"Maybe relation can be illegitimate, my girl... but relations bound by blood can never be illegitimate, nor a betrayal." The Siddiqui brothers had everything the world admired-respect, power, wealth, and the image of a perfect family. But behind the polished smiles lived four brothers carrying secrets they could never reveal, a past they desperately wanted to escape. Then came Hayat. A stepsister they never knew existed. A girl who arrived carrying nothing but responsibilities, unaware that her presence would shake the very foundation of their lives. Some truths are buried beneath hatred. Some distances are created to protect. And some families are destined to find each other only after losing everything. What happens when blood ties refuse to break, no matter how hard fate tries?

"Bh...ai.." Avni whispered in a barely audible voice as Ekansh was holding her in his arms. His hands trembled as he saw her drowned in the pool of her own blood. "Avni, you will be okay bachha. Please don't close your eyes . Please beta , I know you are strong" Ekansh said to her gently as he put pressure on her wound to stop bleeding. Listening to him Avni gave him a faint smile as she whispered "d.. don't....wo..r...ry..bh..ai. I....i..... won't.....le..ave...you...all...th...this...soon. i ..s...still.....ha....have...to.....da...nce......in..... you....r..... wedding". She took a deep breath as she said this. Ekansh chuckled in tears listening to her" i know princess, won't let anything happen to you i promise" he said and kissed her forehead. ----------------------------------------------------------------- "B...bhai" as soon as these words left her mouth Ekansh's head snap towards her. His eyes were red with anger as he glanced at her." i am sorry bhai " her trembling voice reached his ears and his eyes softened a bit but then again turned into anger " SHUT UP! My daughter could have died because you. Do you realise that". He ran his hands over his face to calm down his anger and turned his face away from her and said " just don't, don't show me your face Avni". His words felt like daggers to her heart as a sob escaped her lips. She quickly wiped her tears and ran inside her room. ___________________________________________________ Let's dive into the story to know about the lives of the RATHORES.

Abhay is a successful businessman who lives a perfect, happy life with his loving wife, Shivani, and their naughty ten-year-old son, Avi. But on his deathbed, Abhay's father drops a bomb: he had a secret second family. He begs Abhay to take care of his three younger half-siblings Akash, Arjun, and Myra, who are struggling to survive in poverty. Shocked, angry, and feeling betrayed by his father's lies, Abhay is torn. However, with his wife's support, he decides to bring the kids into his wealthy home. But saving them is not going to be easy. Nineteen-year-old Akash has spent years working heavy jobs and sacrificing his own dreams to raise his younger siblings after their mother died. He is cold, angry, and does not trust this rich new "brother." Arjun, the gentle middle child, tries to keep the peace, while twelve-year-old Myra is a tiny, foul-mouthed troublemaker who only trusts her brothers. As two completely different worlds collide under one roof, can love, sacrifice, and patience heal the deep wounds of the past?

A simple accident brings Divya face-to-face with the powerful and ruthless businessman, Aditya Rao-a man whose cold eyes, commanding presence, and unforgiving nature make everyone fear him. Their first meeting ends in anger, humiliation, and a promise that they will never cross paths again. Trope :- cold rich man × innocent+ bold woman Age gap (2 years) slow burn Dark romance Enemies to lover Guys give this story a chance this is my first book..

Some hearts beat for themselves. Some beat for an entire family. Born into the powerful Randhawa family, Prisha was never just another child. She was their laughter, their peace, their heartbeat-the one soul capable of bringing even the strongest to their knees with a single smile. But one tragedy changes everything. Fear replaces innocence. Silence replaces laughter. And a family that once seemed unbreakable is forced to confront wounds no wealth, power, or status can heal. As love is tested, trust is shattered, and every member fights their own invisible battle, one question remains- Can a broken heart ever become the heartbeat of a family again? A story of unconditional love, silent sacrifices, shattered bonds, healing, and the unbreakable strength of family. "Sometimes, saving one heart means saving an entire family."

This is the story of a girl named Noor, who grew up in a large family with eight brothers and a younger sister. Once, she was the heart of her brothers' world - cherished, protected, and loved. But with time, things changed. Now, she lives among them in silence, as if she exists on the edges of her own home. Noor stays with her four brothers, three cousin brothers, and her cousin sister. Yet, despite being surrounded by family, she rarely receives the warmth and understanding she longs for. In a house where silence speaks louder than words, misunderstandings slowly turn into invisible walls between siblings, and Noor quietly becomes the one left behind. Only one cousin brother and her cousin sister still speak to her. The rest remain distant, bound by old accusations, unspoken pain, and in the past no one wishes to revisit. Noor carries a burden she never fully accepted-blame she never truly understood, yet was forced to live with in silence. Sh koe smiles in front of everyone, plays her role, and keeps moving through the days, while inside, she quietly breaks a little more each time. This is a story of broken bonds and unspoken wounds, of a family struggling to find its way back through the echoes of KHAMOSHI . A tale where love was never absent-only buried beneath silence, misunderstanding, and time.

Two rival Mafias pull each other's sisters into forbidden relationships to gain the upper hand. ♡____♤ Two mafia rivals. Two sisters who were never meant to be part of their war. Siya falls for a man who feels too real to be a lie. Charming. Dangerous. Addictive. But she doesn't know... he's the very enemy her brother is hunting. And he knows exactly who she is. Rukmini isn't that blind. She knows the man she craves will never love her. Knows she's nothing more than a habit he refuses to quit. Yet she stays... even when it destroys her a little more every time. One love is built on deception. The other survives on pain. In a world of power, blood, and betrayal- feelings are weaknesses. Trust is fatal. And when the truth finally comes out... they won't just lose love. They'll lose everything. {REDEMPTION ARC} {⚠️ MATURE CONTENT Contains strong language, drug use, and graphic violence. This story features problematic characters and mentions of trauma. Reader discretion is advised} Tropes: She fell first he fell harder. Powerful female characters Brother's Enemy Slow Burn Mafia Romance Rival Mafia Families Enemies to Lovers (Twisted Version) Forbidden Romance Dark Romance Angst Fake love Unrequited Love Morally Grey Male Leads Toxic Love Multi couple

Once inseparable. Now impossible. A friendship destroyed by grief. A lie powerful enough to build enemies. A truth buried deeper than both of them are ready for. They say love and hate are separated by a thin line. They forgot to mention what happens when you grow up standing on it.

It is not a standalone. This is the continuation part two of my book The Malhotras so if you are my new reader please read the first part for the better understanding of the characters, plots and storyline.