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.

When Ishara randomly picked a dessert place to order a butterscotch toast, she didn't expect herself to develop a crush on the handsome and eloquent delivery guy. She also didn't expect him to actually be the rich co-owner of the said dessert place. ──── wordcount: 17k words the sweet bakes compendium # 1 © starlane 2025

꒰ desi soft romance novel x winter vibes ꒱ ──── On a hazy winter season, many years ago, they met. Now they meet again. And it's another winter season. "The answer to my life's puzzle is you." ──── wordcount : 22k part 2. of the UTS series ade © 2023

Some friendships begin in silence, and grow into something more, into something that might just change everything. Chaos.

When Kayal visits her best friend Sanvi's village for the very first time, the visit is filled with friendship, self-discovery and a dash of romance, she expects a peaceful getaway, not an unexpected friendship with Vineet─Sanvi's boyfriend's quiet, charming brother. As they wander through sun-drenched fields, hidden trails, and share late-night conversations under starlit skies, a tender love blossoms between them. But summer is fleeting, and so are vacations. As the time to return to the city draws near, Kayal and Vineet must confront the bittersweet reality of young love─can a bond born in the simplicity of village life survive the rush of the real world?

❛ pyaar kiya toh darna kya? ❜ ★ Vakti has always seen Partik as nothing more than her brother's best friend - romance? Not a chance. Or so she thought. But Partik has been secretly in love with Vakti for years, too afraid to confess in case it cost him both his closest friend and the girl he can't forget. Maybe giving love a chance isn't such a terrible idea after all. A heartwarming rom-com filled with charm, chaos, and crackling chemistry, Amidst Trouble and Temptation is the perfect story of falling for the one you never saw coming.

❛ i hate you. chal jhooti! ❜ ★ Shy and reserved, Piya Nanda is a girl who's full of words-but only for the few people she trusts. When Shivam, a charming new student with a magnetic presence, arrives, he's quickly surrounded by admirers, especially the popular girls. But he isn't interested in them-he's drawn to her. As their worlds collide, Piya finds herself in uncharted territory: a guy who sees past her quiet exterior and is determined to get to know the real her. Can she overcome her insecurities and open up, even when the whole school seems to be watching?

❛ kuchh bolo bhi bhyii? ❜⭑

Avanti believes in sunshine, second chances, and talking to strangers, especially the ones who look like they need a friend. One quiet morning on her terrace, she meets her new neighbor: a brooding, sharp-eyed boy who clearly wants to be left alone. But Avanti has never been good at taking hints. He's new in town, new in school, and determined to keep to himself. She's loud, warm, and refuses to stop talking. What begins as one-sided conversations on rooftops slowly turns into unexpected companionship and maybe even something more. In a story about morning skies, reluctant friendships, and hearts finding their way, When You Looked My Way is a charming, slow-burn romance where opposites don't just attract-they transform.

❝ the plan was to fall out instead she fell even harder ❞ Meet Misha Sen, and Nihar Bose add some angst, one-sided love, or is it two-sided? Best friends to Lovers trope and bam! the perfect recipe for your Valentine's read, hope you will enjoy <3 a short and sweet one-shot story for my hopeless romantics ~ p.s. art credits go to their original owner