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PRAISE FOR KARMA UNDER FIRE:
Hudson-Maggio's crisp, engaging prose and quick-paced storytelling will please readers of lively, travel-minded international fiction. Extreme poverty, enormous wealth, Ayurvedic spas, extravagant weddings, unyielding tradition, fantastic Indian cuisine, snake charmer-all the boxes for depicting India as an exotic backdrop for romantic adventure get checked.” –Publisher's Weekly
“Readers will find this to be a gratifying and heartwarming story, featuring two characters that they will be likely to find endearing, despite their flaws. Each chapter alternates between the two main players' perspectives as they grapple with their futures; this format results in a delightful and easygoing read that some will find to be reminiscent of Indian romance films.” –Kirkus Reviews
“Love Hudson-Maggio has written a fun, hip and poignant debut novel. KARMA UNDER FIRE is a gem - you'll fall in love with Harlow and Tej in a hot Atlanta minute!” –Addison Fox, author of Always Her Cowboy
“I was really interested in the premise of this book. The concept of an interracial love story where both parties are POC is unique which I appreciate. I loved the characters and enjoyed seeing the layers and depth that they had. Overall a sweet heartwarming story!” –Alexa Esperanza, NetGalley Reviewer
“A fun, easy-to-read romance! [Hudson-Maggio] included awesome footnotes for some of the phrases and items I wasn't aware of, making it easy to understand. The whole arranged marriage with the matchmakers was new to me and fun to learn about. The characters are cleverly crafted, funny, determined and I really enjoyed the story.”–Janelle Will, NetGalley Reviewer
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ABOUT KARMA UNDER FIRE:
Pressured by her challenging mother, Harlow Kennedy, an aspiring jewelry maker, agrees to marry politically ambitious pretty-boy Addison Whitmore.
The match will elevate Harlow's non-existent social standing and guarantee financial security for life.
The wedding is scheduled to take place as soon as Harlow returns from her BFF's wedding in India.
On the other side of the world, the parents of Tej Mayur, the "it" chef of Atlanta's hottest new Indian restaurant, are fretting about their son's unmarried status.
They summon him home.
When Harlow meets Tej on a flight from Atlanta to Delhi, sparks fly. Unfortunately, Tej's nuptials are already being arranged by his privileged East Indian family, and Harlow is not Indian.
After touching down at Indira Gandhi International, they flee one another's company--or so they think.
New expanded edition forthcoming in 2024, as well as a feature film adaptation!
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