Embers of the forbidden
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Last published Fri, Oct 3, 2025
In the heart of Gujarat, a dry state where alcohol is forbidden, Raees rules the underground world with fear, audacity, and a reputation that makes him untouchable. His life of danger and power leaves little room for anything else-until he sees Meera. Gentle, defiant, and pure, she is everything he is not, and everything he cannot resist.
Meera's life is safe, guided by her protective brother, Arjun, a principled police officer determined to shield her from the lawless world Raees inhabits. Yet when Raees forcefully enters her life, their worlds collide, sparking a love born from fear, fascination, and forbidden desire.
As passion smolders in the shadows, Meera struggles with fear, defiance, and the pull of a love she is told she cannot have. And Raees, beneath his rowdy exterior, finds himself captivated by the soft heart that dares to resist him.
"Embers of the Forbidden" is a tale of forbidden love, danger, and hearts ignited in a world that forbids their union.
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