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Protishruti: Aniruddh - Bondita's Promises by authorsuranya
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Set against the evocative backdrop of the beloved show Barrister Babu, Protishruti picks up the story when Bondita Das is fifteen, no longer the child saved from the cruel practice of Sati Pratha, but a young woman awakening to complex truths about her marriage. She discovers how Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, the enlightened barrister who returned from Kingston, London, to protect her, never married Bondita out of love. Instead, his union was a sacrifice to save her life. As Bondita's feelings shift from ownership to gratitude, she uncovers a deeper secret: Aniruddha gave up his true love, Saudamini, breaking their engagement to marry her. Why is Saudamini still unmarried? Could the embers of their past love still burn quietly? Meanwhile, Aniruddha wrestles with his growing attraction to Bondita while respecting her unpreparedness. His attempts to keep a distance only deepen misunderstandings, challenging both to confront the realities of their changed relationship. Protishruti is a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, and the fragile dance of emotions in a marriage born out of duty rather than desire. This novella, originally written in Bengali and translated into English, invites readers to journey through the nuanced struggles and hopes of two souls striving to find their way to each other. For fans of Barrister Babu and lovers of heartfelt, character-driven stories, Protishruti offers a fresh, intimate perspective on a beloved tale.
What are men to rocks and mountains by RedShirtEnterprise
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December 1st, 1944. Lieutenant Havers leaves for the new North-Africa front, but never returns alive. Leaving his captain and friend absolutely heartbroken. December 1st, 2019. The Coopers are busy with the preperations for a very well-paying office christmas party, when said Lieutenant shows up at Button House, with a beating heart and a LOT of questions. Follow them as they try to figure out what happened, and maybe find themselves along the way in a tale of time-travel, miscommunications, pining, friendship and of course, love.
Lekha (Completed) by Eva_Notes
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Lekha is an orphan who has quite a fascination for all things connected with Rajasthan(India). The fascination comes to life as she is pulled into the century when the Mughals and Rajputs are in a tussle over Rajwara (Rajasthan of today). The story is from the point of view of a spectator who although involved still can look from an outsider's perspective. But what would happen if the spectator becomes the participant and has to take the most important decision of her life. Would she go with the flow and close the gates to her previous life or would she rather make a run for it towards the exit .
Devdas  by bollywoodmusings
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Bride of Alvar (Redemption Saga, Book 1) by SilverReins
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*completed NOW A PUBLISHED NOVEL!* An ancient Cursed bloodline, a world-crossed romance, tyrant kings, a princess with dragon wings, a forbidden love affair, and a sorcerer meant to reign in chaos... this is the Redemption Saga. Bride of Alvar What if your entire life your mother declared you're destined to wed a king from a magical world? Would you believe her? Probably not. I didn't believe her either, until a handsome, other-worldly king showed up to claim me as his bride. Despite my annoying attraction to him, I let the magical king know about a complication: I'm already engaged to somebody else. However, when monsters from Alvar's world kidnap my best friend, I find myself whisked away to his realm marrying him anyway. But marrying a man I barely know and adapting to a fantastical new world is nothing compared to learning just how many dark secrets my new husband hides and that the fates of both my world and Alvar's rest on MY shoulders. For the edited paperback of this book go to this link: https://www.amazon.com/Bride-Alvar-Redemption-Silver-Reins/dp/B08LNJL4LN Best ranking: #1 in Fantasy