Abdul Majeed Sardauna is wealthy, elusive, and untouchable. Known for his opulence and quiet dominance, he's the kind of man who walks into a room and owns it, without saying a word. Girls fall at his feet, but he never stays long enough for any of them to get comfortable. To him, they're too eager, too predictable... too easy. He craves a challenge. Zanira Abba Yusuf, brilliant, stubborn, and fiercely competitive. She has no patience for men like Sardauna, and definitely no interest in being another name on his list. Her walls are sky-high, her standards even higher, and her pride? Unbreakable. Their paths cross in the most unlikely of circumstances, one that forces them to work together, compete, and clash. Sparks fly, but so do tempers. He's used to being admired. She's used to being underestimated. And neither of them is willing to lose. But the line between hatred and longing is thin. And when secrets start unraveling, Abdul Majeed begins to question everything he thought he wanted. Because for the first time, someone doesn't just challenge him... She shakes him. And maybe, just maybe, she's the one woman who can undo the legend of Sardauna.

In the glittering sprawl of Abuja's elite circles, Amani is a vibrant force of curiosity and rebellion, drawn to the shadows others fear. When she crosses paths with Arfat-a brilliant, enigmatic man with a darkness he keeps carefully masked-her intrigue threatens to consume them both. Arfat is controlled, untouchable, and entirely uninterested in playing by anyone's emotional rules. But Amani isn't like the others. She isn't afraid of him-and that makes her dangerous. As their worlds collide in a dance of temptation, secrets, and unravelling control, Amani begins to see the cracks in Arfat's armour, and what lies beneath is both beautiful and terrifying. But love, when touched by darkness, is never simple. It is a plunge into the unknown. An abyss you choose. And sometimes, just sometimes, what you find at the bottom is light.

*Featured on @storiesundiscovered for the month of July 2021. And @AmbassadorsNG romance reading list ~The Bridal Series, Book One~ Two people. Different religion. Different beliefs. Different cultures. But bound by something inevitable. ***** Toni Davies, a famous actress whose love life has been a mess since she could remember, decides to take a break from the chaos of her life and spend some time with her best friend, her mother. What Toni didn't expect was to find herself attracted to her mother's Hausa bike man, Nasir. When certain situations arise, Toni finds herself in the northern part of Nigeria, Kano, where she has never been, only to discover that things weren't as simple as she thought and that she has been swimming in a pool of lies all along. _________ PS. I do not own most of the pictures used. Some are from my friends, and others are from Pinterest. Word Count: 75,000 ©Copyrights 2021. All rights reserved. ©MARY ADEN.

In the glittering circles of Abuja's elite, Safina Rahman had it all-wealth, beauty, intelligence, and a best friend who felt like a sister. Rukayya Khalid Ibrahim, the daughter of a powerful mogul, shared everything with her-classes, dreams, and long drives through the city. But when Safina's heart fell for a charming banker, and betrayal crept in from the one she trusted most, her perfect world shattered. Heartbroken and humiliated, Safina retreats into silence-until a surprise arranged marriage is set in motion by her aunt, intended to bring her back to life. Little does she know, the man at the other end of the aisle is none other than Rukayya's father, the devastatingly handsome, mysteriously youthful billionaire, Khalid Ibrahim. As Safina steps into a new world of luxury, power, and forbidden emotions, secrets begin to unravel. Will Safina survive the storm of betrayal, love, and twisted loyalties? Or will this twisted fate destroy everything she thought she knew? "Once My Friend, Now My Daughter" is a tale of deep friendships, brutal betrayals, and a love story no one saw coming.

Surrayya doesn't do complications. Life is sweet when you keep things simple- bake, paint, watch F1, and avoid emotional entanglements. Feelings? Too messy. Love? Too risky. She'd rather stick to what she can control: her dreams, her business, and her ever-growing collection of car facts no one asks for. Hafiz likes life structured. Numbers make sense. Investments have predictable outcomes. He has always believed that with enough discipline, life can be controlled. But lately, he's starting to realize- some things aren't meant to follow a formula, proving that even the best-laid plans can crash and burn. Their paths weren't supposed to cross. And yet, somehow, they crashed into each other-in the most unexpected place. She's all spontaneity; he's all logic. She runs from feelings; he's learning to confront them. Neither of them is looking for love, but love? It might just be looking for them. Because sometimes, the best things in life happen when you're not paying attention.

Okiemute used to be the girl with sunshine in her laughter and kindness in her heart-until the love of her life shattered her. When he left her for another woman, something inside her froze. She became distant, guarded, and done with love entirely. Determined to rebuild herself, she packed her bags, disappeared from her old life, and moved to a city where no one knew her name. In that new world, she rose from her pain and became a fierce, successful businesswoman-the kind no one could mess with. Two years later, a sudden family emergency dragged her back home. She wasn't prepared for what-or who-would be waiting for her. "Okiemute, this is Ovie... Gabriel Akweyvun and Ejiro Mary Ogba's son," her mother announced. Shock didn't even cover it. Ovie was no longer the mischievous 14-year-old boy who used to follow everyone around. He had become a man-a dangerously handsome one. Powerful. Respected. Untouchable. And somehow... also her new boss. His bluish-green eyes locked on hers with a heat she felt all the way down her spine. There was longing in them. Lust. Hunger. A silent promise that he'd been waiting for this moment just as long as she had. Leaning casually against the kitchen counter, sleeves rolled halfway up his forearms, tie loosened, top buttons undone. And the look in his eyes? Possessive. Hungry. Tender. Like he had been holding himself together all day and she was the final release. He pulled her close, lifting her slightly onto her toes as if she weighed nothing. Her fingers slid into his hair, feeling the softness, feeling the warmth of his scalp, feeling the way he leaned deeper into her touch like he'd been starving for it. Without breaking the kiss, he guided her backward toward the bedroom-one slow step at a time-giving her space to draw back if she wanted to. She didn't. She wanted him. She had wanted him all day. Her entire body was aching from wanting. And that night... They finally let desire speak freely.

Copyright © 2024. All Rights Reserved. It wasn't how she could never seem to pronounce his name, "Qasim," correctly, always calling him "Kasim" since she was young. Nor was it her innocence, which seemed to follow her everywhere, highlighted by her delicate Fulani features that could be recognized from miles away. It was her, entirely. Her very existence was the axis upon which Amir Qasim's life revolved. But when that axis was removed, his world was thrown into chaos. Being born the eldest child of the Sultan wasn't his choice, nor was becoming the next Sultan, burdened with immense responsibilities. Yet he accepted it, carrying those duties he so deeply resented. Becoming the next Sultan's wife wasn't her choice either, nor was becoming the eldest Princess of the Kubi Caliphate. So why was she forced to bear the brunt of the grudge he harbored within? Why did she have to endure the short end of the stick? From the moment she stepped into the world of royalty, she knew the path would be hard-fought. But she wasn't willing to lose. Why should she? She harbors the same hatred towards him. However, there is a saying, "The more you hate, the more you love." By Ferdeausee.

Some truths can't be spoken. Some secrets can't be kept. Moyin never thought keeping quiet could cost her life. A principled 200-level law student, she sees something she was never meant to witness - a brutal campus murder. And the killers see her too. She swears to bury the truth. But when the victim is revealed to be the beloved father of her coursemate, Tobe, silence starts to feel like betrayal. As fear tightens its grip, Moyin is pulled into a dangerous game of power, secrets, and shifting loyalties. Every choice is a risk, every word could be her last... If speaking the truth could get you killed... would you still tell it?

When Adeleke Jemimah finally joins her elder brother at Crest University; practically nothing changes. Separated from her best friends; Jemimah had to make new friends and live the best of her life but she is constantly reminded of the empty feeling and space in her heart each time she sees Bimbo and Jeremiah together. Obaniyi Micah; everyone's unofficial Daddy at CUA. A 300 level student of Civil Engineering; popular, deadly handsome, a cultist and a daredevil. When their worlds collide; Jemimah refuses to believe that a cultist would be able to fill up the space in her heart and Micah? He refused to accept the fact that he got attracted to a squeakish, pretty 100 level student who was even afraid of him. But then; when cupid shoots an arrow; it never misses.

Detan Tijani is Africa's golden boy. After an unprecedented three-year streak of being the bestselling novelist in the world and amassing colossal wealth, he returns home to Nigeria with a crucial presidential election looming. When he's put on the stand in an interview, he criticizes the powers-that-be and unknowingly sets into motion a devastating chain reaction that upends his peaceful life. Tiolu Adekeye is a beautiful anomaly. Born into the upper echelon of society, her aberrant persona has her leaving her life of comfort behind, in a self-searching quest to help the less privileged. As a physiotherapist, she's burdened with the need to make true impact and not be an inconsequential cog in an ineffective machine. However, she's in for the shock of her life, when she realizes that shuffling between her vastly different worlds is no small feat and it comes with an unbearable toll on her psyche. With Detan's newly-minted status as a socialite in the country, he inextricably crosses path with Tiolu, who proves to be an exhilarating guide into this brave new world of ostentatious intrigue and drama. And as the elections draw close, Detan finds himself at a crossroads of becoming a sellout or staying true to his beliefs, at the cost of endangering his own life and the lives of everyone he cares about. Backed into an impossible corner by the resentful henchman of a presidential candidate, Detan must decide if his reputation and everything he holds dear-is too steep of a price to pay for the salvation of his ravaged country.