[Pride Awards 2023, hosted by official lgbtq , Romance Category Winner and 5th Place Grandwinner] The foster son of a former cupbearer marries the cursed king of Persia, becoming not only the first consort to survive after the wedding, but also a threat to many conspirators. **** Shahryar had lost his first wife to a man no equal to him just after the wedding. Following their execution, each wife he marries dies some way or the other- falling down the stairs, suicide or even poisoning. Shahryar and his ministers are lost as to why it's happening, and eventually the king is called cursed. People are dissatisfied with the king and a rebellion threatens to bloom secretly. Soon there is a dearth of suitable women to marry Shahryar. But the sun cannot be complete without the moon. So comes forward Shahrazad.

What does it take to avoid your fate? Try asking the jinn knocking inside Faryal Hussain's bedroom walls.

Jamie has lived in Australia his whole life. He decided to pursue his higher studies in India with the intention of changing his pace in life, the one he lead in Australia before. As expected, India indeed had something in store for him. It began when he encounters a girl name Ayu. It doesn't take time for the two of them to develop an undeniable attraction which only seems to get worse with time. But both already have enough in their plate to deal with. Like how Jamie ignores a promise he made to another girl a while ago. Despite that, was it possible that what Jamie and Ayu felt was only lust and nothing more? Only time will tell. "Falling in love is by destiny, staying in love is by choice." Highest rank- Romance #121

Laya is going viral. Satyajit is texting the wrong number. Neither of these things should've happened. Too bad now; nobody is stopping. Book #1 of The After Effects Duology A lighthearted, semi-dialogue story- random, mostly-slow updates!

When Aditya returns to his childhood home to say goodbye to his dying father, he never expects to fall for his father's favorite student. As summer heat intensifies, so does his forbidden desire, forcing him to choose between family duty and the truth in his heart.

Shanaya Chaudhary was building a life she chose-quietly, stubbornly, on her own terms-until a marriage proposal arrived at her doorstep without warning. The groom was Chiraag. A superstar like no one before. Yet a stranger. And a man who looked at her like he had known her all his life. ~ extended synopsis inside

He's the fastest race driver on the circuit. She's the most talented award-winning actress. Both are unromantic, both are celebrity superstars, and they both love to trigger chaos. When their sisters try to play matchmaker, it's not a love story they ignite - it's a colossal detonation waiting to explode. ****************************************************************************************** Miran and Zoona are the two most unromantic individuals in the world. Too devoted to their demanding careers, they believe love would only slow them down. At the rate they're rejecting proposals, it seems they've no plans to get in a relationship forever. With the situation spiraling out of control, their sisters decide to step in. But matchmaking these massive egos is no walk in the park. Every time Sania and Nazli arrange a meeting with a potential suitor, Miran and Zoona ensure it ends in disaster - leaving the poor match run for their lives. Worried that these two would die alone, Sania and Nazli hatch their most ambitious plan yet: to secretly bring their stubborn siblings close to each. If executed perfectly, it could fix two cardiac patients with one surgery. But one misstep, and their scheme could be exposed, blowing everything up beyond repair. Can Sania and Nazli kindle a spark of romance in their reckless siblings' hearts - or will their overambitious plan only make Miran and Zoona despise love even more? [Chapter Count: 35] [Word Count: 60,000 to 70,000]

Life is all about second chances, isn't it? Ashna Mistry, a widowed ex-CBI officer, is learning to navigate life as a single mother. Her world is turned upside down when she's called back to the CBI to investigate a series of grisly copycat murders- someone is recreating a case she failed to solve years ago, and the past she's tried to escape is haunting her once more. Enter Aditya Dhyani- charming, carefree, and a man who has everything, until he meets Ashna. Their first encounter is brief, but when fate throws them together in an arranged marriage setup, sparks fly despite their awkward start. One who has never been in love. One who has loved and lost everything. As danger from the past closes in, can they find love amid the chaos-or will it all unravel?

Cornered and burnt out, she decides to run away from everything she'd built. Resigned to his fate, he stays a willing prisoner and tool in the manor of crimes. When their paths converge, will they become the answer neither knew they were looking for or is it too late?