Meenakshi never imagined marriage would feel this lonely. Raised in a strict yet loving middle-class family, she grew up believing patience, silence, and sacrifice were a woman's greatest strengths. Quiet and deeply traditional despite being raised in the city, she enters the powerful Reddy household as the wife of the eldest son - Raghav Reddy. A man feared more than respected. At thirty, Raghav Reddy is known for his discipline, cold silence, and traditional values. In his world, rules matter more than emotions, and family honor comes before everything else. Their marriage was arranged within weeks. To the world, they looked perfect together - the powerful heir and the innocent bride wrapped in silk sarees and gold jewelry. But behind closed doors, their relationship is filled with distance, misunderstandings, silent fights, and unspoken emotions. In a house where every step is watched and every mistake is remembered, Meenakshi struggles to find her place in her husband's life. And Raghav? He is a man who does not know how to love gently. But sometimes, the quietest hearts leave the deepest impact. A slow-burn South Indian arranged marriage romance filled with traditions, family drama, possessive love, emotional tension, and the journey of two strangers tied together by sacred vows.

To the world, he is a Beast. To the world, she is a Ghost. To a baby, they are everything. Rudra doesn't do "gentle." He is a storm of iron and cold calculation, a man whose presence usually clears a room. Anshika is his polar opposite-a woman of soft whispers and averted eyes, someone who has spent her life staying out of the spotlight. They were strangers until a blood-soaked promise tied them together. When a dying couple entrusts them with a ten-month-old infant, the instruction is chillingly clear: Do not trust the bloodline. Protect him from everyone. To save the child from a war he's too young to understand, Rudra and Anshika must commit to the ultimate masquerade. They aren't just protectors; they are now parents. In the glittering boardrooms of Bangalore and the crowded halls of elite weddings, they must convince the world that the child in their arms is their own. For Rudra, it means suppressing the lethal beast within to play the part of a devoted father. For Anshika, it means stepping out of the shadows to stand as the shield for a family that didn't exist yesterday. As they navigate bottle-feedings by night and high-stakes secrets by day, the lie begins to feel dangerously real. But in a world where the child's true identity is a death warrant, they must play their parts perfectly. Because if the world discovers that this "perfect family" is a fiction, the massacre they survived in the valley will only be the beginning. One lie to save him. One promise to hold them together. A thousand secrets that could tear them apart.

"How do we know if we are doing things the right way? I wanted to learn everything about intimacy so I can please you in every possible way. I even wondered about how long a man usually lasts. I want to explore everything with you. And if there's something you want me to do, tell me. I don't want this to be just about me asking for what I want. I want it to be about us." "Oh my God, are you carrying me? Please put me down. I don't want you to strain your back because of my weight." *************************************** Aakash never believed in love. He is reserved, introverted and carry a past he never speaks about. He enters marriage not with hope but with obligation. To him, it's just another responsibility he wished to carry out. Meenakshi enters the same marriage carrying a different battle. She is curvy, soft-hearted and full of warmth but weighed down by years of insecurity. She has learned to smile through judgment, to laugh through whispers and to expect less than she deserves. An arranged marriage ties them together. He is a man of silence. She learns to see his care hidden within it. But is silent care enough for a lifetime together? What begins as two strangers under one roof slowly turns into something neither of them expected in the quiet moments, in accidental touches, in shared meals, in silent protection and in unspoken understanding. This is not a loud love story. It is a slow one. When a broken man and an insecure woman choose to stand by each other, the healing turns into perfection and a love slowly becomes obsession. A story of curves, scars, healing and a love that learns to stay.

It is not a standalone. This is the continuation part two of my book The Malhotras so if you are my new reader please read the first part for the better understanding of the characters, plots and storyline.

This isn't your typical revenge story. Here, Ekansh isn't interested in seeking his revenge from Faria. He's just a broken soul, the man belonging to middle class with a nine to five job who's well aware that even if it's about justice, he can't compete with the ones who belong to the top section of the society. While, Faria was born into that top section of the society with all the riches and comfort. She's kind and pretty, something that Ekansh never expected from her. Two different people under one roof. What exactly can go wrong? Everything. Because love knows no bound.

| Completed | "I've never been more certain of anything in my life, Kitten. You...were made for me." Elijah Wright, the Duke of Kent, grew up learning all about duty, responsibility, and honor. When his father died, it was time for him to step up and finally uphold the family title. First thing his mother wanted was simple: an arranged marriage. As the Christmas wedding was approaching, he got more uncomfortable with marrying Lady Elizabeth Coleman, who was a complete stranger to him. With the help of his best friend, Will, Elijah flees his home, hoping to temporarily escape his forced reality. Even though he plans on following through with the wedding, everything is called into question when he rescues a fiery redhead from highwaymen. Katherine Bennet spent her days journaling and dreaming about getting out of her small-town home. When an opportunity came knocking for her to get a maid's position for the Duke of Kent, she accepted it in a heartbeat. Renting a mail coach, she set off to the Kent Estate, ready to start this new chapter in her life. A chapter, unfortunately, that was interrupted by highwaymen attempting to rob her. That was until a stranger on a horse came to her rescue, only to end up badly injured in the process. With the impending snowstorm on the horizon, Katherine and Elijah must seek shelter in an abandoned cabin. As these two strangers get to know each other, will they be able to resist the strong connection they feel for each other? When the snowstorm finally ends, Elijah has a choice to make: Was he going to follow his heart? Or uphold the family honor? *Ranked #1 in Forbidden Romance 4/3/2020 *2nd Place Short Story Winner in the Shadow City Awards! *Featured as one of the top 12 Christmas recommendations on @ThePeacockShow! *Ranked #6 in Christmas Romance *Ranked #11 in Forbidden Romance Amazing cover done by @Amelierhys

Alexander Viotto-Ashford is a man of mystery. He goes through life with an intense glare, not caring who he hurts. Constantly on the move to manage his many businesses around the world, he doesn't have a place to call home or a family to call his own. He has all the luxuries a person could dream of, but not a single soul to share it with because of his harsh nature. However, when he sets his eyes on one particular maid in his grandfather's mansion, they don't seem to move. Rachel Harrison is a beauty that has the power to turn harsh to soft. Struggling to lead a fulfilling life after being dumped by her mother, Rachel doesn't have much to lose when the handsome billionaire asks her for a life long commitment. * * * * * * -COMPLETED -This story is rated mature because of the strong language and sexual scenes. -This book is partly edited, not fully edited.

Dhruv Roy, a 30-year-old CEO and professor, lived a perfectly structured life. Aradhya Sharma, his 21-year-old student, was the complete opposite-spirited, carefree, and rebellious. She hated him, and their clashes in class were constant. But her world turned upside down when her father announced that she was to marry Dhruv, his friend's son. Forced into a marriage neither wanted, Aradhya continued her wild ways, and Dhruv stuck to his orderly life. ________________________________________ "𝓦𝓮 𝓪𝓻𝓮 𝓭𝓲𝓯𝓯𝓮𝓻𝓮𝓷𝓽, 𝔀𝓮 𝓪𝓻𝓮𝓷'𝓽 𝓶𝓪𝓭𝓮 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓮𝓪𝓬𝓱 𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻" 𝓼𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓪𝓲𝓭 𝔀𝓲𝓹𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓸𝓯𝓯 𝓱𝓮𝓻 𝓽𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓼 𝓸𝓯 𝓭𝓲𝓼𝓪𝓹𝓹𝓸𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓽. "𝓔𝔁𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓵𝔂 𝔀𝓮 𝓪𝓻𝓮𝓷'𝓽 𝓶𝓪𝓭𝓮 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓮𝓪𝓬𝓱 𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝓘 𝔀𝓪𝓼 𝓶𝓪𝓭𝓮 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓸𝓷𝓵𝔂" 𝓱𝓮 𝓻𝓮𝓹𝓵𝓲𝓮𝓭, 𝓴𝓷𝓸𝔀𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓱𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓽 𝓫𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓼 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓱𝓮𝓻. ~TROPES~ Professor X Student Grumpy X Sunshine Arrange marriage #1 ROMCOM (29-11-24) #1 Melodrama. (2-12-24) #1 Cuties. (4-1-25) #1 Chaotic. (26-1-25) #1 new. (17-2-25)

A story about two opposite personalities bound together in a secret marriage ♥️♥️ Started on: 21.12.2024 Ended on: 31.03.2025

This is a story of four brothers. The brothers who are ready to sacrifice their lives for each other in childhood but what will happen when they grow up and find their partners. Will their partners also understand their love for each other or Will they try to create conflict between them? It is a multicouple story. The story will involve brotherhood, bromance and romance at the same time.