As teenagers, Alero and Bonju fall in love hard and fast, forming a bond that defies all the obstacles in their way. But things come crashing down and their relationship implodes, leaving Alero with a broken heart and a reputation in shreds. Twenty years later, still horribly betrayed, she is unable to be in the same space with him at their high school reunion. But when opportunity presents itself, she is blinded by the desire to strike back, to hurt and humiliate him just as badly as he did to her so many years before.
But they soon discover that there is a thin line between revenge…and falling in love again.
The Writer, who became an Engineer, who became an Investment Banker, who became a Fertility Spokesperson, who became…a Writer. That has been the journey of A. T. Nwokedi, aka The Fertile Chick. A self confessed hopeless romantic, when she is not creating new characters, she devotes her time to creating memories with her husband and their three children.
Okay, this story took me on a merry go round. A romance that would have you at the edge of your seat begging for the couple to let go of the past and come together finally. Alero is in for revenge, Banju is in for love. Then, a switch and the reverse occurs … before you know it, you are diving into deep oceans and climbing high mountains with the rollercoaster of emotions that happen in their love story. Their bonding over music is so beautifully done. Not in the annoying cliche way, but in an authentic way because Alero is a radio host. The secondary characters like Destiny made the story even more fun. If you are looking for a romance novel with authentic Nigerian characters that would give you emotional hypertension, with a happy ending that makes the heart palpitations worth it, this book will do that for you. Get it as soon as it’s released and make sure you have a glass of wine when reading. You’ll need it 😊
The two main characters were a great match. I liked how the author showed the melancholy of regret in one of the protagonists. Just when you thought everything was in a neat bow things changed. It also highlighted a lot of family issues and I like how the brothers came together and were open with each other. The sins of the father.... anyway great book. Looking forward to the next installment.
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As someone who is an unapologetic lover of the second chance romance. Better still make it young love. Yahhhh! This took me on a merry go round. I was at the edge of my sit wanting to shake Gbonjubola and Alero. Like Ahn ahn ! Please na! But really you can find the love of your life at the age of 16 it’s possible. It’s not fairytale and as an avid lover of music good music!Adesuwa took us on a ride to the 80’s and 90’s with this book and the playlist. The way Adesuwa blends their love for music and how they share memories that only both of them know on cue with just a “Do you remember” How Bonju doesn’t forget a thing about Alero likewise her. There shared birthday! So many layers to this book that make it swoon worthy yet very dramatic.
"I was lying when I said it wasn't possible to find one’s soulmate at sixteen. I did. I found her…I found you. Whatever our souls are made of, Alero, yours and mine are the same. You’re my heart, my whole heart, and in a thousand years, a million lifetimes, I will fall in love with you over and over again.”
Whew! This book!!! Where do I begin?
When the book started, I already envisioned the drama and chemistry between our two main characters. But what I didn't prepare for was a deep love, the romance and the pain that comes with loving sometimes and finding it so early.
The story follows Alero and Bonju, who met at sixteen and coincidentally share the same birthday. But that is not the only thing they share. They shared a renowned passion for soul music set in the 80s and 90s, and above all, they shared a love that transcended the hurt and anger over an act of cowardice from Bonju that hung over them like a leper even after twenty years. It survived social status disparity and a type of foolishness I am yet to understand about love and oblivion. You could smell the love at their every encounter even when they were fighting.
This book captures other themes such as family drama between siblings from polygamous homes, company inheritance, polygamous marriages and their drama, work culture, financial investments, and high school and reunion shenanigans.
A lot of great scenes, but the best part was the rain. It did a number on my insides😍😍😍
The scene that got me cringing was Alero meeting Bonju's mother😨 If you know me you already know why.
I rate this book a whopping 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I didn't want it to end. I fully recommend it!!!
Lastly, I'd like to say that this author is such a talented writer. Your pieces have never fallen short of being exceptional. Well done on this one too.
PS: I received an ARC and this is my honest review of this book.
Honestly, Bonju and Alero’s relationship felt very toxic to me, and I don’t think they should have ended up together. Instead of getting back together at the end, I felt they both would have been better off walking away and healing separately.
To me, Alero was a major part of the problem. You can’t claim to forgive someone and still keep throwing their past mistakes in their face every chance you get. That feels like emotional blackmail more than forgiveness. Their relationship was exhausting, draining, and built on too much resentment.
The only time their love felt sweet was when they were teenagers. As adults, it just became messy and unhealthy. I also didn’t understand why Alero still wanted revenge after already humiliating Bonju on radio back in school. Plotting another revenge years later felt petty, childish, and unnecessary.
As for Jummai, I think she lacks self-love. It seemed like she just wanted to be the woman someone settles for, instead of being the woman genuinely chosen and loved.
And concerning Omere, yes she was mean to Alero, but expecting instant forgiveness without even apologizing properly before that dinner was nonsense.
Overall, this book frustrated me because so many relationships were rooted in pride, bitterness, and resentment instead of growth and real love.
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A Betrayed Kind of Love is a powerful reminder that first love doesn’t always end it sometimes waits, unresolved, for decades. Bonju and Alero’s story spans from teenage passion to adult resentment, shaped by betrayal, public humiliation, and a grudge carried for twenty years. Their journey from lovers to enemies and back again is messy, emotional, and deeply human. As always with Adesuwa Oman Nwokedi, the music stands out. The 80s/90s playlist elevated the story beautifully, adding nostalgia and emotional depth to every moment. This time, the music felt premium and intentional, and I loved it. Alero’s revenge plot nearly costs her a second chance at love, and watching her confront that truth was both painful and satisfying. I love how this series allows us to reconnect with familiar characters, which added warmth and continuity to the series.
And that ending? Completely unexpected and heartbreaking. 🥹💔 Once again, Adesuwa proves why she has such a strong hold on her readers, she writes love with memory, music, and emotional honesty.
🎀A betrayal kind of love.... "I was lying when I said it wasn't possible to find one's soulmate at sixteen.....". Of a truth , who would have thought, but the universe thought it sweet and lovely to gift Bonju his soulmate at that tender age. ( This got me all mushy.....I felt it on my insides when I read that line in the book🥰🥰😉)
🎀This story follows Bonju and Alero's winding path to love eventually after being apart for two decades. So many bridges and interjections, disparity in social status, hurt, betrayal, cowardice in Bonju's part, revenge plan....to a beginning of acceptance, moving on, forgiveness to LOVE...
🎀I love the themes explored in this book, family feud/dealing with polygamous situations, revenge/letting go. This was such a exhilarating read for me. I had my heart pumping whilst reading some particular scenes...😲😳.
🎀The scene that gave me chills the most(if I should say so, because there were others) would be Alero's clapback at Bonju's mum's place, what!!, I didn't see that coming...
I give this book a whopping ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ .... @adesuwaonwokedi , take your flowers🌹🌹💐💐 Ma'am,this is beautiful 👍.
NB: I was gifted this ARC and this is my honest review.
Wonderful! Adesuwa keeps raising the bar! So I wasn’t particularly looking forward to Alero and Bonju’s story from the previous series, because I sorta felt there really wasn’t much there but boy was I wrong! Where do I start from: The plot was beautifully crafted and at a point I was shocked, like am I still reading the same book! Or is it each musically themed chapter that had the most awesome song mentions ever (yes I’m an old school gal too, and I practically read this book and had my pod in my ears listening to the music as well)?
At this point, I have absolutely no words. Adesuwa should keep giving me great stories back to back. I’m here for it!!! Great book for a hopeless romantic like me and in general for anyone that loves a good fiction. 🚀
Quoting Maya Angelou…….. “ people will never forget how you made them feel...” I think Bonju thought that time had healed the wounds. Alero was still hurting! Very emotional and relatable story. The pain of loving someone and feeling betrayed is something out of this world. I totally understood Alero’s actions. But then Love Conquers! This book touches on healing and forgiveness, and like in all relationships, we need to address the issues and seek solutions and not try to sweep them under the carpet. I hope that at the end of the cuddling and emotional journey that this book brings, we will LET GO. Well done!
Alero and Bonju's love story was as beautiful as it was chaotic 😂😂😂 I assumed that Bonju would be an unserious playboy who would magically be reformed by love. I loved the fact that Bonju was a wholesome man in his own right, he just made his money in an unconventional way.
I enjoyed reading it, I could relate with the struggle that comes with learning to trust again after a deep hurt. I wanted more romance, not sex. Bonju and Alero were always either fighting, having sex or trying to rebuild. I wanted more pages with sweet romantic nothings to feed my delusions. I didn't like the fact that the book ended immediately they reconciled. The epilogue was more of a prologue for the next book.
Alero and Bonju's story is a rollercoaster of emotions. Their journey to happy after is fraught with bumps and pain as different characters pose threat and stand against their union. From business politics to family machinations, it is a struggle to happiness. The past is also a stronghold and revenge takes primary concern as Alero finds it hard to forgive Bonju for the hurt of twenty years ago. Their story shows that revenge is double edged and can destroy happiness. This is a beautiful story of second chances, reunited love and hope.
A Betrayed Kind of Love is the third book in the Malomo High Reunion Series, offering a captivating enemies-to-lovers romance that explores young love, betrayal, and rekindled relationships. The narrative centers on Alero and Bonju, who shared a profound love as teenagers, but were torn apart by a deep betrayal. Years later, fate brings them back together at a reunion, where unresolved feelings and past grievances resurface. Alero and Bonju's relationship imploded due to a deep betrayal, leaving Alero with a shattered heart and a tarnished reputation. Two decades later, the Malomo High reunion brings them face-to-face once more. Alero, still harboring feelings of hurt and betrayal, initially avoids Bonju. However, an opportunity arises that tempts her to exact revenge. Alero was a young woman deeply in love, Alero's life was upended by betrayal. Her journey involves confronting lingering feelings for Bonju and determining whether she can move past the hurt. Bonju in his youth, Bonju was passionately involved with Alero, but decisions led to their estrangement. Reuniting with Alero forces him to face the consequences of his actions and the pain he caused.This book’s narrative seamlessly weaves between past and present, capturing the intensity of young love and adult relationships. The novel explores themes of revenge, forgiveness, personal growth, and the enduring impact of first love. I totally like and recommend A Betrayed Kind of Love is for its compelling storyline and well-developed characters, highlighting the challenges and rewards of confronting past wounds.I highly recommend this book
I liked both of them and I liked the book. Although I was annoyed with Bonju in the beginning, he never really apologised well and acknowledged everything, he just believed she will fall for him and everything will be ok. Then Alero own, choosing to do revenge. The back and front was sha so much that I will have called them toxic, they go from 0 to 100 like no man's business. But honestly, I like the relatable nature of them, they break your heart and you want vengeance, she does nonsense and you run away. Adesuwa is a good story teller and I like this one from her
This story stressed me, I won’t even lie. Because what do you mean you held a grudge for 20years…. Anyways this book will have you going back and forth in your feelings, One minute you’re rooting for them, next minute you’re like please just rest abeg.
Alero came in with her own 20 years old plan, Bonju came in in love., and before you even settle In the roles starts switching.
I liked the music aspect. Played some while reading the book.
If you’re looking for a romance that will stress you small, and still somehow give you that “okay it was worth it” ending, then this is it.
It was a good read. Beautiful tale of first love gone wrong and how they found their way back together. I love how the emotions Alero felt was portrayed by the writer, the anger she felt, the bitterness and finally the love. It's a book of healing and Adesuwa conveyed the emotions both characters felt perfectly.
I love the storyline but I don’t like the little fights communication can fix This two stressed me I’m always screaming talk things out Bonju being a mummy’s boy and Hot headed Alero 3.5⭐️caused they stressed me
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I'm soooo happy that Alero(Divine) is not like most FMCs in this author's books, she's smart and focused and I'm glad she go that revenge. This book is multilayered. I love that romance is the only focus of the book. The whole trying to sway people on the company's board in favour of Bonju, the mini clash between the borthers, the music and the radio station. I just love love everything about this book. And the MCs stressed me ehn, they just kept going back and forth but it was sweet and annoying to read at the same time but still it was unnecessary and made it too long. I was rooting for Divine on the whole revenge thing but the push and pull, urghh And the sad note that ended the book. Oh my days!!
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What a roller-coaster this one was and I savored every moment of it! I especially loved seeing familiar faces and places from the Bridesmaids series make an appearance. And that epilogue? My chest can’t handle it 🥲 On to the next!
I don't believe in "The One," but sometimes two people are just better suited for each other—and Bonju and Alero are proof of that.
Bonju and Alero's story has to be one of the most emotional love stories I've ever read—so much hate, so much distrust, so much of everything, and yet love still wants to thrive. Despite all the things both of them did to each other, love still conquered!
I have to say I did not like Alero. I hated that she let what happened two decades ago define her life and decisions. I hated that she chose to repay hurt with hurt. You don't get to gamble with other people's hearts for petty reasons! But... I also understood why she did what she did.
This book was an emotional rollercoaster, and honestly, I’m just so happy that Bonju and Alero found their way back to each other.
Review O’clock - A BETRAYED KIND OF LOVE by Adesuwa O’man Nwokedi @adesuwaonwokedi
Alero & Bonju stressed me emotionally 😅 I was strictly Team Alero when the drama started & no excuse from Bonju was good enough. I initially found him to be somewhat naive, entitled, self absorbed & unempathetic. I found myself saying “thank God you know” to most of his thoughts. I wanted his revenge served on a plate of “Dracarys” even though we know Adesuwa is too much of a sweetheart to be a “Thanos”, BUT before I knew it, the hunter became the hunted, the villain became the victor, the wahala became the wahaleux…(Adesuwa, what did Bonju bribe you with? 😄). For me, this was Adesuwa’s most unpredictable love story yet & I absolutely enjoyed it. Have I mentioned how much Alero & Bonju stressed me? Gosh! They had me in my feelings; Emotions swinging like a pendulum, just when you recovered from one Gbas, you got a Gbos! At a point, I was prepared for any outcome…This book was a reminder that if you play with fire, you might also get burned, it was about patterns, self awareness or the lack thereof, the complications of polygamy, intentionality, never giving up & the fact that TRUE LOVE NEVER DIES 😍! I celebrate the genius that you are, Adesuwa. Your multifaceted nature reflected in your writing always blows my mind 🤩😍🙌🏽 Also, it’s the way you always know how to put the male outfits together (I can’t even relate 😅) I see the unisex stylist in you, Boo. As for the music in this book 😍🔥
Meanwhile, can you imagine feeling peckish at night & reading “a plate of grilled chicken, smoked ram meat and roasted corn” 😩 Adesuwa, thou shall compensate me with a lot of delicacies the day we finally meet.
Meanwhile, what was that about … at the end? Have mercy 🙆🏽♀️🙆🏽♀️🙆🏽♀️
A BETRAYED KIND OF LOVE is out on Bambooks & Amazon, People. You don’t want to miss this one AT ALL. Thanks for the opportunity to read an ARC, Beloved ❤️ I’m most grateful 🙏🏽🙌🏽🙇♀️❤️
PS: I’ve missed Erin & Emeka; I think I’ll read “The One” for Christmas 🤶🎄❤️