Thingolwenkosazana is a librarian and a single mother. She works at a bookshop slash mini library slash cafe. She is intrigued by this regular client who pops in at the shop at least twice a week. The client is unpredictable. Sometimes she comes in to read thriller novels, sometimes dark romance and sometimes supernatural. She is really confusing and hard to read but Thingo is keen on knowing her. This is all new to her. Will she be able to adjust to these new feelings? Will she let tradition hinder her pursuing a love interest?

Before I write the blurb can I please tell you guys that I have never called another person ugly because I know what the 4 letter word does to a person's self esteem. Her 2 big sisters got married before they reached 21. Mbali is 24 and not married, not engaged never dated. But according to her family and society she's just too ugly. So her parents sell her to the highest bidder, but what happens when her husband who has never met her doesn't want her because she's just too ugly?

The last lap. Mihlali and Bandile come face to face with each other after 3 whole years without communication. Is Bandile ready to step up? Mihlali has been keeping a secret for the past three years but unfortunate events require her to go home and face her past. Bandile proves yet again that Mihlali will always have a hold over him and with the recent events he's more than determined to have her back in his life. Unfortunately getting back together is not an easy ride and getting married is even harder. Khayalethu Mnguni is a new character that comes into the story and takes over where Sniper left off. He shakes Bandile's world uncomfortably and it's even worse when he makes a move on Mihlali. What is this man's agenda? Yonela is back and she's a doctor and the breadwinner of her family. She runs into Biko when she least expects it. Did she ever get over him or she just learned to live without him? Maybe the distance helped them live without each other? This is the last and final book of the series, each character faces their own fair share of difficulties. We even get a peak into the twins' lives, all grown up and mature with their own fair share of challenges. We come to learn that Life Is Just Not Kind!

Will Mihlali and Bandile survive the hurdles coming their way? Just when you thought the drama was over, more challenges come Mihlali and Bandile's way. Biko has met a new love interest, will he and his plumpy weather this particular storm?

-MIHLALIKAZI LANGA I am Mihlalikazi Siphiwokuhle Langa, the daughter of Sinokuhle Mbana and Lunga Langa, mom changed her surname back after she and my late father divorced but this story is not about her, its about me. The granddaughter of Lwando and Ayola Mbana. Now every name I've mentioned screams money so yeah, you guessed it. I'm from your typical South African rich family with my very own wealth. A girl like me sounds like she has it all right? I mean what could someone like me possibly need and why would I have a story to tell if not to brag about my wealth and wealthy family? Sadly being me isn't all glam as it should be or rather as it seems from the outside, people like me are considered to have daddy issues... or so my therapist says but I don't believe that I do. I mean yeah sure my biological father died when I was still young but its never affected me. As far as I know he was a great father and a good husband to my mom but due to circumstances he and my mother divorced before he died. And besides, my stepdad is the best father I could ever wish for. He stepped up and made sure I never felt that void of not having my biological father around. Mr Mtwa is an amazing father to me and my siblings. . . -LERATO BIKOKUHLE MTWA I am Lerato Bikokuhle Mtwa, the son of Bantubonke Mtwa who is currently married to Sinokuhle Mbana Mtwa, mother of Mihlali and our two siblings Imange and Isenathi, they twins. I'm 19 years old and my sister is 18 and we both doing our first year in university. I'm studying Chemical Engineering and my sister chose Literature at UCT and I at Stellenbosch, I wanted to have my own place and so far its been great.

In the unpredictable tango of life, love often takes center stage, and Lwando finds himself ensnared in its intricate dance with Ayola. What started as a mere pursuit of passion, a casual encounter, blossoms into a profound connection that defies his initial intentions. Ayola, once just a fleeting desire, becomes the captivating muse of Lwando's heart. Fate, with its whimsical twists, orchestrates a love story that unfolds against the backdrop of unexpected emotions. The journey, however, is no leisurely stroll but a challenging trek through the peaks and valleys of a relationship tested by time and tribulations. Lwando, the man who once sought temporary pleasure, now stands at the threshold of a profound commitment. He finds himself not only falling but plunging headlong into the depths of love, compelled to build a shared future with Ayola. Yet, as in any intricate narrative, challenges emerge, adding layers of complexity to their story. The love that blossomed unexpectedly becomes a source of strength and vulnerability. Lwando's transformation from a mere pursuer to a devoted partner speaks volumes about the transformative power of love. As they navigate the stormy seas of life together, their bond weathers challenges, solidifying into a resilient connection that defies the odds. The journey, though not easy, becomes a testament to the enduring power of love-a force that transforms intentions, reshapes desires, and propels two souls into a shared destiny. Lwando's addiction, once confined to the allure of the physical, now extends to the intoxicating elixir of love, binding him to Ayola in a story that transcends the boundaries of the ordinary.

[COMPLETELY EDITED AND FINISHED.] "you have a place in my heart no one could ever have."~ F. Scott Fitzgerald. •Love Conquers All is an idiom that means love is a powerful force that can overcome any obstacle or difficulty. When two individuals are deeply in love with one another, their bond and affection can triumph any challenge or difficulty they may encounter in life. °This is a story about how two people meet and fall in love with each other. They will face trials and tribulations along the way but will their love conquer it all or will their relationship crumble? •Hope you read and enjoy the book. •If you do not like slow burns don't bother reading it. •DO NOT READ IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE TO ABUSE AND DEPRESSION. •Started: 10 February 2024. •Finished: 20 October 2024. •Edited: 07 December 2024. ☆All names, characters and places are fictious. Any resemblance is purely coincidental.

𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 /dy·vur·juhnt/ -Different or being different from someone else. 𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 --------------------------------------------------------------- Makhanani Mihlali Maluleke She's not your typical stuck up nepo baby or snobby rich girl... She's been locked up in her house by her parents for almost her entire life, hidden from the wonders of the world. Things change when she finds herself in highschool, doing her matric. Everything's moving too fast and she might just get left behind. Reasons to why her father kepts her locked up start to surface and the truth gets revealed. Nkululeko Luvuyolwethu Khumalo The proclaimed King of St Marshall's High School. Not only is he popular but he has hidden secrets too, secrets that could put everyone's life in danger. But that all goes out the window when he sets his eyes on the new girl who seems to look familiar. 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 "𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭'' 𝐓𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞...

Adiche (18 LS) - From the books "Besmirch" and the "Stiletto" series comes a new book called "Adiche." This book tells a very interesting and exciting story about a character named Adiche, who many people who read those other books really like and are curious about. We first met Adiche in the book "Besmirch." In that story, he was a very important helper character who had a big impact on the main character, Asante, and what happened to her. Then, Adiche showed up again in the "Stiletto" series as Olayemi's closest friend. After reading about him in these two sets of books, many readers really wanted to know more about Adiche himself. The book "Adiche" takes us much deeper into his life, beyond just being a side character in those other stories. We learn that when Adiche was only 14 years old, he was already very skilled at controlling people, giving punishments, and understanding how power works in the fancy but also risky world of big, expensive houses in Johannesburg. He grew up being strictly taught by someone named Ibrahim senior. The story of how Adiche went from being a young boy to becoming a powerful "Dungeon Master" is both fascinating and a little bit disturbing. In this book, which is a complete story on its own, we get to see what goes on inside Adiche's head. We learn about the difficult situations he has to deal with and the important decisions he makes that change his life. You will probably feel strong emotions about him - maybe you'll like him, maybe you'll dislike him, but you will definitely be very interested in him as you learn about the complicated and sexually charged world that he is in charge of. Get ready to see Adiche in a way you haven't before. This book will show you how he became who he is, if he faces any downfall, and everything that happens to him in between.

Abandoned at a young age Zethu is left to fend for herself and her brother. Her ultimate goal is to trap a rich man and provide a good life for her little brother, Sicelo. A battered and bruised billionaire falls in her lap and she succeeds in making him fall head over hills for her but obstacles arise. Obstacles like a wife with a family who is determined to destroy her cheating husband. Zethu's past and heritage comes back to haunt her just as she is about to secure her man but she is determined to live the way she wants no matter how painful her past, present, or future may be. Just as her dream of a comfortable life is slipping away from her, she is presented with a solution. Polygamy. Will she accept? And if she does what lies in store for her? All of a sudden her picture perfect fantasy is destroyed but she has to persevere to make sure her brother becomes something in life. As the old people like to say, "The woman carries the knife by its blade." How deep will Zethu allow the blade to cut?