WINNER OF THE AFRICAN AWARDS 2019 South African teenager Naledi Tau is a young girl that deserves to be admired by many being the oldest of three kids after her brother is killed, she focuses on her school work and strives to excel in everything she does but don't get her wrong she is not your typical "nerd" she is a loud-mouthed, opinionated township girl struggling and fighting to leave the dusty slums of modern South Africa. Dian van Wyk a South African teenager as well after he suffers the horrendous loss of his father and disappearance of his sister he loses himself in grief. After a series of events, the two finally meet and it's like magic and all the words a poet could use to describe the sense of peace they finally bring one another... until everything seems to go wrong. Our dear Naledi whose name means Star, her life seems to get scattered in pieces and so does everyone's life around her, will there be a happy ending for the two? This is an interracial story which is set in South Africa. This is a purely South African book with South African jargon and lingo which will be translated if need be. Enjoy. P.s I really wish this was your stereotypical teen romance. But it's not. Get ready for a bit of action. ↓ Book contains: Sex scenes (very few though) Swearing Racism A bit of homophobia Gang violence Mention of abortion. And violence in general.

An apple doesn't entirely fall far from the tree. Busisiwe and Nkosinathi's triplets have finally grown to be young adults. One of them is about to carry the burden their mother once had, emotional and verbal abuse will be her hideous bestfriend. Though everything initially changes when she finally meets the one for her. That doesn't change the fact that life will always have its own tragedies. Obstacles are meant to make one stronger and wiser and so one can live to be a happy woman/man.

a story about a woman who was married to a man that abused in every way. she finally had the courage to leave and started a new life for her and her kids. eventually she finds the one man that would love her and her kids beyond measure.

They said marriage was for better and for worse but what can she do when her husband dumps her for a mistress he barely knew? This books uncovers all the betrayals, love lost, hostilities and backstabbing. If also talks about second chances and finding love again.

You've probably heard the saying, "Can't live with them, can't live without them." You may have used it once or twice when you've had enough of a family member's antics, but so you know Some family trees bear an enormous crop of nuts... Then normal people. But through family ties mean that no matter how much you might want to run from your family, you can't. It's like that annoying itch you can't scratch. They say the bigger the family, the bigger your problems. We are: "THE MBOVU DYNASTY"

Siphosethu "She will leave today with you! and we will make sure they get married tomorrow" Me"But I am only 18" My Mother hugged me, she said all she could to convince everyone that getting me married at 18 isn't fair . But my Father owed his father cows and it was only fair to give his daughter away to pay this debt . "Nje nani nibona, azange waphathwa yindoda engaze wa zekwa" "Yintombi enyulu" Yes my innocence were being paraded like it was Black Friday . Jola"Uyindoda emadodeni wena Radebe" "Bayohamba kule veki ilandelayo, beqala ubomi ubutsha bobabini. Ebe keyena unya ephangela, kodwa intombi iyakifundameza ikhaya. Ize ibentse azele abafana" Me"Tata!" My dad smiled at me, he was so proud of me for being a virgin, a virgin that will be given away to marry a guy I've never met, a virgin that will be a housewife and well give him children. Ziphozethu "Nooooo! Zee its still early " My friends believe in calling me the life of the party, they love how spontaneous I am and how carefree I am. Me"Nope, Its almost 4 you guys" The guys we were with tried convincing me with more vodka to stay. Lerato"Tshomi please stay" Me"How about we return tomorrow? drinks on me" Club literally going up on a tuesday, I am your typical nineteen year old. I rebel every now and then, I leave alone in Central Port Elizabeth . I don't remember much about my childhood or my parents, I work as a waitress at a nearby restaurant. A lot in my life doesn't make sense, but one thing I know is; I am happy and everything else doesn't matter. Two girls Two different characters One carefree One a housewife Life is not always what it looks like, and behind every smile is hardship that stays hidden. *********

When life forces you to do something you are against with all your heart, but because you don't want to hurt people who mean the world to you. You shove your feelings down your stomach, and consider their feelings by doing exactly what they want. It doesn't make sense, right? But it will as we go down the journey. On the journey of sacrifices, there are two of us, but one must reign in the end. Who will it be? Copyright © 2021 by Ayanda.N This book is a work of fiction. The names, characters, places, and incidents are products of the writer's imagination or have been used fictitiously and are not to be constructed as real. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, actual events, locales, or organizations is entirely coincidental. All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced, scanned, or distributed in any manner whatsoever without written permission from the author except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. Warning: This book contains mature themes that some readers may not find suitable such as abuse, bullying, trauma, cheating, and non-consensual sex. Reader discretion is advised. If you find yourself upset or offended at these themes, then I would suggest you to not read this book. Thank you.

A beautiful dark twisted fantasy. This story contains strong language, explicit content, and violence. Not suitable for readers under the age of 18, and sensitive viewers.