Best Love Story Novels By Indian Authors: 25 Books You Must Read
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Some of the best love story novels by indian authors are major mush works. But there is something about love stories that entices us, it is perhaps the lovey-dovey words or the sweet charm or the characters or the plot. In recent times, Indian literary scene has seen its own share of some amazing romantic novels. There have been some good romantic novels by Indian authors, and then there are some that are absolutely the best. We present to you the best love story novels by Indian authors.
1. 2 States: The Story Of My Marriage
Author: Chetan Bhagat
Okay, let’s start with the one of the most popular best love story novels by indian authors. Guess this one does need much of an elaborate introduction thanks to its popular motion picture adaptation. It is Chetan Bhagat’s own love story where he shares the challenges faced two people from two different cultures/states when it comes tying the knot. It is can be considered as one of the best love storynovels of all time.
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2. Law of Averages: A Hilarious Love Story – Filmi Ishtyle
Author: Kshitish Padhy
Yes, it has long title but justifies every bit. The story is about Ritwik, your average next door guy, who is trying to make a mark in the comic book industry. He meets a girl named Shubhangi one day and is determined to marry the girl. To do so, he has to first impress his future father-in-law. So does the father-in-law approve of his probable son-in-law? Well, that is in fact the most interesting bit of this adorable romantic novel.
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3. 14th Feb: A Love Story
Author: Veena C
This winner among best love story novels by indian authors is the debut novel by the author. It follows the quests of Sanjay who plans to fulfil his American dream. The Chennai-based guy soon find his efforts fading away with no results up till one 14th February (Valentine’s Day) when he meets a girl named Gayatri. What happens next makes the crux of this wonderful love story by an Indian author.
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4. You Were My Crush! Till You Said You Love Me!
Author: Durjoy Datta
This one is from the popular Indian romantic novel writer Durjoy Datta. The novel portrays the tale of a lazy rich spoilt brat named Benoy. Benoy is the rich guy who is lazy and pretentious. One day he meets a girl who keeps pushing him away in spite of him falling in love with her for true. So will she accept him finally? Or will the poor fellow just get friendzoned?! Read the novel for more.
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5. It Started With a Friend Request
Author: Sudeep Nagarkar
As the name of the book suggests, it is one of the best love story novels by indian authors of online love. In this story, we meet Akash, who has a preference for girls with conservative values. One day, he happens to encounter a free-spirited girl Aleesha at a disco. They exchange their Blackberry PINs to stay in touch but then the love story is not as simple as it seems since there are some more characters that show up. The point now is whether they will play a catalyst for Akash and Aleesha’s love or turn up to be detractors.
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6. …But I Love You
Author: Niyoti Khilare
It’s love tale of Aditya, a shrewd boy, and Samishtha, a sweet girl. In spite of different mind-sets they fall in love when they are still in college. As expected, they always end up arguing even on the simplest matters due to their contrasting ideologies. Their arguments always end with a kiss until one day, after 11 years of relationship, they realise they are close yet feel so far away. Have they reached a saturation point in their love? Or is it something else? They have to figure it out soon!
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7. A Half Baked Love Story
Author: Anurag Garg
While the name might suggest otherwise, this one makes an interesting read in case you are looking for a nice love story by an Indian author. The narrative begins with Aarav sitting with his friends on New Year’s Eve and getting drunk. In his inebriated state, he narrates his love story with Anamika to his friends, and the story then goes back to the past tense. The thing is when we return back to the present, does Aarav still have a relationship with Anamika or is he just grieving about lost love? Things are not as it seems, and you’ve got to read this one.
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8. Untruly Yours
Author: Smita Shetty
If you love reading books with relatable characters, then this one must be on your best love story novels by indian authors list. It tells the story of Natasha, a Bengali woman married to a Tamilian guy named Rakesh. The couple are NRIs, and both are equally absorbed in their professional worlds. Natasha yearns for romance, excitement and companionship but Rakesh seems too busy in his world. She makes a chance visit to India with one of her handsome colleague and bumps into an ex-flame in India. Will Natasha have a self-discovery about love or will she have to make a choice?
You should really be buying this one right away.
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9. Hold My Hand
Author: Durjoy Datta
Another one of the best love story novels by indian authors, again by Durjoy Datta. This one is a touching love story about Deep and Ahana. Deep is a young man who enjoys spending time with books rather than human beings. One day, he gets an internship offer in Hong Kong where he meets an Indian girl Ahana. She is a beautiful woman but is blind. Deep and Ahana explore Hong Kong together, slowly falling in love. But one day, Ahana’s ex-boyfriend comes into the picture. Now how does Deep deal with things?
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10. Someone Like You
Author: Nikita Singh
It is an interesting love story about love, friendship and betrayal. Niharika is a fresh entrant to the college, and in the first few days becomes friends with a shy guy named Tanmay. Tanmay is a good guy but not boyfriend material so therefore Niharika starts dating Akshat. But as time passes by, Akshat starts revealing his true colours. At the same time, Niharika notices a transformation in her bestie Tanmay. Was Tanmay actually the right guy for her? She strives to find an answer and this is her tale.
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11. My EX Fell in Love
Author: Shubham Choudhary
It is a cute college life story of Yatharth, a studious junior researcher, who has a group of friends who are a mixed bag. Although Yatharth knows everything about the topics he studies, he has trouble fathoming love. Thanks to the coaxing of his friend, he falls in love with a girl Sanchita, who is a sweet and sentimental girl. It is first love for both of them. Will they be able to handle the pressures that accompany it or will they be left with a heartbreak? A lovely romantic story with ample pinch of humour.
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12. The Promise
Author: Nikita Singh
It is a love story full of turmoil but with a message that true love always perseveres. In this book, we meet Sambhavi Sen, a young interior designer who happens to have a chance encounter with Arjun Datta, who is a young and grumpy businessman but with an interesting persona. In spite of their differences, they fall in love. Things go smooth till the point when Sambhavi makes a shocking revelation to Arjun. You will be holding your breath till you have Arjun’s reaction to it. This one is again a must read for the best love story novels by indian authors.
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13. The Girl I Last Loved
Author: Smita Kaushik
This romantic novel tells the story of Akash and Kasam who keep bumping into each other at various points in life. While Akash has always been in love with Kasam, she always seemed out of reach for him. As life moves on, Akash finds out that his ignorance for his love towards Kasam has become a fight with love itself. Things reach a point that he has to decide whether to propose to her or let go of his love forever. What makes this love story interesting is that it follows the journey of Akash’s secret love for ten years. Do buy this one.
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14. Just Married, Please Excuse
Author: Yashodhara Lal
This is one is a light-hearted book about the challenges mismatched individuals face in matrimony. The protagonist of the book Yashodhara (named after the author) is a city girl who ties the knot with a small town guy named Vijay. The two never agree on anything and argue most of the time. With the arrival of their daughter, their arguments move to the next level since the couple have contrasting views on parenthood. Will the constant bickering bring an end to their marriage? Or will they ‘adjust’?
Surely an interesting read with some decent amount of humour in it.
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15. The Thing Between U & Me
Author: Sagar Sahu
It is a cute love story of Saransh and Samvedna, who fall in love in spite of their opposite characters. While Saransh is a saucy guy, Samvedna on the other hand is a simple-minded girl with tons of innocence. The love story continues with bits of humour here and there till the last moment where things go awry. In the end, Saransh has to choose between Samvedna and something that he had always wanted. It is a choice that would impact his life as much as it would impacts Samvedna’s. Definitely on of the best love story novels by indian authors.
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16. Arranged Love
Author: Parul A. Mittal
In this story, we meet Suhaani, who is living her life as an NRI in the US. She has everything, even in the love department, since she is dating a handsome Indian American guy. But one day she finds herself packing her bags, and back with her parents in India. To her surprise, her parents announce that they have chosen a guy for her to marry. She pulls her socks up to ensure she rejects the guy in every way but before she makes her move, the guy rejects her. It’s now up to Suhaani to decide how she should react. An interesting love story full of funny elements.
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17. A Lot like Love… a li’l like chocolate
Author: Sumrit Shahi
This one tells the story of Arnika and Shadab, two childhood sweethearts whose love passes the test of time. They stay committed to each other in spite of how far they move in their lives. As time passes by, they realise that they will have to move away to different locations to pursue their dreams. Their love withstood the test of time, but can it handle long distance? Arnika and Shadab have to work on a plan to ensure that.
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18. Accidentally In Love
Author: Nikita Singh
This is another brilliant on our list of best love story novels by indian authors by the popular Indian author Nikita Singh where she tells the tale of Chhavi, a young woman who had just made her career in the world of modelling. Chhavi soon finds herself feeling attracted towards Tushar, a fashion photographer. But since she does not believe in love, the duo decide to have a no-strings relationship. As time passes by, Chhavi realises that Tushar has started to mean a lot to her. Eventually she has to make a choice of either expressing her true feelings or sticking to her ideology about love.
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19. Oh Yes I Am Single…! And So Is My Girlfriend
Author: Durjoy Datta
Here we have a love story which is about self-discovery when it comes to matters of love. Joy is a regular next door type of guy who has trouble having stable relationships. Even when he feels attracted towards Manika, he goes on to have another relationship only to be dumped. Manika comes to his rescue to cheer him up even when she is in a relationship with someone else. If this isn’t love then what is it? Joy starts contemplating this question but he has to be really quick.
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20. Truly Madly Deeply
Author: Faraaz Kazi
This one is the first book by an Indian author that won the coveted Goodreads Choice Award for Best Debut in the ‘romance’ category. It tells the story of childhood sweethearts Rahul and Seema. Rahul is head over heels in love with Seema, and is never shy of flaunting his lady-love. Seema is a bit reserved in nature, and does not like much limelight. Soon the lovebirds are entangled in a series of ego clashes, which leads to a breakup. But Rahul is determined to have Seema back but has to figure out how exactly. You should surely pick this one for a read on our best love story novels by indian authors list.
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21. She Broke Up, I Didn’t! …. I Just Kissed Someone Else!
Author: Durjoy Datta
Here is another romantic novel by Durjoy Datta. This one tells the love story of Deb and Avantika who are a picture-perfect couple in every way. Things go a bit sour in their relationship when Deb, in an inebriated state, kisses another girl. It brings cracks in their stable relationship and almost pushes the couple to the brink of infidelity, which is when the title of the novel makes sense. This one is an interesting read, and a must buy.
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22. Seven Days Without You
Author: Anmol Rana
There is something about books about childhood sweethearts. They just touch the strings of your heart. This romantic novel is something of that sort, and tells the tale of a small town boy named Vishwas who has always loved Shailja. He one day manages to bag a job in Delhi, and has to visit the place to complete some formalities, and plans to return in seven days. Something happens in those seven days that changes his love for Shailja forever. What ensues makes an interesting read.
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23. You’re The Password To My Life
Author: Sudeep Nagarkar
It is considered one of the best love story novels by indian authors, and presents a story about love and friendship. Virat and Kavya are besties, and in spite of having contrasting demeanours, nothing can come between them, not even Mahek, Virat’s long-time girlfriend. But like they say, when it is a friendship between a guy and girl, at some point sparks fly off. Or do you think Virat and Kavya will set a new paradigm? Buy this one and you will surely not be disappointed.
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24. Ouch! That ‘Hearts’
Author: Harsh Snehanshu
It is a romantic love story about long-distance relationships. Kanav and Tanya are having a smooth run with their love when one day Tanya has to move to the US. The couple is disheartened by the thought of living away from each other for at least six months. In spite of the challenges, the couple maintain a cordial long distance relationship until one day Tanya returns. It’s the day when the duo have a subtle realisation that their relationship is not the same as before. Also, a certain string of events weaken their bond. Makes a good read for those who are fans of romance genre.
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25. Love @ Facebook
Author: Nikita Singh
As the name suggests, it is about falling in love on Facebook. In this popular youth novel by the Indian author Nikita Singh, we learn the tale of Vatsala who stumbles upon the profile of Ronit on Facebook, who turns out to be a DJ. She falls in love with him but little does she know that a simple guy named Ankit has been secretly in love with her for last four years. An interesting and contemporary love story with a love triangle element in it.
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So those were some of the best love story novels by indian authors. Any favourites? Do let us know if we missed out any popular ones.
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