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Sreepuram Series #1
The Girl at the Wedding: A Prequel to 'Without you'
A Sweet Romance Novella about Arranged Marriages, Family and Love.
Kishore is home on vacation after three years. To his horror, his family is determined to get him married this time. He creates the perfect plan to escape the matchmaking attempts of his family. Just when he thought he had everything under control, a girl from his past literally crashes into his life and turns his life upside down. Within a day, he is ready to sacrifice his bachelorhood entranced by the girl he meets at his friend’s wedding.
One misstep and he acquires a rival. His own cousin, Abhishek.
What can he do to win back the love of his life?
Shreya can’t believe that the handsome young man she is slowly falling in love with is the bully she hated in school. He has transformed in every possible way. She likes everything about him. But then something happens that prompts her to make a rash decision.
Would this one decision ruin her chances of finding true love?
Or would she have the courage to fight for love?
Kishore is home on vacation after three years. To his horror, his family is determined to get him married this time. He creates the perfect plan to escape the matchmaking attempts of his family. Just when he thought he had everything under control, a girl from his past literally crashes into his life and turns his life upside down. Within a day, he is ready to sacrifice his bachelorhood entranced by the girl he meets at his friend’s wedding.
One misstep and he acquires a rival. His own cousin, Abhishek.
What can he do to win back the love of his life?
Shreya can’t believe that the handsome young man she is slowly falling in love with is the bully she hated in school. He has transformed in every possible way. She likes everything about him. But then something happens that prompts her to make a rash decision.
Would this one decision ruin her chances of finding true love?
Or would she have the courage to fight for love?
134 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 19, 2019
55 people are currently reading
30 people want to read
About the author
Preethi Venugopala
34 books155 followersPreethi Venugopala is a Civil Engineer by profession and an avid writer, blogger, artist by passion.
She always liked stories. When alone, she would create stories in her mind but never thought about penning them down until a break from her regular job as a Civil Engineer prompted her to take up blogging.
Flash fictions written for various prompts, and winning story writing competitions led to publications of short stories in various anthologies. Several of her short stories are published on Juggernaut books platform.
She debuted as a novelist with 'Without You', which became the #1 bestseller in its category on Amazon.1 many times since its release. She has added 9 more bestsellers to her kitty. Á Royal Affair', 'His Sunshine Girl', 'The Princess and the Superstar', 'Remember When', 'The Lost Princess', 'Falling for Cinderella', 'My Warmest Sorrow', "The Girl at the Wedding', and her latest 'Love and Longing in Firefly season'.
She currently lives in Bangalore with her husband and son. When not penning down the stories of the voices in her head, she can be found curled up on a couch with her favourite book.
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December 4, 2019
A darling of a romance! Reminded me of why romance and I became friends in the first place!
December 12, 2019
'The Girl...' is a sweet romance which will make you root for a happy ending for the debonair Kishore and the feisty Shreya. If you like your love stories served with a splash of drama, grab this one right away!
November 22, 2019
The sweetest love story this year
'Fluent narration' thy name is Preethi Venugopala. I didn't realise the story was over so soon. Toe curling from the word go till the very end. Would have loved it to be longer.
'Fluent narration' thy name is Preethi Venugopala. I didn't realise the story was over so soon. Toe curling from the word go till the very end. Would have loved it to be longer.
November 22, 2019
Beautiful love story..!!
Though Kishore and Shreya are already introduced with The Sunshine Girl, its heart warming to know their story. Like always Preethi Venugopala has nailed it down with beautiful naration and wonderful discription of events and emotions. Couldn't stop reading the book before 'The End' :) Loved it.
Though Kishore and Shreya are already introduced with The Sunshine Girl, its heart warming to know their story. Like always Preethi Venugopala has nailed it down with beautiful naration and wonderful discription of events and emotions. Couldn't stop reading the book before 'The End' :) Loved it.
November 20, 2019
Heart warming beautiful love story!
Like Preethi's previous books, I read this one too in one go! Couldn't imagine keeping it down in between!!!!
Must read for all the romantics!
Like Preethi's previous books, I read this one too in one go! Couldn't imagine keeping it down in between!!!!
Must read for all the romantics!
December 24, 2019
A delightful story of love by Preethi Venugopala that shows how Cupid brings together two people that didn't care very much for each other when they were young and ended up in a happy ever after. A lovely read
November 22, 2019
VERY cute romance. I loved the Kerala setting too. Romantic with an adequate dose of drama!
December 4, 2019
Short and sweet !!
February 2, 2022
Kishore, a sturdy,handsome and compassionate guy, is back from UAE, on leave for 3 months. Meanwhile his mother tries very badly to get him married lest it would be another year. She seeks her mother's help, Arundathi, who is also a famous author and loving grandma of Kishore. But Kishore doesn't want to marry in a jiffy. He encounters Shreya, his junior coincidentally, because of which his past resurfaces. One incident with her in the past transforms him wholly.
Why did she impact him now?
Shreya is a fashion designer. A beautiful girl and a obedient daughter. She has different notions when coming to marriage. But all of her dreams come crashing with one minute yet grave mistake of hers.
What is the cause of her mistake?
This is a short and quick love story but very much engaging. I particularly loved Arundathi's character, who enriches endearment. Even though it's filmy at few instances, what I liked is plain sailing narration that fills the readers with enthusiasm. If you are on reading slump, go for it, it's refreshingly stimulating.
Why did she impact him now?
Shreya is a fashion designer. A beautiful girl and a obedient daughter. She has different notions when coming to marriage. But all of her dreams come crashing with one minute yet grave mistake of hers.
What is the cause of her mistake?
This is a short and quick love story but very much engaging. I particularly loved Arundathi's character, who enriches endearment. Even though it's filmy at few instances, what I liked is plain sailing narration that fills the readers with enthusiasm. If you are on reading slump, go for it, it's refreshingly stimulating.
June 25, 2022
Hello everyone.
Another book for the day is The Girl at the wedding. I have read lot of love story books but this book is really an interesting love story of Kishore and Shreya. This novel depicts the tale of a man who desires to take full advantage of his single status. He steers clear of all family discussions regarding his impending marriage. And after a single occurrence, everything for him changed, and he is now prepared to end his single existence.
But his choice could have a huge impact on the lives of many people in his immediate vicinity. The story is set in Puvattur, in 2007. Lena's wedding ceremony is a match making for Shreya also. I really loved the way author has presented and revolved the story. The story of love, heartbreak and reunion. Language used is lucid and writing style is best part as it was easy to read and connect. Overall an amazing book to read and enjoy. At the end you will be happy. So just go for it. Purchase link is in the story.
Happy reading:)
Another book for the day is The Girl at the wedding. I have read lot of love story books but this book is really an interesting love story of Kishore and Shreya. This novel depicts the tale of a man who desires to take full advantage of his single status. He steers clear of all family discussions regarding his impending marriage. And after a single occurrence, everything for him changed, and he is now prepared to end his single existence.
But his choice could have a huge impact on the lives of many people in his immediate vicinity. The story is set in Puvattur, in 2007. Lena's wedding ceremony is a match making for Shreya also. I really loved the way author has presented and revolved the story. The story of love, heartbreak and reunion. Language used is lucid and writing style is best part as it was easy to read and connect. Overall an amazing book to read and enjoy. At the end you will be happy. So just go for it. Purchase link is in the story.
Happy reading:)
February 14, 2022
The book revolves around Kishore and Shreya.
Shreya is a fashion designer. She is a beautiful girl and a obedient daughter.
"And now a small glitch had caused Lena to consider throwing it all away. How could she?"
Shreya is worried about her friend Lena's sorrows.
"Shreya sat frozen. Could she borrow Harry potter’s invisibility cloak?"
Why Shreya is worried about Kishore? Vishal already knows her.
The story is set in Puvattur, in 2007. Lena's wedding ceremony is a match making for Shreya also.
In chapter 13, the story shifts to Anil in Munnar.
The book is a sweet romance with turns and twists. The language is lucid. Preethi Venugopala leaves her benchmark again through the interesting story.
"" You too will get married one day soon. I will remember this then!” He whispered in his left ear. "
Discover the story of love, heart break and reunion. I recommend it to all.
Shreya is a fashion designer. She is a beautiful girl and a obedient daughter.
"And now a small glitch had caused Lena to consider throwing it all away. How could she?"
Shreya is worried about her friend Lena's sorrows.
"Shreya sat frozen. Could she borrow Harry potter’s invisibility cloak?"
Why Shreya is worried about Kishore? Vishal already knows her.
The story is set in Puvattur, in 2007. Lena's wedding ceremony is a match making for Shreya also.
In chapter 13, the story shifts to Anil in Munnar.
The book is a sweet romance with turns and twists. The language is lucid. Preethi Venugopala leaves her benchmark again through the interesting story.
"" You too will get married one day soon. I will remember this then!” He whispered in his left ear. "
Discover the story of love, heart break and reunion. I recommend it to all.
February 2, 2022
Who doesn't love a good enemy to lover romance? I surely do. And there are many many books offering such premises that nowadays if the writting is not mindblowing or there are twists and gut wrenching emotions at every corner in the plot, the book falls short of making a rather distinct impression.
I liked Shreya's character and its contrast to our main lead. But in a way she comes across not so different from any other romantic female lead. She has nothing else to offer.
The story flows swiftly and there are few moments that i really enjoyed. And overall i enjoy these kind of fun to go stories when i can not pick up a strong plotted, and heavily worded books.
The writting is very easy to understand and not at all formal. The book was a break time read. If you like this trope you would definitely enjoy this.
I liked Shreya's character and its contrast to our main lead. But in a way she comes across not so different from any other romantic female lead. She has nothing else to offer.
The story flows swiftly and there are few moments that i really enjoyed. And overall i enjoy these kind of fun to go stories when i can not pick up a strong plotted, and heavily worded books.
The writting is very easy to understand and not at all formal. The book was a break time read. If you like this trope you would definitely enjoy this.
February 19, 2022
The book is about a man who wants to relish his bachelor life and dodges questions when he's asked about being with a girl by what transpires which turned his life upside down?
This is a short and expeditious love story but very much engaging.The simple story is set in Kerala and is elaborated beauteously. The characters emanate from the precedent book, The Sunshine Girl. They are well developed and the author has described the feelings of both of them. I doted Vishal's, Kishore's brother, and have profoundly relished his profound appreciation story too.Shreya and Kishore share an astonishing chemistry in this pulchritudinous story.
This is a short and expeditious love story but very much engaging. The language is quite lucid and the narration is simple.
I recommend this book!!
Thank you
Happy reading 🌻
This is a short and expeditious love story but very much engaging.The simple story is set in Kerala and is elaborated beauteously. The characters emanate from the precedent book, The Sunshine Girl. They are well developed and the author has described the feelings of both of them. I doted Vishal's, Kishore's brother, and have profoundly relished his profound appreciation story too.Shreya and Kishore share an astonishing chemistry in this pulchritudinous story.
This is a short and expeditious love story but very much engaging. The language is quite lucid and the narration is simple.
I recommend this book!!
Thank you
Happy reading 🌻
February 6, 2022
Recommended to readers who are new to this genre as well as reading .
Some books keep you mesmerized with that idea of love which isn't perfect but real and somewhere or other clicks that relatable button same happens here .
Also it isn't shown as a shiny bed of roses , I liked that they dealt with past and showcased it , it wasn't just pushed under rugs because that is what doesn't happens in reality we have to deal with it till the very end .
The only thing that disappointed me was lack of freshness , with a market that is already filled with a lot of same stories and storylines the excitement of reading something similar goes a little down other wise a grear attempt at story line
Some books keep you mesmerized with that idea of love which isn't perfect but real and somewhere or other clicks that relatable button same happens here .
Also it isn't shown as a shiny bed of roses , I liked that they dealt with past and showcased it , it wasn't just pushed under rugs because that is what doesn't happens in reality we have to deal with it till the very end .
The only thing that disappointed me was lack of freshness , with a market that is already filled with a lot of same stories and storylines the excitement of reading something similar goes a little down other wise a grear attempt at story line
February 23, 2022
THE GIRL AT THE WEDDING: A CUTE ENEMIES TO LOVE ROMANCE.
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13chapters.
Written by Preethi Venugopala.
This story is revolve around or we can say main characters are kishore and shreya.This story is set in Kerala.
Shreya is a fashion designer , beautiful girl and obident daughter and Kishore is a man who only want to enjoy his bachelor life . And the most interesting character is Kishore's brother.
Story is full of twist and turn . This book is very interesting. Characters are well plotted. unexpected story.
I appreciate this book and i appreciate this kind of writing. Guys you eill definitely enjoy the book for sure . simple and lucid language , easy read . Story is described . Story will hold you till the end . Writting style is amazing .
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13chapters.
Written by Preethi Venugopala.
This story is revolve around or we can say main characters are kishore and shreya.This story is set in Kerala.
Shreya is a fashion designer , beautiful girl and obident daughter and Kishore is a man who only want to enjoy his bachelor life . And the most interesting character is Kishore's brother.
Story is full of twist and turn . This book is very interesting. Characters are well plotted. unexpected story.
I appreciate this book and i appreciate this kind of writing. Guys you eill definitely enjoy the book for sure . simple and lucid language , easy read . Story is described . Story will hold you till the end . Writting style is amazing .
April 25, 2022
Sort, neat, and above all superbly cute.
Set in the backdrop of my native land of Kerala, this book is a fresh breath and a pinch of nostalgia.
Kishore is at home for his 3-month break from work when his mother and cupid grandma is all up to get him to tie the knot. Little did he know that his heart which craved the freedom of bachelorhood betrayed him and fell for his school-time sweetheart Shreya, with whom he have a not-so-pleasant past.
With the premise of mutual friends getting married, a cousin as a rival and top it off places like Kannur, Kasaragod, and Munnar, this one takes its place in my heart. Fast-paced, no-nonsense, and above all a feel-good book.
Set in the backdrop of my native land of Kerala, this book is a fresh breath and a pinch of nostalgia.
Kishore is at home for his 3-month break from work when his mother and cupid grandma is all up to get him to tie the knot. Little did he know that his heart which craved the freedom of bachelorhood betrayed him and fell for his school-time sweetheart Shreya, with whom he have a not-so-pleasant past.
With the premise of mutual friends getting married, a cousin as a rival and top it off places like Kannur, Kasaragod, and Munnar, this one takes its place in my heart. Fast-paced, no-nonsense, and above all a feel-good book.
August 10, 2020
The simple story is set in Kerala with a beautiful narration. The characters are familiar, from the previous book, The Sunshine Girl. They are well developed and the author has described the feelings of both of them. I loved Vishal, Kishore’s brother, and have loved his love story too.
The language is simple and the story has been narrated beautifully.
The language is simple and the story has been narrated beautifully.
January 13, 2020
Short, quick read,an okay novella. 2.5 ⭐️
January 23, 2022
OK read
A short and sweet romance like many written about earlier. Nothing unexpected or surprising but a satisfactory pass time. Looking for a quick read, go for it.
A short and sweet romance like many written about earlier. Nothing unexpected or surprising but a satisfactory pass time. Looking for a quick read, go for it.
December 25, 2023
If you want to read something light yet hear warming, it’s perfect book for u. This is a short story which can be completed in one go.
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