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Tu Hi Tu


Suvika - 2013
    You were a lot of things but you were never deliberately cruel to anyone. Tum kya ho? Kaun ho? Meri chulbuli toh tum ho nahi. She was like a waterfall and you…you are some still silent lake and I don't even know how deep that lake is! Woh kahaan chaligayi? These are the questions that plague Nisha and Manav when they meet after 10 years. Have Manav and Nisha truly changed so much from their former selves that they seemingly appear to be strangers to each other? Once very close friends, in spite of being 15 years apart, these two are separated because of events that impact Manav and everyone around him leaving him feeling embittered, disillusioned and betrayed by all and one among them dead. One stroke of fate has left him devoid of all his friends, his love and even the life that he knew till then. This is the story of Manav and Nisha aka Tiger and Chulbuli who come face to face after 10 years. Fate, which separated them once, brings them in front of each other again. How will they come to terms with the past? Will the murderer be caught? Will Manav manage to forgive and rebuild his former life among his family and friends? What the truth reveals forms the rest of the story, where murder and intrigue are cleverly woven with love, anger, deceit and friendship.

Falling In Love...


Neeraj Mishra - 2016
    She was traditional. He was happy go lucky. She was adorable next door girl. He instantly fell in love with her. She cocooned her feelings. He wanted her. She refused him. Who wins? Why she refused him? Will they meet? Will he be able to sweep her from her feet? Are love stories really for forever? Does love happen only once? How far can someone go to get his love? Come, be a part of this eternal saga, a journey. A journey of two souls falling for each other where you will find funny one liners, punches and oodles of romance. If you have ever fallen in love, it's your story, it's our story. Relive, cherish and be a part of those moments, once again! About the Author Neeraj Mishra is a 2004 batch Hotel Management graduate from Institute of Hotel Management, which is one of the pioneer institutes of India. He is a hotelier turned banker turned writer. "Falling In Love..." is his debut novel and he hopes to write many more. He believes in the philosophy of- "When your passion turns into profession, your work becomes worship." He is currently working in Banking Industry. When he is not sanctioning loans or writing, he picks up his Royal Enfield and goes on long rides. He is a writer who cooks well. He enjoys travelling and is a complete foodie.You can connect him via: E-Mail: authorneerajmishra@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/AuthorNeeraj Twitter: @neeraaj85 Instagram: @neerajmishra85

The Activist and The Capitalist: An Unlikely Love Story


Vibha Batra - 2015
    When they meet again however, they discover that Jai is the crass capitalist developing Rasa Vihar, the heritage building that Anusha and her NGO are fighting to protect. Inevitably they clash, with neither willing to concede to the other. The problem is that although publicly they are enemies, in private, they are wildly attracted to each other. – but when secrets and betrayals enter the equation – things really begin to get out of control. Will the Activist and the Capitalist ever be able to find common ground?An exciting love story, set in Chennai from the best-selling author of Sweet Sixteen.

Someone to Love


Ruchita Misra - 2016
    Koyal and Atharv are childhood friends. They are also soulmates. Confidantes. Kindred spirits. They are made for each other only, neither of them seems to have figured it out just yet. As they grow into adulthood, they turn to each other in sorrow and joy, only becoming closer. But then one day, something happens, and their rare friendship is cruelly transformed into something a lot like hatred. Atharv, scarred and hurt, fumes with anger, while impetuous Koyal presses the self-destruct button. Years later, just when they ve both found peace within themselves, their paths cross again. And destiny, that strange creature, has a few tricks up her sleeve. Will these two ever forgive each other? Or have they already lost their one chance to find someone to love?

A Tangled Legacy


Jazz Singh - 2017
    Known as a predator in the business world and a bastard in the media, he cannot forgive his mother for the unwavering love she bears his unknown father, the man who abandoned her...and his son. Then there's Jahnavi, his dream woman. How can he ask her to accept his love and share the shame that is his burden?

The Royal Wedding


M.V. Kasi - 2018
    It is an arranged match set by her rigid grandfather who is keen to maintain their royal bloodlines.Having no choice but to marry a man she doesn't care for, Jhanvi decides to go on a pre-wedding trip as a medical volunteer to a flood relief camp.There she meets a handsome Air Force Commander who melts her heart with his daring rescue ops.Jhanvi makes a bold proposition to him as a desperate attempt to stop her wedding.Although shocked, the commander agrees. But he puts in a condition of getting to know each other for two weeks before proceeding with an affair.Two weeks of whirlwind romance ensues, during which Jhanvi and the handsome commander fall deeply in love.Meantime back home, most of the wedding preparations are done while awaiting the arrival of thousands of guests to witness the royal event.Will Jhanvi go ahead with an affair? Will the royal wedding proceed? And if it does, whom would Jhanvi be getting married to? The man her family picked or the man she loves?Find out what happens at The Royal Wedding.NOTE: This is a Short Love Story of approximately 10K words or 50 pages.

Without You


Preethi Venugopala - 2015
    However, she meets Dr. Arjun there and falls head over heels in love. As it often happens, the path of true love never runs smooth. Circumstances force them apart even though they were madly in love. She becomes a victim of depression. When everything fails to return her to normalcy, help arrives from an unexpected source. Will she ever find happiness again? Will time allow her heart to heal and forget Arjun? What indeed is true love? What is that strange secret that locks all the circumstances together? Travel with Ananya to the picturesque Sreepuram, face the chaos of Bengaluru, and relish the warmth of magical Dubai in this heartwarming tale of love, betrayal, friendship, and miracles. Meet the main Characters in order of appearance: Ananya: A bubbly twenty year old engineering student— the narrator of the story. Ammamma: Ananya’s Grandma, Arundhati Mukundan, an author by profession, who loves playing Cupid. Dr. Arjun: The dashing doctor who is the heir to a multi Billion super market chain ‘Shine’. Colonel R.S Nair: A helpful neighbor whose charming talks always influences Ananya. Dr. Vishal: Ananya’s cousin and Arjun’s best friend. Shakuntala Devi: Arjun’s mom, the current head of the ‘Shine’ empire. Shankar & Sukanya: Ananya’s parents. Khushi and Poornima: Ananya’s best friends in college. Kishore: Ananya’s cousin who lives in the United Arab Emirates. Shreya and Aditya: Kishore’s wife and son. Lily: The cute Filipina girl who is Ananya’s colleague and best friend. Tom: The handsome and funny colleague who is the heartthrob in the firm Ananya works. Sophia: Ananya’s flat mate and friend who is an expert on Zodiac signs.

Sacred Love


Surabhi Jain - 2017
    We all feel the power of love many times in our life. The Power of Love & Marriage, can never be underestimated. Aadya never wanted to remarry after the cold blooded betrayal by her ex-husband. She lost faith in relationships, love and life. Arjun's luck at love was no better, But Destiny had other plans for them. The book is their journey on the path of love, passion and happiness. The story illuminates many facets of love and explore their story of getting true love and trusting in each other.

Paint My Love


Leena Varghese - 2014
     Armaan Malhotra is a celebrity artist with an aversion to commitment in relationships. Unlike his famous works of art that are filled with colours, he is careful to keep his personal life a blank canvas. Zara is a spirited, independent young woman who has carved out a niche for herself professionally. Branded as ‘illegitimate’ since her childhood, she hopes to find happiness in a practical marriage some day. Her mother's indiscretion has haunted her all her life, teaching her pragmatism and independence the hard way. Having known each other as children, Zara finds Armaan arrogant and insensitive in spite of a secret crush she had on him as a teenager. Armaan finds Zara stubborn and defiant even though he feels irresistibly drawn to her. Both detest the sight of each other. Under pressure from Armaan's mother, Zara and Armaan agree on a short-term arranged marriage. Soon, the undercurrent of tension and fierce attraction blows up into a full-fledged battle on their honeymoon. Thrown together in an unexpected situation, they are compelled to alter their prejudiced notions about each other as their marriage begins to take on a different hue from what they had wanted. Could the true colours of love transform their antagonism into deep abiding faith?

Logically Stupid, that's Love


Shikha Kumarr - 2016
    Trust me, I too would have wanted the same as Ms. Stupid, but I can't toss away my hard-work of years for a girl. We would have had a beautiful love story had she not been my boss's daughter.Sahana: I know he’s ambitious and doesn't know his heart well. But I'm sure one day Mr. Logical will come to my way of thinking, and we'll have a beautiful life together thereafter.He flirted with her for five days; she waited for him for five years, only to be shattered irrecoverably one day. Logic seems to be winning the battle, until destiny refuses to move on and adamantly brings them face to face again.In life’s moments of struggle and comfort, the heart and mind must join hands to combat.A love story dedicated to the generation that never values what comes easy. Wish a few logics were a little less stupid. But nevertheless… Logically Stupid, That’s Love.

Love, Again


Shrruti Patole Clarence - 2015
    When her estranged husband suddenly commits suicide she realizes that things wouldn’t be the same again…Shrikanth thought that he was a confirmed bachelor but when his mother refused to get herself treated for cancer unless he got married, he had to get a bride in a hurry.She needed a husband in name, to save her career while he needed to marry to please his mother. Will they find love second time around? Will they lower their shields and succumb to a mutual passion?

Izzy's Cold Feet


Sarah Louise Smith - 2013
    After such a traumatic childhood, all Izzy wants is a normal, happy, settled life, but love is never simple. In the week leading up to her wedding day, Izzy is forced to ask herself who she loves the most. And, given the choice, who would she want to spend her life with?

The Christmas Knot


Barbara Monajem - 2015
    She’s so desperate that she’ll take anything, and besides, she doesn’t believe in ghosts. Little does she know that her new employer is the seducer who lied and deceived her many years ago. Sir Richard Ballister inherited an estate with a ghost and a curse, and every governess he hires leaves within a week. Finally, a woman desperate enough to stay arrives on his doorstep—but she’s the seductress who dropped him many years earlier for a richer man. The last thing Richard and Edwina want is to work together, but they have no choice. Can they overcome the bitterness of the past in time to unravel a centuries-old knot and end the Christmas curse? This novella was originally published in the boxed set, Captivated By His Kiss.

Right Fit Wrong Shoe


Varsha Dixit - 2009
    She falls for her neighbour Aditya Sarin. He is filthy rich and fairly intelligent. She mocks death and suffers for love. Right Fit Wrong Shoes may be Indian to the core, but contains urban language. The humorous book will have you laughing so hard that it will bring tears to your eyes. The book does not have graphic scenes or physical intimacy and the words used are delicate. The funny and romantic book is about a young woman's thoughts about the society she lives in.

A Scandalous Proposition


M.M. George - 2013
    The sparks flying between them sizzle with sexual tension, but when Ranbir puts a scandalous proposition before her, she turns him down spiritedly.However, they have to work together to engineer a happy ending for their siblings, who have fallen madly in love but are too afraid to tell their respective families. The plan they cook up throws them more and more into each other’s company.Can Mira overlook Ranbir’s indecent proposal and give love a chance?