A food packaging company magnate's daughter and a scandal-riddled governor seeking re-election are tied together forever when they meet at a convention by chance and decide to be latched together for life. They soon quickly realize though, that there are forces beyond them wishing they fail and be defeated, which prompts them into more action. Will they fall in love or die trying?

𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆... 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓. In the northern nation of Mawtari, bloodline is everything. And love? Merely a weakness waiting to be exploited. Nazara Amana Mansoor has spent her entire life fighting to be seen as more than the 'half-breed' daughter with foreign eyes. Despite her wealth, beauty, and brilliance as a cardiologist, society never lets her forget that she does not truly belong. Zayd Fuad Zarumi, the future Caliph of Dauriyya, lives beneath a crown that feels more like chains than honor. Cold, calculated, and constantly underestimated, he survives palace politics by pretending to be exactly what everyone wants him to be obedient. When Nazara proposes a marriage of convenience to escape the labels suffocating her, Zayd accepts for reasons entirely his own, power, alliances, and access to the influence of her wealthy father. No love. No attachment. No complications Just a contract between two people trying to survive a nation slowly tearing itself apart. But somewhere between royal expectations, whispered betrayals, political conspiracies, dangerous festivals, and a growing war between North and South Mawtari... the rules begin to blur. And when feelings start growing where resentment once lived, both Nazara and Zayd are forced to ask themselves one terrifying question. What happens when the person meant to be your greatest advantage... becomes your greatest weakness?

Zulaiha Abdallah is a final-year medical student at Nile University, Abuja, living with a past the world refuses to let go. She once loved the wrong man-an abusive relationship kept hidden from everyone. One night, while trying to protect herself, he died. The court ruled it self-defence, but society passed its own judgement. Cleared by law, yet condemned by people, Zulaiha is forced to live with labels such as "A woman who lost her virginity before marriage" whispers, and the stigma of not fitting into society's idea of a "pure" woman. During a visit home for Eid in Kano, her life takes another turn when she is pushed into an arranged marriage meant to settle debts and repair damaged reputations-not to bring love or healing. Her soon-to-be husband, Umar Al Muqtadir, is a respected and successful man with a past as dark as hers. Years ago, an affair led to a child he never got to raise, his lover commited sucide, and a promise he made to never forget her and to find his child. Two broken souls. One forced marriage. Secrets buried deep. As the truth about the past begins to surface- What happens when Umar finds out his child was killed by his girlfriend- about death, guilt, and a child lost "Who was this girlfriend?" -Zulaiha must face the question that has followed her all her life: Is this marriage her punishment... or her only chance at survival?

Everyone saw the wedding. No one knew the love story behind it. Imran has loved Zulaiha since childhood. Zulaiha only realizes too late that her heart has always belonged to him too. After years apart, one reunion changes everything. A soft, elegant love story about destiny, family, and the kind of love written long before vows are spoken.

Book one of the "𝗨𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱" series 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗽𝘁 Then she asked, "Where are we going, Yusuf?" I corrected her gently. "Yaya Yusuf." She looked puzzled. "Huh?" "I mean... you should address me as Yaya Yusuf. It shows respect in our Hausa tradition." She blinked, then nodded slowly. "Okayyy. Yaya Yusuf. Where are we going?" I smiled a little. "We're going to a boutique. Or would you prefer we go to a café? It's your call." She thought for a moment, looking out the window again. Then she said, "I'd like to go to the biggest library in Kaduna...Kashim Ibrahim Library." I glanced at her, surprised. "A library? Seriously, Aisha? You want us to go to a libra..." "Yaya Aisha." she said cutting me off. Now it was my turn to look confused. She smiled...small, but mischievous. "I mean... you should address me as Yaya Aisha. Respect is reciprocal, you know."

Fahad Suleiman Indimi Heir to Indimi Industries. Powerful. Reserved. Untouchable. Fahad is everything the world admires-strikingly handsome, immensely successful, and one of the most sought-after bachelors in Nigeria. Yet behind the wealth and status lies a man who keeps to himself. A workaholic with little patience for distractions, he values silence, structure, and control. Cold, distant, and deeply private, Fahad lives in a world where emotions are a liability... and attachment is a risk he refuses to take. Noor Abubakar Babangida The girl everyone notices. The woman no one forgets. Noor is light in human form-radiant, confident, and effortlessly captivating. A well-known model, she turns heads everywhere she goes, but it's her warmth and kindness that truly win hearts. She's talkative, vibrant, and unapologetically herself, bringing life into even the dullest spaces. But beneath her bright smile are quiet battles and imperfections she hides from the world. Two opposites. Two worlds. One unexpected connection. When fate brings Fahad and Noor together, sparks are inevitable-but so is conflict. He craves silence. She is full of life. He builds walls. She breaks them without trying. Will their differences push them apart... or will they discover that sometimes, the most unlikely love stories are the ones worth fighting for?

In a world where love doesn't come softly and healing isn't always gentle, Velvet Hearts follows the emotional journey of Hafsat,a young woman battling the silent storms of PCOS while trying to hold on to her identity, her strength, and her heart. When a quiet man like Abdallah walks into her life, walls begin to shake. But nothing is simple,not their connection, not her struggles. Between piercing words, misunderstood intentions, longing glances, and the battle to be enough, Hafsat must choose whether love is worth the vulnerability. A story of scars,some seen, most hidden. A tale of love that tests patience, friendship that heals, and pain that refines. Velvet Hearts is not just romance. It's the raw, real, and rare kind of love... stitched with velvet, but edged with thorns.

In "Hayaa in His Eyes," Sheikh Yusuf stands as a pillar of wealth and wisdom, a prince respected for his teachings and business acumen. His life takes an unexpected turn when he falls for Manar, a spirited woman who embodies everything he's not supposed to desire. Their worlds clash, leading to a marriage that feels more like a transaction than a union. Manar is far from enamored with her new husband. She resists his charms and the expectations that come with being married to a man of his stature. Yet, Yusuf is determined. He pours his heart into winning her affection, navigating the delicate balance of faith and love. As he opens up to her about his beliefs, he hopes to bridge the gap between them. Will Manar find a way to see beyond her initial disdain? Can love blossom in the unlikeliest of circumstances? This tale explores the complexities of love, faith, and the transformative power of understanding.

Maryam Nazeef Danbatta is the crown jewel of the Danbatta legacy. Surrounded by five overprotective brothers and a father whose name commands the very soil of Kano, her life is a beautiful, velvet-lined cage. At twenty, her world is defined by lecture halls, family traditions at her grandmother's estate, and the silent understanding that she is "too delicate" for the world outside. She is safe. She is loved. She is invisible to danger. Then there is Khalil. Cold, brilliant, and devastatingly powerful, Khalil is the son of a political dynasty and the only man the Danbatta lions truly respect. He has been a fixture in Maryam's life for years...a silent, arrogant shadow who barely acknowledges her existence. To Maryam, he is the "Ice King," a man too high on his own pedestal to notice a girl like her. But behind Khalil's chilling indifference lies a calculation years in the making. He hasn't been ignoring her; he's been waiting. Waiting for her to grow up. Waiting for the right move. Waiting to dismantle the very walls her brothers built to keep him out. In a world where reputation is everything and family is law, can a quiet obsession turn into a "halal" happily ever after? Or will the secrets Khalil carries burn down the fortress Maryam calls home?

𝐇𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧-vast enough to disappear in, silent enough to swallow you whole before you even realize you're drowning. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞-soft enough to draw you closer, bright enough to mesmerize... and ruthless enough to reduce you to nothing but ash. ✧･ﾟ: ✧･ﾟ:✧･ﾟ: ✧･ﾟ:✧･ﾟ: ✧･ﾟ: 𝐀𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐪 × 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧 ✧･ﾟ: ✧･ﾟ:✧･ﾟ: ✧･ﾟ:✧･ﾟ: ✧･ﾟ: Arham Farooq was left at the altar with vows that meant everything to him and nothing to the woman who walked away. Maira Hassan was never meant to be the bride. But when scandal threatens to destroy her family, she steps into a wedding dress meant for someone else... and marries a man who looks at her like she is the ruin of everything he once had. Now they share a name, a home, and a marriage neither of them wanted. He sees her as a reminder. She sees him as a man she can never truly love. They are not lovers. They are not strangers. They are something far more dangerous two people bound by vows, resentment, and a pull neither of them wants to feel. Because the ocean can drag you under. And fire can burn you alive. But what happens when you are trapped between the two? .＊✿❀　❀✿＊**＊✿❀　❀✿＊ 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫: ♡ Enemies to Lovers ♡ Slow Burn Romance ♡ Forced Marriage ♡ Tragic Past ♡ Hurt/Comfort ♡ Healing Through Love ♡ She falls first, he falls harder