In the city of Kaduna and Zaria, where tradition holds power and family names carry weight, Amina Usman Suleiman dreams of freedom. A final year sociology student at ABU Zaria and the beloved daughter of a prominent Northern family, Amina has always known her life is not entirely her own. But she's in love with Yasir Ibrahim, a rebellious guy with a sharp tongue, dangerous habits, and a heart that beats only for her. Their love is fire passionate, toxic, addictive From their school days at Essence International to stolen weekends and whispered promises, they've lived in a world where love dares to challenge legacy Until Amina's father arranges her marriage to Khalid Aminu Bello the cold, mysterious heir to a powerful business dynasty. Khalid isn't interested in love either. He has wounds of his own. But duty demands obedience, and families like theirs don't ask they decide. What begins as a polite arrangement slowly begins to shift. In shared silences, small kindnesses, and late night confessions, Amina and Khalid find themselves entangled in something unexpected. Now, caught between a love that refuses to die and a marriage she never asked for, Amina must choose: The boy who holds her heart. Or the man who might help her rewrite her story. Set against the rich cultural tapestry of Northern Nigeria, A Marriage of Names is a sweeping tale of love, duty, and the cost of choosing yourself in a world built on expectations.

*** This story is now FREE!!!*** After a traumatic breakup with her college sweetheart, Aria Davenport meets an older, more sexually experienced businessman who promises to change her life forever. ***** When starry-eyed Aria Davenport discovers her long-time boyfriend is planning a future without her, she's devastated. His betrayal unhinges life as she knows it. As she tries to come to terms with her new single status, she's reminded of the charismatic entrepreneur, Phoenix Prescott, and their romantic tryst she'd rather forget. But it just so happens that Phoenix is always in the right place at the right time, and even with the 10-year age gap between them, Aria can't stop fantasizing about life with this older and more...experienced man. Can she bring herself to let love in after being burned so badly in the past? Content and/or Trigger Warning: this book contains mature language, sexual themes and suggestive content. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] 🚨Book 2, sequel ELECTRIC IMPULSE: A Bond UnBreakable is out NOW! Check my profile and save it to your reading list.♥️

Monday Layeni is a rising new adult romance author. She believes in love in capital letters, and she has an ideal man in mind and won't settle for less. Kenneth Mosely is your self-made man, entrepreneur, writer, and inspirational speaker. You name it; Kenneth has done it. The man has dedicated his life to enlightening others. He believes love is essential, but another human being isn't necessary to obtain such fulfilment. Despite this, Kenneth holds a strict checklist on his ideal, Ms. Mosely. Five minutes and a few drinks are enough for the two to establish they are absolutely incompatible, all written in bold. Yet when time and a handful of coincidences begin to play, they both find themselves wondering if they can't cross out the IN of incompatible and highlight the latter in italic. @Perfectdiversity 50Kchallenge 2021 longlister.

An Empress ripped back to the life she left behind. A Prince desperate to save his people. One child lost within another realm, the other dependent on their constant protection. Betrayed by those closest to her, Empress Alexstrayna must figure out a way to get it all back - her throne, her people, her son. Fulfilling a two-thousand-year-old prophecy, Reylor, the banished Lord Steward, has stripped Alex of her rightful rule and set in motion a chain of events even he, himself, does not fully understand. Determined to strip his brother of happiness by any means possible, his actions send Alex and Treyan back to Boston and away from the Empire they called home. Blinded by vengeance with hate running thick within her veins, the Empress must consider the ramifications of their return, for better or for worse. But when an unexpected visitor offers help assist with their attempts, Alex and Treyan need to determine how best to reclaim their Empire without more lives lost before whatever time they have left runs out. It's time to return to the Empire. Are you prepared to join the battle? ------------------- BOOK TWO OF THE EMPIRE SAGA ------------------- Cover by Fay Lane

Welcome to the Empire. Where the Prophecy is law, and betrayal is the only way to survive it. ***** Two thousand years ago, the Prophecy of Fire and Light foretold the coming of the Queen Empress who would lead the Empire into a time of peace and tranquility. But instead of the coming of a prosperous world, a forbidden love for the Empress waged a war that ravaged the land, creating a chasm between the factions, raising the death toll of innocent lives until the final, bloody battle. Centuries later, Alexandra, a twenty-two-year-old barista living in Boston, is taken to an unfamiliar realm of mystery and magic where her life is threatened by Reylor, its banished Lord Steward. She crosses paths with Treyan, the arrogant and seductive Crown Prince of the Empire, and together they discover how their lives, and their love, are so intricately intertwined by a Prophecy set in motion so many years ago. Alex, now the predestined Queen Empress Alexstrayna, whose arrival was foretold by the Annals of the Empire, controls the fate of her new home as war rages between the Crown Prince and Lord Steward. Either choice could tear her world apart as she attempts to keep the Empire's torrid history from repeating itself. In a realm where betrayal and revenge will be as crucial to her survival as love and honor, Alex must discover whether it is her choice - or her fate - that determines how she survives the Empire's rising conflicts. [[ 2016 WATTYS WINNER ]] ------------------- BOOK ONE OF THE EMPIRE SAGA This is a FREE STORY with PAID BONUS CONTENT ------------------- Cover by Fay Lane

Forbidden Romance: so expect some forbidden elements. Celia "Cece" Cedric is a nerd. She is at the top of her class and hides comfortably behind her big glasses, but they can't hide her pretty face from the handsome young teacher who's returned to teach AP Literature to the most qualified seniors in their mediocre school. Two years ago when he had first taught her, she had a massive crush on him that she thought she had overcome... but he still has those deep blue eyes and that perfect rock hard body every female student is lusting over. As if it isn't hard enough for her already, he asks his most talented student if she can help him tutor others, bribing her with recommendation letters. She's too kind to refuse, but she's determined to fight her feelings. Making matters worse, her brother's teammate's usually harmless taunts are getting dangerous and demanding. The only person who's there to keep her safe is Mr. Jamie Gallagher, and he shouldn't be there in the first place, but he can't stay away...

It's not everyday that you get asked by a multi-billionaire man to marry his son. One day when Abrielle Caldwell was having the worst day of her life; the son of a multi-Billionaire bumps into her making her drop her books outside of school. Not knowing he was Ace Daniels, she threw all her anger out at him, and Ace ended up picking up her books for her. When Ace's father sees the first time that his son obeyed, he knew Abrielle was the girl that could tame Ace.

Settled into some semblance of a normal life, Henley Linden tries to catch up to everyone else her age. Between dating millionaire Bennett Calloway, working as his assistant, finishing her degree, and trying to figure out what she wants to do with her life, she has little time for outside drama. But as she's brought into the limelight, it also brings her unwanted attention. When strange notes began being left for her, and someone begins sending pictures of herself to her, she tries to ignore it, desperate to continue living a normal life. But when the mysterious stalker takes it a step further, she is forced to face them. Bennett Calloway thinks his life is going his way for once, but worries when it will all come crashing down again. With family issues put behind him, he tries to focus on rebuilding his company and strengthening his relationship with Henley. However, Bennett soon realizes that Henley and his differences go beyond just how they view the world. Not everyone is happy with millionaire Lee Calloway assuming the position of chairman after ousting his mother from the position. Not his imprisoned mother, not the shareholders, and most certainly not his boyfriend, Henry. Afraid the past might repeat itself, Henry worries over Lee's dedication to his job and wants him to take it easy. Afraid of too much work falling to his little brother who has finally found some happiness in life, Lee overexerts himself, stretching him out thin to keep everyone happy. Whether it takes a toll on his relationship or not. When a dream opportunity comes up for Ariana Sosa, she has to decide whether to stay with her best friend Henley and the two men rivaling for her love or to move away to follow her dreams and leave everything behind. But everyone's lives are disrupted as a person from the past reappears, setting off a domino effect that no one can stop.

II FEATURED II "What if? Just for tonight, we gave in?" "I'm going to make sure you can never get me out of your mind after tonight." I felt her back arch as she shivered at my words. We shall see if after tonight she still only wants one night, I smirked against her skin. ---.--- Riley Diaz is a hardworking young woman who became responsible for caring for her two younger brothers when her parents tragically got deported. After a tiring day at work, she runs into her handsome new neighbor Noah, who is looking to make a fresh start. When Riley kindly offers to help him finish moving in, neither of them expected that she would end up breaking a 15k computer. Knowing that she can't afford to pay him back she decides to strike a deal with her good looking neighbor. The deal will make her dive into a world of games that she had long forgotten. Currently Editing, + denotes edited 2021- Featured in Wattpad's Community Curator: @grendelthegood list 5/2021 - Ranked 20 in #Romance 5/2021 - Ranked 11 in #NewAdult

Alacrimia in Layman's terms is the congenital inability to produce tears. Some places in Africa have their norms and beliefs wrapped around age-old, blind superstitions. Especially the rural communities. So when a young girl comes from the city to the village, and it is discovered, through a series of unfortunate events, that she won't cry, even when induced, things take a downward spin for her, as she finds herself from Osun State to Kogi State, and then Enugu State. © This book is a work of fiction. •°•°•° 🏆 Honorable Mention in The Ruby Awards 2019 (4th place) #WattNigeria #WattysNG2020 Updates on Weekends.