DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER Avyanna : His sinful salvation. a dark arranged marriage romance *************** She was the girl with secrets stitched into her bones. He was the man with sin etched across his soul. A forced engagement. A powerful heir to an empire of shadows. And a girl who would rather burn than belong. Avyanna Varma never believed in fairy tales. Especially not when her life became a transaction to protect the only person she's ever loved-her broken, hidden brother. To the world, Utkarsh is dead. To her enemies... he must stay that way. But marrying Yatharth Singh Rathore-CEO, underworld heir, the devil her grandma promised her to-is the price she must pay for silence. Cold. Calculating. Infuriatingly unreadable-Yatharth isn't the monster she imagined. He's worse. Because he sees her. Because he touches wounds no one else dares to notice. Because he doesn't play fair. And now? She's not sure if he's her greatest threat... or the only man who could save her from the storm she's drowning in. In a world full of secrets, lies, and whispered threats ......love was never a part of the deal. TROPES :- Dark romance Triggering pasts Force marriage Mature ml and fl Family drama Betrayal Misunderstanding Warning : This story contains triggering pasts, violence and mature language. If this doesn't fit in your shoe, drop it. This story might contains some things which may trigger you. And if you are still reading the book, don't worry I will try my best to make the book amazing.

DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER 𝐘𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐕 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐑𝐀 : He is a very big and known Architect and is the CEO of his self made company MALHOTRA Arc. Belonged to one of the wealthiest families, yet he'd forged his own path to become a billionaire in his own right. His cold, calculating aura commanded respect, even fear, from those around him. At 28, he'd never had a girlfriend, not out of disdain for women, but because he reserved his love for the one he'd eventually call his wife. Despite his reserved nature, he held women in high esteem. The word "many" won't do justice to the number of girls who are after him because of his Devilish Angel looks. 𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐊𝐀 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐀 : She is a interior designer and works in her brother's company as a main designer(because she is the deserver.) Belongs to a rich family. Her father is a big business man. She lives with her family. She is 25 years old and has not made any boyfriend, well the reason is the same. She reserved her love for the one she would eventually call her hubby. She is the youngest in her family and is the sunshine of the house. Her dreams are still unfolding, and for her SKY IS THE LIMIT. When fate takes a cruel turn, Yatharv and Kanishka's love is tested like never before. A darkness looms, threatening to tear them apart. Will their bond be strong enough to withstand the challenges ahead, or will it shatter under the weight of circumstance? Their future hangs in the balance, filled with uncertainty and heartache. Read it and find out!!!! #15 in gujarat (Friday June 20, 2025) #4 in gujarat (Monday June 23, 2025) Hello readers, I am new in writing stories, but trust me I will not disappoint you once you start reading the story. It is a soft and a little dark romance type story. It does not contain any violence. This story is based on the couple and their sweet, happy life with a big twist. It will be a mature afterwards. Kind