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A perfect love story.
Possible in real life? Maybe... maybe not!

Siddharth’s perfect love story is over. Life is asking him to compromise and go along with his family’s wishes. Will he be able to do justice to someone else under the shadow of his reluctant decision? Will he be able to create a place for someone in his heart again?

A die-hard romantic, Naina is in search of a partner who will love and cherish her... only her.
An only child, her life was perfect. Till Siddharth said ‘yes’.

How can Naina agree to an arranged marriage with someone who doesn’t have a romantic bone and still carried a torch for someone else? Will she be able to out-maneuver everyone and get her perfect love story? Will she, like others, have to sacrifice her dreams for her family’s wishes and values?

Or, in a strange twist of fate, will life make Naina realize that only an open heart gets the perfect love story?

136 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 13, 2023

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Ruchi Singh

47 books124 followers
Author of the bestselling romantic thriller ‘The Bodyguard’, Ruchi Singh is an IT professional and novelist writing under Romance and Suspense genre. She is a bilingual author and writes in both Hindi and English. Her other notable published novels are ‘Jugnu (Firefly)’ and ‘Guardian Angel’.

Winner of the Times Of India WriteIndia Season 1, she began her writing career writing short stories and articles, which have been published on various forums. She has been a contributing author to a number of anthologies and has published many short stories under various genres. She has also won the Indireads Story Competition, in ‘crime’ genre.

A voracious reader, she loves everything—from classics to memoirs to editorials to chick-lit, but her favourite genre is 'romantic thriller'.

Connect with Ruchi Singh on:
Official Website: ruchisingh.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ruchisinghauthor
Twitter: @ruchiwriter

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Profile Image for Reet Singh.
Author 13 books90 followers
August 29, 2023
Sweet story

Love the cover. This is a sweet romance. From friends to lovers is a tough trope to write, in my opinion, but Ruchi has pulled it off nicely. I enjoyed the transformation of the two main characters. A quick read, I finished it in one evening.
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80 reviews3 followers
April 12, 2023
Falling for my best friend

Once again, Ruchi singh weaves her magic and comes up with a simple sweet beautiful heart warming and emotional story that leaves you smiling and happy in the end

The best part of the book is that it's not a very long read. Hence, the story is not dragged. The editing is crisp and to the point, making it a book you want to finish once u start reading.... All the characters are oh so lovable, and Siddharth and Naina super cute ... I assumed it would be a cliche story with the villain creating a problem in the end, but, as always, she's come up with a different angle, making it interesting.

It's amazing to know that her first book was so good since this book is an English translation of her first hindi Novella 'Ehsaas', which is also available on Amazon
105 reviews8 followers
January 14, 2023
Sweet story!

I wish life was also like the story...always happy ending...it was fun reading the book...the characters are well written...loved their chemistry...hope to read more...all the best!keep up the good work!
115 reviews2 followers
January 15, 2023
Awesome

I have read the Hindi version of this story and loved both Hindi and English. Waiting for the other two parts of Mehra family saga
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704 reviews8 followers
January 20, 2023
✨ Instead of "falling in love", you are, "standing in love" with the partner you want by your side indefinitely✨

The above lines best describes the book.

I completed the book this afternoon. So, thought to share a review.

The captivating title and the romantic coverpage says a lot about the book. The book features an engaging lovestory which will pull you into the pool of emotions. A lovestory of two individuals who are opposite to each other in every manner. But fate brings them together and they ended up marrying each other.
Will they be able to find love in each other?
Will they be able to lead a happy married life?
Do read their journey to find out!

I loved the book. It gripped me right from the beginning. The novel is well plotted and brilliantly executed. The characters are written well. Unlike, the protagonist of other novels, they aren't flawless and this makes them real and believable. They lead a normal lives and their struggle and circumstances brings twist in the story. The book shows us the other story of love that is real and believable. It makes us understand that marriage is a journey not a destiny. So, value each other's happiness and love will definitely find its way in this journey.

On the whole, a lovestory full of love, joy, hope and trust which instantly connects with its readers.
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268 reviews12 followers
January 24, 2023
This one is honest, straight from heart. A simple love story that talks about love and friendship. The grand amalgamation. Friendships sometimes turn into a little more than that. Yes, we fall in love with our best friend. Nothing wrong in it as it’s the best relationship better.
Siddarth and Naina have known each other for ages now. With Siddharth’s bitter and heart breaking past breaking him every now and then the family wants him to move on.
Naina has always loved Siddarth but is unaware if her own feelings. Now when Siddarth wants to get married to her, she feels its on a rebound and doesn’t want to. She is in a relationship which she thinks is her love of her life.
Siddarth invokes feelings which she has never realized she had in her. Just when she is ready to give him a chance and her feelings, she comes face to face with his past which makes her feel he’s not moved on.
Will Siddarth be able to convince Naina and make her see his point of view? Will the love story be cut short by the tragedy strikes? Will Siddarth lose Naina forever?
Read the book to find out.
Nicely executed plot, with some nice twists. A perfect read for any day. Makes u smile and believe in all good things in life.
502 reviews9 followers
January 24, 2023
Often we may have heard about the saying how if two people are meant to be together, then irrespective of how much they try to deny their mutual feelings, no matter how long it takes, they will always come together.

Hence, irrespective of the fact that it may get tough and take them far away from each other, fate will always be working in ways as to how both the individuals will stay with each other forever.

In the book, ‘Falling For My Best Friend: Ehsaas’ by Ruchi Singh, author has showcased a beautiful love story of our two main protagonists who took their time to fall in love with each other, but once it happened, there was no stopping them.

The path of Siddharth and Naina getting to their happily ever after was filled with full of challenges and they had to take a lot of effort and work to get their to endgame. But this beautiful journey of them discovering so many different emotions was what made it all worth it.

There is a certain charm to simplicity, hence even if the plot of the book was straightforward enough, the complexity and the way both our protagonists were characterized makes it a memorable experience to read. Hence I am going to give this FIVE STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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1,070 reviews17 followers
January 22, 2023
Book Title: Falling For my best friend: Ehsaas (Book 1: Mehra family saga)
Author: Ruchi Singh
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Rating: 4.4/5

I pre-ordered it as I've read previous books by Ruchi Singh and was eager to read this one. Moreover, I really liked the book cover. 

Plot: Siddharth and Naina were best friends. Siddharth had a tragic past, and Naina wanted love to hit her. Siddharth had to think of marrying Naina due to his family's (his mother's) nagging, but will Naina give in? But this isn't all; there's another tragedy waiting for Naina. Will they end up together?

I can assure you it has a happy ending, but the twists are good.

Characters: The main characters are Siddharth and Naina, and obviously the Mehra family. But their characters were written very well.

Language and Grammar: Once again, good use is made of the colloquial language of English.

Final Verdict: I've heard that there's a Hindi version of it, so I'd try it too, but for this one, I'll give it a heads up for romance fiction lovers.


Ratings:
Book Title: 4.4/5
Book Cover:4.7/5
Plot: 4.4/5
Characters: 4.5/5
Narration: 4.4/5
Language & Grammar: 4.4/5
Final Rating: 4.4/5
796 reviews17 followers
January 22, 2023
"Ehsaas..: Falling for my Bestfriend" is a compelling love story that explores the complexities of arranged marriages and the human heart. The book delves into the struggles of Siddharth and Naina as they navigate their family's expectations and their own desires. The author, Ruchi Singh, does a great job of bringing the characters to life and making their struggles feel real and relatable.

The plot of the book is well-crafted and keeps the reader engaged throughout. The story takes an interesting twist with the revelation of Siddharth's past and Naina's family expectations. The author's writing style is captivating and makes the reader feel invested in the characters.

Overall, "Ehsaas..: Falling for my Bestfriend" is a thought-provoking and enjoyable read that is sure to resonate with readers who have ever struggled with the idea of finding true love. The book is a perfect blend of romance, family dynamics and self-discovery. The ending is satisfying and leaves the reader with a sense of hope for the characters. It is a must-read for fans of contemporary romance novels.
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591 reviews16 followers
January 24, 2023
This book, Falling For My Best Friend: Ehsaas - An Indian Billionaire Romance (Mehra Family Saga) written by Ruchi Singh is a beautiful love story. The plot of the story is very simple - Siddharth and Naina are completely different in their thoughts, behaviors and opinions. They are just like opposite poles. But, fate brings them together through marriage. What happens next? - forms the rest of the story !

Though the plot is very simple, the author's way of narration is extraordinary and that keeps the readers engaged until the end of the book. The writing style is impressive too.

This book would for sure be very suitable for beginners because of its ''not much complicated '' storyline. The characters in the story are so beautifully framed that they get stuck in our mind even after the completion of the story. I absolutely enjoyed this lighthearted read on the weekend !
156 reviews3 followers
January 30, 2023
The book "Falling For My Best Friend: Ehsaas - An Indian Billionaire Romance" is beautifully expressed by the author Ruchi Singh.

This book is all about Siddharth and Naina who are childhood friends and their journey to find love in each other.This story is based on love, family, relationships, and many more which makes the story very interesting. the story has a lot of twisting turns. Every turning page has great suspense which will make the readers come to the edge.

The characters of the story are well narrated. if you want to know more about this story then you have to read this book first.

The book is very well written and I thank the author for writing this beautiful storybook.

The title and cover page of the book is really good. The language of the book is easy to understand. I enjoyed this book, and I highly recommend this book to all readers.
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July 6, 2023
Actually, I saw the book on Amazon and was eagerly waiting to read the book..so I finally got the time to read it. The story was so engaging that I am not a book lover, but while reading it, I was engrossed in the story that I want to know more about it. The story was about 2 best friends, who both were loving different people, but the twist in the tale was Siddharth's love story was over due to the death of his partner, Radhika. And, on the other hand, Naina his best friend is in love with a boy named Vikas who was not perfect for him but only after her money. Life is asking him to compromise and go along with his family's wishes and Naina, a die-hard romantic, couldn't understand at the start if Siddharth really loved her or if she was just a deal for him. By the end of the story, both finally realize their friendship turned into love for each other.
949 reviews13 followers
January 19, 2023
Lovely❤


few stories are just so simple and spellbinding that , it makes it an unputdownable novel all together. This tale has two lead characters Naina and Siddhart. Both neighbors, family friends and also there families shared the same business.

But Siddhart was in love with Radhika, whom he lost in an accident. On the other Hand Naina was in a relationship with Vikash. But here the story takes a swift turn, when both the leads are asked to be put together in a single knot called marriage.

The gradual increase of emotional bonds, love and a strong commitment that eventually grows has been gracefully placed along with the movement of the story.

Do read this beautiful novel to enjoy the entire tale. The book cover plus the title is perfect.
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1,309 reviews19 followers
January 22, 2023
The last book of the author,Ruchi Singh, I read was 'Cursed'. And trust me I was actually waiting to get my hand on her very next one to enjoy and relish.

Being a romantic maniac,each love story I read broadens my imagination and thoughts about the beautiful emotion.

Falling For My Best Friend - Ehsaas,is the story of two varied souls, Siddharth and Naina. Both having a vivid personality, and different expectations and experiences with love are portrayed really well.

What I loved was as always the writing style and the amazing story that will last really long ...
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984 reviews25 followers
February 17, 2023
Just after completing this I got to know it was published in Hindi too. I liked this English one but I am now going to read it in Hindi too.

So, the story is about 2 best friends, who have to marry each other because of family pressure. Both are completely different from one another.

Will they fall for one another? Or will it be an unhappy wedding?

The author is too good, she has expressed the emotions accurately. And the scenes were beautiful. I fell in love with the characters.

I'd love to read more books from the author.
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27 reviews
January 17, 2023
It's a simple and beautiful story. Sidharth has a painful past with which his perfect love story is over. Naina wants to have a perfect love story. When Sidharth said yes to their marriage and asked her to give them a chance. She trusts him with her life but will she be able to surpass her insecurity and suspicions?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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Author 2 books46 followers
May 19, 2023
Beautiful and gripping tale

Siddarth and Naina teach a different definition of love which is beyond conditions. The spicy journey, protective leads and emotional climax are a dream come true. Naina's crazy but her love is crazier because her heart is pure. Siddarth is passionate but his love is beyond the boundaries of passion. I loved every bit of it.
5 reviews
July 27, 2023
A wonderful feel good book

Exceptionally engrossing book. The author has conveyed all the emotions very nicely. All the characters got equal importance. So nice to feel that parents are really understanding of their children's emotional needs and are giving that space to them. Excellent work 👏
4 reviews
February 4, 2023
Not bad

Not a bad read....i always enjoyed reading friends to lovers books. Looking forward to reading some more good ones from your side.
5 reviews
March 8, 2023
Simple and cute story

Simple and cute love story...
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Awaiting for others stories to hope it's short and simple... Unique way of writing by writer
2 reviews
May 12, 2023
A beautifully written story

The character description is good and makes you live each one of them as you read the story.
A sweet and touching love story
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1,363 reviews46 followers
January 30, 2023
Ruchi Singh's Falling for My Best Friend: Ehsaas is a gripping love story that delves into the complications of arranged marriages and the human mind. The novel dives into Siddharth and Naina's hardships as they manage their family's expectations and their own aspirations. This is the first book in the "Mehra Saga" series. Naina and Siddharth were childhood closest friends. Naina, a hopeless romantic, has always hoped for love to enter her nearly flawless existence. On the other side, Siddharth's sad history still hangs over him. After much prodding from his mother, Siddharth consented to marry Naina. But will Naina accept Siddharth's approval of the proposal? In Naina's opinion, he is still her closest friend and is unromantic. So, would Naina's ideal of a wonderful life be shattered in the future? Amidst the chaos of Naina's life, an unexpected catastrophe occurs regarding Naina. Can Siddharth and Naina's love story end prematurely? Take the Sid-love-turned-despair Naina's tour to learn more about them and their life adventure. Is the journey going to be smooth or bumpy?

The slow buildup of emotional relationships, love and a strong commitment that finally develops has been put tastefully alongside the story's momentum. The book's plot is well-crafted and keeps the reader intrigued throughout. The climax is gratifying and gives the reader encouragement for the characters.

A light-hearted wholesome romance with a childhood friend evolved into a lasting bond of togetherness.
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485 reviews4 followers
December 8, 2024
A short Indian Romantic novel. We follow Naina who is a fashion designer and Siddharth a businessman. They live in neighboring houses which is joined by a door. They both are childhood best friends and are close to each other. Naina always goes to him when she is in trouble or feeling tensed about something. Sidharth always resolves all her problems.
From childhood, their parents wanted them to marry each other. They were against it. Even They have found their better halves. But life is tragedies when Sidharth loses Radhika in an accident which leads to her death. He is devasted. He cannot forget her neither he is happy. His mother Geeta tries to get him agree to move ahead in life and his engagement with Naina is fixed.
Naina is very very agitated hearing it. She has full confidence that Siddharth would support her instead he ditches her. There is one more thing because of which Siddharth agreed is that he did background check on Vikas, who is Naina's boyfriend. He is after her money and doesn't love her. Naina confronts Siddharth and he says that she will have to give him 3 months to convince her. If she is still not convinced then he will help her with Vikas's proposal.
How it proceeds, for that you need to read the book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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239 reviews6 followers
January 18, 2023
The book cover of "Falling For My Best Friend: Ehsaas" looks stunning, and the title mirrors the plot without a flaw.

Naina and Siddharth grew up being best friends. One is the protector, and the other gets shielded in everyday situations. Naina, a die-hard romantic, always wished for love to hit her almost perfect life. But, on the other hand, Siddharth had a tragic past whose cloud still hovers above him.

Siddharth agreed to marry Naina after a lot of nagging from his mother. But will Naina give in to Siddharth's consent regarding the proposal? In Naina's eyes, he is still her best buddy and unromantic. So will Naina's fantasy of having a dreamy life get ruined in the future?

Amidst the clutter in Naina's life, an unforeseen disaster strikes involving Naina. Can Siddharth and Naina's love story end at an early stage? Hop on the bus of Sid-Naina's love turned despair to discover more about them and their life journey. Is it going to be a smooth or bumpy ride?

Book- Falling For My Best Friend: Ehsaas
An Indian Billionaire Romance
Author- Ruchi Singh
Genre- Romance
Rating- 4.8/5
267 reviews3 followers
February 16, 2023
Falling for My Best Friend: Ehsaas by Ruchi Singh is a compelling love story that explores the difficulties of arranged marriages and the human mind. The novel delves deeply into Siddharth and Naina's struggles as they balance the expectations of their family and their own ambitions. The "Mehra Saga" book series begins with this one. Siddharth and Naina were best friends since they were young. Naina has always wished for love to join her almost perfect life since she is a hopeless romantic. On the other hand, Siddharth is still plagued by his tragic past. Siddharth agreed to marry Naina after considerable pressure from his mother. Will Naina, however, accept Siddharth's endorsement of the idea? He is still Naina's best friend and she doesn't find him romantic.

The book's characters will seem incredibly genuine. The book's cover is certainly stunning in its own right. The only thing that was lacking were some jokes. I had hoped that such a plot would lead to some funny lines and quotations, but I did not come across many. In all other respects, it was a good read. Get your copy today, fans of romantic fiction.
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431 reviews3 followers
February 6, 2023
Let's get started with the book review on some complicated feelings.
When I saw the book name I directly remember two things which I have watched - one Bollywood movie "Jaane tu ya Jaane na" and the web series "Never Kiss your Best friend", as these, are my all-time favourite watch so I choose this book to read.
The book can go for a web series, I think it will be a good story to present to the audience. Sometimes we try to hold those things tight, which can not be grasped. The story of this book is narrated in such a manner that anyone can feel and visualize the situation, feelings, drama everything easily.
The characters of the book will feel very real. Indeed the cover of the book also takes some point to be beautiful.
The thing which was missing was some punch lines. I wished that with such a plot, some good quotes and punchlines will be on the way, but I did not find many. Other than that, it was a good read. Romance book lovers, grab your copy today.

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1,021 reviews16 followers
April 1, 2023
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Book: Falling For My Best Friend: Ehsaas - An Indian Billionaire Romance (Book #1) (Mehra Family Saga)
Author: Ruchi Singh
Formate: Kindle Edition
Pages: 136
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Best friend to lover is one of my favorite tropes as the emotional quotient shows in it is always very special. Best friends are aware of all your secrets and know you from within.

A simple, romantic story of two friends getting involved due to family pressure but with their personal issues.

Siddharth and Naina are childhood friends who reside in the same vicinity and are now in dilemma to fulfill their family's wish for them to get married. Both are in different relationships but Sidharth has a very sad experience and Naina is in love with someone else. And in this situation, getting into a relationship is out of the box for them and family pressure is making it worst. How will they solve it and conclude?

A nice, simple, and emotional story to read and experience.
18 reviews
October 13, 2023
This is my first review for a book as this is my first one on my kindle, you may not find my review refined, as I have never reviewed a book, I will still try to keep it as simple as it is in my mind
Please keep in mind that the review is subjective and from my point of view

The writing is good, but I found the plot to be exceedingly simple for my taste,

I felt that the characters were simple, you can easily decipher what is going to happen next in the story, the boyfriend (Vicky?) was too shallow and weak of a character,



It is like the plot follows a straight line with the goal in sight,
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260 reviews1 follower
February 15, 2023
Reading 'Ehsaas' with Valentine's day just around the corner, got me in the festival mood.

Like everyone, Naina is looking for a relationship where she is cherished and loved. She dreams of a marriage partner who will fulfill all of her wishes and be his only love.

On the other hand, Siddharth has experienced love and also beaten down to parental pressure he agrees to a arranged marriage. But this time, he is not open to love.

Naina is disheartened and brought down from nine clouds to understand and compromise that she may never get her dream relationship.

The book has shown a good and interesting development of their relationship and it leaves every romance diehard a little hopeful and happy.

The story is well paced and very engaging. I'd recommend it to romance genre lovers for a Valentine's Day treat.
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