The Full Moon Bride

The Full Moon Bride

What makes a marriage-love or compatibility? Passion or pragmatism? Shobhan Bantwal's compelling new novel explores the fascinating subject of arranged marriage, as a young Indian-American woman navigates the gulf between desire and tradition. . .<br><br>To Soorya Giri, arranged marriages have always seemed absurd. But while her career as an environmental lawyer has flourished, Soorya is still a virgin, living with her parents in suburban New Jersey. She wants to be married. And she is finally ready to do the unthinkable. . .<br><br>Soorya's first bridal viewings are as awkward as she anticipated. But then she's introduced to Roger Vadepalli. Self-possessed, intelligent, and charming, Roger is clearly interested in marriage and seems eager to clinch the deal. Attracted to him in spite of her mistrust, Soorya is also drawn into a flirtation with Lou, a widowed colleague who is far from her family's idea of an acceptable husband. <br><br>In choosing between two very different men, Soorya must reconcile her burgeoning independence and her conservative background. And she must decide what matters most to her-not just in a husband, but in a family, a culture, and a life. . . <br><br>"One of the best [novels] I've read this year. I couldn't put it down. . .this book is a gem!" --Mary Monroe, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author on <i>The Unexpected Son</i><br><br> "Compelling and memorable." -Mary Jo Putney, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author on <i>The Forbidden Daughter</i><br><br>"Vivid, rich. . .expertly portrays a young woman caught between love and duty, hope and despair." -Anjali Banerjee on <i>The Dowry Bride</i><br><br>"Dazzles you with a taste of Desi culture in America." -Caridad Pineiro