Nandini Varma owns the only bookstore in town and is content with hiding her awkward self behind bestsellers. What she doesn't know is that her favorite author has moved near her, and that perhaps she could finally have a love story of her own, even if it's an awkward one. ***** Ryan Callahan wants to move on from his writing career and just work for the police. It's hard though, when the town's book lady happens to be a huge fan of his. She's smart, funny, beautiful, and kind - a lethal combination. He wants to get to know her more, but something seems to be holding her back. Who is this mysterious woman that Ryan can't stop thinking about? Content/trigger warning: This story contains themes of sexism and verbal abuse. [[word count: 70,000 - 80,000]] Cover designed by Joe Resch

#Book-2 in Lost Royalty series ( CAN BE READ STANDALONE ) He is heartless, While she is a heart specialist He kills mercilessly, And she lives to save lives Both are accustomed to blood, but with different intentions: One to give back life, the other to snatch lives In the collision of their paths, will they find a way to reconcile their differences or remain irreconcilable opposites? What will happen when destiny plays its game, binding them in a knot of marriage of convenience, where both are forced to marry each other, just to fulfill a promise?

ABHYANSH SINGH RANAWAT, the most feared man in the country, was crowned at the tender age of 14, exposed to all the cruelty power-hungry people threw at him to obtain the throne and he reciprocated all the cruelty with triple force to keep the power and protect his people. Kindness, compassion, sympathy, and forgiveness have no place in his reign. He not only is a king by birth but by profession, runs multi-billion dollar companies, across the world which operate Ajmer as the base as he wants to stay in his palace close to his kingdom and people. Despite the country's independence 75 years ago, the place still follows monarchy and for the people, he is the king. No one ever saw him displaying any emotion, some call him a cold monster, some call him a living form of destruction, and many other names but the most prominent one among them is THE ROYAL BEAST. The one name that could send shivers to any human taking breath on earth. ISHA RAJPUT, the kind princess of Mewar, home-schooled since childhood, has always dreamed of having friends, spending time with them, sharing problems, and having someone to stand up for her. She is hated and detested at every moment of her life but still has a hope-filled in her life. An optimistic soul trying to keep up the smile on everyone's face around her. The day she hoped she would finally get freedom from her palace where she is caged for over 15 years, she is thrown into another cage, this time forever. Will she ever be able to live the normal, love-filled life that she has been dreaming of since she was a child or her life will be destroyed by none other than The Royal BEAST, the synonym of destruction ?? Note - This story might be offensive for some people, there is abuse in the starting few chapters, And it has male dominant character, kindly do not read the book if you are not comfortable, constructive criticism is appreciated, no derogatory comments are acceptable, kindly maintain the decency while commenting. Thank you.

"Stop trying to act like my fiancée because I don't give a damn about you!" His words echoed through the room breaking my remaining hopes - Alizeh (The badass girl) gets tied in an arranged marriage to Zain (The reserved one) but he makes it very clear he wants nothing to do with her while she can't help falling for him. Alizeh X Zain : •Arranged Marriage • Forced Proximity • Grumpy X Sunshine ----------- "Go die!" I shouted "Dying for you is very easy Meri Jaan. I want to live, for you, with you. But if I ever have to live without you again I WILL die." He replied like he meant every word of it. - Dua (the heartbroken girl) comes across Azaan (the playboy) who broke her years ago. Now that they meet again he is determined to get her back but she isn't ready to give him another chance but a truth from the past crushes all their chances. Dua X Azaan • Second Chance • Soulmates • Forbidden Love ---------- "That rich brat-!" I was complaining to my friend when a voice interrupted me from behind "Yes, sweetheart" it was that rich brat winking at me. -Noor (the good girl) meets her perfect match Ahaan (the bad boy) who challenges her in everything. He doesn't care about anyone except her but she cares about everyone except him. Noor X Ahaan • Enemies to lovers • Fake Dating • Good girl X Bad boy ---------- "We are nothing to each other" I said "Yes we are, you're my future girlfriend" he replied flashing his brightest smile. -Shayra (The grumpy sarcastic one) comes across Kabir (The golden retriever). He is the one who can bring light to her darkness. He falls for her but does she only pretends to fall for him? Shayra X Kabir •Reverse Grumpy X Sunshine • Love at First Sight * Office Romance ••• The four best friends ( Alizeh, Dua, Noor and Shayra ) meet up after five years at a former classmate's wedding but this wedding turns out to be a life changer for all of them as they come across the Aziz brothers.

Esha Arora, the top model of NYC. A siren, blessed with the face of a goddess and cursed with a past that she can't escape. After losing her parents five years ago in a tragic car crash which happens to be planned, what will happen when New York's best cyber security firm's owner Aarav Rai Singhania offers a mutual benefit agreement? He finds her parent's murderer but in return, she carries his child. But why did Aarav choose Esha when he could've gotten anyone? Just because she's the top model of NYC and matches his status? Or there's more to it? but the main question is will the agreement benefit them or shatter their lives?

"I don't have any expectations from this marriage, nor am I looking for love," he said. "I am entering into this marriage merely to honor my promise to Sahil, for the sake of his parents and your daughter." ♡ "She will never love you the way she loved him", the harsh truth was reminded to him again. He replied, "She may never love me, and that doesn't matter to me. My love for her is boundless, enough to fill both our hearts and keep me content. Also, I don't ever want her to love me the way she loved him. Even if she gives me ten percent of that love, I'll be the happiest man alive." ♡ Anisha Mehta finds herself at a crossroads after the tragic loss of her husband. Left to raise their young daughter alone, her world turns grey, and hope seems distant. Destiny plays its tune and ties her into a marriage of convenience with Atharva Raichand, an intimidating and enigmatic billionaire with a significant secret hidden behind his ruthless and chilling exterior. As Anisha navigates the uncharted waters of a marriage born out of obligation, she begins to unravel the layers of Atharva's heart and confront her feelings. ♡ The story follows their journey as they navigate the nuances of their evolving relationship, amidst societal expectations, unexpressed emotions, and the haunting echoes of Sahil's memory. Set against a backdrop of family dynamics, emotional turmoil, and unexpected alliances, the story explores the depths of love, sacrifice, and the courage it takes to embrace a new beginning. Will Anisha and Atharva find the strength to heal each other's wounds and embark on a path of love and companionship? Or will the shadows of the past forever cloud their chance of happiness?

• INDIAN ARRANGE MARRIAGE • ˜"*°•.˜"*° •°*"˜.•°*"˜ "You're my peace within all the Chaos of my life" ˜"*°•.˜"*°• . •°*"˜.•°*"˜ Aarush and Priya were so engrossed in love, that their parents were already convinced that they're a perfect match for each other and encouraged them to get married. They did. They were happily married ever after. But there's a saying, Everything being good just knocks for a big storm, that's what exactly happened with them. Aarush lost his dearest wife to blood cancer. The only thing that helped them survive were their twins. The grief of a son, can't be seen by his mother, she asks him to move on, start afresh, start anew, again. From zero. And being way more reluctant, still agreeing over his mother's wish. He remarried. What will be the fate of the girl he marries to? Will he ever accept her as his wife? Will he ever move on?

Isha singh Raizadha is a girl from one of the renowned business families of Rajasthan. She completed her masters in business administration. She is sweet and simple but when it comes to her family and self-respect she knows how to hold her ground. Being the apple of their parents eyes she gets everything she wants. She is so pampered but is down to earth. Abhinav Singh Ratore is a multi-billionaire. He is the heir of the Ratores who are well known royal family in Rajasthan and known in the entire world for their business that have branches in many cities. He is arrogant, mean and merciless but also very handsome that people can't take their eyes of him. He seeks perfection in everything.

"Why are you even here?", He snapped frustrated as he turned to the other side. His arms crossed in front of his chest. "I should be the one saying that, you are standing in the middle of my house", she shot back her own frustration building up at the mere sight of him. ____ Aaryan Singhania They say he,s a beast looking for his next pray. Nothing stopped him from getting what he wanted. He was distant with everyone, with a frozen heart to the world after having to face the monster that took away his innocence and childhood and Scarred him. for life. His cold onyx orbs could make the most courageous back away in fear Until her Like a snowflake she entered his life making him feel hate, desire, anger, lust and something even more dangerous __Love He hated her for making him feel this way yet he craved her. He couldn't bear any man even looking at her Avyaana Shah She,s a balance of strength and femininity. A little sassy and outspoken. She managed to put smiles on everyone's faces but her own, Someone who laughs the hardest at her own jokes. A girl who never sleeps without her feddy bear by her side A pure definition of innocence. But still with a broken heart that she managed to hide from everyone but him. He could see through her like a mirror. Will she give him a chance after getting her heart broken once. Will she see past her insecurities and allow him to heal her? ___________________ #1 in Snowflake