Raegan Cole always meant the world to her, and to Ava Stone, he was a person she knew inside and out; someone she loved with all her heart and her life. However, when tragedy strikes, Ava is forced to come to terms with the other life Raegan had been living; a life with secrets she had no idea about. Like everyone else, she knows nothing will ever be the same but she has to stay sane and keep herself together; for herself, for him, and for the girl group she belongs to. But sometimes, the damages are more than we can bear. This one isn't any different.

Haifa Danjuma once lived a life of privilege, her family's wealth and influence shielding her from the harsh realities of the world. But after her father, Yusuf Danjuma, is betrayed and dragged into disgrace by shadowy, powerful men masquerading as friends, her world shatters. Forced to leave bustling Lagos and settle in the North with her paralyzed mother and younger brother Ibraheem, Haifa struggles to hold onto their fading legacy. One evening, after dinner, her mother discovers a worn notebook among her husband's belongings, a notebook with torn pages and a cryptic note instructing them to call a mysterious number if anything happens. With hesitant fingers, she dials, and Suleiman Sa'ad Rabiu's voice answers. Suleiman, a hardened investigator and head of a law and security firm, has his own tangled history with Haifa's family. As secrets unravel, Haifa and Suleiman confront a dangerous web of deceit, betrayal, and lost honor. A forbidden love stirs between them, fragile yet fierce, but is constantly hindered by the truths they unearth, the weight of family status, and the crushing pressure of reputation. Cold Flames is a gripping tale of resilience, redemption, and the fierce pursuit of truth amid love and sacrifice.

❝the sweetest lies are promises❞ Hayat Farraj had it all-success, independence, and a marriage she once believed in. But three years into her union with renowned chef Khalifa Sherif, their relationship begins to unravel. Desperate to salvage what's left, Hayat finds hope in a pregnancy that promises to heal their fractures. But when tragedy strikes, leaving her shattered and questioning everything- her choices, her marriage, and her future -she's forced to confront a painful truth; not all relationships are worth saving. Caught between a husband she's struggling to hold on to, an ex who understands her better than anyone, and a future that feels increasingly out of her reach, Hayat must decide if love is enough to save her-or if it's time to let go.

It's a fact that you can't help who you fall in love with. And for Rosaline Davenport and him, it definitely shouldn't have been each other. Because, sometimes, love stories have blood on them. [warning: this is the mother of all slow-burns] ••• ©literalight | All Rights Reserved