Best Indian Romance Novels of 2020
Romance makes life beautiful. It makes the heart race, pulse quicken and happiness fill the mind. Romance books with happy endings are just the medicine needed to make one feel-good. Here is the list of the “Best Indian Romance Novels of 2020” that I have read and highly recommend.
Go dive into these magical Indian Romance stories and experience the power of true love. Click on the book titles to read NJkinny’s Reviews and favourite quotes for each of these best Indian Romance Novels of 2020.
Best Indian Romance Novels of 2020:
1. Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev
A modern retelling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion, Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev is the story of two people who separated years ago due to misunderstandings and are re-united after years through a cooking show where the heroine is the chef and the hero the celebrity participant. Sparks and spices fly in this spicy Indian romance that will have your heart racing and your mouth salivating watching the protagonists fall in love all over again while cooking delicious food!
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2. The Devil’s Kiss by M.V. Kasi
Anirudh Shaurya is feared and despite his God-like beauty, no one would ever confuse him of being anyone other than the ruthless mafia king that he is. Aditi has her life planned out. Work, love, marry and then settle down with a few kids. But her life upends for the worse when she is forced into marriage with Anirudh who hates her father and is marrying her to exact revenge on him.
The Devil’s Kiss by M.V. Kasi is a delicious treat! I have never enjoyed an anti-hero as much as I did in this one. An intense romance that will make your heart race and have you swooning, read this splendid romance to feel the magic of love and passion. Njkinny recommends this to all romance lovers above the age of eighteen.
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3. Beneath the Lies by Sapna Bhog
Aaliya and Damien’s perfect world comes crashing down when Damien loses his memory after an accident. He has forgotten his marriage, his wife and his life in India. He is now the English Duke living in England. Beneath the Lies by Sapna Bhog is the thrilling, adventurous and awe-inspiring love story of a wife who is willing to go to any lengths to make her husband remember the love they shared. Even if it means travelling half-way across the world and making him fall in love with her all over again.
A romantic suspense book that will keep you hooked, this one has passion, red-hot chemistry, true love, friendship and danger all rolled into an entertaining story that Njkinny recommends to all romance lovers above the age of eighteen. I am eagerly awaiting the next book in this “Forgotten Trilogy”.
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4. Physiology of Love by Summerita Rhayne
Dr. Hardik Kashyap and Dr. Aashita work in the same medical college. Attracted to each other but too scared to take a chance, they fight their attraction for the other. What starts as a reluctant desire soon changes to something serious. But will they take a leap of faith for love?
A short, clean and heartfelt romance with two professors finding love, Physiology of Love by Summerita Rhayne is a light, breezy and feel-good romance. Njkinny recommends this to everyone.
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6. The Devil’s Desire by M.V. Kasi
The Devil’s Desire by M.V. Kasi is a passionate romance with another swoony anti-hero and a headstrong heroine. Forced into marriage with a criminal, Naina is determined to never give her heart to her new husband but then she looks beneath the surface and combined with her husband’s seduction, all bets are off!
Another intense romantic suspense from MV Kasi, this book while a standalone is loosely connected with “The Devil’s Kiss” that I mentioned previously in this post. Loved and eager to read the next book, Njkinny recommends this romance to all readers above the age of eighteen.
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7. Our Love Story by Rohit Sharma
This love story starts when a woman is stopped from committing suicide by a man with a guitar and a big smile. Two people who are so different outside but inside both are battling painful pasts. This is a poignant romance perfect for all romance lovers. Njkinny recommends this one to everyone.
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8. The Rule Breaker: A Passionate Celebrity Romance by P.G. Van
A celebrity hero with the looks, fame and fans, and a heroine who is immune to his charm, hiding a painful secret, The Rule Breaker by P.G. Van is an intense, romance that will engross you and make your heart skip a beat. Njkinny recommends this romance to all readers above the age of eighteen.
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9. The Marriage Game by Sara Desai
A witty office romantic comedy with a headstrong aspiring entrepreneur heroine and a ruthless CEO hero, The Marriage Game by Sara Desai has all the laughs, drama and romance that will appeal to all romance lovers. Njkinny recommends this all romance lovers looking for a laughter filled NRI love story.
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10. The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel
Liya walks out on the man her parents have set her up with only to find him in her office the next day. Jay is not too thrilled to see Liya too but then they have to work together. Full of witty office banter, laugh-out-loud moments and protagonists who are so-not-in-love with each other, The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel is a must-read romantic comedy that Njkinny recommends.
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11. Girl Gone Viral by Alisha Rai
A cute, sexy and totally fun romantic comedy, Girl Gone Viral by Alisha Rai is the story of Katrina King who craves a low-profile life but one innocent incident in a cafe makes her go viral. Rescued by her bodyguard, Jas Singh, who she secretly crushes on, and taken to a remote location, romance is in the air but she has doubts.
Njkinny recommends this breezy and heartfelt rom-com to everyone.
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12. Dr. Heartquaker: A hot crush romance by Sudha Nair
Nina has always toed the line. She is the responsible one but when her engagement gets broken just before her marriage, she and her family are forced to keep up pretenses for the sake of her grandmother. Enter Dr. Shekhar, a responsible doctor who has been in love with Nina for years. Asked to stand-in as her pretend fiance, he agrees but the real love blooms between them. Just when everything is going right, Nina is faced with societal prejudices, her family’s happiness and her own dilemma of choosing her happiness over her family’s.
Dr. Heartquaker by Sudha Nair raises many serious questions but is also an engaging Indian family drama with the vivid Indian marriage scene, budding romance and the age-old tug-of-war between responsibilities vs heart’s desire. Njkinny recommends this soulful romance to everyone.
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13. Love, Marriage, and Other Disasters: A funny, sweet, passionate love story by Shilpa Suraj
Alisha is a hopeless romantic. Despite being divorced, she is a virgin and still in love with love. Dr. Vivaan is handsome, cute and just perfect, except he is younger than her. So he is off-limits despite being the one who makes her heart race. Then there is Arjun, a widower, decently older to her and an overall nice guy. Perfect on paper but he doesn’t make her heart skip a beat like Vivaan. Faced with her heart’s choice vs the perfect choice in society’s eyes, who will Alisha choose?
A lovely romance with many laugh-out-loud moments, Njkinny recommends this heartfel romantic comedy to everyone. This is the first book in her latest series called “The Kapoor brothers”.
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14. Bewitched by Ruchi Singh (A Passionate Billionaire Romance)
Bewitched by Ruchi Singh is the new romance novel that incorporates the timeless Indian mythological fable of Menaka and Vishwamitra with a parallel story running in the present time to give the readers a unique, exciting, and entertaining love story full of bewitching moments that will leave you wanting more!
Ruthless, revered as well as feared billionaire, Rudra falls under the spell of Poorva as she, as Menaka, seduces Sage Vishwamitra on stage. Actress in an Indian mythological play, Poorva also feels the instant connection with the enigmatic man who just keeps staring at her all through her performance. While Poorva is bound by responsibilities and not interested in exploring the attraction, Rudra always takes what he wants and he wants her. A battle of wills, personalities, beliefs and hearts make for a emotional, entertaining and memorable love story that had me rooting and cheering for these two very different people who have nothing in common except the pull they feel towards each other.
A stellar romance that had me hooked throughout and a definite entry in “Njkinny’s List of the Best Books of 2020“, go grab it to read now!
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15. Teething Troubles of Love by Summerita Rhayne
Teething Troubles of Love by Summerita Rhayne is the latest Desi- Romance Comedy offering from the author that features a headstrong heroine who has a tendency to lie, and a broody hero who just happens to be a royal. Lies lead to fake engagements, lots of family drama, humour, and sizzling romance in this engaging contemporary romance.
Sheena lies about her engagement to Dr. Vinayak without his knowledge to get rid of a clingy ex. When the news travels to her fake fiance, she is faced with an angry man except the drama is just beginning. With her melodramatic mother and his much-too proper mother thrown in the mix, chaos ensues and one lie makes way for many others. Caught in the web of their own lies and deceit, Sheena and Vinayak are forced to play the love-struck couple but in between faking and keeping everyone happy, they fall in love!
Definitely one of the Best Books of 2020 that I have read, go read this interesting Desi romance with a headstrong heroine who has a tendency to lie, and a broody hero who just happens to be a royal!
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In Love with Her Millionaire Foe by Aarti V Raman
Swoony alpha heroes and sassy, headstrong heroines, Aarti V Raman’s latest “The Millionaire Foe Quartet” is a series of 4 books starting with this book. Each is a standalone novel with characters crossing paths in other books but nothing substantial to require reading them in order. If you are on a lookout for a hot Indian Millionaire romance with sizzling chemistry, witty banter and an emotional ride with all the feels then this book and series is for you. Go grab it now!
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Marry Me, Ms. Stranger by Srinithya Srinivasan
This is the first book by this author that I read and I enjoyed it immensely. The witty banter between the protagonists, the strong female lead and the engaging narration had me entertained throughout. What happens when a stranger proposes to you and is determined to marry you? Is this that simple or is there more to it than meets the eye? Read this Indian contemporary romance to know!
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You seem to be repeating the same authors in a number of posts. Would love to see other authors too in your recommendations. It almost seems biased.
I try to include the best relevant recommendations in my posts. If you are reading a related topic then it is possible that you will see a few similar authors but be assured they are the best recs. Try the books out and see for yourself.