He was a stranger. She was an orphan. Their families arranged their marriage. But love? That was something they had to arrange themselves. Aarohi Sharma has spent eight years being a burden in her aunt's house. When she's married off to a man she's never seen, she expects more of the same-invisibility, obligation, survival. Kabir Ahuja is a brilliant pediatric surgeon with walls so high no one can climb them. He agreed to this marriage for his dying father. Nothing more. But when their eyes meet at the jaimala, something shifts. Seven pheras. Two strangers. One lifetime to figure out what forever really means. A story of first kisses, uneven parathas, jealousy, period care, and two people who never dated anyone-finding everything in each other. Because love isn't about how you meet. It's about how you stay. TROPES🌸 ❤️ Slow burn ❤️ Virgin leads ❤️ Arranged marriage ❤️ Dual POV ---

In the bustling city, their paths intertwine through the thread of an arranged marriage. Kavya, spirited and modern, steps into Aaryan's rented world with hesitation. He, reserved and studious, navigates the unfamiliar realm of emotions. As the tides of matrimony carry them forward, they must balance the rhythms of tradition with the melodies of their hearts. Read Time : 4 Hours 45 Minutes

Samridh is a simple man who has achieved it all with his efforts. Marriage was not something he thought of. Being an orphan, He was a man who had seen the other side of having nothing. He didn't demand much just his efforts and he achieved it all. Love was far away from his life. He never expected himself to fall for a girl because he had already fallen for his dreams. One Fine day, His Boss asked him to marry his daughter. He couldn't say no to him. He said yes, but was sure his daughter would reject him. But the day, Ruchi enters his house everything changes. He learned what he was lacking. Note: I do not own the picture in the cover. The image is taken from Pinterest.

Khanak was a happy go lucky girl, for whom family life was everything. Hriday was a corporate guy for whom work and ethics were everything. And their lives got upside down when they both got into an arranged marriage.

Arya was always prepared for an arranged marriage. A union that would have her parents doing most of the work at first. Then, she'd learn to love the man - whoever he was. Turns out, learning to love wasn't a difficult thing at all for a married couple. ━━━━⊱⋆⊰━━━━ © galaxylane 2026

#1 in Teen Fiction - 26.03.2020 #10 in Romance - 04.10.2020 #1 in Unrequited - 21.02.2020 #1 in LoveTriangle - 01.01.2020 # 14 in Angst - 20.20.2020 Loving someone who doesn't love you is hard... But watching someone you love, fall in love with someone else, is harder... Serena was waiting for the moment that Liam would notice her. She was his neighbour since he'd moved into the house across from her, and she's been in love with him since he crashed his bike outside her house. What she didn't expect was that the moment Liam said the words "Hey, Neighbour", he was about to shatter her heart into pieces... *** *Requires Some Major Editing (hopefully I'll get to eventually) and Also Contains Some Swearing*

[desi academic rivals to lovers] Vishal and Layla - two notoriously competitive all-rounders, never shy to play dirty when it comes to winning. It's all grades and glares between them until one day, it's more. [Paper Hearts #1]

The saying that difficult roads lead to beautiful paths is often seen as an universal truth, with the belief that all scars will eventually heal with time. However, for some individuals, this sentiment proves to be nothing more than a cruel lie. Meet Ruhani Bansal, a girl devoid from all the happiness in the world. Wanting to escape her troubled past and scattering present, She stumbles upon her former school crush who appears to have changed drastically in the past 10 years. Their unexpected union in a marriage of convenience unveils a mysterious destiny awaiting them. Meet Ashish Kashyep, a single father of an infant boy, who is haunted by his past and burdened by his present responsibilities. When he reunites with a former classmate, he is taken back to his lively days. Little does he know, he will soon find himself in a marriage of convenience with this girl from his past. In the midst of carrying their individual burdens, the question arises whether this marriage will bring solace and joy in their life or will darkness continue to overshadow their lives indefinitely. Can they overcome their burdens or will they be consumed by their own horrors, ultimately destroying each other in the process? Read Whispers of Our Heart to find out. SNEAK PEAK: ---------------------- "Even after knowing you could never be mine, I loved you. I have loved you even when I didn't know what love was. I loved you in the silence, I loved you in the crowd. You are like the moonlight to my dark night", Ruhani spoke breathlessly as her eyes glint with tears. Ashish came closer cupping her cheek with his right hand as his thumb caressed her cheeks. "I never realized how much I needed you until I found you again." -------------------------------- Started: 30 June, 2025 Ended: Status: Ongoing Editing: When story ends

An Arranged Setup that Sparkled into a Love Story of Its Own. »»---♡---«« 'His nose is crooked!' 'I think he has some gray hair!' 'He looks too mature for his age!' 'Nah! He is seven years older than you!' 'One of his eyes seems smaller!' 'Don't you think he is smiling too much in this photo?' 'God! I wonder how, even after looking at hundreds of biodatas every day, none could catch my parents' attention. With every biodata they see, they manage to point out some flaw or another.' »»---♡---«« An Indian Arranged Marriage Story. Modern-day marriages are no cakewalk, and arranged marriages are certainly not. Set against an Indian backdrop, "Love Unrushed!" explores not only the complexities of an arranged marriage but also the pursuit of individual happiness within the confines of societal norms. If you are up for a simple and subtle blooming love story, ponder-worthy thoughts with social stigmas and taboos effortlessly slipped in here and there, and some real, relatable characters, then this story is definitely for you. You will find a part of Riya and Aditya hidden within you as they navigate their arranged marriage, unveiling the hidden layers of their personal and professional insecurities. There will be no unrealistic villains or overdramatic plots, but this story will undoubtedly highlight the true version of how marriages are arranged in India. Thus, this book tends toward a realistic portrayal with a touch of fiction. Please be kind. This book is under editing and the chapters with (•) are recently edited. Rest are in progress.

He's a self-made man with silent insecurities. She's a princess from a world he never imagined being part of. Abhishek, an orphan with a kind heart and steady job at a tech company, lives a simple middle-class life. All he ever wanted was stability-and maybe someone to call his own. He never imagined that someone would be her. Prachi Sharma, the only daughter of a wealthy business family in Gurugram, has lived a life of comfort and protection. When her father-who treats Abhishek like a son-announces her arranged marriage to the soft-spoken employee she's never even met, her world shifts overnight. Two shy souls. Two strangers. One unexpected marriage. With innocence in their hearts and hesitation in their eyes, will they be able to build something real? Or will the differences in their worlds build walls between their hearts? A tender story of awkward glances, quiet love, emotional healing, and two virgins discovering what it means to belong-not just in marriage, but in each other's lives.