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Charmaine Pauls

    Charmaine Pauls channels her extensive background in journalism, public relations, and marketing into her fiction writing. Her narratives often feature linguistic richness and explore themes informed by her international experiences. Pauls approaches her craft with passion, publishing novels and short stories since 2011, including pieces selected for an all-African continent anthology. She currently resides in France, living amidst a vibrant mix of languages and cultures.

    Hate Like Honey (Hardcover)
    Tears Like Acid (Hardcover)
    Kisses Like Rain
    Love Like Poison (Hardcover)
    Kisses Like Rain (Hardcover)
    Love Like Poison
    • 2023

      Kisses Like Rain (Hardcover)

      • 408 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      The tumultuous relationship between the protagonist and her husband, Angelo Russo, is marked by betrayal and destruction. Despite marrying her, he embodies her worst enemy, stripping away her innocence and virtue while igniting a complex blend of love and hate. As she grapples with the remnants of their shattered lives, she discovers that Angelo's ultimate desire is the life she carries within her, revealing the depths of his cruelty and ambition. The story explores themes of power, possession, and the struggle for survival in a toxic marriage.

      Kisses Like Rain (Hardcover)
    • 2023

      Love Like Poison (Hardcover)

      • 312 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The narrative revolves around a protagonist haunted by a recurring tormentor who appears each year on their birthday, demanding a piece of their past experiences or milestones. This chilling cycle of fear and loss forces the character to confront their trauma and the impact of these annual encounters, leading to a gripping exploration of resilience, personal growth, and the struggle to reclaim one's narrative amidst the shadows of the past.

      Love Like Poison (Hardcover)
    • 2023

      Kisses Like Rain

      • 408 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      The tumultuous relationship between the narrator and Angelo Russo is marked by betrayal and destruction. Despite their marriage, he embodies both love and hate, leaving her feeling stripped of her innocence and virtue. As their lives unravel, she discovers that Angelo's ultimate goal is to claim the life she carries within her, intensifying the conflict between them. The emotional turmoil leads her to realize that there is still more at stake, as she grapples with the devastating impact of their union and the threat of losing everything.

      Kisses Like Rain
    • 2023

      Tears Like Acid (Hardcover)

      • 308 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The narrative revolves around a high-stakes rivalry where two individuals are fated to bring about each other's downfall. Despite the inevitable destruction, they are determined to see their fierce competition through to the end, showcasing themes of obsession and the lengths one will go to for victory. The story promises intense conflict and a gripping exploration of the characters' motivations and the consequences of their actions.

      Tears Like Acid (Hardcover)
    • 2023

      Hate Like Honey (Hardcover)

      • 310 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      A deep emotional bond is forged through sacrifice, as the protagonist grapples with the heavy price of love and commitment. The story explores themes of possession and the lengths one will go to in order to hold onto someone precious. As the narrative unfolds, the complexities of desire and the consequences of past choices shape their relationship, highlighting the struggle between freedom and attachment.

      Hate Like Honey (Hardcover)
    • 2023

      Tears Like Acid

      • 308 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The story revolves around two characters caught in a fierce rivalry, destined for destruction yet determined to see their conflict through to the end. Their intense dynamic drives the narrative, exploring themes of obsession, competition, and the lengths one will go to in pursuit of victory. As they navigate their complex relationship, the stakes are high, promising an engaging and suspenseful journey.

      Tears Like Acid
    • 2023

      Love Like Poison

      • 312 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The narrative revolves around a protagonist haunted by a tormentor who reappears each birthday to take something significant from them, marking a cycle of fear and loss. As the story unfolds, themes of trauma, resilience, and the struggle to reclaim agency emerge, leading the character to confront their past and the impact of these annual encounters. The tension builds as they seek to break free from this haunting tradition and redefine their future.

      Love Like Poison
    • 2019