A NIGHT IN PARADISE
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Last published Sat, Apr 12, 2025
He painted her face before she was born.
When Amira returns to her hometown for a break, the last thing she expects is to find a mysterious artist waiting for her-one who knows her name, her past, and her soul.
Now, with the Festival of Ìrètí Ìlú approaching, Amira uncovers a love story that spans generations, a curse that refuses to die, and a truth that could either set her free... or break her forever.
One village. One night. One destiny.
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