She was never meant to wear the crown. Forced into an arranged marriage with the future Sultan, she enters a world where power speaks louder than love, loyalty is tested, and every smile hides a secret. As enemies close in and hearts begin to change, she discovers that becoming the Sultana is far more than earning a title-it's surviving the sacrifices that come with it. In a palace full of rules, can love rewrite their destiny, or will duty tear them apart forever?

Afreen never asked to become the backbone of her family. As the first daughter in a struggling Lagos home, her dreams were quietly buried beneath responsibility. While other girls planned their futures, Afreen was already sacrificing hers sewing clothes by hand, feeding her siblings, and carrying burdens too heavy for her age. But sacrifice has a breaking point. When love turns into expectation... When family becomes pressure... When silence becomes pain.... Afreen makes a decision that changes everything. She leaves. Far from home, in a place where she is unknown and uncertain, Afreen must learn how to choose herself for the very first time. Between survival, school, friendship, and an unexpected connection that begins to soften her guarded heart, she discovers something she never thought she deserved: A chance to grow. A chance to heal. A chance to bloom. But just like a wildflower... Growth is never easy. And sometimes, the past doesn't let go without a fight.

"In the journey of life, marriage is a sacred bond that brings two souls together. But what happens when the journey gets rough? When the love that once burned bright begins to flicker? When the challenges of life test the strength of your commitment? "Marriage Affairs" is a collection of stories that explores the ups and downs of marriage, the joys and the struggles, the triumphs and the heartbreaks. Through the eyes of three couples - Jamila and Ahmed, Ummulkusum and Muhammad, and Fatima and Salman - we see the beauty of love in action, the power of forgiveness, and the importance of communication. "But "Marriage Affairs" is more than just a collection of stories. It's a journey of self-discovery, a reminder that marriage is a journey worth taking, and that with faith, hope, and love, we can overcome even the toughest challenges. "So join me on this journey into the heart of marriage, where love is the foundation, and commitment is the key. Let's explore the ups and downs of marriage together, and may our hearts be inspired to cherish, support, and love each other, no matter what life brings our way."

Yasmeen never imagined her father would marry her off to Khaleel-a man she barely knows, a stranger with sharp eyes and a softer side he hides from the world. Their marriage starts with silence, cold stares, and unanswered texts... but fate keeps pulling them closer. Between stolen glances, unspoken words, and late-night drives, Yasmeen slowly learns that falling for her husband might be the sweetest kind of danger. But she isn't alone in this story. Her best friend Intisar carries scars of her own, and Ya Amar-the quiet observer-might just be the one to heal them. ✨ Secrets. Silent wars. Slow-burn tension. When duty collides with desire, will love be enough to save them all?

The air smelled faintly of oud and cold leather. Madina's heart was racing as she ended her furious call. She shoved her phone into her bag, muttering under her breath. She'd just hid into this car to save herself and it's all because of that man. Madina: "When I finally meet that man, I'll strangle him with his own tie." (she exhales sharply) "Who does he think he is-God?" A low chuckle came from the seat beside her. Deep, smooth. Dangerous. Muhammad Turad who has been studying her replies which stuns her"You might want to choose a softer form of negotiation, Miss." his tone is calm and teasing "Strangling governors tends to make headlines." She wants to strangle him Her breath caught. She turned slowly, eyes meeting his-dark, unreadable, but too alive to ignore. Madina: "You-You were here the whole time?" Turad: "My car. My silence. Your words." In the glimmering heart of Abuja, Madina Gambo fights her way through the storm of politics, family expectations, and self-worth. As a senator's aide, she has learned to stand tall among men who believe power belongs only to them. Hidden behind walls of power and shadows, Muhammed Turad Muhammed I. After surviving a near-fatal accident, he returns to Abuja determined to find the woman who once appeared in his path-a woman whose presence haunts him like a promise. Madina, however, is too busy being infuriated. Her every attempt to meet the elusive His Excellency fails. Her family mocks her ambitions, her uncle poisons every dinner with scorn, and her grandfather-the only light in her chaos-reminds her that patience always wins. But patience isn't her strength. Until one night, fate catches them both off guard

SOUL FATED Book Two in the Soul Series by R_Sarki. CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE Daneen doesn't stare at him, she doesn't turn back as her dreams were far more important than love. "I... I'm rejecting your proposal because I simply don't want to be your queen" Muhammed Zaki drags in a breath his voice rough and breath coming out raged. "Little one" he whispers brows drawn together.... Daneen had no idea, she simply has no idea what she means to him. In the shadowed hearts of the Sokoto Caliphate, Daneen El Baz carries the weight of her family's sacrifice. Orphaned when the El Baz lineage gave their lives for the throne, she has been raised under the royal family's watchful eye. Now a graceful young woman, she stands on the brink of becoming the Queen's adopted daughter. But the powerful young king, Mai Girma HRH Muhammad Zaki M. Dan Fodio refuses. He has ruled since youth, bound by duty yet haunted by the one woman he has never been able to forget. While whispers swirl through the palace about his refusal to marry, no one knows the truth: the king has been waiting for her. Muhammad Zaki does not want Daneen as his sister. He wants her as his queen... his obsession... his everything.

Ameerah never planned to get married . She planned to dance,embarrass her sister during the speeches, and leave before the cake cutting. Instead, she's standing at the altar in her sister's place because the actual bride bolted a day before "I do." Her new husband? Muhammad Ayzan kumo Rich, annoyingly calm, and the human equivalent of "whatever." He didn't want her as a wife. He doesn't have feelings on her nor her sister Aisha. And he definitely didn't sign up for Ameerah's nonstop sarcasm and chaos. Ameerah kabir? She's not stressing. She's nonchalant, funny, and way too playful for her own good. If he wants to act like marriage is a business contract, she'll make it the most entertaining contract he's ever signed. Too bad neither of them counted on the slow burn, the banter, or the fact that "I don't care" becomes a lie real fast when you're married to the one person who actually sees through you. It's supposed to be fake. So why does it feel so real?

between the crescent and the rose set in the ancient city of kano, where tradition speaks as loudly as love. between the crescent and the rose tells the story of Amina Abubakar, a 19 year old university student whose laughter hides a heart standing at the edge of a life altering choice. born into a respected and rich family, Amina grows up surrounded by love, discipline, and expectations. betrothed since birth to Muhammad, a kind and honorable pilot shaped by tradition and family loyalty, her future seems decided long before she understood what love truly means. the crescent of duty hangs gently but firmly over her life. Everything begins to change when Aliyu Bugage enters her world. older, accomplished, and carrying himself with calm authority, Aliyu is a man untouched by chaos and uninterested in emotions he cannot control. Coming from immense wealth and power, he represented a world Am in a never imagined herself standing in. yet their connection is quiet, pure, and impossible to ignore. like a rose blooming where it shouldn't. caught between family royalty, and personal desire, faith and freedom, Amina must navigate friendships that protects her, cousins who knows her too well, parents who love her in different ways, and a society that watches closely. As feelings deepen and secrets surfaces, hearts tested, and every choice begins to carry consequences.

She was never meant to be free. She was meant to be his. "You do," Laith said quietly. "Because this world does not look at you the way I do." His hand reached out then-but slowly, deliberately-fingers barely brushing her wrist, as if asking permission even while claiming ownership. His grip was firm but careful, like she was something fragile and priceless all at once. "I won't let anything touch you," he continued, voice low. "Not words. Not intentions. Not people who think they're allowed to breathe the same air as you." Safa's heart raced. "Laith... that sounds like-" "Obsession?" he finished for her, eyes never leaving hers. "Yes." He adjusted her sleeve where it had slipped, the gesture so gentle it almost contradicted the weight of his words. "But understand this," he said, leaning closer-not threatening, not forceful-just there. "My control is not to cage you. It's to keep you safe. And my care?" A brief pause. "That is the one thing I will never restrain." His thumb brushed her knuckles once, grounding, steady. "You are Safa Al-Noori," he said. "And until the day your name changes-if it ever does-no one touches what is under my watch." She was promised to him before she was born. What began as a claim became an obsession. And by the time Safa Al-Noori meets Laith Al-Ansari, she is no longer just fate- she is his.

Ten years... she was away from home for that long due to her illness. When Azeerah thinks she'll never be enough. Umar walks into her life like the gentle breeze she has always needed. Will she let him love her or will she like always think she is not good enough.