The Ways We Fall

About the book

Three Standalone Romance Novellas A Not So Merry Christmas Samantha Ali, a thirty-two-year-old woman, is determined to fix her marriage, if not for herself then for her two children. However, she finds her world’s busiest husband in the arms of his P.A. Samantha questions what has been of their marriage and must juggle the struggle and effect on her children, finding herself and a new path. What happens when that path leads to home and brings Xander Idu, a striking Architect, termed the village’s hot carpenter, who returns to the village to start a new path? But his past may ruin what they have. Is Xander the sum of all her Christmas wishes? Or is he a repetition of her past? Love on the Bus To herself, she’s ordinary and forgettable, but to him, she’s the most captivating person in the world. Jessica Ojum has always lived in the shadow of her cooler twin. Girls befriend her for introductions, and boys see her as a stepping stone. Convinced she's unworthy of love or friendship, Jessica resigns herself to an invisible life. Until she meets Owen Nze on a bus. Owen, with his charms and undeniable good looks, is desired by everyone, but he only has eyes for Jessica. His open admiration challenges everything she believes about herself. When time acts as a barrier, will Jessica find the courage to want more than she thinks she deserves? Or will her insecurities be a disruption to something beautiful? Cupid's Menu When love is on the menu. Ashley Okoye’s dream is to be married to her boyfriend of nine years. She thinks he’ll propose on or before Valentine’s Day, now that they’re financially in a better place. He was recently promoted, and Ashley is the assistant manager at the top restaurant in Nigeria. Theodore Onyia, Nigeria’s richest and most celebrated chef, is known as The Architect of Love for his romantic hotspot, Cupid Restaurant. But behind the scenes, Theo lives a lie. He doesn’t believe in the very love he serves night after night. From the moment Ashley walked into his restaurant, Theo knew she was trouble. Though determined to keep his distance, he finds himself helplessly drawn to her. He limits their encounters, but no one tells Cupid where to aim—especially when love is on the menu. Then Theo discovers someone else is planning to propose to her. Admiring her from afar was bearable—until someone else planned to propose. Can he face his fears and fight for her heart? Or has Cupid’s arrow struck only him—leaving Ashley in someone else’s arms?