I've never been one of those girls who could afford going to Starbucks, or the mall even, with my friends. I've never even had a home since my parents decided they couldn't care for a child when I was born. But everything changed when I saw her.

Fourth grade teacher Amina and town Sheriff Malcolm were high school sweethearts that were so inseparable that no one could pull them apart. Her parents on the other hand, was never a fan of him because he was a little older and they thought was taking advantage of her, especially when she got pregnant. But after getting kicked out the house and she lost their baby at 17, she knew her life was not going to be the same. She became so depressed that she and Malcolm ended up breaking up and stayed apart until rekindling years later. 10 years from losing their son, Amina was ready to start over again with her now husband. Though after having new suspicions with a new student in her class, she was determine to find out the truth of what happened to her in the past, even if that meant opening old wounds.

A heart warming story about love, abuse and tribalism. Thandolwami is a Ndebele word which means "My Love". The story is set in modern day Zimbabwe. What happens when two young people fall in love but they are from 2 different tribes? Need l mention that for decades these tribes have not liked each other, regardless of the fact that they live in the same country? Find out how Gilbert Rufaro Chitsikwapasi and Ntandokazi Dlamini maneuver their love among tribal differences, opinions, family feuds, distance and a whole lot more drama that life throws at them. Is love enough? Will their love succeed to a happily ever after or will they succumb to the mounting pressure and give up? There's only one way to find out. Cover image credit: Tafadzwa Kwesu.