Review Tour ~ Vegas to Varanasi by Shelly Hickman

Title- Vegas to Varanasi

By- Shelly Hickman

Blurb-

Anna has never been the beautiful one; she’s always been the nice one. So when the gorgeous man sitting across the table at a wedding reception remembers her from high school—and quite fondly at that—she’s taken off guard. Formerly overweight and unpopular, Kiran has never forgotten Anna, the one person who was kind to him when no one else could be bothered, and Anna’s a bit flustered as she slowly comes to grips with his intense attraction for her. In what feels like a romantic dream come true, all-grown-up, hunky Kiran invites Anna on a trip to Varanasi. But her troubled, whack-a-do ex-boyfriend starts interfering, creating drama at every turn, which begs the question, “Can nice girls really finish first?”

Links-

Goodreads- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18721141-vegas-to-varanasi

Amazon- http://www.amazon.com/Vegas-Varanasi-Shelly-Hickman-ebook/dp/B00GRHHFY4

Barnes & Noble- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/vegas-to-varanasi-shelly-hickman/1117445086?ean=9781492857082

About the Author-

Living in Las Vegas since she was two, Shelly has witnessed many changes in the city over the years. She graduated from UNLV with a Bachelor of Art in 1990, and in her early twenties worked as an illustrator for a contractor for the Nevada Test Site. In the mid-90s, she returned to school to earn her Masters degree in Elementary Education. She now teaches computer literacy and media technology at a middle school in Las Vegas. She loves to write about people, examining their flaws, their humor, spirituality, and personal growth. She lives with her husband, two children, and their dog, Frankie.

Links-

Goodreads- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5814237.Shelly_Hickman?from_search=true

Website- http://www.shellyhickman.net/

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shelly-Hickman/219166834770664

Twitter- https://twitter.com/shellyhickman

Facebook Event- https://www.facebook.com/events/1422726607965559/

Allyson’s Review:
I was absolutely hooked on this book! It was a wonderful read, that pulled all kinds of emotions. Anna married Luke, whom after a few years of marriage and two kids both of them finally admits he is gay. I was truly in awe of Anna, she was strong, forgiving, understanding, patient, kind. Her and Luke continued to be best friends throughout. Even after both children were grown.

Luke was perfect ex-husband/ friend/ father, he was kind, caring, supportive, honest, understanding, and loyal. Once the kids were grown, Anna finally let her boyfriend, David move in, after years of being together, she realized he had a drinking problem. Her children noticed as well Luke. David I think was really a good guy and probably had good intentions but alcohol clouded his judgment.

Luke and Anna see Kiran, someone they went to high school with, at a wedding. Kiran has changed dramatically. Kiran was insecure about himself and had been hurt badly, but he was also sexy, kind, charming, supportive, attentive and shy. Even though Anna and David split , Anna still felt the need to help David and David couldn’t let Anna go, which played on Kiran’s insecurities. I was pulling for Anna and Kiran, they made such a great couple. But both had to get past their own past and demons before they could truly be happy. But that was easier said than done.

I loved this book, Shelly Hickman did a wonderful job with. I can’t wait to read more by her. I was given an ARC copy in exchange for my honest review, all thought and opinions are my own.