"She didn't heal him with grand gestures-she did it with silence, with presence, with sukoon." Rehaan Singhania had everything. Money, power, and a heart colder than the Italian winters he once survived. Love? He didn't believe in it. Home? He had countries to fly to, not people to come back to. Until Ira Malhotra entered his world. With her eyes full of kindness and her soul made of softness, she didn't ask for space in his life- she became the very place his heart began to rest. And in a world full of chaos... she became his sukoon.

In Mumbai's world of power and crime, Innayat, a sweet Bengali girl, crosses paths with Abhimaan Rathore, the ruthless underworld king and billionaire CEO. Cold-hearted and feared, he never loved-until her. A forced marriage binds them, sparking fiery clashes, undeniable attraction, and dark secrets. He craves control; she refuses to break. Between passion, fights, misunderstandings, and redemption, love becomes both their weakness and strength. Will Innayat survive his dangerous world, or will Abhimaan's darkness consume them both?

"Shadows of Obligation" - A forced marriage binds Anaya, a kind-hearted Bengali doctor, to Rudra Rathore, a ruthless CEO with a heart of ice. Trapped in a loveless bond, she faces his cold cruelty-until cracks begin to form. Hate turns to passion, and a forbidden love story unfolds in the shadows of duty. Will he ever let her into his guarded heart?

🧿 Main Characters 🔥 Aarav Raichand (28) Ruthless Indian mafia heir based in Mumbai Cold, possessive, obsessive, but secretly kind-hearted Has loved the FL since he first saw her-obsessed quietly Falls first, forces the marriage 🌸 Ira Verma (20) Soft-hearted classical dance student Lives with her elder brother, sweet, emotional, values her freedom Hates Aarav in the beginning Slowly gets pulled into his dark world and eventually falls for him --- 🧩 Supporting Characters 1. Yash Verma - Ira's overprotective brother, hates Aarav. 2. Sana Khan - Ira's best friend, sassy and funny. 3. Dev Raichand - Aarav's younger cousin, comic relief but loyal. 4. Raghu Kaka - The house help, acts like a father to Aarav. 5. Mrs. Raichand (Aarav's Mom) - Cold woman, disapproves of Ira. 6. Kabir Singh Rathore - Rival gang leader who has a hidden past with Ira.

When 18-year-old Aanya, a bright and spirited college student, is forced into an arranged marriage with her 30-year-old professor, Veer Malhotra, she finds herself trapped in a world of duty and control. Veer, a man of discipline and intellect, sees their marriage as an obligation rather than a union of love. As they navigate their unexpected relationship, misunderstandings and emotions collide, culminating in a heartbreaking moment where Veer's anger leads to an unforgivable mistake-he slaps Aanya. Broken and humiliated, she walks away, determined to reclaim her self-respect and independence. But love has its own way of binding souls. Veer is tormented by regret, desperate to earn her forgiveness. As Aanya gives him a hard time, making him fight for her love, their story takes a passionate turn-filled with emotional breakdowns, heartfelt confessions, seductive encounters, and intense lovemaking. Through heartbreak and healing, pain and passion, their love story unfolds, leading to a life of warmth, togetherness, and a little miracle-completing their journey in a way neither of them expected.

She was never supposed to wear that mangalsutra. He was never supposed to hold her hand. Aarav Malhotra, 30, was all set to marry his cousin. But when she ran away on the wedding day, 21-year-old Anaya was pushed into a marriage that wasn't hers to begin with. He blamed her. Hurt her. Ignored her. She stayed silent. Numb. Breathing... but not alive. Until one night, a slap... a locked terrace... and a phobia that almost killed her. By the time he realised what he had done, she had already stopped hoping. Now, he wants forgiveness. She wants nothing. But fate? Fate still wants them together.

"main rumika ko apne Ghar ki Bahu banana chahti hun (I want to make rumika the daughter in law of my house)" Shivani aunty asked mom while holding her hand. "Even if you force me for this marriage , remember that I will never give her the love of a husband" I replied angrily to my parents. " You know what ,that you trust outsiders more than your own people, that's why everyone leaves you hurting" she replied while crying. "I hate you with my whole heart Rumika Shah. If you had never met my family, i would never have had to take the oath to live my entire life with you " he held my arms tightly closer to him and said with deep red eyes. "Y-yugant p-please give me D-Divorce. You don't deserve me. Log kya sochenge ki s-sooryavanshi khandan ki Bahu ne u-unka naam kh-kharab kar diya (what will people think that the daughter in law of the Sooryavanshi family has ruined their name)." She said while breaking down, crying on my chest holding my shirt. "Please rumi don't leave me, i swear I will make everything right. Now you are my responsibility, I will never hurt you" I said while holding her dupatta stopping her from going. Arrogant CEO x Sweet girl. Dark past with a bright future. She was in love but he was forced to marry her. She fell first but he fell harder...

[ 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 #𝟏 𝐎𝐅 '𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐐' 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒] ╰┈➤ [𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚] ☆COMPLETED☆ '𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗤-𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗔' 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 '𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲' .𖥔 ݁ ˖ִ ࣪⚝₊ ⊹˚ ✮⋆˙ 𝐊𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈 𝐊𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐀 𖹭ֶֶֶָָָ֢֢֢ In the bustling corridors of KK Industry, Kriti Khurana stands as a formidable corporate leader. With a sharp mind and an even sharper tongue, she keeps emotions at bay, hiding a past filled with pain and secrets. To the world, she's all business-grumpy, guarded, and unapproachable. ✮⋆˙ 𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐑𝐀 𖹭ֶֶֶָָָ֢֢֢ Ranveer Arora is the embodiment of warmth and optimism. Despite carrying the weight of personal loss, he meets each day with a smile, finding joy in the little things and spreading light wherever he goes. He's the sunshine to Kriti's storm. ⛦⛦⛦ She's grumpy. He's sunshine. And when their worlds collide, sparks rise like fireflies in the dark. As their lives intertwine, Kriti starts questioning the walls she once trusted, while Ranveer uncovers feelings he thought were long gone. Together, they learn the quiet bravery of healing and the tender weight of a second chance. In this tale of unlikely hearts, can a guarded executive and a bright soul find a love that bridges their differences? 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 🍾 ➵ #2 on Top 10 in India on 4th April, 2025 ➵ #4 on Top 10 in india on 2nd May, 2025 ➵ Featured on @Romance in 'Slow Burn' A/N : This is my first time writing a story, so there might be a few mistakes along the way. I hope you'll be patient with me, and I promise I'm trying my best.

[COMPLETED] Book 3 in the Del Rosso series ____________________________________________ "Yes." ____________________________________________ Reyna Del Rosso, the heir to the Spanish Mafia. A woman who was fed with a spoon made of gold. She got everything she wanted. She had men falling at her feet with a single look, a body of a Goddess and a heart of gold. She kills without even glancing back at her victim. With the worlds most powerful Don as her father and the worlds most powerful Donna as her mother, no one has dared to touch her. Not until him. Leonid Varkov took over the Russian Mafia to carry his fathers legacy but he is now an easy target for the Del Rosso's because of a line of lies that was fed to him, making both mafia's enemies. He's a man who's known to be merciless, ruthless, strong and powerful. He wears the scars of his formal kills like jewellery. People steered clear of the new boss as he was known across the mafias. He was already feared, already at the top. What happens when the two cross paths to form an alliance? What happens when the truth is revealed? What happens when they can't ignore their dark, forbidden desires for each other? ____________________________________________ //tw read book with caution// •contains sexual content• started: 2/4/23 finished: 22/3/25 #4 kill: 22/3/25 #11 enemies: 2/2/25

[COMPLETED] Book 2 in the Del Rosso series ____________________________________________ "It's you." ____________________________________________ Audrey D'Amico has always been the sunshine to everyone's darkness but no one knew what was happening behind closed doors. She needed an escape from reality and luckily for her, fate had plans for her. Matteo Del Rosso, the heir to the Cosa Nostra. He's known as the star ice hockey player in the league and is idolised by many, but in the underworld he is feared because of his last name and ruthless nature. What happens when the two cross paths one night? ____________________________________________ //tw read book with caution// •contains sexual content• started: 20/3/22 finished:22/3/23 #15 strangers: 4/12/24 #4 lovers: 24/1/25 #4 kill: 20/5/25 #1 Spanish: 23/8/25 #20 icehockeyromance: 1/1/26