As the wife of a wealthy but cruel businessman, Mona has all her heart desires: money, friends, social status everything aside from freedom.

Reconnecting with old friend, Meera, introduces her to a world of glamour, parties and covert affairs. And when she meets Ali, a young man whose beautiful exterior hides the pain of his humble roots and family tragedy, Mona feels alive for the very first time.

Heady with love, Mona and Ali begin a delicate game of deceit that spirals out of control. But in a world where danger lurks on every corner, their forbidden love may not only destroy Mona's marriage, but have tragic and long-lasting consequences.

A captivating tale of love and loss, set against a backdrop of contemporary Pakistan that fans of Christy Lefteri and Lucinda Riley will love.

Praise for Awais Khan:

'So powerful' Heat magazine

'Deeply emotional' Eastern Eye

'Beautifully rendered, moving and insightful' Neema Shah

'A stunningly written, immensely important book' A. A. Chaudhuri

'Made me stop and think on so many occasions A thought provoking and challenging read.' Reader Review

'Thought provoking, compelling and exquisitely beautiful, I'm not ashamed to say I cried more than once. Don't miss it!' Reader Review

'I was captivated by the characters The ending is both unexpected and satisfying.' Reader Review

'Unutterably moving throughout I was incredibly impressed with this book' Reader Review

'A perfect balance of passion, humanity and scandal, I loved it!' Reader Review

'An absolute page turner! Beautifully writtenWhat a story! I didn't want the tale to end' Reader Review

Awais Khan was born in Lahore, Pakistan. He is a graduate of The University of Western Ontario and Durham University and studied Creative Writing at Faber Academy. In his free time, he likes to read all types of fiction, especially historical fiction and psychological thrillers.