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THE SLOW WORK OF US - in small, ordinary ways by xoxo_fateemah
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About the Book Jalila learned how to be strong before she learned how to rest. She learned how to carry everyone else before anyone ever asked how she was doing. Adeel never learned how to take life seriously-until life handed him a woman who did. When two families decide their future without asking their hearts, Jalila and Adeel are pushed into a marriage neither of them chose. She is disciplined, responsible, quietly breaking under the weight of expectations. He is carefree, unserious, and convinced they don't belong in the same world. They live under the same roof as strangers. They speak in silences. They misunderstand, clash, retreat. And yet-slowly, in the smallest, most ordinary ways-something begins to change. A shared meal. A late-night conversation. A hand that stays when it could have walked away. As hidden pain comes to light and carefully built walls begin to crack, they must learn a truth neither of them was taught: love is not something you earn by suffering, nor something you stumble into by chance. It is work. Gentle. Intentional. Patient. The Slow Work of Us is a deeply emotional, tender story about healing, soft love, mental health, and learning to be held after a lifetime of holding everything together. It is a story for the eldest daughters, the quiet strugglers, and anyone who believes love can grow-even from the most reluctant beginnings. Because sometimes, the strongest love is built slowly. And sometimes, healing looks like choosing each other-every day.
ECHOES OF THE FORGOTTEN by midnight-mirage7
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(I previously published this book, but due to some issues, I had to unpublish it. Now, it's published again.) In a world where nothing is what it seems, "Echoes of the Forgotten" follows the story of a young woman, Emily Carter, who wakes up one morning with no memory of her past. A strange message appears on her phone: "Don't trust the ones closest to you." With only fragments of memories and the cryptic warning, Emily embarks on a dark journey to unravel her true identity and the mystery of her lost memories. As she digs deeper, she realizes that she is caught in a dangerous web of deception and manipulation. Every step forward leads her closer to a mind-bending truth about her family, her friends, and herself. Trust becomes a dangerous game, and betrayal lurks at every corner. But the more she uncovers, the more she realizes she isn't just a victim-she is part of something much bigger, something that could change everything. With each part, there will be new revelations, betrayals, and unexpected twists, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Emily's quest for answers is like walking a tightrope between sanity and madness.
FROM THORNS TO ROSES by xoxo_fateemah
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In the sweltering heat of a Nigerian summer, the lives of two cousins collide in a union that promises love, but delivers only darkness and despair. Zaina, a beautiful and naive young woman, is thrust into a world of luxury and opulence when she marries Zain, a wealthy and powerful businessman. But behind the veil of their perfect marriage, a sinister reality lurks. Zain's controlling nature and explosive temper threaten to consume Zaina, leaving her feeling trapped and alone. As the bruises on her skin deepen, so does her desperation to escape. But Zaina is not one to give up easily. As she navigates the treacherous waters of her marriage, she discovers a strength within herself that she never knew she possessed. Will she find the courage to break free from the chains that bind her, or will she succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume her? "From Thorns To Roses" is a heart-pounding, emotional rollercoaster of a debut novel that will leave you breathless and begging for more. With its vivid Nigerian setting, complex characters, and page-turning suspense, this book is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt trapped, oppressed, or underestimated. Join Zaina on her journey from innocence to empowerment, from heartbreak to triumph. Get ready to be captivated, moved, and transformed by this unforgettable story of love, survival, and the unbreakable human spirit.
Her Commander  by raven_queen000
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#Book 2 In The Legacy Series. Her Commander is a high-stakes, enemies-to-lovers story that follows Officer Fatima Tariq Darwish, a fearless, rule-breaking cop, and Commander Ayzan Khalid Omari, a stoic, no-nonsense SWAT leader. __ She was never meant to survive him. He was never meant to feel anything at all. In the unforgiving world of Nigeria's elite SWAT force, rules are law-and Commander Muhammad Ayzan Omari is the law. Feared, respected, and emotionally unreachable, Ayzan leads with ruthless precision. No one dares challenge him-until Officer Fatima Darwish lands in his unit like a loaded gun with no safety. Hot-tempered. Scarred. Defiant. Fatima doesn't just break rules-she dares authority to break her. Transferred after punching her corrupt superior, she's trapped between the chaos of her home life and the cold war brewing between her and her commander. What starts as brutal training and psychological warfare spirals into something neither of them planned-a twisted, magnetic pull between two people who should never touch, trust, or want each other. He tests her limits. She pushes his buttons. And somewhere between discipline and destruction, control begins to crack. This isn't a romance. It's obsession in uniform. A love story born in gunfire, silence, and stolen glances. And in this world? Love doesn't save you. It exposes you. As missions turn deadlier and secrets unravel, Fatima must decide: will she run from the man who terrifies her-or trust the only person who's ever seen through her armor?
HIS OBSESSION-𝟏𝟖+ by TheFantasy_Writer
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"Don't clutch your thighs ..he said with the same smirk. "Who said I'm clutching my thighs?" I answer. "So it means you are not wet, right??" He asked with a smirk. "Okay, then let me check whether you are wet or not". Saying this, he held the side of my dress and put his hand on my thighs. Just when he was about to put his hand in my underwear i immediately held his hand in middle. No, I can't let him check because I'm damn wet for him. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐢 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐘𝐂 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐘𝐂.. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧??... 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐩. (SLOW UPDATES) Tropes: ╰┈➤ Desi-Videsi ╰┈➤ Office Romance ╰┈➤ Age gape ╰┈➤ Obsessed Male lead ╰┈➤ Strong Female lead ╰┈➤ No Cheating Or misunderstanding ╰┈➤ When fire meets fire ╰┈➤ Mature content STARTED: JULY 2023 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Trending 1st in India (15-July-2025) 1st on #obsession 50k stories 1st on # Romance out of 1.5 stories 1st on #indiangirl