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Tied Hearts: Lust, Love, Longing, and RajVeer
After Veer begs a handsome stranger to give him a lift to the Gateway of India in Mumbai on New Years Eve, he inadvertently leaves his cell phone in the mans car. Moments after the clock strikes midnight, Veer calls his phone and is relieved when the driver answers. After they agree to meet the next day, neither has any idea that fate has just intervened in both of their lives. Veer is a graduate student pursuing his MBA. Raj is a native of Amritsar. Although the two men are vastly different in terms of their family backgrounds, values, thought processes, and beliefs, it is not long before they fall in love. Still, no matter how hard he tries, Veer cannot shrug the apprehension that haunts him from within. No one has a simple love story and neither do they. But when one of the men takes the other for granted, their bond is jeopardized. Will anything or anyone be able to save it before it is too late? In this romance, two Indians intertwined in a web of forbidden love must attempt to overcome several obstacles in order to move forward in their relationship.
200 pages, Paperback
First published February 20, 2018
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March 23, 2019
Tied heart is a book by Vikram Singh
It deals with a unique kind of love story . The one which is still not completely accepted by the society. And yes I am talking about the LBGTQ . Truth be told , this was my first ever home sexual read . And I can say now that I am pleasantly shocked . It's a was completely pleasantly experience . I totally loved the way it was presented and it was so normal, simple and acceptable .The story build up was gradual and steady. The storyline was great , the characterization was on point . The portrayal of emotions were realistic and relatable . The pace was swift and engaging .
Overall it was a fabulous read and I highly recommend it . In fact I would like to mention , this book is perfect for someone , who wants to read something unconventional and is interested in venturing into such topics and books.
Thanks a lot to author for the signed review copy
It deals with a unique kind of love story . The one which is still not completely accepted by the society. And yes I am talking about the LBGTQ . Truth be told , this was my first ever home sexual read . And I can say now that I am pleasantly shocked . It's a was completely pleasantly experience . I totally loved the way it was presented and it was so normal, simple and acceptable .The story build up was gradual and steady. The storyline was great , the characterization was on point . The portrayal of emotions were realistic and relatable . The pace was swift and engaging .
Overall it was a fabulous read and I highly recommend it . In fact I would like to mention , this book is perfect for someone , who wants to read something unconventional and is interested in venturing into such topics and books.
Thanks a lot to author for the signed review copy
April 3, 2019
A heart touching story of two guys who love each other passionately. However their personalities differ. Raj, a over possessive, insecure guy falls for a sanskari & mature MBA pursuing boy Veer. They are vastly different in terms of their family backgrounds, values, thought processes and beliefs. Will they end up together? Grab the book to know.
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♧I love to read LGBTQ books. I have read some books of this genre. However it's my first LGBT+ read by an Indian author based on an Indian couple.
♧If u r thinking it's about the couple's struggle against the society, then lemme tell u, u r wrong. It's about the ups & downs in a relationship .
♧The title goes with the book. The cover is simple & okay
♧The language is easy.
♧The charecters are well developed. Side charecters have a vital role to play. ♧The book is narrated from Veer's perspective. ♧I didn't like the ending. Love doesn't give any right for physical abuse.& I didn't expect the end like this. One of my favourite thing about the book is how Raj changed for Veer but end disappointed me. However the climax was sweet. ♧The storytelling is okay & story is fast paced. I liked the book.
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♧I love to read LGBTQ books. I have read some books of this genre. However it's my first LGBT+ read by an Indian author based on an Indian couple.
♧If u r thinking it's about the couple's struggle against the society, then lemme tell u, u r wrong. It's about the ups & downs in a relationship .
♧The title goes with the book. The cover is simple & okay
♧The language is easy.
♧The charecters are well developed. Side charecters have a vital role to play. ♧The book is narrated from Veer's perspective. ♧I didn't like the ending. Love doesn't give any right for physical abuse.& I didn't expect the end like this. One of my favourite thing about the book is how Raj changed for Veer but end disappointed me. However the climax was sweet. ♧The storytelling is okay & story is fast paced. I liked the book.
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January 1, 2019
This was the first book I read on Gay couple, so obviously I was a bit doubtful as to how the story would shape. But Oh, Boy! What a beautiful love story!!! It has everything…There is a first meeting, A friendship, and Love and then obsession.
Tied Hearts really starts with a bang, When Veer takes asks for a lift in Raj’s car. That scene sets the mood of the entire book. Vikram Singh does a great job giving life to the book. I couldn’t help but enjoy the way he’s weaved a Love story of two Men who are the exact opposite of each other.
Kudos to the Author as he has done a really good job of putting emotions in every word And the characters Raj and Veer are so real. And the sheer force of raw emotions between Raj Veer moves you to another level.
It’s really applaudable that Author didn’t hesitate to write a book on homosexuals, that too a good one. Veer with empathetic nature is soft and innocent and Raj, on the other hand, is aggressive, strong and obsessive. A lethal mix of emotions is bound to entertain you.
There’s also a lot of diversity in the book but it’s done in a subtle way. The thing I loved the most about the book was the love vibe that you feel throughout the read.
The book is the first-person narrative, in this case, Veer. The author doesn’t disappoint with the writing, impressed me with how well thought out and Breezy easy to read the book was. Vikram takes his characters, makes them into people you get an instant emotional connection with, be it a good or bad one. I didn’t want the book to end yet I was in a hurry to reach the end as I wanted to know the fate of their relationship.
Would I recommend Tied of Hearts? Well, hell yes! If you love Romance fictions then this book is definitely worth picking up. It’s emotions packed journey into something very special!
Read it, everyone, read it!
Tied Hearts really starts with a bang, When Veer takes asks for a lift in Raj’s car. That scene sets the mood of the entire book. Vikram Singh does a great job giving life to the book. I couldn’t help but enjoy the way he’s weaved a Love story of two Men who are the exact opposite of each other.
Kudos to the Author as he has done a really good job of putting emotions in every word And the characters Raj and Veer are so real. And the sheer force of raw emotions between Raj Veer moves you to another level.
It’s really applaudable that Author didn’t hesitate to write a book on homosexuals, that too a good one. Veer with empathetic nature is soft and innocent and Raj, on the other hand, is aggressive, strong and obsessive. A lethal mix of emotions is bound to entertain you.
There’s also a lot of diversity in the book but it’s done in a subtle way. The thing I loved the most about the book was the love vibe that you feel throughout the read.
The book is the first-person narrative, in this case, Veer. The author doesn’t disappoint with the writing, impressed me with how well thought out and Breezy easy to read the book was. Vikram takes his characters, makes them into people you get an instant emotional connection with, be it a good or bad one. I didn’t want the book to end yet I was in a hurry to reach the end as I wanted to know the fate of their relationship.
Would I recommend Tied of Hearts? Well, hell yes! If you love Romance fictions then this book is definitely worth picking up. It’s emotions packed journey into something very special!
Read it, everyone, read it!
December 24, 2020
*Genre: LGBTQ
*My immediate thoughts after reading this book:
This is the story of Veer and Raj.
They met accidentally on New Year's eve of 2014.
And the story of their romantic relationship that follows.
The story focusses more on possessiveness and doubts rather than the usual mutual respect for the other partner.
One partner becomes more confused while the other becomes more violent and neurotic.
I would have loved the story better if one would have stood up for his own dignity and self respect as was going to be.
But issues of the heart mattered more.
Maybe it was just not my kind of story.
It's not about being a man-man or gay romance. But the way the relationship was really smothering for both the people involved made it difficult for me to enjoy the read.
Some scenes get way too graphic.
And the biggest let down was that there was complete lack of trust between the two guys.
However, I applaud the author for bringing up such issues in the form of this book.
The ending could have been much better.
Overall, the romance was a bit too cheesy as well as disturbing for me. *Rating: 3/5✨
*My immediate thoughts after reading this book:
This is the story of Veer and Raj.
They met accidentally on New Year's eve of 2014.
And the story of their romantic relationship that follows.
The story focusses more on possessiveness and doubts rather than the usual mutual respect for the other partner.
One partner becomes more confused while the other becomes more violent and neurotic.
I would have loved the story better if one would have stood up for his own dignity and self respect as was going to be.
But issues of the heart mattered more.
Maybe it was just not my kind of story.
It's not about being a man-man or gay romance. But the way the relationship was really smothering for both the people involved made it difficult for me to enjoy the read.
Some scenes get way too graphic.
And the biggest let down was that there was complete lack of trust between the two guys.
However, I applaud the author for bringing up such issues in the form of this book.
The ending could have been much better.
Overall, the romance was a bit too cheesy as well as disturbing for me. *Rating: 3/5✨
February 11, 2019
Tied Hearts is an unconventional romantic fiction written by author Vikram Singh. It is his debut novel.
Tied hearts is an unforgettable tale of love, lust, longing and RajVeer. The plot of the story is beautifully crafted and very well narrated. The story is neatly organised and will keep u hooked till the end. The subject is a bit unconventional although the characters seem to be very realistic and relevant. The author gives us an insight into the lives and problems of two homosexual individuals who are madly in love with each other. The book also provides an image of the indian society where homosexuality is still a taboo. The cover of the book seems very attractive. The use of simple yet potent words make it possible for everyone to enjoy it to the fullest. The harsh reaity of physical abuse in a relationship irrespective of the gender of the individuals is presented in the best possible way. The writting style of the author is highly convincing and commendable here and i look forward to read more from him.
Highly recommended for all the romantic fiction lovers.
Tied hearts is an unforgettable tale of love, lust, longing and RajVeer. The plot of the story is beautifully crafted and very well narrated. The story is neatly organised and will keep u hooked till the end. The subject is a bit unconventional although the characters seem to be very realistic and relevant. The author gives us an insight into the lives and problems of two homosexual individuals who are madly in love with each other. The book also provides an image of the indian society where homosexuality is still a taboo. The cover of the book seems very attractive. The use of simple yet potent words make it possible for everyone to enjoy it to the fullest. The harsh reaity of physical abuse in a relationship irrespective of the gender of the individuals is presented in the best possible way. The writting style of the author is highly convincing and commendable here and i look forward to read more from him.
Highly recommended for all the romantic fiction lovers.
November 20, 2018
Queer love story by an Indian writer
An interaction of thoughts
A taboo topic yet to be discussed ( No, the aftermath of 377 symbolism still doesn't help two men in love.. )
This book is about Veer and Raj, two men in love and how!
The best part about this book is the irony... Mostly names like Raj and Veer are seen as over capricious macho men( too straight to be defied) in a typically straight as hell, Bollywood masala in an Indian stereotype set up! 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️
And here, the pages make you shift conveniently with the idea that Raj and Veer can be two men, in love and resplendent at that. The story tackles a number of relatable topics - love, loss, yearning, learning, family, identity, growing up & coming of age. All the struggles that are thrust upon a LGBTQ couple -their shared experiences has been connived to form a beautiful love story where romance knows no gender. Where romance is celebrated. 🎈
The writing is ordinary but impactful. Why not? It's not an everyday run of the mill topic for a magazine cover, least a book!
Romance is read by thousands and lakhs of Indian readers.. it gives them a sense of belonging, a shared psychology, a place where the author connects like it's your own story.. but how many of these books are targeted to reach an audience which is invisible? But not unusual?.. very very less.
@vickysingh_91 has abundance in his style and queers on his mind when he blends romance with torrential storm in the teacup. 🎎
The editing, characterization and story was one good attempt for his first first book.
An interaction of thoughts
A taboo topic yet to be discussed ( No, the aftermath of 377 symbolism still doesn't help two men in love.. )
This book is about Veer and Raj, two men in love and how!
The best part about this book is the irony... Mostly names like Raj and Veer are seen as over capricious macho men( too straight to be defied) in a typically straight as hell, Bollywood masala in an Indian stereotype set up! 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️
And here, the pages make you shift conveniently with the idea that Raj and Veer can be two men, in love and resplendent at that. The story tackles a number of relatable topics - love, loss, yearning, learning, family, identity, growing up & coming of age. All the struggles that are thrust upon a LGBTQ couple -their shared experiences has been connived to form a beautiful love story where romance knows no gender. Where romance is celebrated. 🎈
The writing is ordinary but impactful. Why not? It's not an everyday run of the mill topic for a magazine cover, least a book!
Romance is read by thousands and lakhs of Indian readers.. it gives them a sense of belonging, a shared psychology, a place where the author connects like it's your own story.. but how many of these books are targeted to reach an audience which is invisible? But not unusual?.. very very less.
@vickysingh_91 has abundance in his style and queers on his mind when he blends romance with torrential storm in the teacup. 🎎
The editing, characterization and story was one good attempt for his first first book.
April 2, 2019
When I picked up this book, I hazily knew that it’s based on LGBTQ community, but when I picked up this book, it turned out completely different. This the story of Veer and Raj. They met each other on new year’s eve accidentally. The protagonist of the story is we can say Veer. Their love grew after the first meeting and following that story turns towards as expected love, loss, struggle, facing families/society etc. Read the book to unfold further plot.
Overall I can conclude that I loved the book and I have never read any book with such unique concept. There are many movies, series and writings regarding LGBTQ community but no one have written novel about homosexual love story. At least I have never come across till now. Story moves at faster pace. Good use of vocabulary and language. Romance has described so perfectly. Few moments are really emotional and heart touching. It holds your attention till the end. I would definitely love to see a movie based on this. Overall I love it. A must read for everyone.
Overall I can conclude that I loved the book and I have never read any book with such unique concept. There are many movies, series and writings regarding LGBTQ community but no one have written novel about homosexual love story. At least I have never come across till now. Story moves at faster pace. Good use of vocabulary and language. Romance has described so perfectly. Few moments are really emotional and heart touching. It holds your attention till the end. I would definitely love to see a movie based on this. Overall I love it. A must read for everyone.
September 19, 2019
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Tied Hearts by Vikram Singh
Blurb: After Veer begs a handsome stranger to give him a lift to the Gateway of India in Mumbai on New Years Eve, he inadvertently leaves his cell phone in the mans car. Moments after the clock strikes midnight, Veer calls his phone and is relieved when the driver answers. After they agree to meet the next day, neither has any idea that fate has just intervened in both of their lives. Veer is a graduate student pursuing his MBA. Raj is a native of Amritsar. Although the two men are vastly different in terms of their family backgrounds, values, thought processes, and beliefs, it is not long before they fall in love. Still, no matter how hard he tries, Veer cannot shrug the apprehension that haunts him from within. No one has a simple love story and neither do they. But when one of the men takes the other for granted, their bond is jeopardized. Will anything or anyone be able to save it before it is too late? In this romance, two Indians intertwined in a web of forbidden love must attempt to overcome several obstacles in order to move forward in their relationship.
Now this was the first review book I received as a bookstagrammar and after I read it, I was confused about whether to be honest with the review or sugarcoat it to be in the author's good books, who has been kind enough to send out a lot of review copies by himself and has been in direct touch with everyone reviewing his book. I decided the honest review path, because out of the pretty decent number of followers, even if one person is wrongly influenced, I'll be the one failing at my work.
I did not like the book. Simple. I don't know how a lot of people have given it 5 stars, but I did not like it, and I have a bunch of valid reasons:
- the book is supposed to represent the LGBT community, but it feels like except the name of a girl being replaced with the name of Veer, there was nothing that represented it.
- the book was plain unrealistic. Not at present and definitely not a few years ago, which is where the book is based...nobody is this accepting about an LGBT relationship. The situations, apart from throwing in a few measly incidents, were too idealistic.
- I would've happily ignored the above points but this one made me lose my mind. And I will not soften my words. The book romanticises toxicity and abuse in a relationship and that annoyed me to the core. I do not know the author, but his writing reflects that he has no understanding of abuse and it's victims...and if he does, he definitely decided not to apply it in his story.
So being simple, I wouldn't recommend this book. Sorry.
Genre: LGBTQ, contemporary romance
My rating: 2/5
Tied Hearts by Vikram Singh
Blurb: After Veer begs a handsome stranger to give him a lift to the Gateway of India in Mumbai on New Years Eve, he inadvertently leaves his cell phone in the mans car. Moments after the clock strikes midnight, Veer calls his phone and is relieved when the driver answers. After they agree to meet the next day, neither has any idea that fate has just intervened in both of their lives. Veer is a graduate student pursuing his MBA. Raj is a native of Amritsar. Although the two men are vastly different in terms of their family backgrounds, values, thought processes, and beliefs, it is not long before they fall in love. Still, no matter how hard he tries, Veer cannot shrug the apprehension that haunts him from within. No one has a simple love story and neither do they. But when one of the men takes the other for granted, their bond is jeopardized. Will anything or anyone be able to save it before it is too late? In this romance, two Indians intertwined in a web of forbidden love must attempt to overcome several obstacles in order to move forward in their relationship.
Now this was the first review book I received as a bookstagrammar and after I read it, I was confused about whether to be honest with the review or sugarcoat it to be in the author's good books, who has been kind enough to send out a lot of review copies by himself and has been in direct touch with everyone reviewing his book. I decided the honest review path, because out of the pretty decent number of followers, even if one person is wrongly influenced, I'll be the one failing at my work.
I did not like the book. Simple. I don't know how a lot of people have given it 5 stars, but I did not like it, and I have a bunch of valid reasons:
- the book is supposed to represent the LGBT community, but it feels like except the name of a girl being replaced with the name of Veer, there was nothing that represented it.
- the book was plain unrealistic. Not at present and definitely not a few years ago, which is where the book is based...nobody is this accepting about an LGBT relationship. The situations, apart from throwing in a few measly incidents, were too idealistic.
- I would've happily ignored the above points but this one made me lose my mind. And I will not soften my words. The book romanticises toxicity and abuse in a relationship and that annoyed me to the core. I do not know the author, but his writing reflects that he has no understanding of abuse and it's victims...and if he does, he definitely decided not to apply it in his story.
So being simple, I wouldn't recommend this book. Sorry.
Genre: LGBTQ, contemporary romance
My rating: 2/5
February 5, 2019
First off all hats off to the author for writing a full fledged novel on topic that is still considered a taboo. Even though our country has legalized LGBTQ+A , people still are not comfortable with two people of the same sex falling in love and I think the main reason is because there's lack of representation which makes it hard for people to understand it or see it as a normal thing which makes me appreciate the book even more.
Now moving on to the book. The cover, title, paper quality and font are just fine, so I will directly jump to the story. This is a story about two people and how they fell in love. Veer takes lift from a total stranger - Raj and call it destiny or luck, but he forgets his phone in Raj's car and they decide to meet the other day. They start meeting more often and soon enough started developing feelings for each other. Their love goes through a lot of ups and downs like every other relationship but since they were in a homosexual relationship it was even more difficult for them.
The author has taken a risk with such a sensitive topic but I must say he has done a pretty amazing job, I was afraid that the representation wouldn't be good but I was so glad and I've never been more glad to be proven wrong.
The best part about the book is how the author has normalized the love these two people share to try and make people see that love is love irrespective of gender. The characters are so well developed and grounded, they've immense depth which makes them so relatable and even to so extent, realistic. Every hurdle they face, every emotion they feel is described so beautifully that I couldn't help but root for these two and isn't that what you're supposed to do when it comes to romance? Hope that the characters become endgame?
The ending though left me quite unsatisfied, I mean I don't know what it was, the fact that the story was so progressive or that the plot was so fascinating, that the ending felt abrupt. It didn't quite feel right to say the least nonetheless I enjoyed it through and through.
The writing style was simple and lucid. There was not a single place where I felt distracted or bored. Even though I am not a romance reader I enjoyed this book. I really hope this book gets more recognition. I really want more people to read it and understand that LOVE IS LOVE.
Such an important step in the right direction to show the support for the community.
Great work.
Read full review on blog: www.whatireadandreviewed.wordpress.com
Now moving on to the book. The cover, title, paper quality and font are just fine, so I will directly jump to the story. This is a story about two people and how they fell in love. Veer takes lift from a total stranger - Raj and call it destiny or luck, but he forgets his phone in Raj's car and they decide to meet the other day. They start meeting more often and soon enough started developing feelings for each other. Their love goes through a lot of ups and downs like every other relationship but since they were in a homosexual relationship it was even more difficult for them.
The author has taken a risk with such a sensitive topic but I must say he has done a pretty amazing job, I was afraid that the representation wouldn't be good but I was so glad and I've never been more glad to be proven wrong.
The best part about the book is how the author has normalized the love these two people share to try and make people see that love is love irrespective of gender. The characters are so well developed and grounded, they've immense depth which makes them so relatable and even to so extent, realistic. Every hurdle they face, every emotion they feel is described so beautifully that I couldn't help but root for these two and isn't that what you're supposed to do when it comes to romance? Hope that the characters become endgame?
The ending though left me quite unsatisfied, I mean I don't know what it was, the fact that the story was so progressive or that the plot was so fascinating, that the ending felt abrupt. It didn't quite feel right to say the least nonetheless I enjoyed it through and through.
The writing style was simple and lucid. There was not a single place where I felt distracted or bored. Even though I am not a romance reader I enjoyed this book. I really hope this book gets more recognition. I really want more people to read it and understand that LOVE IS LOVE.
Such an important step in the right direction to show the support for the community.
Great work.
Read full review on blog: www.whatireadandreviewed.wordpress.com
February 3, 2019
👉 The story tackles a number of relatable topics like love, loss, family, identity, growing up & coming of age. 👉 The book wasn't like the typical love story between a boy and a girl .
👉 Every relationship irrespective of the gender goes through pure emotions . 👉 The plot is well and fast paced. 👉 This is book on homosexuality. 👉 I appreciate that author has not hesitated away from bringing out the feelings that are otherwise ignored or disgusted by the society .
👉 In an overall the story was really good .
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👉 Every relationship irrespective of the gender goes through pure emotions . 👉 The plot is well and fast paced. 👉 This is book on homosexuality. 👉 I appreciate that author has not hesitated away from bringing out the feelings that are otherwise ignored or disgusted by the society .
👉 In an overall the story was really good .
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April 9, 2019
Title: Tied Hearts
Author: Vikram Singh
Format: Paperback /E-book
Length: 200 pages
Publisher: Partridge Publishing India
Synopsis:
After Veer begs a handsome stranger to give him a lift to the Gateway of India in Mumbai on New Years Eve, he inadvertently leaves his cell phone in the mans car. Moments after the clock strikes midnight, Veer calls his phone and is relieved when the driver answers. After they agree to meet the next day, neither has any idea that fate has just intervened in both of their lives. Veer is a graduate student pursuing his MBA. Raj is a native of Amritsar. Although the two men are vastly different in terms of their family backgrounds, values, thought processes, and beliefs, it is not long before they fall in love. Still, no matter how hard he tries, Veer cannot shrug the apprehension that haunts him from within. No one has a simple love story and neither do they. But when one of the men takes the other for granted, their bond is jeopardized. Will anything or anyone be able to save it before it is too late? In this romance, two Indians intertwined in a web of forbidden love must attempt to overcome several obstacles in order to move forward in their relationship.
Review:
The book is filled with emotions to the brim. At some initial parts the story felt like it was being dragged or going into unnecessary details but as it went ahead the story totally gained its momentum. The story is filled with heart touching plot and very relatable instances that one might face in their relationship. Be it the friendship aspect or love, the author has beautifully weaved it into a story. The author has shown different types of love and of friendship in these 200 pages filled with emotions. The characters in the story are strong and unique in their own way. Once you read the book you are sure to go up to your friend who is like Veer, hug him or her and thank them for being in your life. And for those like me, who don’t have a friend like the character Veer, we will be left regretting. All the major as well as minor characters in the book are put down in words perfectly making them the cherry on the cake called ‘Tied Hearts’. The book cover is cute and is aptly designed. I totally loved the simplicity that it resonates and it still so catchy. The language of the book is simple and flows smoothly.
Another commendable thing about the author is that he has ventured into a subject which is not openly discussed or often written about. Taking this very subject ahead he has woven a beautiful story around it which one and all would relate to. Hats off to the author for beautifully expressing such a love story.
A big thank you from my side to the author for the beautiful message on the first page along with the autograph. The message made my heart melt even before I entered into your soulful love story.
Rating:
4 /5
Author: Vikram Singh
Format: Paperback /E-book
Length: 200 pages
Publisher: Partridge Publishing India
Synopsis:
After Veer begs a handsome stranger to give him a lift to the Gateway of India in Mumbai on New Years Eve, he inadvertently leaves his cell phone in the mans car. Moments after the clock strikes midnight, Veer calls his phone and is relieved when the driver answers. After they agree to meet the next day, neither has any idea that fate has just intervened in both of their lives. Veer is a graduate student pursuing his MBA. Raj is a native of Amritsar. Although the two men are vastly different in terms of their family backgrounds, values, thought processes, and beliefs, it is not long before they fall in love. Still, no matter how hard he tries, Veer cannot shrug the apprehension that haunts him from within. No one has a simple love story and neither do they. But when one of the men takes the other for granted, their bond is jeopardized. Will anything or anyone be able to save it before it is too late? In this romance, two Indians intertwined in a web of forbidden love must attempt to overcome several obstacles in order to move forward in their relationship.
Review:
The book is filled with emotions to the brim. At some initial parts the story felt like it was being dragged or going into unnecessary details but as it went ahead the story totally gained its momentum. The story is filled with heart touching plot and very relatable instances that one might face in their relationship. Be it the friendship aspect or love, the author has beautifully weaved it into a story. The author has shown different types of love and of friendship in these 200 pages filled with emotions. The characters in the story are strong and unique in their own way. Once you read the book you are sure to go up to your friend who is like Veer, hug him or her and thank them for being in your life. And for those like me, who don’t have a friend like the character Veer, we will be left regretting. All the major as well as minor characters in the book are put down in words perfectly making them the cherry on the cake called ‘Tied Hearts’. The book cover is cute and is aptly designed. I totally loved the simplicity that it resonates and it still so catchy. The language of the book is simple and flows smoothly.
Another commendable thing about the author is that he has ventured into a subject which is not openly discussed or often written about. Taking this very subject ahead he has woven a beautiful story around it which one and all would relate to. Hats off to the author for beautifully expressing such a love story.
A big thank you from my side to the author for the beautiful message on the first page along with the autograph. The message made my heart melt even before I entered into your soulful love story.
Rating:
4 /5
June 26, 2019
Book:- Tied Hearts
Author:- Vikram Singh
Pages:- 193
Format:- Paperback
Publishers:- Partridge
Blurb:- Veer jumps into the car of a complete stranger to reach the Gateway of India to celebrate new year with his friends and as the fate would have, he forgets his phone In the car. Veer meets the guy next to get his phone back and they both start meeting more often and soon they fall in love. But what will happen to their fairy tale romance when Raj starts taking Veer for granted?
My Review:- Tied Hearts focuses on LGBTQ communiry. What I liked about this book is that there's no protests and unacceptance like the most LGBTQ books are, instead it showed a sweet and normal love story between same sex without much from the society. I loved the way the author had normalized their relationship.
What I didn't like about this book is the ending. I felt Veer's character gives a wrong impression to the readers. I hated that Veer keeps going on about how his self-esteem is more important and after a night or two he would go back to his boyfriend even though Raj treated him bad a million times and even sexually harassed him. I think the author was trying to show his character as kind and forgiving but in an attempt of that Veer's character looked really weak, because you never go back in a relationship with your molester. Sometimes we don't need a happy ending but a dignified ending.
Author has done a great job with the writing style; it was smooth and fluent. Story was fast paced and engaging. Cover was simple and cute. Hats off to the author for coming up with this idea.
My Rating:- 🌟🌟🌟🌟4/5
Author:- Vikram Singh
Pages:- 193
Format:- Paperback
Publishers:- Partridge
Blurb:- Veer jumps into the car of a complete stranger to reach the Gateway of India to celebrate new year with his friends and as the fate would have, he forgets his phone In the car. Veer meets the guy next to get his phone back and they both start meeting more often and soon they fall in love. But what will happen to their fairy tale romance when Raj starts taking Veer for granted?
My Review:- Tied Hearts focuses on LGBTQ communiry. What I liked about this book is that there's no protests and unacceptance like the most LGBTQ books are, instead it showed a sweet and normal love story between same sex without much from the society. I loved the way the author had normalized their relationship.
What I didn't like about this book is the ending. I felt Veer's character gives a wrong impression to the readers. I hated that Veer keeps going on about how his self-esteem is more important and after a night or two he would go back to his boyfriend even though Raj treated him bad a million times and even sexually harassed him. I think the author was trying to show his character as kind and forgiving but in an attempt of that Veer's character looked really weak, because you never go back in a relationship with your molester. Sometimes we don't need a happy ending but a dignified ending.
Author has done a great job with the writing style; it was smooth and fluent. Story was fast paced and engaging. Cover was simple and cute. Hats off to the author for coming up with this idea.
My Rating:- 🌟🌟🌟🌟4/5
November 22, 2018
PLOT
The story opens up with a call that Veer makes to Raj ,who happens to find out his lost lost phone on the new year’s eve.So Veer meets Raj to collect his phone and there is a sudden liking he develops for Raj when he sees him.Gradually they turn friends to best friends and this when Raj discloses to Veer about his homosexuality.Initially Raj tries to stay away from Veer,even though he likes him too.Why does that happen ?,Do they stay together ?,How do people react to them ? Read and find out.
MY REVIEW
I initially assumed from the title that it would be a very usual easy-breezy romantic plot.But when I got a hint that the book is that this is about a gay-couple ,I suddenly hit a zeal to read it.No doubt,since it was my first read on a book on gay romance,I was inquisitive through out the book.Of-course,there wasn’t anything exceptional about the story but what made me happy reading it - is that people’s perception on the LGBTQ community is so wrong.The love between them is just like it happens between a guy and a girl-unconditional and real.I like that the story is sweet, simple and so easily put for the readers,however I would like to read exceptional stories and expect more from the author.
Overall easy and a light read,story was very predictable .Language - easy to support the reading flow.Character- well narrated.Reading-fun !
It’s a 4/5 for me.
The story opens up with a call that Veer makes to Raj ,who happens to find out his lost lost phone on the new year’s eve.So Veer meets Raj to collect his phone and there is a sudden liking he develops for Raj when he sees him.Gradually they turn friends to best friends and this when Raj discloses to Veer about his homosexuality.Initially Raj tries to stay away from Veer,even though he likes him too.Why does that happen ?,Do they stay together ?,How do people react to them ? Read and find out.
MY REVIEW
I initially assumed from the title that it would be a very usual easy-breezy romantic plot.But when I got a hint that the book is that this is about a gay-couple ,I suddenly hit a zeal to read it.No doubt,since it was my first read on a book on gay romance,I was inquisitive through out the book.Of-course,there wasn’t anything exceptional about the story but what made me happy reading it - is that people’s perception on the LGBTQ community is so wrong.The love between them is just like it happens between a guy and a girl-unconditional and real.I like that the story is sweet, simple and so easily put for the readers,however I would like to read exceptional stories and expect more from the author.
Overall easy and a light read,story was very predictable .Language - easy to support the reading flow.Character- well narrated.Reading-fun !
It’s a 4/5 for me.
May 8, 2019
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Book : Tied Hearts
Author : Vikram Singh
Publication : Partridge Publishing India
Published on : 20 feb 2018
Pages : 200
Price : Rs350
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It is truly said that no matter what " love makes it's way " .
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The story starts with Veer , MBA pursuing student panicking as he is late in reaching at gateway of India for New year's Eve . Veer , decides to take lift and begs to a handsome stranger Raj , a native of Amritsar to drop him . But Veer forgets his cell phone in the car and moments just after clock strikes midnight he realizes and gives a call and gets relieved when driver ( Raj ) replies . Both Veer and Raj agrees to meet next day unaware of the plans that destiny had planned for them ..
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From giving lift to Veer to finally giving his heart this story is not an ordinary love story , rather than a story of two people having same sex . The story tackles with relatable topics like love, loss , family , doubt . The writing style is lucid and the story is fast paced . The different characters in the story keep reader's engrossed. However, author also adds a pinch of scenario of problems faced by LGBT community . The story also conveys a message that love and accept yourself first and eventually the world will follow you ..
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If you are looking for a different love story give this book a try ....
Book : Tied Hearts
Author : Vikram Singh
Publication : Partridge Publishing India
Published on : 20 feb 2018
Pages : 200
Price : Rs350
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It is truly said that no matter what " love makes it's way " .
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The story starts with Veer , MBA pursuing student panicking as he is late in reaching at gateway of India for New year's Eve . Veer , decides to take lift and begs to a handsome stranger Raj , a native of Amritsar to drop him . But Veer forgets his cell phone in the car and moments just after clock strikes midnight he realizes and gives a call and gets relieved when driver ( Raj ) replies . Both Veer and Raj agrees to meet next day unaware of the plans that destiny had planned for them ..
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From giving lift to Veer to finally giving his heart this story is not an ordinary love story , rather than a story of two people having same sex . The story tackles with relatable topics like love, loss , family , doubt . The writing style is lucid and the story is fast paced . The different characters in the story keep reader's engrossed. However, author also adds a pinch of scenario of problems faced by LGBT community . The story also conveys a message that love and accept yourself first and eventually the world will follow you ..
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If you are looking for a different love story give this book a try ....
June 1, 2019
Tied Hearts
Author - Vikram Sen Singh
This is a story of Veer and Raj. Veer is a graduate student pursuing his MBA. Raj is a native of Amritsar. As its said tht love does not see any race, colour, creed or gender,
Couple who meet by destiny one New Year's Eve .
Their love goes through a lot of ups and downs like every other relationship but since they were in a homosexual relationship it was even more difficult for them.
Will the society accept them? Or will they forever revel in their misery?Will their love survive? Go grab a copy to find out more .....💗
Not to forget to mention that the author has chosen a bold but a delicate topic to write a book on, and I must say he has handled it beautifully through the all chapters.Few moments were really emotional and heart touching.
Character development was quite nice.The language is simple and lucid. I would recommend it for people who read romance fictions and also for those who not , as if you pick it up, it will keep you hooked till the end.
Rating 5/5 ❤❤❤❤❤
Author - Vikram Sen Singh
This is a story of Veer and Raj. Veer is a graduate student pursuing his MBA. Raj is a native of Amritsar. As its said tht love does not see any race, colour, creed or gender,
Couple who meet by destiny one New Year's Eve .
Their love goes through a lot of ups and downs like every other relationship but since they were in a homosexual relationship it was even more difficult for them.
Will the society accept them? Or will they forever revel in their misery?Will their love survive? Go grab a copy to find out more .....💗
Not to forget to mention that the author has chosen a bold but a delicate topic to write a book on, and I must say he has handled it beautifully through the all chapters.Few moments were really emotional and heart touching.
Character development was quite nice.The language is simple and lucid. I would recommend it for people who read romance fictions and also for those who not , as if you pick it up, it will keep you hooked till the end.
Rating 5/5 ❤❤❤❤❤
June 2, 2019
Title of the book– TIED HEARTS
AUTHOR – VIKRAM SINGH
PUBLISHER – Partridge
PUBLISHING YEAR – 2019
LANGUAGE – English
FORMAT – Paperback, Hardcopy, Ebook
NUMBER OF PAGES – 193
PRICE – 350rs
Firstly, Thank you for the signed copy.
Being an author, I could understand how difficult it is to pick the topic on homosexual. I appreciate your work and I simply loved it.
The story deals with the two men Veer and Raj who fall in love with each other accidentally and how they both overcome the obstacles in order to move forward in their relationship.
This story certainly changes the reader's perceptive on homosexuality and a big slap to our society who refuses to accept the reality of homosexuality.
RATINGS
— TITLE – 2/5
— COVER – 3/5
— CONTENT – 4/5
— LANGUAGE – 4/5
— WRITING SKILLS – 3/5
— OVERALL RATING – 4.0/5
Your avid reader *Ram Prudhvi Teja*
AUTHOR – VIKRAM SINGH
PUBLISHER – Partridge
PUBLISHING YEAR – 2019
LANGUAGE – English
FORMAT – Paperback, Hardcopy, Ebook
NUMBER OF PAGES – 193
PRICE – 350rs
Firstly, Thank you for the signed copy.
Being an author, I could understand how difficult it is to pick the topic on homosexual. I appreciate your work and I simply loved it.
The story deals with the two men Veer and Raj who fall in love with each other accidentally and how they both overcome the obstacles in order to move forward in their relationship.
This story certainly changes the reader's perceptive on homosexuality and a big slap to our society who refuses to accept the reality of homosexuality.
RATINGS
— TITLE – 2/5
— COVER – 3/5
— CONTENT – 4/5
— LANGUAGE – 4/5
— WRITING SKILLS – 3/5
— OVERALL RATING – 4.0/5
Your avid reader *Ram Prudhvi Teja*
May 25, 2019
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Tied hearts is a love story which is written in a very simple language. There was not even a single point when I was confused about what I read. The storyline is a normal one as seen in the other Indian love story books, the only difference being that here it is a man loving another man.
The story was enjoyable and the flow is very good. It is fast paced and perfectly enjoyable for lovers of romantic novels.
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The problems between Raj and Veer were portrayed in a beautiful and realistic way, especially towards the end of the story.
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The writing skill of the author is appreciable. He writes in a reader friendly way and this makes the book lovable.
But the fact that there was nothing new in this love story from the usual ones, disappointed me.
But I am sure the author has good imagination and creative thinking and can come up with many more excellent books in the future.
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Tied hearts is a love story which is written in a very simple language. There was not even a single point when I was confused about what I read. The storyline is a normal one as seen in the other Indian love story books, the only difference being that here it is a man loving another man.
The story was enjoyable and the flow is very good. It is fast paced and perfectly enjoyable for lovers of romantic novels.
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The problems between Raj and Veer were portrayed in a beautiful and realistic way, especially towards the end of the story.
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The writing skill of the author is appreciable. He writes in a reader friendly way and this makes the book lovable.
But the fact that there was nothing new in this love story from the usual ones, disappointed me.
But I am sure the author has good imagination and creative thinking and can come up with many more excellent books in the future.
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March 19, 2019
“Tied Hearts” by Vikram Singh is an epic love story of Raj and Veer. Raj belongs to Amritsar and Veer is a graduate student pursuing his MBA. Belonging to different cultures and creed they fall in love unaware of the hurdles they need to face in their life.
After reading Simon by Becky Albertalli in LGBT genre l was sceptical about this book but this one was a good read.
Narration and Characterization: Narration is simple with easy read. Characters are well developed. At times the story seemed to quite dragging.
I feel everyone who is new to this theme or has very little knowledge of what actually goes inside the mind of a LQBTQ should definitely go for this book.
After reading Simon by Becky Albertalli in LGBT genre l was sceptical about this book but this one was a good read.
Narration and Characterization: Narration is simple with easy read. Characters are well developed. At times the story seemed to quite dragging.
I feel everyone who is new to this theme or has very little knowledge of what actually goes inside the mind of a LQBTQ should definitely go for this book.
May 29, 2019
The beginning of Tied Hearts was really fun and I liked the author's writing style. The prose was easy to read through and the pace was fast enough to keep me entertained.
I'd almost starter loving the story, shipping RajVeer even, until I reached the second half of the book.
The thing is, this book should include a trigger warning about sexual harrasment which it didn't. After about half of the book, the MC, Raj gets molested by the guy he called his boyfriend.
What irked me the most—and also made me lose my love for the book—was the fact that despite all that, Raj forgave his boyfriend and got back together with him.
I mean, I don't think my opinion of this book would've changed that much if Raj had maybe broken up with Veer. It seemed so unrealistic that he just forgave him for something so horrible.
I liked the book, but I did not like how it ended.
I'd almost starter loving the story, shipping RajVeer even, until I reached the second half of the book.
The thing is, this book should include a trigger warning about sexual harrasment which it didn't. After about half of the book, the MC, Raj gets molested by the guy he called his boyfriend.
What irked me the most—and also made me lose my love for the book—was the fact that despite all that, Raj forgave his boyfriend and got back together with him.
I mean, I don't think my opinion of this book would've changed that much if Raj had maybe broken up with Veer. It seemed so unrealistic that he just forgave him for something so horrible.
I liked the book, but I did not like how it ended.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 14, 2020
Title: Tied Hearts: Lust, Love, Longing and Rajveer
Author: Vikram Singh
Publisher: Partridge Publishing India
Genre: LGBTQ+ / Romance/ Contemporary
Format: Paperback
Language: English
No. of pages: 200
My Review:
I received a review copy from the author in return for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Tied Hearts was an enjoyable read. With a gradual and steady buildup, the author is able to portray that love is love. Writing about a homosexual love story is not easy in India – after all, like the character Ranjit from Mahesh Dattani’s On a Muggy Night in Mumbai, it is impossible to be both “Indian and gay”. I applaud the author for daring to write on this still precarious topic.
The plot has been well constructed and the characterization on point. The romance between Veer and Raj is just like any other romance with a heterosexual couple and the author simply wants to say that it does not matter if a boy loves a girl or if he even loves another boy, but that their love is what matters. Love does not see any race, colour, creed or gender. A person’s sexuality is in no way a factor to determine who he/she falls in love with.
The social constructs surrounding the two men are very realistic thus making this story more relatable. With mentions of their differing family backgrounds, values, thought processes, and beliefs, the author brings in various aspects of a person’s life that determine the way he acts in society and his personality.
The concept of the ‘forbidden’ is seen in this book as well as the concept of the ‘other’, and the poet does this through the two protagonists – Veer and Raj, who just because of their ‘not-normal’ lifestyle, normal implying the majority of the heterosexual subjects in the book. I think this work was really well done.
Verdict:
I really enjoyed reading this book. I rate it a 4/5 stars.
Author: Vikram Singh
Publisher: Partridge Publishing India
Genre: LGBTQ+ / Romance/ Contemporary
Format: Paperback
Language: English
No. of pages: 200
My Review:
I received a review copy from the author in return for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Tied Hearts was an enjoyable read. With a gradual and steady buildup, the author is able to portray that love is love. Writing about a homosexual love story is not easy in India – after all, like the character Ranjit from Mahesh Dattani’s On a Muggy Night in Mumbai, it is impossible to be both “Indian and gay”. I applaud the author for daring to write on this still precarious topic.
The plot has been well constructed and the characterization on point. The romance between Veer and Raj is just like any other romance with a heterosexual couple and the author simply wants to say that it does not matter if a boy loves a girl or if he even loves another boy, but that their love is what matters. Love does not see any race, colour, creed or gender. A person’s sexuality is in no way a factor to determine who he/she falls in love with.
The social constructs surrounding the two men are very realistic thus making this story more relatable. With mentions of their differing family backgrounds, values, thought processes, and beliefs, the author brings in various aspects of a person’s life that determine the way he acts in society and his personality.
The concept of the ‘forbidden’ is seen in this book as well as the concept of the ‘other’, and the poet does this through the two protagonists – Veer and Raj, who just because of their ‘not-normal’ lifestyle, normal implying the majority of the heterosexual subjects in the book. I think this work was really well done.
Verdict:
I really enjoyed reading this book. I rate it a 4/5 stars.
August 14, 2019
Book- Tied Hearts
Author- Vikram Singh
Pages- 193
My rating- 🌈🌈🌈🌈/5
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💜FREEDOM OF LOVE💜
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This is my first book based on LGBT community. Homosexual relationship is nothing different from heterosexual one. ✨
The story begins when Veer bumps into Raj on 31st of December, slowly they become friends and start liking eachother. Veer is pursuing his MBA and Raj works in a Company based in Mumbai. Veer is a well organized, caring, disciplined, self dependent and a very good human where as Raj is bit rude and dominating. Nevertheless the opposite character of Raj and Veer they fall in love with each other.
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This book is all about the love story of Raj and Veer and the ups and downs they face to keep their relationship intact. Raj leaves no stone unturned to make Veer feel special and tries to plan a cute surprise whenever they meet. No one has a simple love story and neither do they. As the time passes things start getting out of place. Raj becomes over possessive and doubts Veer in every step.
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What is going to happen when the story proceeds? How will their love survive and how can they manage to get everything into place?
To know about RajVeer and their story read the book.
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P.S- The cover is magnificent and the writing style of the author is very good which keeps you hooked into the book. The language is lucid. Paper quality is very good.
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Thank you sir for this amazing work and looking forward to read more from you😊
Author- Vikram Singh
Pages- 193
My rating- 🌈🌈🌈🌈/5
✨
💜FREEDOM OF LOVE💜
✨
This is my first book based on LGBT community. Homosexual relationship is nothing different from heterosexual one. ✨
The story begins when Veer bumps into Raj on 31st of December, slowly they become friends and start liking eachother. Veer is pursuing his MBA and Raj works in a Company based in Mumbai. Veer is a well organized, caring, disciplined, self dependent and a very good human where as Raj is bit rude and dominating. Nevertheless the opposite character of Raj and Veer they fall in love with each other.
✨
This book is all about the love story of Raj and Veer and the ups and downs they face to keep their relationship intact. Raj leaves no stone unturned to make Veer feel special and tries to plan a cute surprise whenever they meet. No one has a simple love story and neither do they. As the time passes things start getting out of place. Raj becomes over possessive and doubts Veer in every step.
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What is going to happen when the story proceeds? How will their love survive and how can they manage to get everything into place?
To know about RajVeer and their story read the book.
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P.S- The cover is magnificent and the writing style of the author is very good which keeps you hooked into the book. The language is lucid. Paper quality is very good.
✨
Thank you sir for this amazing work and looking forward to read more from you😊
January 25, 2019
Veer and Raj meets coincidentally on 31st Dec after Veer asks for,well....not ask instead just jump into his car to reach Gateway Of India. The chance encounter soon develops into friendship and friendship into love. But what happens when one's caring turns into possessiveness. Will their love survive? Or it will get suffocated?
Review-
One of the obvious reasons I pick this book was because it is a love story of a LGBTQ community. And as a society we definitely need to be more empathetic towards them. I like that they have been shown as a normal everyday couple. But I really wanted to read more about their struggles and how as a society we can help them. Though Section 377 has been decriminalised but I don't think our society has accepted it yet, the way it has been shown in the book.
As I said I really like the normalcy of their relationship just like a relationship between a girl and a boy. The plot of the story is very good but I feel the story started quite dragging in the second half. I was very disappointed with the end.
Characters of Raj and Veer are opposite. Raj is elder but Veer is more mature than him. In the start Veer is a very confident, no bullshit taking person but then I don't know what happened in the end. Why was he bearing that much?
I really like the book as a whole because it takes guts to write such a love story but I just wish the author has modified the end a little bit. No one should take anything above their self respect. If you really want to read a nice lovely romantic story, then this book is definitely for you.
Review-
One of the obvious reasons I pick this book was because it is a love story of a LGBTQ community. And as a society we definitely need to be more empathetic towards them. I like that they have been shown as a normal everyday couple. But I really wanted to read more about their struggles and how as a society we can help them. Though Section 377 has been decriminalised but I don't think our society has accepted it yet, the way it has been shown in the book.
As I said I really like the normalcy of their relationship just like a relationship between a girl and a boy. The plot of the story is very good but I feel the story started quite dragging in the second half. I was very disappointed with the end.
Characters of Raj and Veer are opposite. Raj is elder but Veer is more mature than him. In the start Veer is a very confident, no bullshit taking person but then I don't know what happened in the end. Why was he bearing that much?
I really like the book as a whole because it takes guts to write such a love story but I just wish the author has modified the end a little bit. No one should take anything above their self respect. If you really want to read a nice lovely romantic story, then this book is definitely for you.
June 11, 2019
For a new author, I absolutely loved this masterpiece. This is no normal story in our society but the author made sure that there was not biased ness or wrongfulness in their love story.
They met by chance and that chance was wonderful to them , hope ,promises and love blossomed.
The cover is pretty but could be better but the inside of the book holds promising stuffs, I loved the book,the characters. Yes,it was cliche but some of us do loves cliche right?Right.
This was a fresh novel from me as I don't usually read LGBTQ books but this one was good and well written.
The creative aspect of the book is good and I would recommend everyone to read this at least once. Happy reading y'all.
They met by chance and that chance was wonderful to them , hope ,promises and love blossomed.
The cover is pretty but could be better but the inside of the book holds promising stuffs, I loved the book,the characters. Yes,it was cliche but some of us do loves cliche right?Right.
This was a fresh novel from me as I don't usually read LGBTQ books but this one was good and well written.
The creative aspect of the book is good and I would recommend everyone to read this at least once. Happy reading y'all.
April 21, 2019
Tied Hearts by Vikram Singh
"Stand up for what you believe in, even if it means standing alone"
🌹 Every relationship irrespective of gender goes through pure emotions.
🌹When I received the book, I was skeptical about reading it because this was my first LBGT Romance read.
🌹This is a typical Bollywood romance type book.
🌹 Cover is pretty.
🌹 Language is simple.
🌹 The story has blend of love, loss and family.
🌹Good book for beginners and page turner at same time.
🌹Pace of story is Okay.
🌹 I give 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐.
"Stand up for what you believe in, even if it means standing alone"
🌹 Every relationship irrespective of gender goes through pure emotions.
🌹When I received the book, I was skeptical about reading it because this was my first LBGT Romance read.
🌹This is a typical Bollywood romance type book.
🌹 Cover is pretty.
🌹 Language is simple.
🌹 The story has blend of love, loss and family.
🌹Good book for beginners and page turner at same time.
🌹Pace of story is Okay.
🌹 I give 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐.
July 20, 2019
"Love is a zone where one is just his naked self."
Incredibly romantic and high on humour, "Tied Hearts" by Vikram Singh invites the readers to drown themselves into the web of forbidden love that struggles through many difficulties to overcome all the obstacles that just tags alongside.
The spark between Raj Veer begins to click with Veer inadvertently leaving his cell phone in Raj's car when he gives him a lift in it that leads to their meeting again the next day. Amid all the romantic moments between them, Raj finds it hard to shake off his possessive attitude while Veer cannot shrug the apprehension that haunts him from within. But none ever had a simple love story and when their perfect bond is jeopardized, it's hard to tell whether anything or anyone will ever be able to save it before it's too late.
Woven with picture perfect description and a wild narration, Tied Heart brings to its readers an unforgettable journey through love, hurt, pain, healing, misunderstanding and finally growing up as a true human being.
Amid everything, the book doesn't fail to highlight the air of difference that gay couples have to face around them. The biased attitude of the society towards them, the hatred in the eyes of people who look at them and the fake pride in the words of those who tend to support them by calling them brave for choosing to live the way they should.
But then, love has the power to conquer them all and hence love blooms even amid the differences of values, beliefs, thought process and their family backgrounds in a way that only a few can imagine.
It's always said that love is the little things that one does for each other and this story proves just that. The way Raj takes care of Veer and Veer stands by Raj in all his difficult times is simply heart rending. The little doses of surprises that they shower upon each other renders happiness. And then, Raj's mind blowing proposal to Veer serves as a huge cherry on top.
The book also takes the readers on a ride to several cities: Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Goa and makes one fall in love with them. The book vibrantly captures the true essence of Kolkata during its favourite festive season of Durga Puja when the entire city looks just like a newly wedded bride.
Author Vikram Singh doesn't forget to include humour in the story to ensure that the readers burst into laughter every now and then. Smile is never allowed to leave the lips as one gets drowned in the mesmerising tale of two hearts that beat for each other.
With simple language and swift flowing style, the author paints a very vivid picture of the human mind which not only tend to fall in love but is prone to errors as well. No one is perfect, and it is just understanding and acceptance that can make the love between two imperfect lovers achieve the synonym of perfection.
The book ends in a slight cliffhanger and hence there remains a slightest probability of a sequel which is sure to be as great as this one as well.
The perfectly apt title needs no special mention as true love had always tied hearts into an unbreakable bond and their is no doubt that RajVeer stands the test of time and qualities for the title of true lovers with their hearts tied together forever no matter what comes in the way.
The soothing cover compliments the catchy title starring two hearts that finds it hard to stay away from each other and hence always tags along and stays close.
All the characters play their role brilliantly as the author succeeds in painting them in their true colours, bringing out the fact that humans are not flawless but love alone can help them rise above all their blemishes.
Spread with romance and sprinkled with twist and turns, "Tied Hearts" by Vikram Singh is tale of two hearts immersed in love, soaked in emotions and drenched in purity that proves love never discriminates but always flows to those who deserves the best.
"Life had taken a new turn, though there was no point of feeling lovesick. After all, one could be homesick for people too."
Incredibly romantic and high on humour, "Tied Hearts" by Vikram Singh invites the readers to drown themselves into the web of forbidden love that struggles through many difficulties to overcome all the obstacles that just tags alongside.
The spark between Raj Veer begins to click with Veer inadvertently leaving his cell phone in Raj's car when he gives him a lift in it that leads to their meeting again the next day. Amid all the romantic moments between them, Raj finds it hard to shake off his possessive attitude while Veer cannot shrug the apprehension that haunts him from within. But none ever had a simple love story and when their perfect bond is jeopardized, it's hard to tell whether anything or anyone will ever be able to save it before it's too late.
Woven with picture perfect description and a wild narration, Tied Heart brings to its readers an unforgettable journey through love, hurt, pain, healing, misunderstanding and finally growing up as a true human being.
Amid everything, the book doesn't fail to highlight the air of difference that gay couples have to face around them. The biased attitude of the society towards them, the hatred in the eyes of people who look at them and the fake pride in the words of those who tend to support them by calling them brave for choosing to live the way they should.
But then, love has the power to conquer them all and hence love blooms even amid the differences of values, beliefs, thought process and their family backgrounds in a way that only a few can imagine.
It's always said that love is the little things that one does for each other and this story proves just that. The way Raj takes care of Veer and Veer stands by Raj in all his difficult times is simply heart rending. The little doses of surprises that they shower upon each other renders happiness. And then, Raj's mind blowing proposal to Veer serves as a huge cherry on top.
The book also takes the readers on a ride to several cities: Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Goa and makes one fall in love with them. The book vibrantly captures the true essence of Kolkata during its favourite festive season of Durga Puja when the entire city looks just like a newly wedded bride.
Author Vikram Singh doesn't forget to include humour in the story to ensure that the readers burst into laughter every now and then. Smile is never allowed to leave the lips as one gets drowned in the mesmerising tale of two hearts that beat for each other.
With simple language and swift flowing style, the author paints a very vivid picture of the human mind which not only tend to fall in love but is prone to errors as well. No one is perfect, and it is just understanding and acceptance that can make the love between two imperfect lovers achieve the synonym of perfection.
The book ends in a slight cliffhanger and hence there remains a slightest probability of a sequel which is sure to be as great as this one as well.
The perfectly apt title needs no special mention as true love had always tied hearts into an unbreakable bond and their is no doubt that RajVeer stands the test of time and qualities for the title of true lovers with their hearts tied together forever no matter what comes in the way.
The soothing cover compliments the catchy title starring two hearts that finds it hard to stay away from each other and hence always tags along and stays close.
All the characters play their role brilliantly as the author succeeds in painting them in their true colours, bringing out the fact that humans are not flawless but love alone can help them rise above all their blemishes.
Spread with romance and sprinkled with twist and turns, "Tied Hearts" by Vikram Singh is tale of two hearts immersed in love, soaked in emotions and drenched in purity that proves love never discriminates but always flows to those who deserves the best.
"Life had taken a new turn, though there was no point of feeling lovesick. After all, one could be homesick for people too."
June 2, 2019
"It always seemed to me a bit pointless to disapprove of homosexuality. It's like disapproving of rain." - Francis Maude
Blurb:
After Veer begs a handsome stranger to give him a lift to the Gateway of India in Mumbai on New Years Eve, he inadvertently leaves his cell phone in the mans car. Moments after the clock strikes midnight, Veer calls his phone and is relieved when the driver answers. After they agree to meet the next day, neither has any idea that fate has just intervened in both of their lives. Veer is a graduate student pursuing his MBA. Raj is a native of Amritsar. Although the two men are vastly different in terms of their family backgrounds, values, thought processes, and beliefs, it is not long before they fall in love. Still, no matter how hard he tries, Veer cannot shrug the apprehension that haunts him from within. No one has a simple love story and neither do they. But when one of the men takes the other for granted, their bond is jeopardized. Will anything or anyone be able to save it before it is too late? In this romance, two Indians intertwined in a web of forbidden love must attempt to overcome several obstacles in order to move forward in their relationship.
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This is the second LGBT novel I'm reading. The first one was Simon vs the Homo sapiens agenda and I loved it. Tied Hearts by Veer Singh is a book which has a big heart and it was a rollercoaster ride of love throughout the book.
The author portrayed the friendship and then love between Veer and Raj beautifully. The way they meet and then there blossoming friendship was a lovely thing to read about. And then the continuous attraction they feel towards each other is also splendidly described and written in a way to swoon over.
Here in this story both their families are open minded and whole heartedly accepts their relationship. But it's quite uncommon in this country and it felt a little far-fetched. But this story deals with the taken for granted behaviour ones shows often in a relationship. The way it can destroy the relationship is also shown. There are situation to laugh about, to cry about, and to feel extremely happy about throughout the book.
Now coming to the characters, they are very well built with headstrong opinions and compassion. The narrative is excellent. The author also has a great vocabulary and the use of language is too good. Overall it's a very heartwarming feel-good kind of story and I enjoyed the reading experience.
Rating and Recommendations:
4/5. It's a nice take on a homosexual relationship with a good storyline. You'll like this tale for sure.
Blurb:
After Veer begs a handsome stranger to give him a lift to the Gateway of India in Mumbai on New Years Eve, he inadvertently leaves his cell phone in the mans car. Moments after the clock strikes midnight, Veer calls his phone and is relieved when the driver answers. After they agree to meet the next day, neither has any idea that fate has just intervened in both of their lives. Veer is a graduate student pursuing his MBA. Raj is a native of Amritsar. Although the two men are vastly different in terms of their family backgrounds, values, thought processes, and beliefs, it is not long before they fall in love. Still, no matter how hard he tries, Veer cannot shrug the apprehension that haunts him from within. No one has a simple love story and neither do they. But when one of the men takes the other for granted, their bond is jeopardized. Will anything or anyone be able to save it before it is too late? In this romance, two Indians intertwined in a web of forbidden love must attempt to overcome several obstacles in order to move forward in their relationship.
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This is the second LGBT novel I'm reading. The first one was Simon vs the Homo sapiens agenda and I loved it. Tied Hearts by Veer Singh is a book which has a big heart and it was a rollercoaster ride of love throughout the book.
The author portrayed the friendship and then love between Veer and Raj beautifully. The way they meet and then there blossoming friendship was a lovely thing to read about. And then the continuous attraction they feel towards each other is also splendidly described and written in a way to swoon over.
Here in this story both their families are open minded and whole heartedly accepts their relationship. But it's quite uncommon in this country and it felt a little far-fetched. But this story deals with the taken for granted behaviour ones shows often in a relationship. The way it can destroy the relationship is also shown. There are situation to laugh about, to cry about, and to feel extremely happy about throughout the book.
Now coming to the characters, they are very well built with headstrong opinions and compassion. The narrative is excellent. The author also has a great vocabulary and the use of language is too good. Overall it's a very heartwarming feel-good kind of story and I enjoyed the reading experience.
Rating and Recommendations:
4/5. It's a nice take on a homosexual relationship with a good storyline. You'll like this tale for sure.
May 26, 2019
An unique romantic novel for the LGBTQ community. This unique love story is about two Indian men who fall in love. It’s about how they fall in love, how they keep their love growing and how they try and overcome the obstacles thrown their way. It’s just like any other romantic story, the only difference being that the love is between two grown men. It’s based in the year 2014, when homosexual love was forbidden in India. Like any other love story, their’s too is filled with different types of problems and obstacles. Even though it is a forbidden love, they try their best to overcome them. What will happen next? Will they be able to survive the tide of obstacles coming towards the? Or will it destroy whatever they have? Read the book to find out!
To be completely honest, this was my first homosexual romantic love story. And I must say I was very happy to see that the author had portrayed the love story just like it would have been between a girl and a boy. It’s applaudable that the author did not hesitate to write about a homosexual love story when its still something that is not fully acceptable by society. It was simple, sweet and most importantly it did not distinguish or degrade the love between two people of the same gender. The great storyline and the way the characters were developed throughout the story is commendable. The author has done a great job in making this story realistic and relatable. The swift, engaging pace of the story also adds to the list of positive points about the book. The story also portrays all the difficulties and obstacles faced by a gay couple in a world where this type of love is still looked down upon, is still looked at as if it is something wrong. It shows how one needs to be strong for his/her partner. The writing style of the author is also great as he uses simple words so that everyone is able to read it and understand it and relate to it.
I loved reading the book. I loved how the author fearlessly took up this theme for his book and proceeded with it and did a remarkable job in portraying a love story that is going to be remembered by all. I also loved the way he writes. Simple, yet elegant, attracting readers of different ages. I would definitely recommend this book to all.
Overall rating: 4/5
To be completely honest, this was my first homosexual romantic love story. And I must say I was very happy to see that the author had portrayed the love story just like it would have been between a girl and a boy. It’s applaudable that the author did not hesitate to write about a homosexual love story when its still something that is not fully acceptable by society. It was simple, sweet and most importantly it did not distinguish or degrade the love between two people of the same gender. The great storyline and the way the characters were developed throughout the story is commendable. The author has done a great job in making this story realistic and relatable. The swift, engaging pace of the story also adds to the list of positive points about the book. The story also portrays all the difficulties and obstacles faced by a gay couple in a world where this type of love is still looked down upon, is still looked at as if it is something wrong. It shows how one needs to be strong for his/her partner. The writing style of the author is also great as he uses simple words so that everyone is able to read it and understand it and relate to it.
I loved reading the book. I loved how the author fearlessly took up this theme for his book and proceeded with it and did a remarkable job in portraying a love story that is going to be remembered by all. I also loved the way he writes. Simple, yet elegant, attracting readers of different ages. I would definitely recommend this book to all.
Overall rating: 4/5
January 29, 2019
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Tied Hearts
Author - Vikram Singh(@tiedhearts )
Publisher - Partridge Publisher
Page - 191
Price - 350(printed price)
Genre - Fiction/Romance
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Content - The story starts on New Year Eve when Veer asked for lift from a person named Raj and accidentally kept his phone in Raj's car.Veer again met Raj to collect the phone and spend some time together.Veer started to fall for Raj but was hesitant to dosclose his feelings for him thinking that might end up their friendship.So,he kept his distance from him.Thay gradually became best friends and one day Raj revealed his sexuality.Raj had also fallen in love with veer but unlike him,Raj was not hesitant to express his feelings and doing his best to win veer over.Finally one day Raj proposed to veer and he accepted.They were having the best time of their lives.Raj was very caring and always surprised Veer with something or other.Thet were just made for each other.Will they always be like that???Or thwy will have to go through many ups and downs to prove their love worthy for each other.Read to find out... 📕
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My View - This is my first LGBT read.Hats off to the writer for writing on such sensitive topic.Though law has been passed and is in effect but our society is not still open about this matter yet.The story talks about ups and downs in a relationship.Every relationship needs space,trust,respect, understanding to keep it intact and strong.The author has emphasized on these things very carefully.The two main characters in this story are very different from each other.Where Veer is calm,composed,strong- minded,mature,on the other hand Raj is like a stubborn kid who needs guidance always and how they support each other is the main story.The language is simple and easily understandable.The writer could have written about some reactions that the couple got from society.That part was not covered.
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All in all it was a nice,enjoyable read but the climax could have been a little more highlighted.
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My Rating - 3.5⭐️/5 ⭐️
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Tied Hearts
Author - Vikram Singh(@tiedhearts )
Publisher - Partridge Publisher
Page - 191
Price - 350(printed price)
Genre - Fiction/Romance
📕
📕
Content - The story starts on New Year Eve when Veer asked for lift from a person named Raj and accidentally kept his phone in Raj's car.Veer again met Raj to collect the phone and spend some time together.Veer started to fall for Raj but was hesitant to dosclose his feelings for him thinking that might end up their friendship.So,he kept his distance from him.Thay gradually became best friends and one day Raj revealed his sexuality.Raj had also fallen in love with veer but unlike him,Raj was not hesitant to express his feelings and doing his best to win veer over.Finally one day Raj proposed to veer and he accepted.They were having the best time of their lives.Raj was very caring and always surprised Veer with something or other.Thet were just made for each other.Will they always be like that???Or thwy will have to go through many ups and downs to prove their love worthy for each other.Read to find out... 📕
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My View - This is my first LGBT read.Hats off to the writer for writing on such sensitive topic.Though law has been passed and is in effect but our society is not still open about this matter yet.The story talks about ups and downs in a relationship.Every relationship needs space,trust,respect, understanding to keep it intact and strong.The author has emphasized on these things very carefully.The two main characters in this story are very different from each other.Where Veer is calm,composed,strong- minded,mature,on the other hand Raj is like a stubborn kid who needs guidance always and how they support each other is the main story.The language is simple and easily understandable.The writer could have written about some reactions that the couple got from society.That part was not covered.
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All in all it was a nice,enjoyable read but the climax could have been a little more highlighted.
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My Rating - 3.5⭐️/5 ⭐️
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January 31, 2019
TITLE-Tied Hearts
AUTHOR-Vikram Singh
GENRE-Romance
PAGES-193
Firstly, I would like to thank @tiedhearts for the review copy.
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'Tied Hearts' is a LGBT community based Love story, beautifully Penned by Vikram Singh.Love between homosexuals is still.. a taboo in our society. I appreciate the author for bringing up a sensitive topic and highlighting it through this story.
The story revolves around RajVeer. Veer is persuing MBA whereas Raj is an Amritsari.The story begins on New year Eve when Raj and Veer accidentally meets.Veer begs Raj to give him lift in his car and he realizes after reaching his destination that he has left his phone in Raj's car.He immediately dial his number and feels relief on knowing that his phone is in safe hands. They agree to meet the next day.After meeting,they fall for each other.Despite of different traits, family backgrounds,and belief's, the two men fell in love with each other.Slowly and gradually they come closer. But as we know, no one has a simple love story and neither do they.
Initially, everything went smoothly but with the passage of time, some misunderstandings, and hardships pops up in their relationship.Will they end up their relationship on a sad note?
Or will they continue their love story despite of all the hardships?
Will they ever unite?
To know more... Get your copy from Amazon or Flipkart. You can directly ask for a copy from the Author.
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I enjoyed reading this book. Cover is beautiful. Two hearts together goes perfectly with the title. I loved the ways author has narrated the entire story. Language is Lucid. I liked Veer's character much more than Raj's. The way he describes his liking and disliking to Raj through a letter proves how organized he is. I Loved the description of some places like Kolkata,Goa and Mumbai.Only thing I missed in the story is.. the elaboration of the problems, a homosexual faces. There are so many people who Belongs to this community and a lil more description of overcoming the shame and confidently reveling one's identity.. would have helped alot.
Otherwise the book is Nice.
RATING-3.5/5⭐
AUTHOR-Vikram Singh
GENRE-Romance
PAGES-193
Firstly, I would like to thank @tiedhearts for the review copy.
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'Tied Hearts' is a LGBT community based Love story, beautifully Penned by Vikram Singh.Love between homosexuals is still.. a taboo in our society. I appreciate the author for bringing up a sensitive topic and highlighting it through this story.
The story revolves around RajVeer. Veer is persuing MBA whereas Raj is an Amritsari.The story begins on New year Eve when Raj and Veer accidentally meets.Veer begs Raj to give him lift in his car and he realizes after reaching his destination that he has left his phone in Raj's car.He immediately dial his number and feels relief on knowing that his phone is in safe hands. They agree to meet the next day.After meeting,they fall for each other.Despite of different traits, family backgrounds,and belief's, the two men fell in love with each other.Slowly and gradually they come closer. But as we know, no one has a simple love story and neither do they.
Initially, everything went smoothly but with the passage of time, some misunderstandings, and hardships pops up in their relationship.Will they end up their relationship on a sad note?
Or will they continue their love story despite of all the hardships?
Will they ever unite?
To know more... Get your copy from Amazon or Flipkart. You can directly ask for a copy from the Author.
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I enjoyed reading this book. Cover is beautiful. Two hearts together goes perfectly with the title. I loved the ways author has narrated the entire story. Language is Lucid. I liked Veer's character much more than Raj's. The way he describes his liking and disliking to Raj through a letter proves how organized he is. I Loved the description of some places like Kolkata,Goa and Mumbai.Only thing I missed in the story is.. the elaboration of the problems, a homosexual faces. There are so many people who Belongs to this community and a lil more description of overcoming the shame and confidently reveling one's identity.. would have helped alot.
Otherwise the book is Nice.
RATING-3.5/5⭐
May 31, 2019
Name: Tied Hearts
Writer: Vikram Singh
Genre: Romance(LGBT)
Publication: Partridge Publishing India
Length: 200
Set in 2014 Mumbai, India, tied hearts is a beautiful and elegant way to describe love. Veer on New Year's eve begs a handsome stranger to give him life to the Gateway of India in Mumbai but he ends up leaving his phone in the stranger's car. When Veer realizes it, he calls his phone and he is relieved when the call is answered. Both of them decide to meet the next day unaware of the forbidden web that fate has to offer.
Veer is a Sanskari man, who is pursuing his MBA when as Raj is a native of Amritsar. Veer is patient, calm, selfless and understanding while as Raj is dominant, childish, jealous and impatient. The two men are vastly different in terms of their family backgrounds, values, thought processed and beliefs, however they end up falling in the web of forbidden love. Their relationship although strong is full of insecurities, jealously, doubts and impatience. Will they be able to save this relationship before it is too late? Read out the story to find out.
My views:
This book is a light and pleasant read. It throws light on the topic of homosexuality which otherwise is considered dark by the society we live. This story portrays perfectly that the homosexual relationships are no different than the heterosexual ones. The picture that the society hold of the LGBTQ+ community is repainted in this story. It describes the hurdles that homosexuals face in our society, the way they are judged by the world. The fear of being judged also leads to insecurities among the homosexual people, they begin questioning their own selves and their own feelings, they feel that they are wrong, that their heart is wrong. These things have been described in the story in the most beautiful way. It also reflects the sacrifices that one has to make in to maintain a relationship, the importance of trust and faith in each other is also portrayed in the story.
Overall, this book is a wonderful one and you won't be able to put it down once you start reading it. It was a lovely read.
Recommended for people who want to read LGBTQ+ books.
Writer: Vikram Singh
Genre: Romance(LGBT)
Publication: Partridge Publishing India
Length: 200
Set in 2014 Mumbai, India, tied hearts is a beautiful and elegant way to describe love. Veer on New Year's eve begs a handsome stranger to give him life to the Gateway of India in Mumbai but he ends up leaving his phone in the stranger's car. When Veer realizes it, he calls his phone and he is relieved when the call is answered. Both of them decide to meet the next day unaware of the forbidden web that fate has to offer.
Veer is a Sanskari man, who is pursuing his MBA when as Raj is a native of Amritsar. Veer is patient, calm, selfless and understanding while as Raj is dominant, childish, jealous and impatient. The two men are vastly different in terms of their family backgrounds, values, thought processed and beliefs, however they end up falling in the web of forbidden love. Their relationship although strong is full of insecurities, jealously, doubts and impatience. Will they be able to save this relationship before it is too late? Read out the story to find out.
My views:
This book is a light and pleasant read. It throws light on the topic of homosexuality which otherwise is considered dark by the society we live. This story portrays perfectly that the homosexual relationships are no different than the heterosexual ones. The picture that the society hold of the LGBTQ+ community is repainted in this story. It describes the hurdles that homosexuals face in our society, the way they are judged by the world. The fear of being judged also leads to insecurities among the homosexual people, they begin questioning their own selves and their own feelings, they feel that they are wrong, that their heart is wrong. These things have been described in the story in the most beautiful way. It also reflects the sacrifices that one has to make in to maintain a relationship, the importance of trust and faith in each other is also portrayed in the story.
Overall, this book is a wonderful one and you won't be able to put it down once you start reading it. It was a lovely read.
Recommended for people who want to read LGBTQ+ books.
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