The Promise , available in paperback, was published on 1st December, 2012. It's a romantic novel which describes the tragic love story between the two main characters, Arjun and Shambhavi. Based in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India, both of them have opposite natures, but are attracted to each other. Shambhavi has a tough life, but she doesn't frown about it. Her passion to explore the creative arena leads her to pursue interior designing regularly. She tries to get the best out of her life b...y not bothering about money. She works to be happy. One fine day, Shambhavi meets Arjun, who is rich. Being a businessman, making money is always on his mind. Having lost his family and after having been betrayed by his lover, Arjun doesn't believe in love. But when Arjun meets Shambhavi, he falls for her head over heels. He appreciates the happiness, joy and cheer she gets in his dull, empty life. But then one day, Shambhavi reveals a disconcerting prospect to Arjun, which brings a sudden twist in the story. He is reminded of a similar situation in his previous relationship which led to their separation. The way he reacts to these circumstances will decide the course their lives will take.
Because of Shambhavi's love for art, she bonds more with her father gradually. But then a terrible accident traumatizes them emotionally and physically. Life just gets tougher for Shambhavi's family with another hardship on their plate. But these events showcase things about her to Arjun that he didn't notice the first time. The Promise portrays how the story goes ahead considering Arjun's negligence and Shambhavi's rough times.