Between Hearts And Lies

HARI PRIYA

Writing is supposed to be the easiest job. Just put the right words on paper and tada, a bestseller. At least, that's what people think.

But my latest novel didn't just capture readers' attention. It attracted a stalker. Now, my publisher is sending me into hiding with a bodyguard to protect me until the threat is neutralized.

I thought I'd be fine. I'm an adult; sharing a house with a stranger shouldn't be a big deal. Until I meet the man assigned to protect me.

Black Jacket Guy AKA Aadhi.

Quiet, intense, and completely unsettling. His sharp eyes seem to see right through me, past the "Priya. H" the world knows, to the awkward, messy woman I really am.

At first, I tried to keep my distance, but his presence is impossible to ignore. He notices everything-And somehow, instead of feeling exposed, I feel... seen.

But falling for him isn't an option. Years ago, I promised my parents I'd honor their wishes and have an arranged marriage with the man of their choosing.

Now, I'm torn. Torn between the life I promised them and the love I never saw coming.

✒️🖤✒️🖤✒️🖤✒️🖤✒️

AADHI

My life was complicated enough before this job.

Priya. H

The elusive author responsible for the end of my last relationship.

When I took this assignment, it wasn't just for protecting her. I was planning revenge. Her stories ruined my life, and I wanted her to feel the same torment. I expected a demanding, bossy diva who'd make it easy to hate her.

Instead, I met a shy, endearing woman who throws my plans into chaos. She's nothing like the rumors. Awkward and vulnerable, she hides behind her books and avoids confrontation.

The more time I spend with her, the harder it is to stick to my plan. She's kind, frustratingly funny, and so heartbreakingly lonely that I find myself wanting to protect her for reasons I don't understand.

I was supposed to make her pay, but now I don't know if I can. Not when she fills my every thought.