Being raised by her grandma has always made her feel abandoned, like she was an orphan. Her rebellious nature was a sign of wanting to be heard, to be seen. She has always been fierce but from the shadows. A girl with a kind heart but not wanting to let anybody in. What happens when the past that shattered her childhood catches up to her? All the nightmares, trauma, and constant anxiety seem to resurface, and it seems like Avethandwa can only find solace in one man: Bangizwe Mboyo. Born to a Zulu woman and a Congolese father, Bangizwe is a troubled soul who seems to fight with his own demons, but for her, he'll fight her demons instead. Will their love be enough to fight against all odds and will it stand straight against all the storms that try hard to divide them?

"Solè, why'd you stay?" "Because, Zaire... you the first thing that ever felt worth staying for." ❀ 🝳 ❀ Harlem held the noise. Solè gave Zaire the quiet. Zaire Knox, Harlem's quiet storm, known for his ties to the streets and a gaze that read people faster than they could lie to him. Respected. Feared. Loved. With scars buried deeper than his tattoos, he never planned to love soft. Until a Harlem vinyl shop left behind by his late grandfather forces him to slow down, to breathe, to find his real purpose in the world beyond the streets. Solè Sinclair, soft but unbreakable, raised by her father after loss. By day, she serves warmth behind the counter of a café. By night, she disappears into her art, trying to paint the parts of herself no one ever sees. When their worlds cross, the city shifts. What starts off tense and unexpected turns tender. Together, they learn love can hold you just as fierce as the streets ever did, and softer, too. But love in Harlem always asks one question: what are you willing to risk when the heart wants more than the streets ever offered? A Harlem story. A hood love. A soft place to land. ❀ 🝳 ❀

When circumstances beyond their control threaten to upend their marriage, Kwanele and Kgopotso must confront the ultimate test of their love. This devoted couple has built a life together, imperfect yet filled with passion and commitment. But as the foundations of their relationship are shaken, they must draw upon the depths of their bond to weather the storm. Will their love be strong enough to overcome the challenges ahead, or will the very fabric of their marriage be torn apart?

In this poignant and passionate sequel to Inkabi Yami, the beloved couple faces new challenges and deepens their bond. As they navigate the triumphs and tribulations of married life, they must confront their own strengths, weaknesses, and desires. Inkabi Entwined picks up where Inkabi Yami left off. To avoid spoilers and get the most out of the story, please read the first book before continuing

"I would recognise you in every lifetime."

"He should have come with a warning sign." "He did- that circular band around his finger called a ring"

In a world where love is a luxury and marriage is a transaction, Zobuhle Mthembu never expected to become a pawn in her father's desperate attempt to save their crumbling empire. As a successful lawyer, she built her own life-one free from the suffocating control of family expectations. But when her father strikes a deal with the ruthless Bukhosi Ndlovu, heir to one of South Africa's wealthiest dynasties, she finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage with a man she barely knows. Bukhosi is everything she despises-cold, calculating, and dangerously powerful. But behind his unreadable eyes lies a man with secrets of his own. Bound by duty and debt, their marriage is anything but conventional. Sparks fly in their battle for dominance, but beneath the tension simmers an undeniable attraction that threatens to consume them both. Will Zobuhle surrender to a fate she never chose, or will she find a way to turn the game in her favor? And when passion ignites, will they continue fighting... or will they fall?

"Love is like the ocean; deep, boundless, and forever in motion."