Maryam Nazeef Danbatta is the crown jewel of the Danbatta legacy. Surrounded by five overprotective brothers and a father whose name commands the very soil of Kano, her life is a beautiful, velvet-lined cage. At twenty, her world is defined by lecture halls, family traditions at her grandmother's estate, and the silent understanding that she is "too delicate" for the world outside. She is safe. She is loved. She is invisible to danger. Then there is Khalil. Cold, brilliant, and devastatingly powerful, Khalil is the son of a political dynasty and the only man the Danbatta lions truly respect. He has been a fixture in Maryam's life for years...a silent, arrogant shadow who barely acknowledges her existence. To Maryam, he is the "Ice King," a man too high on his own pedestal to notice a girl like her. But behind Khalil's chilling indifference lies a calculation years in the making. He hasn't been ignoring her; he's been waiting. Waiting for her to grow up. Waiting for the right move. Waiting to dismantle the very walls her brothers built to keep him out. In a world where reputation is everything and family is law, can a quiet obsession turn into a "halal" happily ever after? Or will the secrets Khalil carries burn down the fortress Maryam calls home?

In a city where chaos runs deep and power speaks louder than justice, Major General Damola Olowe-feared, revered, and known simply as the Commander-rules Lagos's criminal underworld with a soldier's discipline and ruthlessness. His word is law. His presence, a warning. Backed by elite troops and an iron code of honor, Damola is the last line of order in a state slowly tilting into anarchy. But when a high-stakes raid ends in betrayal, an ambush leaves him bloodied and alone, and five of his own men try to assassinate him in transit, everything shifts. He survives by sheer will-and the unexpected help of a 'frightened' stranger. Damola gives him one thing in return: a favor. A single, open-ended promise. Three years later, the stranger returns-not for money, not for power, but with a request that will dismantle everything Damola has built. He wants Damola to protect his quiet, delicate younger sister, Adunni, while he travels abroad. The Commander refuses-until the debt is called in. What begins as a reluctant favor becomes a war of shadows, as Damola finds himself caught between growing feelings for Adunni and suspicions he can't ignore. Because Adunni isn't just innocent. She's a pawn. A spy planted to bring him down. And behind her is a man with blood on his hands-and a plan that could end the Commander's reign for good. But Damola didn't rise to power by playing fair and he was ready to fight until the very end. He took them down before, he could do it again. He would. Obey the Commander-or be destroyed.

[ᴘʀᴇᴠɪᴏᴜsʟʏ ɴᴏᴛʜɪɴɢ ɪɴ ʙᴇᴛᴡᴇᴇɴ] "𝐎𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐈'𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐡𝐞'𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞." - 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰. _________ To Grace Matthew, the misunderstood daughter of the district pastor, things like big red Fs on her report card and Denola Coker would make for a nightmarish reality. Except for the unexpected visit from the figurative angel of doom, more interested in playing a twisted game of cat and dog than having a tea party like any visitor should. In this thrilling tale of the hate that abides in love, the truth sheltered in lies and secrets dancing in the open, Grace would understand that the greatest of her fears should be love. ____________ 𝐀 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫. 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬: @𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭_𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐲 (𝐌𝐄) Started: 7th October, 2020.

JADWA

Guns, violence, and murder. This wasn't the life I chose. But fate had other plans. Once, I was a simple girl living a simple life. But that all changed one fateful day... The cartels, the bloodshed, the endless fear. It began when I met him - Jamal Abdullah. My world was turned upside down, and I was thrust into a realm of chaos and obsession. Love, loyalty, and survival. The lines blurred, and my life became a deadly game. Join me on this twisted journey, where loyalty will be tested, and love will be questioned."

In the city of Kaduna and Zaria, where tradition holds power and family names carry weight, Amina Usman Suleiman dreams of freedom. A final year sociology student at ABU Zaria and the beloved daughter of a prominent Northern family, Amina has always known her life is not entirely her own. But she's in love with Yasir Ibrahim, a rebellious guy with a sharp tongue, dangerous habits, and a heart that beats only for her. Their love is fire passionate, toxic, addictive From their school days at Essence International to stolen weekends and whispered promises, they've lived in a world where love dares to challenge legacy Until Amina's father arranges her marriage to Khalid Aminu Bello the cold, mysterious heir to a powerful business dynasty. Khalid isn't interested in love either. He has wounds of his own. But duty demands obedience, and families like theirs don't ask they decide. What begins as a polite arrangement slowly begins to shift. In shared silences, small kindnesses, and late night confessions, Amina and Khalid find themselves entangled in something unexpected. Now, caught between a love that refuses to die and a marriage she never asked for, Amina must choose: The boy who holds her heart. Or the man who might help her rewrite her story. Set against the rich cultural tapestry of Northern Nigeria, A Marriage of Names is a sweeping tale of love, duty, and the cost of choosing yourself in a world built on expectations.

A story of love, secrets and revenge? Who wants what, we do not know but we hope to find out. In a tale brimming with love, secrets, and a thirst for revenge, hearts will be shattered and truths will be unveiled. Unbeknownst to those entangled in a web of tragedy, a relentless pursuit for justice leads to unexpected alliances. With every turn of the page, nothing is as it seems in this gripping thriller. Prepare to be captivated as the lines between love, loyalty, and vengeance blur, leaving you teetering on the edge of your reading spot, yearning for answers. Dive into this suspenseful journey and discover the truth that lies beyond the surface, where hidden motives and shocking revelations await.

In Nigeria, Salisu Usman Bello, a wealthy businessman from a prestigious royal family, and Amina Sulaiman Danjuma, a young woman from a powerful lineage, are forced into an arranged marriage. Their worlds are torn between duty to their families and the secrets buried in their pasts. As their lives become intertwined, a slow-burning romance begins to bloom. Salisu, a man of strength and ambition, is determined to never let anyone get close to him again, especially after Maimun betrayed him with his childhood best friend. Amina, on the other hand, carries her own dark secrets and must navigate a dangerous path filled with heartbreak, deception, and the unthinkable. Their journey is one of survival, healing, and ultimately, discovering her own strength and the power of love. This story delves into themes of betrayal, revenge, healing, and unholy desires, drawing readers into a world of royal family intrigue, emotional turmoil, and the transformative power of love. Dive in to see if they fall in love and fight off their challenges together :)

Forced into an arranged marriage with the cold and distant Humaid, Yasmeenah's life takes a dark turn. She is a fiery, rebellious teenager trapped in a loveless union with a man thirteen years her senior, who treats her with chilling indifference. Struggling to assert her identity, Yasmeenah faces Humaid's cruelty and mysterious detachment, pushing her to her limits. As tensions rise, secrets unravel, and their battle of wills escalates into a dangerous game of survival. In a world where love is nonexistent, respect is a rare commodity, and trust is shattered, Yasmeenah fights for freedom, dignity, and her own sanity. How far will she go before she breaks-or breaks him? copyright@ fadeelarh fadim

Don't you ever get tired of knowing? -------------------------------------------------- Take a leap of faith and read it. ? I've been told this story is extremely cliché so beware