{"product_id":"if-it-s-not-forever-it-s-not-love","title":"If It’s Not Forever It’s Not Love by Durjoy Datta |Nikita Singh","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1p37473\" data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"126\"\u003eIf It’s Not Forever\u003c\/em\u003e (2012) is a poignant Indian romance-thriller set against the real-life backdrop of the 2011 Delhi High Court bomb blasts. The story begins with \u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eDebashish (Deb)\u003c\/strong\u003e—a publisher and writer—who miraculously survives the horror of the Chandni Chowk blast but is emotionally shaken and haunted by the events. His visit to the blast site leads him to discover a partially burnt diary belonging to someone who presumably perished in the attack, a diary filled with heartfelt love confessions to a mysterious woman named \u003cstrong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"650\"\u003eRagini\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"767\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMoved by the intense emotions in the diary, Deb embarks on a journey to deliver its final words to Ragini. Joined by his fiancée \u003cstrong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eAvantika\u003c\/strong\u003e, his best friend \u003cstrong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eShrey\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Shrey’s girlfriend \u003cstrong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"201\"\u003eTiya\u003c\/strong\u003e, the group drives across Indian cities—from Delhi to Dehradun to Mumbai—following cryptic clues and piecing together the tragic story of the diary’s author, known only as “R.D.”\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe narrative intertwines Deb’s grief and guilt with R.D.’s unspoken love story, while also exploring themes like drug addiction, betrayal, and loss. Along the road trip, the group faces emotional revelations and moral dilemmas. Ultimately, they locate Ragini, who has survived the blast but is severely scarred, and attempt to help her heal emotionally. The journey becomes one of redemption, closure, and an affirmation of love’s enduring power—even when left incomplete\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWhile the plot begins with trauma and tension, some readers felt that explicit scenes and modern romantic tropes somewhat dilute the emotional impact; yet many reviews agree the second half regains momentum with suspense, emotional depth, and a satisfying conclusion\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1wbsjnb\" data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eAbout the Authors — \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eDurjoy Datta\u003c\/strong\u003e (b. 1987) is a bestselling Indian author, screenwriter, and co-founder of Grapevine India Publishers. A former engineer and marketing analyst turned full-time writer, he has penned numerous bestselling young adult romance and suspense novels, and created several TV series including \u003cem data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eSadda Haq\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003eNever Kiss Your Best Friend\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for his emotionally driven narratives and youth-centric themes, Datta frequently draws on real-life events to ground romantic tales in gritty realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eNikita Singh\u003c\/strong\u003e (b. 1991) is a celebrated Indian romance author whose debut novel \u003cem data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eLove @ Facebook\u003c\/em\u003e brought her widespread recognition. A graduate in pharmacy and holder of an MFA in Creative Writing, she has authored multiple bestselling novels and co-authored works with Datta. Regarded as “India’s leading romance writer”, she brings youthful voice, emotional resonance, and contemporary sensibility to her collaborations that appeal strongly to young adult readers\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44273483776257,"sku":"2SMTUFPJ5-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/IFIT_SNOTFOREVER_03110cde-cced-4b64-bf66-59b35776507c.jpg?v=1738993758","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/if-it-s-not-forever-it-s-not-love","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}