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KHWAB (#2): A Broken Reverie by Ruchi2805
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Book 2 of KHWAB Series. "Every broken dream leaves behind a trace of hope, a whisper of possibility." - anonymous. A shattered heart and a painful accident leaves Ruhanika trapped in the haze of her own memories. The once familiar faces are now nothing but strangers to her mind, but her heart, her heart tells her otherwise. Each day the line between the truth and her reality blurs, leaving her more confused and vulnerable. And added to that are her growing feelings for certain someone that frustrate her to no end. What will happen when Ruhanika tangles with her brother's again? Will they heal the broken heart or will misunderstandings fester? Will the things mend or mess up as Ruhanika's memory comes back in bits and pieces? Is this a new start or will the past come knocking back, turning their lives upside down?
Dharmabandhan: The Shackles of Obligation by Vishash098
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Set in the rugged outskirts of Ajmer in an era when societal norms heavily favored patriarchy, this stark narrative delves into the life of Janki, a young woman married off to Rana, a man indifferent to her existence. The union is not born of love or companionship but as repayment for a debt her father could not settle. In a world where women are shadows, unacknowledged and voiceless, Janki's life becomes an endless loop of duties dictated by tradition and obligation. This story paints an unflinching portrait of the grim realities of arranged marriages and gender roles of the time, devoid of heroism, personal growth, or fictional embellishments. It offers a raw, unvarnished glimpse into a bygone society where emotions and individuality were luxuries few could afford.
Her Only Saviour by mystericalious
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Book #1 of the psychopath series 𝙎𝙝𝙚'𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙛𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙤𝙛𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨... But for 𝖍𝖎𝖒? She's just his little ᴘsʏᴄʜᴏᴛɪᴄ ᴡɪғᴇʏ- Unhinged, unpredictable, and madly, dangerously in love. The kind of love that ruins or redeems. And he's yet to find out which one. --- 𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐈 𝐑𝐀𝐈 A star on stage, an actress by soul, a dancer by blood. She's the kind of girl who lights up every room she enters- all sunshine, sass, and stardust. But behind that dazzling smile lies a secret no spotlight ever caught. No one knew that the happiest day of her life... would become the beginning of her worst nightmare. --- 𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐑𝐔𝐃𝐇 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐇 𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐈 A name that echoes power. A billionaire who walks with storms in his veins. Ruthless in business, guarded in emotions, and allergic to lies. He never believed in love-not until she came crashing into his life like a beautiful catastrophe. Marrying her was never the plan. But fate doesn't wait for permission. And now he's bound to the very woman he once swore to stay away from... •~• Will he be able to give her the love she craves for? Will she be able to share her miseries with him and accept him as her husband? Tropes~ • age gap • extrovert×introvert • grumpy×sunshine • Arranged forced marriage • replaced husband • childhood trauma
Second Wife, First Love. by Karnavi55
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[Arranged Marriage Series-1] She is second wife; can she be his first love? Besides having great friends, Mayra has a wonderful family as well. Mayra has everything she's ever wanted in life. Now she's going to walk on a different path, one that won't be easy. In addition to being someone's wife, she would also be someone's mother. Since Shaurya and she have mutual respect and trust, she would do everything to make this marriage successful. Shaurya also attempts to move past the painful memories of his past life, which are filled with regret and remorse. Although he lost some friends, his family stayed by him. Despite giving his son everything he could, he cannot give him what he truly wants: a mother. Thankfully, Mayra is there for him. While he will make sure he doesn't repeat the mistakes he made before, he will also do his best to make Mayra more than just his friend. What would happen when two people who feel they would end up alone, come together in a relationship? Would Mayra be able to get everything she waited for her whole life? Would Shaurya be able to trust and fall in love? Journey through this beautiful love story where our little Veer is cupid for them.
HIS CAPTIVE EMPRESS | 18+ | SEQUEL 1 by BOOKISHALPHA
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Major trope- • Extremely shy submissive fl X Cunning Dominant ml • Innocent princess X Mafia king • She fell first X He fell harder Darkness looms over two fractured worlds-one bound by royalty, the other by ruthless power. Their fates collide in an unholy alliance born of vengeance, hatred, and secrets. She is Vaishnavi Singh Rathore, the silent princess. Branded a curse since childhood, she has chosen silence as her shield, her green eyes speaking the words her lips never could. He is Devendra Pratap Rao, the mafia king. Cold, calculating, and unyielding, his grey eyes hold storms, his touch a dangerous promise. A man who detests human connection-yet, with her, the rules shatter. Bound by a marriage neither wanted, they stand on opposite ends of a legacy soaked in blood. She runs, her anklets jingling with every step. He walks, his pace calm, unhurried-a predator stalking his prey. "You can run all you want," his deep voice echoes, laced with dark amusement. "But you'll always end up here. With me." She gasps as he corners her, his hand brushing against her waist, fiddling with her chain. His grey eyes burn like molten fire as they lock onto her, pinning her in place. She clutches his collar, trembling, caught in a game of dominance and defiance. "You're mine, princess," he whispers, their noses brushing as the tension between them crackles like a storm. "Every heartbeat, every breath-mine." Her silence speaks louder than words. And in that silence, a dangerous obsession blooms, one that threatens to consume them both. "His: Captive Empress"- where silence speaks, and the fire within burns brighter than destiny itself.
Silk and Soil by ficuniverse_00
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YUG AHLAWAT Yug Ahlawat, a 22-year-old man. A businessman? A mafia? A politician? Nope, he's a common man. Life has never been kind to him since the day he was born. He has no family, no one to call his own. But he isn't someone who gives up easily. He possesses every skill that sets him apart from the rest. Cold-colder than ice because he has seen the cruelty of the world. But even ice melts. His lifeless heart begins to beat again when he sees her. Still, he believes he's not lucky enough to deserve her. What he doesn't know is, destiny has other plans. Let's see how his life changes. PRISHA SINGHANIA Prisha Singhania, a 21-year-old girl from a wealthy family. A family with just a few members, none of whom she can truly open up to. People call her a spoiled brat. But those who really know her (if there were any) would say she's an angel. Sadly, she has no close friends, no one she can trust because everyone seems to want her for her money and she hates that. She loves a man with all her heart, unaware of how drastically her life is about to change.
Kismat by Aahaana02
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Shourya Singhania - The 26-year-old heir of a multi-million dollar company, a protective gentleman who looks after his family. He's harsh, straightforward and not one to mess with. The last thing you want is to be on his bad side. But on the inside, he's a total softie. Never even thought of marriage until. . . . . "Anything she wants." "Please don't be upset with me." "I don't like filthy pests talking about what's mine." Meera Rao - A 23-year-old, middle-class girl who works as a teacher with kids with disability. She's shy, gentle and a total sweetheart. The last thing you would want is to see her upset. It would just break your heart. She was promised to her father's best friend's son when she was 18 but . . . . . "J-ji?" "I collected things I like, you probably think it's silly." "People are watching." Read "Kismat" to follow along the sweet journey of Meera and Shourya as they fall in love. Ranking achievements so far! #21 Indian (18.02.23) #1 shy (18.02.23) #8 India (20.02.23) #1 Desi (20.02.23) #3 innocent (22.02.23) #23 romance (23.02.2023) #1 cute (06.03.2023) #6 family (10.03.2023)
Her Arranged Husband  by bhoomi_wrts_13
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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.
KHWAB : A Distant Dream by Ruchi2805
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BOOK 1 of KHWAB series. " Aksar khwab khuli aankhon se bhi dekhe jate hain"....... She had always dreamt of having a big family since she was a kid..... but never expressed it. Buried it deep down as knew it was just a dream.She was an illegitimate child after all. She knew she had a family, unaware of her, except her father.... Who always kept her away.... A soul caught and tormented by the crossfires of society.... And an incident changes it all... One incident A man on death bed A single secret And she is thrust head first into her dreams. What will she do when her dream takes a turn into reality. Will her new reality accept her or will the weight of her dreams crush her??? Rankings #2 in India: 31st August 24 #1 in half-siblings. #5 in siblings
A Twist Of Fate  by HopelessWriterDope
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In the quiet town of Dehradun, where the mountains breathe old stories and the winds carry forgotten names, a baby's cry pierces the silence..changing everything. Rudra lives with a past buried in shadows and a ten-month-old child clinging to hope. Aadhvita, soft-spoken and shrouded in silk, is thrust into his life not by choice, but by a twist of cruel fate. She doesn't know his truth. He doesn't understand her silence. And yet, their hearts begin to stir... cautiously, like strangers drawn to a familiar song. But behind the lullabies, there are secrets. Why did he leave everything behind? Why does the child look at her like he's known her forever? And what happens when two broken people start to build something real-while the world watches, whispers, and waits? "Love didn't knock. It quietly walked in, holding a baby." A tale of love unasked for, of a bond born in shadows, and the kind of quiet longing that never leaves once it arrives.