[ON HOLD] Arvinda his widowed bride (Rising in Ruins) Royal secrets #1 book 3 Arvinda, an 21-year-old girl burdened by shattered dreams, sacrifices everything for her parents only to face betrayal and humiliation. Forced into a marriage with a 35-year-old village sarpanch, her life becomes a daily torment. After losing her unborn child, she escapes the nightmare, determined to reclaim her dignity. Aaradhya Singh Rathore, the lost prince of Rajasthan, became a legend in the shadows. At 15, an accident stripped him of his title and family, forcing him to rebuild from nothing. Now, as the ruthless leader of the Italian mafia and a powerful businessman, he rules with fear and authority. Sixteen years later, fate pulls him back to India, to the family and people he left behind. Bound by blood but hardened by life. When Arvinda, shattered by betrayal and despair, flees her cruel reality, fate leads her to Aaradhya-a man with a penchant for breaking others to maintain his power. Bound by destiny in an unexpected marriage, their worlds collide in a battle of pain and resilience. Will Aaradhya shatter what little remains of Arvinda's fractured soul, or will he uncover a strength within himself to heal what he has never known how to cherish? In this union of broken hearts, the line between destruction and redemption blurs, forcing both to confront their deepest scars. Aaradhya X Arvinda (आराध्य x अरविन्दा) Kindly read the first book of the Royal Secrets series (beneath the veil of love) to get to know Aaradhya and the Rathores better. It's a standalone, but I highly recommend reading it-you won't be disappointed!

Blurb: Naiya Arjun singh Rathore, the beautiful, bubbly, and chaotic princess of Rajasthan, is adored by all, living a life of luxury and love. But everything changes when her path crosses with the one person she despises-Zain Parker. Zain, the ruthless leader of a powerful mafia team, is feared for his brilliant mind and unmatched skills in battle. Yet behind the cold exterior lies a man shattered by the loss of his first love, making him more dangerous than ever. When his world collides with Naiya's, a princess he loathes because of her family, sparks fly. Their destinies are intertwined in a web of hate, passion, and unhealed wounds. Will they succumb to the clash of their worlds, or will the force of their meeting ignite a flame neither can control? "Reign of Love" is a thrilling tale of power, revenge, and the unexpected bond that forms between two souls from opposing worlds. Zain X Naiya (नैया ) Tropes: enemies to lover Mafia ML X princess FL Grumpy X sunshine Agegape

Kaya Deewan has spent her life cloaked in darkness, haunted by her past and driven by a relentless determination to keep the world at arm's length. She's carved out a life where control is everything, and vulnerability is a weakness she can't afford . But everything changes when she crosses paths with Vihaan Singh Rathore, a prince whose brightness is impossible to ignore. With his carefree, golden-hearted nature, Vihaan becomes the sunshine that challenges the shadows of Kaya's world. Their personalities clash like fire and ice, neither willing to bend, yet a powerful force pulls them together. As their worlds collide, the lines between enemy and ally blur. But with hidden truths threatening to tear them apart, will the prince's light be enough to save Kaya, or will their royal clash destroy everything they've fought for? kaya X vihaan Tropes; Enemies to lover reverse grumpy X sunshine past Secrets

[You've seen many men beg for forgiveness, but this time, watch a woman fight hard to win back her man's trust.] ----------:-------:-------- Samhita's pov The corners of my mouth curved further upward. By the time I walked out of Rathore Palace, I wouldn't just have the diamond. I'd have the satisfaction of knowing that I had defeated Agastya Singh Rathore on his own turf, beneath his own nose, in his own game Agastya's pov She was a vision-a goddess draped in simplicity. **** Stop running, Mrs. Rathore" he murmured, his voice softer now, almost tender. "The more you resist, the more I'll pull you closer." ________________ "When the king of hearts meets the princess of shadows, only one will emerge unscathed." (Started 4 December 2024) Most impressive ranking 39 in india out of 64.1k stories (14/01/2025)