Venus Rising by Celia Kennedy

I had a hard time reading this one. The characters are so caught up in self pity, they are ruining something that could be healing for them both. My emotions ranged from joy to complete anger, that I had to set the book aside for awhile. These two try the patience of their friends, family and this reader. This book almost lost me when it started on social politics and be fair warned before attempting to read this, it tries to engage your heart for the plight of those in India and the Middle East. Despite the above rant, the story is well-written, engaging and deeply emotional. Note: Lakshmi is the Indian name for Venus.