Craving a King
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MatureComplete Wed, Aug 5, 202054m
A School Network CEO from Atlanta, is selected by an Ashanti King to build schools in Ghana. A whirlwind romance forces a choice between love and the crown.
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Ella Jenkins does not need love. She runs a successful Charter School Network with schools all over the country. When the UN accepts her proposal to develop public school options in Africa, it's her dream come true! She didn't know that dream would also include a sexy high-handed Ashanti King that doesn't take kindly to asking for anything or ANYONE twice!
Kofi Ajyei is the 14th King of the Ashanti. As one of the youngest to ascend the throne he's never had time to fall in love. He is determined to grow his nation through premier public education options. When he happens upon Ella Jenkins global education Ted Talk, he knows his country must have her. He didn't know his heart would insist he have her for himself.
How will they serve their life's purpose and each other as well? In the end, they both learn the heart craves without caution. But, Happily, Ever After is worth the sacrifice. Right?
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