Her novels have been staples in Kannada households for decades, focusing on family values and enduring love.

| Collection | Author | Notes | |------------|--------|-------| | Prema Kathegalu (multiple volumes) | Various (Sahitya Prakashana) | Anthologies of short romantic stories | | Nanna Preethiya Kathegalu | Poornachandra Tejaswi | Lyrical, nature-infused love stories | | Manasinantaha | Shashikala Cariappa | Light romance; family-oriented | | Ninagaagi Ondu Kathe | Jayant Kaikini | Subtle, beautiful romantic short stories |