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HIS BRIDE: An Arranged Love Saga
A simple story of a complicated marriage. Story of two beautiful lost souls who got married for all the wrong reasons one could marry and their journey to find the right way in their wrong start.
It's about loves and trust
It's about fears and guilt
It's about responsibilities
It's about life!!! ❤
ABHIMANYU KAPOOR
AND
NAINA ANAND
He is 30.
She is 19.
He is Harvard graduate.
She is just 10th pass.
He is dominating.
She is docile.
But both are in guilt……….
The only thing they have in common is love for their family which brought them together
This story is about Abhimanyu and Naina and their journey.
This story is about finding themselves and finding each other.
It's about loves and trust
It's about fears and guilt
It's about responsibilities
It's about life!!! ❤
ABHIMANYU KAPOOR
AND
NAINA ANAND
He is 30.
She is 19.
He is Harvard graduate.
She is just 10th pass.
He is dominating.
She is docile.
But both are in guilt……….
The only thing they have in common is love for their family which brought them together
This story is about Abhimanyu and Naina and their journey.
This story is about finding themselves and finding each other.
286 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 11, 2023
99 people are currently reading
75 people want to read
About the author
AADIA R
2 followersAADIA.R is the pen-name of author. She is from the vibrant state of Maharashtra, India. A passionate writer and avid reader, Aadia has always been captivated by the power of stories to touch hearts and transform lives. Her love for crafting tales with happy endings is evident in her works, which are deeply inspired by real-life incidents and societal nuances.
Drawing from the richness of everyday experiences, Aadia weaves narratives that resonate with readers, portraying the myriad facets of love, commitment, and human connections. She firmly believes that at the core of every human heart is a longing for love, and this belief beautifully permeates her romantic stories.
When she's not lost in the world of words, Aadia finds solace in the simple pleasures of life. Her favorite pastime is curling up with a good book and a steaming cup of tea or coffee, savoring the perfect blend of comfort and inspiration.
With a deep commitment to creating heartwarming and relatable romances, Aadia continues to enchant her readers, reminding them that love is the ultimate destination in life's journey.
Drawing from the richness of everyday experiences, Aadia weaves narratives that resonate with readers, portraying the myriad facets of love, commitment, and human connections. She firmly believes that at the core of every human heart is a longing for love, and this belief beautifully permeates her romantic stories.
When she's not lost in the world of words, Aadia finds solace in the simple pleasures of life. Her favorite pastime is curling up with a good book and a steaming cup of tea or coffee, savoring the perfect blend of comfort and inspiration.
With a deep commitment to creating heartwarming and relatable romances, Aadia continues to enchant her readers, reminding them that love is the ultimate destination in life's journey.
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June 13, 2025
His Bride is a tender and emotionally resonant arranged marriage romance that blossoms slowly but surely, pulling you into a story about love built on compromise, respect, and emotional healing.
At the heart of the story is Abhimanyu—a powerful businessman with everything money can buy, yet haunted by a dark past. Opposite him is Naina, a quiet, obedient small-town girl who has never lived life on her own terms. She follows her mother’s every word, carrying herself with quiet strength but little agency.
Their worlds couldn’t be more different—he stands at the top of the social ladder, while she’s barely had the freedom to think for herself. Despite their age gap and social status divide, they move toward marriage—not as a result of passion or drama, but through mutual understanding and an unfolding bond.
What follows is not your typical whirlwind romance—it’s something gentler, more grounded. A slow burn. You get to witness their married life, with all its imperfections and growth. It's a story about how love doesn’t have to come at first sight, but can be nurtured day by day, through care, patience, and emotional honesty.
If you're a fan of arranged marriage tropes, quiet heroines with inner strength, and emotionally mature love stories, this one is sure to warm your heart.
Final Verdict: A soulful, slow-paced romance filled with vulnerability, trust, and second chances at happiness.
Happy reading!
At the heart of the story is Abhimanyu—a powerful businessman with everything money can buy, yet haunted by a dark past. Opposite him is Naina, a quiet, obedient small-town girl who has never lived life on her own terms. She follows her mother’s every word, carrying herself with quiet strength but little agency.
Their worlds couldn’t be more different—he stands at the top of the social ladder, while she’s barely had the freedom to think for herself. Despite their age gap and social status divide, they move toward marriage—not as a result of passion or drama, but through mutual understanding and an unfolding bond.
What follows is not your typical whirlwind romance—it’s something gentler, more grounded. A slow burn. You get to witness their married life, with all its imperfections and growth. It's a story about how love doesn’t have to come at first sight, but can be nurtured day by day, through care, patience, and emotional honesty.
If you're a fan of arranged marriage tropes, quiet heroines with inner strength, and emotionally mature love stories, this one is sure to warm your heart.
Final Verdict: A soulful, slow-paced romance filled with vulnerability, trust, and second chances at happiness.
Happy reading!
June 22, 2025
This is a simple story yet it clings to your heart forever because of the narration. It was so heartfelt like a warm hug after an exhausted day. I felt every emotion of tears not just emotion I just shed some tears while reading some lines. It felt so real.
❤️ Naina and Abhimanyu are just so cute together.
Coming to the story, Naina just 19 years old innocent yet pure little girl, forced to marry Abhimanyu due to familial reasons. Abhimanyu on other hand is handsome and successful businessman who had a past that couldn't be erased from his mind but he has anger issues with a matured point of view.
What happens when they both are married to each other despite their happiness as they both prioritize family.
❓️❓️❓️
Will they be normal as other couples ?
Will they fake happiness for their family ?
To know this you must read this book. Trust me I loved the book. Some sentences are repeated which makes it as a strong statement of love and affection towards family.
🫶 I personally loved these repeated lines - "He pulls her towards him and makes her sit on his lap and cups her face" (sounds cheesy nah ! But guess what it's a very genuine and pure action throughout the whole book)..
I would recommend this book to everyone who feels lost or who feels lonely or love deeply connected emotional books or just wanted a warm hug in form of book.
#floatinginkpr #hisbride
❤️ Naina and Abhimanyu are just so cute together.
Coming to the story, Naina just 19 years old innocent yet pure little girl, forced to marry Abhimanyu due to familial reasons. Abhimanyu on other hand is handsome and successful businessman who had a past that couldn't be erased from his mind but he has anger issues with a matured point of view.
What happens when they both are married to each other despite their happiness as they both prioritize family.
❓️❓️❓️
Will they be normal as other couples ?
Will they fake happiness for their family ?
To know this you must read this book. Trust me I loved the book. Some sentences are repeated which makes it as a strong statement of love and affection towards family.
🫶 I personally loved these repeated lines - "He pulls her towards him and makes her sit on his lap and cups her face" (sounds cheesy nah ! But guess what it's a very genuine and pure action throughout the whole book)..
I would recommend this book to everyone who feels lost or who feels lonely or love deeply connected emotional books or just wanted a warm hug in form of book.
#floatinginkpr #hisbride
June 12, 2025
A Heartfelt Tale of Growth, Love & Redemption
His Bride by Aadia.r is a warm and engaging arranged marriage story with a strong emotional core. Naina starts off as the shy, traditional girl-next-door, but her steady growth into a stronger, more confident version of herself was beautifully done. Abhimanyu, initially frustrating and self-centered, slowly reveals layers of pain and depth that made his transformation truly satisfying.
The story is full of family bonds, emotional twists, and just the right pace of romance. A comforting, character-driven read that hits the right balance between tradition and personal growth.
His Bride by Aadia.r is a warm and engaging arranged marriage story with a strong emotional core. Naina starts off as the shy, traditional girl-next-door, but her steady growth into a stronger, more confident version of herself was beautifully done. Abhimanyu, initially frustrating and self-centered, slowly reveals layers of pain and depth that made his transformation truly satisfying.
The story is full of family bonds, emotional twists, and just the right pace of romance. A comforting, character-driven read that hits the right balance between tradition and personal growth.
June 15, 2025
This story will break your heart and then heal it in the most beautiful way.
It follows Naina Anand, a 19-year-old girl who is forced to marry Abhimanyu Kapoor — a rich, cold, and serious businessman. He agrees to marry Naina only if she accepts a condition. She says yes because she needs money for her father’s treatment. He does it to make his parents happy.
At first, I didn’t like Abhimanyu. He was rude to Naina, didn’t trust her, and always hurt her with his words. But as the story goes on, I understood why he acted that way. He has a painful past.
Naina starts off as a quiet and innocent girl, but she becomes strong and confident. I loved how she changed and what she achieved by the end. Abhimanyu, who once hurt her, later becomes her comfort — like an angel sent by God.
The bond between Naina, Rishabh, and Ashi was also very sweet.
There is a big twist in the story that I didn’t expect. What happens when their past is revealed? Why did Abhimanyu become so cold? Will Naina still stay with him after knowing the truth?
To find out, read this emotional and heart-touching story.
If you enjoy arranged marriage stories with a strong plot, this one is perfect for you.
It follows Naina Anand, a 19-year-old girl who is forced to marry Abhimanyu Kapoor — a rich, cold, and serious businessman. He agrees to marry Naina only if she accepts a condition. She says yes because she needs money for her father’s treatment. He does it to make his parents happy.
At first, I didn’t like Abhimanyu. He was rude to Naina, didn’t trust her, and always hurt her with his words. But as the story goes on, I understood why he acted that way. He has a painful past.
Naina starts off as a quiet and innocent girl, but she becomes strong and confident. I loved how she changed and what she achieved by the end. Abhimanyu, who once hurt her, later becomes her comfort — like an angel sent by God.
The bond between Naina, Rishabh, and Ashi was also very sweet.
There is a big twist in the story that I didn’t expect. What happens when their past is revealed? Why did Abhimanyu become so cold? Will Naina still stay with him after knowing the truth?
To find out, read this emotional and heart-touching story.
If you enjoy arranged marriage stories with a strong plot, this one is perfect for you.
December 14, 2023
If you enjoy marriage of convenience or arranged marriage, as I do, then you might love this one.
Naina and Abhimanyu are arranged to marry, accepting the union solely for the sake of their families. Both have had less than ideal pasts and carry some personal issues. They are also distinctly different from each other. How will they navigate this marriage? Is there a possibility of love? Read to find out.
This was a good book. A beautiful story of healing each other and falling in love.
Looking forward to reading other books by the author.
“𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔.”
"𝑺𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍?” 𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒆𝒅
"𝑨𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓” 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅
Naina and Abhimanyu are arranged to marry, accepting the union solely for the sake of their families. Both have had less than ideal pasts and carry some personal issues. They are also distinctly different from each other. How will they navigate this marriage? Is there a possibility of love? Read to find out.
This was a good book. A beautiful story of healing each other and falling in love.
Looking forward to reading other books by the author.
“𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔.”
"𝑺𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍?” 𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒆𝒅
"𝑨𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓” 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅
June 21, 2025
♥️The story begins –Handsome, charming ABHIMANYU KAPOOR, a successful business man and his importance to the family and maturely handling the situation other than his temper, he is a cool and loving brother and son. Due to the past incidents he has been rejecting any marriage proposals with the some conditions applied , he knows not a single girl would accept his condition , but when the fate changes he was approached by his father with a proposal where the girl accepts his conditions to live with.
♥️Here comes the gorgeous, beautiful sweet 19 girl our NAINA ANAD (innocent kind of girl who moves takes any burden to make her loved ones happy, such sacrifices could be seen in some, because our current generation girls are so independent and they work hard for their loved ones.) ,due to certain circumstances she accept the condition of Abhimanyu and agrees to marry him. So story about a couple when age gap, who struggles to keep their relationship to happy end with so much struggles from the side of the family and their internal struggles to solve every pieces of puzzle where they would fit in. Sometimes life will give you so much worst problems to show and make you strong and carve your decisions and heal you on.
♥️The author has well penned the novel that you will be triggered to read it with interest, a fast and slow paced read, the novel shows you how the right person could change your life and your view on life. How the healing and understanding blooms in this struggles. How circumstances can make a person rigid throughout his life. How sacrifices are genuinely made for our loved ones, even though they deceive us.
♥️The author shows that if we love a person for whom truly they are, their problems or shortcomings won’t be a burden to us, and we may tend to mend it through love, care and trust and can live a peaceful life.
♥️Okay now I was totally blushing as a how Abhimaan treated Naina , and how he cared her and made her feel everything she lost, making her smile every time. I was so loved and happy throughout the end as they managed to create a beautiful space for them and took their shortcomings and struggles separately and talked within them to solve it, when they started to trust eachother.Loved the way the story ended as he cared and truly accepted her by sharing and understanding everything between them. I loved the age gap intimacy where maturity and childishness mingle to give a beautiful love story; it’s another kind of feel than marrying a man of same age. Even though maturity comes not by ones age, sometimes such fictional men are good in taking care of their love ones , by loving each moment of the childish behavior of their wife , her laugh , silly thoughts , her banters more to see, a man who loves such things and sees as their blessing and taking care of the innocence is waahhh. I loved how Naina trusted him, and was happy to be with Abhimanyu.
Even though some part of the story, I didn’t feel good as it was so dominating and hard. In fictional sense the story was good.
June 21, 2025
Abhimanyu is 31 — ruthless in boardrooms, composed in crisis, and feared in the business world. But behind closed doors, with the few people he calls family, he is patient, loving, and heartbreakingly gentle. He never expected marriage — especially not like this.
Naina is just 19 — too young for the burdens she carries, too beautiful to be so broken. Her past is a quiet scream — a childhood marred by rejection, emotional abuse, and a mother who never loved her the way a daughter deserves. But Naina has always bent for her family, even when it hurt. And so, when she’s asked to marry a man she doesn’t know, she says yes — not for herself, but for them.
What follows is not a love story. Not at first.
It’s an understanding born of awkward silences and hesitant glances.
It’s a friendship grown in the space between pain and patience.
It’s trust that builds not through grand gestures, but quiet presence.
Abhimanyu, with his quiet strength, becomes the one constant in Naina’s turbulent world. He doesn't push her. He waits. He listens. And slowly, she lets him in. Layer by layer, secret by secret, Naina begins to reveal the girl behind the forced smiles.
And he?
He finds that this girl — this fragile, fierce soul — is unlike anyone he's ever known. She teaches him that love isn’t about perfection. It’s about choosing each other every single day — even when it's hard, even when it's messy, even when the world expects otherwise.
Their journey isn’t smooth. There are nights when Naina breaks down, and Abhimanyu can only hold her. There are days when the weight of her past feels too heavy. But in his family — in this found family that accepts her without condition — Naina begins to heal. Begins to believe.
She learns what it feels like to be someone's priority.
To be someone's home.
Because Naina deserves a man who will fight for her healing.
And Abhimanyu? He deserves the kind of love only Naina can give — quiet, intense, and fiercely loyal.
They weren’t looking for love.
But sometimes… love finds you in the most unexpected vows.
Naina is just 19 — too young for the burdens she carries, too beautiful to be so broken. Her past is a quiet scream — a childhood marred by rejection, emotional abuse, and a mother who never loved her the way a daughter deserves. But Naina has always bent for her family, even when it hurt. And so, when she’s asked to marry a man she doesn’t know, she says yes — not for herself, but for them.
What follows is not a love story. Not at first.
It’s an understanding born of awkward silences and hesitant glances.
It’s a friendship grown in the space between pain and patience.
It’s trust that builds not through grand gestures, but quiet presence.
Abhimanyu, with his quiet strength, becomes the one constant in Naina’s turbulent world. He doesn't push her. He waits. He listens. And slowly, she lets him in. Layer by layer, secret by secret, Naina begins to reveal the girl behind the forced smiles.
And he?
He finds that this girl — this fragile, fierce soul — is unlike anyone he's ever known. She teaches him that love isn’t about perfection. It’s about choosing each other every single day — even when it's hard, even when it's messy, even when the world expects otherwise.
Their journey isn’t smooth. There are nights when Naina breaks down, and Abhimanyu can only hold her. There are days when the weight of her past feels too heavy. But in his family — in this found family that accepts her without condition — Naina begins to heal. Begins to believe.
She learns what it feels like to be someone's priority.
To be someone's home.
Because Naina deserves a man who will fight for her healing.
And Abhimanyu? He deserves the kind of love only Naina can give — quiet, intense, and fiercely loyal.
They weren’t looking for love.
But sometimes… love finds you in the most unexpected vows.
June 22, 2025
Heartfelt, Healing, and Unforgettable!
"His Bride" by Aadia R. is an emotionally rich and beautifully written romance that grips your heart from the very first page and refuses to let go. It’s not just a love story — it’s a journey of healing, redemption, and the slow transformation of strangers into soulmates.
The story follows Naina Anand, a 19-year-old girl burdened with responsibility and pain, who agrees to a conditional marriage with Abhimanyu Kapoor, a cold, disciplined 30-year-old business tycoon with a haunting past. What begins as a marriage of necessity slowly unfolds into something much deeper and more powerful. Naina, initially timid and vulnerable, blossoms into a strong, confident woman, while Abhimanyu evolves from a harsh, closed-off man into someone tender and protective.
The author’s portrayal of their emotional growth is raw and real — you’ll find yourself tearing up at their pain and cheering for their victories. I especially loved the emotional layers behind Abhimanyu’s coldness and the depth with which Naina’s transformation is handled. Their chemistry is intense and their connection feels organic and healing, like two broken pieces finally finding their fit.
The side characters, especially Rishabh and Ashi, add warmth and softness to the story. And the big twist? Absolutely unexpected and heart-wrenching! It makes you rethink everything and ties their past and present in the most poignant way.
What sets this book apart is its narration — simple, lyrical, and packed with emotion. Some repeated lines add charm and become emotional anchors throughout the story. A few may find it cheesy, but for me, it added a beautiful touch of familiarity.
💖 Favorite line: “You are the answer to my every prayer.”
If you enjoy stories with emotional depth, forced proximity, healing romance, and characters who grow into better versions of themselves, this book is a must-read. Aadia R. has crafted a gem that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
"His Bride" by Aadia R. is an emotionally rich and beautifully written romance that grips your heart from the very first page and refuses to let go. It’s not just a love story — it’s a journey of healing, redemption, and the slow transformation of strangers into soulmates.
The story follows Naina Anand, a 19-year-old girl burdened with responsibility and pain, who agrees to a conditional marriage with Abhimanyu Kapoor, a cold, disciplined 30-year-old business tycoon with a haunting past. What begins as a marriage of necessity slowly unfolds into something much deeper and more powerful. Naina, initially timid and vulnerable, blossoms into a strong, confident woman, while Abhimanyu evolves from a harsh, closed-off man into someone tender and protective.
The author’s portrayal of their emotional growth is raw and real — you’ll find yourself tearing up at their pain and cheering for their victories. I especially loved the emotional layers behind Abhimanyu’s coldness and the depth with which Naina’s transformation is handled. Their chemistry is intense and their connection feels organic and healing, like two broken pieces finally finding their fit.
The side characters, especially Rishabh and Ashi, add warmth and softness to the story. And the big twist? Absolutely unexpected and heart-wrenching! It makes you rethink everything and ties their past and present in the most poignant way.
What sets this book apart is its narration — simple, lyrical, and packed with emotion. Some repeated lines add charm and become emotional anchors throughout the story. A few may find it cheesy, but for me, it added a beautiful touch of familiarity.
💖 Favorite line: “You are the answer to my every prayer.”
If you enjoy stories with emotional depth, forced proximity, healing romance, and characters who grow into better versions of themselves, this book is a must-read. Aadia R. has crafted a gem that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
June 24, 2025
📖 Book review : His bride an arranged love saga by @author_aadia.r
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 / 5
In His bride, Aadira R. writes about two strangers bound by family, culture, and expectations but slowly perched on the shoulders of something much stronger: love.
We follow a 19 old young woman who accepts an arranged marriage not because of her love for someone but due to responsibility, for her family, for tradition, and of the small hopes that she cannot publicly express. She is not too young, but not too stupid. She is entering into a new home and a new life, and into the arms of a man who seems to her more like a mystery than a partner.
And though her husband is so calm, mature, and even depressed, not cold, but stubbornly guarded; not cruel, but careful with his heart. What follows, however, is not exactly a spark but a soft flicker. the kind that brews only in intimate spaces, in small gestures and moments when no one else is there.
They have many bumpy starts and slow realization and slowly the walls between the two start breaking. Every day they start to see each other beyond the boundaries of “husband” and “wife”. She became his light and shelter. He became her home.
But marriage is never easy not when the people around you are trying to make you perfect and your own fears whisper in your ear, “Love is inscrutable and full of doubts at times, ” writes Aadira; but it is also filled with surprises, with moments of confusion, and with moments of joy when two people have chosen to love, even though they weren’t given that choice at the beginning.
This is not some novel of grand gestures or wild passion it's about the slow, soft, steady development of hearts reminding us that love does not come forth in waves like lightning... it comes quietly with the clothes of commitment and the smell of hope. 💌🫶🏻🎀
What are you waiting for dive into the story to know more!!🥹
Thankyou @floatinginkpr @author_aadia.r for the booktour 🫶🏻
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 / 5
In His bride, Aadira R. writes about two strangers bound by family, culture, and expectations but slowly perched on the shoulders of something much stronger: love.
We follow a 19 old young woman who accepts an arranged marriage not because of her love for someone but due to responsibility, for her family, for tradition, and of the small hopes that she cannot publicly express. She is not too young, but not too stupid. She is entering into a new home and a new life, and into the arms of a man who seems to her more like a mystery than a partner.
And though her husband is so calm, mature, and even depressed, not cold, but stubbornly guarded; not cruel, but careful with his heart. What follows, however, is not exactly a spark but a soft flicker. the kind that brews only in intimate spaces, in small gestures and moments when no one else is there.
They have many bumpy starts and slow realization and slowly the walls between the two start breaking. Every day they start to see each other beyond the boundaries of “husband” and “wife”. She became his light and shelter. He became her home.
But marriage is never easy not when the people around you are trying to make you perfect and your own fears whisper in your ear, “Love is inscrutable and full of doubts at times, ” writes Aadira; but it is also filled with surprises, with moments of confusion, and with moments of joy when two people have chosen to love, even though they weren’t given that choice at the beginning.
This is not some novel of grand gestures or wild passion it's about the slow, soft, steady development of hearts reminding us that love does not come forth in waves like lightning... it comes quietly with the clothes of commitment and the smell of hope. 💌🫶🏻🎀
What are you waiting for dive into the story to know more!!🥹
Thankyou @floatinginkpr @author_aadia.r for the booktour 🫶🏻
June 21, 2025
“𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙮 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧”
His bride by Aadia.R is a wonderful blend of Romance, Healing, family bonding and getting over your past trauma by moving forward. I absolutely loved this story! Author has written beautifully, her depictions of strangers to lovers , the dilemma one faces when confronted with a life changing incident.
The story follows Abhimanyu kapoor, 30, a renowned business tycoon— Cold, disciplined and a man who loves his family to death.
And Naina Anand, 19, innocent and shunned by her mother for the accident that caused them their peace and whole life. Naina loves her family, and she can do anything for them even if it means selling herself to Abhimanyu and his family in form of a marriage with conditions laid by them.
They are world's apart, while Abhimanyu is educated , experienced and ruthless there Naina is timid, afraid and shaped by her past demons. Both of them get married with term and conditions.
That's where their journey begins — Love, healing, confronting each other's demons and coming to terms with their relationship.
Personally I adored the connection between Naina and abhi 💖 Some — no. All of their moments were cute , filled with love and gradually helping each other becoming one's source of strength. I love how Abhi calls her cute names 😍💕 Naina had a lot of character development at the end while still being pure and innocent and Abhi finally found a purpose, a love other than familiar one. I know some might think age gap is too big , even I was one of those people who were skeptical at start but as I read i realised, Author wrote a beautiful story and did ponder about everything before writing, Abhi was very respectful towards naina and her age , so yes , it's perfectly paced and shown. Later naina does turn in her 20's in a few chapters after their marriage, so nothing feels weird at all.
Some of the last chapters had my mouth hang open , like I didn't see it coming at all! Author did well in hiding the twist without raising any suspicions! Kudos to the author for creating a story worth reading, personally I would love to see it as a drama 😌❤️. It's that good.
Do check out if you truly want to read a story which proves romance and trust is all that matters in love.
His bride by Aadia.R is a wonderful blend of Romance, Healing, family bonding and getting over your past trauma by moving forward. I absolutely loved this story! Author has written beautifully, her depictions of strangers to lovers , the dilemma one faces when confronted with a life changing incident.
The story follows Abhimanyu kapoor, 30, a renowned business tycoon— Cold, disciplined and a man who loves his family to death.
And Naina Anand, 19, innocent and shunned by her mother for the accident that caused them their peace and whole life. Naina loves her family, and she can do anything for them even if it means selling herself to Abhimanyu and his family in form of a marriage with conditions laid by them.
They are world's apart, while Abhimanyu is educated , experienced and ruthless there Naina is timid, afraid and shaped by her past demons. Both of them get married with term and conditions.
That's where their journey begins — Love, healing, confronting each other's demons and coming to terms with their relationship.
Personally I adored the connection between Naina and abhi 💖 Some — no. All of their moments were cute , filled with love and gradually helping each other becoming one's source of strength. I love how Abhi calls her cute names 😍💕 Naina had a lot of character development at the end while still being pure and innocent and Abhi finally found a purpose, a love other than familiar one. I know some might think age gap is too big , even I was one of those people who were skeptical at start but as I read i realised, Author wrote a beautiful story and did ponder about everything before writing, Abhi was very respectful towards naina and her age , so yes , it's perfectly paced and shown. Later naina does turn in her 20's in a few chapters after their marriage, so nothing feels weird at all.
Some of the last chapters had my mouth hang open , like I didn't see it coming at all! Author did well in hiding the twist without raising any suspicions! Kudos to the author for creating a story worth reading, personally I would love to see it as a drama 😌❤️. It's that good.
Do check out if you truly want to read a story which proves romance and trust is all that matters in love.
June 18, 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Just finished reading this book, and while I had a few issues in the beginning (like the age gap and Abhimanyu’s behavior), I realized as I kept reading that these things weren’t romanticized — they were portrayed as part of a harsh reality. It reflects the truth of our country, where women are often married young and forced to sacrifice their dreams. I really appreciate that this story chose to address that.
Abhimanyu’s character is complex and well-developed. I struggled with him at first — his actions in the earlier chapters were hard to accept, and honestly, still not okay. But his growth mattered. He had a great character development, and for that, I'm grateful.
Naina’s character was beautifully written. Her trauma — from both the accident and her mother’s cruelty — shaped her personality in a realistic, painful way. It’s something many women go through in real life, and I’m glad she got a happy ending. I wish more women in real life did too.
Abhimanyu and Naina, despite their differences and backgrounds, complemented each other well once the misunderstandings were resolved. They balanced each other out in a way that didn't feel fake.
The side characters were great too — Rishabh was definitely my favorite, and I really wish we got more of Ashi! <3
Overall, this was a beautiful and thought-provoking read — it confronted women’s struggles, the harsh realities of arranged marriages, and still managed to end on a hopeful, healing note. 💕
Just finished reading this book, and while I had a few issues in the beginning (like the age gap and Abhimanyu’s behavior), I realized as I kept reading that these things weren’t romanticized — they were portrayed as part of a harsh reality. It reflects the truth of our country, where women are often married young and forced to sacrifice their dreams. I really appreciate that this story chose to address that.
Abhimanyu’s character is complex and well-developed. I struggled with him at first — his actions in the earlier chapters were hard to accept, and honestly, still not okay. But his growth mattered. He had a great character development, and for that, I'm grateful.
Naina’s character was beautifully written. Her trauma — from both the accident and her mother’s cruelty — shaped her personality in a realistic, painful way. It’s something many women go through in real life, and I’m glad she got a happy ending. I wish more women in real life did too.
Abhimanyu and Naina, despite their differences and backgrounds, complemented each other well once the misunderstandings were resolved. They balanced each other out in a way that didn't feel fake.
The side characters were great too — Rishabh was definitely my favorite, and I really wish we got more of Ashi! <3
Overall, this was a beautiful and thought-provoking read — it confronted women’s struggles, the harsh realities of arranged marriages, and still managed to end on a hopeful, healing note. 💕
June 21, 2025
🌶️🌧️ Arranged Marriage | Age Gap | Emotional Angst | Slow-Burn Romance
💍 “This is not a fairytale… but it might just become one.” 💍
When Abhimanyu Kapoor, a cold, ruthless billionaire with scars from the past, agrees to marry for his family, he doesn’t expect a fragile girl like Naina to be the one walking into his storm. And Naina? She’s just nineteen. Tied up in guilt, spurred on by responsibility, and trapped by expectation from her mother, she agrees to marry a man she knows little of, for a life she does not feel she is worthy of.
🔥 From boardrooms to secluded balconies, His Bride is an odyssey of trauma, trust, power play & the soft spark of love in the most unlikeliest hearts.
"Naina is the beauty, and I am her beast"
- Abhimanyu Kapoor
❤️ It's not just a mere love story - it's one of emotional survival, quiet strength & self-discovery in someone else's mayhem. Aadia.R deftly examines the conflict between loyalty & individual freedom, keeping readers engaged with complex characters & searing emotions.
✨ Why you’ll love this:
💫 Found family & brotherhood
💫 A beast who slowly softens
💫 A beauty who hides her pain behind silence
💫 Protective older brother energy
💫 The slow unraveling of secrets & scars
This amazing book is definitely recommended and also prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions, tear-soaked pages & a powerful promise of healing from this book...✨
💍 “This is not a fairytale… but it might just become one.” 💍
When Abhimanyu Kapoor, a cold, ruthless billionaire with scars from the past, agrees to marry for his family, he doesn’t expect a fragile girl like Naina to be the one walking into his storm. And Naina? She’s just nineteen. Tied up in guilt, spurred on by responsibility, and trapped by expectation from her mother, she agrees to marry a man she knows little of, for a life she does not feel she is worthy of.
🔥 From boardrooms to secluded balconies, His Bride is an odyssey of trauma, trust, power play & the soft spark of love in the most unlikeliest hearts.
"Naina is the beauty, and I am her beast"
- Abhimanyu Kapoor
❤️ It's not just a mere love story - it's one of emotional survival, quiet strength & self-discovery in someone else's mayhem. Aadia.R deftly examines the conflict between loyalty & individual freedom, keeping readers engaged with complex characters & searing emotions.
✨ Why you’ll love this:
💫 Found family & brotherhood
💫 A beast who slowly softens
💫 A beauty who hides her pain behind silence
💫 Protective older brother energy
💫 The slow unraveling of secrets & scars
This amazing book is definitely recommended and also prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions, tear-soaked pages & a powerful promise of healing from this book...✨
June 17, 2025
When someone talks about love and marriage they say it's complicated but if you have a right partner it makes your love journey easy and long going. This beautiful arrange love saga starts with Naina and Abhimanyu two beautiful souls who comes from different situations , boundaries, backgrounds and universe brings them together in the thread of marriage . In this whole Journey they see ups and downs many more struggles but as we say there is a beautiful beam of light always given by god which makes all things right and perfect. That beam catches them . Our one and only mr and Mrs kapoor . Sounds bollywoodish and filmy but who denies that we don't like to live in delulu our whole life is delulu.
The story has written in easy And fast pace which makes readers be more connected and get into the plot as if they are the character in that story .
Aadia describe whole story in the book spo realistic like yesss it doesn't seems overdoing. Both the main characters were playing soo good . I finished this book in one day . If you like desi romance then book calling your name .
Thank you so much for adding me in this beautiful book tour ❤️ 💗 wishing you more successful books and best sellers .
The story has written in easy And fast pace which makes readers be more connected and get into the plot as if they are the character in that story .
Aadia describe whole story in the book spo realistic like yesss it doesn't seems overdoing. Both the main characters were playing soo good . I finished this book in one day . If you like desi romance then book calling your name .
Thank you so much for adding me in this beautiful book tour ❤️ 💗 wishing you more successful books and best sellers .
June 18, 2025
His Bride by Aadia R is one of those arranged marriage stories that doesn’t rush into love or drama it lets emotions simmer slowly, and that’s what makes it quietly powerful.
Naina, at just 19, is thrust into marriage for the sake of her father’s treatment. Abhimanyu, 30, agrees for family but has trauma that makes him emotionally unavailable and, at times, mean. At first, I was really struggling to connect with him; I felt he was cold and thoughtless. But as we worked through his backstory, for me, his behaviors began to painfully fall into place.
Naina's transition from being quietly agreeable to being quietly strong is one of the most satisfying transitions I have read in a long. Her strength is not loud, it is in her persistence, her willingness to forgive, and finally being able to find and love herself.
The story flows smoothly and even the repeated lines, just like Abhimanyu's repetitive gestures were more soothing than tedious. I particularly liked the 'safe' space of their emotional distance allowing for the healing both needed.
This book is for anyone who likes emotions and fiction, focusing on sacrifice, family dynamics, and unexpected love. It is not a wild reversal of circumstance but characters in transition that I have been left with.
Naina, at just 19, is thrust into marriage for the sake of her father’s treatment. Abhimanyu, 30, agrees for family but has trauma that makes him emotionally unavailable and, at times, mean. At first, I was really struggling to connect with him; I felt he was cold and thoughtless. But as we worked through his backstory, for me, his behaviors began to painfully fall into place.
Naina's transition from being quietly agreeable to being quietly strong is one of the most satisfying transitions I have read in a long. Her strength is not loud, it is in her persistence, her willingness to forgive, and finally being able to find and love herself.
The story flows smoothly and even the repeated lines, just like Abhimanyu's repetitive gestures were more soothing than tedious. I particularly liked the 'safe' space of their emotional distance allowing for the healing both needed.
This book is for anyone who likes emotions and fiction, focusing on sacrifice, family dynamics, and unexpected love. It is not a wild reversal of circumstance but characters in transition that I have been left with.
June 23, 2025
🪞His Bride: An Arranged Love Saga by Aadia. R is a heartless, emotional and rollercoaster love story of Abhimanyun & Naina. Naina is an nineteen years old girl and Abhimanyu is a thirty years old businessman. These two different souls was collided when both were bound by an loveless arrange marriage.
🦋The journey after marriage was difficult for both of them . Both have painful past. Abhimanyu vowed not to love Naina. Unintentionally she was hurt by him several time whenever a lil touch of affection from Abhimanyun was occured, something wrong used to happen. But they are meant for each other. Love stars to grow slowly and it consumes both of them.
🐚The tour to Mountains and horse riding experience are my favourite. The way Abhimanyu has changed himself for Naina is really beautiful to read. Celebrating her birthday to support her studies all the way Abhimanyun has proved himself. He is literally the dream man. I love how Naina also has changed herself. She has grown to a strong, educated woman. This journey of Naina is incomplete without her husband.
🎀I love the side charcters too. Rishabh, Abhimanyun's brother and his sister both are amazing. Abhimanyu' s friends are also perfect. Overall this is a beautiful, heartwarming read. I loved this book.
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🦋The journey after marriage was difficult for both of them . Both have painful past. Abhimanyu vowed not to love Naina. Unintentionally she was hurt by him several time whenever a lil touch of affection from Abhimanyun was occured, something wrong used to happen. But they are meant for each other. Love stars to grow slowly and it consumes both of them.
🐚The tour to Mountains and horse riding experience are my favourite. The way Abhimanyu has changed himself for Naina is really beautiful to read. Celebrating her birthday to support her studies all the way Abhimanyun has proved himself. He is literally the dream man. I love how Naina also has changed herself. She has grown to a strong, educated woman. This journey of Naina is incomplete without her husband.
🎀I love the side charcters too. Rishabh, Abhimanyun's brother and his sister both are amazing. Abhimanyu' s friends are also perfect. Overall this is a beautiful, heartwarming read. I loved this book.
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June 18, 2025
❤️✨BOOK REVIEW ✨ ❤️
His Bride is a heartwarming arranged marriage romance between Abhimanyu Kapoor, a mature and powerful businessman, and Naina Anand, an innocent and sweet young woman. Despite their age gap and emotional distance, fate and a touch of divine light...brings them together in a relationship that slowly grows into something genuine and tender.
The story isn’t a fairytale. It shows how love can bloom in unexpected ways, even when both people come from different worlds and carry personal struggles. Their journey is filled with ups and downs, but their bond gets stronger as they learn to trust and heal with each other.
The writing style is simple and fast-paced, making it easy to connect with the characters. The supporting cast (Yug, Advith, Rishab, and Ashi) adds extra warmth and depth, making readers want more stories about them too.
If you're into emotional, desi-style romances with a bit of drama, a lot of heart, and a feel-good ending...this one’s calling your name!
His Bride is a heartwarming arranged marriage romance between Abhimanyu Kapoor, a mature and powerful businessman, and Naina Anand, an innocent and sweet young woman. Despite their age gap and emotional distance, fate and a touch of divine light...brings them together in a relationship that slowly grows into something genuine and tender.
The story isn’t a fairytale. It shows how love can bloom in unexpected ways, even when both people come from different worlds and carry personal struggles. Their journey is filled with ups and downs, but their bond gets stronger as they learn to trust and heal with each other.
The writing style is simple and fast-paced, making it easy to connect with the characters. The supporting cast (Yug, Advith, Rishab, and Ashi) adds extra warmth and depth, making readers want more stories about them too.
If you're into emotional, desi-style romances with a bit of drama, a lot of heart, and a feel-good ending...this one’s calling your name!
June 23, 2025
💗 𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 💗
💍 Title: His Bride
✨ Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
🎧 on loop: “Illicit Affairs” + “The Night We Met”
(vibe = arranged marriage, quiet strength, healing through love)
☁️ 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 ☁️
💍 arranged marriage
🖤 scarred hero x soft-spoken small-town girl
🪞 opposites attract
🥀 emotional wounds + slow trust
🔥 tender slow burn with soul deep connection
🖤 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓
This wasn’t a loud love story. It was soft, steady, and full of emotion. Abhimanyu and Naina’s journey is about finding love in the quiet moments, in healing, and in choosing each other through all the imperfections. Their bond is not instant but it grows into something real and lasting.
🖤 𝐍𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐀: quiet, obedient, yet incredibly strong
🖤 𝐀𝐁𝐇𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐔: powerful, broken, but learning to trust
💫 A tender story about love built on patience, care, and emotional honesty.
🌟 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞:
If you enjoy emotionally mature romances with soft heroines, vulnerable heroes, and slow burning depth, His Bride will definitely warm your heart.
Thank you to Aadia and Floating Ink pr for the chance to read this beautiful story 💌
💍 Title: His Bride
✨ Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
🎧 on loop: “Illicit Affairs” + “The Night We Met”
(vibe = arranged marriage, quiet strength, healing through love)
☁️ 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 ☁️
💍 arranged marriage
🖤 scarred hero x soft-spoken small-town girl
🪞 opposites attract
🥀 emotional wounds + slow trust
🔥 tender slow burn with soul deep connection
🖤 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓
This wasn’t a loud love story. It was soft, steady, and full of emotion. Abhimanyu and Naina’s journey is about finding love in the quiet moments, in healing, and in choosing each other through all the imperfections. Their bond is not instant but it grows into something real and lasting.
🖤 𝐍𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐀: quiet, obedient, yet incredibly strong
🖤 𝐀𝐁𝐇𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐔: powerful, broken, but learning to trust
💫 A tender story about love built on patience, care, and emotional honesty.
🌟 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞:
If you enjoy emotionally mature romances with soft heroines, vulnerable heroes, and slow burning depth, His Bride will definitely warm your heart.
Thank you to Aadia and Floating Ink pr for the chance to read this beautiful story 💌
June 22, 2025
His Bride is a heartwarming and emotional tale that beautifully captures the journey of two very different souls Abhimanyu Kapoor and Naina Anand, brought together by circumstance, fear, and personal insecurities.
Abhimanyu is a wealthy, powerful business tycoon, handsome, mature, and deeply committed to his family. Eleven years older than the innocent, kind, and sweet-natured Naina, he seems like the last person she'd be paired with. And yet, despite the odds and their emotional distance at the start, their story slowly unfolds into something genuine and tender.
What makes His Bride especially compelling is the realistic portrayal of love growing in unexpected places. It’s not a fairytale romance, it’s about two people learning to trust, to heal, and to find joy in each other when they had little hope to begin with.
The supporting characters, Yug, Advith, Rishab, and Ashi, add warmth, and depth to the story and I found myself genuinely hoping to read more about their lives in future books.
A lovely, feel-good read that leaves you with a smile.
Abhimanyu is a wealthy, powerful business tycoon, handsome, mature, and deeply committed to his family. Eleven years older than the innocent, kind, and sweet-natured Naina, he seems like the last person she'd be paired with. And yet, despite the odds and their emotional distance at the start, their story slowly unfolds into something genuine and tender.
What makes His Bride especially compelling is the realistic portrayal of love growing in unexpected places. It’s not a fairytale romance, it’s about two people learning to trust, to heal, and to find joy in each other when they had little hope to begin with.
The supporting characters, Yug, Advith, Rishab, and Ashi, add warmth, and depth to the story and I found myself genuinely hoping to read more about their lives in future books.
A lovely, feel-good read that leaves you with a smile.
June 16, 2025
The book revolves around Abhimanyu, a powerful and dominating businessman in Mumbai with a dark past and anger issues, and Naina, a young village girl dealing with family problems and being controlled by her mother.
Their married life is filled with imperfections and growth, along with emotional twists. I liked Abhi’s development throughout the book. Loved the bond between Naina, Ashi, and Rishabh.
The author's emphasis on Naina's reasons for agreeing to the marriage felt repetitive and unnecessary. The book would have been better with a good editing.
It is a short, slow-paced romance story about finding love, trust, and letting go of fears and guilt.
Their married life is filled with imperfections and growth, along with emotional twists. I liked Abhi’s development throughout the book. Loved the bond between Naina, Ashi, and Rishabh.
The author's emphasis on Naina's reasons for agreeing to the marriage felt repetitive and unnecessary. The book would have been better with a good editing.
It is a short, slow-paced romance story about finding love, trust, and letting go of fears and guilt.
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September 20, 2024I knew I was wasting my time reading this book, like halfway through it, but still kept going. It was a stupid book. No offence. The FMC was weak, didn’t have a backbone and most importantly, she was not matured enough. She was childish. I love age gap books, literally love them but in this book it was done so bad. The thing is because She behaved like a child, it always felt like he was grooming her. And the MMC has anger issues obviously but also was an abuser. Her abused her mentally as well as physically, threw things around without a care.
June 20, 2025
I Loved this book, it's an absolute gem 💎
The Story is about Naina and Abhimanyu who are arranged to marry , they are completely different from each other as fire and water, yet as the story unfolds they fall in love. it's Slow -burn Romance, Family Drama , Family and their bonds their secrets. it's funny, witty , beautifully written. Writing is Straight forward as it comes. This is an absolute Indian Romance read if you want to try reading Indian Authors and their books.
The Story is about Naina and Abhimanyu who are arranged to marry , they are completely different from each other as fire and water, yet as the story unfolds they fall in love. it's Slow -burn Romance, Family Drama , Family and their bonds their secrets. it's funny, witty , beautifully written. Writing is Straight forward as it comes. This is an absolute Indian Romance read if you want to try reading Indian Authors and their books.
October 12, 2024
This was a cute book.. I liked the story as the plot was pretty unique... The relation between the MCs felt very toxic at first, but slowly it became better, and very sweet. But I think this book would have been even better with a little more editing.
June 27, 2024
This is such a beautiful romance angst book.
Way beyond my expectations ❤️
Way beyond my expectations ❤️
October 2, 2024
cute story
Cute story but I hated that she kept crying lol. She was sweet and I love the ending. I wish she was expecting.
Cute story but I hated that she kept crying lol. She was sweet and I love the ending. I wish she was expecting.
October 11, 2024
Trope : Marriage of Convenience & Arrange Marriage
(Note : Mention of Suicide, Sexual Assault & Accident Trauma)
(Note : Mention of Suicide, Sexual Assault & Accident Trauma)
December 21, 2023
Good
Typical quintessential Wattpad book,you love it ,you want to binge it , is heartwarming and cute. Good light read 👍.
Typical quintessential Wattpad book,you love it ,you want to binge it , is heartwarming and cute. Good light read 👍.
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