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The Love Thief
He stole her heart and crushed her dreams . . . then karma intervened.
The Love Thief is a story of love, betrayal, and unexpected transformation with a juicy revenge sub-plot and a surprise ending. (it’s inspired by actual events!)
Arielle Ford's fun and breezy style grabs you from the first page, taking you on a roller coaster ride of love lost and found that will surprise and delight any romantic. When creative, food-loving Chef Holly gets swept off her feet by the handsome and sophisticated man of her dreams, she cannot help but be blindsided by the betrayal that follows. Her journey into the depths of self-doubt are not only soul-crushing, but edge-of-your-seat suspenseful, as she discovers a devastating, hidden truth about her former fiancé.
With her future hanging in the balance, Holly finds herself transported to--and deeply transformed by--India's most sacred city, Rishikesh. And if you are a foodie, you will delight in Chef Holly's sharing of delectable Indian recipes, including the proper way to make killer Chai and Paneer-stuffed masala cheeseburgers!
The Love Thief is an inspiring journey well worth taking.
This discussion guide was shared and sponsored in partnership with DartFrog Books.
Book club questions for The Love Thief by Arielle Ford
Use these discussion questions to guide your next book club meeting.
While in India, Holly encounters many people who point her in the direction of self-discovery and healing. Do you see these as coincidence or as universal guidance? What one person or experience significantly altered the direction of your life?
Early in the book, Holly entertains visions of revenge upon Barry (and with Mikey’s help, vicariously acts one of them out). In the end, she forgives Wendy, and herself. Share a story of a time when you forgave yourself for something.
What are some “red flags” about Barry that Holly ignored early on in their courtship? In your own life, how have you learned to recognize and honor your intuition?
In one of their first conversations, Deepak tells Holly that from a divine perspective, there are no mistakes. What experiences have you had that seemed like mistakes at first, but turned out to be blessings in disguise? Was there a time in your life when something devastating turned into the best thing that ever happened to you?
If you could have shared words of wisdom with Holly in her hardest moments, what would you have said?
In what significant ways has Holly changed by the time she begins a relationship with Jackson? How have her life experiences prepared her for a life with her soulmate?
What qualities or characteristics did Holly embrace on her journey that you would like to tap into and express in your own life?
What was your reaction to Holly’s blunt expression of rage? What role did embracing her anger play in her ultimate healing?
It’s left undecided at the end of the book what becomes of Holly’s and Carly’s relationship. If you were Holly, would you invite Carly back into your life? Why or why not?
What new possibility opened up for your own life after reading The Love Thief?
What is your own vision for BIG love in your life?
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