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DUTY AND GRACE by babyimss
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How much of yourself can you surrender before there is nothing left to lose? At sixteen, Ruqayya steps into an arranged marriage to pay a debt that isn't hers. Becoming the third wife to Alhaji Usman was supposed to be the end of her dreams-a quiet sacrifice so her family could breathe. Instead, the walls of the compound become the battleground where her youth is stripped away. Between the silent camaraderie of her co-wives and the crushing weight of her husband's cruelty, Ruqayya learns the unspoken rules of a world meant to keep her small. Yet, surviving the compound is only the opening chapter of her story. When the fragile peace shatters, Ruqayya is thrust onto a path she never expected-one that will test the limits of her endurance, redefine her strength, and force her to discover who she is when duty no longer holds her bound.
Captured Hearts Book 1 in the Heart Series - Wattys 2015 Winner  by sajmra
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Jenna Yousuf has everything all girls envy. A mansion, fancy cars, diamonds and jewels, closets filled with clothes, shoes and purses. A hot husband. But she isn't happy. Who could be when you were forced to marry a man you don't love just to save your family? She doesn't want to give him a chance, nor does she want to try to begin a life with him. But what does she do when he turns out to be the sweetest man she has ever met? Can she keep him at bay, or will she cave, and accept it when she starts to have feelings for her husband? Hudayfah Sulayman has to protect his wife from the evil people who are out to get her brother. While he only married her for that reason, he didnt anticipate one thing; that he would fall in love with her. So much so that he would do anything to make her happy, except for what she really wants; to be let out of their marriage. He knows Jenna doesn't love him now, but should he hold out hope that one day she will?
Bound by honor (Book III in the bound series) by Theanonisho
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"I love you, Bils. I've always loved you," Mukhtar said, his voice low, desperate. "I'm sorry for running away sorry for how things ended between us. Please... just give me a chance to prove myself." He looked at her like she was his last prayer. Bilkisu bit her lip, torn between the ache of remembering and the need to protect what was left of her pride. "Mukhtar?" she said softly, then her eyes hardened. "No." He was her almost. Her what-if. Her once-upon-a-time. And then he disappeared twice. Mukhtar has always known where his loyalty lies: with his family, his culture. But when it comes to Bilkisu his cousin and first love the lines between honor and desire blur. A year ago, they shared something quiet but real until he ghosted her without explanation. Twice. Now, with another man's proposal on the table and pressure mounting, Bilkisu must decide: will she marry for duty, or risk everything for a love that's never been allowed to breathe? But Mukhtar isn't the same man who walked away. And Bilkisu isn't the girl who waited. Set against the backdrop of tradition, expectations, and the sacrifices made in silence, Bound by Honor explores whether love can still bloom in the soil of restraint and what happens when two hearts, bound by everything but time, finally speak.
Bound by fire(Book II in the Bound series) by Theanonisho
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When ambition meets desire, something always burns. Fatima has spent years building a life on her own terms. Sharp, successful, and unapologetically independent, she doesn't fall easily, especially not for men who are used to being in control. Then there's Faruk Shagari. Quietly dominant, fiercely focused, and accustomed to getting what he wants, Faruk isn't the kind of man Fatima can easily ignore. Their chemistry is undeniable, but so is the clash between them. Faruk wants control. Fatima refuses to surrender hers. As attraction turns into something deeper, misunderstandings mount, boundaries blur, and two people who are used to leading must learn what it means to meet each other halfway. Can they love without losing themselves? Or will the fire between them consume everything they've built? Bound by Fire is a smoldering standalone companion to Bound by Fate, where love isn't about who holds the power, but whether they're brave enough to let it go.
Bound By Fate (Book I in the Bound Series ) by Theanonisho
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"A marriage neither of them planned. A love neither of them expected. A destiny written long before they met." Yusra has always dreamed of building a life on her own terms. Marriage could wait. Her ambitions couldn't. But when an arranged marriage brings the quiet, composed Fahad Muhammad into her life, everything changes. Bound together by an arranged marriage, Yusra and Fahad must learn to navigate a life neither of them expected. Through shared prayers, quiet conversations, cherished family traditions, loyal friendships, unexpected trials, and the dreams they build together, they discover that love isn't always instant. Sometimes, it grows in patience, trust, and the choice to show up for one another every single day. As the seasons of life unfold, they learn that marriage is not built in grand moments, but in faith, patience, forgiveness, and the people who stand beside you through every season. A heartfelt story of faith, family, friendship, and halal romance, Bound by Fate is a moving reminder that God's plans are always greater than our own, and that the life you never planned may become the one you were always meant to live.
Forever found by antisocial-bee
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When destiny brings true love to your doorstep, it's yours to treasure forever. A serendipitous meeting between Muhammad Saad Abubakar Wurno and Samira sparks a passionate romance that challenges them. Will their love triumph over adversity? As the melodic algaita and drums fill the air, Samira's gaze follows the vibrant procession, captivated by the rich cultural display. Suddenly, her name breaks the spell: "Samira!" Turning towards the voice, she's met with a resounding declaration: "Allah ya jaza Amanin sarki dan sarki!an Gaishe ka yarima Muhammadu saad Abubakar wurno!"The mention of his name sends her heart racing, echoing through the palace grounds like a promise of fate.