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WEIGHTS OF THE HEART by aishatu_xx
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Copyright © 2025. 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.
COMPARE • Crazy Rich Asians by nothoneybee
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𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠... 𝙀𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘢'𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘦𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘺, 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘴 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨'𝘴 𝘵𝘸𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 ©𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐞
When Silence Breaks (Hausa Story) by s4mvr4ii
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They say a woman's success means nothing if she doesn't end up married. I used to laugh at that. Quietly. The kind of laughter that doesn't escape your lips, because you don't have time for arguments that go nowhere. My name is Ibtihal. I'm twenty-eight. I have two degrees, a corner office in Abuja, and enough money to make my own choices - or so I thought. But in a house where my mother prays more for my marriage than for my health, and my father treats every holiday like a matchmaking summit, my silence eventually became an agreement. Not because I was in love. Not even because I believed in the institution. But because I was tired. Tired of being the "too focused" one. The "still not married" one. The "career is not companionship" one. So I said yes. To a man I didn't know. A man who barely looked at me during the introduction. A man who, as I later found out, had someone else waiting for him - someone he actually loved. But he said yes too, because his uncle - the man who raised him after he lost his parents - asked him to. A year, we agreed. A year of pretending. No expectations. No intimacy. No emotional strings. Just two people performing tradition so the noise would stop. And I was fine with that. More than fine, actually. I didn't want love. I didn't want mess. I wanted space to breathe and be left alone. But then, something changed. It wasn't dramatic. There were no candlelit moments or sudden heartbeats. It was subtle - the way he started looking at me like I wasn't just a deal. The way my name sounded different coming from his lips. The way I began to notice his silence... and miss it when it wasn't there. I didn't mean to fall. And I don't think he meant to either. But here we are - trapped in a marriage neither of us wanted... now tangled in feelings neither of us planned for. And for the first time in my life, I'm not so sure I want to be left alone anymore.
Forever yours by antisocial-bee
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Book three in the forever series.
ROYAL HEIRS✔️ by zahratusSahara
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{#1 in Royal chaos🥇} Royal heirs is a book centered on royalty and it's ethics. It touches a lot of royal kingdoms but it's an entire work of fiction.
𝓑𝓤𝓢𝓘𝓝𝓔𝓢𝓢 𝓐𝓕𝓕𝓐𝓘𝓡💦 by Hanan_see
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"Follow me," Ibrahim says turning to Aisha "To where?" she asks "Just come, don't make a scene," Ibrahim says quietly this time. Aisha reluctantly agrees and follows Ibrahim into the elevator. His secretary and bodyguards follow after him... "Take the next lift." He says and the door closes. "Where are we going?" Aisha asks looking concerned "Must you ask a question all the time?" he asks without looking back at her "Why won't I ask? answer me!" she whines Tap 'READ' to find out more You won't be able to understand till you read this amazing story...
𝐁𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐓💕𝟐.0 by Hanan_see
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Two strangers carry scars the world cannot see. Zainab Abdullahi Garo, Once trapped in an abusive marriage that nearly cost her everything, she rebuilt herself from the ground up. Now she leads with discipline, intelligence and an iron fist. She owes it to herself never to break again and to stay strong, for herself and her only son Faisal. Umar Nazir Bello has mastered the art of running from his own grief. After losing the woman he planned to spend the rest of his life with, he buried himself in work, shutting out every emotion except responsibility. Relationships, love, even softness became luxuries he no longer allowed himself to touch. Their worlds collide through a postponed business meeting, one that begins with tension, resistance, curiosity, and unexpected recognition. Neither of them is looking for a connection. Neither believes they deserve one. Yet their paths keep crossing like mixed up cables, pulled together by business, circumstance and something neither of them is ready to name. Between boardrooms, unspoken grief, and the heavy expectations of family, two guarded hearts will learn that healing doesn't always arrive gently... sometimes it comes in the form of someone you never planned to meet. This is a story of rebuilding, of strength, of faith, and of a love that grows where pain once resided. Join Umar and Zainab on this bittersweet journey.... 💖🔥🌺✨
JAUDAH by Ishamoha
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26 year old young arrogant multi-millionaire Zain Kamaluddeen hasn't met the lady who has reached his standards. 17 year old Jaudah Suraj's life revolves around reading and being happy. Her go-to phrase has always been 'The key to happiness is realising that you are in complete control of how happy you are.' What happens when she is proved wrong? Tension will rise, happiness will turn to sadness and fear of what will become of her is intilled on her when she's asked to marry Zain.
FOREVER DESIRED  by antisocial-bee
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Book six in the forever series
Mr Al-Arab and I  by missinvisiblewrites
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Mr. Al-Arab and I is a poignant exploration of love's unpredictable nature, the power of reconciliation, and the growth that arises from even the most difficult relationships. It reveals that sometimes, the most challenging bonds can evolve into the deepest connections, and that true love involves not only learning to love another person, but also learning to love oneself. The novel centers on Manal and Bashir,despite a history of constant bickering and stark differences, are thrust together in an arranged marriage. Their relationship begins as a clash of personalities, with every interaction marked by tension and conflict. Initially, their marriage is a compromise-a union forged out of necessity, rather than affection. Bashir, driven by his desire to protect and provide for his daughter whose mother has been taken by the cold hands of death claims deep love for Manal. What starts as a facade gradually evolves into something real. Over time, as they navigate the trials of marriage, Bashir's feelings for Manal grow, and the two begin to discover a deep, unexpected connection. But love does not come easily. The path to happiness is fraught with challenges. As the initial thrill of their union fades, they find themselves facing the complexities of everyday life, and their relationship once again feels like an emotional battleground. In the end, Mr. Al-Arab and I is a journey of personal growth, forgiveness, and the profound realization that sometimes, love emerges where we least expect it-through conflict, vulnerability, and the willingness to evolve together.