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Lolita
Love or stardom? Was there even a doubt what Lolita wanted?
But what Lolita wanted and what she got were two different things. When the notoriety that came along with fame was too much for her to bear, she seeks refuge in the luscious green Panchgani.
Advait Rana was a workaholic and a single dad. Balancing the two roles was not easy. The guilt of neglecting his ten-year-old motherless daughter made him decide to become a better father than he was. He takes a leave and heads toward Panchgani, little knowing that fate had other plans.
A chance accident changes their lives forever.
Born in simplicity, shunned for her ambition by her family, and shamed for her choice in men, Lolita was everything Advait wanted to avoid--for his and his daughter's sake. Little did he know that it was this attitude that made him a target of the diva of the silver screen.
For Lolita was born to win over hearts.
Disclaimer: This book is for the matured audience.
But what Lolita wanted and what she got were two different things. When the notoriety that came along with fame was too much for her to bear, she seeks refuge in the luscious green Panchgani.
Advait Rana was a workaholic and a single dad. Balancing the two roles was not easy. The guilt of neglecting his ten-year-old motherless daughter made him decide to become a better father than he was. He takes a leave and heads toward Panchgani, little knowing that fate had other plans.
A chance accident changes their lives forever.
Born in simplicity, shunned for her ambition by her family, and shamed for her choice in men, Lolita was everything Advait wanted to avoid--for his and his daughter's sake. Little did he know that it was this attitude that made him a target of the diva of the silver screen.
For Lolita was born to win over hearts.
Disclaimer: This book is for the matured audience.
326 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 8, 2018
About the author
Rubina Ramesh
18 books88 followers Rubina Ramesh is an avid reader, writer, blogger, book reviewer and marketer. She is the founder of The Book Club, an online book publicity group. Her first literary work was published in her school magazine. It gave her immense pride to see her own name at the bottom of the article. She was about 8 years old at that time. She then went to complete her MBA and after her marriage to her childhood friend, her travel saga started. From The Netherlands to the British Isles she lived her life like an adventure. After a short stint in Malaysia, she finally settled down in the desert state of USA, Arizona. Living with her DH and two human kids and one doggie kid, Rubina has finally started living the life she had always dreamed about – that of a writer.
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July 20, 2022
Disclaimer: This book is solely for grown-ups, 18+
Females are usually scrutinized or scowled when they pick employment over the home. And if a girl from the middle-class pursuits acting as her job, then the foremost to disown & demoralize her are her own parents. Lolita is a wildly celebrated actress who has encountered identical problems from her parents. She is now amidst a scandal where she is tagged as a home-wrecker for being with her married producer boyfriend. She's sent to Panchgani to let the news blitz settle down & to be away from the journalists. As luck would have it, here she meets Advait & his ten-year-old daughter, Simone. The more she gets entangled with them, the more she senses living in comfort & vibrant at the same time. Will this chance encounter completely alter her future & livelihood, or will she select her profession to grow on? Or is there a possibility for both?
What an exhilarating account! The circumstances, the scenarios, everything is so familiar & predictable, yet you desire to read more & witness what occurs next. Not to say, the cover precisely represents the lead personality! The characters & their associations seem realistic & therefore comprehending the novel becomes more fun. I could even picturise everything transpiring; it was like a motion picture recreating in front of my eyes. The simplistic vocabulary & the apt speed were a cherry on the cake.
Including the regional wordings in the talks provided a lovely touch; nevertheless, I supposed their English translations should have been included.
Across the board, it's a good, tempting read that offers one a respite from the monotony of their lives.
Females are usually scrutinized or scowled when they pick employment over the home. And if a girl from the middle-class pursuits acting as her job, then the foremost to disown & demoralize her are her own parents. Lolita is a wildly celebrated actress who has encountered identical problems from her parents. She is now amidst a scandal where she is tagged as a home-wrecker for being with her married producer boyfriend. She's sent to Panchgani to let the news blitz settle down & to be away from the journalists. As luck would have it, here she meets Advait & his ten-year-old daughter, Simone. The more she gets entangled with them, the more she senses living in comfort & vibrant at the same time. Will this chance encounter completely alter her future & livelihood, or will she select her profession to grow on? Or is there a possibility for both?
What an exhilarating account! The circumstances, the scenarios, everything is so familiar & predictable, yet you desire to read more & witness what occurs next. Not to say, the cover precisely represents the lead personality! The characters & their associations seem realistic & therefore comprehending the novel becomes more fun. I could even picturise everything transpiring; it was like a motion picture recreating in front of my eyes. The simplistic vocabulary & the apt speed were a cherry on the cake.
Including the regional wordings in the talks provided a lovely touch; nevertheless, I supposed their English translations should have been included.
Across the board, it's a good, tempting read that offers one a respite from the monotony of their lives.
May 12, 2018
Wonderful Read
I throughly enjoyed reading Lolita. I had to read the book in one go. Could not put it down! What I really enjoyed that the heroine of the book, Lolita, is ambitious, strong yet has a softer side. Advait, the hero, portrays strength yet vulnerability which is very appealing in a man. Th author has done a fabulous job writing a love story that is poignant, yet funny in parts and definitely steamy. I look forward to more books from this author.
I throughly enjoyed reading Lolita. I had to read the book in one go. Could not put it down! What I really enjoyed that the heroine of the book, Lolita, is ambitious, strong yet has a softer side. Advait, the hero, portrays strength yet vulnerability which is very appealing in a man. Th author has done a fabulous job writing a love story that is poignant, yet funny in parts and definitely steamy. I look forward to more books from this author.
May 31, 2018
What a story! I just could not stop till a reached the end. And the cover, its hot.
The characters are so real and relatable and their relationships have been beautifully described. Be it Aachal and Advait or Advait and Simone. I loved Simone’s relationship with Lolita the most.
The descriptions of the scenes have been written in such detail that I could picturise the scenes. Some scenes made me laugh and in some scenes, I literally was crying.
The language is simple and the story moves at a fast pace.
The author has beautifully portrayed that what we see is not the actual truth and all bad girls are not bad, it is the circumstances that make us good or bad.
Looking forward to the next one in the series.
The characters are so real and relatable and their relationships have been beautifully described. Be it Aachal and Advait or Advait and Simone. I loved Simone’s relationship with Lolita the most.
The descriptions of the scenes have been written in such detail that I could picturise the scenes. Some scenes made me laugh and in some scenes, I literally was crying.
The language is simple and the story moves at a fast pace.
The author has beautifully portrayed that what we see is not the actual truth and all bad girls are not bad, it is the circumstances that make us good or bad.
Looking forward to the next one in the series.
June 29, 2018
LOLITA LOVES LIFE
4.5 Stars
Lolita is an actress, a diva, a siren, a companion, a woman— all these and much more. We just cannot slot her in any one box since she is an actress who is not just talented but successful, beautiful and sexy. For how long will women have to apologise for being good-looking, talented, ambitious and making a stand in a man’s world. Yes—it is a man’s world since women are judged by their standards and live within the boundaries created by them. But who says women cannot bend the ideals and succeed in spite of them.
The book is a love story of Lolita and how she finally strikes the right balance between her desires and ambition. Love draws her to the fact that she wants to be accepted and loved as a normal person and not just a diva or heroine. A chance encounter with Advait—I really like his name—different, smart and short makes the sparks fly and how! That is handsome and a gentleman makes it easier to like him.
I wanted to know about him, about his desires, his actions and what motivates him to do what he did. He helped Lolita patch up her differences, gave her the support she needed, even was a ‘man’ enough to accept that he was not liking Lolita being who she was but understood that he was not different in his affairs.
More often than not a man is never questioned, checked, ostracised for any action of his no matter how wile—just as Sandy is in Mumbai but Lolita is the one who went to Panchgani for being naive enough to believe the only guy she knew in Mumbai. Trusted the people around her, little knowing they all are just paid for and loyal to money.
Advait and Lolita’s chemistry is sizzling and I would expect nothing less! A man who stood up to family tradition and made his mark in a world that couldn’t be any more different than the one he left behind would not fall for just anyone. It has to be hot, burn the sheets kind of romance. Lolita, a sensuous, sexy woman would need a man who is strong enough to romance her, pamper her and love her.
Another aspect I loved was the family angle, whether it was Lolita’s parents or Advit's family. A little more about his parents would have been even better. His daughter, Simone the little girl is charmed by the diva but it was Lolita who was enchanted by the cute, simple child. With her trust, love and faith, Simone won her heart and loyalty. I just loved what she called Lolita, such a sweet, innocent gesture that was heart-warming.
Lolita reminds us that why a woman’s path is always difficult—a fine balance. The story of Lolita is a statement for the achievers, go-getters and ambitious women all over. Rubina has always written stories with strong female protagonists, who thrive in a man’s world. This one is no different. If Destined shone the light on the responsibility of children towards parents, then Lolita talks of a parent accepting a child’s ambition even if it is not what they had imagined. A parent’s support is not just acceptance but also has a multiplier effect for ambition as well.
A straightforward story of love, ambition and acceptance, Lolita makes a fine read. Fast-paced, layered and thought-provoking as our times, our lives and society are reflected in Lolita and the struggles she faces. A strong man by her side, a parent who loves her unconditionally and fans who adore her—Lolita could be any of our current celluloid heartthrobs.
4.5 Stars
Lolita is an actress, a diva, a siren, a companion, a woman— all these and much more. We just cannot slot her in any one box since she is an actress who is not just talented but successful, beautiful and sexy. For how long will women have to apologise for being good-looking, talented, ambitious and making a stand in a man’s world. Yes—it is a man’s world since women are judged by their standards and live within the boundaries created by them. But who says women cannot bend the ideals and succeed in spite of them.
The book is a love story of Lolita and how she finally strikes the right balance between her desires and ambition. Love draws her to the fact that she wants to be accepted and loved as a normal person and not just a diva or heroine. A chance encounter with Advait—I really like his name—different, smart and short makes the sparks fly and how! That is handsome and a gentleman makes it easier to like him.
I wanted to know about him, about his desires, his actions and what motivates him to do what he did. He helped Lolita patch up her differences, gave her the support she needed, even was a ‘man’ enough to accept that he was not liking Lolita being who she was but understood that he was not different in his affairs.
More often than not a man is never questioned, checked, ostracised for any action of his no matter how wile—just as Sandy is in Mumbai but Lolita is the one who went to Panchgani for being naive enough to believe the only guy she knew in Mumbai. Trusted the people around her, little knowing they all are just paid for and loyal to money.
Advait and Lolita’s chemistry is sizzling and I would expect nothing less! A man who stood up to family tradition and made his mark in a world that couldn’t be any more different than the one he left behind would not fall for just anyone. It has to be hot, burn the sheets kind of romance. Lolita, a sensuous, sexy woman would need a man who is strong enough to romance her, pamper her and love her.
Another aspect I loved was the family angle, whether it was Lolita’s parents or Advit's family. A little more about his parents would have been even better. His daughter, Simone the little girl is charmed by the diva but it was Lolita who was enchanted by the cute, simple child. With her trust, love and faith, Simone won her heart and loyalty. I just loved what she called Lolita, such a sweet, innocent gesture that was heart-warming.
Lolita reminds us that why a woman’s path is always difficult—a fine balance. The story of Lolita is a statement for the achievers, go-getters and ambitious women all over. Rubina has always written stories with strong female protagonists, who thrive in a man’s world. This one is no different. If Destined shone the light on the responsibility of children towards parents, then Lolita talks of a parent accepting a child’s ambition even if it is not what they had imagined. A parent’s support is not just acceptance but also has a multiplier effect for ambition as well.
A straightforward story of love, ambition and acceptance, Lolita makes a fine read. Fast-paced, layered and thought-provoking as our times, our lives and society are reflected in Lolita and the struggles she faces. A strong man by her side, a parent who loves her unconditionally and fans who adore her—Lolita could be any of our current celluloid heartthrobs.
June 19, 2018
I loved discovering that Lolita is a bad girl with a good heart. LOLITA is a true romance that focuses on the relationships between Lolita and Advait, a man she meets quite "accidentally", her producer, Sandy, a mistake from her past who still exerts chaos on her present, and Advait's deceased wife and troubled young daughter. LOLITA explores what it takes to truly love someone, and the differences in physical relationships when sex is part of a misguided relationship, void of love, and when it is born of the true passion that real, unconditional love brings. Rubina Ramesh weaves an excellent story that took me from not liking any of the characters to watching them change and grow, and honestly caring what happened to them. Advait's daughter, Simone, is the crown jewel of the story. Be prepared to lose your heart to each of LOLITA's very real characters.
June 21, 2018
I was always fascinated by societal assessments when it comes to traditions. Lolita is a beautifully written story about a woman who defies traditions. The author skilfully entwines the Indian custom in this romantic tale.
May 30, 2018
This is the first of the “Bad Girl series” by the author. Dying of curiosity, I bought the book the moment it was released on Amazon.
After reading the book, I realized that this was one character that I would have loved to create as an author myself.
Lolita aka Lalita hails from my hometown of Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu and that was another plus in her favour. The young woman has dreams of becoming the star of Bollywood and goes along with a stranger all the way from Kumbakonam to Mumbai, completely unaware of what awaits her there.
What I liked about Lolita was that she was honest enough to take responsibility for her actions.
The story begins with a bang when an accident occurs during the first meeting between Lolita and Advait.
The relationship between the two of them sparks almost immediately but takes time to build. The story is as real as it could be with both the protagonists sporting varied shades of grey in their characters.
I especially liked the rapport between Advait’s little girl and the diva of the silver screen.
I must say the author has come a very long way since she began with her first book, which was itself 5-star material.
VERDICT: Lolita does win the readers’ hearts
After reading the book, I realized that this was one character that I would have loved to create as an author myself.
Lolita aka Lalita hails from my hometown of Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu and that was another plus in her favour. The young woman has dreams of becoming the star of Bollywood and goes along with a stranger all the way from Kumbakonam to Mumbai, completely unaware of what awaits her there.
What I liked about Lolita was that she was honest enough to take responsibility for her actions.
The story begins with a bang when an accident occurs during the first meeting between Lolita and Advait.
The relationship between the two of them sparks almost immediately but takes time to build. The story is as real as it could be with both the protagonists sporting varied shades of grey in their characters.
I especially liked the rapport between Advait’s little girl and the diva of the silver screen.
I must say the author has come a very long way since she began with her first book, which was itself 5-star material.
VERDICT: Lolita does win the readers’ hearts
May 21, 2018
'Bad Girl' this title has always intrigued me. But like always in life "Bad girl Lolita is so majorly because of her guts to question the cliched cultural boundaries and wanting to follow her passion at any cost.
So what does she really want, love or fame? No spoilers here, you will need to read the book to find out.
Outspoken and brash Lolita meets her match in Advait who is temperamentally very different from her. They also have different priorities in life but t the sizzling chemistry between them is something both of them cannot ignore. Will they come together?
I loved the way the topic of our prejudices and judgements is deal with by the author. Have fallen in love with the personality of Lolita for unapologetically leading the life she wanted and also trying to deal with the circumstances of life with grace and dignity.
My only issue was that although as a reader i got to know the whys of Lolita''s life, I would have loved to know the Whys of Advait's life too. Although it was superficially dealt with I wanted a little more of his past.
So what does she really want, love or fame? No spoilers here, you will need to read the book to find out.
Outspoken and brash Lolita meets her match in Advait who is temperamentally very different from her. They also have different priorities in life but t the sizzling chemistry between them is something both of them cannot ignore. Will they come together?
I loved the way the topic of our prejudices and judgements is deal with by the author. Have fallen in love with the personality of Lolita for unapologetically leading the life she wanted and also trying to deal with the circumstances of life with grace and dignity.
My only issue was that although as a reader i got to know the whys of Lolita''s life, I would have loved to know the Whys of Advait's life too. Although it was superficially dealt with I wanted a little more of his past.
July 3, 2018
During the promos of 'Lolita', the title and the 'Bad Girls' series name had immediately caught my attention, and I picked up the book the day it was released. As expected 'Lolita' turned out to be an extremely entertaining story.
Set in the backdrop of Bollywood life; fame, sleaze and notoriety which comes along with it, the story revolves around two protagonists, Lolita the starlet, and Advait the businessman and single father. As they say opposites attract, boy oh boy, they really do!
The relationship and conflict grows as they thrown together by various uncontrolled circumstances, so does their feelings for each other. I loved the Advait's little girl and could empathize with the family for the trauma they had gone through. The narration is smooth and fluent. All in all, a page turner.
Set in the backdrop of Bollywood life; fame, sleaze and notoriety which comes along with it, the story revolves around two protagonists, Lolita the starlet, and Advait the businessman and single father. As they say opposites attract, boy oh boy, they really do!
The relationship and conflict grows as they thrown together by various uncontrolled circumstances, so does their feelings for each other. I loved the Advait's little girl and could empathize with the family for the trauma they had gone through. The narration is smooth and fluent. All in all, a page turner.
June 24, 2018
Disclaimer: I read the book on Kindle Unlimited and this review is my honest review. I was not paid or otherwise compensated for the review.
My rating for the book: 4.2/5.0
Lolita is a provoking enigmatic girl- a Bollywood superstar, no less.
She comes from a conservative family living in a cloistered little town in TN. Her values are traditional, her upbringing is strict though loving. One day, she catches a glimpse of an endless colorful sky. That day, all hell breaks loose.
The narrative is nimble and skillful. The conflict is not only brought out well but also resolved very satisfactorily. Interspersed liberally with poignant family moments, the story demonstrates how deeply we connect with family and how important they are to us.
I particularly liked the protagonists relationship with the child. It was neither sugary-sweet nor off-hand. In fact, there were no over-the-top emotional dramas which I find a great put-off. Lolita is an out-and-out romance which stayed far from hysterical portrayals. That made the book eminently readable for me.
The author deserves kudos. It is easy to lose control when you're trying to evoke emotions in the reader.
My rating for the book: 4.2/5.0
Lolita is a provoking enigmatic girl- a Bollywood superstar, no less.
She comes from a conservative family living in a cloistered little town in TN. Her values are traditional, her upbringing is strict though loving. One day, she catches a glimpse of an endless colorful sky. That day, all hell breaks loose.
The narrative is nimble and skillful. The conflict is not only brought out well but also resolved very satisfactorily. Interspersed liberally with poignant family moments, the story demonstrates how deeply we connect with family and how important they are to us.
I particularly liked the protagonists relationship with the child. It was neither sugary-sweet nor off-hand. In fact, there were no over-the-top emotional dramas which I find a great put-off. Lolita is an out-and-out romance which stayed far from hysterical portrayals. That made the book eminently readable for me.
The author deserves kudos. It is easy to lose control when you're trying to evoke emotions in the reader.
May 18, 2018
Rubina Ramesh added one more gem to her crown with this book. An incredible story that kept me turning the pages and that shows that so often things are not what they look like (a star with apparently everything in life and that all she wanted was to be loved and cherished.) Totally deserves all the 5 stars that were awarded by the different readers.
May 17, 2018
Very often we notice people whom we know, have changed. We often comment on their changed behavior or attitude but never ever try to understand what caused the changes. We often tend to follow our celebrities lives, we notice their style, their attitude but are they really what they portray in public and media?
Lolita is a classic example of the above. Everyone judges her according to her image portrayed in and by the media. But who is she really..Lolita or Lalita?
Rubina has flawlessly written another beautiful story. I would put Lolita in the category of hot romance as there are too many hot scenes of Lolita and Advait.
Fast-paced, hot book cover image, hot and spicy yet heart touching story, well-developed characters all make Lolita an interesting read.
August 28, 2018
Beautiful book
Sexy, romantic, set in an exotic settings, the story draws you into a life regulated by standards and boundaries where love may bring hurdles. The characters show an emotional depth that I loved.
Sexy, romantic, set in an exotic settings, the story draws you into a life regulated by standards and boundaries where love may bring hurdles. The characters show an emotional depth that I loved.
August 14, 2018
Every girl in her life has to pass through an essential phase of her life when she is nubile to settle in her life by getting into the the institution of marriage in our country
For parents also it is a duty when they arrange the same. At this juncture, it may so happen things would divert into an unplanned direction giving all the joy or pain to them according to the way it has happened.
Lolita charming protagonist due to choosing her own trajectory to become an actress while her parents are arranging for her marriage the social drama develops into an interesting and engaging one then you can get your hands on this novella.
On seeing the cover one might mistake it to YA fiction with adult content but it is a mixture of emotions, sentiments, and relationships.
The heartrendering story starts with an accident that takes place at the curve of the main road that connects Lolita 's house to the jungle at Panchgani when she has taken a stroll and she has escaped unhurt but Advait Rana a web designer behind the steer of his car gets wounded.
Lolita helps him to recover and love blooms between them. She comes to know about his family. His wife Pari has committed suicide due to depression and he is living with their daughter Simone. His sister Aachal helps them at this turbulent days. Simone suffers from temporary muteness and hence as a single parent, he is very much protective of her.
Lolita shares with him her tale from the day she leaves Kumbakonam her native place a town in South India along with Sandy a famous director in the Bollywood. She becomes a celebrity and develops a live in relationship with Sandy.
A secret in Sandy ’s life shatters her dreams. She leaves Mumbai and comes to Panchgani. What is the secret that haunts her?
Have her parents come to term with her after they come to know about her career in the tinsel realm? What has happened to love between her and Advait and how Simone reacts to the same?
Answers to these questions form the rest of the story. This is the first book I have read through Kindle device and I am glad to say I am fully satisfied with the concept and execution.
The storyline may be tenuous but very sensual and entertaining. The characters are realistic and you can relate to them. The narrative prose is sure page-turner. The descriptiveness of scenes wherein Lolita and Advait sexual encounters are given in detail is scintillating The language fits the mood and the pace is steady to hook you.
There are sufficient knots to make the reading an amazing experience .
This captivating story of secrets betrayal pressures love and joy would enthrall you .
The authoress has crafted a nice tale that would definitely make an impact in you.
This book is meant for those YA fiction lovers wherein the story revolves around a great actress.
For parents also it is a duty when they arrange the same. At this juncture, it may so happen things would divert into an unplanned direction giving all the joy or pain to them according to the way it has happened.
Lolita charming protagonist due to choosing her own trajectory to become an actress while her parents are arranging for her marriage the social drama develops into an interesting and engaging one then you can get your hands on this novella.
On seeing the cover one might mistake it to YA fiction with adult content but it is a mixture of emotions, sentiments, and relationships.
The heartrendering story starts with an accident that takes place at the curve of the main road that connects Lolita 's house to the jungle at Panchgani when she has taken a stroll and she has escaped unhurt but Advait Rana a web designer behind the steer of his car gets wounded.
Lolita helps him to recover and love blooms between them. She comes to know about his family. His wife Pari has committed suicide due to depression and he is living with their daughter Simone. His sister Aachal helps them at this turbulent days. Simone suffers from temporary muteness and hence as a single parent, he is very much protective of her.
Lolita shares with him her tale from the day she leaves Kumbakonam her native place a town in South India along with Sandy a famous director in the Bollywood. She becomes a celebrity and develops a live in relationship with Sandy.
A secret in Sandy ’s life shatters her dreams. She leaves Mumbai and comes to Panchgani. What is the secret that haunts her?
Have her parents come to term with her after they come to know about her career in the tinsel realm? What has happened to love between her and Advait and how Simone reacts to the same?
Answers to these questions form the rest of the story. This is the first book I have read through Kindle device and I am glad to say I am fully satisfied with the concept and execution.
The storyline may be tenuous but very sensual and entertaining. The characters are realistic and you can relate to them. The narrative prose is sure page-turner. The descriptiveness of scenes wherein Lolita and Advait sexual encounters are given in detail is scintillating The language fits the mood and the pace is steady to hook you.
There are sufficient knots to make the reading an amazing experience .
This captivating story of secrets betrayal pressures love and joy would enthrall you .
The authoress has crafted a nice tale that would definitely make an impact in you.
This book is meant for those YA fiction lovers wherein the story revolves around a great actress.
August 21, 2022
"You guys always remind me of those days when I was an innocent. Go away to your heavenly abode, darlings, for you won’t find that child in me anymore. I’m no more innocent."
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"Some Bad Girls are here to stay"! Surely! The definition of 'bad' concerning girls holds different perspectives among people. Living on our ideologies without abiding by the rules of societal constraints is often labelled as a 'Bad Girl Attitude'.
Lolita is one such bad girl whose only fault was to leave her parents to follow her dream.
Being always on the news headlines as a 'Scandalous Actress', she remains immune and focuses on climbing the success ladder.
During one of her visits to Panchgani (away from the stardom), she happens to bump with Advait. It was more of an unfortunate event, but that event changed her life too.
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Before sliding into the pages, I took my own time to admire the lovely coverpage; thoughtfully expressed and creatively designed. However, I didn't appreciate the choice of the book title. But now that I read it, I have a different opinion about it.
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I loved how the story began with Lolita's POV, the eventful progression and thereby, a heartfelt epilogue. Though I could guess how things would conclude, I was enjoying the slow unfolding. The book will introduce you to the diversity of emotions including love, happiness, lust, anger, jealousy, longing, betrayal and motherhood.
I was drooling over the chemistry between Lalita and Advait. 'Lalita', because with him she (Lolita) was her old unmasked and real self. The characters and their development were impactful. Simone had my heart. I wished the story could've lasted a little longer.
Appreciating the author for a well-justified content and execution considering the genre.
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"Some Bad Girls are here to stay"! Surely! The definition of 'bad' concerning girls holds different perspectives among people. Living on our ideologies without abiding by the rules of societal constraints is often labelled as a 'Bad Girl Attitude'.
Lolita is one such bad girl whose only fault was to leave her parents to follow her dream.
Being always on the news headlines as a 'Scandalous Actress', she remains immune and focuses on climbing the success ladder.
During one of her visits to Panchgani (away from the stardom), she happens to bump with Advait. It was more of an unfortunate event, but that event changed her life too.
.
Before sliding into the pages, I took my own time to admire the lovely coverpage; thoughtfully expressed and creatively designed. However, I didn't appreciate the choice of the book title. But now that I read it, I have a different opinion about it.
.
I loved how the story began with Lolita's POV, the eventful progression and thereby, a heartfelt epilogue. Though I could guess how things would conclude, I was enjoying the slow unfolding. The book will introduce you to the diversity of emotions including love, happiness, lust, anger, jealousy, longing, betrayal and motherhood.
I was drooling over the chemistry between Lalita and Advait. 'Lalita', because with him she (Lolita) was her old unmasked and real self. The characters and their development were impactful. Simone had my heart. I wished the story could've lasted a little longer.
Appreciating the author for a well-justified content and execution considering the genre.
May 18, 2018
Lolita is a story of naïve and innocent Lalita Subramaniam Iyer, from the small town of Kumbakonam in rural Tamil Nadu. The book depicts the journey and transformation of Lalita into a fierce and bold Bollywood Diva, Lolita.
The book was titled as a Bad Girl Series but I didn’t find a speck of badness in the character of Lolita. It’s very much likeable and believable. Lolita took the load of entire story on her shoulders and Advait’s character felt like a mere distraction.
That said, I loved the scenic description of people and places. While reading the book I often felt myself roaming along the woods and temples of the rustic town of Kumbakonam and that’s something really applaudable. The author has created a vivid world with beautiful descriptive of sight, scenes, smells, and sounds of the Southern India.
The book takes off well. It goes well, maintaining a steady pace and ends smoothly leaving readers still lost in Lolita’s world.
At the end, I recommend Lolita to anyone who’s looking for a smooth and entertaining read with some delicious love scenes and scenic and vivid description of South India.
The book was titled as a Bad Girl Series but I didn’t find a speck of badness in the character of Lolita. It’s very much likeable and believable. Lolita took the load of entire story on her shoulders and Advait’s character felt like a mere distraction.
That said, I loved the scenic description of people and places. While reading the book I often felt myself roaming along the woods and temples of the rustic town of Kumbakonam and that’s something really applaudable. The author has created a vivid world with beautiful descriptive of sight, scenes, smells, and sounds of the Southern India.
The book takes off well. It goes well, maintaining a steady pace and ends smoothly leaving readers still lost in Lolita’s world.
At the end, I recommend Lolita to anyone who’s looking for a smooth and entertaining read with some delicious love scenes and scenic and vivid description of South India.
August 9, 2022
Book title: Lolita by
Theme:
Lolita alias Lalita has dreams of making it big. Advait wanted a life that is apt for him and his little daughter. When Lolita leaves Mumbai in search of cinema opportunities, her life turns upside down for her own good. But her surroundings don't spare her. She is mocked and called names. When she 'accidentally' meets Advait, sparks fly.
What happens later? Did Lolita reach even newer heights in her career? Did Advait find 'the one'?
Narration:
The story sets off with the interesting first chapter and proceeds beautifully later. The bonding between Advait and his daughter was awesome.
Lolita and her parents are a reflection of typical Indian stuff. The book also gives a beautiful message out there for all women. The romance portions were very good. The read, on the whole was breezy and sweet.
The book, in my view, had some lengthy paras here and there. That could have been cut down a little to ensure a smooth read.
Speaking of the cover and title, the cover could have been designed even better to suit the story. Like, the male protagonist also could have been present in the cover.
Rating: 4/5
Theme:
Lolita alias Lalita has dreams of making it big. Advait wanted a life that is apt for him and his little daughter. When Lolita leaves Mumbai in search of cinema opportunities, her life turns upside down for her own good. But her surroundings don't spare her. She is mocked and called names. When she 'accidentally' meets Advait, sparks fly.
What happens later? Did Lolita reach even newer heights in her career? Did Advait find 'the one'?
Narration:
The story sets off with the interesting first chapter and proceeds beautifully later. The bonding between Advait and his daughter was awesome.
Lolita and her parents are a reflection of typical Indian stuff. The book also gives a beautiful message out there for all women. The romance portions were very good. The read, on the whole was breezy and sweet.
The book, in my view, had some lengthy paras here and there. That could have been cut down a little to ensure a smooth read.
Speaking of the cover and title, the cover could have been designed even better to suit the story. Like, the male protagonist also could have been present in the cover.
Rating: 4/5
August 1, 2018
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I was not compensated in any way for this review. This is my honest opinion of Lolita.
This author can spin a story so intricately woven and vividly described that I was paralyzed before my e-reader. I didn't simply read this book. I was taken on an out-of-body experience as I was plunged into Lolita and Advait's not so fairy-tale, real-world romance. Females leads are normally put on pedestals and are good girls in most books. In Rubina Ramesh's book, Lolita is a bad girl who has no idea that something is missing in her life until he almost runs her down on a late night walk on a dark road. Advait is not infatuated with her, for the most part. He doesn't allow her charms to lure him in, immediately, and this fascinates Lolita. She has always been sought after by men who want to use her for worldly pleasures. This man is not interested in anything but caring for his daughter. She's never witnessed a love like this before, so she forces her way into his life only to find that he is forcing his way into her heart without even realizing it.
I loved this story so much. As I finished up the last few pages, I told everyone in my family how much I enjoyed it. They said they thought I must have because I read it in one sitting. I was so impressed with Rubina's storytelling that I most certainly plan to buy all her other books. I'd recommend this read to avid readers of sweet, yet slightly steamy (but impressively classy) romance.
I was not compensated in any way for this review. This is my honest opinion of Lolita.
This author can spin a story so intricately woven and vividly described that I was paralyzed before my e-reader. I didn't simply read this book. I was taken on an out-of-body experience as I was plunged into Lolita and Advait's not so fairy-tale, real-world romance. Females leads are normally put on pedestals and are good girls in most books. In Rubina Ramesh's book, Lolita is a bad girl who has no idea that something is missing in her life until he almost runs her down on a late night walk on a dark road. Advait is not infatuated with her, for the most part. He doesn't allow her charms to lure him in, immediately, and this fascinates Lolita. She has always been sought after by men who want to use her for worldly pleasures. This man is not interested in anything but caring for his daughter. She's never witnessed a love like this before, so she forces her way into his life only to find that he is forcing his way into her heart without even realizing it.
I loved this story so much. As I finished up the last few pages, I told everyone in my family how much I enjoyed it. They said they thought I must have because I read it in one sitting. I was so impressed with Rubina's storytelling that I most certainly plan to buy all her other books. I'd recommend this read to avid readers of sweet, yet slightly steamy (but impressively classy) romance.
May 11, 2018
Beautifully Bold story
Lolita is a beautifully written story about a strong minded woman. Her journey and what motivates her was just fascinating to read making this an enjoyable read!!
Lolita is a beautifully written story about a strong minded woman. Her journey and what motivates her was just fascinating to read making this an enjoyable read!!
June 6, 2018
A beautiful love story about a couple overcoming traditions and societal norms to follow their heart. Lolita had big dreams and rebelled against tradition, so Sandy walking into her life with a promise of fame and glory leads her to a turbulent, wild, but still empty existence. Lies and scandalous affair push her into Advait’s life and everything changes for both of them. While Advait is fighting his own heart so he can protect his young daughter, faith has something else in mind. I truly enjoyed reading this novel. The author expertly molds the Indian tradition into a modern romantic tale with a happy ending. I recommend it for lovers of romance!
June 9, 2018
enjoyed reading this book at one go. depicts a strong women who has her own set.of emotions . but how the lack of support from parents and misuse of her privacy created havoc in her life makes this book an interesting read.
two strong message from this book
-smiling face does have a story hidden behind it
- also parents sometime needs to come out if their strong mould and need support their kids
two strong message from this book
-smiling face does have a story hidden behind it
- also parents sometime needs to come out if their strong mould and need support their kids
May 17, 2018
Brash yet naive. Bold yet vulnerable. Lolita was a bundle of contradictions. Thoroughly enjoyed the exciting ride of Lolita's journey to redemption.
July 28, 2022
The book ‘Lolita’ written by author Rubina Ramesh revolves around the protagonist Lolita, a.k.a. Bollywood star Lolita, who left her home at a young age to pursue her career in acting. She was a diva who basked in stardom, flocked by people who had intentions of selfish gains from her. She had been on a break from the eyes of the public at picturesque Panchgani, where she met Advait Rana.
Advait is a workaholic web designer who built his own company. He is also a single father, who often paid not enough attention to his young daughter Simone, who mostly lived with her aunt Rachel.
The two met for the first time due to a car accident, in which Advait had almost hit Lolita. They gradually got to know each other and even became quite physically intimate. To the masses, she was just a seductress, but no one cared to get to know Lolita under the mask of Lolita. It was Advait who took his time to unravel the pain Lolita had been bearing and share it with her, making it all a bit more tolerable for her.
I loved the fact that Lolita has been portrayed as a strong woman, and not a ‘damsel in distress as is often done in movies. The plotline is very refreshing and very unlike what I’ve found in other books to date. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and finished in hardly 2 sittings. The author’s writing style has my heart; the vivid details paint gorgeous images which are hard to get over. Also, I loved the way the book captured the emotional storms that Lolita goes through, unknown to everyone else around her. I will be rereading this book over and over again!
Advait is a workaholic web designer who built his own company. He is also a single father, who often paid not enough attention to his young daughter Simone, who mostly lived with her aunt Rachel.
The two met for the first time due to a car accident, in which Advait had almost hit Lolita. They gradually got to know each other and even became quite physically intimate. To the masses, she was just a seductress, but no one cared to get to know Lolita under the mask of Lolita. It was Advait who took his time to unravel the pain Lolita had been bearing and share it with her, making it all a bit more tolerable for her.
I loved the fact that Lolita has been portrayed as a strong woman, and not a ‘damsel in distress as is often done in movies. The plotline is very refreshing and very unlike what I’ve found in other books to date. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and finished in hardly 2 sittings. The author’s writing style has my heart; the vivid details paint gorgeous images which are hard to get over. Also, I loved the way the book captured the emotional storms that Lolita goes through, unknown to everyone else around her. I will be rereading this book over and over again!
July 23, 2022
"Lolita" by Rubina Ramesh is a story of Sexy Actress Lolita and her life.
Lolita is a Super Star and the topic of scandalous talk. Hence, she is always the "Talk of the Town".
Escaping from the paparazzi she decides to spend a few days in solitude at Panchgani.
Accidentally she meets "Advait Rana". He is smart, handsome and a single parent.
They have a rough start, and eventually, the dynamics change.
With other characters, the story becomes intriguing. The author has skillfully narrated the sizzling chemistry.
I love Female-Centric stories.
Being an outsider in show biz, coming from a Small Town to a Superstar, Lolita has come a long way. And she has paid the price for that success.
She is not just Sexy but determined, hardworking, badass and a lot more.
I reckon Advait Rana's character was equally strong. I felt inclined towards his story too. His efforts to be a perfect father for his daughter were admirable.
Both Lolita and Advait have very significant and lingering effects on their lives.
I am sure there must be questions, the author has engaged readers with this, and gradually we will get answers to them.
The Novel has bony, bitter confessions, romances, and rendezvous. The gossip and "hungry for the story" Journalists and more. There are many relatable scenes.
There are a lot of emotions underneath this story. Marriage, Love, Family, Friendship, Passions - you will experience all.
The locations, characters, and personalities are all described in great detail.
The writing style is very subtle, which does complete justice to this story that is due to the author's sheer writing skills.
The characters are very well portrayed. The story is medium paced without missing its grip of it.
This was a full entertainment package and yet poignant.
If you are someone who likes all of the above this book is for you.
Do read and find out answers to your questions.
Lolita is a Super Star and the topic of scandalous talk. Hence, she is always the "Talk of the Town".
Escaping from the paparazzi she decides to spend a few days in solitude at Panchgani.
Accidentally she meets "Advait Rana". He is smart, handsome and a single parent.
They have a rough start, and eventually, the dynamics change.
With other characters, the story becomes intriguing. The author has skillfully narrated the sizzling chemistry.
I love Female-Centric stories.
Being an outsider in show biz, coming from a Small Town to a Superstar, Lolita has come a long way. And she has paid the price for that success.
She is not just Sexy but determined, hardworking, badass and a lot more.
I reckon Advait Rana's character was equally strong. I felt inclined towards his story too. His efforts to be a perfect father for his daughter were admirable.
Both Lolita and Advait have very significant and lingering effects on their lives.
I am sure there must be questions, the author has engaged readers with this, and gradually we will get answers to them.
The Novel has bony, bitter confessions, romances, and rendezvous. The gossip and "hungry for the story" Journalists and more. There are many relatable scenes.
There are a lot of emotions underneath this story. Marriage, Love, Family, Friendship, Passions - you will experience all.
The locations, characters, and personalities are all described in great detail.
The writing style is very subtle, which does complete justice to this story that is due to the author's sheer writing skills.
The characters are very well portrayed. The story is medium paced without missing its grip of it.
This was a full entertainment package and yet poignant.
If you are someone who likes all of the above this book is for you.
Do read and find out answers to your questions.
July 26, 2022
Lolita (Bad Girls #1) by Rubina Ramesh
I don't know why I expected anything less than adult content even after knowing the title and cover.
The book is not just about bad girls but also bad girls. Now you may wonder what is a bad girl? And that's an important question. Is standing and providing for your family being bad? Is going against set societal norms about girls being bad? Well, that is for readers to decide. I like Rubina's stand, and take on this book.
The book revolves around namesake Lolita. She is a famous actress, who is having an affair with a producer and one who is married. Therefore, she faces media scrutiny and moves away from the limelight for a while. I won't talk about the plot because it is more of a character novel. We learn about Lolita and all the people that are associated with her.
Lolita is a personification of the raw female sexuality for which women are often criticised, but she doesn't take it like that. The men in her life especially Advait are written well. I wanted a little more peek into his life and thoughts, as we did with Lolita. But I guess that wouldn't have gone with the flow of the plot. Anyway, his and Lolita's relationship and personality truly complimented one another.
The story is written exceptionally well. All the characters are well crafted, especially Lolita. The language is smooth and you just flow through it. Don't let the cover and the title of the book hold you back. This book is not your usual erotica, it has much more substance and you won't regret it once you read it, it definitely will stay with you for a while. Enjoy it
I don't know why I expected anything less than adult content even after knowing the title and cover.
The book is not just about bad girls but also bad girls. Now you may wonder what is a bad girl? And that's an important question. Is standing and providing for your family being bad? Is going against set societal norms about girls being bad? Well, that is for readers to decide. I like Rubina's stand, and take on this book.
The book revolves around namesake Lolita. She is a famous actress, who is having an affair with a producer and one who is married. Therefore, she faces media scrutiny and moves away from the limelight for a while. I won't talk about the plot because it is more of a character novel. We learn about Lolita and all the people that are associated with her.
Lolita is a personification of the raw female sexuality for which women are often criticised, but she doesn't take it like that. The men in her life especially Advait are written well. I wanted a little more peek into his life and thoughts, as we did with Lolita. But I guess that wouldn't have gone with the flow of the plot. Anyway, his and Lolita's relationship and personality truly complimented one another.
The story is written exceptionally well. All the characters are well crafted, especially Lolita. The language is smooth and you just flow through it. Don't let the cover and the title of the book hold you back. This book is not your usual erotica, it has much more substance and you won't regret it once you read it, it definitely will stay with you for a while. Enjoy it
July 23, 2022
"Lolita: A Hot Indian Romance" by Rubina Ramesh is a book which is based on adult romantic fiction. It is the first book of the 'Bad Girl Series'. I am so amazed with the writing style of the author, the way she layered her ideas, thoughts and imaginations were commendable. This read holds the theme of love, lust, obsession, glamour, fame, intense romance and a lot of spicy twist and turns that will keep you engaged until you turn the last page of the read.
The story revolves around the two main characters; namely: Lolita and Advait.
Lolita, was a beautiful personality, a diva, a glamorous actress, and the strongest character. She lived her life alone and dedicated it to the Indian cinema.
Advait, the most charming personality, who lost his wife, and was the single parent to his little daughter, who was ten years old. He was a person who was attracted towards beautiful women.
Both on them met at an unfortunate accident which in return turned out to be a fortunate one. Grab your copies to know more about their sizzling chemistry and what happens next.
Now, coming on the book cover, it's vibrant. Very well-designed and presented. The title was perfectly suited and apt. The writing style of the author was pretty engaging from the beginning itself. Rich and reader-friendly words used which is good for the beginners as well. The narrations were apt. The pace was good. The plot was perfect. All the characters were strongly presented and well-built.
Overall, a great read and will definitely recommend.
July 30, 2022
Lolita is an actress, whose mere looks are enough to make anyone fall head over heels in love with her. Advait Rana is a single dad who is juggling between his work life and his ten year old daughter.
These both meet by accident in Panchagni and from there a series of events begins to interwine their life. Rana wants to stay away from her while for lolita, he is a challenge which she wants to win.
They are attracted to each other but not everything is easy in this world and hence a lot of obstacles come up in their path. Will they be able to get through it.??
My favourite part in the the book was lolita's journey of achieving her dreams. People always judge actresses without understanding their sacrifices and hard work. This shows the efforts of a person behind their dreams.
The writing is good and very easy to understand and the plot was fast paced with good character development. It has dual point of view which makes the story complete. I really loved the book.
These both meet by accident in Panchagni and from there a series of events begins to interwine their life. Rana wants to stay away from her while for lolita, he is a challenge which she wants to win.
They are attracted to each other but not everything is easy in this world and hence a lot of obstacles come up in their path. Will they be able to get through it.??
My favourite part in the the book was lolita's journey of achieving her dreams. People always judge actresses without understanding their sacrifices and hard work. This shows the efforts of a person behind their dreams.
The writing is good and very easy to understand and the plot was fast paced with good character development. It has dual point of view which makes the story complete. I really loved the book.
September 18, 2020
This cover is beyond SEXY and is the reason I picked up this book, tbh. Inside, Rubina delivers a story full of angst and love and second chances when two damaged people grow from their conflicts and learn to trust each other. Great going, Rubina.
July 25, 2022
This book is such a good one for those who think everything we see on television or social media is not true and also there is much behind that, that no one knows about it.
Not everyone's life is so good, seeing from the outside and hearing from others is not true.
Everyone has their own life to deal with it.
The author wrote about a person who is in Media and who is an actress, what's her life behind the screen, her feeling, her emotions, her family, and what state of mind she could have after people stroll and give false information about her.
This book is all about Lolita, who is from Tamil Nadu, her dream is to become an actress in the movie industry, and she came to Mumbai to fulfil her dream, it's not easy to do that. I appreciate her guts because when you enter into a completely new world full of new people and don't know whom to talk to or ask for help. She doesn't have any idea what is going to happen but she remained strong.
She is just one honest woman who accepts her fate and fights for her dreams, and she doesn't give up on anything. She knows what she wants and she will get that for sure.
One day, she meets Advait, who is a single dad with a 10-year-old girl named Simone. I need to say Advait stole my heart.
Lolita and Advait, chemistry is off the charts. He truly knows her inside and out, and the cute interactions between Lolita and Simone are so adorable. This book is just a complete package of everything we need in a romance book.
Not everyone's life is so good, seeing from the outside and hearing from others is not true.
Everyone has their own life to deal with it.
The author wrote about a person who is in Media and who is an actress, what's her life behind the screen, her feeling, her emotions, her family, and what state of mind she could have after people stroll and give false information about her.
This book is all about Lolita, who is from Tamil Nadu, her dream is to become an actress in the movie industry, and she came to Mumbai to fulfil her dream, it's not easy to do that. I appreciate her guts because when you enter into a completely new world full of new people and don't know whom to talk to or ask for help. She doesn't have any idea what is going to happen but she remained strong.
She is just one honest woman who accepts her fate and fights for her dreams, and she doesn't give up on anything. She knows what she wants and she will get that for sure.
One day, she meets Advait, who is a single dad with a 10-year-old girl named Simone. I need to say Advait stole my heart.
Lolita and Advait, chemistry is off the charts. He truly knows her inside and out, and the cute interactions between Lolita and Simone are so adorable. This book is just a complete package of everything we need in a romance book.
July 22, 2022
Advait is attracted to a beautiful lady whom he wants to avoid but he can't.
The story revolves around Lolita, an ambitious beautiful lady who wanted to be famous in the glam world and left her family and run behind the world of cinema. Now she has everything but nothing seems to complete her. She is always being in the limelight, and she couldn't resist being ignored by men. Fortunately she met with an accident which made her way to meet Advait.
Advait lost his wife unfortunately and taking care of his daughter all alone is a tough job for him but he loves his daughter so much that he can do anything. But he couldn't avoid Lolita's attention. He is attracted to her.
What will he do? Whom he will choose his daughter or Lolita? Is Lolita going to leave her fame and limelight for Advait?
The cover shows a slight content of Lolita but the message hide inside the book is something which should be accepted and should be an inspiration for every woman. The character of Lolita is bold and ambitious, and sovereign, It reflects in every bit of her skin. Though the story seems a typical romantic story which is predictable enough the writing is marvellous. You can't stop flipping the pages. The emotions, sweet moments, and intimate thoughts are beautifully conveyed through this story.
The story revolves around Lolita, an ambitious beautiful lady who wanted to be famous in the glam world and left her family and run behind the world of cinema. Now she has everything but nothing seems to complete her. She is always being in the limelight, and she couldn't resist being ignored by men. Fortunately she met with an accident which made her way to meet Advait.
Advait lost his wife unfortunately and taking care of his daughter all alone is a tough job for him but he loves his daughter so much that he can do anything. But he couldn't avoid Lolita's attention. He is attracted to her.
What will he do? Whom he will choose his daughter or Lolita? Is Lolita going to leave her fame and limelight for Advait?
The cover shows a slight content of Lolita but the message hide inside the book is something which should be accepted and should be an inspiration for every woman. The character of Lolita is bold and ambitious, and sovereign, It reflects in every bit of her skin. Though the story seems a typical romantic story which is predictable enough the writing is marvellous. You can't stop flipping the pages. The emotions, sweet moments, and intimate thoughts are beautifully conveyed through this story.
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