How long does it take to heal a broken heart? Can you ever forget that one perfect relationship you had? Anjali knows who she wants - she wants Aman. Aman, too, knows who he wants - he wants Shruti.

Shruti and Aman were once inseparable. Theirs was a love that would last forever and more. Then, out of the blue, Shruti left Aman. A devastated Aman moved abroad in the hope of forgetting Shruti and to heal. Shruti married Rishabh. Now Aman is back in India and looking for a fresh start. But he is still haunted by memories of his love. Can he ever break free from it? His head tells him to move on, to find love with Anjali, but his heart won't listen. No matter what he does, Shruti's shadow looms large. Can there be a happily ever after for any of them?

A straight-from-the-heart modern-day romance of unrequited love, of complicated relationships and about moving on when you realise that there will always be the one you cannot have.

The One You Cannot Have

Preeti Shenoy (Author), Meetu Chilana (Narrator), Sanjiv Jhaveri (Narrator)

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Listening Length	8 hours and 27 minutes
Author	Preeti Shenoy
Narrator	Meetu Chilana, Sanjiv Jhaveri
Audible.in Release Date	01 January 2017
Publisher	Audible Studios
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B01MS33BXI
Best Sellers Rank	#4,990 in Audible Audiobooks & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Audiobooks & Originals) #32 in Indian Literature (Audible Audiobooks & Originals) #195 in Contemporary Romance (Audible Audiobooks & Originals) #2,964 in Anthologies (Books)

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A.R

I find this novel is alot better than that one

Reviewed in India on 10 January 2017

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Before reading this novel, i read 'life is what you make it' which is from the same author. I find this novel is alot better than that one. It has a good story which makes you want to know what is going to happen next. If you're stuck on someone and unable to move on, you should read this novel as it may help you to redeem yourself and start afresh.

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Tabitha

I loved it

Reviewed in India on 26 January 2016

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It's the title of the book really grabbed my attention.i believe everyone has that someone special whom we cannot forget no matter how much we try.i actually wanted to read this book to learn some lessons as to how to move on in live,when u cannot be with the one u loved.
Coming to the story it is atypical love story of boy meets girl,can't live without each other n fate intervenes when they part ways n the how they pick up from there.
I am sure everyone can relate to this story.
Once again Preeti mam u have literally breathe life into your characters.i have read many books but the way Preeti mam presents her characters nobody else can do it.. Keep up the good work mam....
The stories n characters remain with you long after u close the book.... That is a good sign of a mater story teller
Read it!!!!

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Santosh Panda

As Always, A SUPERB Story

Reviewed in India on 11 January 2014

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I am pretty much confused where to start from, Preeti Shenoy is one of those Indian Authors whom I love, respect and admire. She is the one whose one book is different from the other, unlike others, whose books have the same plot.
The book “The One You Cannot Have” has everything, it speaks of an unconditional love and it also says what a mature love story could be really like. Unlike other teenage love story books this book speaks a mature love story; a story that is less fictional and more real. Apart from love, the book also speaks of the relationship between a girl and their in-laws. And the best part, more or less the book speaks of pros and cons of marriage.
I will recommend everyone to read this book, you will definitely love it !!

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ANKUR KUMAR MAURYA

The people who love us—they all deserve second chances

Reviewed in India on 11 December 2019

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Love story reader must read it's very interesting story I ensure that you don't get feel a waste of time... Go for it you will definitely love it... Some lines from the book..
What is destined, is bound to happen. We cannot control everything. You never know who is destined for whom when it comes to things like marriages.Every single day that nothing matters except love and if you love somebody, you will always forgive them, no matter what marriages are predestined. No matter what you do and how much you try to avoid it, you end up with certain people. Sometimes it is people you don’t even think you will end up with. But the universe spins a web and things change make an effort in your relationship now. Be nice to him/her. Accept him/her for who he/she is and Don't break communication.

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karthick

One you really must read book

Reviewed in India on 10 June 2015

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The blurb itself told the about the main theme of story also moved in the perfect way.Author's Narration style was impeccable and perfect page turner Easy language used not more much treasures Don't need any dictionary keep it with you :). From cover to cover each and every characterization was perfectly described with dept. None of the characters vanished in middle you will remember until end. Some characters you may be remember after finished the book depends upon your view :)
Story conveyed with the perfect blend of Romance,Love,Relationship,Friendship, Some humors too :)
Preeti mam also conveyed the tips through this book like her blog articles it will suitable for girls points of view :) The climax was very good & Happy ending :)
you will really enjoyed the whole book. I recommended to those who want light read :) Must Read Book . This is one female author i read her books :) i'm regular follower her on blog also i take lots tips for early's day life & situation :) Looking forward her Next book

I give 4/5 stars to this wonderfull book
P.S If i read preeti mam books i feel very satisfied also feel worth-full reading her books :)
Thank You :) - See more at: http://bloggerkarthickudaiy.blogspot.in/2015/06/the-one-you-cannot-have-preeti-shenoy.html#sthash.hZpR3vMr.dpuf

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Prayashi Halder

excellent work!

Reviewed in India on 22 July 2016

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Very well plotted.book deals with 3 lives-aman,anjali and shruti.later on in this book we will find that how prayers worked but at the wrong time when all were settled.everyone should be like who at last atleast tried to overcome the treasures of shruti and had finally moved on.all the best to preeti shenoy.

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DR ROSALIND PIPER

Three Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 April 2018

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One You Shouldn't Have!

Reviewed in the United States on 5 March 2015

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The book One You Cannot Have by Preeti Shenoy is neither interesting nor informative. It is perhaps an improvised version of her blog! She just has her undeveloped, unrealistic and out-of-place characters drifting throughout the book. The story does not have flow. There does not seem to be any logic about why her characters behave the way they do except because the author wants them to do it! The clothes they wear, places they go, the way they think is totally out of place for Indian setting - whether elite or middle class. I think she herself wasn't sure where she wanted to place them. They wear designer clothes, think like elite and travel in an autorikshaw!

Although her Shruti has done nothing spectacular, she is remembered by the chief guest who later helps her. Her behavior in every situation is so strange that one really wonders what makes her tick! Deepika, her husband and their daughters - why do they do what they do?

The only good thing about the book is that it is short.

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Divya Lavanya

A good read but not great

Reviewed in the United States on 27 February 2014

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Finished it! In four hours! It's a short book, and a good read. My rating 3/5. And here's the review of Preeti Shenoy's book 'The one you cannot have' :

The main theme of the book is 'Everyone will always have the one you cannot have.' The author conveyed her point well. The book talks about acceptance of your past and moving on. The plot is a no-brainer. Anyone can guess it from the title. Aman, a north indian, and Shruthi, a south indian, are star-crossed lovers. After four years of togetherness, they believe that nothing is going to stop them from getting married. However, fate interferes in a cruel way and Shruti is married to a another guy, Rishabh, from her own community. Even after two years, Aman and Shruti struggle with the ghosts of their pasts. It affects Shruti's marital life and Aman finds it difficult to commit himself into another relationship. How they found acceptance of their past and moved on is the rest of the story.

The story moves at a brisk pace. The shifting of perspectives at the beginning of each chapter, a technique every author is employing these days, helped me understand them well.The characters of Shruti and Aman are excellently developed. Their love truly appeared magical. Until the last page, I hoped they would get together again, and once again the magic would happen. I particularly like Shruti's narration. I would often find myself skipping Anjali's part. It's not that her part was boring,but Shruti's was interesting.

Moving on, there are loose ends in the story. Like the story of Vikram and Dipika. What happened to them? And why did the author introduce the subplot in the story when she didn't want to give it a proper closure? Is Dipika's character introduced to show us how bitter marriages can become and how it would drive the women to extremes? The other complaint I have is that the author drilled into reader's mind that marriages become boring after some years. She should have shown atleast one happy couple. It's a pretty depressing thought.

I felt that the ending was abrupt. How did Shruti and Rishabh reconcile? I know she wrote an epilogue, but I felt it was insufficient since we invested so much time on them.

The major complaint I have is why are mothers always shown as pestering? About baby, marriage or otherwise? The author tried to show it as affection, but frankly it was repetitive.

Well, those are some of my thoughts. If you want to read a good story of acceptance and moving on, without worrying about the fate of other characters, then this is the book. I would have given it 4 stars if the story was a bit more well developed without loose ends.

Divya,
http://divyalavanya.blogspot.in

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Olga Castillo

A triangle disantangled!

Reviewed in the United States on 13 September 2018

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I enjoyed reading this book because it lets you get into the thoughts of the main characters and therefore understand their attitudes towards certain situations. I also like reading books of different cultures. So far the stories that I've read that are based in India and other countries I have found to be very interesting. This book was very easy to read. I would certainly recommend it.

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Sumi

Cannot get worst than this

Reviewed in the United States on 24 October 2014

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I have read most of Preeti Shenoy's novels and this one is probably one of the worst. Reading her novels, one gets the impression that relationship between man and woman is all about sex, and there is high probability of having sex every time every other man or woman meets. Plot in all her novels are the same - two characters in love, then break-up, then add few more characters, there will be love and sex between characters in all permutations and combinations, and finally a happy ending. I have given one star rating since a lot of time is spent in writing this, and a lot of time spent on reading this as well.

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ashok

Typical love story

Reviewed in the United States on 1 March 2018

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It is a typical Preeti Shenoy story with a little twist in the end. However it appears pretty straightforward with nothing very outstanding like in some of her other novels.

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Shantala Shenoy Nayak

The book is a total page turner, but I am disappointed with the end. Some characters needed more closure.

Reviewed in the United States on 21 August 2015

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“For words once uttered find their way into hearts and later spill over to paper in the form of poetry. Immortalized forever. Perhaps this is what they call love.”

I have to say that this book is an unconventional pick for me. I normally don’t read a lot in this genre, outside of the occasional Chetan Bhagat book, which is also rare these days. But I was out of books, and a trip to the bookstore or library meant battling snow, so I settled in with this one. I was looking for a light, quick read over the weekend, and this book fit the bill. This is the very first Preeti Shenoy book that I have read, so, went in with no expectations.

This story reminds me of the following quote: “There are things that we don’t want to happen but have to accept, things we don’t want to know but have to learn and people we can’t live without but have to let go.”

The book is a total page-turner. I liked the shifting of perspectives at the beginning of every chapter, and the characters, the life situations, and their decisions are very real and relatable. In-spite of the alternating narration, the author does not deviate from the plot. A large part of my enjoyment came from not being able to tell for sure how it would all end (yes, in-spite of the title).

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Shachi Thakkar

Review of "The One You Cannot Have"

Reviewed in the United States on 14 December 2013

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Preeti's writing is so lucid. The stories she weaves are always very inspirational. Each character in this book is developed so beautifully, that it will make you nostalgic about your own past or of a friend's. Preeti is getting better and better with each book she writes, and I can't wait for her next book to hit the stands! Her blog is also a very inspiring place to visit, and if you lucky to get to interact with her on a personal level, then you would hit the jackpot of friendship :)!

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Harpreet S.

Good read with a little abrupt ending...

Reviewed in the United States on 3 October 2017

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The book is well written, easy vocabulary. You will enjoy the way author portrays the plot. I did not rate 5 be cause I am a little disappointed with the end she chose. But overall a good read... go for it..

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FRANCES MUNTFORD

Love Heals

Reviewed in the United States on 16 May 2015

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This book is a great read. It is refreshing to read of a male's take on heartbreak and rejection. It is also interesting how the author reveals friendship as a support system as well as a source of envy and jealousy.

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Kewal P. Datta

Amaturist.

Reviewed in the United States on 25 January 2014

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I think it is an extremely amateurish writing. A run of the mill story with repetitive prose is not at all an interesting read. There is nothing new and interesting .

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Aditi

simple, refreshing and deep

Reviewed in the United States on 9 August 2015

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makes unrequited love seem simpler than the complication that it poses to be in our minds. Helped deal with a few demons. Must read!

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Ankur Supehia

Pragmatic take on Relationships!

Reviewed in the United States on 20 May 2014

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It was absolutely a pig in a poke buying decision which turned out to be a fortuitous happenstance. A very mature and pragmatic take on love and relationships. A very gripping and interesting read nevertheless.

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MANISH

good story, fast paced

Reviewed in the United States on 17 June 2014

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Nice write up, apt ending, perfect timing , easy on the brain . Not really taxing like the typical love stories

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nipuna

good read...

Reviewed in the United States on 2 April 2014

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The books by preeti shenoy are always a good read.... The secret wish list was better.... Looking forward to her next book...

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