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'Stories varied' is about women's dilemmas in the Indian social milieu accompanied with unique denouements.
While 'Ilaa's Ire' contrasts woman's lot of the day with her eminence in the Vedic Age, '201' Qualms" depicts her predicament, torn between personal loyalty and citizen's responsibility.
As "?" addresses woman's marital stress in an alien land, 'Cupid's Clue' is about her acting on rebound in her native place.
Even as 'Autumn Love' lets woman discover the marital void in her life, 'A Touchy Affair' makes her amenable to her man's other woman.
Just as 'Love's How's That' inflames woman's old flame, 'A Hearty Turn' brings her innate lesbian leanings to the fore.
If 'Love Jihad' bridges lovers' religious divide with a secular plank, 'Tenth Nook' creates her marital gulf on the materialistic ground.
While 'Eleventh Hour' is about woman's lust for love, 'Twelfth Tale' underscores her zest for power
 
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QUARTER LIFE CRISIS by Writix22

Cupid never had a chance in their messy, parental-restricted love story Karishma Jha, a twenty-one-year-old recent graduate with the world at her feet if only she chose to face it. Plagued with the worries of the future and yet healing from the scars of her past, she was yet to pay any heed to the present. She was the queen of the world of What-ifs What if I never get a job? What if I never do anything worthwhile? What if I am not here tomorrow? What if someone new moves next door? Still struggling to live one day at a time, she is hit with yet another surprise: a new neighbor, Rishabh Mehta. His arrival gives her the opportunity to take a step out of her cocooned world, to do something daring for once in her sheltered life. What if a girl with perpetually cold feet chooses to befriend a boy who lives like there is no tomorrow? When Rishabh Mehta moved to his aunt's place in Bangalore, the last thing he expected was to deal with the girl next door. Shrew, grump, ornery, he knew the many nicknames of her, except her real name. She proved true to her description when, one night, she cuts off the wire of his music system in the middle of a raging party. That was his first impression of hers. He also never expected her unrelenting efforts to befriend him. When he finally gives in, the possibility of tomorrow increases with every shared laughter and stolen glance. Will their love survive self-imposed obstacles, helicopter parents, and the two-foot gap between their balconies? Or, will it remain a fond memory to smile upon when a day gets a bit more difficult than the rest? TRIGGER WARNING: Though this story is mostly a feel-good rom-com, it does address certain heavy topics like illness, suicide attempts, and domestic violence.

Yours, With Love by utopia_in_stories

"Why Radha?", his eyes glistened with emotions, with what he felt for her, as he caressed her cheek with all the love he beheld within. "Why do you tolerate so much for me?", his words were strained as he felt the lump in his throat increasingly aching with each word that he uttered. She smiled through her pain, and kept her affectionate palm on his cheek. "That's because I have fallen for you, my Raj. Tumhare liye to meri jaan bhi hazir.", the pure love she felt for him seeping through her words. "My Radha.", he cradled her to himself, wishing to hide her from anyone and anything which might ever harm her, even in the slightest. Radhika Sisodia, as wonderful as she could be - a mature, responsible, sorted girl. Rajeev Ranawat, as wonderful as he could be - a calm, sincere, compassionate man. What if these two were to fall in love? Well, they do, but what if some impediment were to come their way? Will they be able to overcome it, or what shall happen of their pure love? Dive right into this peaceful love story of our Radhika and Raj! By the way, don't worry, I always right happy endings :D Note : Non Indian readers, there will be some phrases, words in Hindi which will be explained then and there. So you too can enjoy this book :)

Love Always Wins || Book 2 of Love Series by PurnimaNarain

Cover credit - IamSumayya Highest ranking - #2 multiple times They were different in thoughts...they were different in opinions...they were different in work...they were different in behavior...they were different in living...they were different in loving. One was lonely, the other loved company; one loved to drown in work, the other loved to enjoy life; one was quiet, the other loved to talk; one had pain, the other knew how to heal it. They were poles apart but haven't you heard opposites attract. It's a story of love which will break the boundaries made by the society and will heal the wounds of the heart. A stand alone book

𝐆𝐄𝐇𝐑𝐀𝐈 by paavnihehe

(SLOW UPDATES) In the bustling city of Mumbai, lived a restaurateur named Advay Malhotra. With a humble beginning, born into a poor family, Advay had always harbored a burning desire to work hard and earn enough money to fulfill his requirements. He was not a man of many words, speaking only when necessary. He owns 2 restaurants and a cafe in Mumbai. Despite having been blessed with strikingly handsome features, Advay had never experienced being in a relationship. Now, at the ripe age of 26, his parents were gently nudging him to get married Would Advay finally take the leap into marital bliss, or would his shy demeanor keep love at bay? Only time would tell. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Idika Singhania, a makeup artist in Mumbai was a vibrant soul. Her infectious smile and bubbly personality lit up any room she entered. Yet, beneath her cheerful exterior lay a romantic heart, lost in the pages of her romance novels. Growing up in a well-to-do family, Idika had always been the apple of her parents' eyes. After her brother got married, Relatives pressed her to settle down in an arranged marriage, yet Idika's heart yearned for a connection that went beyond the superficial. She craved a love story like the ones she read in her beloved novels. Would she compromise her ideals and settle for a conventional marriage, or would she remain steadfast in her pursuit of her prince charming? Only time would tell. #Mentions of BTS, if you hate or dislike them then please leave respectfully#

Bhabra by TripuWrites

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Missing Home by Coffeelover_antara1

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THE IInd DECISION by quirkywrites_

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In a Month ✓ by ishitabhattbhatt

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