Luke & Lara

When twelve-year-old Luke saves Lara from drowning, their bond is sealed forever — a connection forged in water and fate.

Growing up in the vibrant, chaotic heart of 1980s Delhi, the half-American boy and the shy Indian girl become inseparable — two outsiders navigating family expectations, cultural divides, and the fragile line between friendship and love.

As the years unfold across continents, their bond is tested by secrets neither dares to speak. Lara’s love deepens into something she cannot name, while Luke struggles with a truth that could tear them apart.

Luke & Lara is a lyrical, emotionally resonant story of friendship, identity, and the boundaries of love — perfect for readers of The Time Traveler’s Wife, A Fine Balance, and Cloud Atlas.