When bubbly Emerson Kachi Smith starts working for the handsome Lucas Hendrix, she quickly discovers there's something hot and untamed behind his cold exterior... ***** When bubbly Emerson Kachi Smith is offered a job as the personal assistant to the cold and handsome Lucas Hendrix, she's left wondering why. After all, she has no credentials to speak of, and working for a paranoid billionaire CEO who's impossible to please is far from easy. But a few weeks into her job, she begins to realize that she can't judge a book by its cover. Left alone to discover the mystery behind Lucas's cold exterior and to tame her uncontrollable desire to comfort him, she learns they have a lot more in common than she ever thought possible. Could their two lonely hearts share the same dream for happiness? [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by April Alforque Former title 'Coffee And Papers'

The novel, Daniella, chronicles the odyssey of a teenage orphan who is raised by her grandparents in the village. She has always longed for one thing: to leave her lusterless village to explore new horizons in the city. And when the news comes that she will be moving to Lagos with Aunt Carolina, her joy knows no bounds as she thinks that she is on her way to paradise. What she, however, fails to realize is that the road leading to hell is tarred with ignorance. Amidst Daniella's helluva experience in Lagos, she meets with three teenagers in Damien College who made her stay a little less rueful - or so she thought. With these trio, friendship builds; they also break. Hearts melts; they also wrench. One thing is for sure: lessons are learned. This is a story of self-discovery, perseverance, family relationship, friendship, betrayal, sexuality, child abuse and the drama of high school.

Ruqayyah Ameen has always been her family's pride, cherished for her beauty, kindness, and unwavering dedication to tradition and religion. Strong yet sensitive, outspoken yet deeply connected to her roots, she has always followed the path her family laid out for her. But when she meets Al-Amin, her world is turned upside down. As Ruqayyah experiences the joys and struggles of first love, she must confront new emotions, challenges, and choices that will shape her future. Join Ruqayyah on a heartfelt journey of love, faith, and self-discovery as she navigates the delicate balance between family, tradition, and her own heart.

Ever wonder what its like to have a Nigerian tale a bit modernized. Well here is something you should try. . . . Its a short story about a teenage Nigerian village girl. Find out more about Nkechi and Uncle Nnamdi in this story.

A girl, just so innocent had never found love before. That was until she met him. But if they were to continue their relationship they'd be illegitimate lovers, having to hide a secret that could get him arrested. Follow the life of Octavia Zimin throughout the novel as she begins to share her life with someone mysterious. There will be obstacles in their way, problems that they'll face and decisions that'll need to be made. Will their love for one another be strong enough to pull through these?

He looked at me closely and put his hand gently on my face and formed a smile. " What would I do without you" then leaned in and planted a kiss on my lips.. And at that moment I knew I was in love with my neighbor.. Hey my names karma, I'm 17 years old and I have two beautiful sisters, Amy and Avery. My dad raised me and my sisters since my mom left us I live in a small, yet most richest town in California. Ever since I moved to Beverley Hills it changed my life forever.. I had my first love, first heart break, first fight, First two best friends. Wanna find out more ? read on..

How do you feel when you fall into the arms of a total stranger? Eva has no idea what love is,but she is willing to learn. Will Jace help her figure it out or will she be stuck in the maze of her heart.

'Not once did I think would end up in a stupid supermarket buying condoms for my boss's son!' ... Ella Lane became the personal assistant of one of the worlds most respectable business men as soon as she graduated high school, though she didn't know the extra baggage that would come with the job being his son, Harry Styles. He's flirty and charming though Ella can see right through his games as she has become accustomed to it over the past three years in which they soon develop a playful friendship. But what happens when after all this time, one of them begins to feel something just a little bit more than a mutual friendship....

It's quarter past one, the earliest hours of New Years Day, and Nora Wilton is spending it pacing the expanse of a hospital waiting room as her father is rushed into surgery after an accident. Hair a mess, teary eyes and a poofy teal blue dress, Nora knew that the outcome of this night would change everything. Just not quite in the form of a boy in a top hat and fluffy pink slippers. So it goes...

"I fell in love with a boy who doesn't know how to love."