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Five-Star Seduction by Louise Make

sapphirepress — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:28:52 +0000

Five-Star Seduction

Langalethu Cima is young and ambitious – the perfect candidate to take on the demanding world of marketing. When she steamrolls her way onto the marketing campaign for the Rhadebe Omni-Chic Hotel, she isn’t prepared for the magnetism of CEO Lazola Rhadebe.

Determined to make Langa his, Lazola introduces her to a world of luxury and love, forcing her to re-evaluate her priorities. But fiercely independent Langa is equally determined not to be a rich man’s plaything. Can Lazola convince her that he desires more than just seduction? Will Langa allow herself to think with her heart just this once?

Mr Not Quite Good Enough by Lauri Kubuitsile

sapphirepress — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:25:06 +0000

Buy now at Kalahari.com.

Gorata Kwadiba has a plan. By the time she turns thirty in two years’ time, she wants to have made her mark as a Public Relations Officer, and to have married a successful man.

Ozee certainly doesn’t fit into her plans. However charismatic and handsome he is, Gorata can’t get over the fact that he’s a petrol attendant. She wants a man with drive and ambition. But Ozee is persistent and Gorata finally agrees to go on a date with him. It doesn’t take long, though, for Gorata to realise that there’s more to Ozee than his charm and good looks.

Love’s Courage by Mokopi Shale

sapphirepress — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:33:09 +0000

: Love’s Courage

Available at Kalahari.com and CNA.

Twenty-nine-year-old Lesego Khumoetsile has no intention of getting into a serious relationship. She has big plans of creating a cultural retreat where the young and trendy can take a break from the bustling pace of Jozi to learn about their heritage. Bumping into Kenneth Tumaole won’t distract her from her goals, not even when they start a steamy romance that leaves them both gasping for breath.

When Lesego applies for funding for her project, Kenneth is assigned as her head financier, but their attraction is too strong for them to stay away from each other, despite the potential conflict of interest. Then a media scandal erupts which drives them apart. Will Lesego have the courage to put aside her pride and accept Kenneth’s love?

A steaming hot romance for the modern woman.

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Dance of the Heart by Sibusiswe Dhuwe

sapphirepress — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:14:23 +0000

: Dance of the Heart

Available at Kalahari.com and CNA.

Burned out at twenty-seven, Nomvula Nkosi quits her job as a senior investment analyst at the JSE in search of a new start. She is soon offered a job as a nanny to Daniel Modise’s three-year-old daughter, though Nomvula is nervous and unsure about such a big change. But caring for little Mpho turns out to be so renewing and fulfilling that Nomvula even starts modern jazz dance classes for the first time in ten years.

Then there’s Mpho’s dad. CEO of Modise Electronics, Daniel Modise is charming and suave. But with a young daughter and a scheming ex-wife, does Daniel really have room in his life for another woman?

A tale of love and new beginnings.

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Love on the Menu by Lerato Matsaneng

sapphirepress — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:08:03 +0000

Love on the Menu

Available at Kalahari.com and CNA

Lebo Mokoena is an entertainment reporter for a popular daily newspaper.

Tired of the nine-to-five routine, she’s determined to start her own catering business with her mother and aunt. Then she’s introduced to Molemo Tladi at a party in Sebokeng.

The local “it” guy and a successful businessman, he’s the perfect man to guide her in setting up her business. Lebo is keen when Molemo offers to mentor her.

Soon however, Lebo discovers he’s perfect for more than just mentoring. If only he could realise that she’s not after his money.

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Sapphire romances now available at Kalahari.com

sapphirepress — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:11:41 +0000

Sapphire Press’s romance novels are now available on Kalahari.com.

A Prince for Me

Her Forever After

Beauty and the Broker

Can He Be The One

Poetry of Love

…and many more!

Poetry of Love by Tshego Monaisa

sapphirepress — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:22:49 +0000

: Poetry of Love

Available at Kahalari.net and bookshops.

Trust-fund baby Mmule Kutlwano loves poetry, writing and photography. With her dreadlocks and penchant for second-hand clothing, she doesn’t want a mainstream job – but her “alternative” lifestyle does not impress her family. She lives with her older sister who is a sophisticated lawyer with a wealthy boyfriend, just the type her mother approves of. Secretly, Mmule has to admit that her high ideals aren’t making her happy – for once she’d like to be the ideal daughter too.

Then she meets mysterious Kabelo Lefika, coffee-shop owner and part-time musician. The chemistry between the two artists is undeniable. Should Mmule follow her heart once more and take her dying father’s advice to not let anyone dictate how she should live?

Beauty and the Broker by Cheryl Ntumy

sapphirepress — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 07:30:46 +0000

Beauty and the Broker

Available at Kahalari.net and bookshops.

Melody Nyathi has big plans for her future. For now, the ambitious twenty-eight-year-old is a beauty therapist at the plush Imbali Spa in Cape Town, but Melody dreams of one day opening a beauty spa for ‘ordinary’ women. If she’d only stop trying to take care of everyone around her, perhaps she could make her plans reality . . .

Then Melody meets insurance broker-cum-business owner Thabiso Gumede, and her heart melts. Their love blossoms almost overnight and Thabiso tries to encourage Melody to reach for her dreams. But does he really want her to succeed or does his jealousy of her male clients have anything to do with it? And should Melody yield her independence to Thabiso to take up an offer that few could refuse?

Her Forever After by Nani Khabako

sapphirepress — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:12:34 +0000

Her Forever After

Available at Kahalari.net and bookshops.

At twenty-eight, beautiful and independent Tumi Vika has made her mark in the glossy world of magazines. But despite all her success she is still haunted by Mandi Mabandla’s abandonment seven years ago.

Now Mandi is back from his world travels, as famous for his political commentary as for his high-profile affairs. Tumi is determined not to be part of Mandi’s harem, but Mandi seems to have other ideas.

Will Tumi be able to resist Mandi’s charm? Or will she succumb to his promise of forever after?

A Prince for Me by Nolo Mothoagae

sapphirepress — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:01:10 +0000

A Prince For Me

Available at Kahalari.net and bookshops.

Orefile More is an award-winning art director, but she’s exhausted. After five years of slaving away nonstop she’s ready to swop the Joburg buzz for a long-overdue holiday at home in rural Lehurutshe. But her plans for relaxation are jinxed. Prince Odirile Mokgatlha has forsaken the back-stabbing world of politics to return to his sleepy home village. Tired and disillusioned, he never wants to have anything to do with politics again.

A land claims conflict with a local farmer forces Odi and File to work together – intimately – and they fall hopelessly in love. With two exes scheming to keep them apart, can File trust her prince enough to let him sweep her off her feet?

farmer forces Odi and File to work together – intimately – and they fall hopelessly in love. With two exes scheming to keep them apart, can File trust her prince enough to let him sweep her off her feet?