Book 2 in Crimson Crown series Pratha Touch. Claim. Defy. He wasn't born to follow rules. He was the kind of man who made them - and then broke them, just to see who'd dare stop him. In a world built on rituals and fear, Shamsher Dev Thakur roared like a lion. Defeating, yet never bowed. He wasn't from her village. He wasn't part of their traditions. But he was the only man who looked her in the eye... and didn't flinch. She was barely a whisper - a young girl, full of laughter one moment and wrapped in white the next. A bride one day. A widow the next. Left to rot in a corner, forgotten by fate, punished by a world that decided she had lived too much already. But he saw her. She was just... sitting. Still. Staring into nothing. It broke the heart of the man like him. But he made the most dangerous decision of his life: To go against a village that wasn't his. To claim a girl the world had already declared untouchable. To marry her. Not out of love. Not yet. But out of pure, ruthless defiance. This is not a love story. This is the beginning of a war. One man. One girl. And an entire society trying to tear them apart.

Major Harshwardhan Malhotra does not believe in coincidences, and he certainly does not believe in feelings. In his world, everything is planned, controlled, and executed without hesitation. Then Dr. Tara Vashishth walks into his unit. She laughs too loudly, talks too freely, and refuses to be intimidated by his rank. No one understands why the strictest Major becomes unusually quiet around her. Now the real question isn't whether he'll fall. It's whether he'll ever admit it.

In 90s Bhopal, where every gali had a love story and every radio played romantic songs, he remained untouched. An IPS officer known for his calm mind and strict principles, he worked under Commissioner Jagadish Rathore with complete loyalty. Love, for him, was distraction. But Kirti Rathore, bold, spoiled, and used to getting everything she wanted had decided that his attention was the only thing she truly desired.

Deception, betrayal and secrets but when the truth peels out of the compromise, will she still think of him as the tortured hero of her story? Or as the tortured villain who shattered her heart?

Aakash & Mihika have been the perfect couple to the world. But, today they're not. Wounds from the past, incomplete conflicts and hidden emotions have done more damage to their relationship than it was possible. So, today when they stand at two different ends, they're left with a choice-to travel back to the zero period of their relationship or to dust their relationship down to the shreds till it hits the zero spot. [a spin-off from 'Unexpected Guest' - can be read as a standalone]

‎‎She was always the quiet one. ‎The girl who sat alone. ‎The girl people never noticed. ‎ ‎Meher is a very quiet and introverted girl. In school, she has no friends, no group, and no one to talk to. She often sits alone, eats alone, and feels invisible. Studies are difficult for her, and slowly she starts believing that she is not good enough at anything. School gives her more fear than memories. She learns early how to survive alone. ‎ ‎Then Viraj enters her life. ‎ ‎The son of her father's friend. ‎Her neighbour. ‎And slowly... her only friend. ‎ ‎Viraj is everything Meher is not-confident, extroverted, smart, and a school topper who fits easily into the world around him. ‎ ‎He sat beside her when no one else did. Walked with her when silence felt heavy. Studied with her when she doubted herself the most. Somewhere between shared pencils, late evenings, growing pressure, and unspoken understanding, Viraj became the only place where Meher felt safe. ‎ ‎He became her comfort. ‎ ‎And without even realizing when or how, Meher fell in love quietly, deeply, the kind of love that grows in silence and lives only in the heart. ‎ ‎But love is never simple. ‎ ‎Will Meher ever find the courage to confess her feelings? ‎Does Viraj feel the same... or does he see her only as a friend? ‎And what happens when life, careers, and dreams start pulling them in different directions? ‎ ‎Never Mine is a slow-burn, emotional story of deep love, quiet feelings, self-doubt, and growing up-a story about emotions that are never spoken, but felt deeply in the heart. ‎ Note: This story contains no toxicity, no cheating, and no toxic men. Every character is written with respect, emotional depth, and human flaws - not cruelty. This is a safe, soft story focused on healing, growth, and mature love.

• book two - blossoms series • where lavanya and akshaj make it a tiny ritual to take a walk in the park every morning. --- © suganthi lakshminarayanan 2026

" 𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙄'𝙢 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙧𝙚 𝙖 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜." "𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙚𝙩, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙄'𝙫𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙙𝙤𝙢." In a world where people tell them that they're too different but only the King's heart knows that he's incomplete without her. Set in 1700s , Amidst the war of French Revolution. Coming soon..... 🕯️ HISTORICAL ROMANCE FANFICTION ✓

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.

❝Mummy, meri shaadi karvado.❞ Aditya Shrivastava had lived half of his life third-wheeling his friends and their partners. While they went on dates, he was debugging a hundred lines of code. While they got married, he was breaking sweat for an early promotion. Now they're all happy and settled, and he can't help but envy them. Getting a girl on his own was an impossible feat to achieve for Aditya. He couldn't even keep a stable eye contact with people of the opposite gender. Hence, he heavily relied on his mother to get him hitched. He was desperate for a life like his settled friends, unaware there's more to a relationship than book-y romance and cuddle nights. And when he crosses paths with Priya Mathur, the elder sister of the first potential bride he wishes to meet, his life goes spiralling in a whirlwind of sweet and sour love he hadn't expected himself to fall for. Cover credit: @ mystwhizzpuzz on IG