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Love, Danger, Homecomings & Heart β€” Your June Reading Escape Starts Here

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One disastrous night. One devastating man. One diabolical proposition.


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The Rise of the Celestials by Kritika H. Rao

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Also by Kritika H. Rao:

The Rise of the Celestials, April 2026
Paperback / e-Book / audiobook
The Enduring Universe, September 2025
Trade Paperback / e-Book / audiobook
The Legend of Meneka, February 2025
Hardcover / e-Book

THE RISE OF THE CELESTIALS
By: Kritika H. Rao

Divine Dancers #2
Harper Voyager
April 2026
On Sale: April 7, 2026
Featuring: Sage Kaushika; Meneka
384 pages
ISBN: 006334923X
EAN: 9780063349230
Kindle: B0F87JDBW2
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Romance Fantasy

Internationally bestselling author Kritika H. Rao weaves a stunning tale of love, seduction, and betrayal in this enchanting and romantic conclusion to the Divine Dancers duology that started with The Legend of Meneka

After completing her dangerous mission to seduce Sage Kaushika—and unexpectedly finding love in the process—Meneka enjoys a fragile freedom. She now lives in the mortal realm with Kaushika, both learning to trust each other. Yet deep differences linger between them, and conflicting loyalties may still tear them apart.

The illusion of peace shatters when Meneka is abruptly summoned back to the City of Immortals by Lord Indra, who demands her help in facing a threat from the demonic realm. Meneka wants nothing to do with Indra’s schemes, but she can’t return to Kaushika unless she complies. If she fails, her immortal home will fall, Kaushika will be lost to her, and her very identity as an apsara will become forfeit. 

To save all she loves, Meneka must navigate the darkest corners of the Immortal Realm, pursued by monsters and demons. But the greatest danger lies in a truth she cannot outrun—one that could shatter her bond with Kaushika forever. 

This sequel to The Legend of Meneka brings the celestial dancer’s saga to a thrilling conclusion, delving deeper into Hindu mythology as she faces an ancient threat—and confronts truths buried in her own heart.

Divine Dancers

The Legend of Meneka
THE LEGEND OF MENEKA
#1.0 β€’ February 2025
The Rise of the Celestials
THE RISE OF THE CELESTIALS
#2.0 β€’ April 2026

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