Love on The dotted line

by Ogugua Ajayi

To keep a roof over the head of her boys, Ada Okeke has to do the one thing she swore never to do get married.

Billionaire businessman Wande Badejo needs to seal the most important deal of his life - securing a new mother for his children; and he’s willing to pay for the best.

But As their blended family begins to take shape, Ada and Wande’s fragile coexistence hinges on a frightening Is there any room in their contract for love?

From the hit Nollywood screenwriter, Ogugua Ajayi, comes a stunning debut that blends romance, family, and wit into an unforgettable modern rendition of Beauty and the Beast.

420 pages, Paperback

Published March 1, 2025

Reviews

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unconventional love story that starts out with Ada becoming a widow left with no penny and 4 children much to her husband’s delight. Her husband, though rich, left his wealth to his sister and his wife and children with nothing.

This compels Ada to take the proposal of a contract marriage Wande presents to her, after her first refusal and desire not to be tied to another man ever again. Survival is the goal.

Wande needs a nurturing figure in the life of his daughter who was ill treated by her previous guardian leading to stunted development and his son, who is bereft of motherly and fatherly affection.

They come together to form a blended family and try to make it work. First, apart and later together, with Ada’s constant pressure on Wande.

What started out as just an arrangement develops into attraction, love and friendship.

Great read!

[Juliet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished this and honestly… I really enjoyed it 😂 It was so easy to get into and just kept me reading. Not too heavy, just the right amount of lightness. Definitely one of those books I didn’t want to put down.

[Uchenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good. Finished it in a day. And I loved the epilogue.