—Dedication—

~To every girl who's ever felt broken, remember, there's a love waiting to mend you. A man will come, piecing you together with his patience, care, and unwavering devotion~

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—WARNING—

• Let me tell you, it's a Dark Romance.

That means it will not only have smut but it also deals with the emotional baggage and the darkest past the characters has undergone.

•  This book is divided into two phases.

If you’ve read the earlier draft, please note that I’ve changed the female lead’s name from Arya to Avantika.

❅ About the Female Lead (FL)—

Avantika is South Indian (from Andhra Pradesh), but she speaks Hindi fluently, as if she was raised in the North.

She has deep trust issues—she is not naïve, shy, or quick to romanticize.

She is smart, scarred, and guarded. Every betrayal she has faced has made her question the intentions of everyone around her.

She will not easily fall into love or trust, even with the male lead.

❅ About the Male Lead (ML)—

He is a morally grey, obsessive protector.

Calm, calculating, charming, and dangerously intelligent.

A green flag only to Avantika and his family—but to the rest of the world, he is the red flag.

He is not a pure hero, and not a complete villain, but a man with flaws, power, and obsession.

➤ Remember before you proceed—

English is not my first language—so yes, there may be mistakes. Please read with patience.

This book focuses not only on romance and passion, but also on the dark pasts, scars, and emotional struggles that define the characters.

➤ Final Reminder —

This is not a soft love story. It is raw, intense, and filled with flawed characters who make questionable choices.

And every relationship between the fl and other is strained, especially with her family.

If you’re here for that journey—

Welcome to the world of Avantika & her Obsessive Protector.

| Hope I have covered everything.     Regarding the book.

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— Tropes —

Boss × Employee (Power imbalance)

Forced Marriage

Forbidden Love

Age Gap (24F × 30M)

Plus-size / L-size FL

North Indian Boy × South Indian Girl

Doctors (medical setting & themes)

Past Trauma

Mystery & Family Secrets

Obsessed, Morally Grey MMC

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— Warning: Trigger Content —

• This book contains mature and dark themes that may be disturbing for some readers, including:

Sexual assault (not by the ML)

Murder

Physical abuse

Kidnapping

Stalker obsession

Slight BDSM

Breeding kink

PTSD

Health issues & medical trauma

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— C O P Y R I G H T —

A COINCIDENCE

by TalesbyIva

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