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Ishika, a struggling actress with a string if disastrous relationships behind her, has given up hope of ever finding true love. She disdains the idea of marriage as life insurance policy and being seen as sex object by the men in her life. Mohan, a modest schoolteacher nursing a heartbreak that might never go away, has closed himself to the possibility of ever finding love ever again. With love he has also shut out the prospect of sexual intimacy ofor good. Being in their thirties and sharing an uneasy equation with mumbai the city in which they have faced their demons Ishika and Mohan strike up an unlikely friendship. Eventually this prompts Mohan to propose a Platonic Marriage: One in which they will be heartfelt companions to each other on mental, emotional and spiritual levels all except sexcual. After several reservations, Ishika accepts Mohan's proposal. But will Ishika and MOhan eventually succumb to the tug of desire or does life have even bigger surprises for them than having found each other?
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Ishika, a struggling actress with a string if disastrous relationships behind her, has given up hope of ever finding true love. She disdains the idea of marriage as life insurance policy and being seen as sex object by the men in her life.
Mohan, a modest schoolteacher nursing a heartbreak that might never go away, has closed himself to the possibility of ever finding love ever again. With love he has also shut out the prospect of sexual intimacy ofor good.
Being in their thirties and sharing an uneasy equation with mumbai the city in which they have faced their demons Ishika and Mohan strike up an unlikely friendship. Eventually this prompts Mohan to propose a Platonic Marriage: One in which they will be heartfelt companions to each other on mental, emotional and spiritual levels all except sexcual. After several reservations, Ishika accepts Mohan's proposal.
But will Ishika and MOhan eventually succumb to the tug of desire or does life have even bigger surprises for them than having found each other?
Book Details
Priyee Chaarusheele
- Author Name:
Nagaraja Vastarey
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- Description: ಐಳ ಮತ್ತು ಮಾತಂಗಿ ಎನ್ನುವ ಒಂದು ಯುವ ಜೋಡಿ, ಪುರಿಯ ಜಗನ್ನಾಥ ಮಂದಿರದ ಸುತ್ತಲೂ ಒಂದು ಸಂಜೆ ಕಳೆಯುವ ಈ ಅಪರೂಪದ ಪ್ರೇಮಕಥನವು, ಕನ್ನಡಕ್ಕೆ ಹೊಸದೇ ಒಂದು ಬಗೆಯ ಕಾದಂಬರಿಯ ಜಗತ್ತನ್ನು ತೆರೆದು ಕೊಟ್ಟಿದೆ. ನಾಗರಾಜ ವಸ್ತಾರೆಯವರ ಅಪರೂಪದ ಕಾವ್ಯಮಯ ಭಾಷೆಯು ಈ ಕಾದಂಬರಿಯ ಉದ್ದಕ್ಕೂ ವಿಶೇಷ ಮೆರುಗನ್ನು ನೀಡಿದೆ.
Hues of Modern Love
- Author Name:
Paras
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- Description: Have you ever got a chance to ask for an apology? Is your ex still suffering from the things you did? Had you ever loved anyone more than your life? Did you ever thought of realizing after a breakup that whatever you did was wrong? If answers to these questions are confusing than the two characters of this book will take you to the new ride of love and they will teach you on how to indulge into love in a better way. They will explain you the real meaning of modern love. While the journey to New Delhi both of them meet each other at the railway station and turned friends. They booze, fight and did mischievous things together but later on a girl named zoiba entered b/w two and was a third member in their group. As she was outspoken and friendly she slowly bent there talks to relationship and love. Agreeing to what she said all three started discussing about love, relationship and romance. Joy and cheery realized there love for ex was strong but it was late enough for an apology to be granted. Find out what they will do to get back everything to normal. Will zoiba help them or she will just listen to their pain and will ignore it
Kurinji Malar
- Author Name:
Na. Parthasarathy +1
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- Description: On a rock on the road to a hill temple are carved the names 'Aravindan' and 'Poorani'. Barely out of her teens, Poorani is plunged into crisis with the sudden passing of her father. As she brings her life back on course, fate arranges a meeting with Aravindan. Gentle and idealistic, Aravindan makes it his goal to right the wrongs in society. Spirited and refined, Poorani blazes a trail to recognition and renown with her public-speaking knowhow. Their friendship soon blossoms into love. But can a world riddled with opportunism and deceit ever hold their dreams and ideals? Written more than six decades ago and set in Madurai and the surrounding areas of the Tamil land, this classic romance – peopled by an array of compelling characters – was first serialized in a magazine in the 1960s and later attained further popularity on-screen. Believed to be Na. Parthasarathy's magnum opus, Kurinji Malar, is a sweeping saga that conjures an unforgettable landscape of hope and heartbreak – a delicate balance only a master storyteller can offer.
Howrah Bridge
- Author Name:
Anup Jetty
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- Description: It is story of a married couple in kolkatta
Ashk se Ishq tak
- Author Name:
Aryan Suvada
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- Description: "मुझसे दिल्लगी की बातें न कर, मुझसे इश्क की साजिशें न कर, मैं हूँ काफिर इश्क की, मुझसे वफ़ा की उम्मीद न कर।"कहते हैं, मोहब्बत अपने बन्दे खुद चुनती है। उन्हें भी मोहब्बत ने ही चुना था। प्यार की सच्चाई से बेरुख, 'रिया' और प्रेम-गुरु 'अजय',जब मिले तब क्या हुआ? अश्क या इश्क!आधुनिक रहन-सहन, सिर्फ हमारे जीवन को ही प्रभावित नहीं करता, बल्कि कभी-कभी हमारे मन तक में ऐसा कुठाराघात कर जाता है, जिसके घाव समय के साथ नहीं भरते। ऐसे ही घावों से घिरी थी, रिया खुराना और प्यार को धर्म और ईमान की तरह पूजने वाले अजय चौहान की प्रेम कहानी। अजय की जुबान में समझें तो, "कहते हैं लोग, प्यार का पहला अक्षर अधूरा होता है। प्यार करके देखो। क्या पता! वह खुद अधूरा रहकर, तुम को पूरा कर दे।"क्या प्यार का पहला आधा अक्षर, रिया और अजय को पूरा करेगा या...? पढ़िए नए जमाने की ज़रा हटकर प्रेम कहानी... अश्क से इश्क तक
Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
- Author Name:
Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma
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- Description: "‘‘कौन जानता है, भविष्य में हमारे लिए क्या लिखा है!’’ रिया ने कहा। मैं उसके अंतिम वाक्य से कुछ हैरान हो गया था। मुझे तो लगा था, हमने अपने भविष्य के बारे में निर्णय पहले ही ले लिया है। एक मध्य वर्गीय परिवार से आया पंकज समझता है कि उसके जीवन की दिशा निर्धारित हो चुकी है—इंजीनियरिंग की डिग्री लेना, अपने प्यार—रिया—से शादी करना और दिल्ली में चैन से जीवन बिताना। लेकिन जब रिया उच्च शिक्षा के लिए विदेश जाने का निर्णय लेती है तो उसकी योजना में बाधा आ जाती है। फिर भी, अपनी प्रतिबद्धता को निभाते हुए वह रिया का इंतजार करने का वादा करता है। लेकिन जमशेदपुर में नौकरी करने के दौरान, वह अपने बॉस की बेटी काजल के निकट आ जाता है और उसके समाज सेवा के काम में उसकी सहायता करने लगता है। 1990 के दशक में भारत के बदलते आर्थिक व धार्मिक माहौल के बीच वह एक यात्रा पर जाता है, जो न सिर्फ उसे ग्रामीण जीवन की झाँकी दिखाती है, बल्कि प्यार और जीवन के प्रति एक नया दृष्टिकोण भी प्रदान करती है। ‘हम हैं राही प्यार के’ न सिर्फ 1990 के दशक के भारत की झलक दिखाती है, बल्कि यह भी बताती है कि कभी-कभी बहुत सोच-समझकर बनाई गई योजना की असफलता जीवन की सबसे खूबसूरत घटना बन जाती है। "
Few Things Left Unsaid
- Author Name:
Sudeep Nagarkar
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- Description: Aditya is a confused soul. He is unclear about his ambitions or goals in life. He hates engineering from the core of his heart, but destiny has other plans for him as he ends up in an engineering college despite his wishes. Aditya’s search for true love comes to a halt when he runs into Riya, a fellow college student. Just when things are going great between the two, an unexpected tragedy strikes. Will their love be able to fight against the odds? An uplifting story about finding and losing love, Few Things Left Unsaid is sure to tug at your heartstrings.
A Face For You
- Author Name:
Preeti Bose
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- Description: What happens when inhibited Itika meets alluring Aryan at her new job? Undeniable flaming hot sparks fly between them and soon Itika wonders — Is he the man of my dreams? Will an affair with her senior take her down a path she can’t come back from? Is it too good to be something real? Will their pasts return to haunt them or is there a spark of a future together? There’s betrayal. Secrets. And illicit heady passion that crosses all restraint. Will Itika and Aryan end up together or be torn by these secrets, both his and hers? A Face for You is an evocative and intense flaming hot romance, which will reel you into the world of Itika and Aryan with a glimpse of shifting state of marriages in present-day society. But more than that, it tells you— love is never what you imagine it to be!
While We Wait
- Author Name:
Durjoy Datta
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- Description: It’s not a choice; it’s just what happened. It’s not a conversation; it’s shared silences. They don’t heal each other; they just make it bearable. And, they’re still there . . . Two broken souls. Together―yet alone. Yet together. When life takes the call for Aditi and Raghav and turns their worlds upside-down, they have no other choice but to hold on to each other; to find solace in shared pain. What emerges is a new pattern and they find a way―not just to cope but to keep that heart-shaped hole in their chests safe from further destruction. While We Wait is a gripping story that gives love and togetherness a new emotional note.
Amma's Diary
- Author Name:
Ravi Mantri +1
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- Description: “What if we dared to read the pages of our mothers’ forgotten stories? What might we learn if we saw them not as the silent anchors of our homes, but as individuals shaped by desire, heartbreak, and the hope of second chances?” Sarika and her son Jittu’s life changes as the new neighbors move in. Gitanjali, their young neighbor soon strikes a chord with Sarika, only to realise she is the daughter of Abhiram Naidu, her long-lost love. Sarika’s past flashes in front of her. It was in early college that Sarika and Abhiram met and fell in love. They would plan their great escapades and professed love until circumstances forced them apart. Sarika eventually married Nandagopal and Ram, Poojitha. Years later Gitanjali comes across her mother’s diary to find the riveting love story of Ram and Sarika. As life finds Ram and Sarika at a crossroad once again, will they dare to embrace this second chance at love, or will the shadows of their past keep them apart? An elegy for the unspoken lives, Amma’s diary is a rediscovery of a long-lost love story. It becomes a chronicle of time and memory inherited by the weight of choices made and unmade. It is a novel that speaks to the ache of things unsaid, and the healing that comes when old silences are finally broken.
Love The Midas Touch
- Author Name:
Jarna Hemnani
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- Description: Divya and Vikrant have been friends for years. Divya fell in love with Vikrant, whom she never met in real life but who existed in her virtual world. She loved him beyond her imagination; however, as it was destined, Vikrant could not decide on his feelings and bring stability. Divya has been waiting for years for Vikrant to realize his true feelings. Should she wait for Vikrant? How long can a girl be in a situation of to be or not to be? Was it the right time to forgive and forget, and was it worth the wait? Will they come together for real, or will fate keep them apart forever? Unravel their story to discover the answer.
Aaine Me Sach Dikhta Hai
- Author Name:
Gajendra Singh Verdhman
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- Description: "एक बात समझ में नहीं आई कि, ख़ुद कभी इमानदार रहे नहीं और उससे ईमानदारी, वफादारी, पारदर्शिता की अपेक्षा करते रहे। तुमको क्यार लगता है, ये सब एकतरफा होता है ? अरे ! ये सब पाना है तो अपने आपको भी उसी तरह बनाना होता है। ये तो आपसी विश्वाेस का संबंध है। विश्वा स दो, विश्वाास लो। अगर इतना ही समझ चुके थे उसे, तो इस रिश्तेव से बाहर हो जाते ? वैसे चले तो गए ही थे उसकी ज़िंदगी से, तो जी लेने देते उसे भी अपनी ज़िंदगी ?
Wohi Chota Sa Tircha Daant
- Author Name:
Ram Pujari
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- Description: नब्बे के दशक के पहाड़ी क़स्बों में, स्कूल की घंटियों और प्रार्थनाओं के बीच जन्म लेती है एक मासूम प्रेम कहानी। कृष्ण - गलतफहमियों, टूटे रिश्तों और किशोरावस्था की भटकन से जूझता हुआ लड़का श्रावणी - शांत, संवेदनशील, अपने अकेलेपन और क़स्बों की अफवाहों के बीच खड़ी एक लड़की पहली नज़र का आकर्षण धीरे धीरे भरोसे, चाहत और दर्द में बदलता है। यह उपन्यास सिर्फ़ स्कूल वाला इश्क़ नहीं, बल्कि उस उम्र का सच है, जहाँ हर भावना गहरी होती है और हर गलती भारी पड़ती है। "वही छोटा सा तिरछा दाँत" यादों, पछतावों और पहले प्यार की कहानी है, जो मुस्कुराते हुए भी भीतर तक चुभ जाती है।
We are Perfect
- Author Name:
Deepa Tripathi
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- Description: "तू जिगर भी है मेरी जान भी, है तुझ पे दिल कुर्बान भी किसी दुआ का तू असर लगे तेरे बिन ज़िन्दगी बेअसर लगे।" प्यार करने वाले अक्सर शुरूआत में इसी तरह की बातें करते हैं लेकिन बाद में ये बातें उस वक़्त बेमानी लगने लगती हैं जब प्यार के ये पंछी अपना बसेरा अलग-अलग बना लेते हैं। यश और योगिता ने भी तो यही किया... एक दूसरे से बेपनाह मोहब्बत की... संग जीने-मरने की कसमें खाई... लेकिन जाने किसकी नज़र उनके प्यार को लग गई और इन्होंने एक दूसरे से अलग होने का फ़ैसला ले लिया। अपनी नई ज़िन्दगी की तरफ़ बढ़ चुके इनके क़दम क्या वापस लौटेंगे?
I Wish I Never Met You
- Author Name:
Ankit Mishra +1
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- Description: "I Wish I Never Met You" is a stirring novel rooted in the bustling city of Mumbai, where the interwoven lives of three characters—Sahil, Sana, and Ankit—unfold in a tapestry rich with love, friendship, and the complex emotions that accompany them. This narrative, inspired by true events, draws readers into the heart of Mumbai, capturing its vivid essence through the experiences of its protagonists. Sahil, the main character, navigates the tumultuous waters of love, steering through moments of intense passion and profound understanding, while grappling with the challenges and revelations that love inevitably brings. Sana, as the second lead, brings a unique perspective on love’s enduring nature and its capacity to both heal and harm. Ankit, the third key player in this intricate story, adds depth to the narrative by showcasing the multifaceted nature of human relationships and the lessons learned from them. Through a series of poignant events and emotional highs and lows, "I Wish I Never Met You" delves into the essence of human connections. The novel illuminates the idea that love, in all its forms, is a powerful force capable of prompting immense personal growth and, simultaneously, profound reflection. The story examines not just the joy and exhilaration that love can bring, but also the pain, the regret, and the introspection that often accompanies failed relationships and lost connections. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Mumbai, the story paints a realistic picture of contemporary life in this dynamic city, capturing the pulse of its streets and the souls of its dwellers. Through the journeys of Sahil, Sana, and Ankit, the novel explores the myriad ways in which love influences our decisions, shapes our interactions, and forever alters the course of our lives. "I Wish I Never Met You" is a testament to the enduring power of love and the indelible mark it leaves on the human heart.
And Then She Unloved Me
- Author Name:
Pratik Sharma
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- Description: Pratik is an aspirant actor from Jalandhar, Punjab. He works as an IELTS trainer to financially support his family and himself. The young and dedicated boy thinks life to be much more complex than it actually is. His own idiocy and immature decisions lead to create chaos in his and life of people around him. Lesser he knew that to escape from Karma is impossible. Thus, till the time he understands what life is, he is left all alone.
I Am Sorry My Love
- Author Name:
Dr. Priyanka Sinha
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- Description: Raghav Malhotra has everything a guy could ask for – talent, influence, money. All that’s missing is companionship. In walks Siya Srivastav, a gorgeous BJMC student from Varanasi. One look at her and it’s love at first sight. But not all love stories are headed towards a ‘happily ever after’. The problem? It’s not love, it’s obsession. Raghav is besotted with her to a point where he can do anything to own her. His maniacal pursuit of unrequited love turns him into a stalker... and then a monster, shaking the very foundation of trust and friendship. How far will he go to quench his thirst of possession? Will he succeed in his endeavour, or will he succumb to the vagaries of destiny? Read I am sorry… my love to find out..
Profound Passion Across The Border
- Author Name:
Maninder Singh
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- Description: This is a cross-border love story of Samar and Ziya who live in two different but neighbouring countries. Their relationship also strengthens the adage that love knows no boundaries, religion, caste, colour, etc. This book is a journey of emotions which I have experienced while writing it and I hope the reader will relish it while going through it.
Dil Raazi Ishqbaazi
- Author Name:
Anuj Tiwari
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- Description: क्या जिंदगी के नियमों और शर्तों के बाद भी आप उसे आसानी से गुजार सकते हैं? या उसकी वैधानिक चेतावनियों के बावजूद खुलकर सपने देख सकते हैं और उसे पूरी तरह जी सकते हैं? यह उपन्यास एक ऐसी युवा जोड़ी की कहानी है जो मानती है कि जीवन में कोई रिप्ले या रिवाइंड बटन नहीं होता। अनुज ने कभी सोचा भी नहीं था कि उस जिंदादिल पाखी के लिए उसके एहसास एक दिन उसकी कल्पना से परे परवान चढ़ेंगे जो प्यार में यकीन तक नहीं करती थी। अभी सबकुछ ठीक होता दिख रहा था कि हमेशा की तरह जिंदगी उनके मंसूबों पर पानी फेरने लगती है। आसान शब्दों में यह कहानी हमें परिवार, भरोसा, समर्पण और दोस्ती के महत्त्व को बताती है। ‘किसी से प्यार करना मुश्किल नहीं, मगर सच्चा साहस सदा के लिए उसका हो जाने में है।’
Indiyaapa : When Bollywood Met Reality
- Author Name:
Vinod Dubey
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- Description: Hi, I'm Sagar, a young Indian male having a typical middle-class small-town upbringing. Like scores of my contemporaries, I too have been brainwashed to worry not only about my family at my cost but also worry about what neighbourhood busybody Sharma aunty will think of me. I dream about being less boring & more outgoing like my friend ‘Raju Bhaiya’, a budding student leader, who doesn't give a damn for anyone including neighbour nosy parkers like our beloved Sharma aunty. From the banks of Ganga in Banaras, the destiny took me to the vast oceans of merchant navy. As I was contentedly living in a siloed middle-class existence, something happened. I was besotted by ‘Bhakti’ at the very first glance while waiting for my turn at a mobile phone service centre. ‘One moment has power to change one's life.’ Was this mine? Embark on the rollercoaster ride of a love story that most of you will relate to.
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