when the serene lakshmi meets the calm karna all because of one stupid error. book 2 in the '& you' series

Mallari has visions about her future when she dreams at night, every Wednesday. Some of them have come true. Some have not, thanks to her careful intervention. But when this strange magic begins convincing her that her soulmate in life is her coworker slash rival, it's up to her to find out if that is true. ─────── © sanjana 2026

where aashi acts like a cupid for all those around her but forgets to be one for herself. UPDATES: THRUSDAY AND SUNDAY

Raina has seen heartbreak up close. She has felt the pain of it once in her life and had sworn to never do love again. But, yet again, what's life if it doesn't flip your plans upside down? Cut to a stranger in her house, Vinay, the supposed family friend that her parents claim she's met once in her childhood and someone who will be staying over for the entire month that she's back home for. He's charming, infuriating, far too comfortable in her space, and somehow always finds a way to get under her skin. One summer vacation. Two strangers sharing one home. What could go wrong?

[ TEMPORARY HIATUS ] In which true crime podcasters Simran and Rahul attempt to piece together a case - the disappearance of a young student. ─────── © starlane 2026

⌞ strangers to lovers / meet-cute⌝ ━━━━ two strangers meet at the park through their dogs-and end up becoming just as inseparable ━━━━

in which a young man signs up to be the heir of a criminal empire, believing he has the cold black heart needed to shoulder his sins. but it only takes a certain woman with paint-smeared hands to prove him wrong.

Hailey Baker doesn't do weddings. She doesn't do small talk, dancing in public, or flying--ever. She prefers her feet on the ground, her heart locked up, and her sarcasm sharp enough to keep everyone at arm's length. Enter Charlie Wilder. Air Force pilot. Best man with a questionable mustache. As a certified golden retriever, he barrels through life with laughter, charm, and zero chill. He's the exact type Hailey swore off--persistent, ridiculous, too handsome for his own good... and annoyingly hard to ignore. After one unforgettable kiss cut short, fate throws them back together. Charlie is determined to prove he's more than a reckless playboy, and his relentless pursuit is equal parts infuriating and irresistible. But behind his sunshine smile is a man with secrets of his own. She doesn't do love. He doesn't do serious. But the chemistry between them? That might just take off, whether Hailey's ready to fly or not. Comps: One Golden Summer. Just finished reading One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune, and Charlie Florek reminds me so much of my Charlie. If you loved him, come check out Charlie Wilder.