When Amina Etsu defies her father's wishes and joins a cultural exchange program in the mysterious desert city of Tadem, she believes she’s chasing her dreams—but the desert has other plans.Far from her familiar world in Galan City, Amina is swept into the breathtaking beauty and hidden dangers of the Sahara. Her guide, Ishak—a soft-spoken Tarik tribesman with a poet’s soul and a stormy past—becomes her unexpected protector and the keeper of secrets buried deeper than the dunes.As tradition clashes with desire and a single forbidden photo threatens to unravel their fragile bond, Amina must choose between returning home to safety—or staying to fight for a love that was never supposed to exist.Will the desert swallow her heart—or awaken it?Across the Sahara: African Love Story is a gripping tale of passion, culture, and the quiet power of rebellion. Perfect for readers who crave intense emotion, forbidden romance, and heroines who dare to write their own story.

When billionaire heart surgeon Dr. Andrew Yisa is forced to attend his daughter’s school event alone — again — he’s reminded just how broken his family has become since his glamorous ex-wife, Jessica, walked out on them.So when five-year-old Precious begs for a “pretend mommy” to fill the emptiness, Andrew makes a shocking decision: he hires Samantha Gana, a gentle, struggling nutritionist, to pose as his wife and Precious’s mother for three months.The deal is simple.No romance. No real emotions. No lines crossed.But life under one roof quickly becomes complicated. Samantha bonds with Precious. Andrew’s frozen heart begins to thaw. And their fake smiles start to feel dangerously real.Just as love blooms, Jessica returns — and she’s ready to reclaim her spotlight and her family by any means necessary.Can a woman hired to play a role become the one thing money can’t buy — a real mother and true love