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Temptation: Women From Mars
The universe is full of aberrations, be it nature, animal, man or woman. The focus here is not on exceptional nature or talent, but simply on exceptions or deviations—the outliers in the spectrum of human nature.
What is the motivation behind these exceptions? Is it genes, old habits, familial bonds, or social conditioning? Or are they just wired differently?
‘Women From Mars’ series brings the spotlight on such exceptions in women.
WFM Series Shorts 1:
‘Temptation’ is the first story in the series. The story of Juhi and Satya who fall for each other. It is love at first sight. But are things really what they seem? Will they be united with each other or do their motivations differ? Read on to find out…
What is the motivation behind these exceptions? Is it genes, old habits, familial bonds, or social conditioning? Or are they just wired differently?
‘Women From Mars’ series brings the spotlight on such exceptions in women.
WFM Series Shorts 1:
‘Temptation’ is the first story in the series. The story of Juhi and Satya who fall for each other. It is love at first sight. But are things really what they seem? Will they be united with each other or do their motivations differ? Read on to find out…
43 pages, ebook
Published June 27, 2018
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About the author
Ruchi Singh
47 books124 followersAuthor of the bestselling romantic thriller ‘The Bodyguard’, Ruchi Singh is an IT professional and novelist writing under Romance and Suspense genre. She is a bilingual author and writes in both Hindi and English. Her other notable published novels are ‘Jugnu (Firefly)’ and ‘Guardian Angel’.
Winner of the Times Of India WriteIndia Season 1, she began her writing career writing short stories and articles, which have been published on various forums. She has been a contributing author to a number of anthologies and has published many short stories under various genres. She has also won the Indireads Story Competition, in ‘crime’ genre.
A voracious reader, she loves everything—from classics to memoirs to editorials to chick-lit, but her favourite genre is 'romantic thriller'.
Connect with Ruchi Singh on:
Official Website: ruchisingh.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ruchisinghauthor
Twitter: @ruchiwriter
Winner of the Times Of India WriteIndia Season 1, she began her writing career writing short stories and articles, which have been published on various forums. She has been a contributing author to a number of anthologies and has published many short stories under various genres. She has also won the Indireads Story Competition, in ‘crime’ genre.
A voracious reader, she loves everything—from classics to memoirs to editorials to chick-lit, but her favourite genre is 'romantic thriller'.
Connect with Ruchi Singh on:
Official Website: ruchisingh.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ruchisinghauthor
Twitter: @ruchiwriter
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July 21, 2018
Superb
Loved the story which is short and crisp. Looking forward to reading more from the series. Kudos to the Author! And most importantly, the title WOMEN FROM MARS is perfect for this story
Loved the story which is short and crisp. Looking forward to reading more from the series. Kudos to the Author! And most importantly, the title WOMEN FROM MARS is perfect for this story
June 29, 2018
This short read will give you the highs of a full length novel. The twist at the end was unexpected.
January 29, 2019
When Juhi & Satya Bump Into Each Other In Australia Where Both Are Supposed To Be Attending A Conference For There Respective Organisations At A Common Venue Nothing Seems Odd About It And As Sparks Fly With The Chemistry Thick Between Them On The Surface, It Seems As Though It’s Love At First Sight.
But Is It Really So Or Is There Lots More Below The Surface Than Actually Meets The Eye?
Falling In Love For Satya Seems To Be The Easy Part As He Is Virtually Smitten By Juhi & So When She Reciprocates With Equal Gusto He Is But Naturally Floating On Cloud 9. Wasting No Time Weaving Rosy Dreams For A Future Together Once They Return Back To India After A Fortnight.
So What Could Possibly Go Wrong When This Starry Eyed Couple Seem Madly In Love With Each Other?
Quite Apparently, Satya Is Taking Everything At Face Value As He Has No Reason To Scratch The Surface. Little Does He Realise Even In His Wildest Dreams That He Was Actually Jumping The Gun Even While Juhi Activated Plan B As She Did The Vanishing Act While He Waited For Her Return Most Impatiently.
When The Promised 48 Hours Stretched Beyond Over 120 Hours And There Is No Sign Of Her Return Is The Time When He Presses The Panic Button & What Follows Leaves Him Absolutely Shell Shocked Because Everything That He Seemed To Know About Juhi Was Far From The Truth And He Is Left Totally Foxed As To Why She Left Him High & Dry.
But That Is Just The Curtain RaiserBecause What Follows Is Nothing Short Of A Sledgehammer Climax That Is Definitely Bound To Leave The Readers Stunned At The Manner In Which The Author Swings The Tale From One Extreme To The Other Without Any Jumps Or Bumps.
The Very Fact That The Reader Does Not See It Coming Even When It Stares Them In The Face Is What Makes RUCHI SINGH Such An Impressive & Flawless Writer Who Is Successful In Keeping The Suspense & Tempo In Tandem Effortlessly. Truly Indeed ‘Temptation’ Is A Smooth Joyride For The Reader Even If One Cannot Actually Help Pitying Satya For Ending Up As A Sucker In Juhi’s Larger Scheme Of Things.
For A First Time Read Discovering The Exciting & Thrilling World Of RUCHI SINGH, This Short Read Is Just Perfect As One Could Not Possibly Ask For A Better Read Than ‘Temptation’ To Plunge Into The Exciting World Woven By The Author Because No Sooner Have You Soaked In This Book That You’re Amply ‘Tempted’ To Dive Headlong Into Her Next Novel From The Deep-End...Such Is The Excitement She Leaves Her Readers With!!!
But Is It Really So Or Is There Lots More Below The Surface Than Actually Meets The Eye?
Falling In Love For Satya Seems To Be The Easy Part As He Is Virtually Smitten By Juhi & So When She Reciprocates With Equal Gusto He Is But Naturally Floating On Cloud 9. Wasting No Time Weaving Rosy Dreams For A Future Together Once They Return Back To India After A Fortnight.
So What Could Possibly Go Wrong When This Starry Eyed Couple Seem Madly In Love With Each Other?
Quite Apparently, Satya Is Taking Everything At Face Value As He Has No Reason To Scratch The Surface. Little Does He Realise Even In His Wildest Dreams That He Was Actually Jumping The Gun Even While Juhi Activated Plan B As She Did The Vanishing Act While He Waited For Her Return Most Impatiently.
When The Promised 48 Hours Stretched Beyond Over 120 Hours And There Is No Sign Of Her Return Is The Time When He Presses The Panic Button & What Follows Leaves Him Absolutely Shell Shocked Because Everything That He Seemed To Know About Juhi Was Far From The Truth And He Is Left Totally Foxed As To Why She Left Him High & Dry.
But That Is Just The Curtain RaiserBecause What Follows Is Nothing Short Of A Sledgehammer Climax That Is Definitely Bound To Leave The Readers Stunned At The Manner In Which The Author Swings The Tale From One Extreme To The Other Without Any Jumps Or Bumps.
The Very Fact That The Reader Does Not See It Coming Even When It Stares Them In The Face Is What Makes RUCHI SINGH Such An Impressive & Flawless Writer Who Is Successful In Keeping The Suspense & Tempo In Tandem Effortlessly. Truly Indeed ‘Temptation’ Is A Smooth Joyride For The Reader Even If One Cannot Actually Help Pitying Satya For Ending Up As A Sucker In Juhi’s Larger Scheme Of Things.
For A First Time Read Discovering The Exciting & Thrilling World Of RUCHI SINGH, This Short Read Is Just Perfect As One Could Not Possibly Ask For A Better Read Than ‘Temptation’ To Plunge Into The Exciting World Woven By The Author Because No Sooner Have You Soaked In This Book That You’re Amply ‘Tempted’ To Dive Headlong Into Her Next Novel From The Deep-End...Such Is The Excitement She Leaves Her Readers With!!!
October 1, 2018
I have read (and loved) everything by the author - her romances, the romantic thrillers - everything! So picking this one up was a foregone conclusion (for me anyway). As soon as I saw the author's name on the cover (even before I actually read the blurb) I added it to my Kindle. And I am glad I did.
Because even though it was VERY different from anything else I have read by the author, it was still a very interesting, intriguing read that kept me turning pages to find out where this story was headed. Also this was a really short read, only took me about 30 mins or so to get through it.
Which is why, I'd recommend this book if you are looking for a short and quick (yet gripping) read which is a relatively unique take (at-least in this format) on the current generation of women.
- Shantala @Shanaya Tales
Because even though it was VERY different from anything else I have read by the author, it was still a very interesting, intriguing read that kept me turning pages to find out where this story was headed. Also this was a really short read, only took me about 30 mins or so to get through it.
Which is why, I'd recommend this book if you are looking for a short and quick (yet gripping) read which is a relatively unique take (at-least in this format) on the current generation of women.
- Shantala @Shanaya Tales
July 7, 2018
This was a story of the unexpected. Ruchi Singh excelled at keeping us on the edge of the seat right to the very end. An amazing read.
July 12, 2018
A wickedly twisty take on an age-old question - to lust or not to lust!
Entertaining - will make you think.
Entertaining - will make you think.
August 12, 2018
Fun and engaging. A great weekend read.
July 4, 2018
Women Are From Mars is a new series from Ruchi Singh and I picked it from Kindle Unlimited as soon as I saw it. I am a fan of her writing since we were bloggers. Now, of course, she has a large repertoire of books to her credit.
I had absolutely loved the romance Jugnu and Take2, both had characters who had not had been handed the best deals in life. Ruchi has a knack for taking shades of grey and making the reader fall in love with them—she has managed the same in Temptations as well.
This is the story of Juhi and Satya who meet in Melbourne and have an instant connect. Totally enamoured they spend an idyllic time together. The twist in the tale comes when Satya is left high and dry. He searches for Juhi frantically and tries to find as much as he can. What he uncovers leaves him even more confused.
Finally, he does manage to find Juhi but does he actually find her? Ruchi has built up the plot so subtly that I did not realise it till twist was on me. Juhi is the perfect woman of today, stylish, successful, and she knows her mind. Satya is smitten and how! Their love story is hot and fast but when the idyllic time finishes the reality is revealed.
Good, fast read that is a totally fresh take on the millennium women. I look forward to next in the series.
I had absolutely loved the romance Jugnu and Take2, both had characters who had not had been handed the best deals in life. Ruchi has a knack for taking shades of grey and making the reader fall in love with them—she has managed the same in Temptations as well.
This is the story of Juhi and Satya who meet in Melbourne and have an instant connect. Totally enamoured they spend an idyllic time together. The twist in the tale comes when Satya is left high and dry. He searches for Juhi frantically and tries to find as much as he can. What he uncovers leaves him even more confused.
Finally, he does manage to find Juhi but does he actually find her? Ruchi has built up the plot so subtly that I did not realise it till twist was on me. Juhi is the perfect woman of today, stylish, successful, and she knows her mind. Satya is smitten and how! Their love story is hot and fast but when the idyllic time finishes the reality is revealed.
Good, fast read that is a totally fresh take on the millennium women. I look forward to next in the series.
February 7, 2022
A travel love story with an unexpected twist
Read my full review here: https://wp.me/p6XQyB-3xi
My rating: 3.8/5
Juhi and Satya are visiting Australia for work. They're both putting up at the same hotel and slowly become acquainted. Over the course of the week, they go out for dinners and explore the city together. Inadvertently, they fall for each other. However, before Satya can express this, Juhi disappears. As Satya tries to get hold of her, many unexpected truths are revealed.
What I liked about the book:
-> There's a thrill and excitement, that makes us tingly with anticipation.
-> A recommended read if you are looking for a short, quick, yet gripping read.
-> The suspense seems to be predictable but then, it takes the most unexpected turn.
What I did not like about the book:
-> Though the ending is unexpected, it is a bit underwhelming.
Read my full review here: https://wp.me/p6XQyB-3xi
My rating: 3.8/5
Juhi and Satya are visiting Australia for work. They're both putting up at the same hotel and slowly become acquainted. Over the course of the week, they go out for dinners and explore the city together. Inadvertently, they fall for each other. However, before Satya can express this, Juhi disappears. As Satya tries to get hold of her, many unexpected truths are revealed.
What I liked about the book:
-> There's a thrill and excitement, that makes us tingly with anticipation.
-> A recommended read if you are looking for a short, quick, yet gripping read.
-> The suspense seems to be predictable but then, it takes the most unexpected turn.
What I did not like about the book:
-> Though the ending is unexpected, it is a bit underwhelming.
June 30, 2018
An entertaining short story with a couple of diabolical twists.
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