Aditya is a history professor recovering from the consequences of a ten-year marriage. Almora, a city in the lower Himalayas, is his escape from a past life and a bitter divorce. However, he did not expect to meet a charming young gym instructor.Jimmy is surprised to stumble across a broody man talking to a statue-a stranger who triggers a cherished desire.Desires that Aditya has no right to be kindling. His bag of woes is increasing by the day. He has promised Shalini, his ex-wife, another two years of his silence. His ex-in-laws are after his life. Time forces Aditya's hand, putting the love simmering with Jimmy at risk.When a publicist approaches Jimmy to represent an unknown author, he is sceptical. He hates lies and is wary of deceit. However, the prospect of a modelling career and the prodding of his found family push him to accept. When reality catches up, Jimmy needs the truth, but the truth comes at a price: Aditya must pay or let life tear Jimmy away. Ashish started his career as a physician over two decades ago. For the past ten years, clinical research has been his labor of love. He has managed projects all over India and has traveled in India and abroad.Creative by nature, Ashish writes poetry, short stories, and paints in his leisure time. He is an avid reader.All the Lines to Cross is his second novel. He published The Broken Code, a medical technology thriller in 2018. Ashish brings his multifaceted experience into the narration of this story.
