Kishan Paul
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
Date of Publication: October 14, 2015
ASIN: B0144W7QEW
Number of pages:285
Word Count: 80,000
Cover Artist: Syneca Featherstone
Book Description:
If you want to live, you must let go of the past...
Twenty-eight-year-old Psychologist, Alisha Dimarchi, is abducted by an obsessed client and imprisoned in his Pakistani compound for over two years. Forced to change her name and live as his second wife, her life is filled with trauma and heartbreak. Thrust into a world of violence and oppression, Alicia must fight not only to keep herself alive but to protect the lives of the people she now considers family. At night, she retreats into her memories of the only man she has ever loved – a man she believes no longer loves her.
Thirty-two-year-old handsome surgeon, David Dimarchi, has spent the last two years mourning the disappearance of his wife. After a painful and isolated existence, he begins the process of healing. It is then that he is visited by a stranger, who informs him that his wife is very much alive and needs his help. In a desperate attempt to save her, David enlists the help of a Delta Force Operative. Together they find themselves in the center of more than just a rescue mission. Will he be able to reach her in time and if he does, will she still want him?
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Excerpt 1:
The slow drip of
a leaky faucet disrupted Ally’s otherwise quiet slumber.
“Ally.” The
distant sound of David’s voice soothed her, enveloping her in a warm blanket of
safety.
A smile tugged
at her lips. Soon he’d crawl into bed and wrap his limbs around hers, cocooning
her with his love.
Instead of the
heat she anticipated, something coarse scraped against her cheek. When she
tried to swat it away, her arms refused to comply.
“Baby, wake up.”
Her husband’s echoed tone became louder, rougher. “You need to wake up.”
The urgency in
it made her eyelids flutter, pulling her further away from the dark claws of
sleep.
Like a silent
movie, foggy images of a dimly lit parking lot invaded her thoughts. A woman,
tall and lean, walked the deserted space alone. With each clip of her heels
against the paved road, the haze cleared a little more. Ally’s heart raced when
the woman’s features came into view. Long, curly, black hair, dark brown eyes,
tanned complexion.
It was her.
Two sets of
hands emerged from the shadows, dragging her into the woods. The taller of the
two men covered the woman’s mouth, muting her screams as she wrestled to break
free, until the other one slammed a brick into the base of her skull, plunging
her into darkness.
This must be a
dream.
Rays of light
pierced the darkness as Ally’s heavy eyelids fought to open. When she shifted,
instead of soft sateen, her cheek scraped against a cold, hard surface.
“Alisha? Can you
hear me?” This voice wasn’t David’s. It sounded thick, heavy with accent and
oddly familiar. So familiar, she shivered.
Reviews for The Second Wife
The Second Wife is one of those rare novels that will lurk in the back of your mind for weeks. With stunning precision, Kishan Paul throws the reader into a world of clandestine organizations and brutal politics. The gripping characters wrench your heart and make you cringe with fear. A rollercoaster of suspense and emotion not to be missed. ~ Aubrey Wynne Author of Dante’s Gift and Rolf’s Quest
Kishan Paul’s writing shines in this beautifully written psychological thriller filled with heart-gripping emotion as the heroine unearths an inner strength she didn’t know she possessed. – Cait Jarrod, Bestselling Author
"The Second Wife is a poignant story of love, domestic violence, and mental strength. It grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go until you've finished the last page. No wait, it doesn't let go at all… I had the pleasure of betareading it, and the wide range of emotions it stirred in me are still right under the surface." – Lea Bronsen award winning author of The Perfect Shoot
“This is a gripping story, brilliantly woven from start to finish. I’ll never forget Ally. She’s as real to me as anyone else because her story isn’t some forgettable fictional work. No way you are walking away from this one the same way. I actually took a break between this novel and my next one. I wasn’t ready to begin another journey just yet. Amazing work, Kishan Paul.” – Kristen Shanchez, reader
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About the Author:
From daring escapes by tough women to chivalrous men swooping in to save the day, the creativity switch to Kishan Paul's brain is always in the 'on' position. If daydreaming stories were a college course, Kish would graduate with honors.
Mother of two beautiful children, she has been married to her best friend for over 16 years. With the help of supportive family and friends, she balances her family, a thriving counseling practice, and writing without sinking into insanity.
Website: http://kishanpaul.net
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Thank you for sharing The Second Wife's release. Hugs. --Kish
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