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The Wrong Bride: Indian Billionaire Substitute bride, Forced marriage Romance
A broken engagement. A runaway bride. And a marriage no one planned.
Aashika Shah knows what it means to be unwanted. Two years ago, her engagement shattered—and her parents never forgave her for choosing her own dignity over silence. To them she is nothing but a burden, a spare piece of furniture collecting dust in their house. Until the day her cousin’s groom is left at the altar… and they push her forward as the replacement bride.
Shivansh Verma never believed in love—marriage, for him, was meant to be stability, not passion. But when his bride runs away and Aashika is pushed into her place, everything he thought he wanted begins to change. What begins as obligation soon becomes something neither of them a bond forged in fire, and a man who will burn the world before letting anyone hurt his wife again.
But with vengeful exes, cruel whispers, and families who thrive on shame, can this wrong bride truly find her place… and a love that finally feels like hers?
If you enjoy fast-burn desi romances, protective heroes, and a forced marriage that turns into forever, The Wrong Bride is the story you’ve been waiting for.
Aashika Shah knows what it means to be unwanted. Two years ago, her engagement shattered—and her parents never forgave her for choosing her own dignity over silence. To them she is nothing but a burden, a spare piece of furniture collecting dust in their house. Until the day her cousin’s groom is left at the altar… and they push her forward as the replacement bride.
Shivansh Verma never believed in love—marriage, for him, was meant to be stability, not passion. But when his bride runs away and Aashika is pushed into her place, everything he thought he wanted begins to change. What begins as obligation soon becomes something neither of them a bond forged in fire, and a man who will burn the world before letting anyone hurt his wife again.
But with vengeful exes, cruel whispers, and families who thrive on shame, can this wrong bride truly find her place… and a love that finally feels like hers?
If you enjoy fast-burn desi romances, protective heroes, and a forced marriage that turns into forever, The Wrong Bride is the story you’ve been waiting for.
201 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2025
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October 2, 2025
Saanvi Jain spins an engaging tale with The Wrong Bride—a marriage of circumstances that slowly unravels into a story of emotions, choices, and second chances. The premise itself is captivating, and there are plenty of heartfelt moments that keep you invested in the characters’ journey.
That said, a few chapters felt a little rushed and left me wanting more depth in certain scenes. But perhaps that’s also a sign of how much I was drawn in—I wanted to linger longer with the characters and their story.
Overall, it’s a quick, emotional read for fans of contemporary romance who enjoy marriage-of-convenience themes with a twist. Saanvi Jain’s storytelling has promise, and I look forward to seeing how her future books evolve.
That said, a few chapters felt a little rushed and left me wanting more depth in certain scenes. But perhaps that’s also a sign of how much I was drawn in—I wanted to linger longer with the characters and their story.
Overall, it’s a quick, emotional read for fans of contemporary romance who enjoy marriage-of-convenience themes with a twist. Saanvi Jain’s storytelling has promise, and I look forward to seeing how her future books evolve.
February 21, 2026
Lovely…
This is very well written, and I loved both the story and the characters. There are so many cultural references that kept me constantly looking up terms, words, and recipes. I now know how to make paneer if I need it!
The FMC has a family that is dedicated to old, patriarchal traditions. It seems to be fine with them that her first fiancé slapped her around. When she refused to marry her abuser, they had the nerve to be embarrassed. Not about him, but her! This family was awful…
And the MMC is supposed to marry into her family, but the bride to be runs away and marries someone else.
So, if anyone knows about the mores and customs, is this still common? To treat their own daughter as if she’s invisible for the crime of not wanting to be beaten?
KU read.
This is very well written, and I loved both the story and the characters. There are so many cultural references that kept me constantly looking up terms, words, and recipes. I now know how to make paneer if I need it!
The FMC has a family that is dedicated to old, patriarchal traditions. It seems to be fine with them that her first fiancé slapped her around. When she refused to marry her abuser, they had the nerve to be embarrassed. Not about him, but her! This family was awful…
And the MMC is supposed to marry into her family, but the bride to be runs away and marries someone else.
So, if anyone knows about the mores and customs, is this still common? To treat their own daughter as if she’s invisible for the crime of not wanting to be beaten?
KU read.
October 27, 2025
Amazing journey
This is an awesome story about an arranged marriage. The FMC goes from a weak basically unhappy woman to a very strong one. This happens with the help of her husband's support and encouragement.
The author has done a fantastic job creating the characters and telling their story.
This is an awesome story about an arranged marriage. The FMC goes from a weak basically unhappy woman to a very strong one. This happens with the help of her husband's support and encouragement.
The author has done a fantastic job creating the characters and telling their story.
November 16, 2025
A very fast read - pretty conventional in plot and characterization but I enjoyed it overall. The writing was good and even though our FMC was a quivering cutout this read pleasantly. Well done for that. I enjoyed it and the fact that it took only a few hours to finish. Smoothly written but pretty traditional marriage of convenience romance.
September 19, 2025
simple, short and healing.
January 8, 2026
My first book by the author and certainly not the last. A very engrossing story.
January 17, 2026
The story begins with a concept that immediately caught my attention, and for a while, I genuinely felt curious about where it was headed.
But, as the book moves forward, the characters start to feel disconnected and underdeveloped. The writing often feels repetitive, with a strong AI tone that takes away from the emotional impact. Instead of growing closer to the characters, I found myself drifting away from them.
While The Wrong Bride had an interesting premise, the lack of emotional depth and character connection made it an underwhelming experience overall.
But, as the book moves forward, the characters start to feel disconnected and underdeveloped. The writing often feels repetitive, with a strong AI tone that takes away from the emotional impact. Instead of growing closer to the characters, I found myself drifting away from them.
While The Wrong Bride had an interesting premise, the lack of emotional depth and character connection made it an underwhelming experience overall.
January 4, 2026
It needed a lot more development. FMC is portrayed as a weak character initially but suddenly after her marriage she becomes this bold version of herself fighting with others to protect her husband. It’s really sudden. MMC is fine, a caring and loving husband. Overall a family guy.
The story was a cliche tbh but it was enjoyable.
The story was a cliche tbh but it was enjoyable.
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