In the Shadows of Love

A life hiding her heartbreak. A message that will change her world. To strangers that pass her on the streets of Lahore, Mona Ahmed lives a life to be envied. Married to wealthy businessman Bilal, with happily married children and living in a vast home with staff to attend to her every desire, she seems to want for nothing. But behind the gilded exterior lies a past of secrets and heartbreak. While they may have weathered the storm of Mona's infidelity, with Bilal embracing the child born out of that secret love affair, their marriage remains shaky. While Mona's heart is broken with memories of her lost soulmate, she hides her pain behind becoming the perfect wife, hosting glamorous, high-profile gatherings for the rest of Lahore's high society, keeping up appearances for fear of inviting gossip. Each day has the same slow, regular rhythm... until the first message arrives, and everything in Mona's life changes in an instant. Will the secrets of Mona's past threaten her future, her marriage and even her life?An utterly captivating, thought-provoking and heartbreaking read that fans of Christy Lefteri and Nadia Hashimi won't be able to put down. Praise for Awais Khan:'A compelling and compassionate story' Anna Mazzola'A shocking portrait of lives lived under the shadow of threat and prejudice. A brave book' Vaseem Khan'A gripping, horrifying, compulsive read' Jennie Godfrey'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 written...What a story! I didn't want the tale to end' ????? Reader Review