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15 Best Romantic Novels by Indian Authors

By Anirudh Narayanan
Top 15 Romantic Novels of India | Boldsky

We Indians are born romantics. Blame all those rain songs or the larger-than-life movies of Shahrukh Khan or perhaps the magnificent Taj Mahal, which was built by Shah Jahan for his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. Even the ancient epic 'Ramayana' centred around the love story of Lord Rama and Sita. So it's only fair that we have some contemporary Indian romantic novels.

Indian novels have a huge following [well, we can thank our own population for it!] and though the writers do take certain liberties with the English language, they are mostly well written. Moreover, they provide an insight into the lives of people from various parts of India.

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Though these 15 novels are quite different from each other, the only thing that combines them is love. Come, find out the 15 best romantic novels written by Indian authors. And let me warn you! The list gives a miss to some of the popular names. Read on.

Palette of Love by Ashok Kallarakkal

Palette of Love by Ashok Kallarakkal

'Palette of Love' is a brilliant little book full of short stories, each one celebrating a different shade of love. Ashok Kallarakal, the author, seems to dabble in short genre and doesn't disappoint. Though all of them aren't romantic love stories, it does have that Indian vibe going for it.

If It's Not Forever. It's Not Love by Durjoy Datta & Nikita Singh

If It's Not Forever. It's Not Love by Durjoy Datta & Nikita Singh

What would you do if you find a burnt diary with a dying man's wish amongst the debris of a bomb blast? The protagonist in this collaboration by Durjoy Dutta and Nikita Singh is left with a similar dilemma. One of the better romantic novels from the duo.

Te Amo... I LOVE YOU by Rohit Sharma

Te Amo... I LOVE YOU by Rohit Sharma

In this honest tale of love, friendship and animosity, Rohit Sharma, the author, weaves a romantic thriller of sorts. It teaches us that love is about sacrifice and hope. It can be easily classified among the best Indian romantic novels.

The Thing Between U & Me by Sagar Sahu

The Thing Between U & Me by Sagar Sahu

'The Thing Between U & Me' tells us about the mysterious nature of love and why you should never sacrifice your happiness in search for something else. It makes you smile, laugh and even cry. Sagar Sahu has intricately woven a story out of a loveable bunch of characters.

My EX Fell in Love by Shubham Choudhary

My EX Fell in Love by Shubham Choudhary

An over-achiever and a sentimental girl fall in love in this hilarious novel by Shubham Choudhary. It speaks about the challenges life throws at you and how the characters face them in their own uniquely funny ways. It is laced with hilarious puns and a large helping of sarcasm. One of the best Indian romantic novels.

The PromisebyNikita Singh

The PromisebyNikita Singh

One of the better works of Nikita Singh. 'The Promise' speaks about love in the face of adversity and brutality. It puts light on promises, the ones we break and the ones we keep. A much loved romantic novel in India, 'The Promise' brings out all the emotions in you.

Till The Last Breath by Durjoy Datta

Till The Last Breath by Durjoy Datta

Durjoy Dutta has written some good novels but his best work till date would have to be 'Till The Last Breath'. It speaks about love, morality, the past demons and the consequences of the protagonists actions. This is one of the best Indian novels in the romance genre.

When Only Love Remains byDurjoy Datta

When Only Love Remains byDurjoy Datta

Love stories are pretty magical and it is no different for Avanti and Devvrat. But fate is a crazy little thing and works in mysterious ways. 'When Only Love Remains' is a lovely romantic novel written by Durjoy Dutta and it is one of the best romantic novels from India.

Hold My Hand by Durjoy Datta

Hold My Hand by Durjoy Datta

Durjoy Dutta once again! But you can't blame us, the guy has a firm foothold on the romantic genre in India. Here he keeps the reader guessing with the various twists and turns in the character's life. A good addition to the long line of romantic books from India.

A Half Baked Love Story by Anurag Garg, Gunjan Narang

A Half Baked Love Story by Anurag Garg, Gunjan Narang

A crazy story from Anurag Garg and Gunjan Narang, 'A Half Baked Love Story' involves yet another IITian story. But it speaks about peer pressure and our modern society. Throw in a love story and you have yet another adorable little love story from India.

Seven Days Without You by Anmol Rana

Seven Days Without You by Anmol Rana

Childhood love stories are some the best love stories ever. They are agonisingly loveable and highly enjoyable. Anmol Rana perhaps knows this, as he tells us this cute little love story. A lesser known but nonetheless a very good Indian romantic novel.

2 States by Chetan Bhagat

2 States by Chetan Bhagat

Easily the most popular book on this list, perhaps. This book by Chetan Bhagat tells us about problems Indians face during marriages due to their mixed ethnicity. A lovely read on a Sunday afternoon and finds a place on our list for the most romantic novels from India.

You're the Password to my Life by Sudeep Nagarkar

You're the Password to my Life by Sudeep Nagarkar

A story about love and friendship, Sudeep Nagarkar has woven an amazing tale in 'You're the Password to my Life'. Though it came out last year, it is one of the better romantic novels from India.

The Other Side Of The Bed by Bhavya Kaushik

The Other Side Of The Bed by Bhavya Kaushik

A deep look at love and ultimate loss, 'The Other Side Of The Bed is a heart-wrenching story by Bhavya Kaushik. It can be easily classified amongst the best Indian romantic novels.

I loved a Street woman by Nitin Vinay Khare

I loved a Street woman by Nitin Vinay Khare

Quiet a short book if you consider the pages but the journey is enriching and worth a read for the brilliant love story it engulfs. Nithin Vinay Khare has written a story which can be considered among the best Indian romantic novels.

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