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Love...Bites: Love doesn't just hurt... it bites - Paperback Edition
300 pages, Paperback
Published August 21, 2025
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October 7, 2025
Anvi Rai is one of the most refreshing protagonists I’ve read in a while—a strong, independent woman in her forties who isn’t chasing love… until love comes knocking in the charming form of Vedant Mathur. What begins as a whirlwind romance quickly takes a darker turn when suspicion creeps in after her best friend’s mysterious death.
Sheetal Kolvalkar weaves romance and psychological suspense seamlessly. The writing has a crisp, cinematic quality, and the pacing keeps tension simmering without sacrificing character depth. I appreciated how Anvi’s emotional journey felt real—her vulnerability, her doubts, her struggle to reconcile the man she’s falling for with the shadows following him.
Themes of trust, deception, and emotional manipulation are explored with nuance, making Love… Bites more than just a thriller—it’s a mirror to the dangerous dynamics that can lurk beneath seemingly perfect relationships.
★★★★☆ for keeping me hooked and giving me a heroine worth rooting for.
Sheetal Kolvalkar weaves romance and psychological suspense seamlessly. The writing has a crisp, cinematic quality, and the pacing keeps tension simmering without sacrificing character depth. I appreciated how Anvi’s emotional journey felt real—her vulnerability, her doubts, her struggle to reconcile the man she’s falling for with the shadows following him.
Themes of trust, deception, and emotional manipulation are explored with nuance, making Love… Bites more than just a thriller—it’s a mirror to the dangerous dynamics that can lurk beneath seemingly perfect relationships.
★★★★☆ for keeping me hooked and giving me a heroine worth rooting for.
November 12, 2025
(please read till the very end)
Where do I even start?
For a debut? Fantastic. A quick-paced thriller packed with elements of love, secrets, and bloodshed - Love Bites is, in one word, “un-put-down-able” (it may not be an official word but for the sake of amazing books, I use it in my reviews every now and then)! I remember putting off starting this one at first because I was too busy with life and was trying to catch up on my then-current reads, but the day I did start this one - I finished more than half in one-sitting, and that is a huge compliment coming from me.
So, what’s the story?
Anvi Rai, a literal girlboss by all means- excelling at her workplace, a successful woman whose existence screams “independent badass”, meets Ved Mathur, a charming gentleman who is seemingly the embodiment of perfection. Even though Anvi has always seen love as a mere distraction in life that must be avoided at all costs, she falls for him. Things are perfect. Or so they seem.
Why has Ved, whom she has only known for ten days, proposed to her already?
Why don’t the bits and pieces of his past add up together?
This book will literally have you itching to know more- it’s that addictive, and for this to be the debut work of the author? Unbelievable.
However, I’d like to add that the book has very poor editing done on it (examples given at the end). There should be a difference between your texts to your homegirl, and your published book. Not even a basic spellcheck has been done on this one. If that’s something that doesn’t affect you as a reader, I 100% recommend this book to you.
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Where do I even start?
For a debut? Fantastic. A quick-paced thriller packed with elements of love, secrets, and bloodshed - Love Bites is, in one word, “un-put-down-able” (it may not be an official word but for the sake of amazing books, I use it in my reviews every now and then)! I remember putting off starting this one at first because I was too busy with life and was trying to catch up on my then-current reads, but the day I did start this one - I finished more than half in one-sitting, and that is a huge compliment coming from me.
So, what’s the story?
Anvi Rai, a literal girlboss by all means- excelling at her workplace, a successful woman whose existence screams “independent badass”, meets Ved Mathur, a charming gentleman who is seemingly the embodiment of perfection. Even though Anvi has always seen love as a mere distraction in life that must be avoided at all costs, she falls for him. Things are perfect. Or so they seem.
Why has Ved, whom she has only known for ten days, proposed to her already?
Why don’t the bits and pieces of his past add up together?
This book will literally have you itching to know more- it’s that addictive, and for this to be the debut work of the author? Unbelievable.
However, I’d like to add that the book has very poor editing done on it (examples given at the end). There should be a difference between your texts to your homegirl, and your published book. Not even a basic spellcheck has been done on this one. If that’s something that doesn’t affect you as a reader, I 100% recommend this book to you.
(couldn't include the images here due to formatting issues, so a bit of a struggle-)
she replies curlty
cos instead of "cause"
go thru all the torcher
September 30, 2025
Sheetal Kolvalkar's psychological romance thriller, "Love…Bites: Love doesn't just hurt…it bites," explores the dark aspects of love, obsession, and betrayal. At its heart is Anvi Rai, a forty-year-old corporate powerhouse whose strength, independence, and fierce determination shine through on every page. Her determination to bring Ved, the man attempting to trap her, to justice is the story's driving force, and it makes her a heroine to root for.
The novel stands out for its character development. Tanya, Anvi's loyal friend, goes to great lengths to protect her mentor, and Inspector Raghav is a commanding figure who defies expectations with his intelligence and integrity. His investigations into other domestic violence cases add weight and relevance, giving voice to victims who are frequently silenced. These complex, flawed, and deeply human characters are what make the book memorable. While the author's writing style, which draws inspiration from her experience as a screenwriter, makes the story read like a movie playing out in front of you, the tension is maintained by Ved and Anvi's battle of wits. With a sense of justice being served, the conclusion gives readers much-needed satisfaction.
The book does have some shortcomings, though. The abrupt change from first to third person in the story can be unnerving. There are also spelling and grammar mistakes in the text, and some of the twists are obvious because of early clues.
"Love…Bites" has a strong emotional impact despite being a debut. You'll be captivated, unnerved, and thinking about it long after you've put it down.
The novel stands out for its character development. Tanya, Anvi's loyal friend, goes to great lengths to protect her mentor, and Inspector Raghav is a commanding figure who defies expectations with his intelligence and integrity. His investigations into other domestic violence cases add weight and relevance, giving voice to victims who are frequently silenced. These complex, flawed, and deeply human characters are what make the book memorable. While the author's writing style, which draws inspiration from her experience as a screenwriter, makes the story read like a movie playing out in front of you, the tension is maintained by Ved and Anvi's battle of wits. With a sense of justice being served, the conclusion gives readers much-needed satisfaction.
The book does have some shortcomings, though. The abrupt change from first to third person in the story can be unnerving. There are also spelling and grammar mistakes in the text, and some of the twists are obvious because of early clues.
"Love…Bites" has a strong emotional impact despite being a debut. You'll be captivated, unnerved, and thinking about it long after you've put it down.
October 6, 2025
LOVE BITES
-Sheetal Kolvalkar
This is an amazing blend of romance, thriller with secrets and twists that will make you enjoy every word of it and it being the authors debut its phenomenal.
Anvi Rai is a successful IT professional with sharp instincts, strong will, determination, fierceness and hates dishonesty.
The story starts when Anvi meets VED- a charming, handsome chef who makes her heart flutter. She falls for his charm, is engaged to him within a week and is set to marry him soon. But things start to go down the hill when her best friend Tania dies on the night of her engagement after trying to convince her to think before rushing things with Ved. Then enters Inspector Raghav, who is sharp, intuitive and smart enough to collect proofs before he speaks.
The story revolves around solving the murder case of Tania but its a lot more than that. Its about how love sometimes can be a trap affecting your mental and psychological health. The characters are so real with all their strength and flaws making you like it more.
Where the author has successfully managed to keep her readers on the edge of their seat with every new twist coming up she has delivered a promising book without making it long. The tension between Anvi and Ved was managed so well. Where the thrill of revealing Ved's true face and catching him in his own act was so satisfactory the journey leading to it was more fun to read.
If you like short psychological thrillers which highlights some really strong social issues and has some really great characters along with the an amazing plot then this one is for you.
Toodles
-Sheetal Kolvalkar
This is an amazing blend of romance, thriller with secrets and twists that will make you enjoy every word of it and it being the authors debut its phenomenal.
Anvi Rai is a successful IT professional with sharp instincts, strong will, determination, fierceness and hates dishonesty.
The story starts when Anvi meets VED- a charming, handsome chef who makes her heart flutter. She falls for his charm, is engaged to him within a week and is set to marry him soon. But things start to go down the hill when her best friend Tania dies on the night of her engagement after trying to convince her to think before rushing things with Ved. Then enters Inspector Raghav, who is sharp, intuitive and smart enough to collect proofs before he speaks.
The story revolves around solving the murder case of Tania but its a lot more than that. Its about how love sometimes can be a trap affecting your mental and psychological health. The characters are so real with all their strength and flaws making you like it more.
Where the author has successfully managed to keep her readers on the edge of their seat with every new twist coming up she has delivered a promising book without making it long. The tension between Anvi and Ved was managed so well. Where the thrill of revealing Ved's true face and catching him in his own act was so satisfactory the journey leading to it was more fun to read.
If you like short psychological thrillers which highlights some really strong social issues and has some really great characters along with the an amazing plot then this one is for you.
Toodles
October 5, 2025
Love Bites by Sheetal Kolvalkar is an exciting read with more than what I expected with precise detail of things around with the storyline which gives wings to the imagination. Too perfect and too good to be true said by Anvi’s mother was so true. How Anvi fall in love in a week and getting engaged too soon. Anvi was more than we think, strong, powerful, sharp and hates betrayal,
She has fallen in love before too, this time also with the wrong guy. I loved the police officer Raghav his instincts. The story was weaved well and was intriguing. The way Ved killed Tanya was making the veil open little by little. I wished there was more detailed back story of Karthick than it was.
I think it’s once choice to keep their maiden name and doesn’t need anyone’s approval because it was their part of identity and what they are, the change should not be forced one and understanding is more important. The sacrifice of Tanya to protect her best friend and mentor was making me feel bad for her and how we can such relationship with true love and loayalty less nowadays.
Usually I feel some sympathy for the serial killers when hearing their backstory but here it was not but there was questions like, he could have been a good homemaker too or was he idle which made Anusha push him a lot and the words of infidelity by Ved hurted Anusha… more questions come to my mind…
Overall a enjoyable psychological romance thriller.
She has fallen in love before too, this time also with the wrong guy. I loved the police officer Raghav his instincts. The story was weaved well and was intriguing. The way Ved killed Tanya was making the veil open little by little. I wished there was more detailed back story of Karthick than it was.
I think it’s once choice to keep their maiden name and doesn’t need anyone’s approval because it was their part of identity and what they are, the change should not be forced one and understanding is more important. The sacrifice of Tanya to protect her best friend and mentor was making me feel bad for her and how we can such relationship with true love and loayalty less nowadays.
Usually I feel some sympathy for the serial killers when hearing their backstory but here it was not but there was questions like, he could have been a good homemaker too or was he idle which made Anusha push him a lot and the words of infidelity by Ved hurted Anusha… more questions come to my mind…
Overall a enjoyable psychological romance thriller.
October 21, 2025
Sheetal Kolvalkar’s “Love Bites” is a romance psychological thriller which keeps you glued to the book from start till end. Avni an IT lead is one of the strongest women you will possibly come over be her strength, courage, resilience and ability. However as per Avni, Love is a distraction in her world which stops her from growing up big into her professional world. In comes Vedant Mathur, who charismatically woes Avni into a relationship with her.
Vedant’s entry into Avni’s life, starts tossing up her life topsy turvy with loads of mystery surrounding her. With one of her closest friend Tanya, passing away under mysterious circumstances Avni’s world starts cracking. Raghav the police officer enters the storyline which starts unfolding many hidden mysteries with in the storyline as the story progresses.
The character of Avni has been written of very well being bold, strong, courageous, vulnerable whereas Vedant enters as the lovey dovey type guys who can woo any women. Raghav’s patience and strategy to remain calm in adverse situations to solve the mysteries are to read out for as well.
Overall a nice mysterious romance thriller with so many twists and turns and an unpredictable person being the killer makes the readers hooked to the book. The writing is simple and enjoyable making the readers enjoying every chapter and the yearn to read more. An impressive debut book which covers the dark sides of love along with leaving an impressive lasting for a long time.
October 8, 2025
Qotd: Do you love thrillers and crime fiction?
I love crime/ mystery fiction, infact I got into reading because of this genra. But now as I have grown older I tend to read more non fiction. So when I saw this book - Love Bite's by Sheetal Kolvalkar my first take was that it must be Romance novel. But the blurb got me interested as it said it is a thriller and a story of betrayal.
With this set in my mind I started reading the book and couldn't put it down. It was a refreshing read compared to my normal heavy non fictions. It is story of a strong independent woman to whom I could relate to easily and how she fell to the charms of a man and lost herself. But it is also a story of how she gathered herself back and did not get shattered by the betrayal.
Author has done justice to all the characters from the protagonist Ananya and Aman, Tanya to Inspector Raghav. Every character has been given due importance which adds to the storyline nicely. Story is fast paced and keeps you hooked, although you know who is behind all the wrong doings, you still want to know the end.
I would have loved if the ending would have been a little different. Editing could have been better but it doesn't distract you from the story. It's a perfect read if you want a quick reading which keeps you on the edge of you seat. You can say it has all Love, romance, mystery and crime. Pick it up for a weekend read or while travelling.
I love crime/ mystery fiction, infact I got into reading because of this genra. But now as I have grown older I tend to read more non fiction. So when I saw this book - Love Bite's by Sheetal Kolvalkar my first take was that it must be Romance novel. But the blurb got me interested as it said it is a thriller and a story of betrayal.
With this set in my mind I started reading the book and couldn't put it down. It was a refreshing read compared to my normal heavy non fictions. It is story of a strong independent woman to whom I could relate to easily and how she fell to the charms of a man and lost herself. But it is also a story of how she gathered herself back and did not get shattered by the betrayal.
Author has done justice to all the characters from the protagonist Ananya and Aman, Tanya to Inspector Raghav. Every character has been given due importance which adds to the storyline nicely. Story is fast paced and keeps you hooked, although you know who is behind all the wrong doings, you still want to know the end.
I would have loved if the ending would have been a little different. Editing could have been better but it doesn't distract you from the story. It's a perfect read if you want a quick reading which keeps you on the edge of you seat. You can say it has all Love, romance, mystery and crime. Pick it up for a weekend read or while travelling.
October 15, 2025
Love Bites by Sheetal Kolvalkar is an engrossing psychological thriller that keeps you hooked from the first page to the last.
The story follows Anvi Rai, a strong, successful businesswoman who seems to have it all together and Vedant Mathur, effortlessly charming, impossibly attentive, the perfect man who walks into her life. What begins as a passionate love story quickly spirals into a mind game of betrayal, manipulation, and revenge.
The author does a fantastic job of blending romance with suspense, maintaining a fast pace and crisp narration throughout. The writing is sharp, cinematic, and emotionally charged, making it easy to visualize every scene. Kolvalkar captures the complexities of love and trust beautifully, showing how thin the line between affection, obsession and deceit can be.
However, I did find myself wishing for more depth in Anvi’s backstory with Karthik. For a character as layered and powerful as Anvi, that part of her life felt a little too brief and left me curious for more emotional context.
Love Bites is an impressive debut thrilling, passionate, and smartly written. A perfect weekend read for those who love stories that mix love, lies, and delicious revenge.
The story follows Anvi Rai, a strong, successful businesswoman who seems to have it all together and Vedant Mathur, effortlessly charming, impossibly attentive, the perfect man who walks into her life. What begins as a passionate love story quickly spirals into a mind game of betrayal, manipulation, and revenge.
The author does a fantastic job of blending romance with suspense, maintaining a fast pace and crisp narration throughout. The writing is sharp, cinematic, and emotionally charged, making it easy to visualize every scene. Kolvalkar captures the complexities of love and trust beautifully, showing how thin the line between affection, obsession and deceit can be.
However, I did find myself wishing for more depth in Anvi’s backstory with Karthik. For a character as layered and powerful as Anvi, that part of her life felt a little too brief and left me curious for more emotional context.
Love Bites is an impressive debut thrilling, passionate, and smartly written. A perfect weekend read for those who love stories that mix love, lies, and delicious revenge.
October 21, 2025
Love...Bites: Love doesn't just hurt... it bites, by Sheetal Kolvalkar is a fast-paced psychological romance that starts strong on page one! The plot follows Anvi Rai, a powerful, protective career woman swearing off love... until Vedant Mathur strolls back into her life. What seems like a sweet second chance at love transforms into a disturbing series of secrets, lies and fatal obsession. Kolvalkar has masterfully crafted a seamless blending of romance, suspense and heart, making every twist seem believable yet shocking. Anvi is a likable protagonist, vulnerable but resilient and I never stopped second guessing about Vedant and whether he was really charming or truly dangerous. The pace of the novel is fast with sharp, witty dialogue and perfectly timed reveal of various secrets keeping me engaged long into the night. Smart and satisfying, the debut novel disturbs yet pulls the reader in as it explores the ramifications of love and whether it heals or destroys when predicated by trust and obsession for the same. A wicked, razor-sharp romantic thriller loaded with secrets, obsession and betrayal, Love... Bites will keep you guessing until the last page. Fast, emotional and chilling, this is love at its most dangerous.
October 2, 2025
An amazing, simple and suspenseful story. The author has slowly revealed Anvi's life, cover by cover, in this story. I never thought I would finish this 284-page book in one go, because I had never attempted such a thing. But now I feel that thrillers and suspenseful stories can make me do this. I won't reveal anything about this story, but I can only say that Anvi will find the love and life she wanted for herself. I think it could be classified as a pyschothriller. There isn't a lot of bloodshed, but there is a murder. The best part was where Anvi finds her bearings emotionally. She subtly portrays independent and strong women. It's not necessarily about loud feminist rhetoric; women's empowerment is also a very good way to communicate feminism.
I definitely want to commend the author; she has done a truly excellent job. It's crucial to keep the reader captivated. The way each character's backstory is portrayed is also commendable.
A good and clean thriller, suspense is not lost anywhere.
I definitely want to commend the author; she has done a truly excellent job. It's crucial to keep the reader captivated. The way each character's backstory is portrayed is also commendable.
A good and clean thriller, suspense is not lost anywhere.
October 4, 2025
Love the word may sound full of positivity but sometimes for some it can be a trap.
The protagonist of the book is Avni Rai who has built her own life with structure and discipline and most importantly in her own terms.
Avni Rai is presently 40 and is head of a global business and extremely intelligent and sharp for her love is something she has left behind long back
She meets Vedant Mathur and his charisma and seems so attractive .
But everything has a price we will know later on . Such expensive prices.
Avni 's close friend Tanya suddenly dies and Avni understands her world will no longer be the same
Something unusual comes to action like a strange photo a string of lies and so much more
Who is Vedant ?
And is it a story of betrayal and obsession?
What is love actually?
Read the novel to know more
Love bites is not your typical love story it is about if your love is not being accepted or turned with a severe turmoil. What if your problem starts at 40's and much more! A very different type of novel where you see a difficult part of love.
The protagonist of the book is Avni Rai who has built her own life with structure and discipline and most importantly in her own terms.
Avni Rai is presently 40 and is head of a global business and extremely intelligent and sharp for her love is something she has left behind long back
She meets Vedant Mathur and his charisma and seems so attractive .
But everything has a price we will know later on . Such expensive prices.
Avni 's close friend Tanya suddenly dies and Avni understands her world will no longer be the same
Something unusual comes to action like a strange photo a string of lies and so much more
Who is Vedant ?
And is it a story of betrayal and obsession?
What is love actually?
Read the novel to know more
Love bites is not your typical love story it is about if your love is not being accepted or turned with a severe turmoil. What if your problem starts at 40's and much more! A very different type of novel where you see a difficult part of love.
October 7, 2025
Love Bites by Sheetal Kolvalkar is a mix of romance and thriller, with emotions, secrets & twists that keep you thinking. The main character Anvi felt very real to me. She is strong but also broken in places & that balance made me connect with her. The book shows how love can be sweet but also painful & how trust can sometimes turn into doubt. How love can make you happy, but it can also hurt you in ways you don’t expect. There are moments of passion, but also moments of fear, confusion and doubt. There are parts that made me stop and think about relationships in real life too. I liked how the story kept building slowly. It has suspense, drama & emotions all together. The suspense in the story is another strong point. There are twists & secrets that kept me turning the pages. What I love the most is how the story shows both the sweetness & the pain of love & how it makes you think about trust, choices, and relationships long after reading. The ending especially stayed in my mind it was not just about love but about choices and consequences. If you like stories that are emotional and have a mix of love and mystery, this is definitely worth reading.
October 4, 2025
Love Bites is Fast paced and gripping, the story hooks you right from chapter one. And considering it’s a debut novel, you’re in for quite the ride.
Both Avni and Vedant are compelling characters, each layered in ways that keep you constantly guessing. Questions are hurled at you from every direction, and you can feel a big twist coming!! when it does, it lands hard. I absolutely love when a psychological thriller makes me go AAAAAAHHHHHH what just happened?!
It’s also one of those rare thrillers where I genuinely liked the female lead. Avni isn’t your typical, naive FMC, she’s sharp, independent, and fiercely grounded. Love was never really her thing, but watching her slowly soften toward Vedant adds an unexpected emotional depth to the chaos.
And Ved? He’s charming, enigmatic, and dangerously magnetic. You can’t tell if it’s perfect timing or just the perfect facade. As the story unfolds, every layer peels back with precision, keeping you hooked till the very last page.
Both Avni and Vedant are compelling characters, each layered in ways that keep you constantly guessing. Questions are hurled at you from every direction, and you can feel a big twist coming!! when it does, it lands hard. I absolutely love when a psychological thriller makes me go AAAAAAHHHHHH what just happened?!
It’s also one of those rare thrillers where I genuinely liked the female lead. Avni isn’t your typical, naive FMC, she’s sharp, independent, and fiercely grounded. Love was never really her thing, but watching her slowly soften toward Vedant adds an unexpected emotional depth to the chaos.
And Ved? He’s charming, enigmatic, and dangerously magnetic. You can’t tell if it’s perfect timing or just the perfect facade. As the story unfolds, every layer peels back with precision, keeping you hooked till the very last page.
October 22, 2025
"Love Bites" by Sheetal Kolvalkar is a novel that will transport you to a world of emotions and complexities. The story of Anvi, a successful businesswoman, and Ved, a mysterious and charismatic person, will captivate you with its intricate web of relationships.
The book's greatest strength lies in its suspenseful and mysterious narrative, which will keep you hooked till the very end. The relationship between Anvi and Ved is layered with depth and complexity, leaving you pondering long after you finish reading.
Sheetal Kolvalkar's writing style is simple yet impactful, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in the story. This book is perfect for those who enjoy psychological romance thrillers.
"Love Bites" is a novel that will take you on a journey of love, secrets, and complexities. It's a gripping read that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you thinking long after you finish it.
The book's greatest strength lies in its suspenseful and mysterious narrative, which will keep you hooked till the very end. The relationship between Anvi and Ved is layered with depth and complexity, leaving you pondering long after you finish reading.
Sheetal Kolvalkar's writing style is simple yet impactful, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in the story. This book is perfect for those who enjoy psychological romance thrillers.
"Love Bites" is a novel that will take you on a journey of love, secrets, and complexities. It's a gripping read that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you thinking long after you finish it.
October 6, 2025
Love…Bites by Sheetal Kolvalkar is a captivating blend of romance and psychological suspense that kept me hooked from start to finish. I loved how Anvi Rai is portrayed not just as a love interest, but as a strong, independent woman whose life is carefully structured. As Vedant Mathur enters, his charm and attention make her feel seen, but slowly unravel a web of secrets and deception.
The story balances between intense emotional connection and thrilling suspense. The chemistry between Anvi and Vedant is palpable, yet layered with tension and uncertainty, which makes the romance feel exciting and realistic. Themes of trust, obsession, and betrayal add depth to the love story, keeping readers guessing who can be trusted.
I’d highly recommend Love…Bites to anyone who enjoys dark, edgy romance where desire and danger collide. It’s thrilling, emotional, and impossible to put down.
The story balances between intense emotional connection and thrilling suspense. The chemistry between Anvi and Vedant is palpable, yet layered with tension and uncertainty, which makes the romance feel exciting and realistic. Themes of trust, obsession, and betrayal add depth to the love story, keeping readers guessing who can be trusted.
I’d highly recommend Love…Bites to anyone who enjoys dark, edgy romance where desire and danger collide. It’s thrilling, emotional, and impossible to put down.
October 1, 2025
Love Bites is author’s very first psychological romance thriller. It peels back the glossy layers of love to reveal its darker edges.
Set in Bangalore, Anvi Rai is structured, successful and a tightly controlled woman in her forty’s, who finds herself unexpectedly drawn to the charming and mysterious Vedant Mathur. Just as she begins to trust again, a tragic death and a trail of unsettling clues pull her into a chilling spiral of doubt.
The story relays that even the strongest among us can be caught off guard by emotional predators.
The writing style is accessible. The story is fast paced, straightforward- not deeply layered. The character development is below average. Overall, it has a earmark of stereotyped Bollywood story.
Set in Bangalore, Anvi Rai is structured, successful and a tightly controlled woman in her forty’s, who finds herself unexpectedly drawn to the charming and mysterious Vedant Mathur. Just as she begins to trust again, a tragic death and a trail of unsettling clues pull her into a chilling spiral of doubt.
The story relays that even the strongest among us can be caught off guard by emotional predators.
The writing style is accessible. The story is fast paced, straightforward- not deeply layered. The character development is below average. Overall, it has a earmark of stereotyped Bollywood story.
December 8, 2025
When I picked up this book, I thought it’d be a romance plot, maybe a breakup, a bit of drama, and some emotional healing. But well, never judge a book by its cover.
Love bites is sharp, fast and has the essence of keeping us on our toes thrill, which keeps us wondering what's gonna happen next. It grips us right from the first page and doesn’t let go till the end.
What really stood out for me, are the mixed emotions of romance, attraction, nostalgia, the feeling of seeing a person after a long time and the tension, suspense, and the little signs that seemed almost too perfect to be real.
The characters felt real and layered. I loved how Anvi’s strength and vulnerability came through, she isn’t flawless, but that’s exactly why we root for her. Vedant had me questioning him in every scene, and I loved that about him. And the suspense? Just when I thought I had it figured out, something else would twist the plot to my surprise.
This was seriously impressive, for a debut. It’s gripping, emotional, and leaves us thinking about trust, love, masks people wear, and secrets long after it’s over. Definitely a strong start to a spooky season reading!
Love bites is sharp, fast and has the essence of keeping us on our toes thrill, which keeps us wondering what's gonna happen next. It grips us right from the first page and doesn’t let go till the end.
What really stood out for me, are the mixed emotions of romance, attraction, nostalgia, the feeling of seeing a person after a long time and the tension, suspense, and the little signs that seemed almost too perfect to be real.
The characters felt real and layered. I loved how Anvi’s strength and vulnerability came through, she isn’t flawless, but that’s exactly why we root for her. Vedant had me questioning him in every scene, and I loved that about him. And the suspense? Just when I thought I had it figured out, something else would twist the plot to my surprise.
This was seriously impressive, for a debut. It’s gripping, emotional, and leaves us thinking about trust, love, masks people wear, and secrets long after it’s over. Definitely a strong start to a spooky season reading!
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