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The Promised Queen
Some promises can shatter a life. Others can remake it entirely.
A promise made years ago ties Meher’s fate to a crown she never asked for. When her grandmother’s word binds her to King Devraj, she steps into a palace that feels nothing like home—and into the life of a man who has carried the weight of duty since he was twenty.
She is a commoner, a dance teacher who knows only struggle and survival. He is the king, raised in power but starved of love. They are nothing alike—yet everything in them recognizes the other.
In a world where every glance is watched and every step judged, their bond deepens, turning fragile trust into fierce devotion. But love between a queen who never wanted a throne and a king who cannot live without her is anything but simple.
A story of promises and choices, of aching passion and unbreakable trust—this is not just a royal romance. This is the tale of a King who found his crown in his Queen, and a Queen who discovered her home in her King.
Forced Proximity
Marriage of Convenience
King x commoner
Family Drama
Protective MMC
A promise made years ago ties Meher’s fate to a crown she never asked for. When her grandmother’s word binds her to King Devraj, she steps into a palace that feels nothing like home—and into the life of a man who has carried the weight of duty since he was twenty.
She is a commoner, a dance teacher who knows only struggle and survival. He is the king, raised in power but starved of love. They are nothing alike—yet everything in them recognizes the other.
In a world where every glance is watched and every step judged, their bond deepens, turning fragile trust into fierce devotion. But love between a queen who never wanted a throne and a king who cannot live without her is anything but simple.
A story of promises and choices, of aching passion and unbreakable trust—this is not just a royal romance. This is the tale of a King who found his crown in his Queen, and a Queen who discovered her home in her King.
Forced Proximity
Marriage of Convenience
King x commoner
Family Drama
Protective MMC
286 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 29, 2025
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November 14, 2025
Another day, another book review — but this is not just any other book. This is not just another random book I’ve read. This book is different from what I had imagined. I can’t form words — I have so much in my mind, but I don’t know how to put them together, how to explain what I liked about it. I’m a jumbled mess of words.
So again, while reading this book — this one written by S.C. Jain — the same question came into my mind, the same one that always comes when I read her previous books: “It’s never gonna happen to me. Why am I torturing myself by reading this romance novel?” This thought came to me even before I reached the halfway point. Every time I read her books, I feel the same because of the way she writes, the way she builds her male characters. It feels like this man is written for me. I feel like if I ever want a man, I’d want him to have the qualities of the ones she writes about.
I know I’m praising the male character way too much, but in this novel, the female character was no less. She was a fireball, she was amazing, she was a lioness. Devraj called her his queen, but for me, she was his lioness — a force you cannot reckon with. She was his anchor, the anchor he needed in his life. They were strangers coming together in marriage, both for different reasons — he because of a promise, and she because of responsibilities. But together, they became the power couple, each other’s solace.
He was a crowned king, but that crown always felt like a burden to him. When she came along, he became more than a crown, more than a king. He started to feel like himself again. She was a dancer, and dance was her solace — the only thing that kept her alive, the only thing that made her feel safe, that made her feel at home. But then his arms, his eyes, became her home. They made her realise that no matter what would happen, he would always be there.
Their love story is truly unique. The slow burn — OHH MY GOD — it was so intense. Even the lightest brush of fingers, the smallest touch, felt like burning. I was burning, yearning, aching for them. It was that good of a slow burn.
This book doesn’t only focus on romance; it tells us about two contrasting worlds — one enclosed in glasses and shiny jewels, the other hardly having a roof, embellished with responsibilities and struggles. The book beautifully shows the contrast between the two worlds.
Apart from the main characters, I loved the bond Devraj shares with his siblings — Vihan, Viraj, and Satara. I can’t wait to read their books, too. And Satara, oh my god, I just love her. She’s so adorable, so sweet, so innocent. I felt like hugging her, protecting her from everything in the world.
This story is so good. You know those quiet stories you read after a tiring day, the stories you read when you imagine yourself as the female lead, when you start to imagine that maybe, just maybe, this could happen to you? While reading, I imagined my childish fantasy — that one day I’ll be the princess, that a prince charming will come for me. But the reality is different. In today’s world, there is no Prince Charming, there is no Knight in Shining Armour. We have to be our own Knight in Shining armour.
But in this book, there were two Knights in Shining Armour. One was Devraj, and the other was Mehr. Mehr was her own Knight in Shining Armour, and Devraj was also hers. She didn’t need a crown, she didn’t need protection—because she was already standing strong for herself. But Devraj stood beside her. He didn’t make her feel like a damsel in distress. Instead, he became her anchor, her steady support, the one she could lean on, the one she could fall back on and finally let go of all her burdens.
I loved this story. It actually reminded me of Princess Charm School, where Dalency was offered the chance to go to a Royal School. I know, totally out of context, but it definitely felt like I was reading a Barbie Princess novel, except in a Desi version.
Definitely Recommended <33
So again, while reading this book — this one written by S.C. Jain — the same question came into my mind, the same one that always comes when I read her previous books: “It’s never gonna happen to me. Why am I torturing myself by reading this romance novel?” This thought came to me even before I reached the halfway point. Every time I read her books, I feel the same because of the way she writes, the way she builds her male characters. It feels like this man is written for me. I feel like if I ever want a man, I’d want him to have the qualities of the ones she writes about.
I know I’m praising the male character way too much, but in this novel, the female character was no less. She was a fireball, she was amazing, she was a lioness. Devraj called her his queen, but for me, she was his lioness — a force you cannot reckon with. She was his anchor, the anchor he needed in his life. They were strangers coming together in marriage, both for different reasons — he because of a promise, and she because of responsibilities. But together, they became the power couple, each other’s solace.
He was a crowned king, but that crown always felt like a burden to him. When she came along, he became more than a crown, more than a king. He started to feel like himself again. She was a dancer, and dance was her solace — the only thing that kept her alive, the only thing that made her feel safe, that made her feel at home. But then his arms, his eyes, became her home. They made her realise that no matter what would happen, he would always be there.
Their love story is truly unique. The slow burn — OHH MY GOD — it was so intense. Even the lightest brush of fingers, the smallest touch, felt like burning. I was burning, yearning, aching for them. It was that good of a slow burn.
This book doesn’t only focus on romance; it tells us about two contrasting worlds — one enclosed in glasses and shiny jewels, the other hardly having a roof, embellished with responsibilities and struggles. The book beautifully shows the contrast between the two worlds.
Apart from the main characters, I loved the bond Devraj shares with his siblings — Vihan, Viraj, and Satara. I can’t wait to read their books, too. And Satara, oh my god, I just love her. She’s so adorable, so sweet, so innocent. I felt like hugging her, protecting her from everything in the world.
This story is so good. You know those quiet stories you read after a tiring day, the stories you read when you imagine yourself as the female lead, when you start to imagine that maybe, just maybe, this could happen to you? While reading, I imagined my childish fantasy — that one day I’ll be the princess, that a prince charming will come for me. But the reality is different. In today’s world, there is no Prince Charming, there is no Knight in Shining Armour. We have to be our own Knight in Shining armour.
But in this book, there were two Knights in Shining Armour. One was Devraj, and the other was Mehr. Mehr was her own Knight in Shining Armour, and Devraj was also hers. She didn’t need a crown, she didn’t need protection—because she was already standing strong for herself. But Devraj stood beside her. He didn’t make her feel like a damsel in distress. Instead, he became her anchor, her steady support, the one she could lean on, the one she could fall back on and finally let go of all her burdens.
I loved this story. It actually reminded me of Princess Charm School, where Dalency was offered the chance to go to a Royal School. I know, totally out of context, but it definitely felt like I was reading a Barbie Princess novel, except in a Desi version.
Definitely Recommended <33
October 29, 2025
I have no words. The Promised Queen released only today, and I definitely binged it in one sitting. I’m not even surprised — SC Jain’s books always have me glued to the pages until I finish them.
This one felt different from her other works — a royal romance — and I absolutely loved that fresh touch. Needless to say, this book was amazing. I was hooked from the very first page, and I fell in love with Meher right away. Her strong, fierce-but-shy personality had me manifesting her energy for myself. And just like with every other FMC in her books, I saw bits of myself in her — which made her not only relatable but also emotionally close to my heart. I loved her even more when she pushed Devraj to pick up a brush and start painting again.
Devraj, on the other hand, completely defied my expectations. I thought he’d be the typical cliché MMC — broody, cold, and distant until he magically falls in love. But that wasn’t the case at all. He was so attentive and caring toward Meher that I genuinely found myself manifesting a Devraj for myself (why can’t I order him on Amazon?).
I even liked Devraj’s father — which is rare for me! Too bad he wasn’t alive in the book. His mother, though? I despised her for everything she made him feel and said to him. My heart broke a little every time Devraj opened up to Meher about his childhood — I just wanted to reach into the book and give him a hug.
I don’t want to spoil everything he does for Meher, but one thing I absolutely adored was how he defended her — every single time. It didn’t matter if it was his mother, the public, or the ministers — if anyone disrespected her, he stood up for her without hesitation. It was beautiful to read.
And as always, I teared up while reading this one too. Especially toward the ending — I was full-on sobbing. The epilogue felt more emotional than any other for some reason. Maybe because I felt genuine happiness seeing them finally get their well-deserved happy ending after everything they’d been through. My absolute favorite detail from the book was Meher’s gradual transition from calling him “Maharaj” to “Raja-sa” to “Devraj” — and finally “Dev” in the epilogue. That progression was so subtle yet so meaningful.
So if I haven’t convinced you before to read SC Jain’s books, this is your sign. Pick one up — because once you start reading her stories, there’s truly no going back.
This one felt different from her other works — a royal romance — and I absolutely loved that fresh touch. Needless to say, this book was amazing. I was hooked from the very first page, and I fell in love with Meher right away. Her strong, fierce-but-shy personality had me manifesting her energy for myself. And just like with every other FMC in her books, I saw bits of myself in her — which made her not only relatable but also emotionally close to my heart. I loved her even more when she pushed Devraj to pick up a brush and start painting again.
Devraj, on the other hand, completely defied my expectations. I thought he’d be the typical cliché MMC — broody, cold, and distant until he magically falls in love. But that wasn’t the case at all. He was so attentive and caring toward Meher that I genuinely found myself manifesting a Devraj for myself (why can’t I order him on Amazon?).
I even liked Devraj’s father — which is rare for me! Too bad he wasn’t alive in the book. His mother, though? I despised her for everything she made him feel and said to him. My heart broke a little every time Devraj opened up to Meher about his childhood — I just wanted to reach into the book and give him a hug.
I don’t want to spoil everything he does for Meher, but one thing I absolutely adored was how he defended her — every single time. It didn’t matter if it was his mother, the public, or the ministers — if anyone disrespected her, he stood up for her without hesitation. It was beautiful to read.
And as always, I teared up while reading this one too. Especially toward the ending — I was full-on sobbing. The epilogue felt more emotional than any other for some reason. Maybe because I felt genuine happiness seeing them finally get their well-deserved happy ending after everything they’d been through. My absolute favorite detail from the book was Meher’s gradual transition from calling him “Maharaj” to “Raja-sa” to “Devraj” — and finally “Dev” in the epilogue. That progression was so subtle yet so meaningful.
So if I haven’t convinced you before to read SC Jain’s books, this is your sign. Pick one up — because once you start reading her stories, there’s truly no going back.
October 28, 2025
S.C. Jain is officially in her Royal romance era and I love every page of it. This is a slow burn arrange marriage romance between our dance Meher and the King of Udaipur Devraj.
I was hooked from the first chapter of the book. I love how she introduced the character.
I feel so bad about Meher’s struggles through out and she was strong through all of this. I love her sassy replies to Rajmata’s bullying.
Devraj has all his life been treated differently just because he was the heir. I love how sweet and considerate he was with Meher. And how he never leave a chance of flirting with her.
I love seeing them slowly becoming venerable with each other. i am so excited for the other books in the series.
Oh and Raja sa can flirt. This dude knows how to use his words to make you blush and make emotional.
I am so excited for all the other books. Because as always the side character are amazing and I can’t wait to read their stories.
I was hooked from the first chapter of the book. I love how she introduced the character.
I feel so bad about Meher’s struggles through out and she was strong through all of this. I love her sassy replies to Rajmata’s bullying.
Devraj has all his life been treated differently just because he was the heir. I love how sweet and considerate he was with Meher. And how he never leave a chance of flirting with her.
I love seeing them slowly becoming venerable with each other. i am so excited for the other books in the series.
Oh and Raja sa can flirt. This dude knows how to use his words to make you blush and make emotional.
I am so excited for all the other books. Because as always the side character are amazing and I can’t wait to read their stories.
November 7, 2025
Two mature people falling in love in India. Such a beautiful story.
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