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Kiru Taye

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May 18, 1975 in Enugu, Nigeria

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About this author

Kiru Taye is a new author of historical, contemporary and paranormal romantic fiction.
As a teenage and young adult, she read a lot of books. Mostly, she loved the romantic stories for the fantasy of being swept away by dashing heroes to exotic locations. Though her reading tastes have matured since then, she still loves reading romance novels.

Having always dreamt of writing novels, she finally 'bit the bullet' in 2010. She wrote her first contemporary romance novel and submitted the first chapter as an entry to New Voices writing contest in September 2010. It was shortlisted for ‘call-back’.

She has recently completed two books in a 3-book series of historical romance novellas set in pre-colonial West Africa. The first book in the series H...more



Hello readers, it’s a new month. Gosh, I can’t believe it’s June already. The year is flying by. Are you on track with your annual goals? Me, I’ve met some of my half-year goals but off on a couple. But I’ve got a month to work through, so here’s hoping. There's still so much to look forward to this year.
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Published on June 01, 2012 05:44
Average rating: 4.26 · 54 ratings · 39 reviews · 4 distinct works
His Treasure (Men of Valor,...
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4.18 of 5 stars 4.18 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions
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Kiru said: I own a copy already but happy to attend a release party. lol
An Engagement Challenge by Kiru Taye
" The tale starts off at a thrilling and SPICY pace...the chemistry between Paul and Ijay is SIZZLING...unfortunately after awhile it slows...and I have to agree with the other reviewer that there's too much REPETITIVE dialogue going on inside the m... "
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Temptation Rising by A.C. Arthur
Temptation Rising (The Shadow Shifters #1)
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read in May, 2012
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A thoroughly enjoyable hot read, although I thought the ending could've been better. Can't wait for the next in the series.

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A Valentine Challenge by Kiru Taye
" A passionate, emotional romance with lots of spice. Loved the hero - he was such a honey and very easy to fall in love with. Great read. "
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Reluctant Revenge by Xandra James
Reluctant Revenge (The Enforcers, #1)
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read in May, 2012
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Xandra did very well building a paranormal world I believed in. The story started well with loads of action but I didn't feel that immediate punch of attraction between Nash and Sienna when they met. I really wanted there to be more passion between t...more
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Savannah Kiru, thank you for the friendship.
Stay naughty,
Savannah
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Kiru Taye Georges wrote: "...Hi Kiru!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy new year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for your friendship!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Thank you, Georges. Same to you. :)


Georges Kariotis ...Hi Kiru!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy new year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for your friendship!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Kiru Taye Jodie wrote: "Thanks for the invite. Look forward to chatting!"

Hi Jodie, it's great to connect.


Harlequin Books Hello Kiru, it is a pleasure to meet you.


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Jodie Thanks for the invite. Look forward to chatting!


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Kiru Taye Thanks Evangeline. Good to see you online again.


Evangeline Holland Hey Kiru! Welcome to Goodreads!


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