Peju faces difficult times in the days following her misunderstandings with heartthrob, Abdul Layeni. Her spirit is broken, her will damaged, but her passion for God is what keeps her going. Femi shows himself to be a true friend and extends a shoulder to cry on, but will this show of comfort and Peju’s vulnerable stance lead to more? This is especially when long time secrets come to light and threaten to rock her world. 
I’ll keep loving you brings you to the doors of loving relationships with promises for something fresh, deeper and never ending.

I'll Keep Loving You

30-year-old Adetoke is an up-and-coming fashion designer who enjoys the thrills of colours and frills. She's always loved the idea of creating unique designs that match the eclectic tastes of her clients. But there's only one thing missing in her life; her perfect match. Or rather, her missing shoes.

A marriage proposal crossed her path several years ago with a man she loved, but back then, marriage was the farthest thing on her mind. Did she miss out on love? Do her poor connections in relationships mean she's cursed?

With These Shoes I Thee Wed

Jadesola’s dream is to be married with two kids at 33, building her home and cozying up with hubby, as she endures late nights with the kids awake during the holidays. That’s her dream, but that hasn’t happened.

As she’s thriving in her work life, she knows being in a relationship wouldn’t be easy just as marriage too, but she’s ready to ride the waves. Desperate for something new, and tired of unrequited love, she considers online dating which she has never done before.

Between finding lè boo, and working through a career defining case, she goes through different hurdles that threaten to knock her off her path. When love, knocks on her door, she meets a man who seems to have everything she could ever want in a husband but will there be one thing wrong that will threaten their love?

When a shoe pinches, it’s either you change it or go with the flow. Will she barrel through with the lessons or throw in the towel and settle for less?

Now You Know Where it Pinches

Almost everything in Shola's life seems to be falling apart. With a rain of emotions breaking him, Shola faces the temptation of returning to his past life of women and alcohol, yet no matter how sweet it was, he must also remember it's a past that almost cost him his life. But will Tobi's long kept secret be the final blow that pushes him over?

Tobi is fed up with the deception that is her marriage after hiding her true sexuality for years. She has only wanted one thing in life: freedom. And she's so close to getting it. The itch to leave her husband for a woman appeals to her day by day. One thing is clear, she must also deal with the consequences of her actions when everything comes crumbling.

This is one story of crumbling hearts and, a touch of hope.

Crumbled

Jadesola and Christina have one thing in common, they are hoping to end their current season with a bang. But as with life generally, there are always disappointments and delays. However, God's love goes over and beyond.

When Jadesola meets gorgeous Canadian neurosurgeon, she can't believe God made their paths cross, even from across continents. However, long-distance puts a strain on the best of relationships and it doesn't help much when a certain man strolls into her life and leaves her confused about what to do.

Christina has always been a huge fan of romance and happy-ever-afters. Unexpectedly getting pregnant and breaking up with her long-time university boyfriend gives a blow to her dreams. Will she be able to find new love and her purpose before her life transforms post-birth?

Will they keep holding on despite their curveballs or move on with life as they deem fit? In Where Are The Heels, prepare to discover God while you're in waiting, and toward fulfilling purpose.

Where Are The Heels: With These Shoes Book 3

The past is a tricky place. For some it’s a place to be desperately held on to, for others a place  never to be revisited.

For Micah Oramah, the pain of a profound loss has caused his faith to be shaken. Blinded by grief, he questions if serving God is actually worth it.

Tomboy and makeup artist, Zainab Baruwa-Philips is head over heels in love with God. The only cloud is her past which she is desperate to erase. However, she’ll learn that her past is a strength God is looking to use for his glory.

In Dance With Me, you’ll experience the beauty of our individuality to God.

Dance with Me

What if you're swept up in God's colourful plan that feels every bit like it sprung from a fairy tale?
When Adeniran Aremeyin suffers a severe leg injury, it threatens his career as a pro footballer. With the fear of retirement, he returns to Ondo, Nigeria, where the kingmakers appoint him as Osemawe (King) of Ondo Kingdom. While Adeniran despises anything that reminds him of his mother's mysterious death, he understands that he cannot escape his fate. With secrets and family lies exposed, Adeniran must choose whether to dwell in the darkness or welcome God's light and joy into his heart.
Every girl fantasises about being a princess every once in a while, but not everyone becomes one.
Isimeme Oboh takes pleasure in her joy-obsessed nature as a chef who recognizes life's technicolour and flavorful sides. She has always followed the rules, even when they are inconvenient. She arrives in Lagos at God's direction to chase her dreams and discover her God-given purpose while hoping for a once-in-a-lifetime swoony romance. Although her blossoming relationship with her crush, Nelson Banjo, shows the tell-tale signs of a happily ever after, she faces tough decisions in days to come.
In searching for identity, freedom, and peace amidst the chaos, will Adeniran and Isi find joy and love in playing by God's rules till the end, no matter the cost?
Yellow Hibiscus is an African Christian Royal Family Billionaire Romance Novel that can be read as a standalone.

Yellow Hibiscus

After a close brush with death, she wakes up. The life she once knew is over.

Growing up, it was ingrained in Tahira's mind to don the hat of wife and mother to perfection by fulfilling three roles: care for her family, be submissive to her husband, and remain devout to God. Yet, Tahira is devastated at her failure to fulfil one of such life's callings.

Especially after a near-death experience causes her to forget the last eight years of her life and thus, makes the simple things complicated. She awakens to a life that leaves her confused and opens her to change her valued perspective in life.
Idris has always loved a challenge. To him, there's no obstacle he can't barrel through – even when one of his past challenges involved winning the heart of his rigid college sweetheart, Tahira. In the course of the many twists and turns life tosses his way, he doesn't anticipate the hurts and frustrations that accompany his marriage. And now, with Tahira's memory loss and more – Idris is left with choices that would either set him free from his vows to Tahira or open his heart to someone new.

Is there hope of them loving each other again?

Get this African Christian Contemporary Romance and prepare to stay up late.




Love Me Again

What if the only way to discover who you are is to look for it in your scars? 
Erinma Roberts thought her life was perfect because she was the CEO of a multinational beauty corporation, had an adoring boyfriend, and amazing friends. Tragic events, on the other hand, have a way of defining who is most important and what truly matters.
Erinma picks up the pieces of her world after multiple surgeries and therapy sessions, deciding how to best move forward and appease her guilt. She realizes this is the time to ask God what He has in store for her life, but it will necessitate drastic changes that will be met with opposition.

Brown Roses

Three women searching for love in this Christmas Novella.

Every December, Mary is reminded of the heartbreaking pains her family out her through. She's determined to get over her past and embrace her feelings for her long-time crush, Joseph. But she's insecure and scared her story may chase him off.

Jumoke runs into playboy and her ex-boss, Dayo, and is shocked her long-ago feelings for him never truly fizzled out. Will she finally give him a chance at her heart when he promises to change for her?

Ever since the passing of her brother, Ariel has made one horrifying mistake after the other. She's about to become a mother but the father of her child wants nothing to do with her.

Will these three ladies have a chance at true love in the most romantic season of the year. Or will they give up on the men their hearts truly long for?

Don't Stop Loving Me

Rings and Roses . . . Rings signify marriage and Roses are beautiful to behold, but there are thorns also. This is a three-part series on marriage with the ups and downs newly-weds encounter. Will their union last or add to the number of divorces?

Rings & Roses Book One

Being a wife is more than what we may think or believe. God has expectations and the only way to know them is to learn at His Feet.
Ready to Say I Do, is a guide in becoming the woman, and wife, God wants you to be.

Ready to Say I Do?

With witty and heartfelt conversations, Eliana Afolayan shows us the importance of viewing God as more than Lord, but as a friend.

In My Conversations with God, you will see the joy that comes from freedom in being yourself with God, sharing your deepest thoughts and troubles. . . And basking in the peace from answers He alone can provide.

Talking to God is as easy as taking your next breath. He's Lord over the earth, a Friend, Lover and Father. Listen, and He will speak.

My Conversations with God

God, do you see me? Or am I just existing?

Life happens. Disappointments arises. Discouragement comes; and it's more painful when it comes from the ones you trust. Then the lies come, whispering you were and can never be good enough. 

In a world where the pressure is on to be noticed and accepted, you should know God loves and chooses you. He chooses you all the time. Don't live in the wake of insecurities and let depression weigh you down. 

He Sees Me will show you how to fight to get victory over the lies of the enemy and truly see yourself the way God sees you.

He Sees me

What if all you have ever known is unrequited love, would you know when a second opportunity at love presents itself?

Tito Jacobs has worked her entire life to maintain her lifestyle as a party lady by night and a lifestyle influencer by day. As she is hit with surprising news that causes her life to break apart, all attempts to hide the defects in her life are starting to fall apart. It doesn't matter that practically all young women want her lifestyle and social prestige. Tito is currently just interested in learning the real reason her mother left her and being free of unrequited love.

Strawberry Sunflowers

Sometimes first loves don't turn out the way you plan them to. . .
Beautiful, strong and confident Peju Adams has always been a woman who knows what she wants, and when she finally reunites with her teen love, Abdul Layeni - it's a dream come true. He's the kind of man she wants to be with, in fact, he's the only man she's ever known. Their love stronger than ever, she determines nothing will keep them apart again. But it seemed fate had other plans for them. In a struggle for love, will she come to realize who her first love really is?

Once Upon A First Love takes you in a journey filled with new beginnings, betrayal, disappointments, heartbreaks, pains and love.

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Once Upon a First Love

August 2018

Tope Omotosho

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Books by Tope Omotosho

I'll Keep Loving You

With These Shoes I Thee Wed

Now You Know Where it Pinches

Crumbled

Where Are The Heels: With These Shoes Book 3

Dance with Me

Yellow Hibiscus

Love Me Again

Brown Roses

Don't Stop Loving Me

Rings & Roses Book One

Ready to Say I Do?

My Conversations with God

He Sees me

Strawberry Sunflowers

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