Shoma started reading Mills and Boon® romances at the age of eleven, borrowing them from neighbours so that her parents didn’t find out. At that time the thought of writing one herself never entered her head. But a couple of years ago Shoma took up writing and was amazed at how much she enjoyed it. Now she works at her banking job through the week, and tries to balance writing with household chores during weekends. Her family has been unfailingly supportive of her latest... more
Shoma started reading Mills and Boon® romances at the age of eleven, borrowing them from neighbours so that her parents didn’t find out. At that time the thought of writing one herself never entered her head. But a couple of years ago Shoma took up writing and was amazed at how much she enjoyed it. Now she works at her banking job through the week, and tries to balance writing with household chores during weekends. Her family has been unfailingly supportive of her latest hobby.
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Jilted at the altar, Shefali Khanna should be humiliated; instead she takes the opportunity with two hands and plans to start all over again – this time on her terms. Top of the priority list – do not tumble headfirst into another relationship!
But even moving from Delhi to the countryside can't keep Shefali out of trouble, especially when she catches the eye of devastatingly handsome local celeb Neil Mitra! There is no way she could risk a scandal already! He may be gorgeous, but he's totally off limits…right?
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When Tara Sundaram learns that her father has found her the perfect husband she is not convinced. She may be from a traditional Indian family, but she is far from conventional… Perhaps she should check out her future husband in secret (just in case!)?
Bumping into Vikram Krishnan – all six feet of deliciousness – Tara's blushes betray her outward coolness – maybe marriage to Vikram will have its perks! But before she says 'yes', Tara has a few little rules for her husband–to–be.
Only she hadn't counted on Vikram being just as keen to throw out the rule book as her…!
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Shweta thought she would have the whole marriage–and–kids thing sorted by now. But she couldn't be more wrong! So when she bumps into Nikhil, the bad boy from her past who still sets her pulse racing, she can't resist flirting with danger...
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