Shobhan Bantwal was born and raised in India and came to the United States as a young bride in an arranged marriage. She has published short fiction in literary magazines and articles in a number of publications. Writing plays in her mother tongue (Indian language—Konkani) and performing on stage at Indian-American conventions are some of her hobbies. She lives in New Jersey with her husband. Shobhan loves to hear from her readers.

Books by Shobhan Bantwal

The Reluctant Matchmaker

by Shobhan Bantwal - Women's Fiction

Meena Shenoy’s new boss, Prajay Nayak, asks her to craft a personal ad that will help him find a suitable wife. Despite her attraction to him, Meena can't refuse the generous fee. And as her family is thrown into turmoil by her brother's relationship with a Muslim woman, Meena comes to surprising realizations about love, tradition, and the sacrifices she will --- and won't --- make for the sake of both.

The Full Moon Bride

by Shobhan Bantwal

The Unexpected Son

by Shobhan Bantwal

The Sari Shop Widow

by Shobhan Bantwal - Fiction

The Forbidden Daughter

by Shobhan Bantwal

The Dowry Bride

by Shobhan Bantwal - Fiction