Two Pegs of Life is an evocative, romantic journey through heartbreak, healing, and rediscovery — a story that captures the delicate rhythm of love and resilience.

Set in the vibrant city of Bhubaneswar, the novel follows Rhea Mehta, a spirited, free-spirited woman who believes in laughter, poetry, and rain-drenched mornings. When her long-time relationship ends, her world shatters quietly, leaving behind the bitter aftertaste of love lost. But Rhea refuses to drown in despair. Through humor, music, travel, and the written word, she begins to rebuild herself, one stanza at a time.

Her path crosses with Advait, a compassionate and grounded man who carries his own share of pain. Their bond blooms not from attraction but from understanding — a silent companionship born of shared scars. Just as Rhea rediscovers peace, life surprises her again when she meets Meera, a little girl who smiles at her from behind an orphanage fence. That one smile changes everything.

In adopting Meera, Rhea doesn’t just find motherhood — she finds meaning. Together, they create a home filled with laughter, chaos, and crayons, where love lives not in grand gestures but in quiet moments — burnt toast breakfasts, rainy walks, bedtime stories, and shared silences. With Advait’s gentle presence completing their circle, Rhea realises that happiness isn’t the absence of sorrow, but the harmony between both.

The novel’s title, Two Pegs of Life, perfectly captures its essence — life as a drink that must be tasted in full: one peg of heartbreak, one of healing; one bitter, one sweet. Through lyrical prose and emotional depth, the book invites readers to raise a glass to every experience that shapes us.

A moving blend of romance, philosophy, and poetry, Two Pegs of Life celebrates women who rise, love that transforms, and moments that make us human. It reminds us that even after the heaviest rain, the heart can still find its sunshine — sometimes in the most unexpected places.

About the Author

Priyanka, hailing from Jajpur, Odisha, is an MCA graduate and the author of Gunupur Express. A former radio jockey and now the Chief Operating Officer of PrizmX, she brings a rare mix of creativity and confidence to everything she does. A celebrated poet, host, and emcee, she is a familiar face in Odisha’s literary and cultural landscape — known for her eloquence, energy, and charm.

Through Two Pegs of Life, Priyanka explores the emotional terrain of love, loss, and renewal with honesty and heart. Her words carry both rhythm and reflection, resonating deeply with readers who have loved, fallen, and learned to rise again.

Published by INKDEW Publications, Two Pegs of Life is more than a novel — it’s an emotional toast to every soul who has tasted the bittersweet flavor of living and found, somewhere along the way, the courage to love again.

• Title: Two Pegs of Life

• Author: Priyanka

• Genre: Contemporary Romance / Women’s Fiction

• Language: English

• Publisher: INKDEW Publications

• Format: Paperback & eBook

• ISBN: 9789392758720

• Publication Year: 2025

• Pages: Approximately 180

• Setting: Bhubaneswar, Odisha

• Themes: Heartbreak, Healing, Self-Discovery, Second Chances, Emotional Resilience, Motherhood

• Tone: Poetic, Romantic, Soulful, Uplifting

• Target Readers: Young adults and women readers who love emotional, relatable, and life-affirming stories

• Tagline: “To heartbreak and healing — both shots of the same drink.”