A Distant Heart

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Pub Date Dec 26 2017 | Archive Date Jan 08 2018
Literary Fiction | Women's Fiction

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Her name means “miracle” in Sanskrit, and to her parents, that’s exactly what Kimaya is. The first baby to survive after several miscarriages, Kimi grows up in a mansion at the top of Mumbai’s Pali Hill, surrounded by love and privilege. But at eleven years old, she develops a rare illness that requires her to be confined to a germ-free ivory tower in her home, with only the Arabian Sea churning outside her window for company. . . . Until one person dares venture into her world.
 
Tasked at fourteen years old with supporting his family, Rahul Savant shows up to wash Kimi’s windows, and an unlikely friendship develops across the plastic curtain of her isolation room. As years pass, Rahul becomes Kimi’s eyes to the outside world—and she becomes his inspiration to better himself by enrolling in the police force. But when a life-saving heart transplant offers the chance of a real future, both must face all that ties them together and keeps them apart.
 
As Kimi anticipates a new life, Rahul struggles with loving someone he may yet lose. And when his investigation into a black market organ ring run by a sociopathic gang lord exposes dangerous secrets that cut too close to home, only Rahul's deep, abiding connection with Kimi can keep her safe—and reveal the true meaning of courage, loss, and second chances.
 
Infused with the rhythms of life in modern-day India, acclaimed author Sonali Dev’s candid, rewarding novel beautifully evokes all the complexities of the human heart.
 
 Praise for Sonali Dev and A Change of Heart
 
“In Dev’s seductive and complex story of love lost and then found, one layer of mystery leads to the next. . . . Will hold a permanent place in readers’ hearts.”
–Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
 
 “Dev deftly navigates the complex themes of bereavement, motherhood, and how the culture of India exists in America. . . . This is stunning all around.” –Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
 
“Mystery, adventure, and romance are spiced with Bollywood glamour in this heart-stopping novel…. Riveting.” --Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

Her name means “miracle” in Sanskrit, and to her parents, that’s exactly what Kimaya is. The first baby to survive after several miscarriages, Kimi grows up in a mansion at the top of Mumbai’s Pali...

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Please note that this is an ADVANCE DIGITAL EDITION of A DISTANT HEART and not the final copy-edited and formatted file. As such, you are likely to find formatting issues and occasional errors. We...

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Advance Praise

Acclaim Sonali Dev's Novels:

 

“With richly rendered characters, heavy topics, and soulful writing, this is stunning all around.” – Booklist, STARRED REVIEW for A CHANGE OF HEART

 

 “A bright, beautiful gem.”– Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW for THE BOLLYWOOD BRIDE, Best Books of 2015

 

“A Change of Heart cements this author's standing as not only one of the best but also one of the bravest romance novelists working today.” – Shelf Awareness on A CHANGE OF HEART

 

“A vibrant, emotional story.” – The Washington Post on THE BOLLYWOOD BRIDE

 

“Sonali Dev is one of a kind.” – Kristan Higgins on THE BOLLYWOOD BRIDE

 

“Vibrant and exuberantly romantic…chock full of details that reflect India’s social and cultural flux.” – NPR on A BOLLYWOOD AFFAIR

 

A CHANGE OF HEART by Sonali Dev

 

v  Kirkus Reviews: Best Fiction of 2016

v  NPR: Best Books of 2016

v  Brooklyn Magazine: 100 Books to Read in 2016

v  Publishers Marketplace: BuzzBooks 2016

v  RUSA Reading List: Longlist Selection

v  RT Book Reviews: 2016 Reviewers Choice Award Winner

 

THE BOLLYWOOD BRIDE by Sonali Dev

 

v  Kirkus: Best Books of 2015

v  Amazon: 2015 Fall Reading Selection

v  Goodreads: Best Romance of the Month

v  BookRiot: 10 Romance Books to Get Excited About

v  iBooks: 25 Best Books of the Month

v  The Washington Post: Best Romances of 2015

v  RT Book Reviews: RT Award Nominee

v  NPR: Best Books of 2015

v  International Dublin Literary Award Longlist

v  Illinois Reads: 2017 Selection

 

A BOLLYWOOD AFFAIR by Sonali Dev

v  BookBub – Best Romance Novels of the Past Decade

v  ALA Reading List – Best Romance of 2014

v  NPR –2014 Best Reads

v  NPR – 100 Most Swoon-Worthy Romances of All Time

v  USA TODAY – 10 Best for Valentine’s Day

v  Library Journal – Best Books of 2014

v  RITA Nominee – Best Debut

v  Kirkus Reviews – Best Romances of 2014

v  RT Book Reviews –Best Multicultural Romance Nominee

v  Smexy Books – Best Books of 2014

v  Heroes & Heartbreakers – Best Books

v  Smart Bitches Trashy Books – Sizzling Book Club Pick

Acclaim Sonali Dev's Novels:

 

“With richly rendered characters, heavy topics, and soulful writing, this is stunning all around.” – Booklist, STARRED REVIEW for A CHANGE OF HEART

 

“A bright...

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ISBN 9781496705761
PRICE $18.95 (USD)
PAGES 352

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