Amaka Azie

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Amaka Azie is an award-winning author of romance fiction set in tropical West Africa.

She explores the beauty and intricacies of the continent in her sweet and sensual love stories.

Born and raised in Nigeria, West Africa, she developed a passion for reading at the age of twelve. Her interest in writing began in secondary school when she joined the press club.

Her books showcase bold and exciting female and male main characters with compelling storylines, and her active imagination has captured the interests of many.

Apart from getting lost in creating fascinating fictional characters, Amaka enjoys reading, painting and travelling with her family. She lives in the United Kingdom with her husband and daughters and where she also practices as
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Amaka Azie My favourite fictional couple... Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert from the TV show "A different World"

I loved their relationship which started from h…more
My favourite fictional couple... Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert from the TV show "A different World"

I loved their relationship which started from hate/dislike to a profound love and connection. Whitley gave up her comfort to be with Dwayne, a struggling student and later, engineer. She pushed him to become a confident, successful man and he challenged her to become more grounded, down to earth...
And when he stopped her wedding to the wrong man with the words, "Whitley, I love you!"... wow... I think that was one of the most romantic moments in TV history. (less)
Amaka Azie My favourite fictional couple... Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert from the TV show "A different World"

I loved their relationship which started from h…more
My favourite fictional couple... Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert from the TV show "A different World"

I loved their relationship which started from hate/dislike to a profound love connection. Whitley gave up her comfort to be with Dwayne, a struggling student and later, engineer. She pushed him to become a confident, successful man and he challenged her to become more grounded, down to earth...
And when he stopped her wedding to the wrong man with the words, "Whitley, I love you!"... wow... I think that was one of the most romantic moments in TV history. (less)
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🌸 Big News! My Young Adult Debut The Girl in the Picture Releases on October 10

Hey everyone! I’m beyond excited to share that my very first Young Adult novel, and my traditional publishing debut, is finally here!

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Such a cutesy romance novel! The chemistry between Ivy and Nicholas is fantastic. Add in an ancestry hunt and several sweet moments between the couple, and you get a story that keeps you blushing from start to finish. Highly recommend.
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Such a fantastic read!

I started this book not quite sure where it was going, but the moment I began to suspect the direction of the journey, I became increasingly intrigued. It’s a captivating story about two hairdressers who meet and move in togethe
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"This is such a solid YA story. It had me smiling, swooning, wiping silent tears, and laughing out loud, and it's also packed with many life lessons. I really wish everyone, especially teens, young adults, and married couples who plan to migrate would" Read more of this review »
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This book!

The writing was brilliant.
The flow was captivating.
The plot was solid.

And honestly, I’m glad it was written by a man.

It only affirms that many men genuinely believe violence against women is justified in some form or another. They believe a
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