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The Replaced Groom
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March 1, 2026
Dhruv and Sitara❤😭
OMFG they have my whole heart like literally 🥹❤.
the way Dhruv loves Sitara but thought he don't deserve her and then marrying her😌
their journey filled with smalls steps, emotions and accepting their own self 🥺 they both complete each other ❤️🩹
Dhruv and Tara are my babies forever 💗
OMFG they have my whole heart like literally 🥹❤.
the way Dhruv loves Sitara but thought he don't deserve her and then marrying her😌
their journey filled with smalls steps, emotions and accepting their own self 🥺 they both complete each other ❤️🩹
Dhruv and Tara are my babies forever 💗
June 20, 2026
My eyes are screaming. I finished this book at 5 in the morning because I thought it was a brilliant idea to start reading at 1AM. I don't regret a thing though. Everything from start to finish made me cry.
It took me an embarrassingly long time to read this one and I'm angry at myself for not pushing myself to read it sooner. Sitara & Dhruv, god they have my heart. I might start crying again but meh.
Sitara is me core—like every SC FMC is—from the overthinking to the anxiety to the insecurity, she's me. I loved how even after everything she goes through her kindness never dims. Her dynamic with her siblings had me silent sobbing so hard. Her wedding scene literally had me imagining myself in her place and what not. It was so adorable reading her chapters where she was undeniably falling in love with him and was also panicking.
Dhruv just made me cry. That's all I can say honestly. Everytime he looked at Sitara, his inner monologue would just be appreciating her and admitting how much he loved her. He's the epitome of loving someone to the point of invention. Becuz wdym she liked Kinder Joy but wanted to eat healthy due to her PCOD so he spent four freakin months coming up with a recipe for Kinder Joy that's PCOD friendly. That was really my last straw.
The main couple aside, Devraj really really stole the show for me. This book hardened the fact that I love Devraj with everything in me. Everytime he appeared in between chapters, I was tearing up because for some unknown reason he does that to me—I can't even imagine how crazy I must be sounding rn. The way he was so protective of Sitara and never hesitated to stand up for her had me sobbing. I really had no other reactions while reading this book apart from giggling and crying.
The Replaced Groom is hands down the best book ever. The healing that happened between the two of them. Not only Sitara but Dhruv's silent inner battles about not becoming his father, everything was wrapped up so beautifully by the end. It really made reading until 5am worth it.
It took me an embarrassingly long time to read this one and I'm angry at myself for not pushing myself to read it sooner. Sitara & Dhruv, god they have my heart. I might start crying again but meh.
Sitara is me core—like every SC FMC is—from the overthinking to the anxiety to the insecurity, she's me. I loved how even after everything she goes through her kindness never dims. Her dynamic with her siblings had me silent sobbing so hard. Her wedding scene literally had me imagining myself in her place and what not. It was so adorable reading her chapters where she was undeniably falling in love with him and was also panicking.
Dhruv just made me cry. That's all I can say honestly. Everytime he looked at Sitara, his inner monologue would just be appreciating her and admitting how much he loved her. He's the epitome of loving someone to the point of invention. Becuz wdym she liked Kinder Joy but wanted to eat healthy due to her PCOD so he spent four freakin months coming up with a recipe for Kinder Joy that's PCOD friendly. That was really my last straw.
The main couple aside, Devraj really really stole the show for me. This book hardened the fact that I love Devraj with everything in me. Everytime he appeared in between chapters, I was tearing up because for some unknown reason he does that to me—I can't even imagine how crazy I must be sounding rn. The way he was so protective of Sitara and never hesitated to stand up for her had me sobbing. I really had no other reactions while reading this book apart from giggling and crying.
The Replaced Groom is hands down the best book ever. The healing that happened between the two of them. Not only Sitara but Dhruv's silent inner battles about not becoming his father, everything was wrapped up so beautifully by the end. It really made reading until 5am worth it.
May 28, 2026
FIRST OF ALL, i don't know how to do a pretty rating. It's not my thing. I'm almost like Sitara when it comes to rambling. But to organise the thoughts and summarise my feelings? Maybe one day but that day is definitely not today. That's the very reason I couldn't (keyword: couldn't, not didn't) leave a comment on The Promised Queen and The Alliance Bride, even though I loved those books, I swear on sweet Jesus.
This book, the Replaced Groom, specifically has me on my knees because, as a chubby girly myself with undiagnosed PCOS/D I relate too much with Sitara (except the royalty part). I've been loving my body and embracing it like February 29th. It's there, but not a constant. And i hate that feeling more than I care to admit to my people around me. After the book, it made me feel like I should trauma dump on someone about it, atleast one person (and I'm sorry, to whoever cares to read this).
After the repeated consumption of Dark Romance books, these three, has left me giggling and kicking my feet along with bawling my eyes out over the emotional breakdown of each characters.
I LOVE loved these books and i demand (please) a book of Veeraj's own. (Again, please). I didn't expect an illustration I came across in pinterest would give me a memorable story and quite few characters that I will cherish forever in my booky world. The Shekhawat siblings and their respective spouses and the ever bachelor Veeraj and the quite few other characters of the whole series. I love them.
And author ji, I loved the books (yes, again, and I will say it again) take good care of yourself, know that you're loved, and please give Veeraj someone too (please).
Love everyone, spread love, value yourself, be kind to yourself....
This book, the Replaced Groom, specifically has me on my knees because, as a chubby girly myself with undiagnosed PCOS/D I relate too much with Sitara (except the royalty part). I've been loving my body and embracing it like February 29th. It's there, but not a constant. And i hate that feeling more than I care to admit to my people around me. After the book, it made me feel like I should trauma dump on someone about it, atleast one person (and I'm sorry, to whoever cares to read this).
After the repeated consumption of Dark Romance books, these three, has left me giggling and kicking my feet along with bawling my eyes out over the emotional breakdown of each characters.
I LOVE loved these books and i demand (please) a book of Veeraj's own. (Again, please). I didn't expect an illustration I came across in pinterest would give me a memorable story and quite few characters that I will cherish forever in my booky world. The Shekhawat siblings and their respective spouses and the ever bachelor Veeraj and the quite few other characters of the whole series. I love them.
And author ji, I loved the books (yes, again, and I will say it again) take good care of yourself, know that you're loved, and please give Veeraj someone too (please).
Love everyone, spread love, value yourself, be kind to yourself....
August 4, 2026
This book hit so close to home because, as a plus-size girlie, I have heard all those things my entire life, disguised as concern or care.
"You don't look fat."
"You're just healthy."
"You should try going to the gym."
"You should try dieting."
"I'm just saying it for your own good."
I've heard it all. The way Sitara overcame all of it, only to crumble again after hearing Maya's words, was so heartbreaking. I was crying right along with her 💔
It reminded me of my school days, my childhood, where people couldn't even show basic humanity. To them, it's just making fun of someone. Just a joke. Just a jibe.
"Stop being so sensitive."
But they never realize how deeply one sentence can hurt. How it can make someone stop eating. How it can make someone question themselves. How it can make someone cry.
This book isn't just about romance. It's about self-acceptance. It's about the struggles we, as plus-size girls, go through. The body insecurities. Overcoming society's patriarchal thinking. And so much more.
One thing I absolutely loved was that Sitara grew into a family where she was deeply loved. She was protected. She was cherished. She was seen. And it was so heartwarming that she got married into that same kind of love.
A home where she was accepted exactly as she was. Where everyone loved her. Where no one judged her. The found family trope? Absolutely my favorite 🥹🩷
And Dhruv... I mean, that man.
He comes across as such a grumpy person, but for Sitara, he's a total cinnamon roll. And that made me so happy. The way he took care of her. The little precious things he did for her. BE MY HEART 🥹🩷
"You don't look fat."
"You're just healthy."
"You should try going to the gym."
"You should try dieting."
"I'm just saying it for your own good."
I've heard it all. The way Sitara overcame all of it, only to crumble again after hearing Maya's words, was so heartbreaking. I was crying right along with her 💔
It reminded me of my school days, my childhood, where people couldn't even show basic humanity. To them, it's just making fun of someone. Just a joke. Just a jibe.
"Stop being so sensitive."
But they never realize how deeply one sentence can hurt. How it can make someone stop eating. How it can make someone question themselves. How it can make someone cry.
This book isn't just about romance. It's about self-acceptance. It's about the struggles we, as plus-size girls, go through. The body insecurities. Overcoming society's patriarchal thinking. And so much more.
One thing I absolutely loved was that Sitara grew into a family where she was deeply loved. She was protected. She was cherished. She was seen. And it was so heartwarming that she got married into that same kind of love.
A home where she was accepted exactly as she was. Where everyone loved her. Where no one judged her. The found family trope? Absolutely my favorite 🥹🩷
And Dhruv... I mean, that man.
He comes across as such a grumpy person, but for Sitara, he's a total cinnamon roll. And that made me so happy. The way he took care of her. The little precious things he did for her. BE MY HEART 🥹🩷
March 6, 2026
It was an okayish read. I would've DNF'd at 80% but pushed through only because the setting and characters were Indian.
I wish there was more chemistry instead of pandering to topics like PCOD, pregnancy reveal HEA etc. Although fairly represented, they took away from the Romance genre categorization, in the sense that the book lacked moments that could've been snuck in had these plot points not been a main focus.
The 'abandaoned at the altar' trope makes for a great setup for a 5-star worthy romance. This was off to a good start but quickly lost steam. There's something off about the FMC. She is unlikeable. She's fat and neither ok nor not ok with it. Then why sneak in that aspect? It's not as if just fat girls have PCOD. She constantly downplays the MMC's devotion. He is such a dev manus that it's funny, but dreamy for genre newbies, I guess. However, what if the roles were reversed? It would've fed to the dark romance trope that's problematically popular on TikTok. I wish she slowly saw his love and also had some strong character development instead of just hopping around until the end.
I am not writing a snarky/critical review. I just wish the potential in this book was lived up to, like others in the series. It's definitely the weakest thus far.
It's a decent read, but feel free to pass on it if you're surrounded by better books.
I wish there was more chemistry instead of pandering to topics like PCOD, pregnancy reveal HEA etc. Although fairly represented, they took away from the Romance genre categorization, in the sense that the book lacked moments that could've been snuck in had these plot points not been a main focus.
The 'abandaoned at the altar' trope makes for a great setup for a 5-star worthy romance. This was off to a good start but quickly lost steam. There's something off about the FMC. She is unlikeable. She's fat and neither ok nor not ok with it. Then why sneak in that aspect? It's not as if just fat girls have PCOD. She constantly downplays the MMC's devotion. He is such a dev manus that it's funny, but dreamy for genre newbies, I guess. However, what if the roles were reversed? It would've fed to the dark romance trope that's problematically popular on TikTok. I wish she slowly saw his love and also had some strong character development instead of just hopping around until the end.
I am not writing a snarky/critical review. I just wish the potential in this book was lived up to, like others in the series. It's definitely the weakest thus far.
It's a decent read, but feel free to pass on it if you're surrounded by better books.
April 10, 2026
Read this beauty in February, but I haven't forgotten a single thing. The most beautiful thing about this book is my absolute favourite, Dhruv Singhania.
💌 Dhruv is a character, that I would love to have in real life. Green flag, no he is a green forest. The thing I liked about him is his way of punishing Sitara when demean herself. That's what a real man would do. (I won't tell the details).
💌Sitara, my baby, is such a sweetheart but I feel bad for her. Growing up with a mother who breathed down her neck in every choice of her life, Sitara thought she was not enough. But she won in her life when her brother's best friend became her replacement groom though.
💞 The best part of this book is the way the author has portrayed the concept of love. Love does not need to be loud always but staying together and making efforts.
💌 Dhruv is a character, that I would love to have in real life. Green flag, no he is a green forest. The thing I liked about him is his way of punishing Sitara when demean herself. That's what a real man would do. (I won't tell the details).
💌Sitara, my baby, is such a sweetheart but I feel bad for her. Growing up with a mother who breathed down her neck in every choice of her life, Sitara thought she was not enough. But she won in her life when her brother's best friend became her replacement groom though.
💞 The best part of this book is the way the author has portrayed the concept of love. Love does not need to be loud always but staying together and making efforts.
March 16, 2026
I love her books so much!!
One thing I really love about her books is how relatable the FMCs are. They feel real, with emotions and struggles that are easy to connect with. And the MMCs are always such a love. Caring, patient, and the kind of characters you can’t help but adore. This book is no different. I love these both with my whole heart. With Sitara’s struggle , her pain and vulnerability. And Dhruv…. he has always been by her side, making sure she knows she is is valued, respected, and never alone.
I love how their story slowly grows into what it is now. He made sure she knows how worthy of love she is and he gave her the best she deserves.
One thing I really love about her books is how relatable the FMCs are. They feel real, with emotions and struggles that are easy to connect with. And the MMCs are always such a love. Caring, patient, and the kind of characters you can’t help but adore. This book is no different. I love these both with my whole heart. With Sitara’s struggle , her pain and vulnerability. And Dhruv…. he has always been by her side, making sure she knows she is is valued, respected, and never alone.
I love how their story slowly grows into what it is now. He made sure she knows how worthy of love she is and he gave her the best she deserves.
March 3, 2026
The kind of love this book gives you..the silent, patient, intentional kind.
Sitara’s pain, her humiliation, her struggles… and then Dhruv stepping in, not just as a replacement groom but as a man who has loved her in silence for years . He doesn’t just marry her. He chooses her. Every single day🥹❤️
This isn’t just a romance. It’s about healing, about being seen, about someone loving you so deeply that they start learning your battles as if they’re their own.
Dhruv isn’t fictional. He’s a standard.❤️🔥
And I’m not recovering😭
Sitara’s pain, her humiliation, her struggles… and then Dhruv stepping in, not just as a replacement groom but as a man who has loved her in silence for years . He doesn’t just marry her. He chooses her. Every single day🥹❤️
This isn’t just a romance. It’s about healing, about being seen, about someone loving you so deeply that they start learning your battles as if they’re their own.
Dhruv isn’t fictional. He’s a standard.❤️🔥
And I’m not recovering😭
May 9, 2026
completely stole my heart ❣️
Sitara’s character felt so real a chubby woman with PCOD who spent her life being judged, yet still stayed confident and strong. And Dhruv? One of the softest male leads ever. The way he loved her through small actions, gifted her flowers daily, recreated her favorite chocolate so she could eat without guilt, and reminded her she was beautiful… it was everything.
This book wasn’t just romance, it felt like comfort. DhruvSitara will stay with me for a long time 🥹
Sitara’s character felt so real a chubby woman with PCOD who spent her life being judged, yet still stayed confident and strong. And Dhruv? One of the softest male leads ever. The way he loved her through small actions, gifted her flowers daily, recreated her favorite chocolate so she could eat without guilt, and reminded her she was beautiful… it was everything.
This book wasn’t just romance, it felt like comfort. DhruvSitara will stay with me for a long time 🥹
July 29, 2026
The Replaced Groom was such a beautiful and emotional read. I absolutely loved Dhruv's yearning and the way he gave Sitara the love, respect, and reassurance she always deserved. Their story made me smile, hurt, and even reflect on my own insecurities 🤍
Dhruv is truly the definition of husband material, and Sitara's journey toward loving herself made this story even more special to me. A heartfelt romance that I'll definitely remember 🥹📖
Dhruv is truly the definition of husband material, and Sitara's journey toward loving herself made this story even more special to me. A heartfelt romance that I'll definitely remember 🥹📖
March 3, 2026
4stars.
As someone who started reading with Wattpad? this book gave so much of that vibe. Overall the Indian vibes were so good I even enjoyed that there were no useless miscommunication and how problems of women was a occurring topic.
A good binge reading and easy going book fs and Dhruv!? He was dreamy throughout the book hihi.
As someone who started reading with Wattpad? this book gave so much of that vibe. Overall the Indian vibes were so good I even enjoyed that there were no useless miscommunication and how problems of women was a occurring topic.
A good binge reading and easy going book fs and Dhruv!? He was dreamy throughout the book hihi.
March 3, 2026
loved it. I love the way Dhruv and Sitara keeps an open communication and also how he heals her and vice versa.
March 9, 2026
A sweet, quick and easy read.
March 11, 2026
whete do I find my dhruv!!! I so relate with satara a lot!! I loved the bookk!!!!♥️
April 6, 2026
28.2.26
May 6, 2026
This 3rd book in the series was, without a doubt, my favourite one. S.C. Jain´s books always leave me wanting for more.
August 14, 2026
Nice way to finish the series. I'm a fan of the dynamic between Dhruv and Sitara. We love it when an older sibling and a younger sibling get together.
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