𝕯𝖚𝖘𝖐 𝖙𝖔 𝕯𝖆𝖜𝖓 She was the face of a dynasty, The fierce beauty, the Koh-I-Noor of the Mughal family, And she was never up to be claimed. A love story that shook the foundations of Mughal Manor, book one of 'The Legacy Duet.' Before Daania and Taimoor, there was the fairytale of Zeenia and Asfand. *** As a Mughal, you either have the power to rule...or you are ruled. Zeenia Mughal is the epitome of grace, class, and elegance. The perfect role model, twice valedictorian, honors student, socialite, philanthropist, and an upcoming woman in business, she's the crown jewel of the Mughal family. Zeenia takes on the role she was born for, until the burden of expectations threatens to destroy her. To everyone else, she lives her life on her own terms, but in reality, the truth isn't always how it's presented, especially not by a Mughal. Blindsided by her brother, Zeenia has to fiercely contend with the future of being forced into an arranged marriage to advance the family business and its interests. Her brother may have decided Zeenia was his to give away, but she has her own plans. Just as things look bleak, enter her knight, her savior, her charming partner in arms, the one person who's off-limits to her, her brother's best friend... Asfandyar Affandi. Unfortunately, there are those who would rather see her fall than lead her own life. Stuck between dynastic norms and patriarchal expectations, Zeenia and Asfand have to fight for their chance at love, but to do that, they also have to fight for themselves. Can they really believe in fairytales when their lives are a constant battlefield? **This is a standalone novel, a prequel and first of the duet. To continue the series, read Dawn to Dusk. - Cover by the beautiful @sssournothings 🤍

In the opulent world of modern-day Pakistan, Layla Malik, once the wild heiress to a political dynasty, has transformed herself into a formidable force of ambition and revenge. Her heart scarred by betrayal, she stands at the helm of her family's empire, determined to consolidate power and make her enemies pay. Enter Azaan, the charismatic lawyer, the youngest scion of the influential Mughal family, who becomes enamored with Layla's guarded heart. As passion ignites, Layla's icy walls begin to crumble. But love is a dangerous game, and Layla is not ready to give in to its call. Meanwhile, the return of Layla's estranged cousin, Zaroon, sets the stage for a gripping power struggle. With secrets, scandals, and dark ambitions swirling, Layla must navigate treacherous waters to protect her legacy, even if it means keeping dangerous secrets. As love and ambition entwine, and the line between right and wrong blurs, Layla, Azaan, and Zaroon are set on a collision course. Will Layla dare to give love a second chance, or will her thirst for power and revenge consume her? Will Layla's heart thaw, or will ambition be her ultimate downfall?

This book is a sequel to Khalifa and cannot be read as a standalone. To avoid spoilers, description and excerpt are added inside the book. ✵ Started: May 2, 2022. Completed: December 3, 2022. ✵ cover by @xniftykayx

{Shortlisted for the Wattys 2022} It's 1798 and The Lenoir family controls a significant part of London's dreaded and violent underworld. They reap the rewards in high-class society but Clarissa Lenoir has little interest in society or the people within it. Instead, she is following in her grandfather's footsteps as the leader and protector of The Strand, however, a problem, in the form of a silver-eyed man and rival leader, is about to throw her world into chaos. Clarissa is determined to best this entitled and immoral duke in any way she can and refuses to fall prey to his dashing looks and lavish words. Will she risk everything, including her own life to see this man crumble at her feet? Or is there something stronger than revenge in her heart?

✵ featured ~ ❝Once upon a time in Baghdad, a common girl teaches the Khalifa of the kingdom why a king needs a queen.❞ ✵ Started: June 5, 2021. Completed: March 30, 2022. ✵ cover by @xniftykayx featured on wattpad historical fiction, undiscovered, and dangerous love profiles. Highest ranking #1 in historical fiction.

"Shut up, stupid! Do you want to pay that huge amount of fine?" "As if they're standing outside our door with their ears pressed to it." "They could be." "Are you for real? What kind of psychos do that? People can be doing God knows what in their rooms." ❝In which an arranged couple falls in love while being stranded on a deserted island.❞ ━━━━━━━━━ Detailed summary inside. COMPLETED | Adventure | Romance | NA Although the characters are Muslims, the story itself is just a fun read, and doesn't fulfill the purpose of highlighting Islam. Ranked no. 1 in #pakistan on 06/15/20 & 08/12/20 Ranked no. 1 in #stranded on 10/17/20 & 07/24/22 Ranked no. 1 in #jungle on 12/04/20 Ranked no. 2 in #muslim on 01/29/21 Ranked no. 2 in #ambassadorspk on 06/18/21 Ranked no. 2 in #bickering on 01/16/23 [Total word count between 70,000 to 80,000] WARNING: If you're reading this story on any platform other than wattpad, then you're at the risk of malware. This book is only available on wattpad in its original form by the author @_shinja_

Set in the Golden Age of the Islamic Empire under the Abbasid Caliphate comes an epic love story! Ali and Laila are two headstrong individuals who've been roped into an unwanted marriage. What happens when two lost souls tie the knot? Do they succumb to each other or do they fight for their freedom? Will sparks fly or will they burn the whole Abbasid dynasty to the ground? Highest Rankings: #1 in South Asian ✨ #1 in Middle East ✨ #2 in Nikkah ✨

𝔇𝔞𝔴𝔫 𝔱𝔬 𝔇𝔲𝔰𝔨: 𝔐𝔞𝔫𝔢 𝔄𝔡 𝔙𝔢𝔰𝔭𝔢𝔯𝔲𝔪 A man to save, a dynasty to break and a love to die for. Come dive into a modern and desi retelling of a beloved classic, Beauty and the Beast, part two of 'The Legacy Duet', Taimoor's story. *** 25-year-old Daania Mansoor had no idea that her life would be altered so drastically by her father's miscalculation and her mother's silence. To make it all worse, her dreams are ripped away when she's ambushed with an unwanted engagement. With no options left, Daania strikes a deal with a man she once believed a myth... a man who introduces her to a world she never knew existed. Taimoor Ali Haider Mughal had chosen to spend his life in the shadows, and he had no intention of stepping into the light. After his confrontation with the vivacious, courageous nuisance of a girl, he realizes that he's being offered the revenge he's spent years craving. It's all the excuse he needs to help her - for a price. Now if he could just get her out of his mind so he could decide how far he's willing to go to exact his vengeance. But as lines blur and loyalties shift, they both realize that there's a much bigger game in play. Will Daania be able to conquer her own fears to fight for her family? Will Taimoor be able to get his revenge? Or will they both succumb to the woes of the anarchic, patriarchal, and aged Mughal dynasty? ** This is a standalone novel, however, reading the first book, a prequel novella, will help in a deeper understanding of the characters. - Cover by @sssournothings 🖤

Four years ago, Evelyn Wright's perfect life as a debutante in London was ripped away from her, and her family moved to the countryside. Since then, she has adjusted to the simple life, but one letter is about to send her to the city and back into the life of a socialite, forced to suffer through balls, matchmaking, scheming mothers and worst of all, despicable rakes. Evelyn wants nothing to do with this life, eager to return home, until a ​fateful decision throws her into the path of one of societies most daring rakes, Nathanial Blackmore, the Duke of Winchester. He is arrogant, rich and entitled, everything she despises about men, but as the unlikely pair begin to work together to avoid the hangman's noose, she discovers that there is a lot more to him than sinful smiles and dangerous promises. Can they escape the death sentence that hangs above them? Or is Evelyn more in danger of losing her heart, than her head?

Alexander Langley wasn't looking for trouble but Charlotte Porter found him anyway. Only, this new partnership has them in over their heads and way before their time. 2020 WATTYS WINNER in MYSTERY The life of a poor merchant's daughter in Victorian Era London is quite boring. Charlotte Porter, it seems, is the exception. Desperate for a source of income once her father's gambling debts have drained their funds and placed them in the sights of some of London's most notorious criminals, Charlotte is in search of salvation. It comes in the form of handsome detective Alexander Langley, a curious gentleman with a strange connection to Scotland Yard and an even stranger connection to the American West. Charlotte soon finds herself swept into his world of investigation and intrigue. When a case of art theft turns into murder and she and Alexander are thrown into the seedy underbelly of the London elite, Charlotte realizes that the work isn't the only thing she's become attached to. But now, her father's powerful creditors are ready to close the books on them, and Charlotte must find a way to keep them out of the red because this time it won't be written in ink. Book 1 of the Langley & Porter Series *Featured on: The Wattpad Stars For Fans of Bridgerton List Wattpad's Strong Female Leads List @HistoricalFiction 's The Gothic List EDITOR'S PICK April 2021 Content warning: This story contains violence. **This is only the first five chapters. The rest of the book is available on Amazon for purchase and via KU.**