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| MARRIAGE FIRST, LOVE LATER | by teekhitales
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"Some love stories don't begin with confessions. Some begin with silence, missed chances, and two people pretending they never cared." ------------ She was supposed to marry someone else... but destiny made her his wife instead. 🤍 A soft-hearted girl. A dangerously calm man. And a marriage neither of them expected. Avantika Rathore & Avyukt Vardan #SlowBurn #ArrangedMarriage #WattpadRomance
Beneath the Facade  by meghxwrites
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Shree Lekha Sharma was known for her bright, innocent smile. But behind that smile was a heavy secret she had carried for years. When she was just fifteen, her world fell apart. A terrible accident took the lives of her parents, leaving only her and her younger brother, Shivam, behind. With no one else to turn to, their relatives took them in. But it wasn't out of love. They only wanted the massive wealth and inheritance her parents had left behind. To protect Shivam from their greed and cruelty, Shree Lekha had to make a heartbreaking choice. She decided to hide her true, sharp intelligence. She put on a mask, pretending to have a childlike mental disorder so her relatives would let their guard down. She was just waiting-waiting for Shivam to turn eighteen so she could legally become his guardian and take him away from that toxic house. But the real Shree Lekha never truly vanished. In secret, with the help of her college principal-who was her late father's loyal friend-she was completing her degree in business studies. She also started working at a local orphanage, guided by the kind Dean. Now, at twenty-three, she thought she could keep up this double life forever. But everything was about to change. Adityanath Vardhan was thirty years old, a world-renowned businessman, and a man who held immense power. To the outside world, he was ruthless and merciless. He was a man of few words, deeply rooted in his traditions, and a firm believer in God. For his family, he wasn't just a green flag-he was an entire green forest. He got whatever he wanted, always. Then, he saw HER in the holy city of Varanasi. Something about her caught his attention instantly. On the outside, she seemed vulnerable and childlike. But Adityanath had sharp eyes. He could sense that beneath her innocent mask, there was a fierce, intelligent woman hiding in the shadows. He became completely captivated by her. using his power, he set an arranged marriage into motion...
𝐇𝐮𝐤𝐮𝐦'𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐬𝐚 : His Comfort In The Chaos by fictional_world89
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Jo Mera hai uspar kisi ka haq toh kya... Nazar bhi bardaasht nahi h mujhe... She is the only peace he craves in this chaotic world... It was love at first sight for him, he didn't saw her but knew that she was the peace he was craving in his life... For him she was ready to change her life plans and become his forever without any second thought... ___________________________________________ Abhimaan Singh Rajvansh The King of Rajasthan and the CEO of "Rajvansh empire". The devil in the underworld and most ruthless and cold person you've ever seen. The man with power and money. Everyone respects him as much as they fear him. Naira Singhania The most kind hearted person you've ever met. only girl born in singhania family after 7 generation she is the princess of her family. And an famous and excellent cardiologist by occupation. Join the journey of love from here to eternity...
Vishal and Layla by caralogue
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[desi academic rivals to lovers] Vishal and Layla - two notoriously competitive all-rounders, never shy to play dirty when it comes to winning. It's all grades and glares between them until one day, it's more. [Paper Hearts #1]
Milan Pratiksha by Manyata_Always
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Set in the year 1984, Milan is a young man from an upper-class family with a quiet dream...to become a news reporter and carve his own path beyond expectations. Focused yet reserved, his life takes an unexpected turn when he quite literally collides with Pratiksha on a busy road. Pratiksha, gentle and shy in her own way, mirrors Milan's quiet nature. Their first meeting is awkward, fleeting but something lingers in the exchanged glances. What begins as chance encounters soon grows into something deeper. From hushed conversations in the library to small, stolen coffee dates, their bond slowly blossoms into a tender, unspoken love. But love, like ambition, is never without its challenges. Milan Pratiksha is a soft, heartfelt story of dreams, destiny, and the quiet magic of two souls finding each other in the most unexpected way.
Loving an Army Officer's Daughter by Manyata_Always
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Jayesh Suri and His Two Daughters Sagarika and Dhaarna ! Both are Strong, Mature Intelligent but only the emotional factor in both of them differs. Jayesh can Never Compromise with his daughter's life and him being an Army officer brings Rivals along, So he Becomes extra Protective them and being a Single Parent, He will not compromise with their love life as well. And So Comes in Frame, The two heroes for the Army Officers Daughter, Saksham and Anirudh. Saksham the Bodyguard, He is Quiet, He is Serious, He is witty, and he is trusted a lot by Jayesh. Then there Comes Anirudh, The sunshine boy, Talkative, Full of life and Yet Smart Guy with Jethalal Kismat ! Peek into the Love Story of College romance between Anirudh and Dhaarna along with Forbidden Romance Between Bodyguard (Saksham) and Business Woman (Sagarika) (Book started in April 2025 but started republishing in sept 2025 - ended in Dec 2025 on stck and jan on wattpad) #1 Rank in Bodyguard #10 Rank In indian #5 Rank In India #50 Rank romance #40 Rank Forbidden Love #20 rank Romantic #50 Rank Romance #10. Rank Bollywood #5 rank Indian #7 rank India #2 Rank Romance #3 Rank Indian #1 Rank India #2 Rank College #1 India #3 Indian #4 bodyguard #2 Indian #6 India #indian #3 India #4 Bodyguard
Suryachandran [90's Series book 2] by Manyata_Always
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In 1991, when silence was expected from broken women, Chanda chose to walk away. Escaping an abusive marriage should have meant freedom... but her village answered with curses, judgment, and exile. Cast aside by the very people who once called her their own, Chanda believed life had nothing gentle left to offer. Then fate placed her path beside Surya Deshmukh - an IAS officer known for his discipline, but not for the quiet kindness that lived in his heart. In a world that tried to break her, Surya, Her Husband and his parents did something rare: they chose compassion over gossip, dignity over doubt, and love over fear. What begins as shelter slowly becomes healing... and what starts as kindness begins to bloom into a love neither of them expected. But can a woman scarred by the past believe she deserves happiness again? Set in the India of 1991, this is a story of courage, second chances, and a love that rises where the world once tried to bury hope. Sometimes, the bravest thing a woman can do... is begin again. #secondmarriage 2 #marriageofconvenience 3 #2 Romance #1 India #3 Indian #4 India # Marriage #4 Marriage #3 Secondchance #romance 4 #indian 2 #india 1
His Sassy Love by damneefictions
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𝚩𝛐𝛐𝐤 𝐓𝐰𝛐 𝛐𝐟 "𝚮𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬." Zoya Malhotra doesn't believe in love. Not anymore. Life taught her the hard way that love leaves, trust breaks, and promises don't mean anything. So she built walls. Strong ones. And she's perfectly fine living behind them. Then there's Dr. Devansh Rana. Annoying. Arrogant. Always in her way. He questions her choices. She challenges his patience. Every conversation turns into an argument. And yet... somehow, they keep crossing paths. She thinks he judges her. He thinks she's reckless. Neither of them plans on caring. But some stories don't ask for permission before they begin. And some people walk into your life... whether you're ready or not.
The Silent Screams by the_telleroftales_04
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"I want a divorce, Evyavaan." "What did you say?" he growled. "I want you to divorce me, Evyavaan," she repeated, though her resolve faltered. "I dare you," he said through gritted teeth. "Say that again." "There is no divorce happening, darling." he said, eyes raging. "You think you get to decide this alone?" He seethed. "From the very first day, I have been nothing but patient with you. But it seems like you mistook my patience for weakness." Anvika Khanna, the only daughter of the Khanna family, had everything. Protected by three overprotective brothers, her life was nothing short of a fairytale. She was living her dream until a single incident flipped her entire world upside down. Writing became her escape. Under a pen name, away from her family name and legacy, she created a different world. And then came the marriage. A marriage she used to escape her reality, from the eys on her family, to Evyavaan Malhotra. Evyavaan Malhotra, India's leading business tycoon, carries his family legacy effortlessly. Once the sunshine eldest of the Malhotra family, he is now dominant, intense, and dangerously possessive. He believes that once something is his, letting go is not an option. A marriage bound by obligation and family pressure ties him to her. But now, he is not ready to let her go, when all she wants is to end this marriage. He would burn the world before letting Anvika disappear from his life. What begins as obligation turns into obsession. What was orchestrated as an escape starts feeling like home. And the screams she never voiced begin to echo in ways neither of them expected. The Silent Screams is a dark, slow-burn romance about suppressed trauma, possessive love, and healing that doesn't come gently but fiercely. •~•~•~•~• It's a standalone novel! This book contains content intended for mature audiences. Reader discretion is advised. Copyright © - This story is a work of fiction and belongs to me. Do not copy or repost without pe
MENDED BY LOVE : Maithili and Vidyut  by Itiwrits
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#1 in regret #1 in redemption #1 in siblings #1 in family secrets #1 in doctors #2 in family #2 in strong female character #2 in pregnancy # 9 in India #3 in betrayal #4 in second chance #9 in emotional #19 in romance "He didn't save her. He loved her while she healed." Abandoned by the people meant to protect her, MAITHILI BIRLA grew up carrying scars no child should ever bear. Blamed for mistakes she never made. Punished for crimes she never committed. Forgotten by her own family. But instead of breaking, she rebuilt herself. Alone. Through sleepless nights, silent tears, and endless struggles, she became Dr. Maithili - strong, independent, and determined to create a life of her own. Then came Dr.VIDYUT OBEROI What begins as love slowly becomes healing. Behind his perfect smile, Vidyut carries wounds of his own, and somewhere between stolen glances, unconditional support, and quiet understanding, two broken souls begin finding peace in each other. But the past refuses to stay buried. Old betrayals return. Hidden truths come out. Families shatter under guilt and regret. And Maithili is forced to confront the people who destroyed her childhood. In a story filled with love, redemption, family bonds, heartbreak, motherhood, and healing- two people learn that sometimes love is not about saving someone. Sometimes... it's about standing beside them while they save themselves.