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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.
NASEEB  by repentings0ul
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Hafsa, a breathtakingly beautiful woman in her mid-twenties, has lived her life trapped by the invisible chains of a deeply traditional Hausa-Fulani society. Determined to avoid the stigma of being labeled a divorcée, she endured a marriage that eventually broke her. Now divorced, she faces a harsh reality-freedom tainted by societal judgment. Her beauty draws countless admirers, yet the moment her past is revealed, they scatter like whispers in the wind. Her family urges her to remarry, pushing her to choose from suitors who see only her outward allure. But Hafsa isn't ready to settle again-not for convenience, not for approval. She craves something far more precious: healing, peace, and the chance to rebuild her shattered self. Amidst the relentless scrutiny, Ibrahim enters her life-a man who sees her beyond the labels. Quiet, strong, and unyielding, he becomes her anchor in the storm. Ibrahim watches over her, shields her from the cruelty of the world, and gently mends the wounds she's too afraid to show. Against all odds, he fights to be with her, defying a society that deems their love impossible. In a world where the scars of divorce threaten to define her, Hafsa must decide: will she let the stigma shatter her dreams, or will she take Ibrahim's hand and rewrite her story on her own terms? A moving tale of resilience, self-discovery, and an all-consuming love that rises above the noise of judgment and tradition. This is Hafsa's journey-a battle to reclaim her life and prove that even in a world of broken expectations, love can conquer all.
💡From The Diary Of Noorin💡 by aminatuh_
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Summary NOORIN, an eloquent, charismatic lady who act polite and chivalrous. Her eyes sparkle like azure pools in the morning sunlight and her gaze could fill a man with euphoria. She has a sense of decency amalgamated with a unique fashion, she's the real definition of a damsel. AZAAN, who's born with Alexithymia. He generally lack emotions, which makes him unable to access his feelings, having difficulty with experiencing both positive and negative feelings. the world around him often seems superficial which he prefers to isolate himself rather than being with others. His life changes as he met Noorin... would they coincide or contradict? Stick with me as we embark on the journey of Noorin and Azaan. It would be a roller coaster ride with sequence of love, pain, heartbreaks, betrayal and lots more. 🦋Aminatuh ML.🦋 Book cover by; I, myself and me.
LOVING HANEEFAH | by Aishatu Kabiru Abdullahi  by Songbirdgarden86
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Meet Aishatu Lawal Mukhtar, a very attractive hausa/fulani lady. She's a calm and modest young lady whose happiness is her first priority, she made a promise to herself to never get married. What happens when she finds herself in a marital bliss with a proud,grumpy attractive looking man(Muhammad Mika'il Muhammad) for an unknown reason known to just her father and his friend. What ups and downs will Haneefah encounter if Muhammad is still living in his past. Follow me on this journey to know how Muhammad learns to love Haneefah. Aunty Nana✍️
Bound by Love  by Muneerarh_m
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Sometimes the heart changes its mind... Mujaheed has everything-wealth, power, and a woman he loves. But when family pressure forces him into an arranged marriage with 18-year-old Noor, a quiet and innocent girl from another rich family, his perfect world turns upside down. To Mujaheed, Noor is a stranger he never chose. To Noor, he's a dream turned into cold silence. Their marriage begins with distance, tension, and tears. But behind Noor's silence lies strength, and behind Mujaheed's anger hides confusion. As old love fades and new feelings awaken, the two must face jealousy, heartbreak, and family drama. Will Mujaheed ever let go of his past? Will Noor survive a love that was never hers to begin with? Bound by culture. Tied by family. Will love set them free?
ECHOES OF THE HEART ❤️ by Beelatoh
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Copyright ©️ 2025. All rights reserved In a tale of love, deception and resilience unfold. ECHOES OF THE HEART ❤️is a heart wrenching and thought provoking story that delves into the darker aspects of marriage and the transformation power of true love.Meet Amra a sweet, beautiful, lively and ambitious young lady who married her so -called soulmate Rayyan in a whirlwind of love,but beneath Rayyan's charming farcade is a monster who subjects her to brutal physical, and emotional abuse. Amra's world crumbles as she gets divorced, with a broken spirit, she later got married to Bilal. Will Amra find the courage to overcome her traumatic past?. Or will she allow the scars and shadows of her previous marriage forever define her? Dive into the world of ECHOES OF THE HEART and discover a powerful tale of survival, love and redemption that will leave you breathless and inspired.
Veiled by xoxolilithxlucifer
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COMPLETED!!! Abuja - the city of power and secrets. Zayd Ibrahim Khalil leaned against the hood of his Mercedes, the engine still purring, though he wasn't going anywhere. He scrolled absently through his phone, notifications piling in from friends, half the girls in Abuja, and half-hearted invitations to exclusive parties. His thumb hovered, pausing at a recent blog post headline: "If you like make your papa be minister, this babe no really send you!" The picture beneath it showed him -face frowned, mid-rant and her, calm and unwavering, staring him down like he was nothing more than a storm she refused to be swept away by. She wasn't like the others. She didn't care about who his father was, or how much his car cost, or that he'd graduated from one of the best tech universities in Dubai. She didn't want his attention and that only made him want hers even more. Amina "Amal" Muhammad. Final year Petroleum Engineering student. Youngest of her circle. The one whose eyes didn't just look, they saw. The one whose veil wasn't just fabric, it was conviction. He clenched his jaw. "She thinks she's above it all," he muttered. But beneath his arrogance, something twisted in his chest an ache he didn't want to name. It wasn't just rejection. It was something deeper. Something dangerous. Somewhere across town, Amal sat with her journal open, the words flowing like prayers. "He's everything I was taught to stay away from... but somehow, I keep seeing him everywhere I go." Neither of them knew it yet, but this was no ordinary clash of personalities. This was the beginning of a firestorm. One fueled by pride and mystery, the other by power and faith. This was the moment where love first struck... not gently, but like lightning.
Veiled behind it all secrets, ambition, pain, and the possibility of redemption. And neither of them would come out untouched. Rankings No.1 Naija Stories- 3rd August 2025 No. 2 Arewa Stories- 3rd August 2025 No.1 billionaireson- 7th August 2025
Men, no thanks by xoxolilithxlucifer
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NOT A HALAL LOVE STORY!!! By twenty-two, Zainab Bello had perfected the art of disliking men without apology. Not quietly. Not politely. Loudly, deliberately, and with enough reasons to justify it. Men talked too much when they knew too little. They took space like it was owed to them. They listened only when it suited them. And if there was one thing Zainab was certain of, it was this: any room that required her to shrink for a man was not a room she intended to stay in. So when the white Benz scratched her car and sped off without an apology that morning, she didn't see an accident. She saw proof. NOT A HALAL LOVE STORY!!! Updates every Sunday.
UYAI ✔️ by OnolexTim
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Uyai(Beauty) had always been ashamed of her gangly figure, she was too tall for her age with no curves whatsoever and in a village where curvy was considered beautiful and skinny ugly, she has to face the brunt of being the only lady in her village with no meat on her bones, something her sister Affiong was richly blessed with. Because of her sister's beauty, Uyai plays matchmaker to help two young men both seemingly in love with her sister. One plays a fast game and succeeds in making Affiong fall for him and the aftermath causes Uyai to play elder sister. Uyai escort her sister who had been ordered to leave home to the city of Calabar where her new life begins as chains of events occurs. It's here she discovers the true meaning of her name.
HAFSAT by SumaiyahGana
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She was promised to a prince she didn't choose. But when silence becomes survival, love might be her only escape. 📚 Hafsat - a Nupe girl's fight for freedom, heart, and identity.