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A Tangled Legacy
The instant attraction between Karan and Jahnavi is doomed before it can blossom into something deeper when he becomes responsible for her father’s illness and a downward spiral in business. Known as a predator in the business world and a bastard in the media, he cannot forgive his mother for the unwavering love she bears his unknown father, the man who abandoned her...and his son. Then there's Jahnavi, his dream woman. How can he ask her to accept his love and share the shame that is his burden?
214 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 2, 2017
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October 13, 2017
Such a wonderful piece of work by Jazz Singh! The writing was understated and minimalistic without hyperbole or too much drama. The subtle one liners were enough to convey the meaning and depth of emotions. It is very difficult to achieve this kind of writing especially romance, when one tends to veer towards flowery phrases. Jazz Singh doesn’t need that to prove a point. The whole story felt like an iceberg at times. Apparently small on the surface…But a huge chunk of it hidden beneath. There were words that hovered beneath the façade, waiting to be expressed. So many unsaid words and emotions that could have lost its power to convey the message, had they been expressed.
The plot was simple. A man’s journey in search of his own identity and his transformation into becoming a good human being and finding love. The characters were real and multi-dimensional without frills. They provide the background of conflict through which Karan comes out victorious.
I loved Karan. He is a man with so many layers. The wounded, abandoned boy, the ruthless businessman, the vulnerable lover, the loyal friend, the insecure son, the penitent human being, and the mature angst-ridden man is so heart-wrenchingly portrayed. He bound the plot, giving it so much depth and layers.
Jahnavi was more like a symbol of love and compassion and purity. A ray of sunshine!
Karan’s love for her is defined by not just his yearning for her but the fact that he wants TO BE like her. What he felt for her was sublime and life-altering. He craves the security and love and compassion that he sees in her and her father. For all the vengeful thoughts he harbours, he rises above himself to forgive everyone who hurt him. Forgiveness is about cleansing and moving on. And Karan’s struggle to achieve that throughout the story is beautifully depicted. He has the courage to choose the difficult path. Not to grab and accumulate and destroy, but to nurture and protect and help. His relationship with his mother is beautiful and realistic too. It is her patient love that makes him choose goodness instead of revenge. And Jahnavi becomes the goal. Even though he dithers to reach out and make her his.
The central theme of the plot was love or the lack of it in different forms and how it affects people, prompting them to act in ways that destroys lives. They foster hatred and greed and avarice and dissolute behaviour. None of the smaller characters who negatively affect Karan’s life were actually happy. They were all looking for love without knowing the true meaning of it.
There were many memorable lines from the book. The one I loved the most was, ‘Did silence have a physical presence? Could it enter a room like another person and join a conversation?’
A beautiful book! I loved the cover page too. Subtle and elegant!
The plot was simple. A man’s journey in search of his own identity and his transformation into becoming a good human being and finding love. The characters were real and multi-dimensional without frills. They provide the background of conflict through which Karan comes out victorious.
I loved Karan. He is a man with so many layers. The wounded, abandoned boy, the ruthless businessman, the vulnerable lover, the loyal friend, the insecure son, the penitent human being, and the mature angst-ridden man is so heart-wrenchingly portrayed. He bound the plot, giving it so much depth and layers.
Jahnavi was more like a symbol of love and compassion and purity. A ray of sunshine!
Karan’s love for her is defined by not just his yearning for her but the fact that he wants TO BE like her. What he felt for her was sublime and life-altering. He craves the security and love and compassion that he sees in her and her father. For all the vengeful thoughts he harbours, he rises above himself to forgive everyone who hurt him. Forgiveness is about cleansing and moving on. And Karan’s struggle to achieve that throughout the story is beautifully depicted. He has the courage to choose the difficult path. Not to grab and accumulate and destroy, but to nurture and protect and help. His relationship with his mother is beautiful and realistic too. It is her patient love that makes him choose goodness instead of revenge. And Jahnavi becomes the goal. Even though he dithers to reach out and make her his.
The central theme of the plot was love or the lack of it in different forms and how it affects people, prompting them to act in ways that destroys lives. They foster hatred and greed and avarice and dissolute behaviour. None of the smaller characters who negatively affect Karan’s life were actually happy. They were all looking for love without knowing the true meaning of it.
There were many memorable lines from the book. The one I loved the most was, ‘Did silence have a physical presence? Could it enter a room like another person and join a conversation?’
A beautiful book! I loved the cover page too. Subtle and elegant!
May 17, 2017
Such a well-written, lovely, sweet romance - Jazz Singh has outdone herself.
I enjoyed every bit of the story as Karan and Jahnavi struggle against all manner of issues that keep them apart - Jahnavi's loyalty to family, Karan's reputation of being a big-bad-wolf, his suspect parentage, and more.
It is a delight to follow the story and to see their love grow - the way the author handles the conflicts and the romantic elements is a treat to read. I was reminded of the warm and lovely, memorable romances I used to read in 'Women's Weekly' when I was younger - this story, too, leaves a lasting impression.
I highly recommend this book - particularly if you value warm, family-oriented love stories.
And if you enjoy skillful use of the English language - and good editing more or less.
I enjoyed every bit of the story as Karan and Jahnavi struggle against all manner of issues that keep them apart - Jahnavi's loyalty to family, Karan's reputation of being a big-bad-wolf, his suspect parentage, and more.
It is a delight to follow the story and to see their love grow - the way the author handles the conflicts and the romantic elements is a treat to read. I was reminded of the warm and lovely, memorable romances I used to read in 'Women's Weekly' when I was younger - this story, too, leaves a lasting impression.
I highly recommend this book - particularly if you value warm, family-oriented love stories.
And if you enjoy skillful use of the English language - and good editing more or less.
April 9, 2017
A heart tugging family drama that keeps you engaged till the very end. While the hero's (Karan) character is perhaps the best etched in the book, the author has invested a lot of time and thought in creating the minor characters as well.
May 29, 2017
Can't wait to read the sequel .
June 3, 2017
Loved the book! The title is perfect to begin with. The story is all about tangled relationships and has been woven beautifully in perfect English. I so enjoyed the build up of the characters and emotions, a romance drama superbly told. Kudos to the author!
April 24, 2017
A heart touching thrilling storyline with a bit of romance. I was totally invested and engrossed in the story. I really liked Karan's character and how well defined it was . You could feel all his ups and downs , strengths and weaknesses. Jazz did brilliant job with Karan's character . Karan was my favorite character in the book as the saying goes ' You never judge a book by its cover ' this is so apt for Karan's character. He exterior and what he depicted to everyone was so different from what he truly was. The other characters in the book were interesting too . I loved Karan and Jahnavi relationship development it was very realistic and didn't feel fake or unrealistic. They had a different chemistry between them from the moment they met . Can't wait to read the sequel of the book and what else is in store in Karan and Jahnavi journey. Would recommend everyone to read this book and a well written story. Definitely a must read.
April 9, 2017
A very thrilling book with a hint of romance that really kept me engrossed in such a way that I could hardly put it down until the end. I enjoyed it very much and cannot wait for the follow up of the story of both Karan and Jahnavi. A must read.
March 5, 2018
The plot has promise and we saw some sweet moments between the lead pair but there were loop holes like Karan’s parentage being obvious to someone else but he could not figure out himself. The writing itself seemed a bit forced. Like the author tried a bit too hard to elevate the language by adding uncommon words. For me, it seemed to jar the flow while reading.
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