Love stories feel different in February.
The air softens. Songs linger longer. And somewhere between tea and twilight, we reach for a book that understands the heart.
For readers like us, romance is not only about roses or candlelight. It is about memory, longing, sacrifice, and hope. Indian fiction carries these emotions beautifully. From college love to mature relationships, from playful banter to devastating loss, our writers paint love in many shades.
So, this Valentine’s day Special article from Read Mitra brings together the finest romantic novels by Indian authors—books that stay with you long after the last page.
Let’s turn the pages.
❤️ Why This Valentine’s day Special List Matters
Indian romance feels intimate because it speaks our language.
It carries:
- family pressures
- small-town dreams
- monsoon confessions
- chai shop meetings
- and love that fights fate
Therefore, these books do more than entertain. They mirror us.
Whether you prefer heartbreak or happy endings, this Valentine’s day Special selection has something for every reader.
🌹 Valentine’s day Special Reads:Top 10 Romantic Novels by Indian Authors
Celebrate love with this Valentine’s day Special list of the best romantic novels by Indian authors. From emotional heartbreaks to modern rom-coms, discover must-read books perfect for February reading.
💔 Emotional & Heart-Wrenching Reads
1. I Too Had a Love Story – Ravinder Singh (2008)
A deeply personal memoir-like novel about real love and unexpected tragedy.
Simple writing. Raw emotions. You will cry quietly.
Why read: Pure, honest heartbreak.
2. You Are the Best Wife – Ajay K. Pandey (2015)
A tender tribute to love, marriage, and loss.
The story celebrates companionship more than drama.
Why read: Mature and soulful romance.
3. Something I Never Told You – Shravya Bhinder (2019)
Two lovers drift apart because of silence and misunderstanding. Years later, fate offers them another chance.
Why read: Second-chance love always hits differently.
💕 Modern & Contemporary Romance
4. World’s Best Girlfriend – Durjoy Datta (2019)
Fast-paced. Youthful. Dramatic.
Perfect for Gen Z and college readers.
Why read: Fun, addictive, binge-read vibe.
5. The Reason is You – Nikita Singh (2014)
A sensitive love story that also explores mental health and emotional healing.
Why read: Thoughtful and realistic.
6. Dating Dr. Dil – Nisha Sharma (2022)
Enemies-to-lovers with desi humour.
A modern Indian-American rom-com full of sparks.Why read: Light, witty, and entertaining.
7. All That Sizzles – Sakshama Puri Dhaliwal (2021)
A fake engagement turns into real feelings.
Classic rom-com chaos follows.
Why read: Feel-good Bollywood-style romance.
🌸 Quirky & Themed Romances
8. The Girl Who Kept Falling in Love – Rheea Mukherjee (2018)
Not just romance. It’s about self-discovery and unconventional relationships.
Why read: Different and reflective.
9. Battle for Bittora – Anuja Chauhan (2010)
Politics meets romance in a small-town election.
Sharp humour. Desi flavour.
Why read: Smart, funny, refreshing.
10. The Unproposed Guy – Bhavik Sarkhedi & Suhana Bhambhani (2020)
A modern take on commitment fears and today’s complicated relationships.Why read: Relatable millennial love story.
✨ Popular Indian Romance Authors to Explore
If you fall in love with this genre, explore these writers further:
- Durjoy Datta – youth romance king
- Ravinder Singh – emotional true stories
- Anuja Chauhan – witty desi rom-coms
- Preeti Shenoy – heartfelt family drama
- Nikita Singh – contemporary emotional journeys
Each voice feels unique. Yet all speak the language of love.
Highlights of Love Stories for the Heart – Top Indian Romance Novels
- Emotional true-love stories
- College and youth romance
- Modern dating dilemmas
- Desi humour and family drama
- Light rom-coms and tearjerkers
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💌 Conclusion – Books That Feel Like Love Letters
Valentine’s Day is not only for couples.
It is also for readers.
Because sometimes, the most beautiful love story waits quietly inside a book.
This Valentine’s day Special list reminds us that Indian romance fiction holds warmth, truth, and tenderness. Choose one tonight. Make tea. Let the words hold your hand.
After all, some loves live forever on paper.
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