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She can't remember. He can't forget.


Bhargavi can’t keep a job…or her mouth shut. She also believes in learning things the hard way, which is why, when she drags her mistaken stalker to the police station and the police refute her claim, her first instinct is to warn the man to watch out for her. However, when she keeps running into him everywhere, Bhargavi realizes that it’s she who needs to watch out instead—for her growing feelings towards the brooder who probably has nothing good to offer her.

Anvit had thought that leading an invisible life would prove to be the key to his happiness. Or a lasting peace, at least. But then this unpredictably infuriating woman comes barreling back into his life, hurling stalking accusations at him and whatnot—everything except a simple sorry. Anvit never forgets anything. Not the hurt that shaped him into the man he is today. Not the hands that caused it. Losing something forever does that to a person.

The horrible meet-cute has no bearing on them whatsoever, though. Disastrous dinners, a shared dream, a bucket list pact and a feeling that Bhargavi can’t shake, continue to push it past the deadline until they’re faced with the same dilemma that once broke them. Now, either history will repeat itself, or they’ll be able to rewrite it. And it doesn’t help ease Anvit’s apprehensions that the choice rests entirely with them this time.

A tender, atmospheric story about two lives that keep crossing… and the one truth waiting for them at the end.


First book in the
'Dil-li Daze' series.

©2026 Sanskriti Kandpal

269 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 23, 2026

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Profile Image for Miss Lectiophile.
103 reviews3 followers
June 30, 2026
What if the person you're meant to love... is also the one you once lost?

This isn't just a love story. It's about timing, memories, and emotions that refuse to fade, no matter how much time passes.

Bhargavi is impulsive, unfiltered and feels everything a little too loudly..so much so that she ends up accusing the wrong man... only to realise that the real danger might be her own growing feelings00

And Anvit... quiet, guarded, and shaped by a past he can't forget. For him, nothing is ever truly gone. So when Bhargavi re-enters his life, it's not just about now..it's about everything they were, everything

Actually, Bhargavi and Anvit aren't perfect. They're messy, layered and still carrying pieces of the past they haven't healed from. What begins with chaos and misunderstandings slowly turns into something deeper... something that feels almost inevitable, like they were always meant to find their way back to each other.

What I really loved is how their story unfolds, not in grand dramatic moments, but in small, lingering ones. In conversations that mean more than they say. In accidental meetings that don't feel accidental at all. In that constant pull towards each other... even when they know it might hurt.

The writing feels soft but carries weight. It's emotional, slightly poetic at times and it makes you pause and feel things deeply. It's not always an easy read emotionally but it's definitely a memorable one.

This book talks about second chances in the most honest way. Not as something magical, but as something complicated, uncertain and deeply human.

If you love Second chance romance, Emotional, character driven stories, Grumpy x grumpy energy And Stories that feel a little too real, this one is for you 700
Profile Image for Taniya Laha.
80 reviews3 followers
March 23, 2026
You Over and Over Again is an emotional love story that feels more deep than typical romance. It follows Bhargavi and Anvit, whose lives keep crossing again and again, starting from a misunderstanding but slowly turning into something much more meaningful.

As the story goes on, it also gives the feeling that there is a deeper past between them, which adds more emotion and intensity to their connection. It’s not just about falling in love, but about memories, healing, and whether people can find their way back to each other again.

The writing style is quite heavy and poetic at times, so it can feel a bit difficult to read, especially if you prefer simple language. But at the same time, it does a good job of expressing emotions in a strong way.

“For me, it’s you. It will always be you, over and over again.”
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64 reviews3 followers
March 25, 2026
You, Over and Over Again is a tender, emotional story about imperfect people, complicated timing, and a love that refuses to stay in the past. Bhargavi is impulsive, messy, and incredibly real, while Anvit brings that quiet, broody depth that slowly unfolds as the story progresses.

What stood out to me most was how raw and honest their journey felt—this isn’t a perfect romance, but one shaped by past wounds, misunderstandings, and the question of whether love deserves a second chance. Their repeated encounters, the tension between them, and the emotional push-and-pull keep you invested throughout.

The writing has a soft, atmospheric quality that adds to the overall reading experience, especially in moments of vulnerability and reflection. It’s a story about healing, timing, and choosing each other despite everything.

A heartfelt and promising debut that will especially resonate with readers who enjoy emotional, character-driven romances with a touch of angst.
21 reviews1 follower
March 24, 2026
You, Over and Over Again is soft and emotional there’s longing, there’s pain, there’s warmth, and there’s that constant pull between the characters that keeps bringing them back to each other over and over again, just like the name of the book.

She can’t remember. He can’t forget and honestly, that one line perfectly captures the essence of this story.

The writing is beautiful and easygoing. Even though I rarely read this genre, I’m really glad that I did. I read this in a day the pacing was nice. Usually, with this genre, I find myself slipping into a slump, but not this time, which I’m really happy about.

And to all the lovers of this genre get ready to bawl your eyes out, this one’s really emotional 🥲
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64 reviews4 followers
April 20, 2026
This is a debut???!!!
Are you fr rn?? The writing of this book was so BEAUTIFUL that you'd never say it was someone's debut novel. The author did a phenomenal job at keeping the mystery alive in the first half that along with the female lead, I was also confused as to what was happening.
The other thing that drew me in was the relationships among the characters. Be it her book club members who are mere acquaintances, her best friend Pallavi and with the MMC Anvit, they were all very wholesome that you never feel like skipping over their interactions ❤️

Yes, this is a romance novel but don't go in expecting a sappy romance, be prepared to have your heart constrict as all the vivid images start feeling like you're present with them as well 🥹 every moment felt so real and not like a story that I read.

I really regret not having the time to read this in a single sitting as I believe that would've really given me a much better experience.

I'm keeping this review short as for you to experience the whole thing as I did. With little idea about it as possible. These characters are gonna stay with you long after you finish reading ❤️‍🩹🌸
26 reviews
May 11, 2026
I think You, Over and Over Again is one of those books that slowly sneaks up on you.

The story follows Bhargavi and Anvit and what I really liked is that their connection doesn’t feel instant or perfect. It’s confusing, a little frustrating at times, and very dependent on timing. They keep crossing paths in ways that feel almost coincidental but also not, and that push and pull between them is what kept me invested.

Bhargavi as a character felt very real. She’s impulsive, a bit chaotic, and not always easy to understand, but that’s exactly why she works. Anvit is quieter and more composed. There’s a certain stillness to him that balances her out, and their dynamic never feels forced.

One thing that stood out to me was how the story holds back information in the beginning. There’s this sense that something is off but you can’t fully place it, and that made me want to keep reading. When the pieces start coming together, it adds a different emotional layer to everything you’ve already read.

The writing style is simple and very easy to get into. Short chapters, steady pacing, nothing that slows you down. It’s the kind of book you end up reading in one or two sittings without even realizing it.

It’s not a perfect love story and I think that’s why it works. It leans into missed chances, emotional baggage, and the question of whether choosing the same person again is brave or just painful.

And knowing this is a debut makes it hit differently. This is genuinely such a strong start. It feels heartfelt, a little raw in places, and very real in how it handles love and timing.
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15 reviews
April 18, 2026
This book revolves around two individuals, Bhargavi and Anvit, who are complete opposites. Yet somehow, life keeps making their paths cross, again and again.

A chain of events gradually pulls them closer, weaving them into each other’s lives in ways they never expected. While navigating life’s ups and downs, they also face misunderstandings, wrong timings, and emotional distance.

They have every reason to stay away from each other, but just like the title suggests, they keep choosing one another, finding their way back to the person who feels like home.

This is a remarkable debut, and honestly, what a stunning job by the author. The story carries the power to move you to tears while also wrapping you in warmth and comfort.

The writing is simple yet engaging, making it incredibly easy to drift through the plot.

Congratulations to the author on this beautiful piece of art, sending a big hug and all the best for what’s ahead 🤍
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104 reviews1 follower
May 10, 2026
You, Over and Over Again was such a comforting surprise of a read for me. I went into it expecting a cute rom-com, but somewhere along the way, Bhargavi and Anvit quietly made a place in my heart.

The story starts in the most chaotic way possible - Bhargavi mistakenly accusing Anvit of stalking her and from there, their lives keep colliding in ways that feel both messy and meant to be. What I loved most was how naturally their connection unfolded. Bhargavi is impulsive, loud, chaotic and impossible to ignore, while Anvit is quieter, guarded, and carrying the weight of a past he can’t let go of. Their personalities clash constantly, but that emotional tug between them is exactly what made them so lovable together.

The book balances humour and emotion really well. One moment I was smiling at their banter, and the next I was genuinely emotional over the misunderstandings, the timing, and everything life kept throwing between them. There’s this soft aching feeling throughout the story that makes you root for them even harder.

Also, can we talk about how GOOD the writing is for a debut?! It felt so effortless, immersive, and addictive. The Delhi setting and slight Bollywood-romcom vibe added so much charm too.

This honestly became my little comfort read during hectic workdays, and I looked forward to picking it up every morning. If you enjoy opposites-attract romances, emotional slow burns, and stories about finding your way back to someone, definitely give this one a try.
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99 reviews2 followers
April 23, 2026
This is my friend's first book. I am so lucky to have her as my friend. The story is a love story and trust me I have never read a love story. So her work is the starting of this genre for me. And I'm saying this not because she's my friend, she is a great writer, if you read the book, you'll understand. Her style of writing is so captivating. It makes you fall in love.
1 review
April 30, 2026
You, over and over again, is not just a metaphorical title but a brilliant tussle of love and loss, past and present and loving someone over and over again, despite trials and tribulations. Even when your love is unconscious of the present,still you hold on to wait. Their evanescence of memory fragments your soul and wrenches your heart, still your heart just throbs for them. The unending denial and constant allegations, the loss of memory and perturbed heart, just only wait on the behalf of love and endless love. The love that reverberates a thousand lingering tales of bygone time. The love that never fades to show up. The love that won in the very end, even when she can't remember anything and he can't forget everything.
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53 reviews
May 17, 2026
You Over and Over Again by Sanskriti Kandpal is a book I wish I had read sooner. Sanskriti asked me to be an ARC reader, but because of time constraints, I couldn’t get to it then. Finally reading it now feels overdue but completely worth it.
I was really pulled into the story by the mystery around Bhargavi. There was this lingering question about what actually happened to her, and that kept me hooked. What stayed with me was Anvit's and Bhargavi's dynamics; their small, soft exchanges were cute and not cringe, and I literally found myself marking quite a few lines.
I loved the story's pacing, and the short chapters made it easy to read. A few lines really stood out to me, such as “Follow your damn destiny when you see it” and “For me, it’s you. It will always be you, over and over again.”
Aishi was such a sweet and tragic addition to the story. I feel Pallavi was one of those characters who doesn't try hard but still leaves a remarkable impression on you. She might not always be at the centre, but she definitely holds her own space in it.
I loved the little details and references used from The Seven Year Slip, Wuthering Heights, and even Taylor Swift, which made the reading experience feel more personal. The Spotify playlists for both parts were such a thoughtful touch, too.
If you enjoy messy, chaotic, and bittersweet romance, pick up You Over and Over Again.
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30 reviews1 follower
August 20, 2026
Okay but WHY does this feel way too good to be a debut??? 😭 I went into this expecting a cute romance and came out emotionally attached to two people who clearly needed to stop running from their feelings and just TALK.
Bhargavi is such a chaotic little force of nature 😂 She’s impulsive, stubborn, says whatever comes to her mind and somehow manages to turn the most ridiculous situation into the beginning of something much bigger. And Anvit is basically her complete opposite reserved, guarded and carrying so much from his past that you can understand why he’d rather disappear than let anyone get too close.

Their first interaction is an absolute disaster 💀 but somehow that disaster becomes the starting point of this beautiful, unexpected connection. I loved watching them slowly go from “I absolutely do not like this person” to sharing dreams, making plans, collecting little memories and realizing that maybe this person has become way more important than they ever intended.

What really got me was the emotional depth behind their relationship. This isn’t just about falling in love; it’s about two people carrying old wounds and being given another chance to choose differently. The past keeps hovering over them, making you wonder if they’ll let it decide their future or finally break free from it.

And the way their lives keep colliding??? The timing, the little moments, the tension, the feelings that neither of them wants to admit… I was INVESTED. 🥹There’s something incredibly comforting about a story where love feels less like one grand moment and more like a collection of tiny choices, shared dreams and people slowly finding their way back to each other.
4 reviews
July 5, 2026
I don't usually read Indian romance novels. Somewhere along the way I convinced myself they just weren't for me. This book loudly proved me wrong.

Bhargavi is the kind of character who feels like someone you might actually know. She's messy, loud, funny, emotional, and so beautifully human. I found myself smiling at her, getting frustrated with her, and rooting for her all at the same time. She never felt like a character on paper. She felt real.

What stayed with me the most, though, was the writing. It doesn't beg you to cry or force you to feel something dramatic every other page. It simply lets you sit with the emotions until they become your own. There were so many lines I had to stop and read again because they felt less like fiction and more like someone putting feelings into words that I didn't know existed.

When I finished the last page, I didn't feel heartbroken. I felt hopeful. And I think that's much rarer.

Hopeful that love can survive misunderstandings. Hopeful that people can find their way back to each other. Hopeful that maybe the right kind of love really does keep choosing you, over and over again.

I closed the book with the silliest smile on my face and this strange warmth in my chest. It made me feel giddy, like I had borrowed a little bit of Bhargavi's optimism.

This book reminded me that love isn't always about grand declarations. Sometimes it's patience. Sometimes it's remembering. Sometimes it's simply choosing someone, again and again.



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2 reviews1 follower
March 27, 2026
Bhargavi and Anvit’s story is perfect for March weather. A bit of angst here and there and a tad lot of grief…the flavours of this book are such a reading delight. ‘You, Over and Over Again’ (god the title makes so much sense by the middle) felt like a bollywood rom-drama that was meant to hit different on the second time read. The miniscule details that skips your mind on the first time read suddenly makes sense and everything just… falls into place. And that's when the angst factor hits you truly. I'm in love with the writing style, the character designs and their very essence— Bhargavi’s spirit that reminds me of a person living their first life and Anvit's who shows me he is the unlikely mirror of Bhargavi's personality. Also I won't be able to look at Bougainvilleas the same anymore.

It is such a pity that what I have is an ebook version to myself. I would have loved to hold a physical copy in my hand, and lose a bit of my memory so that I could read it over and over again to get the mature bollywood-ish romance feels.

P.s. Congratulations on debuting Sanskriti. For a debut book, You, Over and Over Again has exceeded its expectations.

118 reviews1 follower
August 4, 2026
Reading this book made me feel the beauty of getting chosen by someone again and again.

After a really long time, like a really long time, I read something this emotional, and it has stayed with me more than I anticipated. Because unlike other romance fiction, it doesn't have unrealistic scenes but a brutal grief of loss and longing.

A few of you might feel the story stretched a little bit more, but I felt the detailing is what makes this book more beautiful. With the story plot, the small scenes seemed perfect.

I want to talk about the writing style of the author — she has done such an amazing job with the narration. After a long time, I read such a well-presented or I can say a well-written book by an Indie author, I promise.

The best part of the book is the MMC, ANVIT DIMITRI, ohh God I love him. I wish every girl on this earth got a partner like him in their real life.

And the letter at the end, I literally had tears in my eyes 👀.. I would definitely like to recommend this to someone who loves reading tragic romance stories.

PS. I really liked the names and I believe Bhargavi is getting back all the memories in a blink and little Aishi is alive in a AU.
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24 reviews6 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 27, 2026
𝒀𝒐𝒖, 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑨𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏 🌸

This book was everything I expected yet also completely unexpected.🩷

You, Over and Over Again is about Bhargavi and Anvit, two very different people who keep crossing paths. It starts with Bhargavi accusing Anvit of being a stalker (dw he isn’t 😅) and then a whole chain of unexpected events slowly brings them into each other’s lives. As the story moves forward, we learn about their past and how their lives have been connected in more ways than we expected.

Bhargavi and Anvit truly have my heart. Some chapters just made me want to give them the biggest hug. There were misunderstandings, wrong timings, and everything that could possibly keep them apart. But some people, no matter how much life pulls them in different directions, still find their way back to each other.. And Anvit and Bhargavi were perfect example of that..🩷

The writing is simple and easy to get into. The author really nailed their opposites attract dynamic, Bhargavi being all chaos while anvit being more composed... that contrast makes their interactions interesting because you can feel the push and pull.
There were moments that made me smile, and some that left my heart feeling heavy. I wanted a little more emotional depth in some parts, but considering it's more of a rom com, it felt understandable.

Overall it was a beautiful and light read. If you're looking for a contemporary romance set in Delhi with a lil bollywood vibe, you should definitely check this one out!
123 reviews5 followers
April 23, 2026
I found this book to be a heartfelt romance that beautifully balances humor with emotional depth. Bhargavi’s fiery personality paired with Anvit’s brooding silence created a dynamic that kept me hooked throughout. Their repeated encounters didn’t feel forced instead, they reflected how love often finds its way back to us when we least expect it.
I really enjoyed the author’s engaging writing style, and the theme of memory added a thoughtful, almost philosophical layer to what is otherwise a light and comforting love story.
That said, there were moments where the story leaned a bit too much on familiar tropes. If you’re someone who prefers completely unpredictable plots, a few parts might feel expected. But honestly, it didn’t take away from the emotional journey for me.
Overall, I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys tender, culturally rooted romances. It’s a story that reminds you that true love is always willing to fight for “one more chance,” no matter how many times it takes. 💛

Rating:- 3.5/5
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2 reviews
August 23, 2026
Picked this up after not reading romance novels for a while, and it genuinely made me believe in soulmates. This book wasn’t just like any other predictable romance out there, it has a little bit of mystery as well and keeps you flipping pages, a little bit of humour, lots of cuteness, a LOT of yearning and obviously, so much love — both romantic and platonic.
Not only did the characters win my heart over, being so relatable and funny, but the dynamic between them was also encapsulating, providing examples of good, healthy relationships!
Highly recommended if you love love and a MUST READ if you hate love.
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20 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Author
June 14, 2026
you, over and over again is the kind of story that slowly, steadily grows on you. the suspense around what actually happened with anvit and bhargavi felt a little stretched to me, but nevertheless, i enjoyed it. i loved seeing anvit and bhargavi reunite, and watching bhargavi fall for him all over again. what i loved the most in this story, though, is aishi (sanskriti, you didn't need to do us this bad 😭). god, that letter aishi wrote... i was freaking crying while reading it in the metro!

you know when we say, if it's meant to be, it will be? well, this book is exactly that story. anvit and bhargavi are meant to find their way back to each other over and over again.

another thing i loved was that the book is set in delhi, so all the places and references felt easy to connect with (as someone who lives in delhi). and after reading this book, i so badly want to visit mehrauli just so i can see my baby aishi 😭.

and yes, anvit has successfully been added to my fictional boyfriends list. such a green forest he is.

@sanskriti you did a really good job with this story. it makes me so happy that someone i've been connected with since almost the beginning of this page has written something so beautiful. this story and its characters are going to stay with me forever. so happy for you, bbg! 🫶🏻
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