Strings And Beats
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Last published Sun, Jan 18, 2026
Lia Kapoor lives her life like a perfectly written symphony measured, precise, every note exactly where it belongs. A violin prodigy with a reputation for discipline and grace, she has no time for chaos, distractions... or boys who think rules are optional.
Enter Arjun Malhotra. The free-spirited guitarist who plays with passion instead of practice, who laughs at the idea of perfection, and who believes the best music is born from the heart, not the sheet. He's everything Lia can't stand and everything she secretly can't ignore.
When a twist of fate forces them into the same music program, sparks fly louder than any melody. What begins as rivalry turns into something far more complicated late night arguments that sound a lot like confessions, stolen glances between clashing notes, and a connection that neither of them planned.
But Lia has secrets she can't let slip, and Arjun carries scars he hides behind his smile. In the end, their greatest challenge won't be the music they make together it'll be learning to trust the rhythm of each other's hearts.
✨ Enemies-to-lovers
✨ Forced proximity
✨ Hidden identity
✨ Slow-burn attraction
✨ A love story written in music
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