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A Marriage Knot
Neha is a young, simple and smart girl with a master’s degree in Finance. She has endured heartbreaking tragedy in her childhood and hopes the future would be more kind to her. But, due to a strange turn of events, she ends up in a marriage of convenience with Arjun, an attractive and adventurous entrepreneur. They both agree to be married for just a year.
Their carefully laid plans shatter during the one year of marriage. Arjun discovers Neha is not as conventional and plain as he believed. There lurks a strong-minded, intelligent girl beneath the plain exterior which captures his attention. Neha, on the other hand, catches a glimpse of an amazing person in Arjun who just takes her breath away.
Do they get the divorce that they had both desperately wanted? Or does life have something else in store for them?
This is a lighthearted, happy, romantic book which will make you fall in love all over again.
Their carefully laid plans shatter during the one year of marriage. Arjun discovers Neha is not as conventional and plain as he believed. There lurks a strong-minded, intelligent girl beneath the plain exterior which captures his attention. Neha, on the other hand, catches a glimpse of an amazing person in Arjun who just takes her breath away.
Do they get the divorce that they had both desperately wanted? Or does life have something else in store for them?
This is a lighthearted, happy, romantic book which will make you fall in love all over again.
- GenresRomanceIndian Literature
212 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 29, 2019
230 people are currently reading
278 people want to read
About the author
Shobana Mahadevan
38 books42 followersShobana Mahadevan is an author who had published more than ten books, including “A Marriage Knot’, ‘Entangled’, ‘Mentor’ and ‘Memories in the locker’. These books have consistently featured in the Top 100 Bestseller Lists on Amazon in both romance as well as contemporary categories.
Shobana is a University Gold Medalist in her Bachelor of Engineering from Madras University. After doing her Masters in Engineering, she joined the IT industry and worked for over two decades across various top organizations. She has had experience in many other areas like Research, Innovation, Marketing, and Management.
Shobana is someone who has always believed in the power of stories. From her childhood, she has devoured any book that she could lay her hands on – from libraries, friend’s houses, and secondhand bookshops. It was only in 2018 that she discovered her passion for writing and there was no looking back. Three years and ten books later, she quit her job in IT to become a full-time writer.
Shobana is passionate about psychology, history, and art. She loves to travel and meet new people. She married her best friend of many years and lives out of Chennai. She has two lovely sons, both with an enormous appetite for stories.
Here are some ways to get in touch with her -
Amazon books: smarturl.it/shobanamahadevan
Website: https://www.shobanamahadevan.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/shobana.mahadev
Instagram : Shobana_mahadevan_author
Email : shobanamahadevan34@gmail.com
Shobana is a University Gold Medalist in her Bachelor of Engineering from Madras University. After doing her Masters in Engineering, she joined the IT industry and worked for over two decades across various top organizations. She has had experience in many other areas like Research, Innovation, Marketing, and Management.
Shobana is someone who has always believed in the power of stories. From her childhood, she has devoured any book that she could lay her hands on – from libraries, friend’s houses, and secondhand bookshops. It was only in 2018 that she discovered her passion for writing and there was no looking back. Three years and ten books later, she quit her job in IT to become a full-time writer.
Shobana is passionate about psychology, history, and art. She loves to travel and meet new people. She married her best friend of many years and lives out of Chennai. She has two lovely sons, both with an enormous appetite for stories.
Here are some ways to get in touch with her -
Amazon books: smarturl.it/shobanamahadevan
Website: https://www.shobanamahadevan.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/shobana.mahadev
Instagram : Shobana_mahadevan_author
Email : shobanamahadevan34@gmail.com
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June 5, 2019
A feel good book, I found it unputdownable. And I read it twice in two days.
The story is simple but the way the author has written it, makes it very readable. The characters are realistic and relatable. The relationships between the characters has been beautifully portrayed. I liked the conversations between the characters and also the non verbal communication between them.
The language is simple, but the story needs a bit of editing, which I feel, if the author can go through once, it would be helpful. There is a mention of Tamil movies and songs and places in Chennai which goes well as the story is set in Chennai.
I loved the book a lot and am planning to buy a physical copy of the book soon (when Amazon makes the delivery free).
A must, must read for all and especially for those who do not believe in arranged marriages.
The story is simple but the way the author has written it, makes it very readable. The characters are realistic and relatable. The relationships between the characters has been beautifully portrayed. I liked the conversations between the characters and also the non verbal communication between them.
The language is simple, but the story needs a bit of editing, which I feel, if the author can go through once, it would be helpful. There is a mention of Tamil movies and songs and places in Chennai which goes well as the story is set in Chennai.
I loved the book a lot and am planning to buy a physical copy of the book soon (when Amazon makes the delivery free).
A must, must read for all and especially for those who do not believe in arranged marriages.
May 14, 2019
A really good attempt about a movie like plot. The book reminded me of a few Tamil movies but the treatment was fresh. Arjun was not really likeable in the early chapters and Neha's motivation made little sense. I understand she could not have confronted her evil aunt when young but was not convinced that getting into a fake marriage was her only way out.. We all know how this book is going to end and the chemistry that only builds somewhere halfway of the book will definitely keep you going.
The epilogue was interesting and pleasantly surprised me
The epilogue was interesting and pleasantly surprised me
February 10, 2020
There's Something About this Novel that's Dated!
I was excited about this book from the title, but was disappointed. The interest and intrigue that the ending of the first chapter generated slowly got faded away in a sea of clichés as I learnt that the story was heading exactly in the direction as I expected.
There was nothing Tangled in this love story - it was a straight path from two people not liking each other to eventually falling in love. This is one of the oldest plots in the history of love stories, and that is not a bad thing in itself. What's disappointing is the generic depiction of emotions.
I read half this book on a very delayed flight. The rest, I completed over many sittings just as a courtesy of finishing a book once I had started reading. I wouldn't recommend it to romance lovers out there, this story will appeal more to a younger population, who would relate to the concepts of love at first sight and knights in shining armor and white horse.
I was excited about this book from the title, but was disappointed. The interest and intrigue that the ending of the first chapter generated slowly got faded away in a sea of clichés as I learnt that the story was heading exactly in the direction as I expected.
There was nothing Tangled in this love story - it was a straight path from two people not liking each other to eventually falling in love. This is one of the oldest plots in the history of love stories, and that is not a bad thing in itself. What's disappointing is the generic depiction of emotions.
I read half this book on a very delayed flight. The rest, I completed over many sittings just as a courtesy of finishing a book once I had started reading. I wouldn't recommend it to romance lovers out there, this story will appeal more to a younger population, who would relate to the concepts of love at first sight and knights in shining armor and white horse.
May 17, 2019
A surprisingly well-written story by a new author. I'm glad she has chosen to self-publish her book without waiting for a traditional publisher to pick it up.
The story setting sounds familiar: a couple who get into a marriage of convenience discover each other along the way; but do they get together? It's not anything we haven't heard before and reminded me often of the movie Mouna Ragam, a Mani Ratnam classic from 1986.
What redeems the book is the honesty of the narrative. The characters, their motivations, their feelings, their actions...all of these feel very real and relatable. The climax is also not drawn out as it usually is in the movies. There's no unnecessary drama, yet you find the ending satisfying.
The story setting sounds familiar: a couple who get into a marriage of convenience discover each other along the way; but do they get together? It's not anything we haven't heard before and reminded me often of the movie Mouna Ragam, a Mani Ratnam classic from 1986.
What redeems the book is the honesty of the narrative. The characters, their motivations, their feelings, their actions...all of these feel very real and relatable. The climax is also not drawn out as it usually is in the movies. There's no unnecessary drama, yet you find the ending satisfying.
November 15, 2019
What i presumed to be another romance along the lines of Mills & Boon, turned out to be an unputdownable light hearted read. I loved the way the author has handled her characters. She has avoided the clichéd steamy scenes of an ordinary romance, yet, has brought out the warmth n connect between the protagonists in an extremely appreciable and a beautiful way. They begin to like and love each other and nowhere is there the hint of an insatiable physical need. Neha and Arjun grow on us and we want them to stay together in their marriage, Shobana Mahadevan is successful in instilling these emotions in us. Being a hardcore chennaite at heart, I also loved the innumerable analogies to tamil movies, songs and Chennai in general. Good job.
April 27, 2019
An interesting story.
Two people with quite different wavelengths get into a marriage of convenience with a sole intent of divorce after a year. While we all know they are going to end up with each other, the slow burn love between them has been interesting to read. The characterisation of the MCs is natural and they felt like people we would encounter IRL.
At times there was more introspection and narration than conversation.
Two people with quite different wavelengths get into a marriage of convenience with a sole intent of divorce after a year. While we all know they are going to end up with each other, the slow burn love between them has been interesting to read. The characterisation of the MCs is natural and they felt like people we would encounter IRL.
At times there was more introspection and narration than conversation.
September 7, 2019
Loved it.
Loved this book so much. It truly is a tangled love story. Lol. There are other books that are similar but this was still a cute story. Read it In one sitting. It shows that age doesn’t matter when it comes to love, society view about you should not affect you and everyone needs a girlfriend who you can get drunk with and badmouth your husband. Lol
Loved this book so much. It truly is a tangled love story. Lol. There are other books that are similar but this was still a cute story. Read it In one sitting. It shows that age doesn’t matter when it comes to love, society view about you should not affect you and everyone needs a girlfriend who you can get drunk with and badmouth your husband. Lol
April 26, 2019
An easy read on a lazy day
I completed this book in a day.. it's a very easy read.
It is an interesting story that one can visualise as a movie playing on.
Overall enjoyed this book.
I completed this book in a day.. it's a very easy read.
It is an interesting story that one can visualise as a movie playing on.
Overall enjoyed this book.
May 20, 2020
Lovely read
Finished this book in one sitting, literally in three hours. Lovely, breezy read. The language was not too flowery, simple and heartfelt. The tiny details mentioned suited the flow of the book. I loved it.
Finished this book in one sitting, literally in three hours. Lovely, breezy read. The language was not too flowery, simple and heartfelt. The tiny details mentioned suited the flow of the book. I loved it.
June 24, 2020
The way the story flows and how the characters are created in a reader's mind are simply awesome. Its one of those books that you will read in one shot. You just get tuned to the story and would really like to see it till the end.. Recommend strongly for a light, feel good read..
December 24, 2021
This is a beautiful story of love. Two people get married but now the groom wants divorce....to find out what follows next, you definitely need to read this book. Recommended for those who want to understand love. Specifically for newly weds.
May 4, 2019
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The stars about are rounded off. I would give it 7 out of 10.
The stars about are rounded off. I would give it 7 out of 10.
June 9, 2019
I found it to be very highly predictable and boring
June 27, 2019
Beautifully written
The story is beautifully presented. A good read. Enjoy this quick interesting book. Engaging and enjoyable.... goog, nice, cool fun
The story is beautifully presented. A good read. Enjoy this quick interesting book. Engaging and enjoyable.... goog, nice, cool fun
February 1, 2020
A light and pleasant read, I enjoyed it.
February 21, 2020
Immature cliche love story
A cliche love story that has nothing new to offer the readers. More suitable for young readers who are trying romantic genre books
A cliche love story that has nothing new to offer the readers. More suitable for young readers who are trying romantic genre books
February 27, 2020
Typical luv story. You can predict it in starting itself. I will not recommend this
March 13, 2020
Awesome RomCom
It was cute love story of Arjun and Neha. Must read if you are fan of romcom. Looking forward for reading more.
It was cute love story of Arjun and Neha. Must read if you are fan of romcom. Looking forward for reading more.
March 27, 2020
Loved it the way it carried away me
Just simple and amazing love story. Loved the way it describes and details all feelings in simple words. Got carried away with it
Just simple and amazing love story. Loved the way it describes and details all feelings in simple words. Got carried away with it
May 19, 2020
Good book
The book itself as well written and showed that arranged marriages can still work. The epilogue sealed the end of the book
The book itself as well written and showed that arranged marriages can still work. The epilogue sealed the end of the book
September 13, 2022
I chose this book only because it was free!
It was like this was written for a high school book report. Very predictable right from the start…Did I mention I got this for free?
It was like this was written for a high school book report. Very predictable right from the start…Did I mention I got this for free?
August 24, 2021
Simple, feel good book!
July 10, 2021
This was a sweet love story without any heavy erotic stuff... well written.
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February 13, 2022An entertaining romance filled with very sweet moments and that kept me glued to the book.
December 2, 2021
This books grips me until the end. The climax of the story surprised me. Simple yet beautiful written book. Both the character are strong with floating storyline. Perfect for simple romance Indian read.
May 23, 2020
Not so tangled , pleasent love story :-)
To start it is a feel-good love story. I got carried away with the story, the book is very well written, simple and makes you fall in love with the main characters, I really liked the character of simple, lovable girl "Neha" somehow I got attached to her that's the magic of authors writing.
The end is predictable still you keep reading to find it out, the way the character Arjun and Neha start their journey from friendship to love is very well written. The conversations between them is so cute.
Overall it is a good read.
Happy reading :-)
To start it is a feel-good love story. I got carried away with the story, the book is very well written, simple and makes you fall in love with the main characters, I really liked the character of simple, lovable girl "Neha" somehow I got attached to her that's the magic of authors writing.
The end is predictable still you keep reading to find it out, the way the character Arjun and Neha start their journey from friendship to love is very well written. The conversations between them is so cute.
Overall it is a good read.
Happy reading :-)
January 12, 2021
Love stories are always special. You know what happens but still you likes to read it. I liked reading this book. although plot is familiar and end can be guessed, the writing is top-notch. It keeps you hooked till you finish. The chemistry between lead characters weaved properly through words.
A good refreshing read.
A good refreshing read.
October 29, 2020
Amazing read. It has been some time since i read a clean simple yet gripping story. Well i had my own thoughts about the Epilogue. But nevertheless, i loved reading this book. Looking forward to reading other books by Shobana.
April 24, 2020
Unputdownable.Felt like watching a movie . Enjoy read
October 9, 2020
One of my favourite books this year
Loved the storytelling and the twist at the end was unexpected. A feel good read that I completed in one day.
Loved the storytelling and the twist at the end was unexpected. A feel good read that I completed in one day.
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