When Revenge Turned to Love

by Taashu K.

A Gripping Enemies-to-Lovers Indian Political Romance of Passion, Power, Betrayal & RedemptionShe was his greatest revenge—until she became his only weakness.

Vikram Deshmukh—charismatic, ruthless opposition leader and heir to a powerhouse dynasty—has one never lose. After a crushing defeat to Ayaan Rathore, he crafts the ultimate payback—win over and wed Ayaan’s fearless sister, Aadhira Rathore, then use the marriage to topple the Rathore legacy.

Aadhira—an ambitious law student, mischievous firebrand, and unapologetically independent—never planned to fall for the enemy. But when Vikram arrives as a guest professor, sparks become wildfire. What starts as strategy turns into a scorching, slow-burn romance… until she uncovers the truth.

Shattered by betrayal, Aadhira walks away. Now Vikram must face the one battle he never trained earning back the woman he was never supposed to love. Public power, private promises, and a past full of secrets collide in a heart-stopping race toward forgiveness—and an HEA worth fighting for.

Perfect for readers who

Enemies to Lovers • Forbidden/Political Romance • Marriage of Convenience Groveling, possessive alpha hero & fierce, witty heroine Slow Burn → High Heat • Forced Proximity • Secret Motives Family Drama, scandal & redemption arcs Indian contemporary romance with sharp banter & real stakes
Dive into this story of a ruthless rival, a fearless heroine, jaw-dropping twists, and a grovel that will melt your heart. HEA guaranteed.

529 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 16, 2025

Reviews

[Shruti Gupta · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars
I AM SO OBSESSED IT'S NOT EVEN A JOKE.
I HAVE NEVER EVER GIGGLED, INAUDIBLY SCREAMED AND KICKED MY FEET THIS MUCH.
31% in and I had to message the author because he just kissed her ankle while gifting her (and making her wear) an anklet.
Even better, She asked him to say please (after HE got jealous) and he did. Like this:
"Please quit the dance competition if it means letting other men put their hands on you. Please tell me that if someone's going to make you laugh and spin you around and hold you close, it's going to be me."
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.

Vikram and Aadhira had one of the best chemistries i have read till date.
I love how political focused it was and how they slowly but eventually got to know each other. The length of this book makes total sense because of how many things happened. (and it's so addicting. I read it within 24 hours)
The kitchen scene during their first day married was cuteeee.
I also really appreciate the time Aadhira took to forgive him. I think it was veryyy justified and her forgiving him any sooner would truly have me disappointed.
I was so connected to the characters that, even though I knew what betrayal was coming, it still hurt. BECAUSE SHE WAS HURT.

Hear me out:
#ENEMIES TO LOVERS (you should be sold at just this btw)
#Revenge plot
#Groveling hero
#Strong fmc
#Possessive mmc
#MMC is FMC's brother's political rival
#SHE PUNCTURES HIS CAR TYRES (all four of them) TO TAKE REVENGE
#He Becomes her subject's guest lecturer

"You were jealous."
"Pathetically so."
"Of Aarav Malik."
"I don't care what his name is. I care that he had his hands on you."

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

What words can I even use to describe this one? I loved every part, I laughed at the way Aadhira constantly pranked Vikram, screamed at the bad decisions, wanted to shake them both at some points. The way this man grovels sets the bar, Aardhira is stronger than me cause I’d have forgiven that man straight away. This whole entire book made me believe in love again 🖤

[Palak · Rating 4 out of 5]

As much as i hated Vikram in book 1 I loved him in this book more than that , I loved reading this book so so soooo... much . this book proves that love is found at unexpected places 🤗🤗

Vikram Deshmukh — a ruthless politician loses the CM election against Ayaan rathore. so he decides to take revenge by trapping Adhira Rathore ( ayaan's sister ) . but when the political boundaries starts to disappear and what started as revenge turned out to be something more beautiful —love .

the chemistry between the characters is so damnn..... good 🔥🔥the book got me giggling, screaming, smiling like a fool 🫠🫠 the banter –perfect enemies-to-lovers kind of 😘😘
family bonding of rathores was so heartwarming 🥰🥰

I loved adhira's character — strong, fierce, witty
her revenge actions —puncturing the tyres of her professor when he humiliates in the class was just awesome 🤣🤣.
Coming to the groveling phase , surely vikram deserved that but the last chapter genuinely broke my heart for him 🥹🥹
the sweet and cute little Deshmukh family have my whole heart .

meeting ayaan and saanvi again felt so good 🫶🫶 and now they are parents 🥹🥹🤌🤌

NOTE TO AUTHOR : It's safe to say that I can read anything written by @taashukauthor . feels like i am a part of Rathore family. 🥹🥹 now i am excited to read Kabir's story 😍😍

OVERALL , if you love political rivalry, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, banter , groveling – this is a must read 🥰🥰

[harshiiiii_02 · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.7-3.8 ⭐
Vikram Deshmukh has one rule—never lose. But when Ayaan Rathore shatters his dream of becoming CM, Vikram is set on revenge and determined to take back what’s his. And his ticket? Aadhira Rathore, the princess of the Rathore family!

When he enters her life as her guest professor, Aadhira’s walls slowly crumble, and she hits back with her mischievous pranks. Between all the car chases and dog fights, they don’t even realize when hate turns into something else… and despite being from rival families, they actually end up falling in love and getting married.

But what happens when Aadhira finds out that their relationship began as nothing more than a revenge plot? 👀 To know more, dive into the book!!

Vikram is charming, ambitious, doesn’t take no for an answer, and okay fine… a little toxic but sooo possessive hehe. Aadhira, on the other hand, is mischievous, drop-dead gorgeous, beauty with brains, and has the sharpest tongue. The story is perfectly paced, and I absolutely loved the Rathore family dynamics!! The grovellingg had me crying fr 😭😭 felt sooo bad for Vikram (even though he kinda deserved it). But since it’s HEA, I’m not complaining, and omg that epilogue + bonus chapter? Literally the most perfect ending.

[Yamini · Rating 4 out of 5]

"When Revenge Turned To Love" by Author Taashu K! It's not just a book! It's an intoxication, where you love the protagonist and hate him at the same time. There's no hero or villain, it's just Vikram "Cold" Deshmukh in every moment.

It proceeds, from the end phase of first book of power and passion series. Unfolds the love and romance of Aadhira Rathore, the sister of the ruling chief minister and Vikram Deshmukh, the leader of the opposition.

It started as a revenge, but heart it turned into love! When? You need to read the book to know!

Reading the first book, I know Vikram will be tough to like! But man! He was addictive, obsessive and highly possessive (poor Abhishek! Pehle Ayaan aur ab Vikram, hehe) Vikram is crooked! And you have to accept it. I just drowned reading the book! Aadhira has slayed in choosing the life partner.

The Author has won my heart with her deep details and insights about the politics. It's my first ever political drama which has the real politics in the plot unlike the others. Appreciation 🛐.

Still waiting for motivation? They kiss under the waterfall.
Got it? Now, run to the KU and grab it. And you won't regret reading about Vikram, Aadhira and of course, Ayaan 🌠

[Millie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okayy soo, as soon as I started this book i was hooked onto it. The type that keeps you awake late at night and you want to read it more and more but at the same time you don't want it to end. This was that book for me.

For Vikram Deshmukh, Aadhira was just a pawn, a political strategy in his elaborate game of taking down the Rathore Empire. And Aadhira? She despised Vikram and never planned to fall for him. But when he comes as a guest proffessor in her college, sparks turn to wildfire and what started simply as a strategy turns into a slow burn romance.

But not all ends here, and to find out ahead, you need to read this book. This book taught me the real meaning of love. Which is not just grand gestures of display. It's about being there, noticing the smallest things that matter and taking care without needing to remind. It taught me that love has problems but it can turn out to be beautiful if one doesn't forget to give up.

I loved especially Aadhira's character which is shown as a powerful FMC in this book who doesn't back down to a fight which i really admire.

I hope you love this book as much as I do 🎀✨

[Aahna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book, a perfect enemies to lovers romance built around family and political rivalry.

Vikram Rathore, the opposition leader and biggest rival of the Rathore family, loses the race to become CM and swears revenge. His plan is to use Aadhira Rathore, the heart of her family and a sharp, witty future lawyer. He wants to make her fall for him and take away the most precious person from Ayaan Rathore, the CM, his beloved sister.

But destiny has its own plans. Vikram falls harder for Aadhira and just when everything looks perfect the story takes a sharp twist. What that twist is you will only know when you read the book.
Trust me, it is worth it, all those moments, the emotions, the giggles and the shocks. It was a good read.

If you are a fan of enemies to lovers, political rivalry or forced proximity, with a witty and strong FMC and an equally strong MMC, this one is for you.
And Taashu, we liked Vikram a lot. Aadhira is a sweetheart and the way she argues is pure love.

[Nupur · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Revenge Turned to Love is an emotional and passionate enemies-to-lovers story that beautifully blends romance, pain, and redemption. The book kept me hooked with its mix of secrets, past trauma, and intense chemistry between the leads.

I absolutely loved how the characters evolved, especially Vikram. I started off hating him but ended up falling for his groveling and the way he redeemed himself. Aadhira, on the other hand, was witty, strong, and never lost her voice, which made me root for her even more. Their banter, pranks, and emotional clashes made the story feel alive and real.

The book also has that perfect balance of thrill and love, there’s mystery, heartbreak, and a satisfying happy ending that leaves you smiling. It’s dramatic, it’s possessive, and it’s filled with moments that make you giggle, scream, and clutch your heart all at once.

If you love stories where hatred slowly melts into love and forgiveness, this one is a perfect pick.

[Nupur Jha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book isn’t just a story, it’s a storm of emotions. It begins with anger, betrayal, and the desire for revenge… but somewhere between the hate and the hurt, love finds its way in.

The characters are flawed, passionate, and achingly human. The hero’s possessiveness, though intense, adds a raw edge to the romance, the kind that burns, heals, and confuses all at once. I loved watching how pain slowly turned into longing, and revenge softened into love.

It’s dramatic, emotional, and beautifully messy, the kind of story that reminds you how sometimes, even the darkest feelings can lead to the most unexpected kind of love.

[__anonymousscribbler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book by author!! The plot of the book is amazing, kept hooked till last. Loved the characters especially Vikram 🤌🏻🤌🏻!!