Ramla Zareen Ahmad

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January 23, 1984

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Hi,

My name is Ramla Zareen, and I was born on 23rd January, 1984 in Karachi, Pakistan. I completed my MBA in 2006 from Bahria University, Karachi. I then got married and moved to Frankfurt am Main, Germany, where I live with my husband and daughter. I’m now officially a German national, but I remain attached to my homeland and visit it regularly.

Reading and writing are my most favourite pastimes, and I’m happiest when immersed in the wonderful world of fiction. I write light-hearted, romantic fiction, set in modern-day Pakistan, and I hope my books give at least half as much joy to others as the books by my favourite authors have given me.

My favourite genres to read are:

Golden-Age Mystery
Cozy Mystery
Historical Romance
Contemporary Romance
Rom
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First of all, thank you for your query. I really appreciate your interest :-)

It took me around two to three years to complete my first book. During…more
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First of all, thank you for your query. I really appreciate your interest :-)

It took me around two to three years to complete my first book. During this time, the book went through major revisions based on feedback from my critique partners and beta readers.

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Ramla Zareen Ahmad Hi Irfan,

Thank you for your queries. I really appreciate your interest :-)

I mostly read to unwind or to be entertained, so I don't usually pick up hea…more
Hi Irfan,

Thank you for your queries. I really appreciate your interest :-)

I mostly read to unwind or to be entertained, so I don't usually pick up heavy, life-altering books. Lol. Having said that, the genres I read most focus mainly on the characters and how they evolve—individually and as a part of a relationship. Whatever lessons I learn from their experiences, I try to implement them in my own life. So in a way, every book I read has some sort of an impact on me. 

My characters are fictional, but I try to make them as relatable as possible. I hope people not only enjoy reading about them but also learn something positive from their experiences.

Thank you for the good wishes. I wish you all the best in your life as well :-)
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The One for Me

4.45 avg rating — 49 ratings — published 2019 — 2 editions
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“He nearly groaned out loud. How could he have let his experience with Sana make him so cynical, so judgemental? He loved Aisha, but he hadn’t trusted her. And so, he had lost her. It felt as if his heart was being ripped out of his chest. His jaw clenched. The pain of trusting the wrong person? It was nothing compared to the pain of not trusting the right one. The repercussions of valuing an undeserving woman? They were far less devastating than those of maligning an honourable woman.
He recalled the agonised, betrayed expression that had replaced Aisha’s initial shock at his ill-founded accusations, and a shudder tore through him. It felt as if his soul was shrivelling inside his body. No matter how much it hurt to have your trust broken, it hurt a million times more to break someone’s trust in you.”
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“Humans can’t fly. The Earth isn’t flat. Her mother couldn’t lie.
Three facts Aisha Malik would have been willing to bet her life on. Good thing she hadn’t, because her mother, in an attempt to secure a marriage proposal for her, had just told a lie.
Aisha was an adequate cook as far as preparing normal, everyday meals was concerned, but making mind-blowing desserts, like the delicious chocolate cake everyone was generously praising? That was far beyond her culinary expertise. Contrary to what her mother had just said to impress their guests, that chocolate cake was not baked by Aisha.
It was made in a bakery.”
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“A relationship is meaningless without trust, respect, and loyalty. But I’ve realised love is even more important. You know why? Because love softens our heart and enables us to forgive. And forgiveness is one thing that we humans, flawed and prone to making mistakes as we are, need time after time. Love helps two people to stay together despite each other’s imperfections. And that’s what a relationship needs the most to survive.”
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Ramla Zareen Ahmad Treena wrote: "Hi Ramla,
You beat me to the friend request! I love making new friends here on GR! Hope you have a lovely day!

Cheers,
Treena"


Hi Treena,
Thank you for accepting my friend request. I also love connecting with fellow book-lovers :-)
Hope you have a lovely day too!
All the best,
Ramla Zareen


message 21: by Treena

Treena Hi Ramla,
You beat me to the friend request! I love making new friends here on GR! Hope you have a lovely day!

Cheers,
Treena


Ramla Zareen Ahmad Aqsa wrote: "Ramla Zareen said: "Hi Aqsa, hope you're fine! I noticed you're a member of the beta reader group, and I messaged you, asking whether you would be interested in beta reading my book. I then checked..."

Hi Aqsa, thank you for accepting my friend request and for such a lovely message :-) I DM'd you :-)


message 19: by Aqsa

Aqsa Ramla Zareen said: "Hi Aqsa, hope you're fine! I noticed you're a member of the beta reader group, and I messaged you, asking whether you would be interested in beta reading my book. I then checked out your GR bookshelves and saw we share similar taste in books, and I couldn't resist sending you a friend request, too :-) I really hope you accept it, even if you can't beta read my book. I love connecting with fellow book lovers :-) Thanks, and all the best!"

Hi! Thank you for the request! I love interacting with friends and I'm glad to have you as one :) Romance and Mystery sure are a good mix! Plus, you're from my Country and I love you all the more for that (sorry, I try not to be formal here).

Hoping to interact with you and maybe get to know you :)

P.S. I won't get notified by GR if you replied here :/ You'll have to dm me or comment on my profile, thanks :) And I replied to the message.


Ramla Zareen Ahmad ZOEY wrote: "Hi Ramla Thanks for the friend-vite :)"

You're welcome, thanks for accepting my friend request :-)


message 17: by ZOEY

ZOEY Hi Ramla Thanks for the friend-vite :)


Ramla Zareen Ahmad Sana wrote: "Thanks for the friend invite Ramla :)"

You are welcome, thanks for accepting my friend request :-)


message 15: by Sana

Sana Zameer Thanks for the friend invite Ramla :)


Ramla Zareen Ahmad Ahmad wrote: "Thank you for the invite, Ramla. Look forward to sharing interesting reads with you."

Same here, thanks for connecting with me on GR.


message 13: by Ahmad

Ahmad Thank you for the invite, Ramla. Look forward to sharing interesting reads with you.


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Ramla Zareen Ahmad Parvathy wrote: "Hey Ramla..Thank you for all those recs..I'll def check them out..:):)"

You are welcome :-) Hope you enjoy the books when you get a chance to read them, thanks! :-)


Ramla Zareen Ahmad Tamara wrote: "Hi Ramla! just messaging to say hi!! hope you're doing great!! xoxo"

Hi Tamara, yes, all is well at my end, thanks, and I hope the same for you :-)


Tamara Philip Hi Ramla! just messaging to say hi!! hope you're doing great!! xoxo


Ramla Zareen Ahmad Parvathy wrote: "Hey thank you for the friend invite...:) Happy reading..."

Hi Parvathy, thanks for accepting my friend request. Looking forward to discussing books with you and becoming good friends :-)


Ramla Zareen Ahmad Annette wrote: "Hey :) Thank you for the friend invite !! I see that you are active in twitter too :) Hope to discuss a lot with you :)"

Hi Annette, thanks for accepting my friend request and also for connecting with me on Twitter. Looking forward to discussing books with you and becoming good friends :-)


Annette mathews Hey :) Thank you for the friend invite !! I see that you are active in twitter too :) Hope to discuss a lot with you :)


Ramla Zareen Ahmad Steadyreader wrote: "Well Iam not reading as steadily as I would like to lately..But Iam trying to .Anyways thanks for noticing."

Hi, thanks for accepting my friend request :-) And please don't worry if you have not been able to read very much lately. Books are loyal, selfless and patient friends!


Ramla Zareen Ahmad Nigham wrote: "Thank you for the friend request, Ramla. Hope we can share many good reads together. :)"

Thanks for accepting my friend request, Nigham :-) Looking forward to discussing books with you and becoming good friends :-)


Nigham Thank you for the friend request, Ramla. Hope we can share many good reads together. :)


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Ramla Zareen Ahmad ❂ Jennifer (reviews on BookLikes) wrote: "Ramla - Sorry for such a long delay on the friend request: I didn't see it until GR logged me out and I had to log in again.

I'm working on the book recommendation: I'll send a couple your way w..."


Hi Jennifer,

Thanks for adding me as your friend :-) And please don't worry about the delay...!

In any case, looking forward to interacting with you more and becoming better friends :-)

Regards,
Ramla Zareen


❂ Murder by Death Ramla - Sorry for such a long delay on the friend request: I didn't see it until GR logged me out and I had to log in again.

I'm working on the book recommendation: I'll send a couple your way with comments (if recs will let me - I've never sent a book rec before). :)


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