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Looking for a romantic novel by an Indian author? You've come to the right place! India, with its rich cultural heritage and diverse storytelling traditions, has produced some of the most remarkable romantic novels that captivate readers worldwide. In this article, we will explore a few noteworthy Indian authors and their delightful romantic novels that are bound to enchant you.

1. "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri: Immerse yourself in this beautifully crafted novel that explores the complexities of love, identity, and cultural assimilation. Lahiri's exquisite prose and evocative storytelling bring to life the romance between Gogol and Moushumi against the backdrop of Indian and American cultures.

2. "The Palace of Illusions" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni: Step into the enchanting world of Indian mythology and rediscover the epic love story of Mahabharata from a feminist perspective. Divakaruni's retelling focuses on Draupadi, the fiery princess who finds herself torn between her love for Arjuna and her duty as a queen.

3. "The Guide" by R.K. Narayan: Set in rural India, this classic novel portrays the unexpected romance between Raju, a tour guide, and Rosie, a dancer. Narayan's subtle narration and vivid descriptions make this a timeless tale of love, passion, and self-discovery.

4. "Two States: The Story of My Marriage" by Chetan Bhagat: Explore the complexities of intercultural relationships in modern India with Bhagat's bestselling novel. The story follows Krish and Ananya as they navigate personal and societal obstacles to be together, showcasing the power of love and understanding.

5. "A Suitable Boy" by Vikram Seth: Embark on an epic journey through post-independence India as Lata, a spirited young woman, navigates the realms of romance, societal expectations, and the quest for a suitable match. Seth's panoramic storytelling and vivid character development make this novel an unforgettable read.

For more recommendations and a vast collection of Indian romantic novels, you can visit popular book review websites like Goodreads or Amazon's "Indian Romance Novels" section. These platforms provide detailed reviews, ratings, and reader feedback, helping you choose the perfect romantic novel to dive into.

Remember, the world of Indian romance novels is vast and diverse, with countless authors and stories to discover. So, carve out some time, get cozy with a cup of tea, and let the magic of these enchanting novels transport you to a world of love, passion, and unforgettable characters. Happy reading!
Idyllic Country Life with a Funny Scholar Fiction
Idyllic Country Life with a Funny Scholar

Transmigrating to the unfamiliar Da Zhou dynasty, teaching and nurturing students while educating my future husband.

552.17 Million words | 2020-12-06 23:23Update

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Three Betrothals After Three Visits Fiction
Three Betrothals After Three Visits

Protagonist Qiao Weihuan has a crazy mother, a fiancé with another love interest, and a rival in the entertainment industry. Her life is like a constant battle. To make matters worse, a man she had a run-in with eight years ago in Manchester shows up and adds to her troubles... V and the main characters are pure and will have a happy ending. The story is updated irregularly with two chapters a day, occasionally taking a break. PS: The entertainment industry is mostly a façade in the story. The logic is fictional, and any references to business, politics, economics, or aristocracy are all invented and shouldn't be taken seriously.

536.86 Million words | 2021-08-16 23:13Update

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The Talented Lady by the Gate Fiction
The Talented Lady by the Gate

In the country of Jing, talent rules the nation, and scholars are revered. In Linqi County, the declining Lin family is known as the gate to talent. Mei Xueyan is sold to Lin Sanlang as a child bride, with a humble status akin to drifting water and floating duckweed. Her sister-in-law is malicious, her mother-in-law indifferent. She is abused and dies of illness. But divine intervention grants her a second chance with the gift of 'past life memories', saving her from a wretched existence. No longer destined to be insignificant, she enters the imperial examination as a woman, breaking new ground and astonishing the world with her talent. Who says women are inferior to men? Will she overcome her wicked sister-in-law and cold-hearted mother-in-law? Will she withstand the slander and mockery of petty scholars? Will her despicable natal family extort and take advantage of her? With her wit, she composes poems and essays, laughing in the face of the little ghost king. As for her husband, Lin Sanlang... "Physically attractive and not completely devoid of kindness, but just a tasteless side of meat, an overbearing chauvinistic man. To be with him or to leave him?"

43.60 Million words | 2022-01-16 11:15Update

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The Great Wilderness Bull Demon King Fiction
The Great Wilderness Bull Demon King

What kind of bull is this, a mighty and powerful bull! What kind of demon is this, a demon that brings calamity to the world! What kind of king is this, a king that dominates the world! In the ancient wilderness, with numerous races and powerful beings born, a soul from the future drifts into this mythical era, creating his own legendary tale!

374.74 Million words | 2021-10-19 21:28Update

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The Princess Plays Undercover Fiction
The Princess Plays Undercover

She is cold and indifferent, overlooking the bustling world. But her undeniable ability to compete for the world is unmatched. She finds herself caught in the struggle and competition of many, as all four nations believe that whoever possesses her will rule the world. Despite being forced into anger, her natural indifference remains unchanged as she declares, 'I don't seek to rule the world, and no one shall use me to their advantage.' Her true nature is not as serene as it appears on the surface; she also seeks retribution for every wrong. They made her vibrant, but in the end, who will be able to live with her tranquility?

273.65 Million words | 2021-10-17 09:39Update

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Skeleton Illusion Play Picture Fiction
Skeleton Illusion Play Picture

Lin Banxia seemed to have attracted something strange. His solitary home was always filled with strange noises - a knocking sound from an empty closet, a dripping sound from a faucet with no water, and strange chewing sounds outside the window. Until one midnight, he woke up abruptly and opened his eyes to see a snow-white skeleton, crouching on the ceiling of his house, turning its head and grinning at him. This radio drama will be available on Netease Cloud starting from the month day, with updates every day at 11 AM. The inspiration for this story comes from a painting by Li Song, a Southern Song Dynasty painter, titled 'Skeleton Illusion Play Picture'. If interested, you can search for it. Please note that this story is purely fictional, inspired by SCP, Cthulhu, and Call of Cthulhu RPG. Readers are advised not to take it literally. Thanks to Pantietai for providing the adorable cover. The novel will be released on Sunday. Thank you all for your support. The concept is to cherish life. :)

346.02 Million words | 2023-01-13 22:48Update

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Daily Life from Zero Fiction
Daily Life from Zero

There's no such thing as a free lunch, and pie doesn't fall from the sky. Useless and utterly hopeless Xia Yejin complains that her job offer with so-called high salary is just a trap, and a bottomless one at that!

198.92 Million words | 2022-05-09 23:17Update

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Sheng Shi Lady Lord Fiction
Sheng Shi Lady Lord

Have you ever died in a dream? Father murdered, mother committed suicide, brother killed in battle, sister died of illness, only she survived. Wanting to find the mastermind behind it all, but even the person protecting her was shot through the heart by an arrow. The one who claimed to love her had long gone far away. Reborn at the age of thirteen, just before her father's murder. Can she save everything? They are all like wolves and tigers, and she, Luo Rongwan, is not to be trifled with. And you, the lady of the Ni Chang Pavilion, are you beautiful? A certain man is speechless, Rongwan is the most beautiful. The soldiers: General, is that dog-like expression really appropriate?

208.33 Million words | 2020-12-16 20:39Update

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It's Flirting, It's Love Fiction
It's Flirting, It's Love

The novel 'It's Flirting, It's Love' is a gripping and beautifully written story by author Nan Qiao. Free to read online at Pizzfun, it guarantees an enthralling plot and excellent writing style.

154.43 Million words | 2021-11-03 00:50Update

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The Unyielding Little Flower Fiction
The Unyielding Little Flower

A pair of marriage swindlers, fleeing for their lives, fall off a cliff and travel through time. She becomes a beggar girl in this world, while he becomes a handsome and wealthy heir in a powerful family. Fate brings them together once again thirteen years later. They meet, yet do not recognize each other. She keeps her secrets hidden as they spend time together. He struggles with regret and a growing attraction, feeling a strange sense of familiarity. When Flower Unyielding's true identity is revealed, what kind of storms will it stir up? Who among her past and present companions - the sworn brother, the young master of Feiyun Castle, or the enigmatic Lotus-Clad Traveler - will be the one to stand by her side no matter what?

82.88 Million words | 2022-07-29 07:16Update

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Confused Little Adorable Wife Fiction
Confused Little Adorable Wife

Qi Lu avoids joining the military as her grandfather wants by not returning home during college vacation. By chance, she meets Jiang Yu who is on a secret mission, and they fall in love at first sight. Their first encounter leads to her giving him her first kiss and virginity, but he leaves behind a seemingly ordinary necklace. When they meet again, they decide to spend their lives together. However, Qi Lu, who is confused by love, doesn't know that her husband is a soldier. Coincidentally, Qi Lu ends up joining the military, without realizing her instructor is her husband. Qi Lu is dumbfounded when she sees her handsome husband, and her first words are, 'Husband, what are you doing here?' How long can love at first sight last? As they go through the ups and downs of their relationship, Jiang Yu and Qi Lu's affection for each other deepens. Every time they part, they cherish each other more and experience the true essence of love. Let's savor the feast of their love together and let Wild Leaf take you on a journey to feel their happiness!

145.01 Million words | 2021-02-01 21:28Update

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Rebirth Along the Stars Fiction
Rebirth Along the Stars

In her previous life, she was falsely accused of murder and tragically died in a villa. Reborn ten years back, Cui Yuyan gives up her chance to become a popular superstar and instead becomes a low-profile manager. Having experienced the taste of being a superstar, she decides in this second life to create her own celebrity instead of being created by others. She won't let go of anyone who has wronged her, and her best friend Xu Sixin will definitely not be spared. However, the sudden appearance of entertainment tycoon Fang Haochen keeps crossing her path. That handsome guy, we weren't close in the previous life and I'm not interested this time either, can you let it go?

107.48 Million words | 2023-04-19 12:21Update

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A Glance Defined All Fiction
A Glance Defined All

Lin Quanyi, a junior student at the Law School, coincidentally meets Gu Lingxiu, who has just been released from prison, and they end up living under the same roof. She thinks he's a murderer, but still falls deeply in love with him. He thinks she's a pawn in Wang Zekai's scheme, but gradually falls into her trap.

72.89 Million words | 2021-01-13 14:51Update

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Love at First Marriage, Mr. Mu's Deep Affection Fiction
Love at First Marriage, Mr. Mu's Deep Affection

"Stepmother" wants to marry her off to a stranger, who happens to be an old man. When she realizes who he really is, he takes advantage of her while she's drunk and becomes her man! Once again, she falls for him. Afterward, Su Ke angrily exclaims, "Mummyfied corpse! I'll sue you for abducting a young girl!" The man narrows his cold eyes and calmly says, "You are my lawfully wedded wife, acquired with a dowry. Where is the abduction, then?" He tosses two marriage certificates in front of Su Ke and says, "Call me husband." *************** The female lead is not naive or sweet, but she is absolutely spoiled and loved. No cliffhangers! Recommended is the ongoing novel "One Encounter with Mr. Ye Mistakenly Changes a Lifetime".

132.34 Million words | 2020-07-27 19:07Update

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My Husband is Very Hypocritical Fiction
My Husband is Very Hypocritical

【Completed, no worries】Being gay is not scary, what's scary is that my fiancé is one of them, and I am his cannon fodder. Mu Tianxue, who is experiencing karmic retribution for her actions in her previous life, was left by her gay fiancé a few days before their wedding, leaving her speechless. Six months later, Tang Xi, a handsome man she hasn't seen in ten years, suddenly proposes to her, and her mother directly sends her off. She is clearly being used as a pawn! Isn't love just about loving and kissing each other? It's just a game, not to be taken seriously, so there won't be any pain if we break up. But wait, she seems to be taking it seriously. They say there is no true love in wealthy families, and she took it seriously. That's why she got hurt, and the feeling is quite satisfying! In great pain, she wants to end her miserable life on her own, but unfortunately her two sons are not reliable. Can she stuff them back into their dad's stomach if they seduce outsiders and bully their own mother?

443.34 Million words | 2020-12-19 20:07Update

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Monster Stocks Fiction
Monster Stocks

Those who are skilled at trading monster stocks can invest in a motorcycle and return in a Mercedes-Benz. Those who are not skilled at trading monster stocks will have the opposite outcome. The protagonist Wang Bin, driving a BMW, invests in two monster stocks. Two years later, he returns with a new city and a bunch of beautiful women from N nation.

48.18 Million words | 2020-08-25 21:16Update

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Reborn Lady's Splendor Fiction
Reborn Lady's Splendor

While others are reborn with grievances and revenge, Ruan Yuan is someone who gives others grievances and makes them want to be reborn to seek revenge on her. And so, she is reborn. Ruan Yuan is a bit confused but has no choice but to accept it. Reflecting on her past life, Ruan Yuan realizes that she achieved everything she wanted through her own efforts. The only thing that didn't go well was that her husband didn't love her. Ruan Yuan clenches her lips, but she didn't make things easy for that man in her previous life either. Therefore, in this life, Ruan Yuan plans to make up for her cousin who was exploited by her in the past life. Ruan Yuan, who abandoned love, will strive to climb the ranks among her cousin!

584.59 Million words | 2022-01-09 12:14Update

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End of the World Stroll Fiction
End of the World Stroll

Princess Su Zi of the Hai Ming Star escapes from her wedding and enters a wormhole, accidentally landing on a zombie-infested Earth. While you fear the zombies, I fear nothing. Su Zi goes to great lengths to collect enough energy stones from the zombies' brains to successfully activate the spaceship. But when she gathers enough energy stones and prepares to leave Earth, her heart remains in a corner of the planet. There is space...

439.18 Million words | 2021-02-06 02:58Update

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Noble Family Plot: Strongly Pampered Contracted Little Wife Fiction
Noble Family Plot: Strongly Pampered Contracted Little Wife

【Authorized for Online Sales by Chinese Online】 'Woman, let's make a deal?' Abandoned by her parents due to their declining family fortune, she sells herself to save her sister. She becomes his strongest pawn. 'Sick pervert, what do you want? Get off me!' That night, he drugged her, and they tangled intimately, yet he left her untouched. 'You finally came...' As an enchantress, she becomes his younger brother's underground lover at his behest. 'Xia Haitong, remember your life belongs to me, don't even think about escaping!' He continuously uses and hurts her, and she can only endure it silently, resisting him in secret. 'Ye Chengxuan, our relationship ends here, with no debts to each other!' After helping him obtain everything, she resolutely leaves. Watching her happily hold hands with her brother, his heart bleeds, but he cannot say those three words. 【Early stages: lighthearted, middle stages: heart-wrenching, ending: one-on-one】

459.70 Million words | 2023-04-17 11:35Update

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The Courtyard Beauty Fiction
The Courtyard Beauty

Zhao Xiu has a brother who is a marquis, and she has everything: family background, looks, talent, skills in women's arts, and capabilities. But she knows that in the eyes of others, she is still just a mediocre noble daughter, unable to compare with those noble young ladies. But... who wants to compare with them?!

228.32 Million words | 2021-03-05 02:52Update

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