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The Lagos Love Journal: The Ikoyi Princess
The Lagos Love Journals: The Ikoyi Princess
by Layemi O-I
This is the second in the series, the story chronicles the journey of Bella Ayo-Kessington.
Bella has recently discovered that she is part of a powerful and wealthy dynasty after years of unanswered questions about her identify. She believes that fate has given her a second chance at having a family.
Soon, she realizes that life as an Ayo-Kessington is not the fairytale she had imagined it would be. Her world is thrown into chaos when she falls in love with the most unlikely person, earning the disapproval of the people that matter to her.
She is forced to choose between following her heart and proving her allegiance to her newly-discovered family.
What should have been a simple love story becomes a full-fledged war between three families, leading to a ruthless display of blackmail, lies, betrayal and the unearthing of buried family secrets.
Will Bella let go of the lifelong luxury for a chance at happiness….where tomorrow is not promised?
by Layemi O-I
This is the second in the series, the story chronicles the journey of Bella Ayo-Kessington.
Bella has recently discovered that she is part of a powerful and wealthy dynasty after years of unanswered questions about her identify. She believes that fate has given her a second chance at having a family.
Soon, she realizes that life as an Ayo-Kessington is not the fairytale she had imagined it would be. Her world is thrown into chaos when she falls in love with the most unlikely person, earning the disapproval of the people that matter to her.
She is forced to choose between following her heart and proving her allegiance to her newly-discovered family.
What should have been a simple love story becomes a full-fledged war between three families, leading to a ruthless display of blackmail, lies, betrayal and the unearthing of buried family secrets.
Will Bella let go of the lifelong luxury for a chance at happiness….where tomorrow is not promised?
266 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2024
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About the author
'Layemi O-I
3 books4 followersOlayemi Oyo-Ita (Nee Olusoga) AKA “Layemi O-I” was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. She holds a first degree in mass communication and a master’s degree in marketing communications.
Literary Achievements
Olayemi is a published writer with three published novels in The Lagos Love Journals series. She has also featured as a columnist on various platforms including The Guardian Nigeria, BellaNaija and Today’s Woman. In 2018, Olayemi was nominated as Career Woman of the Year by Her Network.
Work Life
In her other life, Olayemi currently works as a C-Suite executive in advertising, where she tells compelling brand stories. She is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of creative marketing solutions for clients within a broad spectrum of sectors such as Financial Services, Health, Tech, EdTech, Oil and Gas, Hospitality, Social Enterprise to mention a few.
Social Impact Initiatives
During the course of her career, she has also worked on various social impact initiatives.
Some of the focus areas of these initiatives include women economic empowerment initiatives, financial literacy for children and women, raising awareness for the fight against drug abuse, blood donation drives, awareness for endometriosis, interventions for victims of gender-based violence, interventions for teachers in un(der)served communities and trainings/skills acquisition for entrepreneurs.
Personal Life
Olayemi is married and lives with her husband in Lagos, Nigeria.
Bio
‘Layemi is a writer and marketing professional. Her writing focuses on the journeys of women in living, learning and loving.
She is a self-proclaimed romantic and enjoys writing about love.
Literary Achievements
Olayemi is a published writer with three published novels in The Lagos Love Journals series. She has also featured as a columnist on various platforms including The Guardian Nigeria, BellaNaija and Today’s Woman. In 2018, Olayemi was nominated as Career Woman of the Year by Her Network.
Work Life
In her other life, Olayemi currently works as a C-Suite executive in advertising, where she tells compelling brand stories. She is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of creative marketing solutions for clients within a broad spectrum of sectors such as Financial Services, Health, Tech, EdTech, Oil and Gas, Hospitality, Social Enterprise to mention a few.
Social Impact Initiatives
During the course of her career, she has also worked on various social impact initiatives.
Some of the focus areas of these initiatives include women economic empowerment initiatives, financial literacy for children and women, raising awareness for the fight against drug abuse, blood donation drives, awareness for endometriosis, interventions for victims of gender-based violence, interventions for teachers in un(der)served communities and trainings/skills acquisition for entrepreneurs.
Personal Life
Olayemi is married and lives with her husband in Lagos, Nigeria.
Bio
‘Layemi is a writer and marketing professional. Her writing focuses on the journeys of women in living, learning and loving.
She is a self-proclaimed romantic and enjoys writing about love.
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