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    Rent A Bae: Away to Africa, #1
    His Makeshift Fiancée: Away to Africa, #2
    New Year's Kiss: Away to Africa, #0
    Ebook series4 titles

    Away to Africa Series

    By Unoma Nwankwor

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    About this series

    He has what she desires She is who he requires.

     

    Jidenna Kalu has sworn off love after the death of his wife, determined not to go through that pain again. He's focused on being a good father to his daughter, Uju, while still making waves in the art world. When she starts acting out, his mother and grandmother decide it's time to intervene. With their own plan to find Jidenna a suitable wife of their choosing.

    Zola Westbrook is finally living the life she's always wanted as a dance director after a difficult divorce. But when family issues arise, she finds herself drawn back into the world of the Kalus–and face to face with Jidenna, the man who gave her the best night of her life before disappearing without a word.

    The circumstances between the pair lead to a marriage of convenience. Despite their best efforts to keep things casual, Jidenna and Zola can't deny their chemistry. But as their feelings deepen, they both realize that the past isn't as far behind them as they thought. Is a suitable partner enough, or do they want something more?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherUnoma Nwankwor
    Release dateDec 31, 2021
    Rent A Bae: Away to Africa, #1
    His Makeshift Fiancée: Away to Africa, #2
    New Year's Kiss: Away to Africa, #0

    Titles in the series (4)

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      New Year's Kiss: Away to Africa, #0
      New Year's Kiss: Away to Africa, #0

      New Year's Kiss: Away to Africa, #0

      Unoma Nwankwor
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      Arinze and Jasmine are two souls drawn together on New Year's Eve. Will this be the beginning of a great adventure or just a moment in time?   This is a super short story. If these aren't your cup of tea, please check out some of my other longer projects. 

      Arinze and Jasmine are two souls drawn together on New Year's Eve. Will this be the beginning of a great adventure or just a moment in time?   This is a super short story. If these aren't your cup of tea, please check out some of my other longer projects. 

    • 1

      Rent A Bae: Away to Africa, #1
      Rent A Bae: Away to Africa, #1

      Rent A Bae: Away to Africa, #1

      Unoma Nwankwor
      5/5 - 2 ratings
      5/5 - 2 ratings

      He's an award-winning actor so pulling off this charade should be easy, right? Except he didn't count on his pretend "girl" being... her. Arinze Kalu The continuation of the Kalu name lay on my shoulders. At least that's what my grandmother claims. And she's on a mission to ensure it won't die there. I wasn't planning on visiting Nigeria anytime soon, so I'd been doing a pretty good job of tap dancing around her threats to find me a wife. After a scandal that almost engulfed me at the beginning of my career, I'm determined to take my time choosing a partner. Between establishing my company, filming, press, and traveling for my new movie, I simply don't have that time. Now, my sister is getting married, and I'll be face to face with my grandmother. If things had worked out with the caramel goddess I met on New Year's Eve, I probably would've been good. Since it didn't, my cousins suggest I rent a bae. Jasmine Bowman My life is a bad horror film and I'm ready to change the channel. Between my job where I'm overworked, underpaid, and skipped over for promotion and my tired, played-out situation with my boyfriend, something had to give. Let's not forget Mr. Butterscotch who I met on New Year's Eve. I could've bet money there was a vibe, but I guess not. I tell myself, I don't need him anyway. I need my mind to get the memo because my more immediate priority is to stop being a disappointment to the Bowman name. I'm getting back into the director's seat of my life. The cost, however, isn't cheap. I need money and my best friend has the craziest idea.

      He's an award-winning actor so pulling off this charade should be easy, right? Except he didn't count on his pretend "girl" being... her. Arinze Kalu The continuation of the Kalu name lay on my shoulders. At least that's what my grandmother claims. And she's on a mission to ensure it won't die there. I wasn't planning on visiting Nigeria anytime soon, so I'd been doing a pretty good job of tap dancing around her threats to find me a wife. After a scandal that almost engulfed me at the beginning of my career, I'm determined to take my time choosing a partner. Between establishing my company, filming, press, and traveling for my new movie, I simply don't have that time. Now, my sister is getting married, and I'll be face to face with my grandmother. If things had worked out with the caramel goddess I met on New Year's Eve, I probably would've been good. Since it didn't, my cousins suggest I rent a bae. Jasmine Bowman My life is a bad horror film and I'm ready to change the channel. Between my job where I'm overworked, underpaid, and skipped over for promotion and my tired, played-out situation with my boyfriend, something had to give. Let's not forget Mr. Butterscotch who I met on New Year's Eve. I could've bet money there was a vibe, but I guess not. I tell myself, I don't need him anyway. I need my mind to get the memo because my more immediate priority is to stop being a disappointment to the Bowman name. I'm getting back into the director's seat of my life. The cost, however, isn't cheap. I need money and my best friend has the craziest idea.

    • 2

      His Makeshift Fiancée: Away to Africa, #2
      His Makeshift Fiancée: Away to Africa, #2

      His Makeshift Fiancée: Away to Africa, #2

      Unoma Nwankwor
      5/5 - 2 ratings
      5/5 - 2 ratings

      A serendipitous encounter A relentless press A makeshift plan In anticipation of retirement, NBA point guard, Cheta "Nyce" Kalu is on a mission to clench an opportunity very few have been able to. For that to happen, he needs to clean up the rebellious reputation he's known for. All is going well until it isn't. Just when Cheta thinks he's on the right path, he's thrown off course by an ironic twist of fate. In the eyes of her parents, nothing Reign Davis does can erase her teen mistakes. The opportunity to partner with Coleman Hospitality, a reputable Black brand might do the trick. That's until she gets caught in a scandal, she didn't see coming. A kismet mix-up merges their paths in a way neither of them expects. Now, they must agree on a makeshift arrangement to achieve what they both want. Will they be able to trust each other long enough to see it through?

      A serendipitous encounter A relentless press A makeshift plan In anticipation of retirement, NBA point guard, Cheta "Nyce" Kalu is on a mission to clench an opportunity very few have been able to. For that to happen, he needs to clean up the rebellious reputation he's known for. All is going well until it isn't. Just when Cheta thinks he's on the right path, he's thrown off course by an ironic twist of fate. In the eyes of her parents, nothing Reign Davis does can erase her teen mistakes. The opportunity to partner with Coleman Hospitality, a reputable Black brand might do the trick. That's until she gets caught in a scandal, she didn't see coming. A kismet mix-up merges their paths in a way neither of them expects. Now, they must agree on a makeshift arrangement to achieve what they both want. Will they be able to trust each other long enough to see it through?

    • 3

      A Suitable Wife: Away to Africa, #3
      A Suitable Wife: Away to Africa, #3

      A Suitable Wife: Away to Africa, #3

      Unoma Nwankwor
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      He has what she desires She is who he requires.   Jidenna Kalu has sworn off love after the death of his wife, determined not to go through that pain again. He's focused on being a good father to his daughter, Uju, while still making waves in the art world. When she starts acting out, his mother and grandmother decide it's time to intervene. With their own plan to find Jidenna a suitable wife of their choosing. Zola Westbrook is finally living the life she's always wanted as a dance director after a difficult divorce. But when family issues arise, she finds herself drawn back into the world of the Kalus–and face to face with Jidenna, the man who gave her the best night of her life before disappearing without a word. The circumstances between the pair lead to a marriage of convenience. Despite their best efforts to keep things casual, Jidenna and Zola can't deny their chemistry. But as their feelings deepen, they both realize that the past isn't as far behind them as they thought. Is a suitable partner enough, or do they want something more?

      He has what she desires She is who he requires.   Jidenna Kalu has sworn off love after the death of his wife, determined not to go through that pain again. He's focused on being a good father to his daughter, Uju, while still making waves in the art world. When she starts acting out, his mother and grandmother decide it's time to intervene. With their own plan to find Jidenna a suitable wife of their choosing. Zola Westbrook is finally living the life she's always wanted as a dance director after a difficult divorce. But when family issues arise, she finds herself drawn back into the world of the Kalus–and face to face with Jidenna, the man who gave her the best night of her life before disappearing without a word. The circumstances between the pair lead to a marriage of convenience. Despite their best efforts to keep things casual, Jidenna and Zola can't deny their chemistry. But as their feelings deepen, they both realize that the past isn't as far behind them as they thought. Is a suitable partner enough, or do they want something more?

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