Publisher's Synopsis
The Language of Longing: An Unspoken Love Story
Some love stories are whispered in glances, woven into silence, and etched in the spaces between words.
Mira Sahni has always believed in the power of words. A talented linguist and translator, she finds solace in the intricacies of languages, where meaning and emotion are delicately intertwined. But her own heart remains unspoken, a guarded secret she's carried for years. A fleeting encounter at a literary event left her captivated by the enigmatic and intense Ayaan Malik-a man whose eyes held worlds of unspoken feelings. It was a moment etched in her memory, but circumstances never aligned, and the words she longed to say remained locked away.
Ayaan, a renowned author and poet, is a master of words-except when it comes to expressing his own emotions. He's spent years pouring his soul into stories, using fiction to reveal truths he can't say aloud. But the woman who haunts his dreams is no fictional character. Mira's vibrant eyes and gentle smile have lingered in his thoughts, a muse who inspires yet torments him. When a prestigious literary conference brings them face-to-face once more, the unspoken desire between them crackles like electricity.
The reunion is intense. Beneath the polite conversations and professional exchanges lies a longing neither can deny. But both Mira and Ayaan are bound by their own fears-Mira by the fear of vulnerability, and Ayaan by the ghosts of a past love that left him scarred. Words remain unspoken, and the distance between them feels insurmountable. Yet, the connection is undeniable, deepened by shared passions and lingering glances.
As the conference unfolds, moments of tenderness and unspoken yearning weave their way into conversations. Late-night discussions turn into intimate confessions, but neither dares to cross the fragile line. The chemistry is palpable, and the weight of unspoken feelings becomes a shared burden. Every touch, every gaze carries the promise of something more-but fear and doubt keep them apart.
When Ayaan's past resurfaces, old wounds are torn open. Misunderstandings and unspoken truths threaten to drive them apart, leaving Mira convinced she's chasing a love that can never be. Ayaan, too, struggles with his own demons-wondering if love is worth the risk of heartache.
But love, like language, finds a way. In a climactic moment, words finally spill forth-confessions that have waited too long to be spoken. Vulnerability, raw and honest, paves the way for healing. The language of love becomes more than just words-it's in the way their hands entwine, the shared glances, and the sigh of relief as walls crumble.
In the end, they realize that love is not always spoken-it's felt, cherished, and lived. The echoes of unspoken words fade, replaced by a love that speaks volumes without saying a thing.
The Language of Longing is a poignant, slow-burn romance that explores the beauty of unspoken emotions, the ache of desire, and the courage it takes to finally say the words that matter most.
