AMBY AWARDS TOP PICK 2024❤️ I can only see half of his face, reflected in the mirror at the front of the bus, and part of that is obscured by the peak of the black company-branded cap he's wearing. But I can see enough to glean that there's a strong jaw covered in scruff. A wide mouth that looks like it would be prone to smiling. He's wearing glasses with trendy light tortoiseshell frames, and I can't quite discern the colour of his eyes from my position . . . but some weird intuition is telling me that they'll be hazel, and I wonder when my brain is going to catch up. Because I *know* him, don't I? I'm almost certain of it. And he seems to know me, too. Or at least he thinks he does. The way he's glancing over at me lets me in on that. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mirren Shepherd has *many* pet peeves. Top of the list, though? Staycations . . . And surprises. So when her girls' trip abroad is cancelled at the last minute and she finds herself roped into a minibus tour of Northern Scotland instead, she isn't remotely happy. And when she finds out who their guide is . . . It's yet another reason for her to dislike surprises. Because Owen Sullivan wasn't so much the one who got away . . . He was the one who just didn't return. And, after she finally got over him, she never expected to see him again. Mirren would prefer to leave the past in the past, but Owen is determined to try to right his wrongs. Can she trust him? Can she trust *herself*? Maybe, just maybe, this surprise - and staycation - won't be as bad as Mirren thinks . . . ~~~~~~~~~~~~

A bus arrived at the bus stop and she got in first as she was in the front and the rest followed. There was a vacant seat reserved for ladies but she decided to stand. Her eyes were glued at the door and her lips formed a subtle curve when she saw him board the bus before it took off. Glancing through the crowd of people, he moved past everyone and stood beside her. Her heart pounded and she blushed giving a tough competition to the tomato as their arms brushed each other. His staring session and her glances through the corner of her eyes combined with blushes was disturbed by the conductor who demanded the ticket. "Pass", they both say in unison. While the conductor brush passed the two, they both look each other and smiled. She gasped at once when he slid his hand and held her by her waist. She pursed her lips and shyly looked at him through the corner of eyes. "Move ahead, move ahead. Make space for others to get in.", Said the conductor and the people beside them squeezed them closer together by pushing them. His hands were off her waist. He inhaled the soft scent which came from her hair as she now stood ahead of him. Every time the driver stepped on the brakes, they experienced a current pass through their bodies as it collided with the other. . . . . "Doesn't a middle class boy like me have any rights to love?" . . . "All I ask for, is his love!" Welcome to the middle class life!! 😌 Story of 90% population of India! Highest ranks: #1 in middleclass #1 in Indian #1 in relatable #1 in Problems

Riyashree once walked away from the love of her life for a reason she never told him. Years later, she stood in an operation theatre, trying to save the woman he now called his wife. Preeti was smiling. Even while signing consent forms that listed death as a possibility. Even while carrying twins that her body was too weak to hold. Riya told her the truth. Preeti chose love anyway. Vicky never knew. He only knew that his wife went into labor... and never came back. At the funeral, he looked at Riya the way a man looks at the person who destroyed his world. And when Preeti's last wish forced them into a marriage neither wanted... he gave her five years. Five years to raise his daughters. Five years before she would be asked to leave. But love does not die just because it is denied. And some sacrifices... bleed longer than five years.

"We could just . . . *do it*, you know," he says now, teasingly. "Clear all that sexual tension up with one quick ten minute session?" I seriously hope he's joking, but I'm not certain he is. Either way, I can't prevent the exasperated huff of laughter that escapes my lips at those words. "You must be dreaming if you think there's *any* sexual tension between us," I scoff. "Anyway, I'd rather not be another notch on your bedpost, thanks very much." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ruby Rafferty has won the ultimate prize - a luxury holiday in Crete! In theory, it couldn't be more perfect - endless sun, Greek food, an unlimited free bar . . . There's only one problem. The man she has no choice but to share the prize with. Lewis Sheridan may be ridiculously attractive, but he is also cocky, cynical, and comes complete with his own specific set of red flags. He's everything Ruby has never wanted in a guy, and she's not sure she can survive *one* day alone with him, let alone ten. It's *fine*, though . . . Their suite is massive, the cocktails are flowing, and Ruby can't help but notice how handsome and charming the hotel manager is. If only he didn't think she and Lewis were already a couple . . . Will forced proximity push our vacationers closer or further apart? Can enemies really become lovers? And what will happen if anyone realises they're technically on holiday under false pretences? I guess we're about to find out . . . Cover by @jspromcoms

Aashi Sharma is sunshine personified, a vibrant, fact-loving girl with a curious mind and a heart full of dreams. Living a simple life with her mother and brother in Delhi, she finds joy in the little things a blooming garden, a good book, and the warmth of family. But her life takes a dark, unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Enzo Ricci, a cold and calculating Italian mafia leader who trusts no one. When a fateful misunderstanding makes him believe Aashi is spying on his secret dealings, he does the unthinkable, he kidnaps her and takes her to Italy. A desperate plea from Aashi's mother for her daughter's dignity leads to a forced marriage, binding two people from opposite worlds. As Aashi's innocence begins to melt Enzo's ice-cold heart, and his shadows start to invade her light, their story becomes one of love, danger, and redemption. Will Aashi's warmth be enough to thaw Enzo's frozen soul? Or will the darkness of his world consume the spark she brings into his life?

Complicated. That's the only word powerful enough to describe the legendary Rathore Royal Family of Marwar-where crowns are heavy, hearts are heavier, and love is the most dangerous battlefield of all. Three brothers. Three marriages. And a web of emotions that threatens to destroy the very empire they rule. Abhimaan Pratap Singh Rathore-the ruthless king, the cold-hearted CEO, the man who rules an empire but guards his heart behind unbreakable walls. Two years into marriage, he remains untouched by love, leaving his queen Aadiya of Mewar-the proud eldest daughter-in-law-fighting a lonely battle for a place in her husband's frozen heart. Abhimanyu Pratap Singh Rathore-the loyal second son, bound by duty and gratitude to his elder brother. Married to Naina, a woman who once believed her destiny was tied to the wrong brother. Trapped between marriage vows and forbidden feelings, Naina's heart harbors a love she was never meant to have. And then there is Rudraveer Pratap Singh Rathore-the youngest prince, reckless, protected, and unapologetically rebellious. When duty demanded a royal bride, he chose love instead-marrying Samaira, a servant's daughter, shaking the very foundation of Rathore royalty and igniting whispers, rebellion, and scandal across kingdoms. In a world where power outweighs emotions, where love is forbidden, and loyalty is tested at every turn- how long before hearts rebel against crowns? Welcome to the Rathores- where every relationship is a war, every marriage hides a secret, and love may just be the downfall of royalty itself.

No dreamy glances. No dramatic accidents. No slow-motion romance. When Vaidehi Mhatre- a fiercely independent, sharp-tongued, school teacher meets Yash Deshpande- a humble, dark-skinned corporate employee who's been rejected time and again for not being "enough". Sparks don't fly. But conversations do. Arranged marriage brings them together. Not because of fireworks, but because of realistic expectations, honest conversations, and a longing for companionship that neither of them admits aloud. In a world obsessed with glamor, this is a story of quiet resilience. Of shared bus rides, budget groceries, emotional labor, and learning to love not despite the flaws - but because of them. Set in the heart of middle-class India, Mr. & Mrs. Middle-Class explores what happens after the wedding - not before it. With no villains in sarees, no over-the-top drama, and no chase for perfection - this is a tale of two ordinary people building an extraordinary bond...

She stepped into the marriage under a veil- knowing the man waiting for her was her family's sworn enemy. Two opposites, different dreams, where one is stuck on revenge while other desires freedom. Raised on hatred, bound by vows, and trapped between loyalty and desire, they were never meant to fall in love. But fate doesn't ask for permission. As truths surface and lines blur, hate turns into longing, and an unwanted marriage becomes the most dangerous thing of all-love. Because some unions are mistakes... until they aren't.

*** Reviews below 👇 *** The story of king Adinath, a righteous king known for his anger, and Queen Vaishnavi, an innocent girl whose horoscope got her married to the King of the Nine Kingdoms. This is the kind of book that can make you smile and relax after a bad day and fill your heart with happiness and love!!! There are moments that will make you laugh, moments that will you make you think, moments that will make you feel good, but mostly moments that will put a smile on your face :) Step into the beautiful world of Royal love yourself or look at some of the comments from our readers below for a quick sneak-peak "From "I cannot understand your silence" to "Silence can speak too" 💗💗💗" "Made my heart melt😭💗" "THE STORY IS SO DIFFERENT AND AMAZING especially the bickerings btw second couple and I've no words to describe how beautiful the king and the queen's bond is ❤️" "The way you portray the emotions and feelings, makes this story too surreal" "Aww this was so beautiful that I teared up a little please😭💗🦋✨💫🌸" "This is the most beautiful and elegant way to describe romance" "This book has the most heart touching man I have ever read" "Omg finallyy😭💗✨ the line tho- oh my heart😭❤" "Who confesses oh so casually 😫" "This is getting close to my heart" "This is so cute 😍🌸" "I could not help but smile" "I read it at one go ....it's really interesting n beautifully written" "This book is my therapy ❤️" So ready to step in for the ride? Note: Updates every Friday at 4:00 PM IST

#2nd book of Alluring love series. "Your touch was lethal, drawing me into a world of forbidden passion." "YOU are lethal, a siren luring men into her deadly trap." ⋆*:..｡o○TROPES○o｡..:*⋆ -Stalker Romance -She fell first and he fell harder -Secret -Mafia x Cybersecurity analysts -Age gap -touch her or him and die -Suspense and thriller *+:｡.｡COMING SOON ON 12 MAY｡.｡:+*