Secret: The most fatal weapon of the mankind. But careful, for it depends on whether you're capable of wielding it. Taranya Chauhan never was. She wasn't ready for the world awaiting her, neither for the secrets it held. But when she was shoved headfirst in it, she knew she had to swim up to not drown. Now it's a matter of time before she finds out who's pulling her underwater and who's helping her on the surface. *Content and Trigger warning: This book contains past references to abuse and child molestation.

"Mujhe jhelna mushkil hai, Nader," she said with a smile while her gaze was fixed on the table. ("It's difficult to tolerate me, Nader") "Main jhel lunga," I replied. ("I'll manage") She looked up towards me, then continued. "Mai khubsurat nahi hoon," she said. ("I'm not beautiful") "Mere liye behad khubsurat ho," I replied ("You're incredibly beautiful, for me") "Mujhe bahut jaldi gussa aata hai," she said. ("I get angry very quickly") "Mai seh lunga," I replied, looking at her. ("I'll endure it") "Mujhe bahut jaldi rona aa jata hai", she said. ("I cry very quickly") "Main apna kanda deh dunga, aap apna sar rakkhe ro lena", I replied. ( " I'll give you my shoulders, to cry freely keeping your head on it") "Mai choti choti baat mein, naraaz ho jaati hoon", She said. ("I get upset over little things,") "Mai manalunga," I said. ("I'll convince you,") "Mere haath seh chize tuth jaati hai", she said. ("Things break from my hands") "Mai naye la dunga", I replied. ("I'll replace them") "Mujhe aapse mohabbat hogayi hai, Nader", she said. ("I have fallen in love with you, Nader") "I-" Usne nazre niche jhukali. Get ready to be swept away by 'Heartstrings,' where the tangled web of relationships is spun with threads of forbidden love, enemies-to-lovers, love at first sight, and a captivating love triangle. Join me on this rollercoaster of love, betrayal, and redemption that will tug at your heartstrings until the very last page."

She was just a teenager when the world showed her its darkest side. Broken and scared, she built walls so high, she swore no one would ever get close-especially not a man. But life had other plans. Forced into a marriage with a stranger, she stepped into a world she didn't choose and didn't want. He wasn't what she expected. He was patient where her past had been cruel, kind where life had been harsh. Slowly, he began to chip away at the walls around her heart, showing her that maybe-just maybe-not all men are the same. Just when she starts to believe she might deserve happiness, her world flips upside down. Two heartbreaking truths shake everything she's ever known. And him-the man she thought she could trust? His betrayal cuts deeper than anything she's ever faced. Now, she's left standing at a crossroads. Can she fight through the pain and hold on to the love she's found? Will her past always haunt her, or can she finally let it go? And most of all, will he love her for who she is, broken pieces and all? 💎 **Start reading now-because this is a story that might just feel a little like your own.** 💎 **Themes:** 👩‍🎤 **Boss Lady** - Rider, Baddie, Fighter. 🤵‍♂️ **Business Mafia** - Rider, Calm, Chef (for his wife) and her all-time healer. Follow me on scroll stock. Don't worry chapters are free there for now https://www.instagram.com/ishika_9336/profilecard/?igsh=ZTRuNGMzc2szdjVq