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Member Since: Aug. 14, 2018

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Kiru Taye

Biography

As a lover of romance novels, Kiru wanted to read stories about Africans falling in love. When she couldn’t find those books, she decided to write the stories she wanted to read.

Kiru writes passionate romance and sensual erotica stories featuring African characters whether on the continent or in the Diaspora. When she's not writing you can find her either immersed in a good book or catching up with friends and family. She currently lives in the South of England with her husband and three children.

Kiru is a founding member of Romance Writers of West Africa. In 2011, her debut romance novella, His Treasure, won the Book of the Year at the Love Romances Café Awards. She is the 2015 Romance Writer of the Year at the Nigerian Writers Awards.

Where to find Kiru Taye online

Website: http://www.kirutaye.com/
Twitter: @kirutaye
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: http://www.kirutaye.com/blog

Series

Viva City FC Books by
Viva City FC is a fictional professional football club based in Viva City, North London in England. The club competes in the Championship, the second tier of the English football league system. The series follows our dedicated players who strive to bring the best of football to their fans and are committed to making a difference both on and off the pitch.
Against the Run of Play
Price: $4.99 USD.
Yadili by
The dark mafia romantic suspense series by Kiru Taye.
Prince of Hearts
Price: Free!
Killer of Kings
Price: $2.99 USD.
Bad Santa
Price: $0.99 USD.
Rough Diamond
Price: $3.99 USD.
Tough Alliance
Price: $3.99 USD.
Royal House of Saene by ,
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The Kingdom of Bagumi is one of the last intact African monarch states. Treaties and alliances over several centuries have ensured their continued dominance in the region. Each generation of the powerful and proud Royal House of Saene is bound by loyalty to their family and duty to protecting their nation. However, soon, long-trusted traditions come under attack and change becomes inevitable, especially when love clashes with duty.
His Defiant Princess
Price: $2.99 USD.
His Inherited Princess
Price: $2.99 USD.
His Captive Princess
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Torn Prince
Price: $3.99 USD.
The Resolute Prince
Price: $3.99 USD.
The Tainted Prince
Price: $3.99 USD.
The Protectors by ,
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The Protectors series published by Love Africa Press. Military romance, Romantic Suspense
Healing His Medic
Price: $2.99 USD.
Unravelling His Mark
Price: $2.99 USD.
Saving Her Guard
Price: $2.99 USD.
Black Warriors by
A fantasy/urban fantasy romance series set in Africa
Scar's Redemption
Price: $2.99 USD.
Black Soul
Price: $0.99 USD.
Bound by
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A series about forbidden love and complicated relationships written by Kiru Taye. Books: 1 - Bound to Fate 2 - Bound to Ransom 3 - Bound to Passion 4 - Bound to Liberty 5 - Bound to Bliss
Bound To Fate
Price: $2.99 USD.
Bound To Ransom
Price: $3.99 USD.
Bound To Passion
Price: $1.99 USD.
Bound To Favor
Price: $3.99 USD.
Bound To Liberty
Price: $3.99 USD.
Halloween Anthologies by ,
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Be enchanted. These handpicked tales of African deities and daemons, shamans and shape-shifters will keep you spellbound page after page.
Enchanted: Volume One
Price: $2.99 USD.
Enchanted: Volume Two
Price: $2.99 USD.
Sacred Amulet by
Historical paranormal series set in Africa written by Kiru Taye
Outcast
Price: $0.99 USD.
Sacrifice
Price: $0.99 USD.
The Essien Series by
The Essien Series Blurb Secrets, Scandals, and Seduction under African skies. The Essiens are the kings of African finance. A close-knit family, their father is the patriarch of a finance dynasty that ranges from retail to investment banking spanning the African continent. Yet all is not as it seems as the brothers—Felix, Mark, Tony, Kola & Freddie —soon discover when their family is rocked by secrets and scandals. Blood ties or not, family is family. If you like your book boyfriends to be tall, dark and handsome billionaires or bodyguards, then say hello to the Essien brothers.
Keeping Secrets
Price: $2.99 USD.
Making Scandal
Price: $2.99 USD.
Riding Rebel
Price: $3.99 USD.
Kola
Price: $2.99 USD.
A Very Essien Christmas
Price: $0.99 USD.
Freddie Entangled
Price: $2.99 USD.
Challenge by
Romance series by Kiru Taye set in Nigeria
Valentine
Price: Free!
Engaged
Price: $0.99 USD.
Worthy
Price: $2.99 USD.
Captive
Price: $2.99 USD.
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Books

Against the Run of Play by
Series: Viva City FC Books, Book 2. Pre-release—available May 28, 2024. Price: $4.99 USD. Language: English. Published by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Romance, Fiction » Romance » Sports
Soccer player and reformed bad boy, Asher is not having his best season. Frustrated, he falls back on some old habits and gets away to blow off steam, where he meets the vivacious Vivi.
Tough Alliance by
Series: Yadili, Book 5. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 99,670. Language: English. Published: December 12, 2023 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
Nothing will stop Zoe from inheriting the family business. Except Maddox, who has the potential to wreck everything her father built.
Rough Diamond by
Series: Yadili, Book 4. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 85,520. Language: English. Published: March 1, 2023 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Romance, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
The complete Rough Diamond duology is a thrilling romantic suspense about finding love and family in the unlikeliest places. Sometimes priceless diamonds are formed from worthless dirt.
Suitors & Sweethearts by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 329,400. Language: English. Published: February 7, 2023 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
6 contemporary romance stories celebrating African Joy. Journey from Lagos, Nigeria to Accra, Ghana, from Curepipe, Mauritius to Las Vegas, USA, and meet swoon-worthy book baes. The happy ending is guaranteed! This limited-edition box set introduces 6 exciting and heart-warming book series by African authors. Prepare for enthralling stories of passion, love, and African joy!
Screwdriver by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 41,930. Language: English. Published: October 7, 2022 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Erotica, Fiction » Literary collections » African
Then Yahya and Oumou are stuck together as quarantine buddies, and their attraction combusts in the confines of the apartment. Soon the man so skilled at unscrewing her wheel-nut becomes the sexy hunk satisfying her every fantasy. But what happens when reality kicks in the door and their differences threaten to tear them apart?
The Future King by
Series: Royal House of Saene, Book 8. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 47,700. Language: English. Published: February 14, 2022 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Romance, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Suddenly the constrictive crown prince title is thrust upon Zik, and his partying days are brought to an abrupt halt. Now, he contends with the scorned, furious bride chosen for him and a nation at risk of falling into anarchy. Does he have what it takes to become the future king?
The Tainted Prince by
Series: Royal House of Saene, Book 6. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 49,090. Language: English. Published: October 14, 2021 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Romance, Fiction » Literary collections » African
Crown Prince Zawadi has prepared for one thing all his life—to become the king of Bagumi Kingdom. He’s driven by the need to uphold the traditions and the prestigious name of the Royal House of Saene. Until his perfect world is tainted by an assassination attempt and a woman who goes against everything he believes.
Saving Her Guard by
Series: The Protectors, Book 3. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 47,990. Language: English. Published: September 3, 2021 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Romance, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
Upstanding royal bodyguard Kojo’s primary job is to protect the prime princess of Bagumi from danger. So, when his charge vanishes from her star-studded party at a Lagos hotel, he knows his life won’t be worth living if he doesn’t find her in one piece.
Scar's Redemption by
Series: Black Warriors, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 52,720. Language: English. Published: April 2, 2021 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Romance, Fiction » Fairy tales
Born to play second fiddle, Sefu knows he’ll never be good enough to be king. When the kingdom is threatened, he puts his life on the line to protect it and earns the moniker ‘Scar’. However, he is betrayed, and his heart hardens. He becomes fixated on claiming the throne, even if it means eliminating his ungrateful brother.
Bad Santa by
Series: Yadili, Book 3. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 36,120. Language: English. Published: January 23, 2021 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Romance, Fiction » Literary collections » African
Santa abducts Gina in the middle of the night. Except this Santa is terrible—a silver fox of a tattooed fallen angel.
Killer of Kings by
Series: Yadili, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 71,870. Language: English. Published: October 2, 2020 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Mystery & detective, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
In a world where loyalties shift at the speed of a bullet and betrayal abounds, falling in love is just a death wish.
Prince of Hearts by
Series: Yadili, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 62,360. Language: English. Published: June 29, 2020 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » African American fiction » Urban life
Duke is in a high-stakes battle to keep everything he loves. And he intends to win, come Hell or high water.
Bound To Liberty by &
Series: Bound, Book 5. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 58,010. Language: English. Published: February 7, 2020 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Romance, Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Gay
James is not ready to lose his heart again, certainly not to another man who can eat his cake and have it. Ethan has fought for his country. Now will he fight for love?
Enchanted: Volume Two by , , , &
Series: Halloween Anthologies, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 64,740. Language: English. Published: October 28, 2019 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » Literary collections » African, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
FOR A LIMITED TIME: Get a FREE book when you buy a copy of Enchanted: Volume Two (Free ebook Homecoming by Kiru Taye) Email Love Africa Press.
Love and the Lawless Anthology by , , , &
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 61,770. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2019 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Urban life, Fiction » Romance » Short stories
Introducing the antiheroes of the Love Africa Press collections: Dauntless and indomitable, brutal and lethal, these dark heroes take no prisoners in their quests for retribution. And when love shines a light into their lives, they will protect their beloveds no matter the costs.
His Captive Princess by
Series: Royal House of Saene, Book 3. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 65,150. Language: English. Published: June 9, 2019 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Romance, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
The long-standing, distinguished Royal House of Saene is about to be rocked by three sexy, determined interlopers. Princesses Amira, India and Isha may have to choose between sacrificing their hearts or their kingdom. A crusading princess and a freedom fighter…a match built on conflict.
Bound To Favor by
Series: Bound, Book 4. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 63,190. Language: English. Published: April 24, 2018 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Romance, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
He doesn't want to get married again. She doesn't do families. Can they fake perfect together?
Sacrifice by
Series: Sacred Amulet, Book 2. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 15,480. Language: English. Published: March 30, 2018 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
Mating an outcast requires a blood sacrifice The gods are not so forgiving or forgetful and they will demand a high price for Ebube's and Ugo's disobedience.
Freddie Untangled by
Series: The Essien Series, Book 7. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 55,830. Language: English. Published: September 11, 2017 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Romance, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
With the odds stacked up against Kike and Freddie, is a happy future together even possible? Will they ever be out of Lekan’s reach?
Freddie Entangled by
Series: The Essien Series, Book 6. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 51,140. Language: British English. Published: March 31, 2017 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Romance, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
With a devious ex who refuses to let go, she’s going to need help—Freddie’s protection—to stay alive long enough to celebrate her upcoming birthday. And she’s going to have to give in to her dark passion for him and finally unleash the natural woman inside. If it's only sex, then what's love got to do it? This story unravels in two instalments—this is the first part.
A Very Essien Christmas by
Series: The Essien Series, Book 5. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 12,290. Language: British English. Published: December 29, 2016 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Romance, Fiction » Romance » Short stories
Catch up with the Essiens as they celebrate Christmas the very Essien way. Find out what's going on with Felix& Ebony, Mark & Faith, Tony & Rita, Kola & Tari as well as Chief & Mrs Essien. Also get a sneak peek into Freddie's love life and upcoming story. As you've come to expect from the series, there will be some sexiness and surprises in this saga. Be ready for passion and romance.
Captive by
Series: Challenge, Book 4. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 55,570. Language: English. Published: November 11, 2016 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Erotica, Fiction » Erotica » Suspense & Mystery
Anuli has plans to deal with her dark past and the only option is to escape before Tope totally consumes her.
Outcast by
Series: Sacred Amulet, Book 1. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 26,760. Language: English. Published: October 2, 2016 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
Ugo’ji is an outcast, an untouchable. Ebube a strange warrior to their lands. Mating with a human will only invite the wrath of the gods.
Worthy by
Series: Challenge, Book 3. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 66,060. Language: British English. Published: September 12, 2016 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Romance, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Some secrets can bind you. Some secrets can break you. When Tessa meets business mogul Peter, she knows their dalliance will never be serious. Try telling that to Peter who seems to only have one on mode—intense—and is single-mindedly determined to have all of Tessa no matter the emotional and physical costs.
Bound To Passion by
Series: Bound, Book 3. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 36,430. Language: English. Published: April 5, 2016 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Romance, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Bound To Passion is the prequel to the Bound Series. It has been previously published as Island Bound. Will Joshua and Christy get a second chance this holiday season?
Bound To Ransom by
Series: Bound, Book 2. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 99,400. Language: British English. Published: February 21, 2016 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Romance, Fiction » Romance » New adult
When love hurts, ransom the heart. Desire like theirs cannot be hidden and passion sizzles between Henry and Gloria. But making someone fall in love may just be a challenge too far. Bound to Ransom is a story about breaking the cycle of self-destruction, finding redemption and the powerful love that endures.
Bound To Fate by
Series: Bound, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 69,540. Language: British English. Published: January 19, 2016 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Romance, Fiction » Romance » New adult
(5.00 from 3 reviews)
A love like theirs cannot be denied. But catastrophe lies in wait and one night changes their lives forever. Bound to Fate is a story about surviving tragedy, forgiveness and the overwhelming love that pulls through against the odds.
Kola by
Series: The Essien Series, Book 4. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 66,330. Language: English. Published: June 16, 2015 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Erotica, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
When sassy heiress, Tari Essien, needs a place to escape the pressures of the hounding press, she turns to Kola Banks, a deeply scarred ex-soldier who's also the Essien chief of security. Kola can't offer Tari anything more than his protection. She's family for goodness sake, even if they share no blood ties.
Men of Valor, Books 1 - 3 Boxset by
Series: Men of Valor. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 75,020. Language: English. Published: May 25, 2015 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Historical, Fiction » Cultural & ethnic themes » Cultural interest, general
In a time when tradition dictated the lives of all, three courageous women will defy conventions and three men of honour will love them regardless.
Riding Rebel by
Series: The Essien Series, Book 3. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 89,480. Language: English. Published: January 23, 2015 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Erotica, Fiction » Cultural & ethnic themes » Cultural interest, general
He sees her as his next conquest. She sees him as the perfect scoop. They get tangled in a web of lust and deceit. Will love prevail?
Black Soul by
Series: Black Warriors, Book 2. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 22,480. Language: British English. Published: October 30, 2014 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
He will damn his soul to set hers free. Muna is only supposed to watch Tara, but when darkness comes to claim her, he will break all the rules he has lived a thousand years upholding.
Making Scandal by
Series: The Essien Series, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 66,020. Language: English. Published: September 6, 2014 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Romance, Fiction » Cultural & ethnic themes » Cultural interest, general
(5.00 from 1 review)
When a casual affair with the irresistibly smooth, tycoon Mark Essien results in an unplanned pregnancy, sassy Faith Brown finds out that making family is harder than making scandal in this sensual romance.
Keeping Secrets by
Series: The Essien Series, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Language: British English. Published: May 12, 2014 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Romance, Fiction » Cultural & ethnic themes » Cultural interest, general
Secrets, Scandals, and Seduction under African skies. The Essiens are the kings of African finance. A close-knit family, their father is the patriarch of a finance dynasty that ranges from retail to investment banking spanning the African continent. Yet all is not as it seems as the three brothers—Felix, Mark and Tony—soon discover when their family is rocked by secrets and scandals.
Her Protector by
Series: Men of Valor. Price: Free! Words: 10,360. Language: English. Published: July 24, 2012 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Short stories, Fiction » Romance » Historical » General
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
A short story sequel to His Princess (Men of Valor, 3) When a warrior’s restraint is tested, will he do his duty to the kingdom or succumb to the lure of a maiden?
Engaged by
Series: Challenge, Book 2. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 75,060. Language: English. Published: February 29, 2012 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
Three friends. Three challenges. Are they willing to risk everything for love?
Valentine by
Series: Challenge, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 30,860. Language: English. Published: January 29, 2012 by Love Africa Press. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » African American fiction » Romance
When Michael's friends set him a challenge, he is expecting a walk in the park until he tangles with feisty Kasie. Will either of them escape the encounter unscathed? Challenge Series – Three friends. Three challenges. Will they risk everything for love?

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