The Love Thief – A Novel (September 2025, Paperback, 336 pg) Arielle Ford

He broke her heart, crushed her dreams, and then karma intervened.

Heartbreak, healing, and a dash of revenge come together in this soul-searching, spice-filled journey through India from beloved author Arielle Ford.

Holly thought she’d found everything she ever wanted―until the man of her dreams shattered her heart and left her questioning everything. Betrayed and broken, her world unravels. But the opportunity of a lifetime lands in her lap, and she travels to India. Amidst a whirlwind of self-discovery, soul-stirring transformations (and a juicy revenge), she learns that love, though painful, can lead to something even greater.

Arielle Ford’s The Love Thief is a deliciously inspiring story for anyone who believes that even the most shattered heart can heal―especially when sprinkled with a dash of magic and a side of mouthwatering Indian recipes.

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Arielle Ford

R300.00

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In The Love Thief, Holly has her heart broken, her dreams crushed, and nearly dies in a car crash. Feeling as if she will never again be happy, her emotions range (sometimes minute by minute) from extreme anger, deep depression, hopelessness, fear of the future and so much more. As a non-believer, Holly claims to be allergic to any kind of personal or spiritual growth. On an unexpected trip to India, magic happens, as Holly encounters a series of gurus and sages leading to healing, transformation and mystical events that ultimately bring her everything she ever wanted …

When chef Holly’s carefully built life unravels―first through a painful betrayal, then a near-fatal accident―she’s left reeling, uncertain of everything she once believed in, including love.

Reluctantly making her way to India, Holly hopes only for quiet and a little distance from her pain. But what she finds is something else entirely: unexpected moments of insight, unlikely friendships, and the stirring return of her own strength. As she slowly pieces herself back together―with the help of wise teachers, memorable meals, and a dash of poetic justice―Holly begins to glimpse a life richer than the one she lost.

Inspired by true events, The Love Thief is a page-turning ride through heartbreak, healing, and unexpected transformation. With surprise twists, a juicy revenge subplot, and irresistible recipes―from killer Masala Chai to paneer-stuffed cheeseburgers―this novel is a feast for the senses and the spirit.

Perfect for romantics, seekers, and food lovers alike, The Love Thief is Arielle Ford at her boldest, funniest, and most inspiring―ideal for fans of Alka Joshi, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Christina Lauren.