Arun is a man of quiet convictions, a devoted husband, a careful listener, a firm believer in doing what is right. His life, shaped by gentle routine and a loving arranged marriage, offers him no complaints and few surprises.
But in the hush of an office corridor, a girl in maroon dress passes by and something shifts.
What begins as a fleeting glance soon becomes a silent rhythm in Arun’s heart. Without a single inappropriate word, a young woman unknowingly becomes the brightest moment of his day.
This is not a love story. Not in the way we expect. It is a story of admiration without possession, temptation without action, and emotional honesty in its most delicate form.
Set in modern India and told with restraint and empathy, A Gentle Stirring explores what it means to love quietly, to remain true while being moved, and to discover that not all awakenings lead us away, some bring us home.
A debut novel for readers who cherish the unspoken, who find beauty in reflection, and who believe that fidelity of the heart is not the absence of feeling but the choice we make despite it.
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Kumar Gaurav
Kumar Gaurav is a debut Indian author with a keen eye for the nuances of everyday life and human relationships. A CSR professional by day and a storyteller at heart, Kumar writes with quiet sensitivity, drawing inspiration from the emotional rhythms of ordinary people. A Gentle Stirring is his first novel, a meditative exploration of love, marriage, and silent yearning. He lives in New Delhi, India with his wife, who remains his best friend and greatest support.
You can connect with him on Instagram at @authorkumargaurav.
