Separated by distance united by hearts. But what happens when time leaves insecurities etched on hearts? A couple try to rekindle love that they once had. Will they be successful and sail their marriage through the storms life puts their way? • Stand Alone • For a longer description read the prologue. Started : 1st September 2018 Completed : 20th November 2018 © anamika_writes

[WINNER : DesiLihaaz 2019 : Love Letters Category] • - • - • Sidhanth and Aneesha, two strong-headed, practical individuals of the middle class society, are brought together for an arranged marriage alliance. There is no attraction or compulsion in their story. Just the need for companionship. This is their journey from stranger to spouse. Completed : 2019 Edit-1 : 2021

Arya knew she was going to be married to a stranger and expected to make family with him. She isn't hesitant about it nor is she reluctant to the idea. After all, it led to her meeting with her soulmate by luck. ▬▬ total wordcount : 8.5k words © starlane 2024.

Featured in Serialised Spotlight Reading list of @AmbassadorsIN✨ Saanjh Mishra, a 27-year-old teacher, loved her simple, purposeful life. Her days were spent surrounded by young minds, and she found satisfaction in helping shape their small worlds. Marriage felt distant, almost unnecessary, yet when her parents arranged a meeting with a young doctor, she couldn't refuse. Ashrut Sharma, a 28-year-old pediatrician, was equally committed to his own quiet routines. Balancing his days between his studies and caring for children at the hospital, he found comfort in his solitude. Romance had never been a priority, but when his mother gently urged him to meet Saanjh, he agreed, if only to make her happy. Their first meeting was meant to be brief, an exchange of polite pleasantries over tea. But something in their shared silences and steady glances sparked a connection neither had expected. Saanjh saw a steadiness in Ashrut that felt reassuring, while Ashrut found her laughter warm, a contrast to his own reserved nature. Bound in marriage by their families' wishes, Saanjh and Ashrut began their life together as strangers, each careful in the other's presence. Yet gradually, small gestures began to bridge the space between them-a shared cup of tea in the early morning, the gentle way he'd listen to her talk about her students, or the warmth of her smile as she handed him his stethoscope before he left for work. In these moments, an unspoken affection grew, something as natural as it was unexpected. And with each quiet glance, each shared meal, they realized that love, perhaps, was not as distant as they had thought. In each other, they found not just a partner but a companion who brought a quiet joy to the everyday.

She broke all societal rules. She eloped. She was divorced. She left the realms of Islam. There was no going back... Until one man brought her back to respectability, religion and eventually hope for love. Manal Siddique was the good girl when she met the forbidden man. She fell head over heels for him and eloped breaking her family's heart and spurring rumours. But the marriage ended in a disaster where in just 3 years she was divorced. Anguish-filled Manal ran away from society and her hometown to start a new life. A rebellious life where she sought to break all rules she was taught until she met the grey-eyed and ginger haired Irish male beauty. She was lost, truly lost. But he had conditions and many rules. Dylan Murphy was at peace for finally finding the way to Islam after spending a life in confusion and desolation. He was searching for a pious spouse who would strengthen his faith further. But his eyes never wavered far from the most unruly Muslim woman he had met. He would rather stay miles away from her but fate kept bringing them together. Until it was the inevitable. A journey where opposites clash, faith is questioned and most of all love is found. Content Warning: Some of the content may not be appropriate for young or sensitive people as there is an implicit reference to sexual activity, physical violence and strong language. This is a PG15 book.

Dr. Rohit Sippy and actress Sonakshi Rastogi had a whirlwind romance and marriage. When they married they knew they were from two different worlds. With personalities as different as chalk and cheese and priorities that often never coincided, the two mutually decide to go their own separate ways. A nationwide pandemic lockdown forces them to spend another 21 days with each other. Will they be able to resolve a lifetime's worth of issues within 21 days? Or will they go their own separate ways when the nation wakes up from pause mode?

ONLY for 18+ audience. Keerthi felt a hand under her chin,coaxing her to look up ,as she met with warm brown eyes,in their darkest shade. Her eyes went to her husband's lips,wetting her own involuntarily,when she felt Vikram's hold tighten. She blushed,looking down,her face felt on fire. Vikram pulled her chin up, forcing her to look at him. "Keerthi", Vikram started gruffly,his voice laced with desire, their lips merely brushing, teasing one another,"We should go to sleep now if you don't want it to continue any further." Keerthi's face flamed at her husband's insinuation. But dammit,she wanted to be kissed. For the first time ever.

❝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

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.

After a wish on the night of a blood moon, Mouna wakes up in the body of a familiar but beautiful woman. And the man she wakes up next to? An equally good looking man who has the personality of the sun but brown eyes hiding deep pain. Dhruv isn't sure what to make of his wife all of a sudden. She acts like a completely different person. Usually cold and confident, she is now shy and...can cook? Things finally seem to be going right and maybe there might be hope for their rocky relationship. Mouna doesn't know what to do or how to get back. But the more time she spends with this man, the more she feels like she doesn't want to go back. But she's the wrong woman. And falling for him isn't right. Right?