The Friendship Collection Series

How well do we really know the people closest to us?   In the burgeoning city of Gurgaon on the outskirts of Delhi, Radha, a young Indian wife, silently chafes against the suffocating strictures of her orthodox in-laws. Yearning to put her education to use, she feels trapped in the role of a dutiful wife, despite her deep love for her husband, Shyam.    Her life takes an unexpected turn when she befriends Mira, her independent and bohemian neighbour.   As their bond deepens, the trio—Radha, Shyam, and Mira—navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and betrayal. The choices they make will reverberate through their lives, challenging their beliefs about loyalty, forgiveness, and the true meaning of family.   Years later, as the characters' paths cross again, they must confront their pasts and the consequences of their actions.    Set against a backdrop of cultural expectations and personal aspirations, this novel delves into the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of second chances, revealing the profound lessons found within life's liminal spaces.

Two hearts. One impossible truth. When twelve-year-old Luke saves Lara from drowning, their bond is sealed forever — a connection forged in water and fate. Growing up in the vibrant, chaotic heart of 1980s Delhi, the half-American boy and the shy Indian girl become inseparable — two outsiders navigating family expectations, cultural divides, and the fragile line between friendship and love. As the years unfold across continents, their bond is tested by secrets neither dares to speak. Lara's love deepens into something she cannot name, while Luke struggles with a truth that could tear them apart. Luke & Lara is a lyrical, emotionally resonant story of friendship, identity, and the boundaries of love — perfect for readers of The Time Traveler's Wife, A Fine Balance, and Cloud Atlas.

WINNER OF THE BRONZE MEDAL IN THE WISHING SHELF BOOK AWARDS   Home. Is it a place or a feeling?   When Anu and her family move to a small village in the English countryside, she is desperate to put down roots in her new community. To her dismay, not everyone is welcoming. Is it her? Must she change to fit in?    In her quest for answers, she sets out to peel back the layers of her life, examining all that has made her who she is. Truth, she finds, is often uncomfortable and unpalatable. And rarely provides answers.   At a crossroads, Anu needs to determine which is the right path for her — acceptance from within or without?    Netgalley reviews: *This novel is an important one for our times especially. As a woman, it's hard to choose "what's good and right for me-my family, my work" and to find "a deeper happiness… that cannot be corrupted from the outside". There's so much pressure to be all put together, to have kids who are well rounded, and the list goes on. Manco demonstrates throughout her novel what is important to Anu and causes the reader to reflect on their own priorities and if they are in the right order.* *This is a beautifully written novel and I imagine it will resonate with a lot of readers for several different reasons. For me it resonated as I often struggled to find friendships and the ones that I cherish the most are ones that were found in later life. The author totally encapsulated how it must feel to be a migrant in a new country and the concerns and hurdles that they have to overcome just to fit in and be a part of society in ways that – I am ashamed to say – I may not have thought about before. It was very reminiscent to me of Brick Lane and Big Little Lies both are books that I adored.*  

Four friends. Four decades. One secret that shattered everything.   They thought their bond would last forever. But one night, one choice, and one unforgivable betrayal tore their lives apart. Twenty years later, fate brings them back together. Old wounds reopen. Hidden truths rise to the surface. And one of them is determined to make the others pay. Pari, who only wanted to belong. Samira, who longed for a mother's love. Roma, who fell for someone she could never have. Madhu, who fought to escape the life she was born into. They were inseparable — until loyalty splintered, trust fractured, and the past claimed its price. Intersections is an emotional, gripping story of friendship, heartbreak, revenge, and the ties that never quite let us go. If you love stories about complicated women, buried secrets, and the friendships that define us, this one will stay with you long after the final page. Perfect for readers of Liane Moriarty, Celeste Ng, and Elif Shafak.                

Can people splintered by tragedy become whole again?   Puja is lost. Her past is filled with pain, her present is scarred by secrets and her future seems barren and unwelcoming. Unmoored, her only defence against the cruelty of life is retreat and isolation.  Until a chance encounter forges an inexplicable bond. A relationship that transcends the barriers of age, class and family. A mentally deficient sweeper woman, teenage friendships, early romances, adult dynamics and unforeseen circumstances weave together a story of love, loss and hope.  Can one heal and recover from grief? Can the void left behind by the departure of a beloved ever be filled? Can fractured relationships ever be repaired? As a teenager, wise beyond her years, Puja slowly comes to understand the profound and transformative power of love and sacrifice.