Two years ago, Laiba Hayat Hussain was abandoned by her father over something she never did. The man responsible for this grave misunderstanding got away with it, but that night, Laiba's life changed forever. Homeless and helpless, she knocked on the door of the only person she knew in town - Sarah Ahmed, her best friend. Sarah Ahmed and her father, Haider Ahmed, took Laiba in. They not only gave her a place to stay but treated her as if she were one of their own. They took her to Dehradun, where she spent the most peaceful two years of her life. But when a proposal came her way, Haider Ahmed decided it was time for her to get married. However, it seemed that Allah had other plans for her. They say things get worse before they get better, but for Laiba, they only seemed to get worse. This is the story of a girl who is tested by Allah (SWT) over and over again. Read Damsel in Distress to find out how Laiba navigates the adversities of life through patience and prayer and how her patience and prayers lead her to her 'yusr' (ease after hardship). Trope: ✓ marriage of convenience ✓ hate-to-love ✓ slow-burn ✓ Muslim characters/love story ✓ Bad boy/good girl ✓ Second chance ✓ Billionaire romance Characters: Laiba Hayat Hussain(female protagonist) Sarah Haider Ahmed(best friend of Laiba) Zeeshan Obeid Othman(male protagonist) Aariz Obeid Othman(second male protagonist and cousin of Zeeshan) Areesha Obeid Othman(twin of Aariz) Burhaan Obeid Othman(Younger brother of Aariz) Habeeba Qadar(cousin of the Othmans) Maha Qadar (cousin of the Othmans) Essa Qadar(cousin of Othmans)

Houssam Shaykh is living the dream. He is a big sought after basketball star who has his pick of teams, is recognized wherever he goes, makes millions per game, and gets to play his favorite sport for a living. He is even being called the 'Muslim Michael Jordan'. But he has a void that he can't seem to fill, no matter how many screaming fans chant his name. When he goes back home after a long season and decides to throw himself into volunteer work, will he find a shot at finding what he's seeking? Hana Ismail sees life through the lens of her camera. She loves to create memories for others to hold dear, but often wishes that she gets to experience them for herself. When she gets chosen to start a Masjid newspaper, and ends up doing a profile on none other than their very own celebrity, will she have a shot at her own happiness?

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?

Sakeena Ibrahim Abdulmaleek; Fierce, bold, challenging and brave. Never thought her life will turn out that way. At the age of fourteen, her life changed in a way she never imagined it would, she is saddled with huge responsibilities she isn't ready for. Despite knowing what it will take, she agreed to take up all the responsibilities upon herself, not knowing a single idea how to fulfill them all, because of her parents. Will she fulfill all the responsibilities or will she back out but the million dollar questions is can she? Khalifa Abubakar Mustapha; Moving away from the place it all started, he landed in Nigeria not knowing what his parents planned for him there. But he didn't throw a tantrum when he found out. Life didn't turn out in his favour till he met her. She filled the void and empty space in their lives. Effortlessly, she made them whole. Every moment he spends with her comes with a feeling of deja vù. Her voice, laughter, the way she does things and always things she loves to do are all familiar. Why so? Will it all be worth it in the end? Although with many secrets unknown, a journey of love begins. A journey filled with mysteries and betrayal that might change things for better or for worst. • Copyright© 2021 Started: 28/3/2021 Completed: 31•12•2023 Love, Escritora💕

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐓 ❝I'm going to learn every inch of your skin❞ ❦︎❦︎❦︎ When you are given the opportunity of a lifetime how can you refuse? When multibillionaire, CEO Noah Prescott is in need of a new escort who is a better candidate than a woman who's looking to escape? But little does Coco know how hard it is putting up fake smiles and belittling plastic ex's, especially when the lines of employer and employee begin to blur. Will she allow herself to indulge in a passionate affair or will her past threaten to take it all away? *P͟l͟e͟a͟s͟e͟ b͟e͟w͟a͟r͟e͟ t͟h͟i͟s͟ h͟a͟s͟ m͟a͟t͟u͟r͟e͟ t͟h͟e͟m͟e͟s͟

A lighthearted read. They're forced into an arranged marriage by their parents. Akram, a guy with a troubled past will have to learn to love Amira, a girl without a single problem in the world. Easy right? Throw money, crazy friends and jealous ex's into mix and you've got..... - *CAN BE READ AS A STAND-ALONE*

Different cultures, different countries, different background bonded in Marriage without love. Meeting the ever-handsome Habib Aman dandachi from Gabbara Shuwa arab, Nigeria; how would the most beautiful Heba Gamal from Thebes Egypt handle this perfect man who seems to have too much going on in his head all at the same time? What happened when the soft-hearted Heba meets with the cold-hearted Habib? And What about his sad past that always come in-between them? Let's find out the fate of these duo🫢

"I know we broke up, but.., " he whispers in my ear, trailing his finger lightly along my arm. He places a soft kiss on my collarbone, making a shiver course through me. He tilts his head so he's staring straight into my eyes. His pupils dilate as he gazes at my face, stroking my cheeks slightly with his thumb. "I just can't seem to give you up." And with that, he crashes his lips onto mine. ~~~ After her boyfriend cheats on her with her best friend and disappears from town without an explanation, Dove Kelch loses all hope in love and fairytales. Two years later, she plans to go through the senior year unscathed, but everything changes when her ex returns to town in the grandest way ever. Insert the arrival of a new exchange student who falls for Dove and threatens to break down her walls, being everything her ex wasn't. But as they say- your first love is always the hardest. Now Dove is stuck between her cold-hearted first love and the new guy who treats her like a queen. As feelings unravel and secrets unveil, Dove gets to learn that the devil you know might be better than the angel you don't know. And how quickly can love change to obsession? Throw in the funniest classmates, late-night drives, crazy parties, and get ready for this roller coaster of drama. Warning: contains mature scenes.