Wellington Estates Series by Sunanda J. Chatterjee

"Families are made from love, not DNA," said her father.Fashion designer Juhi Raina has always struggled with her identity; an Indian-American, she straddles two worlds, haunted by salacious rumors of her family. After a break-up with her fiancé, all she wants is a little distraction. But the handsome photographer threatens her uneasy status quo.Wellington Estates heir-turned-photographer Connor Riley shuns his family’s wealth and abhors all form of pretense... more"Families are made from love, not DNA," said her father.Fashion designer Juhi Raina has always struggled with her identity; an Indian-American, she straddles two worlds, haunted by salacious rumors of her family. After a break-up with her fiancé, all she wants is a little distraction. But the handsome photographer threatens her uneasy status quo.Wellington Estates heir-turned-photographer Connor Riley shuns his family’s wealth and abhors all form of pretense. He is mesmerized by Juhi’s simplicity, and Juhi is drawn to his candor. The two misfits make a perfect match. But being with Juhi brings challenges Connor may not be ready for.The past unravels, revealing secrets that may be best left unopened. Can Juhi and Connor look past the deceit and shame to reclaim their love?Book 2 of the Wellington Estates, “Old Money” is a stand-alone romantic saga about heartbreak, loss, and finding forgiveness despite all odds. less

“You float through life like a piece of driftwood. Aimless. You have nothing to strive for.” Wellington Estates heiress Danielle Riley has everything her heart desires. But for the first time, she wants something she cannot have: Mike, the poor, proud, talented athlete, whose mother is working class, whose family is beneath hers.Mike Melgoza works hard for a living and bears a terrible secret, a secret that clouds his decisions, that pollutes his relationships... more“You float through life like a piece of driftwood. Aimless. You have nothing to strive for.” Wellington Estates heiress Danielle Riley has everything her heart desires. But for the first time, she wants something she cannot have: Mike, the poor, proud, talented athlete, whose mother is working class, whose family is beneath hers.Mike Melgoza works hard for a living and bears a terrible secret, a secret that clouds his decisions, that pollutes his relationships. He mistakes Danielle’s generosity for pity, spurning her love and everything she represents.Brokenhearted, Danielle embarks on a journey to rural India to find purpose, and her life transforms in ways she hadn’t imagined possible. But neither distance nor time can make her forget Mike.When fate throws them together again, can they resist their mutual attraction?Book 3 of the Wellington Estates, “The Trouble with Love” is a stand-alone romantic saga about privilege, prejudice, and defying social norms. less

Dr. Lily Leoni may have grown up in the exclusive Wellington Estates, but she will always remain the butler’s niece, an outsider looking in. Arjun Dheer seemed like a kindred spirit until he broke her heart. Lily has moved on, but something’s amiss in her new relationship.On all counts, Arjun Dheer is a savvy businessman and entrepreneur. When a career decision threatens everything he yearns for, the only way out is marrying the wrong girl. But Arjun has never forgotten Lily... moreDr. Lily Leoni may have grown up in the exclusive Wellington Estates, but she will always remain the butler’s niece, an outsider looking in. Arjun Dheer seemed like a kindred spirit until he broke her heart. Lily has moved on, but something’s amiss in her new relationship.On all counts, Arjun Dheer is a savvy businessman and entrepreneur. When a career decision threatens everything he yearns for, the only way out is marrying the wrong girl. But Arjun has never forgotten Lily.With their attraction undeniable and relationship impossible, can Lily and Arjun forge a way through the chaos of secrets and betrayal to a place of trust and belonging?Book 4 of the Wellington Estates Series, The Wish to Belong is a stand-alone romantic saga about second chances, acceptance, and finding love despite all odds. less

Anila Mallik has sworn off relationships after her husband’s death. Who else can love her son as much as his father? She is a wealthy Wellington Estates businesswoman, and that’s quite enough for her. Her encounters with Avinash Singhania leave her questioning her resolve, but the idea of letting someone new into her life scares her almost as much as the stalker who won’t leave her alone.Successful lawyer Avinash Singhania is left jaded by love after a disastrous divorce... moreAnila Mallik has sworn off relationships after her husband’s death. Who else can love her son as much as his father? She is a wealthy Wellington Estates businesswoman, and that’s quite enough for her. Her encounters with Avinash Singhania leave her questioning her resolve, but the idea of letting someone new into her life scares her almost as much as the stalker who won’t leave her alone.Successful lawyer Avinash Singhania is left jaded by love after a disastrous divorce. But when he meets Anila Mallik, he finds himself unable to stay away.Things get complicated when Anila and Avinash find themselves on opposite sides of a lawsuit and the stalker’s threats take a dangerous turn.Can Anila heal from her heartache and make space for love? Will Avinash put his heart on the line and risk getting hurt again?The fifth and final stand-alone novel of the Wellington Estates Series, Business Casual is a story of overcoming obstacles and finding love. less