There is something about a good, action plot that has always appealed to me. The kind that has a compelling hook, draws you into the story and doesn’t let go. Before long, you are on a roller-coaster ride along with the protagonist, dodging bullets, biting your nails, second guessing the villain’s next moves. And bam! You’re hit by a mind-blowing reveal. The ever-present danger. The tension between hope and fear, leading up to a high-octane finale. Adding romance to this mix and bringing in chemistry and sensual tension to all the goings-on takes the genre of thrillers to another level.
I have always wanted to explore this genre of romance writing but was daunted at the prospect. I wondered if I would be able to tweak the elements of the genre -- create a fast-paced action plot as well as write compelling characters. But as they say: nothing ventured, nothing gained.
In Kabir, I have tried to create a smoking hot hero who is on top of his game as an intelligence officer. However, he is also flawed and needs to come to terms with a difficult past. With Qiara, my attempt has been to create a woman protagonist who is strong and vulnerable at the same time; who will jump into the most dangerous situations if she believes it’s the right thing to do. And yet, she finds it difficult to forget and forgive.
The plot is the third and a multi-layered ‘character’ with its own nuances. It is not only the engine that drives the story but also embedded in it are keys to the two lead characters: what makes them the kind of people they are.
Writing the book was a little tough for me as well as I had to grapple with all these elements without losing the plot!
I hope you enjoy the story and find it an entertaining, yet meaningful, read.
Happy Reading!
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