Mia Cara

Mia Cara by Rituparna Darolia is a steamy, emotionally charged romance novel that’s part of the Temptation Series, though it can be read as a standalone.

Plot Snapshot: Marcus Donnelly, a 26-year-old artistic prodigy, is a celebrated painter who’s lost his creative spark after a traumatic event. He retreats to a beach house on Long Island, where he meets Cara Rose Sullivan – a young woman with a haunting past and a fierce determination to survive. As Marcus battles his inner demons, he finds himself falling for Cara, but their love story spirals into obsession, secrets, and heartbreak.

Description

Marcus Donnelly, at twenty-six, is one of the most successful and famous painters in the entire country. His masterpieces in contemporary art have sold for millions, making him quite a well-known figure in the world of Fine Arts.

However, after a mishap, two years ago, he develops a painter’s block, which he’s unable to overcome. He transforms into a depressed, reclusive, infuriating monster whom no one likes.

Marcus has almost given up hope when he lands at a beautiful beach house on Long Island. The positive atmosphere in the house, coupled with the presence of a young, delicate girl willing to work as his housekeeper, compels him to buy the property.

Will he be able to get over his block? What will happen when he falls head over heels in love with the young girl? Can he control his feelings when they turn into an obsession? What will happen when he uncovers secrets of her past life that drive her away from him?

This is a rags-to-riches story of a young girl, Cara Rose Sullivan, who struggles on her own to stardom. Running away from Marcus Donnelly, the only man who loves her the most, she is soon sucked into a world of drugs, fame, power, misery, and wealth!

Will Marcus be able to conquer his own battles and rescue her?

Part of the Temptation Series, Mia Cara, can be read as a standalone.

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  • Themes & Vibe
    • Rags-to-riches journey
    • Obsession, redemption, and emotional healing
    • A mix of glamour, darkness, and raw vulnerability
    • Set against the backdrop of fame, art, and personal turmoil.
  • Meet The Characters

    Marcus Donnelly

    • Starts off as a reclusive, emotionally scarred artist, haunted by a traumatic past that has stifled his creativity.
    • His initial detachment and cynicism slowly give way to vulnerability and trust, especially as he opens up to Cara.
    • Through his relationship with her, Marcus rediscovers not only his artistic passion but also a sense of purpose and emotional healing.

     

    Cara Rose Sullivan

    • Introduced as a mysterious and guarded woman, Cara is running from her own painful history.
    • She’s initially cautious and self-protective, but her time with Marcus allows her to reclaim her agency and self-worth.
    • Her evolution is marked by a shift from survival mode to embracing love and emotional intimacy, even when it terrifies her.

     

    Together, their arcs mirror each other—two broken souls learning to trust, forgive, and rebuild. The novel doesn’t rush their growth; instead, it leans into the slow unraveling of their defenses, making their transformation feel earned and deeply human.