikesh Duet   Now with Reading Group Guide.   A book filled with Bollywood songs, comforting references to Indian foods. A boy meets a girl coming of age romance featuring the life of East African Gujarati families set in the '80s in multicultural Britain.   When Reena met Nikesh, her head told her to keep away from the wealthy, charming playboy, but her heart had other plans. But Nikesh's persistence won her over, and she thought she'd found her Bollywood style happily ever after, despite their different backgrounds. During the summer holiday, Nikesh disappears when Reena needs him most. Can she avoid bumping into him when they go back to finish their final year?  Will he try to get her to give him a second chance?  Or has Sarladevi found him a suitable girl?   The series continues with Reena and Nikesh at the birth of their first child, a story based on true events. Where Have We Come, Finalist The Wishing Shelf Book Awards.   What readers are saying   '[Saz] has a unique style of blending striking themes with her favourite songs, giving the readers a gentle feel of life and laughter.'   'A good-looking boy with brains, a beautiful smile and a love of Bollywood. Nikesh Raja has all the qualities of my dream man'   'easy to read and it was all too relatable ... I can still visualise the characters walking through University'   'This is a beautiful love story bursting with real life. The descriptions are so vivid that you feel you're living the story'   'Plenty of melodrama in this ultimate girl meets boy tale. Set in the UK, the main characters and their families are of Indian origin so many interesting references to culture, especially food'   'A beautiful book where every Indian girl who experienced growing up in England in the 80s can relate to'   'full of happiness and heartache in equal parts. The reference to parties, student life and songs was so good...really liked the food menus too, made my mouth water.'   'I fell in love with Reena and Nikesh with every turn of the page. Beautifully written, I felt as if I was living every emotional up and down with them both.'

An utterly heartbreaking novel of family secrets, tragedy and love   Where Have We Come - A story of love, loss and family Book Two - University - Reena & Nikesh Duet Finalist, The Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2020   Where Have We Come, from the Reena and Nikesh University Series, is an autobiographical retelling of our experience at the birth of our son nearly thirty years ago, it provides an honest insight on how a couple growing up in multicultural Britain deal with depression, bereavement, child loss and misfortune while straddling both their British and their Indian heritage.   Now with Reading Group Guide   At the birth of their first child Reena and Nikesh discover their baby has had a severe brain haemorrhage, and family and friends rally around to help. But the family matriarch, Sarladevi, reminds Reena of the predictions of the Guru and Reena struggles to deal with her past. While Nik seeks comfort from Sarladevi with religious rituals and customs, Reena finds alternative medicine and support groups. Truths are revealed, and a wedge develops in their relationship. Will the chasm created by their differences in dealing with the stresses and strains of looking after a sick child pull them apart? Or will their love for each other and the eternal love of their child overcome the prejudices and customs observed by Nik's family?   Editorial Reviews   'An honest and insightful look at the impact of a tragedy on a family. A FINALIST and highly recommended!' The Wishing Shelf Book Award 2020   'Where Have We Come is sincere and raw, a real tear-jerker. Saz Vora provides honest insight into the prejudices and trials that haunt couples from different backgrounds.' Editorial Review, Indies Today   What Readers are saying   'An enthusiastic recommendation to anyone who'd connect with a book featuring a blend of British and Gujarati Indian culture.'   'Bollywood movies meet a fierce mother's love for a very special child. Nik and Reena are unforgettable characters'   'An amazing heartfelt story that had me gripped from start to finish and has left a lasting impression'   'shows the struggle of new parents to cope with an unexpected situation ... how it can be difficult to embrace your heritage in multicultural Britain'   'well written and utterly compelling. I recommend it to anybody who is going through a family tragedy'   'story is written beautifully, and truly reflects the collided cultures of the characters. With the inclusion of a glossary of phrases, and recipes...emotional, romantic, yet convincingly heart-breaking ride.'   'This story made me laugh, cry and seethe with anger at the injustices'