One Way to Love (Jasmine Villa Series - Book 1) - Andaleeb Wajid

A sizzling, irresistible contemporary romance about navigating identity, family expectations, and the chaotic beauty of young marriage from Bengaluru's favorite romance author.

In One Way to Love, the captivating first book of the Jasmine Villa series, acclaimed author Andaleeb Wajid introduces us to young Tehzeeb Hasan. Tehzeeb is perfectly content with her life, living in her cherished family home, Jasmine Villa, with her father and two younger sisters. Between balancing a job she genuinely likes and deftly dodging the constant stream of marriage proposals pushed forward by the neighborhood aunties, marriage is the absolute last thing on her mind. That is, until fate throws her directly into the path of Ayub Ahmed.

Handsome, successful, and one of the most eligible bachelors in the city, Ayub also has zero desire to settle down—until he meets the utterly charming and independent Tehzeeb. Instantly smitten, the two dive into a whirlwind romance and decide to marry. But the fairy tale quickly meets reality, and Tehzeeb suddenly finds herself struggling to stay afloat in her glittering new life. Expected to be the picture-perfect bahu (daughter-in-law) at all times—outfitted in heavy jewelry and elaborate, flowy ghagras—she quickly realizes she shares very little in common with her new, elite family.

Stifled by an endless loop of vapid high-society parties, Tehzeeb yearns to break free and reclaim her sense of self. Will she be able to hold onto her true identity amidst the well-coiffed ladies who lunch? Will Ayub’s deep love for her bridge the massive gap between their two worlds? Packed with emotional depth, sharp wit, and sizzling chemistry, this modern Indian romance explores what it truly takes to make a marriage work against all odds.