His Puppet

Encounter #3

by Payal Dedhia

Rehan, the enigma of Bollywood, comes face to face with a woman who bewilders him. Who is she? Innocent eyes, prettiest face, Rehan had never met someone more genuine. But her eyes held pain, too much pain.
She begged him for a chance, and he gave her, not knowing she was the answer to his problems.
Ishita's life begins at the mercy of Rehan Khan. She knows he isn't a pleasant man, but she needs him. She takes his jibes, his tantrums. But falters when his demands intensify, and one day, he demands her existence.
To what lengths could she go to please him?
To what lengths could he go to break her?
Two troubled souls trying to find stability and affection but can get their happily ever after?
What would love be, if not crazy?
This is a story of two eccentric individuals finding solace in each other.

Note: This book can be read as a standalone.

278 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 5, 2022

About the author

Payal Dedhia is born and raised in Mumbai, mentoring students in coding and development. While enjoying the busy life the city offers, she loves to travel, explore, and visit new places.
As being a passionate reader, she always dreamed of crafting her ideas and imagination into words. She has enjoyed the nerve-racking journey of writing, deleting, re-writing, and finally bringing out the finished product. As a teacher, her sole goal is always to bring out the best in her students, and she has endeavored to get the same out of her.

Reviews

[Ankita · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is Ishita's journey from an aspiring student headed to London to working as Rehan's assistant and how she overcomes grief and darkness.
When Ishita was at her lowest, one chance meeting with Raghav Sharma changed her life and lead her to Rehan khan.
Rehan becomes possessive of Ishita but she thrives in his attention. In a way they complement each other, Rehan cold while Ishita has enough emotions for both of them.
Rehan do get annoying when he repeatedly calls Ishita his Puppet but I guess that is what writer was aiming for...so it's reasonable.
I really liked how sensitively writer has written about grief which could lead to mental illness.
This story is different, little dark and full of emotions.

[Vidhi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you like bossy H? Rehan Khan is ultimate crazy, possessive alpha male who melt our heart. He likes Ishita but he makes her beg to let her be in his life. It's messed up but that's the name of the book. His Puppet. Beautifully written. I loved Rehan's personality but also loathed him for what he made Ishita do.
Arjun and Jenny make an entrance in this book and I loved knowing about them and their progress in life. It even made me read a few chapters of the book I loved.
Overall, this is an crazy intense read. Read if like alpha bully males. For me, I loved every moment of it. I wish the book had more. I kind of thought it finished too soon...

[Alistor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Crazy, dark, possessive story of Rehan Khan and Ishita Mathur, fondly called as Ishi. The book starts with a miserable Ishita trying to search for a job.
Rehan makes her step down 16 floors just for an interview. This is just the start.
He is a big bully yet Ishita is drawn to him. He takes care of her, loves her but on his terms.
The characters are well developed, I loved the way story moved forward and Rehan and Ishita's interactions, Ishita's relationship with her grandmother.
A must read for romance lovers. This story is for you if you like dark bully theme.

[Vyog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb! Really enjoyed Rehan and Ishita's interaction, his bully and the way their relationship transformed. The epilogue was the best. Rehan Khan is who he is and I loved how the author shaped his character. The mood swings, sudden change in his temperament, I loved how Ishita coped with his personality.
Overall, a must read.

[Nikunj · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

[Ananya Dasgupta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the way they blended themselves in each other