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Tangled Promises  by byjidda
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Tahira Mahmoud never imagined her life would unravel into a public scandal, not when she was focused on her internship and building her future. Zayyad Ibrahim, a successful architect and divorcee, has spent years protecting his heart and his family with rigid control. But when duty, whispers, and tradition corner him, he finds himself married to Tahira... a girl he has only ever seen as a sister. What begins as an unwanted obligation soon shifts into something, neither of them expected: lingering glances that last too long, teasing that feels too familiar, and a protective tenderness that refuses to be ignored. Tahira begins to realize that love, in all its quiet beauty, can bloom even in the places she never thought to look. And Zayyad? He's starting to discover that the one marriage he never wanted may be the one thing he can't walk away from.
Whispers Of You by WhispersInInk__
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Aliyu Ibrahim Arabi is a notorious playboy with a charm that comes easy, Aliyu moves through life like consequences are optional. He defies expectations with a careless smile, choosing travel, parties, and fleeting connections over the discipline his family values so highly. Fadila Muhammad Alkali is his opposite in every way. Where Aliyu drifts, she is rooted. Where he improvises, she plans. Fadila is elegance in motion , disciplined, confident, and composed. A model by profession, she carries poise effortlessly. She lives by order, perfectionism, and restraint, holding herself together with discipline that leaves no room for mistakes. Her composure is not effortles, it is earned, built from years of carrying expectations without complaint. Their meeting is not gentle. Fadila sees through Aliyu's charm and refuses to be impressed by his reputation. Aliyu, for the first time, finds himself unsettled by someone who does not bend toward him. Her control challenges his carelessness; his freedom threatens the structure she depends on. Between fear and hope, resistance and surrender, their connection becomes a battle of hearts and wills. But when the walls they've built around themselves threaten to crumble, will their love survive, or will it break them both? This is a story of contrast and collision. Of a man running from expectations and a woman shaped by them. Of a love that doesn't arrive softly, but grows in the tension between who they are and who they are expected to be.
The Weights and Silence by Xeenerh
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Two worlds move silently parallel in various cities..... In a polygamy household were a father take sides between his late wife children and the present one. Birth order didn't matter, what matters is bloodline and obedience were been priced. Miemie learned early that staying quiet is better that saying the truth, and her ability to blend in people's noise is absolute. In the act that had her overstepping in her early years in university by changing her course of study to Architecture which her father knows nothing about till some years later. While to Miemie's thoughts it'll be a surprise to him on her graduation day but little did she knows. And as time passes she found herself in the matter of love, where she has no control of her heart. a friendship that meant nothing at first. ● As Miemie navigates her carrier and family pressure. ● A love that was never supposed to exist. Will the carrier she is chasing be a good outcome without her father's blessing??? Na'iim grew up in a house where he was discipline with the title 'First born' as he was shown to take responsibility. Not because of poverty. But to a well-of complicated family that saw him calm and reliable. Years later in his late twenties. He thrives in the strict order of his world, the rhythm of contract, His days were measured in schedules, and the control he build around himself like amor. But control has blind spots. ● The people closest to him know where they're between loyalty that weighs heavy and love that feels like a gamble. ● He will be forced to question whether order is worth the chaos it keeps at bay. How will he cope when he found himself in a forbidden love??? Neither of them knows the other exists, yet each is walking toward a crossroads that will shatter the act of staying quiet. Want to know their final decision, then let's find out together.......
FOREVER DESIRED  by antisocial-bee
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Book six in the forever series
I Lay My Love on You by Latifahefua
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When Mohammed Dangote and Mariya Dantata met, the questions people asked were if and when they'd ever get together. From stolen glances and hidden smiles to nervous confessions and bashful laughter, theirs was a love story that bloomed in the most beautiful but heart-wrenching ways; a love that gave as much as it took. Years later, their son - Nasir Mohammed Dangote - is finding love of his own in the eyes of Atika Dambatta. Intrigued and drawn towards her by a force he can't quite explain, Nasir decides to follow his heart. Their first proper meeting in her parents' living room makes two things clear to him; that he has found the woman he wants to marry, and he's never been readier to settle down, as long as she's the woman by his side. Together, they build a family with the faith that life would only get better. However, just as life had different plans for Mohammed and Mariya, fate has much in store for Nasir and Atika, and they would have to learn that sometimes life throws the most unplanned events at you; not to necessarily break you, but to make you so much better than you would have ever dreamed. (P.S. This is a love story spread across generations. It is just not the straightforward one you are expecting)
WEIGHTS OF THE HEART by aishatu_xx
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Copyright © 2024. All rights reserved. Aisha Aminu Babangida has spent her life searching for a passion she can truly call her own. Growing up in a household that stifled her choices, she never had the freedom to explore what she loved. Worse, relentless body shaming from her stepmother and those around her left her feeling trapped in her own skin. "You're too skinny!" "Do you even eat at all? "I swear you gained weight yesterday, but today you look..." And her personal favorite from her future husband. "...all bones." People claimed to envy her body, but Aisha knew better. What was there to be jealous of? Struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety and depression, she makes a bold decision; to take control of her life by joining the gym. Her weight gain journey was anything but easy, but she is determined to rewrite her own story. Khalid Muhammad Bugaje has only ever had one goal; to live up to his father's legacy. Raised on stories of power, discipline, and honor, he knew from a young age that failure was not an option. As the son of a highly respected General, expectations weighed on him heavier than any armor. But when his father suggests that he marry a woman he cannot stand, Khalid finds himself in a battle unlike any other. One that has nothing to do with war and everything to do with the heart. And for the first time in his life, he loses.
Tangled Hearts💞 by Seemahwrites
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Meet Hidaya Kaleem Omar; The Heir to the biggest empire that's been there for generations. She's intelligent, Bold and professional. She's agreed to manage that empire as a lady so that her favourite yet annoying younger brother Khaleel Could pursue his dreams as an artist. But one secret, only one, will have her perfect world crashing down. And that secret is known to everyone except her. They betrayed her for hiding it from her for too long. Hidaya wasn't the biological daughter of the Owners of that empire. I know, now you do, But she still doesn't. Seemahwrites ✨ ~~~~~~ PS: despite being (A sequel to my Lifeline), can be read as a stand-alone. That is; you'll not be confused if you didn't read book 1, and the plot twist in this book won't be spoiled.
The Cruel Prince by i7love8allah6
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In the Kingdom of Hudaan, where betrayal was a birthright and deception a way of life, a storm was about to rise. Hayat Nazar, the cherished daughter of Hashmet and Mariyam, had everything she had ever wished for. With her wedding to Ahmar Shams-the love of her life-just around the corner, she felt as if she were living in a dream. A dream so perfect, it seemed untouchable. Until Sheikh Tayyab bin Zubair al Hudaan decided to destroy it. Once a man of honor, the Emir of Hudaan had become a shadow of his former self-a tyrant who ruled with an iron fist, a man feared and hated in equal measure. Where there was mercy in him once, now there was only darkness. Where there was once a heart, now lay a void filled with the need for revenge. And now, for reasons unknown to her, he had set his sights on ruining her. A cruel twist of fate bound them together, locked in a war neither had chosen but both refused to lose. Hatred was the only language they spoke, their every interaction laced with scorn and defiance. A twisted game of ruin had begun. Masks were donned. Every move, a calculated strike. Every word, a dagger in disguise. Lies became truth. Deception turned into an art form. Betrayal was no longer a choice but a necessity. But amidst the wreckage of their hatred, something unexpected took root. They had been ready to break each other. They had been ready to burn. But they had never been ready for this. For the one thing they had never foreseen was the one thing that could ruin them both. Welcome to the Kingdom of Hudaan, where secrets are buried deeper than the dead, treachery runs through the veins of its people, and love... love is the most dangerous game of all. "I would set fire to myself if it meant keeping you warm. I would shatter if it meant piecing you back together. Because if love is to destroy, then let it be you who ruins me." - Sheikh Tayyab bin Zubair
The Riddle Of Us. by Ferdeausee_
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Copyright © 2024. All Rights Reserved. It wasn't how she could never seem to pronounce his name, "Qasim," correctly, always calling him "Kasim" since she was young. Nor was it her innocence, which seemed to follow her everywhere, highlighted by her delicate Fulani features that could be recognized from miles away. It was her, entirely. Her very existence was the axis upon which Amir Qasim's life revolved. But when that axis was removed, his world was thrown into chaos. Being born the eldest child of the Sultan wasn't his choice, nor was becoming the next Sultan, burdened with immense responsibilities. Yet he accepted it, carrying those duties he so deeply resented. Becoming the next Sultan's wife wasn't her choice either, nor was becoming the eldest Princess of the Kubi Caliphate. So why was she forced to bear the brunt of the grudge he harbored within? Why did she have to endure the short end of the stick? From the moment she stepped into the world of royalty, she knew the path would be hard-fought. But she wasn't willing to lose. Why should she? She harbors the same hatred towards him. However, there is a saying, "The more you hate, the more you love." By Ferdeausee.
STROKES OF THE HEART  by d__jatou
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"Meet Aymana, a talented and introverted young woman who has always struggled to express herself. Her reserved nature has made it difficult for her to open up to others, especially when it comes to love. Despite her fears, Aymana yearns for connection and romance. Will she find the love she's been searching for, or will she continue to hide behind her art?