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Tough Love #1
Undercover Affection
A stand-alone female cop/billionaire romance
Ashni Scott Callahan is a tough detective with no time for love. She’s taken down drug lords and human traffickers. Going undercover is as easy as eating a slice of pie until she has to spy on a billionaire, Avinash Rai.
Can a potential criminal be this mouth-watering?
One slice, she soon discovers is not enough, she wants to lick the whole damn plate.
Avinash Rai takes what he wants when he wants, but prides himself on honesty. He’s a man women don’t ignore. Then a sexy stranger makes an appearance and snubs him. Intrigued, he’s up for the challenge. Nothing, however, prepares him for her spirited personality or their intense attraction.
Will Ashni surrender to the man’s charms and jeopardize her case?
Can Avinash forgive Ashni’s lies when he discovers the truth?
Ashni Scott Callahan is a tough detective with no time for love. She’s taken down drug lords and human traffickers. Going undercover is as easy as eating a slice of pie until she has to spy on a billionaire, Avinash Rai.
Can a potential criminal be this mouth-watering?
One slice, she soon discovers is not enough, she wants to lick the whole damn plate.
Avinash Rai takes what he wants when he wants, but prides himself on honesty. He’s a man women don’t ignore. Then a sexy stranger makes an appearance and snubs him. Intrigued, he’s up for the challenge. Nothing, however, prepares him for her spirited personality or their intense attraction.
Will Ashni surrender to the man’s charms and jeopardize her case?
Can Avinash forgive Ashni’s lies when he discovers the truth?
196 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 28, 2019
About the author
Charlene Namdhari
22 books1,013 followersI'm not a cliched romance writer.
I write plot-driven, mindfuck stories.
I'm not afraid to push boundaries (check Intoxication, Infallible and Duality)
I write steam like I shower - scalding.
I write plot-driven, mindfuck stories.
I'm not afraid to push boundaries (check Intoxication, Infallible and Duality)
I write steam like I shower - scalding.
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February 10, 2020
2 DNF Stars
Stopped really reading halfway into the book then skimmed the rest. Very unrealistic in all aspects, to the reactions, to the jobs, to just the characters. In third person POV, so I never really was able to get invested in the characters. The writing isn't too bad, but written in a way that it seems it's for a younger audience, almost immature in a sense. This book just isn't for me.
Stopped really reading halfway into the book then skimmed the rest. Very unrealistic in all aspects, to the reactions, to the jobs, to just the characters. In third person POV, so I never really was able to get invested in the characters. The writing isn't too bad, but written in a way that it seems it's for a younger audience, almost immature in a sense. This book just isn't for me.
June 7, 2019
This is a new author to me, but I will certainly be looking out for her work in the future. Ashni is a dedicated detective, and when she goes undercover to capture a potential suspect, she finds that sexy billionaire Avinash is more than first thought. This is a well written story which has intense chemistry, and filled with secrets and suspense. I was intrigued and hooked throughout, and recommend for all.
September 3, 2019
Wow this book get so hot you may need a cold shower I absolutely could not get enough of this I was hooked from the first page great writing job bravo loved it and if anyone is looking a steamy wonderful read then add this one to your list you will not be disappointed I was not, I loved it
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 9, 2019
A fast paced intriguing read that'll keep you hooked till the very end. The twists and turns she takes you on make for one hell of a read
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June 12, 2019
I loved this book. Mixing bad ass woman with a bit of romance with interesting twists and turns made for an awesome quick read. The book kept me entertained the entire way through and the "shockers" were perfect for making this more than just your average romantic novel. I felt the book was well written and each chapter had a good transition. The entire story develops and is paid out well which leads you to an ending that makes since and doesn't leave you hanging or saying why did she end it this way. I'd definitely read more by this author.
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June 6, 2019Ashni is a tough yet sweet beautiful women. I loved her character, she is strong, yet feminine. Avinash is a no nonsense man and goes after what he wants. When Ashni goes undercover to gather intel, they both find that something that they were not expecting. As events unfold, secrets revealed, the chemistry is off the charts and the characters need to decide the value for love and the risk of loosing it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 4, 2019
The writing draws you in and keeps you involved throughout the whole story, I found myself in love with not only the characters but also the world that was created.
The descriptions of the characters and their feelings are so involved, you can truly picture it in your mind. Their attitudes toward the events that are happening makes the story even richer.
I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.
The descriptions of the characters and their feelings are so involved, you can truly picture it in your mind. Their attitudes toward the events that are happening makes the story even richer.
I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.
June 10, 2019
A absolutely enjoyable book.
Such a great story, i enjoyed this book and had a fun time reading it.I
I certainly hope their is more to the story. Hopefully a series with detective Ashni.
I did wish the book was Darker, it had potential but stopped just short of the line and I did see a toe sneak over. So i hope with hopefully the next one their is more grit and shadows in.
Such a great story, i enjoyed this book and had a fun time reading it.I
I certainly hope their is more to the story. Hopefully a series with detective Ashni.
I did wish the book was Darker, it had potential but stopped just short of the line and I did see a toe sneak over. So i hope with hopefully the next one their is more grit and shadows in.
June 13, 2019
Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
While the heroine was a badass detective her romance with the hero felt flat and unoriginal. She goes undercover to reveal the illegal practices at his business and things get heated between them but It lacked the necessary spark to keep me interested. Just not for me.
While the heroine was a badass detective her romance with the hero felt flat and unoriginal. She goes undercover to reveal the illegal practices at his business and things get heated between them but It lacked the necessary spark to keep me interested. Just not for me.
December 6, 2019
I'm torn how I feel about this book. I loved the writing, and the premise. I had a hard time with the female lead and her abilities. She gets in a lot of physical predicaments but she doesn't seem to ever get hurt, It felt to superheroish/corny to me. I don't mean to be negative about it, it's how I felt. That being said I still liked the book, I think it it flowed well. The author knows how to write, the characters were real. It was just that one part that keeps me from truly reaching for five stars. Will that stop me from reading more of this authors work, absolutely not. Again She is great at writing and the rest of the this book really was great.
June 7, 2019
This was the first book I read from this Autor and I really enjoyed this book.
It has hot passionate scenes, a strong woman, a handsome man, suspense, humour. It made me giggle. It has all a good romantic suspense book needs.
I recommend this book.
It has hot passionate scenes, a strong woman, a handsome man, suspense, humour. It made me giggle. It has all a good romantic suspense book needs.
I recommend this book.
June 14, 2019
This was a new to me author and one I look forward to reading more
I devoured this book in one sitting, I couldn't put it down!!
There are so many twists and turns it will have your head spinning.
Was definitely not what I was expecting, it was so much more.
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I devoured this book in one sitting, I couldn't put it down!!
There are so many twists and turns it will have your head spinning.
Was definitely not what I was expecting, it was so much more.
One click now so that you can experience the drama and action for yourselves.
September 20, 2020
Ashni and Avi are powerful together!
Ashni goes undercover, and meets Avi. This book is set in New York, is super suspenseful, and mysterious. This book left me on the edge of my seat!
Ashni goes undercover, and meets Avi. This book is set in New York, is super suspenseful, and mysterious. This book left me on the edge of my seat!
June 1, 2019
What happens when a handsome billionaire with dubious family connections meets up with a kickass undercover cop who can look after herself? Sparks fly! Soon it becomes very hard for Detective Ashni Callahan to keep tabs on the billionaire and potential suspect Avinash Rai when they can't keep their hands off each other!
If you like rollicking romantic suspense in exotic locations, fast-paced action and a dash of humour, then this story is for you.
If you are averse to reading about lots of sexy times in interesting places then consider yourself warned, as there is a fair amount of that too.
This is the first book from this author that I've read and I look forward to her next one.
If you like rollicking romantic suspense in exotic locations, fast-paced action and a dash of humour, then this story is for you.
If you are averse to reading about lots of sexy times in interesting places then consider yourself warned, as there is a fair amount of that too.
This is the first book from this author that I've read and I look forward to her next one.
June 5, 2019
Loved this book. I chose based on these description as I’ve never read this author before. Happy to say I was delighted by this book. Action, love, suspense it’s great from start to finish
June 22, 2019
Ashni & Avinash
Oh, make my heart swoon! What a great love story, full of action, passion and deceit! I enjoyed this romance thoroughly. Ashni and Avinash had great chemistry and the sassy banter brought more than one chuckle. Great read!
Oh, make my heart swoon! What a great love story, full of action, passion and deceit! I enjoyed this romance thoroughly. Ashni and Avinash had great chemistry and the sassy banter brought more than one chuckle. Great read!
July 21, 2019
This story was so good, there were a few WTF moments that I did not see coming.. This story was passionate , emotional and suspenseful.. I could not put it down..
May 26, 2019
I enjoyed the fast, dangerous world of cops and criminals. Combine that with a hot romance between the cop and her potential suspect and you have an explosive erotic suspense.
As we've come to expect from C. Namdhari, the love scenes are insanely hot. Ashni is bold and tough but also sweet. Avinash is your hot billionaire who doesn't take crap from anyone, but Ashni is going to challenge everything he knows about himself and take him places he's never been to before.
P.S. There may or may not be handcuffs involved at some point!😁
Highly recommend!
As we've come to expect from C. Namdhari, the love scenes are insanely hot. Ashni is bold and tough but also sweet. Avinash is your hot billionaire who doesn't take crap from anyone, but Ashni is going to challenge everything he knows about himself and take him places he's never been to before.
P.S. There may or may not be handcuffs involved at some point!😁
Highly recommend!
May 28, 2019
This was a great book to read has well developed characters with enough chemistry to keep me entertained. The storyline flowed smoothly.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 24, 2019
Overall I enjoyed this book. It dragged a bit in the middle, and the outcome was predictable but the chemistry between the main characters was sizzling and kept it interesting.
June 15, 2019
Book: Undercover Affection
Author: Charlene Namdhari
Publisher: Backlit PR
Date: May 28, 2019
Format: Ebook | Netgalley
Rating: 1/5
Undercover Affection could have been a book about a tough as nail detective who goes undercover to take down a billionaire.
When I started this book I had high hopes that it would be that sexy thriller that it promised to be in the description. It wasn’t.
Charlene Namdhari promised a detective that could take down drug lords, accept this detective -and the fact that she was one -wasn’t actually relevant to the story. Undercover cops don’t return to talk to their supervisors in a police department and they certainly don’t walk into bars with their partners and pull out a badge. An example of the basic knowledge you can google about how undercover cases work.
Just the fact that the detective used her real name would have been enough to crumble her undercover. Billionaires have google.
The writing was an old classic. Strange analogies and the dialogue was repetitive. The main character knew little about Mr. Rai, which opened up holes for the author to place backstory and emotions for the reader, accept again, she's a detective which means she would already know all of this. There's even a scene where she and a friend are talking about googling Mr. Rai.
A police case is built on background research.
I’m giving this book a one-star review. The plot was obvious, the characters had little distinction between each other, and the main character just wasn’t what the description promised.
Author: Charlene Namdhari
Publisher: Backlit PR
Date: May 28, 2019
Format: Ebook | Netgalley
Rating: 1/5
Undercover Affection could have been a book about a tough as nail detective who goes undercover to take down a billionaire.
When I started this book I had high hopes that it would be that sexy thriller that it promised to be in the description. It wasn’t.
Charlene Namdhari promised a detective that could take down drug lords, accept this detective -and the fact that she was one -wasn’t actually relevant to the story. Undercover cops don’t return to talk to their supervisors in a police department and they certainly don’t walk into bars with their partners and pull out a badge. An example of the basic knowledge you can google about how undercover cases work.
Just the fact that the detective used her real name would have been enough to crumble her undercover. Billionaires have google.
The writing was an old classic. Strange analogies and the dialogue was repetitive. The main character knew little about Mr. Rai, which opened up holes for the author to place backstory and emotions for the reader, accept again, she's a detective which means she would already know all of this. There's even a scene where she and a friend are talking about googling Mr. Rai.
A police case is built on background research.
I’m giving this book a one-star review. The plot was obvious, the characters had little distinction between each other, and the main character just wasn’t what the description promised.
July 4, 2019
This book is hotter than it’s cover...
...because let’s face it, that is one hot and sexy cover. I can also easily say that this is an easy reading romantic-suspense with lots of action and one helluva twist at the end!
The storyline is good and the writing is witty, and, I have never read about the ball ache that can be extended family, referred to in quite the same way as Charlene Namdhari described Avinash’s relationship to his. He is hardworking and loyal to his Grandfather and the company that he spent his life building. He’ll do the family legacy proud.
Ashni is a kick-arse detective who has given her all to compete on the uneven playing field that is the police force, and has held her own there for 6 years, finally earning her place, and the respect of the guys she works with. As I got to know her, I realised that while her motivations stem from a family tragedy, she is also as hardworking and loyal in her own field as Avinash is in his.
When these two get together, it gets hot.
If, like me, you treat your reading time as an economic unit, then I’ll say that this book is time well spent, and the characters are great to be with. Sure, they are too perfect, but this is why I read romance, and Ms Namdhari’s book lives up to it’s promise in my opinion. 4 Stars.
...because let’s face it, that is one hot and sexy cover. I can also easily say that this is an easy reading romantic-suspense with lots of action and one helluva twist at the end!
The storyline is good and the writing is witty, and, I have never read about the ball ache that can be extended family, referred to in quite the same way as Charlene Namdhari described Avinash’s relationship to his. He is hardworking and loyal to his Grandfather and the company that he spent his life building. He’ll do the family legacy proud.
Ashni is a kick-arse detective who has given her all to compete on the uneven playing field that is the police force, and has held her own there for 6 years, finally earning her place, and the respect of the guys she works with. As I got to know her, I realised that while her motivations stem from a family tragedy, she is also as hardworking and loyal in her own field as Avinash is in his.
When these two get together, it gets hot.
If, like me, you treat your reading time as an economic unit, then I’ll say that this book is time well spent, and the characters are great to be with. Sure, they are too perfect, but this is why I read romance, and Ms Namdhari’s book lives up to it’s promise in my opinion. 4 Stars.
June 20, 2019
I received a copy of this book from the author via Netgalley
Ok, so this is the first book that I have received via Netgalley and the blurb and cover really drew me in. I admit I wasn't sure about the book when I first started reading it but when Ashni and Avi met things improved. The sex scenes were hot but I have a few issues with this book unfortunately:
- Ashni's used of martial arts - can't say I've ever read a book when someone gets karate chopped and breaking a pool cue in half doesn't turn it into nunchucks (that I am aware of)
- If Avi is a billionaire playboy, then why is the most daring thing he has done is have sex on a chair??
- I didn't see that twist coming but admittedly I am also no sure how believable it was either
Overall not a bad way to kill a few hours of my life
Ok, so this is the first book that I have received via Netgalley and the blurb and cover really drew me in. I admit I wasn't sure about the book when I first started reading it but when Ashni and Avi met things improved. The sex scenes were hot but I have a few issues with this book unfortunately:
- Ashni's used of martial arts - can't say I've ever read a book when someone gets karate chopped and breaking a pool cue in half doesn't turn it into nunchucks (that I am aware of)
- If Avi is a billionaire playboy, then why is the most daring thing he has done is have sex on a chair??
- I didn't see that twist coming but admittedly I am also no sure how believable it was either
Overall not a bad way to kill a few hours of my life
June 24, 2026
I liked this book but did not love it like I have all but one of her other books that I have read. I think and this may be ironic because the believability of this book was less than so many of the other stories. This may be in part because I never became very invested in the characters she did not pull me into the stories of these characters. She has a talent that I did not feel while I read this story but it was ok just did not wow me.
October 26, 2024
Amazing. I love all her books.
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