"He doesn't say 'I love you.' But he changed in all the ways that yelled it." •••••••••••••• Vaani Joshi never expected love from her arranged marriage - just respect, maybe some space, and silence she could live with. Dhruv Deshmukh was exactly that: powerful, unreadable, and cold. He didn't ask her what she liked. He didn't ask how her day was. And she never asked for anything. But then he started noticing. Not her words - her silences. Not what she wanted - what she gave up. The man who never looked twice is now the one who watches her the closest. And the girl who never expected anything... is the reason he's learning how to give everything. •••••••••••••••• "Why do you always notice the things I don't say?" He looked at her for a long second. "Because you never ask. And I've never wanted to give anyone more." •••••••••••••••• Tropes: Slow-burn romance | Arranged marriage | Contemporary drama | Indian diaspora | Urban luxury + emotional intimacy | Cold ML x Soft FL | Changing for her 🏅#1 in India 🏅#1 in Indian 🏅#1 in desi 🏅#1 in romance

𝑨𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒗 𝑲𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒚𝒂𝒑,is a rich businessman of the state. His wife Kavya was the only love of his life. He had a crush on her since their college days. Finally he proposed her and they got married. There dream of 'happily ever after' could not come true. They were married for 2 years when Aadya was born and Kavya lost her life while giving her birth. It broke Aarav completely. Now the only source of his survival was his 6 months old daughter, Aadya. It was then when his parents suggested him to marry again. He couldn't help but to marry again for the shake of her beloved daughter. .. ... 𝑯𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒚𝒂 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒂, a simple girl but unfortunately a widow. Her husband died just after ten days of their wedding due to heart attack. Her in-laws blamed her for her husband's death and she was thrown out of the house. Her parents forced her to marry again and that too with a man who was a father of 6month old daughter. What twists and turn will Aarav's and Hridya's lives take place? Will they ever accept each other?

💍 Contracted Desire 💍 Boss x Secretary | Contract Marriage | Enemies to Lovers | 10-Year Age Gap | Grumpy x Sunshine | Slow Burn | Forced Proximity | 18+ Rahul Singhania, the 34-year-old ruthless owner of Singhania Enterprises, is Mumbai's most eligible yet most hated bachelor. After his ex-partner destroyed him for money and status, he swore off women forever-cold, arrogant, and buried in work. But his family won't stop until he marries and gives them an heir. Aarohi Sharma, his 24-year-old sunshine secretary of two years, is the only woman who can survive his impossible demands and endless overtime. She hates him with every fiber of her being-until her mother's life depends on 25 lakh rupees for emergency surgery. With no father, no siblings, and a joint family that offers nothing but taunts, Aarohi is cornered. One shocking contract changes everything. Marry him for one year. Live under the same roof. Pretend to be the perfect wife in public. Get the money. Walk away. No love. No feelings. No touching. But forced proximity in Rahul's luxurious sea-facing mansion turns their icy office hatred into sizzling tension. His grumpy walls start cracking under her bright smiles and quiet care. Her resentment slowly melts into forbidden attraction. Age gap, past scars, and burning chemistry make every glance, every accidental touch, and every late-night argument dangerous. Slow-burn romance, heart-melting moments, and scorching 18+ scenes await as the grumpy billionaire and his sunshine secretary discover that the best love stories are the ones they never saw coming.

"Leave my hand Rudra!", Kriti screamed at the top of her lungs. He remains silent , pulling her despite her resistance. "Rudra you can't do this! What is wrong with you? I'm supposed to be married today", she tries to pull away from his grip "Panditji start the rituals ",Rudra instructed Kriti couldn't even think of escaping, there were several bodyguards surrounding them, one wrong step and God knows what would happen to her. She meekly follows all the rituals with welled-up eyes, reminiscing their past. How different he used to be than he is now! Kriti Malhotra..A fun-loving,outgoing ,extroverted yet studious girl meets Rudra Jauhri,a quiet nerd in college. What does fate have in store for them? Read the story to find out!

Baani Agnihotri 23 year old studying Architecture, gets suddenly Married to her Childhood Friend Om Upadhyay(28) who is orthopaedic doctor. No She is not a replaced Bride nor he is a replaced Groom, The marriage happens with consent but still Sudden ! Would Baani and Om be able to manage this pure bond of marriage or would they end up apart? Would Om be able to heal Baani from something he never broke? Trope - Marriage, best Friends to Lovers, Brother's Best friend, Sudden Marriage, Slow burn, steamy romance, Romcom ! #indian 15th Rank #india 88th Rank #marriage 120 Rank #forced marriage rank 18 #romance rank 70 #Rank 2 in marriage-of-convenience #marriage #forced #slowburn #lovers #romance #Rank 2 in marriage #rank 3 in India #rank 1 in indian #rank 3 in forcedmarriage

He was the professor no one could ignore. She was the girl everyone overlooked. Professor Abhimanyu, 32, wasn't just another name on the faculty list...he was a presence. Known for his sharp mind, unmatched work ethic, and an aura of quiet authority, he taught Architectural Design like it was more than a subject... like it was a language of the soul. But he wasn't easy to keep. In just two years, he had already left two prestigious universities...never for better offers, but for something far more rare: his self-respect. He refused to compromise his dignity, no matter the cost. Then came Amrita. A final-year student. Always present, yet invisible. Always silent, yet full of unspoken thoughts. She wasn't the girl people noticed..she was the one they laughed at. The one who tried to fit in but somehow became the punchline instead. Shy. Introverted. "Boring," they called her. But they never really saw her. Because beneath that quiet exterior lived a mind that felt deeply, imagined endlessly, and observed everything. And yes... She had a crush on him. Just like many others. But unlike them, hers wasn't shallow admiration. It was something softer. Something deeper. She didn't just notice his looks, she noticed the way he spoke about design, the way he stood by his principles, the way he never pretended to be someone he wasn't. And maybe... he noticed something too. Not the loudest voice in class. Not the brightest attention-seeker. But the girl who stayed back, whose designs carried emotions no one else could draw, whose silence spoke louder than words. What happens when a man who values dignity above everything meets a girl who has never been valued at all? When admiration turns into understanding... When silence turns into connection... When two completely different worlds begin to align.. A story begins. Not loud. Not rushed. Not perfect. But real. Ranks - No.1 in Slowburn (24 feb 2025)