It should've ended with distance. A silence. A closed door. But instead, it began here-pressed against a balcony wall, with her breath caught between fear and temptation, and his eyes burning with something far more dangerous than lust. He didn't touch her. Not yet. But the threat of it lingered in the space between their bodies, in the way his chest nearly brushed hers every time he exhaled. She could feel the tension rippling off him, barely contained-like a storm pacing behind his ribcage, just waiting to destroy. "You shouldn't be here," he said, voice rough, low, and shaking with restraint. But he was the one who had cornered her. He was the one who couldn't stay away. And she? She hated how much she didn't want to run. Because this-whatever this was-felt like standing on the edge of something irreversible. "You're my employee," he snapped. As if the label could cage what was already unravelling inside him. "You're a mistake I keep choosing." Her eyes met his-furious, pained, exposed. "I never asked you to," she said, but her voice cracked around the lie. His hand lifted slowly, brushing the side of her jaw with a touch that contradicted everything his words said. Possessive. Tender. He stared at her like she was the very thing he was never meant to want-and the only thing he couldn't stop needing. "I've spent years building walls to stay in control," he muttered, his thumb grazing her lower lip. "You walk in and wreck all of it... without even trying." She swallowed hard. This wasn't love. This wasn't even hate. This was obsession-raw, electric, and utterly doomed. And as his lips hovered over hers, trembling with the weight of a thousand wrong intentions, they both knew- 🥀It started with a look. It spiraled with a touch. And before they could stop it, they were already each other's greatest undoing.

When love isn't a game, losing isn't an option. She's eighteen and just starting her life. He's twenty-two and already on the brink of stardom. She's the one girl he shouldn't want. He's the one risk she shouldn't take. But one night changes everything. Between college pressures, long-distance calls, and the rising glare of fame, Jade and Xander discover that love isn't the hard part--holding on is. With so much on the line, can they really play for keeps... or will the world pull them apart?

𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞 - written by aster - indian contemporary romance - protagonists: khwaish & shaurya 𝐃𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 To the ladies who crush male egos under their high heels. 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 Khwaish had never stepped out of her hometown Banaras, but now she is doing it to chase her dreams. With a scholarship, she earned admission to one of India's most prestigious colleges in Mumbai, Westbridge College of Business and Technology. And there she collides with Shaurya, her senior, the popular Greek god of the campus, a boy who sprinkles charisma like confetti. An elite campus, a silly friend group, and a twisted fate waiting to unfold. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬' 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐊𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐤𝐥𝐚 She's 19, an introvert and an overthinker. who prefers the pages of her diary over people. A gentle soul with a kind heart. An ideal daughter who follows every rule. Her only hobby?maintaining straight A grades. For her, family and career come before everything else. Born and raised in a small middle class family in Banaras where discipline, roots, and image matter the most. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐲𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐮𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢 He's 23, born into a royal family in Udaipur that holds wealth, business, and politics in its hands. He left his joint family at 18 to live alone in Mumbai and chase madness, a life with no restrictions. Red flag? A burgundy one. Impulsive, reckless, a playboy. Gives 0 thought to career, relationships, or life goals. He chooses chaos and thrill over rules and responsibility. His hobbies? the racing track and the boxing ring.

ISHQ Series Book One ❣️ ~Aisi chale jab hawa ishq hua hi hua~ Aisha Chauhan- A 24 year old woman full of life and always tries to make everyone around her happy. But she is quite outspoken and her self-respect is her biggest strength. She wants to experience the filmy Bollywood love story. Kabir Oberoi- A 26 year old man who is a multi-millionaire and by all means is of the personality 'love is a waste of time' and kaam hi jeevan hai. What will happen when these two opposite poles will be tied together in an arranged marriage? Will Aisha fulfill her bollywoodiya love story or will she turn into Sant Kabir?

Nina Santos and Ethan Reyes were destined to be together-or so everyone thought. But when Ethan broke off their engagement without a word of explanation, their perfect love story shattered. Heartbroken and lost, Nina struggled to rebuild her life, leaning on the steadfast support of Liam Cruz, her boss and closest friend. Liam, with his charming smiles and unwavering presence, helped Nina piece together her broken heart. To her, he's always been her safe harbor, like a big brother. But is that all he really wants to be? Years later, a trip to the U.S. to visit her godmother-the woman who took Nina in and raised her after she lost her parents-forces her to confront the past she's worked so hard to leave behind. Ethan is back, the memories of what they had lingering like a bittersweet melody. He's ready to rekindle what they once shared, but can she trust him again? Or will she risk losing herself in the process? Caught between two men who mean the world to her, Nina must choose: Will she take a chance on Ethan, the best friend who shattered her heart? Or will she realize that home is where Liam has always been, waiting patiently for her to see him as more than just a friend? One heart. Two choices. Which man is truly her heart's home? A story of second chances and unexpected beginnings, "Home is Not a Place" is a heartwarming tale of love, loyalty, and finding where you truly belong. Book Spotlight: https://youtube.com/shorts/_r4A_Mc-g0A?si=H753-u6301JrUAki Nina's Spotlight: https://youtube.com/shorts/kHx69VAHXgc?si=QFb4RXi60nLW6qpB Ethan's Spotlight: https://youtube.com/shorts/mCBqzSwGiwc?si=4HueDf4JzyUQc3NG Liam's Spotlight: https://youtube.com/shorts/0kTllCfU3jM?si=Y9n7YkDIx7yUUP4v

An orphaned slayer of monsters, a battle-hardened soldier seeking vengeance, a young apprentice on a quest for self-discovery, and a mysterious hermit burdened by a dark past, drawn together by fate and the whispers of an ancient race. As they confront a madman's twisted ambitions, their hearts ignite with courage. United by a perilous journey, they must unravel a deadly conspiracy before it brings about the end of their world. In the heart of danger, will their resolve burn bright enough to withstand the darkness?

In the heart of a war zone, some battles are personal. When Captain Cassidy James signs on for a high-risk UN rescue mission, the last thing she expects is to come face-to-face with the man she walked away from all those years ago. Logan Hayes-now a UN doctor stationed in a war-torn country-is trapped behind enemy lines, protecting the wounded and holding on to a promise Cass once broke... and one he's not ready to let die. With danger closing in and time slipping away, Cass must confront not only the threats around her, but also the pull of a past that still owns a piece of her heart. Because some hearts never forget. And some are worth going back for. Watch the book trailer here: https://youtube.com/shorts/B1Htm76qdjg?si=F9IjcUHphyj23loZ

A soft anthology of alternate endings and love that lingers. Quiet poems, what-if reflections, and tender scenes from other lives - where love comes back, or maybe never left at all. For the ones who still wonder what could've been.

Lady Lyra Wynthorne has spent her life in the shadow of her father's power, protected by his influence and sheltered by her status. As the only daughter of a High Lord, she's always had everything she could ever want-except her freedom. When she learns that her father has arranged a marriage for her, Lyra decides to take her fate into her own hands. Running away from the life she's always known, she ventures out into a world far harsher than she imagined, determined to prove she's more than the spoiled, reckless girl everyone thinks she is. Sir Lucian Dorne, her father's most trusted knight, has watched over Lyra since they were children. He knows her better than anyone-or so he thinks. As her childhood friend and protector, he's seen her wild, impulsive nature, and he believes she has much to learn about the realities of life. Never did Lucian expect Lyra to disappear, nor could he have predicted the sorrow and emptiness that would fill the void she left behind. Months later, when Lucian finally tracks Lyra down, he's shocked to find that the damsel he once knew is no longer in distress. Lyra has changed. Hardened. She has found a new strength and independence in the face of hardship, and she no longer needs saving. As Lucian sees her with new eyes, he begins to wonder: how can he protect someone who doesn't need protecting? And when he discovers the true reason she fled, Lucian is forced to confront his deepest fear. What does a knight do when the damsel he's sworn to protect is ready to fight her own battles? And more importantly, what happens when that damsel is the woman he's been in love with all along? In this story of love, loyalty, and self-discovery, Lyra and Lucian must face the truth of who they are-and who they are to each other.