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The Lagos Alté Series | Book 1 She directs. He acts. Neither of them planned on falling for the enemy on set. Sola doesn't do pampered Lekki princes, and she definitely doesn't cast them. But when her indie film's funding collapses, she has one option left: Femi Alao, Nigeria's most scandal-plagued heartthrob, desperate for a role that proves he's more than a pretty face. She thinks he's hollow. He thinks she's cruel. Then the cameras stop rolling and the real thing starts right as a leaked video threatens to burn both their careers to the ground. Lagos is watching. The bridge has never felt this wide. Will they choose safety on opposite sides or burn it all down for something real?

Updates: Once every two weeks Lolade Adebayo, a young NYSC corps member serving in Abuja, visits an art gallery, she comes face-to-face with a portrait that changes her life forever. The woman in the painting looks exactly like her. The title beneath it reads: THIS IS ME. But the artist, Omolara "Lara" Ajayi, has been dead for three years. Drawn into a mystery she never asked for, Lolade begins uncovering fragments of Lara's unfinished life-hidden letters, forgotten paintings, whispered secrets, and a trail of evidence buried beneath layers of deception. As every clue pulls her deeper into a dangerous conspiracy, she discovers that Lara's death was never the tragic accident the world believed it to be. Together with a relentless detective, Lara's grieving husband, a loyal assistant, and a little girl determined to understand what really happened to her mother, Lolade races against time to expose a powerful criminal network hiding behind Nigeria's prestigious art world. But someone is watching. Someone who has killed before. And someone who will do anything to ensure the truth remains buried. As danger closes in, grief slowly gives way to healing, strangers become family, and an unexpected bond grows-not from resemblance, but from shared courage and quiet hope. In a story where every painting hides a secret and every brushstroke carries a clue, one question remains: "If you stood before a portrait wearing your face... would you dare discover who it truly belonged to?" DOPPELGANGER is a gripping Nigerian mystery thriller filled with suspense, shocking twists, emotional depth, and a beautifully slow-burning romance that proves love is never about replacing the past-it's about finding the courage to embrace the future.

THE BOY THEY GAVE UP ON Daniel, a 23-year-old university student, has been called a failure his entire life. From primary school to university, he struggles academically while teachers, classmates, and even lecturers judge him by his grades and rugged appearance. Then he meets Amara. Unlike everyone else, Amara sees potential in Daniel. She encourages him to study, become disciplined, and believe in himself. As their friendship grows into love, Daniel begins an incredible transformation-from a student everyone expects to fail to one of the most determined students in his class. But success comes with challenges. Daniel becomes obsessed with proving everyone wrong, putting his relationship with Amara and his newfound confidence to the test. After years of failure and rejection, Daniel achieves what nobody expected: he graduates from university with a Second Class Upper. The boy they gave up on finally proves that your past does not have to determine your future. A story of love, perseverance, self-belief, and becoming the person everyone said you could never be.

In the Pauses Between Us Amani has learned how to survive by staying quiet. By sitting near windows. By listening more than speaking. By becoming invisible in rooms full of noise. When Kairo arrives-calm, observant, and carrying a past he never explains-he doesn't try to fix her silence. He doesn't rush her words. He simply sits beside her, in the pauses she thought no one noticed. Between shared glances, unfinished sentences, and moments that don't need explaining, something begins to grow. But silence can protect you... and it can also keep you trapped. In the Pauses Between Us is a slow-burn coming-of-age story about being seen, finding your voice, and discovering that sometimes the deepest connections are formed in the quietest moments.

WARNING ⚠: Fun and fresh vibes only proceed with care.... Never a dull moment.... Ever wondered what your favorite author looked like? How they got their amazing book ideas? Where they come from? Well we don't bring dry vibes here. So if boring is your thing, stay out😇

society is always the number one threat for poor citizens. They are stripped to nothing, just like they own nothing. I hope you enjoy this very short story about a young lad striving to provide for his family. note: please if you can't read write ups about suicide please don't read it although it's not so detailed. Enjoy. Eyan mi (my people 😘♥)

He was 19, broke, overlooked, and tired of starting over. But he made a silent promise to himself: "Before 20, I'll become unrecognizable." Zayd Malik was just another medical student trying to survive with a heart too heavy for his age. While others chased clout, Zayd was fighting battles no one clapped for. This is not a story of overnight success. It's the slow, raw, deeply personal journey of a boy who built his future in silence. From being ignored... to becoming the man no one saw coming. A comeback story told from the future - after he's made it. Family. Faith. Empire. Peace. Built before 20. ---

For the completed version of this book, please visit Okadabooks. https://okadabooks.com/user/FareedaHaruna When he realized he was different from his family, he decided he would be different all through. He had his wall securing his dear heart not wanting anyone to thaw it. What happens when a village girl comes unraveling him? What happens when he starts falling head over heels in love? How does he push her away so his wall stands tall? This village girl also has a burden. A burden which will shock her to the core. A burden which she knows nothing about. Will they be able to stand tall through it all?

"Born for More" is a true story of struggle, faith, and the fight to rise above pain. From the streets of Rwanda to the dreams that refused to die, this is a journey of believing in yourself when the world says you can't. 🌅 No matter where you start, your story can still change everything.

When Ariana divorced her husband, she drowned in sorrow and sadness. But eventually, she pulled herself together. Now she's working, trying to move on, when fate plays a cruel trick: her ex-husband is back in her life as her coworker. Will they put their differences aside, or is hell waiting to break loose?

How do you feel for someone who can't feel for themselves?

Diamond was focused. Until love distracted her. Now, she's nursing heartbreak, carrying academic baggage, and questioning everything she thought she knew about herself - and him. A raw coming-of-age story for every girl who gave her all too soon. Diamonds Don't Break is a relatable campus love story about heartbreak, shame, faith, and finding strength where it hurts the most.

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A series of events, poured out from the depths of my heart.

A man from the past escapes the past but finds he never got far. A girl attempts to escape her life but finds she can never get far. Not until the Mad Man is gone A crazed twist on the infamous Hyde and Jekyll...

Nene is an observer with an inferiority complex and a need to belong. The world is her classroom, and "reps" is all that matters. In a pursuit to belong, she rubs shoulders with those at the very top, including the school's headboy, Saviour, whom she shares a short-lived romance. But everything has it's consequences.

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A perfect blend of imperfect characters you'll perfectly love. In search of opportunities and commitment, six African millennials find themselves spun in a web of friendship... For Richard Osita, it is titillating. But he is unsure of one thing; if giving his heart to Rayo is going to affect his booming business. Rayo, on the other hand, is quenching fires from her family's battle and doing everything in her power to be noticed socially. Loving is not a problem for her, but no one must get hurt in the process. To Mabel Okoye, it seems unbearable. Life of the party, plus size influencer; carrying on an affair with her boss, TJ, and then falling in love was not part of her plan. TJ never planned on mixing business with pleasure, but right now, he must get the lady who has pulled his strings in order. For Adebola Johnson, it appears impossible. Proud but loyal to his clique. For people like him, love doesn't come easy until he hears a cry in the dark. Tricia has never been afraid of the dark because she creates amazing memories in dark rooms. First Impressions is the first book in the Flawed Perfections series by international Bestselling Author, Margaret Adetimehin. Flawed Perfections is an African Romantic comedy of millennials who find love in peculiar ways whilst being spun in a web of friendship and commitment. With different ideologies and skin, they are bonded by one goal; find happily ever after and still maintain self.

They said he was blessed. That his name opened doors. That gold followed wherever he stepped. But no one saw the shadows that entered with him. No one heard the silence that followed his laughter. And no one warned him that some kindnesses come at a cost. Now, Obiajulum sits in the dark-rich in all the wrong things. Blind. Blamed. Alone. What happens when the house you built with love becomes a shrine of regret? When the child you fed calls your name in blood? Wretchedly Rich is a tale of beauty and betrayal, prophecy and possession- where not every guest is innocent, not every wealth is a blessing, and not every story ends with light.

✨ Durban. A city where secrets bleed into the streets. She thought she was just in love - but she didn't know she was dating a father and son. Now, betrayal, crime, and love collide in a deadly triangle. 💔 One woman. Two men. A deadly secret. 🔗 Watch the official trailer now.