In Gold and Smoke

Shanaya Kapoor has everything she ever worked for.

At twenty-something, she's the fearless CEO of Kapoor Jewels, a woman known for her sharp tongue, unwavering confidence, and a heart she's sworn never to hand over to anyone. Love was never part of her plans.

Then she meets him.

Ekaksh Singh Malhotra.

The elusive CEO of Malhotra Perfumes. The man whose name dominates headlines, whose voice can silence a crowd, and whose hazel-green eyes seem to hide a thousand untold stories.

Their first encounter should have been forgettable.

Instead, it becomes the beginning of a connection neither of them sees coming.

As accidental meetings turn into stolen conversations and lingering glances become impossible to ignore, Shanaya finds herself drawn to the one man who refuses to let anyone get too close.

But some hearts aren't difficult to love.

They're difficult to reach.

And when secrets buried beneath fame, family expectations, and old wounds begin to surface, both Shanaya and Ekaksh are forced to choose between protecting themselves and risking everything for a love neither of them expected.

In a world where everyone knows their names, can they find something real before it's too late?

Or will the very things that brought them together be the reason they fall apart?