This Thing Called Love Book - Summary
This Thing Called Love by Deblina Bhattacharyya – A Gentle Story of Unexpected Love, Healing, and Emotions
I often ask myself—why do romance novels pull me in so easily? Even after seeing the ups and downs of real relationships, why do stories about love, especially those with kind and patient men, feel more comforting than real life?
Maybe it’s because romance books create characters who are not perfect, but perfectly human. They feel real enough to relate to, yet give us hope and warmth that makes us believe in love again. These stories make life’s struggles seem lighter and remind us that love is worth dreaming about.
This Thing Called Love by Deblina Bhattacharyya captures that feeling beautifully. The story gives us Deven, a rare and gentle man. He is kind, soft-spoken, and sensitive. Orphaned as a child and raised in Paris by his uncle and aunt, he grows into a thoughtful romance writer who truly believes in love.
Then we meet Amaira, a strong-willed woman who loves cooking and shares a deep bond with her grandfather. Circumstances push her into a marriage of convenience with Deven. He dares to hope it’s real love, but Amaira quickly makes it clear—it’s only temporary, until they divorce.
What follows is a touching slow-burn romance that moves from anger to friendship and finally, fragile trust. Deven patiently supports Amaira, never forcing her, never giving up, always protecting her emotions. He is the kind of hero who makes readers sigh and wish for someone like him in real life.
Amaira, too, changes deeply. Her closed-off heart begins to soften as she sees Deven’s quiet strength and support, even when she doesn’t ask for it. But just when things seem better, a painful twist threatens everything, forcing Amaira to make hard choices.
The book beautifully explores themes like arranged marriage, cultural identity, broken families, dreams, healing from emotional wounds, unreturned love, and the struggles of marriage. Deblina Bhattacharyya’s writing is heartfelt, layered, and very immersive. The characters don’t just stay the same—they grow with the reader, slowly opening up their emotions, pain, and dreams as the story unfolds.
