961 stories
会津の漆器職人 | The Lacquerware Artist of Aizu
会津で漆器の伝統を守る女性職人の物語。A tale of a female artisan preserving lacquerware tradition in Aizu.
青森のねぶた師 | The Nebuta Artist of Aomori
青森ねぶた祭りを彩る女性ねぶた師の物語。A tale of a female nebuta artist who colors the Aomori Nebuta Festival.
Argos After Hours
Collecting a late order leads to an encounter with a pierced punk in the stockroom
有馬の湯もみ師 | The Bath Attendant of Arima
日本三古湯の一つ、有馬温泉で湯もみを伝える女性の物語。A tale of a woman teaching yumomi at Arima Onsen, one of Japan's three oldest hot springs.
浅草の天ぷら職人 | The Tempura Chef of Asakusa
浅草で江戸前天ぷらを極める女性職人の物語。A tale of a female chef mastering Edomae tempura in Asakusa.
阿波の藍染め師 | The Indigo Dyer of Awa
徳島で藍染めの伝統を守る女性職人の物語。A tale of a female artisan preserving indigo dyeing tradition in Tokushima.
Bedford Beauty
Prison chaplain Adaobi brings faith to inmates—but the thick Nigerian businesswoman serving white-collar time brings something else entirely to their private counseling sessions.
Benefits Day Bonanza
A chance meeting at the post office on benefits day turns into a steamy afternoon with a thick single mum
別府の温泉案内人 | The Hot Spring Guide of Beppu
湯けむりの街別府で温泉の魅力を伝える女性の物語。A tale of a woman sharing the allure of hot springs in steamy Beppu.
Bookies Beauty
A long shot at the bookies leads to an even bigger jackpot with the gorgeous cashier
Camden Confession
Catholic school teacher Adaobi breaks every vow she ever made when Father Michael—a thick Nigerian priest with doubts of his own—seeks her counsel after hours.
Caravan Park Conquest
A rainy holiday at Haven turns into paradise with the fit entertainer from the evening show
Cash Converters Conquest
Trading in an old phone leads to trading more than expected with the manager's thick daughter
Chip Shop Chip
Extra salt and vinegar comes with a side of something spicy from the owner's fit daughter
Corner Shop Crush
Late-night essentials at the corner shop come with something extra from the owner's gorgeous daughter
Council Flat Confessions
Helping the fit single mum next door with a leaky tap leads to getting absolutely soaked
Deptford Devotion
Church choir director Esther catches the new tenor Olumide sneaking glances during practice—and discovers they both worship the same way: on their knees.
Dole Queue Desire
Waiting for your appointment at the job centre takes an unexpected turn with the woman in front of you
越前の和紙職人 | The Washi Paper Maker of Echizen
福井で千五百年の和紙伝統を守る女性職人の物語。A tale of a female artisan preserving 1,500 years of washi tradition in Fukui.
Estate Stairwell Secret
A broken lift leads to an unexpected encounter in the tower block stairwell
岐阜の鵜飼い師 | The Cormorant Fisher of Gifu
長良川で千三百年の鵜飼いを守る女性の物語。A tale of a woman preserving 1,300 years of cormorant fishing on the Nagara River.
祇園のお茶屋女将 | The Ochaya Owner of Gion
祇園で由緒あるお茶屋を守る女将の物語。A tale of a proprietress protecting a prestigious ochaya in Gion.
GP Surgery Secret
A routine appointment takes a filthy turn with the receptionist in the supply closet
Greggs Gravy
A sausage roll and a cheeky smile lead to a hot encounter with a curvy Greggs worker on her break
Gym Changing Room
Post-workout stretching takes an unexpected turn with the flexible PT in the changing room
萩の陶芸家 | The Pottery Artist of Hagi
山口で萩焼の伝統を守る女性陶芸家の物語。A tale of a female potter preserving Hagi-ware tradition in Yamaguchi.
博多の屋台女将 | The Yatai Owner of Hakata
博多の夜を彩る屋台の女将の物語。A tale of a yatai owner coloring Hakata's nights.
箱根の温泉旅館女将 | The Onsen Ryokan Hostess of Hakone
箱根の老舗温泉旅館を守る女将の物語。A tale of a hostess protecting a historic onsen ryokan in Hakone.
Harrow Heat
School headmistress Dr. Adaeze Nwankwo maintains strict discipline—until the thick Nigerian PE teacher shows her that some rules are meant to be broken.
Havana Nights | Noches de Habana
A journalist falls for her translator during a complicated assignment in Cuba
広島のお好み焼き名人 | The Okonomiyaki Master of Hiroshima
広島の鉄板の上で愛を込めてお好み焼きを焼く女性の物語。A tale of a woman putting love into okonomiyaki on a Hiroshima griddle.
北海道の温泉女将 | The Onsen Keeper of Hokkaido
雪深い北海道で秘湯を守る女将の物語。A tale of an onsen keeper guarding a hidden hot spring in snowy Hokkaido.
Hornchurch Heat
Estate agent Chioma shows houses for a living—but the thick Mozambican footballer's wife looking for a new home shows her that some properties come with unexpected benefits.
Housing Office Heat
A council housing complaint takes an unexpected turn with the sympathetic officer
伊勢の海女 | The Pearl Diver of Ise
伊勢志摩の海で真珠を育てる海女の物語。A tale of an ama diver cultivating pearls in the Ise-Shima sea.
日本の職人物語集 其の一 | Japanese Artisan Tales Collection I
日本各地の伝統工芸を守る女性たちの物語。Tales of women preserving traditional crafts across Japan.
日本の味覚物語集 其の一 | Japanese Culinary Tales Collection I
日本各地の食文化を守る女性たちの物語。Tales of women preserving food culture across Japan.
日本の祭り物語集 | Japanese Festival Tales Collection
日本各地の祭りを守る女性たちの物語。Tales of women preserving festivals across Japan.
日本の芸能物語集 | Japanese Performing Arts Tales Collection
日本の伝統芸能を守る女性たちの物語。Tales of women preserving traditional performing arts in Japan.
日本の宿物語集 | Japanese Inn Tales Collection
日本各地の旅館を守る女将たちの物語。Tales of hostesses protecting ryokan across Japan.
日本の味覚物語集 其の二 | Japanese Culinary Tales Collection II
日本各地の食文化を守る女性たちの物語、続編。More tales of women preserving food culture across Japan.
日本の職人物語集 其の二 | Japanese Artisan Tales Collection II
日本各地の伝統工芸を守る女性たちの物語、続編。More tales of women preserving traditional crafts across Japan.
日本の自然物語集 | Japanese Nature Tales Collection
日本の自然と共に生きる女性たちの物語。Tales of women living with Japan's nature.
日本の甘味物語集 | Japanese Sweets Tales Collection
日本各地の甘味を守る女性たちの物語。Tales of women preserving sweets across Japan.
日本の夜物語集 | Japanese Night Tales Collection
日本の夜に生きる女性たちの物語。Tales of women living in Japan's nights.
JD Sports Seduction
A fitting room encounter with a thick sales assistant turns a shopping trip into something unforgettable
Jobcentre Joy
An appointment with a curvy benefits advisor leads to an unexpected kind of job satisfaction
鹿児島の焼酎杜氏 | The Shochu Master of Kagoshima
薩摩の地で芋焼酎を醸す女性杜氏の物語。A tale of a female master brewer crafting sweet potato shochu in Satsuma.
鎌倉の禅師範 | The Zen Teacher of Kamakura
古都鎌倉で禅の教えを伝える女性師範の物語。A tale of a female zen teacher sharing teachings in ancient Kamakura.
金沢の着物職人 | The Kimono Artisan of Kanazawa
加賀友禅の伝統を守る女性職人の物語。A tale of a female artisan preserving the tradition of Kaga Yuzen.
Kebab Shop Karma
A 3am kebab run leads to a spicy encounter with the owner's curvy daughter behind the counter
神戸の和牛料理人 | The Wagyu Chef of Kobe
神戸牛を極める女性鉄板焼き職人の物語。A tale of a female teppanyaki chef mastering Kobe beef.
九谷の陶芸家 | The Pottery Master of Kutani
石川で九谷焼の伝統を守る女性陶芸家の物語。A tale of a female potter preserving Kutani-ware tradition in Ishikawa.
京都の置屋の女将 | The Geisha House Mother of Kyoto
祇園の伝統を守る置屋の女将、花緒の物語。A tale of Hanao, a geisha house mother preserving Gion's traditions.
京都の華道家元 | The Ikebana Grand Master of Kyoto
京都で華道の真髄を伝える女性家元の物語。A tale of a female grand master teaching the essence of ikebana in Kyoto.
京都の懐石料理人 | The Kaiseki Chef of Kyoto
京都の老舗料亭で懐石料理を極める女性料理人の物語。A tale of a female chef mastering kaiseki cuisine at a historic Kyoto restaurant.
京都の舞妓指導者 | The Maiko Trainer of Kyoto
祇園で舞妓を育てる女性指導者の物語。A tale of a woman training maiko in Gion.
Lidl Lust
A middle aisle treasure hunt leads to finding more than bargains with a thick shelf-stacker
松山の道後温泉番頭 | The Dogo Onsen Keeper of Matsuyama
日本最古の温泉、道後温泉を守る女性の物語。A tale of a woman protecting Dogo Onsen, Japan's oldest hot spring.
宮島の巫女 | The Shrine Maiden of Miyajima
厳島神社で神に仕える巫女の物語。A tale of a shrine maiden serving the gods at Itsukushima Shrine.
長崎のカステラ職人 | The Castella Baker of Nagasaki
異国情緒あふれる長崎でカステラを焼き続ける女性職人の物語。A tale of a female artisan baking castella in exotic Nagasaki.
名古屋の味噌職人 | The Miso Master of Nagoya
名古屋で八丁味噌を醸す女性職人の物語。A tale of a female artisan brewing Hatcho miso in Nagoya.
Nando's Naughty
Extra hot peri-peri leads to even hotter action with a thick waitress in the restaurant stockroom
奈良の茶道師範 | The Tea Ceremony Master of Nara
古都奈良で茶の湯の真髄を伝える女性師範の物語。A tale of a tea ceremony master sharing the essence of chado in ancient Nara.
新潟の杜氏 | The Master Brewer of Niigata
雪国新潟で日本酒を醸す女性杜氏の物語。A tale of a female master brewer crafting sake in snowy Niigata.
日光の豆腐職人 | The Tofu Maker of Nikko
日光の清水で絹のような豆腐を作る女性職人の物語。A tale of a female artisan making silk-like tofu with Nikko's pure water.
能登の塩職人 | The Salt Maker of Noto
能登半島で伝統的な揚げ浜式塩づくりを守る女性の物語。A tale of a woman preserving traditional agehama salt-making on the Noto Peninsula.
沖縄の三線奏者 | The Sanshin Player of Okinawa
南国沖縄で三線の調べを奏でる女性の物語。A tale of a woman playing sanshin melodies in tropical Okinawa.
大阪のラーメン女将 | The Ramen Mistress of Osaka
深夜の大阪で、魂を温めるラーメンを作る女将の物語。A tale of a ramen mistress warming souls in late-night Osaka.
Pawnshop Pleasure
Trading in old gold leads to finding something priceless with the shop's sexy owner
داستانهای شب یلدا | Tales of Yalda Night
مجموعهای از داستانهای عاشقانه در شبهای بلند یلدا، از تهران تا شیراز... A collection of passionate tales during the long Yalda nights, from Tehran to Shiraz...
شعر و شراب | Poetry and Wine
داستانهایی از میخانههای قدیم و محافل شعرخوانی... Tales from ancient taverns and poetry gatherings...
بازار بزرگ | The Grand Bazaar
داستانهایی از بازارهای قدیمی ایران، از تبریز تا اصفهان... Stories from Iran's ancient bazaars, from Tabriz to Isfahan...
نوروز و بهار | Nowruz and Spring
داستانهایی از جشن نوروز و آمدن بهار... Stories of Nowruz celebration and the coming of spring...
کاروانسرا | The Caravanserai
داستانهایی از کاروانسراهای جاده ابریشم... Stories from the caravanserais of the Silk Road...
موسیقی ایران | The Music of Iran
داستانهایی از نوازندگان و خوانندگان ایرانی... Stories of Iranian musicians and singers...
آشپزخانه ایرانی | The Persian Kitchen
داستانهایی از آشپزخانههای ایرانی و غذاهای سنتی... Stories from Persian kitchens and traditional cuisine...
معماری ایران | Persian Architecture
داستانهایی از مساجد، کاخها و بناهای تاریخی ایران... Stories from Iran's mosques, palaces and historical monuments...
زرتشت و آتش | Zoroaster and Fire
داستانهایی از میراث زرتشتی ایران... Stories from Iran's Zoroastrian heritage...
دریای خزر | The Caspian Sea
داستانهایی از سواحل دریای خزر و شمال ایران... Stories from the Caspian Sea shores and northern Iran...
هنر مینیاتور | The Art of Miniature
داستانهایی از نقاشان و هنرمندان مینیاتور ایرانی... Stories from Persian miniature painters and artists...
عطر گل محمدی | The Scent of Damask Rose
داستانهایی از باغهای گل و کارگاههای عطرسازی ایران... Stories from the rose gardens and perfume workshops of Iran...
کویر و کاریز | Desert and Qanat
داستانهایی از کویرهای ایران و سیستمهای آبرسانی قدیمی... Stories from Iran's deserts and ancient water systems...
حمام ایرانی | The Persian Bath
داستانهایی از حمامهای قدیمی و سنتهای آن... Stories from ancient bathhouses and their traditions...
خلیج فارس | The Persian Gulf
داستانهایی از سواحل خلیج فارس و مردم جنوب... Stories from the Persian Gulf shores and southern people...
شهرزاد و هزار شب | Scheherazade and a Thousand Nights
داستانهایی الهامگرفته از هزار و یک شب... Stories inspired by One Thousand and One Nights...
کوههای البرز | The Alborz Mountains
داستانهایی از کوهستانهای البرز و دماوند... Stories from the Alborz mountains and Damavand...
عروسی ایرانی | Persian Wedding
داستانهایی از مراسم عروسی و سنتهای ایرانی... Stories from wedding ceremonies and Persian traditions...
کردستان و لرستان | Kurdistan and Luristan
داستانهایی از اقوام کُرد و لُر ایران... Stories from Iran's Kurdish and Lur peoples...
شبهای تهران | Tehran Nights
داستانهایی از شبهای پرراز پایتخت... Stories from the mysterious nights of the capital...
Post Office Passion
The queue takes forever, but the postmistress makes the wait worthwhile after hours
Pound Shop Passion
Everything's a pound including the price of admission to the back room with the curvy manager
Primark Passion
A changing room mishap leads to a steamy encounter with a fit shop assistant at the massive Primark
佐渡の太鼓師範 | The Taiko Master of Sado
佐渡島で太鼓の真髄を伝える女性師範の物語。A tale of a female taiko master teaching the essence of drumming on Sado Island.
札幌の味噌ラーメン職人 | The Miso Ramen Chef of Sapporo
北の大地で味噌ラーメンを極める女性職人の物語。A tale of a female chef mastering miso ramen in the northern land.
仙台の牛タン名人 | The Beef Tongue Master of Sendai
仙台で牛タン料理を極める女性料理人の物語。A tale of a female chef mastering beef tongue cuisine in Sendai.
瀬戸の絵付け師 | The Porcelain Painter of Seto
愛知で瀬戸焼の絵付けを極める女性職人の物語。A tale of a female artisan mastering Seto-ware painting in Aichi.
静岡の茶農家 | The Tea Farmer of Shizuoka
富士山を望む静岡で緑茶を育てる女性の物語。A tale of a woman cultivating green tea with views of Mount Fuji in Shizuoka.
Sports Direct Scandal
A giant mug and a fit warehouse worker lead to overtime activities in the stockroom
St Albans Secret
Cathedral guide Adanna gives tours of sacred history—until a thick Ugandan minister's wife starts attending regularly, seeking something decidedly unholy.
Stratford Seduction
Westfield security guard Tunde thinks his shift is over until he catches Yetunde—a thick Nigerian shoplifter—in the act. But she has her own ideas about how to avoid getting arrested.
高山の居酒屋女将 | The Izakaya Owner of Takayama
飛騨高山の古い町並みで居酒屋を営む女将の物語。A tale of an izakaya owner in the old streets of Hida-Takayama.
Takeaway Temptation
A delivery driver and an unexpected tip lead to the hottest house call of the year
Tanning Salon Tryst
Six minutes on a sunbed leads to thirty minutes of heat with the bronzed salon owner
Tattoo Parlor Touch
Getting inked leads to getting something else entirely with the gorgeous tattoo artist
The Arab Spring | الربيع العربي
A journalist and a protestor meet in Tahrir Square. The revolution changes everything—including what they mean to each other.
The Athan at Dawn | أذان الفجر
The muezzin's voice wakes the city. The woman who hears it wakes to something else—desire for the man who calls the prayer.
The Bedouin Tent | خيمة البدو
Lost in the Jordanian desert, a tourist finds shelter with a Bedouin clan. The chief's widow offers more than hospitality—she offers herself.
The Bengali Wedding | العرس البنغالي
At her cousin's wedding in Dhaka, she meets the groom's uncle. He's older, wiser, and looking at her like she's the only woman in the room.
The Calligraphy Lesson | درس الخط
An American student learns Arabic calligraphy from a master in Fez. The ink stains her fingers—but his touch stains her deeper.
The Convert's Dilemma | معضلة المهتدية
A white convert to Islam. A Muslim man who's been watching her at the mosque. Their faith brings them together—but passion threatens to tear them apart.
The Dubai Escort | مرافقة دبي
She accompanies wealthy men to events—nothing more. He's the client who wants something different. Just conversation. Then just dinner. Then just everything.
The Dubai Maid | خادمة دبي
An Ethiopian maid in Dubai's glass towers. An Emirati businessman whose wife lives in London. Two people who shouldn't touch—but can't stop.
The Eid Gift | هدية العيد
She comes to deliver Eid money to her nephew. She stays because he's no longer a boy—and she's tired of pretending she hasn't noticed.
The Friday Sermon | خطبة الجمعة
The imam's wife hasn't been touched in years. The young scholar who comes to study notices her loneliness—and decides to fill it.
The Hajj Companion's Wife | زوجة رفيق الحج
Two families share accommodations in Mecca during Hajj. While the husbands perform tawaf, their wives discover a different kind of spiritual awakening.
The Halal Butcher's Daughter | بنت الجزار الحلال
He comes to the Birmingham shop for meat. He stays for the woman behind the counter—thick, sharp-tongued, and absolutely off-limits as his friend's sister.
The Henna Artist's Secret | سر فنانة الحناء
A wedding henna session in Dubai reveals desires that transcend her artistry. The bride's brother watches her work with hands that could paint more than patterns.
The Indonesian Umrah | العمرة الإندونيسية
Two strangers on an umrah tour from Jakarta. Thrown together by circumstance, they discover that pilgrimage can awaken more than spiritual hunger.
The Islamic Art Dealer | تاجرة الفن الإسلامي
She sells Islamic manuscripts to billionaires. He's the collector who wants more than illuminated pages. Their negotiations become intimate.
The Islamic Bookshop | مكتبة الكتب الإسلامية
A rare Islamic texts dealer in Cairo. A scholar who needs what only she can find. Their search for manuscripts becomes a search for something more.
The Islamic Center Janitor | عامل نظافة المركز الإسلامي
She's the board president's wife. He's the janitor who cleans the mosque after hours. Their paths cross in the prayer hall—and continue somewhere more private.
The Islamic Therapist | المعالجة النفسية الإسلامية
She counsels Muslim clients integrating faith and psychology. He's the patient who challenges everything she thinks she knows. The healing goes both ways.
The Istanbul Hammam | حمّام إسطنبول
An American convert visits a historic hammam in Istanbul. The attendant shows her how Turkish women have bathed for centuries—and pleasures that predate the empire.
The Kabul Dreams | أحلام كابل
An Afghan refugee in Germany. A volunteer who helps her settle. Between language lessons and asylum paperwork, they find an impossible love.
The Kebab King's Wife | زوجة ملك الكباب
He built a kebab empire in Manchester. She married him for stability. But when his young partner starts looking at her differently, stability isn't what she wants anymore.
The Keffiyeh Vendor | بائع الكوفية
She buys a keffiyeh in Jerusalem's Old City. He's the vendor who sells it. Between negotiations, they negotiate something far more complicated.
The Madrasa Headmistress | ناظرة المدرسة
A young teacher at a girls' madrasa. The headmistress who runs it with an iron fist. Their rivalry becomes something else entirely.
The Moroccan Surf Camp | مخيم الأمواج المغربي
She runs a surf camp in Taghazout. He's the guest who can't swim. Teaching him takes them both somewhere unexpected.
The Oil Sheikh's Masseuse | مدلكة شيخ النفط
A Thai masseuse at a private Abu Dhabi clinic. The sheikh who books her services has tension she wasn't trained to release—but learns to anyway.
The Ottoman Historian | مؤرخة العثمانيين
She researches Ottoman palace archives in Istanbul. He's the descendant who guards family secrets. Their academic inquiry becomes something more personal.
The Pearl Diver's Daughter | بنت غواص اللؤلؤ
In old Bahrain, pearls meant everything. A merchant's son falls for the diver's daughter—thick, sun-darkened, and utterly forbidden by class.
The Persian Carpet | السجادة الفارسية
A dealer comes to buy an heirloom carpet from a Tehran widow. The negotiations last longer than either expected—and cover more than price.
The Qawwali Night | ليلة القوالي
At a Sufi shrine in Lahore, the music opens hearts—and bodies. A widow finds ecstasy in the hands of a man she shouldn't want.
The Quran Teacher's Wife | زوجة معلم القرآن
He comes for Quran lessons with the sheikh. He stays for the sheikh's wife—the woman who serves tea and watches with hungry eyes.
The Ramadan Nights | ليالي رمضان
After iftar at her brother-in-law's house, a widow finds comfort in unexpected arms. The holy month brings sacred hungers—and profane ones.
The Seamstress of Marrakech | خياطة مراكش
An American tourist needs a dress altered. The Moroccan seamstress offers to do it after hours. What begins as a fitting becomes something far more intimate.
The Spice Souk's Secret | سر سوق التوابل
In the spice markets of Zanzibar, a merchant's widow meets a visiting historian. Between cloves and cardamom, they discover unexpected chemistry.
The Sufi Whirl | دوران الصوفي
A musician joins a Sufi order in Konya. The sheikh's daughter shows him that ecstasy comes in many forms—not all of them spiritual.
The Syrian Refugee | اللاجئة السورية
A German volunteer at a refugee camp. A Syrian widow who's lost everything. In a sea of tents, they find each other.
The Yemeni Honey | عسل اليمن
The finest honey in the world comes from Yemen. She smuggles it out. He wants to buy her entire supply. What he offers in exchange is unexpected.
The Zakat Collector | جامع الزكاة
He comes to collect zakat from the wealthy widow. She gives him more than charity—and discovers that generosity goes both ways.
東京の日本酒ソムリエ | The Sake Sommelier of Tokyo
銀座の隠れ家バーで日本酒の真髄を伝える女性ソムリエの物語。A tale of a sake sommelier sharing the essence of nihonshu in a hidden Ginza bar.
東京の寿司職人 | The Sushi Master of Tokyo
銀座の高級寿司店で江戸前寿司を極める女性職人の物語。A tale of a female chef mastering Edomae sushi at a high-end Ginza restaurant.
遠野の語り部 | The Storyteller of Tono
遠野物語の里で民話を語り継ぐ女性の物語。A tale of a woman passing down folktales in the land of Tono Monogatari.
富山のガラス作家 | The Glass Artist of Toyama
富山で美しいガラス作品を生み出す女性作家の物語。A tale of a female artist creating beautiful glass works in Toyama.
Tracksuit Temptation
A late-night encounter at the chicken shop leads to unexpected heat with a curvy estate queen
津和野の神楽舞い手 | The Kagura Dancer of Tsuwano
山陰の小京都で神楽を舞う女性の物語。A tale of a woman dancing kagura in San'in's Little Kyoto.
宇治の抹茶師 | The Matcha Master of Uji
宇治で最高の抹茶を追求する女性の物語。A tale of a woman pursuing the finest matcha in Uji.
輪島の漆職人 | The Lacquerware Master of Wajima
能登半島で輪島塗の伝統を守る女性職人の物語。A tale of a female artisan preserving Wajima lacquerware tradition on the Noto Peninsula.
Wembley Widow
Newly widowed Nneka hasn't been touched in years—until her late husband's best friend Emeka comes to help sort the estate and reminds her what it feels like to be wanted.
Wetherspoons Wednesday
Cheap pints and cheaper chat-up lines lead to an unforgettable night with a curvy barmaid
Woolwich Wildfire
Army captain Ngozi returns from deployment to find her neighbor's son all grown up—and very interested in showing this thick Nigerian soldier how civilians say welcome home.
横浜の家系ラーメン女将 | The Iekei Ramen Queen of Yokohama
横浜で家系ラーメンを極める女将の物語。A tale of a proprietress mastering Iekei ramen in Yokohama.
由布院の旅館女将 | The Ryokan Owner of Yufuin
大分由布院で隠れ家的旅館を営む女将の物語。A tale of a hostess running a hidden ryokan in Yufuin, Oita.
פרשת אלנבי | Allenby Affair
On gritty Allenby Street in Tel Aviv, a sex shop owner and a religious customer explore forbidden territories together.
歙砚雕刻娘 | The Ink Stone Carver of Anhui
安徽歙县的深山里，一位丰满的砚台雕刻师用刀与石诉说爱情... In the deep mountains of Anhui's She County, a curvaceous ink stone carver tells love stories with knife and stone...
安顺蜡染娘 | The Batik Artist of Anshun
贵州安顺的蜡染作坊里，一位丰满的布依族女艺人用蜡刀绘出最美的图案和爱情... In an Anshun batik workshop, a curvaceous Bouyei artist draws the most beautiful patterns and love with a wax knife...
פרשה באריאל | Ariel Affair
At Ariel University, a Palestinian student and an Israeli professor navigate dangerous territory—academically and personally.
מילואים | Army Reserve
A married woman reconnects with her army ex during reserve duty. Old flames don't die—they wait for the right moment to reignite.
保定驴肉火烧娘 | The Donkey Burger Queen of Baoding
保定街头的老店里，一位丰满的老板娘用祖传手艺做出最正宗的驴肉火烧... In an old shop on Baoding streets, a curvaceous owner makes the most authentic donkey burgers with ancestral techniques...
התחלות בבאר שבע | Beer Sheva Beginnings
At Ben-Gurion University, a professor and a mature student discover that learning isn't the only thing that happens in lecture halls.
בלוז באר שבע | Beersheba Blues
A Bedouin lawyer and a kibbutz teacher from the Negev challenge each other—and their communities—with an impossible love.
北海珍珠娘 | The Pearl Diver of Beihai
北海银滩附近的珍珠养殖场里，一位丰满的女采珠人用大海的馈赠诉说爱情... In a pearl farm near Beihai's Silver Beach, a curvaceous female pearl diver tells love stories with the sea's gifts...
墨香师 | The Calligraphy Teacher of Beijing
在北京的四合院里，一位丰腴的书法老师用她的方式教授汉字的艺术... In a Beijing courtyard house, a voluptuous calligraphy teacher has her own way of teaching the art of Chinese characters...
גשר בבית שמש | Beit Shemesh Bridge
A secular woman moves to Beit Shemesh and falls for her ultra-Orthodox neighbor—crossing every bridge their communities built.
Birmingham Balti
When curry house manager Priya stays late to teach chef skills to a lost customer, the kitchen heats up beyond the spice level.
תשוקה בגבול | Border Passion
An Israeli border officer and a Palestinian woman meet secretly at night, crossing borders that maps will never show.
أسرار الحمام | Hammam Secrets of Casablanca
A hammam attendant discovers forbidden passion with a wealthy client in the steam-filled rooms of old Casablanca.
长影老戏骨 | The Veteran Actress of Changchun Film Studio
长春电影制片厂的老戏骨，一位丰满的女演员在银幕上下演绎人生与爱情... A veteran actress from Changchun Film Studio, a curvaceous performer who acts out life and love both on and off screen...
臭豆腐皇后 | The Stinky Tofu Queen of Changsha
长沙坡子街的深夜，一位丰满泼辣的臭豆腐摊主用独特的味道征服食客的胃和心... Late night on Changsha's Pozi Street, a curvaceous and fiery stinky tofu vendor conquers hearts and stomachs with her unique flavor...
宫梳娘 | The Imperial Comb Maker of Changzhou
常州老街的作坊里，一位丰满的宫梳传人用木与角梳出千年的爱情故事... In a workshop on Changzhou's old street, a curvaceous imperial comb inheritor combs out thousand-year love stories with wood and horn...
工夫茶娘 | The Kungfu Tea Mistress of Chaozhou
潮州古城的老茶馆里，一位丰满的茶艺师用工夫茶演绎人生百味... In an old teahouse of ancient Chaozhou, a curvaceous tea master performs life's flavors through kungfu tea...
Checkpoint Desire
Stranded at a checkpoint, Nour shares a taxi with Khalil, a stranger whose presence turns a frustrating delay into an unforgettable night.
火锅女王 | The Hotpot Queen of Chengdu
成都老巷子里的火锅店，一位丰满泼辣的老板娘让食客们欲罢不能... In the old alleys of Chengdu, a curvaceous and fiery restaurant owner leaves customers craving more...
丝路遗珠 | Silk Road Remnants Collection
一组关于丝绸之路沿线城市的故事，从敦煌到西安，从喀什到兰州... A collection of stories along the Silk Road, from Dunhuang to Xi'an, from Kashgar to Lanzhou...
江南水韵 | Jiangnan Water Melody Collection
一组关于江南水乡的故事，从乌镇到西塘，从同里到甪直... A collection of stories from Jiangnan water towns, from Wuzhen to Xitang, from Tongli to Luzhi...
边疆风情 | Frontier Passion Collection
一组关于中国边疆地区的故事，从云南到西藏，从新疆到内蒙... A collection of stories from China's frontier regions, from Yunnan to Tibet, from Xinjiang to Inner Mongolia...
匠心传承 | Artisan Heritage Collection
一组关于中国非遗传承人的故事，从苏绣到景泰蓝，从皮影戏到剪纸... A collection of stories about Chinese intangible heritage inheritors, from Suzhou embroidery to cloisonné, from shadow puppetry to paper cutting...
波士顿唐人街 | The Chinatown Restaurant of Boston
波士顿唐人街的老字号餐馆里，一位丰满的华裔女老板用家乡的味道温暖异乡人的心... In an old Chinatown restaurant in Boston, a curvaceous Chinese-American owner warms strangers' hearts with homeland flavors...
满汉全席 | The Imperial Banquet Chef of Beijing
北京老字号的御膳房里，一位丰满的女大厨用满汉全席征服味蕾与心灵... In a time-honored Beijing imperial kitchen, a curvaceous female chef conquers taste buds and hearts with imperial banquets...
茶艺大师 | The Tea Master of Shanghai
在上海法租界的一家古老茶馆里，一位丰满的茶艺大师教授的不仅仅是茶道... In Shanghai's French Concession, a curvaceous tea master teaches far more than the art of tea...
麻将女王 | The Mahjong Matriarch of Chongqing
重庆江边的茶馆里，一位丰满泼辣的麻将馆老板娘在牌桌上赢得的不只是筹码... In a Chongqing riverside teahouse, a curvaceous mahjong parlor owner wins more than just chips at the table...
俄式咖啡馆女主人 | The Russian-Style Cafe Owner of Dalian
大连的俄罗斯风情街上，一位丰满的混血女主人用咖啡和温情迎接每位客人... On Dalian's Russian-style street, a curvaceous mixed-heritage owner welcomes every guest with coffee and warmth...
دَرْسُ أَدَوَاتِ الجَزْمِ | The Lesson of Jussive Particles
A commander in the Abbasid army learns the grammar of commands and conditions through أدوات الجزم, as orders become intertwined with desire.
دَرْسُ أَدَوَاتِ النَّصْبِ | The Lesson of Subjunctive Particles
A shipbuilder in Alexandria learns the grammar of purpose and negation through أدوات النصب, as hopes and fears are expressed on a voyage of desire.
دَرْسُ أَفْعَالِ المُقَارَبَةِ وَالرَّجَاءِ | The Lesson of Verbs of Nearness and Hope
A sailor in medieval Jeddah learns the grammar of anticipation through أفعال المقاربة والرجاء, as the shore approaches and hope never dies.
دَرْسُ أَفْعَالِ الشُّرُوعِ | The Lesson of Verbs of Beginning
A young scribe in medieval Kufa learns the grammar of commencement through أفعال الشروع, as every beginning holds the promise of destiny.
دَرْسُ العَدَدِ وَالمَعْدُودِ | The Lesson of Numbers
A merchant in medieval Basra learns the complex rules of Arabic numerals through العدد والمعدود, as she counts her treasures and her heartbeats.
دَرْسُ الأَفْعَالِ الخَمْسَةِ | The Lesson of the Five Verbs
Five sisters in medieval Kairouan learn the unique conjugations of الأفعال الخمسة, as they each discover a different path to the same forbidden love.
دَرْسُ الأَسْمَاءِ الخَمْسَةِ | The Lesson of the Five Nouns
A patriarch in medieval Medina learns the grammar of kinship through الأسماء الخمسة, as he discovers that family bonds are written in letters.
دَرْسُ العَطْفِ | The Lesson of Coordination
Twin sisters in Fez learn the grammar of connection through حروف العطف, as they share one forbidden love between them.
دَرْسُ البَدَلِ | The Lesson of Apposition
A physician in Bukhara learns the grammar of substitution through البدل, as identities shift and masks fall in a night of revelation.
دَرْسُ الفِعْلِ المَهْمُوزِ | The Lesson of the Hamzated Verb
A reciter in medieval Qom learns the grammar of the glottal stop through الفعل المهموز, where hesitation becomes eloquence.
دَرْسُ الفِعْلِ المُضَعَّفِ | The Lesson of the Geminated Verb
A drummer in medieval Aden learns the grammar of doubled letters through الفعل المضعف, where repetition creates rhythm.
دَرْسُ الفِعْلِ المُعْتَلِّ | The Lesson of the Weak Verb
A linguist in medieval Hamadan learns the grammar of hidden letters through الفعل المعتل, where weakness becomes strength.
دَرْسُ الحَالِ | The Lesson of the Circumstantial State
A spy in Abbasid Baghdad learns to describe actions in their precise state, as she decodes messages hidden in the grammar of whispered secrets.
دَرْسُ الإِبْدَالِ | The Lesson of Substitution
A calligrapher in medieval Herat learns the grammar of replacement through الإبدال, where one letter stands for another.
دَرْسُ الإِدْغَامِ | The Lesson of Assimilation
A singer in medieval Marrakesh learns the grammar of merging through الإدغام, where two sounds become one.
دَرْسُ الإِغْرَاءِ وَالتَّحْذِيرِ | The Lesson of Exhortation and Warning
A mentor in medieval Tlemcen learns the grammar of guidance through الإغراء والتحذير, where single words urge or warn.
دَرْسُ الاِخْتِصَاصِ | The Lesson of Specification
A tribal chief in medieval Najd learns the grammar of identity through الاختصاص, as pride is declared in words alone.
دَرْسُ الإِعْلَالِ | The Lesson of Vowel Weakening
A grammarian in medieval Samarqand learns the grammar of transformation through الإعلال, where letters change but meaning endures.
دَرْسُ الاِشْتِغَالِ | The Lesson of Pronominal Anticipation
A jeweler in medieval Nishapur learns the grammar of anticipation through الاشتغال, as the heart points to what the eyes already see.
دَرْسُ الاِسْتِفْهَامِ | The Lesson of Interrogation
A philosopher in medieval Cordoba learns the grammar of questions through الاستفهام, as she seeks answers in the eyes of a mysterious debater.
دَرْسُ الاِسْتِثْنَاءِ | The Lesson of Exception
A rebel princess in Marrakesh learns the grammar of exception through الاستثناء, as she breaks all rules except one: the rule of love.
دَرْسُ الجُمْلَةِ الفِعْلِيَّةِ | The Lesson of the Verbal Sentence
A dancer in medieval Samarkand learns the grammar of action through الجملة الفعلية, as every movement becomes a verb in the dance of desire.
دَرْسُ الجُمْلَةِ الاِسْمِيَّةِ | The Lesson of the Nominal Sentence
A poet in medieval Shiraz learns the grammar of being through الجملة الاسمية, as she discovers that existence begins with naming.
دَرْسُ المَدْحِ وَالذَّمِّ | The Lesson of Praise and Blame
A court poet in medieval Fez learns the grammar of judgment through المدح والذم, as she navigates the dangerous art of praising tyrants and blaming fools.
دَرْسُ المَفْعُولِ المُطْلَقِ | The Lesson of the Absolute Object
A dancer in Damascus learns the art of emphasis and intensity through المفعول المطلق, as her movements speak louder than any words.
دَرْسُ المَفْعُولِ فِيهِ | The Lesson of Time and Place Adverbs
An astronomer in medieval Toledo discovers the secrets of time and place through ظرف الزمان والمكان, as the stars guide her to a forbidden encounter.
دَرْسُ المَفْعُولِ لِأَجْلِهِ | The Lesson of Purpose
A healer in medieval Cairo learns to express purpose and motivation through المفعول لأجله, as she discovers the true reasons behind a warrior's visit.
دَرْسُ المَفْعُولِ مَعَهُ | The Lesson of Accompaniment
A merchant's wife in medieval Aleppo learns the grammar of accompaniment through المفعول معه, as she walks alongside desire under the moonlit souks.
دَرْسُ المَمْنُوعِ مِنَ الصَّرْفِ | The Lesson of Diptotes
A linguist named Zaynab in medieval Valencia learns about the names that refuse full declension, just as she refuses the rules that bind her heart.
دَرْسُ المَصْدَرِ | The Lesson of the Verbal Noun
A philosopher in medieval Qayrawan learns the grammar of action essence through المصدر, as she seeks the origin of love itself.
دَرْسُ المِيزَانِ الصَّرْفِيِّ | The Lesson of the Morphological Scale
A goldsmith in medieval Bukhara learns the grammar of measurement through الميزان الصرفي, where every word has its weight.
دَرْسُ المُجَرَّدِ وَالمَزِيدِ | The Lesson of Root and Augmented
A tailor in medieval Isfahan learns the grammar of addition through المجرد والمزيد, where simplicity gains new dimensions.
دَرْسُ النَّعْتِ | The Lesson of the Adjective
A calligrapher in Isfahan learns the art of description through النعت والمنعوت, as she paints the beauty of a forbidden visitor in precise adjectives.
دَرْسُ النَّفْيِ | The Lesson of Negation
A widow in Seville learns the grammar of denial through النفي, as she refuses all suitors until one man speaks the language of negation.
دَرْسُ النِّدَاءِ | The Lesson of the Vocative
A muezzin in Istanbul learns the grammar of calling through النداء, as her voice reaches not only the faithful but also the heart of a forbidden listener.
دَرْسُ النِّسْبَةِ | The Lesson of Attribution
A genealogist in medieval Sijilmasa learns the grammar of belonging through النسبة, where identity is marked by a single suffix.
دَرْسُ النُّدْبَةِ | The Lesson of Lamentation
A widow in medieval Kairouan learns the grammar of grief through الندبة, as words become vessels for sorrow.
دَرْسُ القَسَمِ | The Lesson of the Oath
A warrior in medieval Yemen learns the grammar of solemn vows through القسم, as oaths bind stronger than chains.
دَرْسُ الصِّفَةِ المُشَبَّهَةِ | The Lesson of the Resembling Adjective
A portrait painter in medieval Tabriz learns the grammar of permanent qualities through الصفة المشبهة, where traits are painted with words.
دَرْسُ التَّعَجُّبِ | The Lesson of Exclamation
A traveler in medieval Zanzibar learns the grammar of wonder through التعجب, as she discovers that some beauties defy description.
دَرْسُ التَّمْيِيزِ | The Lesson of Specification
A jeweler in Samarkand learns to specify and clarify through the precise art of تمييز, as she measures gold and weighs desire.
دَرْسُ التَّنَازُعِ | The Lesson of Syntactic Competition
Twin brothers in medieval Mosul learn the grammar of competition through التنازع, as two hearts claim one beloved.
دَرْسُ التَّرْخِيمِ | The Lesson of Vocative Apocope
A lover in medieval Herat learns the grammar of tender address through الترخيم, where names are shortened by affection.
دَرْسُ التَّصْغِيرِ | The Lesson of the Diminutive
A mother in medieval Tunis learns the grammar of endearment through التصغير, where small words carry great love.
دَرْسُ التَّثْنِيَةِ | The Lesson of the Dual
Twins in medieval Timbuktu learn the grammar of two through التثنية, where pairs create perfect balance.
دَرْسُ التَّوْكِيدِ | The Lesson of Emphasis
A judge in medieval Granada learns the grammar of emphasis through التوكيد, as she affirms the truth of a forbidden confession.
دَرْسُ الوَقْفِ وَالابْتِدَاءِ | The Lesson of Pausing and Beginning
A reciter in medieval Mecca learns the grammar of breath through الوقف والابتداء, where silence speaks as loudly as words.
دَرْسُ أَمَّا الشَّرْطِيَّةِ | The Lesson of Conditional Ammā
A diplomat in medieval Balkh learns the grammar of distinction through أما الشرطية, where topics are introduced with precision.
دَرْسُ أَسْمَاءِ الأَفْعَالِ | The Lesson of Noun-Verbs
A commander in medieval Aleppo learns the grammar of instant commands through أسماء الأفعال, where single words carry the force of entire sentences.
دَرْسُ أَوْزَانِ الفِعْلِ | The Lesson of Verb Patterns
A musician in medieval Sana'a learns the grammar of rhythm through أوزان الفعل, where patterns create harmony.
دَرْسُ اسْمِ الآلَةِ | The Lesson of the Noun of Instrument
A blacksmith in medieval Aleppo learns the grammar of tools through اسم الآلة, as she forges instruments of war and discovers one that forges hearts.
دَرْسُ اسْمِ الفَاعِلِ | The Lesson of the Active Participle
A sculptor in medieval Shiraz learns the grammar of agency through اسم الفاعل, as she discovers who is the true doer of her heart's actions.
دَرْسُ اسْمِ المَفْعُولِ | The Lesson of the Passive Participle
A prisoner in medieval Tripoli learns the grammar of being acted upon through اسم المفعول, as she discovers the beauty in being the object of love.
دَرْسُ اسْمِ المَكَانِ | The Lesson of the Noun of Place
A cartographer in medieval Timbuktu learns the grammar of places through اسم المكان, as she maps the geography of the heart.
دَرْسُ اسْمِ التَّفْضِيلِ | The Lesson of the Comparative/Superlative
A judge's daughter in medieval Seville learns the grammar of comparison through اسم التفضيل, as she compares suitors and discovers which qualities matter most.
دَرْسُ جَمْعِ التَّكْسِيرِ | The Lesson of the Broken Plural
A potter in medieval Basra learns the grammar of transformation through جمع التكسير, as shattered forms reveal new beauty.
دَرْسُ لَا النَّافِيَةِ لِلْجِنْسِ | The Lesson of Lā of Generic Negation
A philosopher in medieval Rayy learns the grammar of absolute negation through لا النافية للجنس, as she discovers that some truths deny all exceptions.
دَرْسُ لَوْ الشَّرْطِيَّةِ | The Lesson of Conditional Law
A dreamer in medieval Shiraz learns the grammar of impossibility through لو الشرطية, where unfulfilled wishes become poetry.
دَرْسُ صِيغَةِ المُبَالَغَةِ | The Lesson of Intensive Forms
A storyteller in medieval Tangier learns the grammar of intensity through صيغة المبالغة, as her passion for tales becomes matched by a listener's passion for her.
دَرْسُ ظَنَّ وَأَخَوَاتِهَا | The Lesson of Ẓanna and Its Sisters
A judge in medieval Seville learns the grammar of assumption through ظن وأخواتها, as certainty and doubt dance in the courtroom of love.
矿城遗孀 | The Coal Miner's Widow of Datong
大同煤矿旁的小城里，一位丰满的矿工遗孀用坚强和温柔支撑着生活... In the small city by Datong's coal mines, a curvaceous miner's widow supports her life with strength and tenderness...
德化白瓷仙 | The White Porcelain Goddess of Dehua
福建德化的瓷窑边，一位丰满的女瓷艺师创造出如玉般温润的白瓷和爱情... By the kilns of Dehua, Fujian, a curvaceous female porcelain artist creates jade-like white porcelain and love...
敦煌守护者 | The Mural Restorer of Dunhuang
敦煌莫高窟的深处，一位丰满的壁画修复师在千年佛像前书写现代的爱情... Deep in the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang, a curvaceous mural restorer writes a modern love story before thousand-year-old Buddhas...
Embassy Encounter
Protocol officer Hana manages diplomatic events in Riyadh. When Ambassador Williams requests a personal briefing, their professional meeting becomes decidedly unofficial. 'Al diplomasiya laha asrar' (الدبلوماسية لها أسرار) - Diplomacy has its secrets.
峨眉女尼 | The Martial Nun of Mount Emei
峨眉山的古寺里，一位丰满的女武僧用禅与武诠释人生的真谛... In an ancient temple on Mount Emei, a curvaceous martial nun interprets life's true meaning through Zen and martial arts...
武馆师娘 | The Martial Arts Teacher of Foshan
佛山黄飞鸿故里的武馆里，一位丰满的女武师用刚柔并济的方式教授功夫和人生... In a martial arts hall in Foshan, Wong Fei-hung's hometown, a curvaceous female master teaches kung fu and life with both hardness and softness...
脱胎漆艺师 | The Lacquer Artist of Fuzhou
福州三坊七巷的漆器作坊里，一位丰满的女艺人用千年工艺创造现代激情... In the lacquerware workshop of Fuzhou's Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, a curvaceous artisan creates modern passion with ancient craft...
点心皇后 | The Dim Sum Queen of Guangzhou
广州老茶楼里，一位丰满的点心师傅用她的双手创造美味与激情... In an old Guangzhou teahouse, a curvaceous dim sum chef creates delicacies and passion with her hands...
桂林米粉姐 | The Rice Noodle Lady of Guilin
桂林山水间的米粉店里，一位丰满的老板娘用祖传秘方征服味蕾与心灵... Amid Guilin's mountains and waters, a curvaceous shop owner conquers taste buds and hearts with her ancestral recipe...
椰城椰娘 | The Coconut Seller of Haikou
海口骑楼老街上，一位丰满的海南女子用新鲜的椰子和热带的热情迎接游客... On Haikou's arcade old street, a curvaceous Hainanese woman welcomes tourists with fresh coconuts and tropical passion...
The Halal Hookup
Mariam downloads a Muslim dating app as a joke, but when she matches with the handsome imam's son Hamza, their virtual flirtation turns into something dangerously real—and decidedly not halal.
龙井采茶娘 | The Longjing Tea Picker of Hangzhou
杭州龙井村的茶山上，一位丰满的采茶女用双手采摘春天，也采摘爱情... On the tea mountains of Hangzhou's Longjing Village, a curvaceous tea picker harvests spring and love with her hands...
丝绸娘 | The Silk Weaver of Hangzhou
西湖畔的丝绸作坊里，一位丰满的织娘编织着比丝绸更缠绵的故事... By West Lake, a curvaceous silk weaver weaves stories more entwining than silk...
西湖船娘 | The West Lake Boatwoman of Hangzhou
杭州西湖的画舫上，一位丰满的船娘用吴侬软语讲述千年的爱情传说... On a painted boat of Hangzhou's West Lake, a curvaceous boatwoman tells millennia-old love legends in soft Wu dialect...
冰雕女王 | The Ice Sculptor of Harbin
哈尔滨冰雪大世界里，一位丰满的女冰雕师用冰冷创造火热... In Harbin's Ice and Snow World, a curvaceous female ice sculptor creates heat from cold...
新安医娘 | The Traditional Medicine Doctor of Hefei
合肥老中医馆里，一位丰满的女中医用望闻问切诊断身体，也诊断心灵... In an old Chinese medicine clinic in Hefei, a curvaceous female TCM doctor diagnoses bodies and souls through observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation...
旗袍裁缝 | The Qipao Tailor of Hong Kong
香港中环的老裁缝店里，一位丰满的旗袍师傅量身定制的不只是衣服... In an old tailor shop in Hong Kong's Central, a curvaceous qipao master measures more than just fabric...
黄山毛峰娘 | The Tea Picker of Huangshan
黄山云海之上的茶园里，一位丰满的采茶女用最嫩的芽尖泡出最醇的爱情... In a tea garden above Huangshan's sea of clouds, a curvaceous tea picker brews the richest love with the tenderest buds...
לילות בבסיס | IDF Base Nights
A female combat soldier and her commander share stolen moments in a desert base, risking everything for forbidden passion.
草原奶茶娘 | The Dairy Farmer of Inner Mongolia
内蒙古草原的蒙古包里，一位丰满的蒙古族女主人用奶茶和热情款待每一位远方来客... In a yurt on the Inner Mongolian grassland, a curvaceous Mongolian hostess welcomes every distant guest with milk tea and passion...
תפוז יפו | Jaffa Orange
An Arab-Israeli artist and a Jewish gallery owner clash over politics—then collide in passion in the ancient streets of Jaffa.
Jeddah Jewel
Amira runs the most exclusive jewelry boutique on Tahlia Street. When Omar, a wealthy widower, commissions a piece for his late wife's memorial, their sessions become increasingly intimate. 'Inti aghla min ay jawhar' (أنتِ أغلى من أي جوهر) - You're more precious than any jewel.
אבן ירושלמית | Jerusalem Stone
An archaeology student and her married professor discover ancient secrets—and forbidden desires—in the tunnels beneath the Old City.
泉城茶娘 | The Spring City Teahouse Owner of Jinan
济南趵突泉畔的茶馆里，一位丰满的老板娘用泉水泡出最甘甜的茶... By Jinan's Baotu Spring, a curvaceous teahouse owner brews the sweetest tea with spring water...
青花瓷娘 | The Porcelain Artist of Jingdezhen
景德镇的瓷窑边，一位丰满的制瓷师在烈火中塑造艺术与爱情... By the kilns of Jingdezhen, a curvaceous porcelain artist shapes art and love in the flames...
庐山挑夫娘 | The Porter's Widow of Jiujiang
庐山脚下的小镇里，一位丰满的挑夫遗孀用坚韧和温柔支撑着生活... In a small town at the foot of Mount Lu, a curvaceous porter's widow supports her life with resilience and tenderness...
Juneteenth Reunion
The Johnson family reunion only happens every five years. When Monique runs into her stepbrother she hasn't seen since they were teenagers, the fireworks aren't just in the sky.
开封夜市娘 | The Night Market Vendor of Kaifeng
开封古城的夜市上，一位丰满的小吃摊主用千年汴梁的味道征服每一位食客... In the night market of ancient Kaifeng, a curvaceous snack vendor conquers every diner with thousand-year Bianliang flavors...
克拉玛依石油娘 | The Oil Field Cook of Karamay
新疆克拉玛依的油田食堂里，一位丰满的女厨师用家常菜温暖石油工人的心... In a Karamay oil field cafeteria, a curvaceous female chef warms oil workers' hearts with home cooking...
喀什地毯娘 | The Carpet Weaver of Kashgar
喀什古城的作坊里，一位丰满的维吾尔族女织工用千年技艺编织美丽与爱情... In a Kashgar old city workshop, a curvaceous Uyghur weaver creates beauty and love with thousand-year techniques...
Khobar Confession
Sara is a marriage counselor in Khobar. When her most challenging client—a wealthy businessman named Faisal—confesses he's fallen for her, professional boundaries crumble. 'Inti al dawaa mish al diktoor' (أنتِ الدواء مش الدكتور) - You're the cure, not the doctor.
קציר בקיבוץ | Kibbutz Harvest
A young volunteer from Sweden discovers that kibbutz life offers more than just agricultural work when the head of the orchard takes a personal interest in her education.
Knafeh Nights in Nablus
Rania returns to her family's legendary knafeh shop, where the new pastry chef Karim stirs more than just cheese and semolina.
春城花娘 | The Flower Seller of Kunming
昆明斗南花市的深夜，一位丰满的花农用鲜花和温情编织浪漫... In the late night of Kunming's Dounan Flower Market, a curvaceous flower farmer weaves romance with flowers and warmth...
兰州拉面娘 | The Noodle Master of Lanzhou
兰州黄河边的面馆里，一位丰满的女拉面师用一清二白三红四绿五黄征服每一位食客... By the Yellow River in Lanzhou, a curvaceous female noodle master conquers every diner with the five colors of authentic Lanzhou noodles...
雪域客栈娘 | The Tibetan Innkeeper of Lhasa
拉萨布达拉宫脚下的客栈里，一位丰满的藏族女主人用高原的温暖治愈每一个旅人... At an inn beneath Lhasa's Potala Palace, a curvaceous Tibetan hostess heals every traveler with highland warmth...
纳西草药师 | The Naxi Healer of Lijiang
丽江古城的深巷里，一位丰满的纳西族草药师用古老的方式治愈身体与灵魂... In the deep alleys of Lijiang's old town, a curvaceous Naxi healer uses ancient ways to heal body and soul...
קשר בלוד | Lod Liaison
A Jewish social worker and an Arab community leader in Lod fight for coexistence—and fight against their growing attraction.
泸沽湖女儿国 | The Mosuo Matriarch of Lugu Lake
泸沽湖畔的摩梭人村落里，一位丰满的女族长用母系传统迎接每一位走婚的男子... In a Mosuo village by Lugu Lake, a curvaceous matriarch welcomes every walking marriage visitor with matrilineal traditions...
洛阳牡丹仙 | The Peony Gardener of Luoyang
洛阳城中的牡丹园里，一位丰满的女园艺师用花中之王见证最美的爱情... In Luoyang's peony garden, a curvaceous female gardener witnesses the most beautiful love with the king of flowers...
赌城贵妇 | The Casino Hostess of Macau
澳门赌场的贵宾厅里，一位丰满优雅的女公关用她的方式让豪客们流连忘返... In Macau's VIP casino rooms, a curvaceous and elegant hostess has her own way of keeping high rollers coming back...
Maqluba and Memories
When Hana's mother sends her to learn traditional cooking from her recently-divorced uncle, the lessons become far more intimate than either expected.
Mascara Memories
Karima runs her grandfather's vineyard in Mascara. When sommelier André arrives seeking Algeria's legendary wines, she pours him vintages that unlock more than taste. 'El 'inab yehki' (العنب يحكي) - Grapes speak.
Mehndi Nights
Sana runs the most sought-after mehndi business in East London. When she's hired for billionaire Tariq's sister's wedding, she never expects the groom's brother to be her ex-fiancé—or for old flames to reignite.
דבש המוסד | Mossad Honey
A Mossad agent on a honeypot mission finds her target more appealing than expected—and the lines between duty and desire begin to blur.
南昌拌粉娘 | The Rice Noodle Chef of Nanchang
南昌街头的早餐摊上，一位丰满的拌粉师傅用独特的酱料征服每一个清晨... At a Nanchang street breakfast stall, a curvaceous rice noodle chef conquers every morning with her unique sauce...
秦淮歌姬 | The Singer of Qinhuai River
南京秦淮河畔，一位丰腴的戏曲演员在夜色中唱出爱与欲望... By Nanjing's Qinhuai River, a curvaceous opera singer performs tales of love and desire in the night...
甬商海鲜娘 | The Seafood Trader of Ningbo
宁波海鲜市场的凌晨，一位丰满的女商人用大海的慷慨换取人间的温情... In the pre-dawn hours of Ningbo's seafood market, a curvaceous trader exchanges the sea's bounty for human warmth...
鄂尔多斯羊绒娘 | The Cashmere Weaver of Ordos
内蒙古鄂尔多斯的草原上，一位丰满的蒙古族女织工用最柔软的羊绒编织温暖... On the Ordos grassland of Inner Mongolia, a curvaceous Mongolian weaver creates warmth with the softest cashmere...
התעוררות בבני ברק | Orthodox Awakening
A married Haredi woman discovers desires she was taught to suppress when a secular repairman enters her Bnei Brak home.
Oxford Don
Visiting scholar falls for the formidable Dr. Abimbola, whose expertise in medieval manuscripts is matched only by her expertise in after-hours tutorials.
票号遗孀 | The Banker's Widow of Pingyao
平遥古城的深宅大院里，一位丰满的票号后人守护着财富与秘密... In the deep courtyards of ancient Pingyao, a curvaceous descendant of bankers guards wealth and secrets...
莆田鞋娘 | The Shoe Factory Boss of Putian
莆田的制鞋工厂里，一位丰满的女老板用双手创造财富，也创造爱情... In a Putian shoe factory, a curvaceous female boss creates wealth and love with her own hands...
Qawwali Night
At a late-night qawwali in Birmingham, Zoya locks eyes with Rehan—a qawwali singer whose voice has haunted her dreams. When he sings directly to her, the spiritual becomes sensual.
苗绣传人 | The Miao Embroiderer of Qiannan
贵州黔南的苗寨里，一位丰满的苗绣传人用针线绣出爱与传承... In a Miao village of Qiannan, Guizhou, a curvaceous Miao embroidery inheritor stitches love and legacy with needle and thread...
青岛啤酒娘 | The Brewery Matron of Qingdao
青岛老城区的精酿酒吧里，一位丰满的女酿酒师调制出最醉人的配方... In Qingdao's old town, a curvaceous female brewer creates the most intoxicating recipes...
提线木偶娘 | The Puppet Master of Quanzhou
泉州古城的戏台后，一位丰满的木偶戏艺人用丝线操控着人偶，也操控着他的心... Behind the stage in ancient Quanzhou, a curvaceous puppeteer controls marionettes with silk threads, and his heart as well...
أسرار القصر | Palace Secrets of Rabat
A palace guard discovers forbidden love with a royal maid in the ancient corridors of Rabat's kasbahs.
כיכר רבין | Rabin Square
A peace activist and a right-wing politician's son find common ground—and uncommon passion—at a demonstration in Tel Aviv.
Riyadh Nights
When American architect Sarah arrives in Riyadh to design a luxury hotel, she never expected her Saudi business partner Khalid to awaken desires she didn't know existed. 'Ana ahtajik' (أنا أحتاجك) - I need you - he whispered, and everything changed.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 1-5
Five passionate tales exploring Russian culture - from the steamy banyas of Moscow to the ballet stages of St. Petersburg. Пять страстных историй о русской культуре.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 6-10
Five more passionate tales of Russian culture - vodka traditions, Siberian mysteries, and forbidden encounters. Ещё пять страстных историй о русской культуре.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 11-15
Five passionate tales from Russia's artistic soul - icons, literature, and the Trans-Siberian journey. Пять страстных историй о русской душе.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 16-20
Five passionate tales of Russian music, dance, and winter traditions. Пять страстных историй о русской музыке и зимних традициях.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 21-25
Five passionate tales from Russia's kitchens and gardens - borscht, dacha life, and mushroom hunting. Пять страстных историй о русской кухне и дачной жизни.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 26-30
Five passionate tales from Russia's frozen north and warm hearts - Siberian adventures and Arctic romance. Пять страстных историй о русском Севере.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 31-35
Five passionate tales of Russian theatre, circus, and performing arts. Пять страстных историй о русском театре и цирке.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 36-40
Five passionate tales of Russian art, architecture, and craftsmanship. Пять страстных историй о русском искусстве и мастерстве.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 41-45
Five passionate tales of Russian science, space, and intellectual pursuits. Пять страстных историй о русской науке и космосе.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 46-50
Five passionate tales of Russian spirituality, mysticism, and ancient traditions. Пять страстных историй о русской духовности и мистике.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 51-55
Five passionate tales of Russian maritime traditions and coastal life. Пять страстных историй о русских морских традициях.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 56-60
Five passionate tales of Russian sports and physical culture. Пять страстных историй о русском спорте и физической культуре.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 61-65
Five passionate tales of Russian fashion, textiles, and style. Пять страстных историй о русской моде и стиле.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 66-70
Five passionate tales of Russian gardens, flowers, and natural beauty. Пять страстных историй о русских садах и природе.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 71-75
Five passionate tales of Russian hospitality, celebrations, and festive traditions. Пять страстных историй о русском гостеприимстве и праздниках.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 76-80
Five passionate tales of Russian countryside and village life. Пять страстных историй о русской деревне.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 81-85
Five passionate tales of Russian drinks, taverns, and toasts. Пять страстных историй о русских напитках и застольях.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 86-90
Five passionate tales of Russian music, poetry, and artistic souls. Пять страстных историй о русской музыке и поэзии.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 91-95
Five passionate tales of Russian crafts, artisans, and master makers. Пять страстных историй о русских ремёслах и мастерах.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 96-100
Five final passionate tales of Russian mystery, magic, and eternal traditions. Пять завершающих страстных историй о русской тайне и магии.
קבלה בצפת | Safed Mysticism
A spiritual seeker learns more than Kabbalah from a mystical teacher in the ancient city of Safed.
天涯海角 | The Beach Resort Owner of Sanya
三亚的私人海滩上，一位丰满的度假村女主人用热带的温度治愈每一位旅人... On a private beach in Sanya, a curvaceous resort owner heals every traveler with tropical warmth...
סוד השבת | Shabbat Secret
A secular man invited to his girlfriend's religious family for Shabbat finds himself drawn to her observant mother.
弄堂小笼娘 | The Dumpling Lady of Shanghai's Old Lanes
上海老弄堂的深处，一位丰满的小笼包师傅用十八道褶子包住所有的秘密... Deep in Shanghai's old lanes, a curvaceous xiaolongbao master wraps all secrets in eighteen pleats...
潮汕牛肉火锅娘 | The Teochew Beef Hotpot Queen of Shantou
汕头老街的牛肉火锅店里，一位丰满的潮汕女老板用新鲜的牛肉征服每一位食客... In a Shantou old street beef hotpot shop, a curvaceous Teochew owner conquers every diner with fresh beef...
女儿红 | The Rice Wine Maker of Shaoxing
绍兴古镇的酒窖里，一位丰满的酿酒师酿造的不只是女儿红... In the wine cellars of ancient Shaoxing, a curvaceous brewer makes more than just Daughter's Red wine...
深圳科技女王 | The Tech Entrepreneur of Shenzhen
深圳高新区的科技公司里，一位丰满的女CEO用代码和激情改变世界... In a tech company in Shenzhen's high-tech zone, a curvaceous female CEO changes the world with code and passion...
石磨面坊娘 | The Flour Mill Owner of Shijiazhuang
石家庄郊外的古老面坊里，一位丰满的女主人用传统石磨研磨出最纯粹的面粉和爱情... In an ancient flour mill outside Shijiazhuang, a curvaceous owner grinds the purest flour and love with traditional stone mills...
曾侯乙编钟守护人 | The Chime Bell Keeper of Suizhou
湖北随州的博物馆里，一位丰满的女讲解员用古乐的神韵唤醒千年的共鸣... In a Suizhou museum, a curvaceous female guide awakens thousand-year resonance with ancient music's charm...
Sunday Dinner Secrets
Every Sunday at Big Mama's house, the whole family gathers. But when her husband's fine nephew from Chicago shows up, she finds herself serving more than mac and cheese in the back kitchen.
园林守护人 | The Garden Keeper of Suzhou
苏州园林深处，一位丰腴的女园丁守护着一个关于爱与欲望的秘密... In the depths of Suzhou's gardens, a curvaceous female gardener guards a secret of love and desire...
珍珠奶茶女王 | The Bubble Tea Queen of Taipei
台北夜市的珍珠奶茶店里，一位丰满的老板娘调制出最甜蜜的秘密... In a Taipei night market bubble tea shop, a curvaceous owner brews the sweetest secrets...
מתח בטכניון | Technion Tension
A PhD student and her thesis advisor cross ethical lines in the lab—and discover that chemistry isn't just about molecules.
רכות בתל השומר | Tel Hashomer Tenderness
A cancer patient and her doctor cross the ultimate professional boundary—because when time is short, rules seem meaningless.
The Al-Quds Professor
PhD student Mira travels to Al-Quds University for research, finding her dissertation advisor Dr. Khalil offers lessons far beyond academic discourse.
The Antique Dealer of Jerusalem
In Jerusalem's Old City, dealer Mahmoud sells artifacts of a vanishing world—until curator Lina walks in looking for a piece and finds something priceless.
The Antique Dealer's Wife of Stone Town | Mke wa Muuzaji wa Vitu vya Kale wa Stone Town | زَوْجَةُ تاجِرِ التُّحَفِ في المَدينَةِ الحَجَرِيَّة
In the labyrinthine alleys of Stone Town, an antique dealer's voluptuous wife shows a young European collector the hidden treasures no tourist ever sees.
The Arak Distillery
When Nadia inherits her grandfather's arak distillery in Beit Jala, she clashes with master distiller Jibril—until their rivalry ferments into something stronger.
The Bailbondsman's Wife
Trina's husband runs the biggest bail bonds business in Memphis. When his partner saves her from a robbery, she discovers protection comes in many forms.
The Baklava Kiss
At a sweets shop in East Jerusalem, assistant Sami catches the owner's daughter Hana stealing baklava—and offers to keep her secret for a price sweeter than honey.
The Bethlehem Star
Tour guide Mariam shows pilgrims the holy sites by day—but it's the astronomer Karim who shows her the real stars, and a different kind of heaven.
The Bethlehem Widow
Omar, a young carpenter, takes a job restoring the home of Umm Elias, a beautiful widow whose loneliness mirrors his own.
The Boat Builder's Wife of Kizingitini | Mke wa Mjenzi wa Mashua wa Kizingitini | زَوْجَةُ صانِعِ المَراكِبِ في كيزينْغيتيني
In the boat-building village of Kizingitini on Pate Island, a master craftsman's voluptuous wife teaches his young apprentice the art of fitting things together.
The Boat Builder's Wife of Shela | زَوْجَةُ بَنّاءِ القَوارِبِ في شيلا
In the picturesque village of Shela near Lamu, a boat builder's young wife discovers passion with a visiting Arab calligrapher.
The Calligraphy Master
Art student Leila travels to Nablus to study with calligraphy master Hussein—and finds that Arabic script isn't the only thing with hidden curves and secret meanings.
The Chai Shop Affair
When Zara inherits her late uncle's chai shop in Birmingham, she never expected the handsome property developer Imran to walk in demanding she sell. Their battle of wills ignites a passion neither can deny.
The Church Mother's Confession
Sister Bernice has been the pillar of First Baptist for forty years. But when the young associate pastor starts private prayer sessions, she discovers some temptations are meant to be yielded to.
The Citrus Grove
When Lama returns to restore her grandparents' abandoned citrus grove near Jaffa, she finds caretaker Mahmoud has kept more than just the trees alive.
The Coconut Oil Presser's Widow of Kiwayu | Mjane wa Mkamaji Mafuta ya Nazi wa Kiwayu | أَرْمَلَةُ عاصِرِ زَيْتِ جَوْزِ الهِنْدِ في كيوايو
On the remote island of Kiwayu, a coconut oil presser's voluptuous widow teaches a shipwrecked sailor the art of extracting sweetness from hard shells.
The Coconut Oil Seller of Tanga | بائِعَةُ زَيْتِ جَوْزِ الهِنْدِ في تانْغا
In the coastal town of Tanga, a voluptuous coconut oil seller teaches a young sailor the art of massage and much more.
The Coffee Trader's Wife of Harar | زَوْجَةُ تاجِرِ البُنِّ في هَرَر
In the ancient walled city of Harar, a coffee trader's voluptuous wife discovers passion with a young Swahili merchant from the coast.
The Coir Rope Maker's Widow of Mtambwe | Mjane wa Mtengenezaji Kamba za Nazi wa Mtambwe | أَرْمَلَةُ صانِعِ حِبالِ اللِّيفِ في مْتامْبْوي
In the small village of Mtambwe on Pemba, a coir rope maker's voluptuous widow teaches a young trader from the mainland how to twist fibers into strength.
The Coral Carver's Secret of Malindi | سِرُّ نَحّاتِ المَرْجانِ في مَلِنْدي
In the coastal town of Malindi, a master coral carver sculpts more than stone when a wealthy widow commissions a special piece.
The Cricket Captain
Sports journalist Aisha is assigned to interview Shahid, the controversial British Pakistani cricket star. Their professional relationship turns into a wicket of passion neither expected.
The Cricket Widow
Fatima's husband is obsessed with cricket, leaving her alone every weekend. When his handsome teammate Amir starts showing her attention, she discovers what it feels like to be someone's priority.
The Crocodile Hunter's Aunt of Kipini | Shangazi wa Mwindaji wa Mamba wa Kipini | عَمَّةُ صَيّادِ التَّماسيحِ في كيبيني
In the delta town of Kipini where the Tana River meets the sea, a crocodile hunter's voluptuous aunt seduces his young apprentice during the hunting season.
The Damascus Connection
Separated by borders since the Nakba, Palestinian diaspora Sami meets his cousin Layla in Jordan—and discovers that some family connections run deeper than blood.
The Damascus Rose
Perfumer Layla creates scents from Damascus roses grown in Palestine—until fragrance collector Rami asks her to make something that smells like love.
The Date Palm Farmer's Mother of Faza | Mama wa Mkulima wa Mitende wa Faza | أُمُّ مُزارِعِ النَّخيلِ في فازا
In the ancient town of Faza on Pate Island, a date palm farmer's widowed mother teaches the young harvest worker the sweetness of forbidden fruit.
The Date Palm Guardian
In the Jordan Valley, Umm Azzam tends ancient date palms—until agricultural researcher Walid arrives and discovers that some trees bear sweeter fruit than others.
The Deacon's Daughter
Pastor Williams has led New Hope Baptist for twenty years. When his best friend's thick, tempting daughter returns from grad school, his faith faces its greatest test.
The Dhow Captain's Wife of Lamu | زَوْجَةُ رُبّانِ المَرْكَبِ في لامو
In the ancient Swahili port of Lamu, a dhow captain's voluptuous wife finds forbidden pleasure with the young pearl diver who brings her husband's cargo.
The Dhow Repairer's Mother of Kilifi | Mama wa Mkarabati wa Dau wa Kilifi | أُمُّ مُصْلِحِ المَراكِبِ في كيليفي
In the creek town of Kilifi, a dhow repairer's voluptuous mother shows his young business partner how to plug holes and seal cracks.
The Dolphin Hunter's Mother of Wasini | Mama wa Mwindaji wa Pomboo wa Wasini | أُمُّ صَيّادِ الدَّلافينِ في واسيني
On the tiny island of Wasini, a widowed mother whose son has gone to sea finds comfort in the arms of the young coral trader who shelters from a storm.
The Drum Maker's Wife of Mafia Island | زَوْجَةُ صانِعِ الطُّبولِ في جَزيرَةِ مافْيا
In the remote Mafia Island, a drum maker's voluptuous wife discovers passion with a young dancer whose rhythms awaken her deepest desires.
The Embroidery Lesson
Leila learns traditional Palestinian embroidery from her mother's friend—and discovers that Imm Rami's teachings extend far beyond thread and needle.
The Family Secret
When Sana's mother passes, she discovers a secret sister—Mehr—born from her father's affair. As they navigate grief and resentment, Mehr's brother-in-law Kareem becomes an unexpected source of comfort... and more.
The Fig Tree Inheritance
Maya inherits an ancient fig tree from her grandmother—along with caretaker Amin, whose devotion to the tree extends unexpectedly to its new owner.
The Fisherman's Widow of Mtwapa | Mjane wa Mvuvi wa Mtwapa | أَرْمَلَةُ الصَّيّادِ في مْتْوابا
In the creek town of Mtwapa, a voluptuous widow who sells dried fish finds passionate renewal with a young boat builder from Mombasa.
The Fisherman's Wife
When Nadia's fisherman husband is lost at sea, his brother Samir helps her survive—until grief transforms into something neither expected.
The Forbidden Fiancé
Aliya's engagement was arranged by her family to please his family—two business dynasties merging. She doesn't expect to actually fall for her cold, distant fiancé Omar. But behind closed doors, he's anything but cold.
The Frankincense Trader's Wife of Mogadishu | زَوْجَةُ تاجِرِ اللُّبانِ في مَقْديشو
In medieval Mogadishu, a frankincense trader's neglected wife finds passion with a Persian physician who treats more than her ailments.
The Freedom Tunnel
Journalist Nour infiltrates Gaza through the tunnels for a story—and finds guide Marwan offers passage to more than just the other side.
The Goldsmith's Wife of Gedi | زَوْجَةُ الصّائِغِ في غيدي
In the ancient ruins of Gedi, a goldsmith's neglected wife finds passion with a young archaeologist who discovers more than ancient treasures.
The Hammam Encounter
At a traditional hammam in Nablus, Amal's routine visit becomes extraordinary when she meets Kawthar—a woman whose touch heals more than muscles.
The Henna Artist of Gaza
Master henna artist Salma decorates brides across Gaza—until she meets Karim at a wedding and he asks her to paint something just for him.
The Henna Mistress of Mombasa | سَيِّدَةُ الحِنّاءِ في مُمْباسا
In the old town of Mombasa, a renowned henna artist discovers that her most intricate designs are painted in passion with a wealthy Hadrami merchant.
The Henna Night Stranger
At her sister's henna night, Maysoon meets a mysterious musician named Khaled—whose presence wasn't planned but whose touch feels predestined.
The Ivory Carver's Daughter of Dar es Salaam | بِنْتُ نَحّاتِ العاجِ في دارِ السَّلام
In the bustling port of Dar es Salaam, an ivory carver's voluptuous daughter learns the art of pleasure from a sophisticated Yemeni merchant.
The Ivory Carver's Widow of Mikindani | Mjane wa Mchongaji Pembe wa Mikindani | أَرْمَلَةُ نَحّاتِ العاجِ في ميكينْداني
In the old slave port of Mikindani, an ivory carver's voluptuous widow teaches a young German museum curator the art of shaping hard things into beauty.
The Jasmine Seller
Every evening, Umm Khalil sells jasmine garlands at Damascus Gate—until businessman Fadi stops to buy, and finds her scent intoxicating in more ways than one.
The Jerusalem Guide
American tourist Jordan hires local guide Mariam to show him the real Jerusalem—and discovers the ancient city has lessons to teach about more than history.
The Kanga Weaver's Wife of Bagamoyo | زَوْجَةُ ناسِجِ الكانْغا في باغامويو
In the historic port of Bagamoyo, a kanga weaver's neglected wife finds passion with a young fabric merchant who appreciates her curves.
The Keffiyeh Weaver
The last traditional keffiyeh factory in Palestine holds secrets—including the weaver Walid, whose threads connect Mira to a heritage she never knew she needed.
The Landlord's Lesson
Teaching assistant Maryam can barely afford her flat's rising rent. When her handsome landlord Hamza learns why, he offers an arrangement neither expected to enjoy so much.
The Landlord's Leverage
Constance owns the brownstone where Marcus rents. When he falls behind on rent and offers to work it off, the arrangement becomes more personal than either expected.
The Last Keymaker
Abu Salim makes keys for locks that no longer exist—until historian Jana discovers his workshop and learns some doors should never be closed.
The Lease Agreement
When Imran's building gets new ownership, his new landlady Anisa arrives demanding assessments. Their class tension becomes something much more personal.
The Mangrove Crab Catcher's Wife of Rufiji | زَوْجَةُ صَيّادِ سَرَطانِ المانْغْروفِ في روفيجي
In the mangrove swamps of Rufiji, a crab catcher's voluptuous wife finds passion with a young fisherman who brings her more than the day's catch.
The Mangrove Honey Gatherer's Wife of Funzi | Mke wa Mkusanyaji Asali wa Mikoko wa Funzi | زَوْجَةُ جامِعِ عَسَلِ المانْغْروفِ في فونْزي
On the secluded island of Funzi, a honey gatherer's voluptuous wife shares her sweetness with the young dhow sailor who delivers supplies to their isolated home.
The Mangrove Honey Gatherer's Wife of Pemba | زَوْجَةُ جامِعِ عَسَلِ المانْغْروفِ في بِمْبا
In the clove-scented island of Pemba, a honey gatherer's neglected wife finds sweetness with a young clove plantation worker.
The Manuscript Keeper's Daughter of Pate | Binti wa Mweka Hati wa Pate | بِنْتُ حافِظِ المَخْطوطاتِ في باتي
In the ancient island of Pate, a voluptuous woman who guards her father's precious manuscripts surrenders to the young scholar who comes seeking forbidden knowledge.
The Midwife of Jenin
Traditional midwife Imm Noor has delivered hundreds of babies in Jenin camp—until young doctor Samir arrives and challenges everything she knows about birth, death, and desire.
The Mosque Builder's Daughter of Takwa | بِنْتُ بَنّاءِ المَسْجِدِ في تاكْوا
In the ancient ruins of Takwa, a mosque builder's voluptuous daughter falls for a mysterious traveler who seeks the secrets of the abandoned city.
The Musakhan Maker
When Dina's restaurant struggles, a mysterious investor named Ibrahim offers help—but his terms extend far beyond business.
The Music Teacher of Birzeit
At Birzeit University, Professor Omar teaches traditional Palestinian music—until his brightest student Dina composes something that changes their entire relationship.
The Nakba Day Reunion
At a Nakba Day commemoration in Chicago, Amira reconnects with her childhood friend Jamal—now a man whose passion for justice matches his passion for her.
The Olive Harvest
During the annual olive harvest in Nablus, Yasmin finds herself drawn to the mysterious Ahmad, whose hands work the ancient trees with surprising tenderness.
The Olive Press Operator
At an ancient olive press in Sebastia, Mira finds Bassam still using methods unchanged for centuries—and discovers that some traditions include passion.
The Palestinian Wedding
As a bridesmaid at her cousin's Ramallah wedding, Layla never expected to fall for the best man—especially not her cousin's ex-boyfriend's brother.
The Pearl Diver's Legacy
Gaza once had pearl divers—now only Abu Rashid remembers the trade. When marine biologist Lina comes to document the vanished industry, she finds treasures beyond pearls.
The Pharmacist of Haifa
Widower Ibrahim runs the oldest pharmacy in Haifa's Arab quarter—until Dr. Amira starts sending patients, and their prescription becomes something neither expected.
The Photographer of Gaza
Award-winning photographer Tariq documents Gaza's reality—until journalist Sara embeds with him and discovers some images can't be captured, only felt.
The Poet's Daughter
Huda falls for Salim, a renowned Palestinian poet whose words have haunted her for years—but their connection comes with an impossible complication.
The Pottery Wheel
Ceramic artist Layla rents studio space from master potter Hassan—and discovers that clay isn't the only thing that responds to patient hands.
The Qanun Player
At a private concert in Jerusalem, music journalist Rania interviews qanun master Adel—and discovers his seventy-eight strings can play more than notes.
The Quilt Maker's Promise
Imm Rashid sews quilts from fabric pieces spanning generations—until artist Mahmoud asks her to create something from the clothes of his lost family, and they mend more than cloth.
The Quran Reciter's Secret of Siyu | سِرُّ مُقْرِئِ القُرْآنِ في سِيو
In the scholarly town of Siyu, a revered Quran reciter finds himself entrapped by the charms of a wealthy widow who seeks private lessons.
The Ramallah Rooftop
Dalia hosts a secret rooftop party in Ramallah where she encounters Tariq, a mysterious artist whose paintings—and touch—reveal hidden desires.
The Refugee Camp Doctor
Dr. Layla finds purpose treating patients in Jenin refugee camp—and unexpected passion with Mahmoud, a resistance fighter whose wounds run deeper than flesh.
The Rishta Rebellion
Amna has rejected every rishta her parents have arranged, but when they threaten to cut her off, she enlists Kamran—her brother's best friend—to pose as her boyfriend. Fake turns real faster than either expected.
The Ruins Guardian's Wife of Unguja Ukuu | Mke wa Mlinzi wa Magofu wa Unguja Ukuu | زَوْجَةُ حارِسِ الآثارِ في أونْغوجا أوكو
At the ancient site of Unguja Ukuu, the oldest settlement on Zanzibar, a ruins guardian's voluptuous wife reveals ancient secrets to the young archaeologist who disturbs the past.
The Sail Maker's Widow of Matondoni | Mjane wa Mshonaji Matanga wa Matondoni | أَرْمَلَةُ صانِعِ الأَشْرِعَةِ في ماتونْدوني
In the dhow-building village of Matondoni on Lamu Island, a sail maker's voluptuous widow teaches a young canvas merchant the art of catching the wind.
The Sailmaker's Widow of Vanga | أَرْمَلَةُ صانِعِ الأَشْرِعَةِ في فانْغا
In the border town of Vanga, a sailmaker's voluptuous widow teaches a young apprentice the art of stitching and much more.
The Salt Merchant's Wife of Mambrui | Mke wa Mfanyabiashara wa Chumvi wa Mambrui | زَوْجَةُ تاجِرِ المِلْحِ في مامْبْروي
In the salt-harvesting town of Mambrui, a merchant's voluptuous wife adds flavor to the life of the young poet who comes to document local traditions.
The Samaritan's Secret
In the ancient village of Nablus lives one of the world's last Samaritans—and Yusuf holds more than religious secrets when anthropologist Elena enters his world.
The Seaweed Farmer's Wife of Ras Nungwi | Mke wa Mkulima wa Mwani wa Ras Nungwi | زَوْجَةُ مُزارِعِ الأَعْشابِ البَحْرِيَّةِ في راسْ نونْغْوي
At the northern tip of Zanzibar, a seaweed farmer's voluptuous wife shares the secrets of the tides with a young marine biologist from the mainland.
The Shepherd's Daughter
Bedouin shepherd Noura leads her flock through the Negev hills—until journalist Adam embeds with her community and discovers stories worth more than headlines.
The Silkworm Keeper
One of Palestine's last silk farmers, Abu Samer tends his silkworms in the hills outside Nablus—until fashion designer Leila seeks his threads and finds much more.
The Sisal Merchant's Wife of Tanga | Mke wa Mfanyabiashara wa Katani wa Tanga | زَوْجَةُ تاجِرِ الكَتّانِ في تانْغا
In the port city of Tanga, a wealthy sisal merchant's neglected wife discovers passion with the young railway clerk who delivers her husband's shipping documents.
The Slave Cave Keeper's Widow of Shimoni | Mjane wa Mlinzi wa Pango la Watumwa wa Shimoni | أَرْمَلَةُ حارِسِ كَهْفِ العَبيدِ في شيموني
In Shimoni, where ancient caves once held slaves, a voluptuous widow who guides tourists through the dark passages finds passion with a young historian from Nairobi.
The Merchant's Widow of Kilwa | أَرْمَلَةُ التّاجِرِ في كيلْوا
In the wealthy trading port of Kilwa, a powerful merchant's widow takes her pleasure with the young captain who manages her late husband's ships.
The Soul Food Spot
Mama Lou's Kitchen has the best fried chicken in Chicago. But when the new health inspector turns out to be her ex-husband's handsome son, the kitchen gets hotter than her cast iron skillet.
The Spice Merchant's Daughter of Zanzibar | بِنْتُ تاجِرِ التَّوابِلِ في زَنْجِبار
In the fragrant spice markets of Zanzibar, a merchant's voluptuous daughter discovers forbidden pleasures with her father's trusted Arab business partner.
The Spice Merchant's Daughter
Leila inherits her father's spice shop in Jerusalem's Old City—and finds that competitor Samir next door has a recipe for more than just trade wars.
The Strip Club Accountant
Diana handles the books for Atlanta's most exclusive gentleman's club. When the owner's estranged son comes to learn the business, he learns more than the bottom line.
The Sultan's Concubine of Ngazidja | Suria wa Sultani wa Ngazidja | جارِيَةُ السُّلْطانِ في نْغازيجا
In the Comoros island of Grande Comore, an aging sultan's neglected concubine finds ecstasy with the young palace guard from the Swahili coast.
The Sultan's Concubine of Zanzibar | جارِيَةُ السُّلْطانِ في زَنْجِبار
In the palace of the Sultan of Zanzibar, a neglected concubine finds forbidden pleasure with the young palace guard who watches over her quarters.
The Swahili Poet's Muse of Pate | مُلْهِمَةُ الشّاعِرِ السَّواحِلِيِّ في باتي
In the ancient sultanate of Pate, a renowned poet finds his greatest inspiration in the forbidden arms of a noble's voluptuous wife.
The Taboon Bread Baker
Every morning before dawn, Umm Said bakes taboon bread in her ancient stone oven—until a young man named Faris asks to learn, igniting fires beyond the clay.
The Tattoo Artist of Ramallah
Traditional tattoo artist Yasmine revives the ancient Palestinian face markings—until client Rami asks for something more permanent than ink.
The Translation Affair
Urdu translator Hira works at a high-powered law firm. When new partner Samir needs her for a sensitive case, their late nights become more than professional.
The Turtle Hunter's Wife of Manda | Mke wa Mwindaji wa Kasa wa Manda | زَوْجَةُ صَيّادِ السَّلاحِفِ في مانْدا
On the uninhabited island of Manda, a turtle hunter's voluptuous wife finds passion with the young archaeologist excavating the ancient ruins.
The Tutor Session
Noor hires a tutor to help her pass her accountancy exams. She doesn't expect Bilal—young, brilliant, and entirely too distracting—to teach her lessons that have nothing to do with numbers.
The Underground Restaurant
Chef Rania runs a secret supper club in Ramallah—until food critic Karim arrives uninvited and demands a taste of everything she's hiding.
The Vine Leaf Roller
Every spring, Umm Jamil rolls a thousand vine leaves—until her new neighbor Abed asks to help, and their fingers find more than just grape leaves to explore.
The Water Carrier
In villages with intermittent water supply, Abu Nidal delivers life by donkey cart—until aid worker Lina realizes he carries more than just gallons.
The Wedding Singer of Hebron
At her cousin's wedding in Hebron, Lina is captivated by the lead singer of the band, whose voice promises pleasures beyond music.
The Za'atar Fields
Reem returns to her family's za'atar farm in the West Bank and finds her childhood sweetheart Nasir waiting—older, wiser, and still wanting her.
相声女皇 | The Crosstalk Queen of Tianjin
天津茶馆的台上台下，一位丰满的女相声演员用幽默征服观众，用温柔征服他... On and off stage at a Tianjin teahouse, a curvaceous female crosstalk performer conquers audiences with humor and him with tenderness...
火焰山下的葡萄娘 | The Grape Grower of Turpan
新疆吐鲁番的葡萄架下，一位丰满的维吾尔族女主人用最甜的葡萄和最热情的心款待来客... Beneath the grape arbors of Turpan, Xinjiang, a curvaceous Uyghur hostess welcomes guests with the sweetest grapes and most passionate heart...
温州鞋娘 | The Shoe Factory Owner of Wenzhou
温州的皮鞋作坊里，一位丰满的女老板用双脚走出一条创业路，也走进他的心... In a Wenzhou leather shoe workshop, a curvaceous female boss walks an entrepreneurial path, and walks into his heart...
武当道姑 | The Taoist Healer of Wudang
武当山的道观里，一位丰满的女道士用古老的养生之道治愈身心... In a Taoist temple on Wudang Mountain, a curvaceous female Taoist heals body and mind with ancient wellness arts...
热干面皇后 | The Hot Dry Noodle Queen of Wuhan
武汉街头的面摊上，一位丰满泼辣的老板娘用她的热干面征服食客的胃和心... At a Wuhan street stall, a curvaceous and fiery owner conquers hearts and stomachs with her hot dry noodles...
惠山泥人娘 | The Clay Sculptor of Wuxi
无锡惠山脚下的泥人作坊里，一位丰满的女艺人用双手塑造艺术与爱情... At the foot of Huishan in Wuxi, a curvaceous clay artist shapes art and love with her hands...
乌镇蓝印花布娘 | The Indigo Dyer of Wuzhen
乌镇古巷的染坊里，一位丰满的染布娘用蓝白两色染出最动人的爱情... In a dye workshop of Wuzhen's ancient alleys, a curvaceous dyer creates the most touching love with blue and white...
海鲜皇后 | The Seafood Queen of Xiamen
厦门鼓浪屿的海鲜大排档里，一位丰满的老板娘用海的味道征服每一位食客... At a Xiamen seafood stall on Gulangyu Island, a curvaceous owner conquers diners with the taste of the sea...
陶俑修复师 | The Terracotta Restorer of Xi'an
西安兵马俑博物馆的深夜，一位丰满的女修复师与年轻考古学家之间的禁忌... In the depths of Xi'an's Terracotta Museum at night, a forbidden liaison between a curvaceous restorer and a young archaeologist...
塔尔寺酥油灯娘 | The Butter Lamp Keeper of Xining
西宁塔尔寺的殿堂里，一位丰满的藏族女信徒用酥油灯照亮信仰和爱情... In the halls of Tar Monastery in Xining, a curvaceous Tibetan devotee illuminates faith and love with butter lamps...
傣族孔雀娘 | The Dai Peacock Dancer of Xishuangbanna
西双版纳的泼水节上，一位丰满的傣族舞者用孔雀舞征服了每一个观众的心... At Xishuangbanna's Water Splashing Festival, a curvaceous Dai dancer conquers every heart with her peacock dance...
阳朔攀岩娘 | The Climbing Guide of Yangshuo
阳朔喀斯特山峰间，一位丰满的女攀岩向导带领游客挑战极限，也挑战心理防线... Among Yangshuo's karst peaks, a curvaceous female climbing guide leads tourists to challenge their limits and mental barriers...
扬州沐浴娘 | The Bathhouse Owner of Yangzhou
扬州古城的老澡堂里，一位丰满的老板娘将沐浴变成一种艺术... In an old bathhouse in ancient Yangzhou, a curvaceous owner turns bathing into an art form...
烟台葡萄酒娘 | The Winemaker of Yantai
烟台葡萄酒庄里，一位丰满的女酿酒师用时间和耐心酿造出最醇厚的佳酿... In a Yantai winery, a curvaceous female winemaker creates the richest vintage with time and patience...
ישיבה בירושלים | Yerushalayim Yeshiva
A yeshiva student questions everything he believes when he falls for his study partner—another man.
宜兴紫砂娘 | The Purple Clay Master of Yixing
宜兴的紫砂工坊里，一位丰满的女陶艺师用千年紫泥塑造艺术与爱情... In a Yixing purple clay workshop, a curvaceous female potter shapes art and love with thousand-year purple mud...
普洱茶娘 | The Pu'erh Merchant of Yunnan
云南茶马古道上，一位丰满的普洱茶商人教授茶与人生的奥秘... On the ancient Tea Horse Road of Yunnan, a curvaceous Pu'erh merchant teaches the mysteries of tea and life...
阿凡达仙境 | The Tour Guide of Zhangjiajie
张家界的云雾间，一位丰满的土家族导游带领游客发现最私密的风景... In the mists of Zhangjiajie, a curvaceous Tujia guide leads tourists to discover the most intimate scenery...
端砚洗砚娘 | The Ink Stone Washer of Zhaoqing
广东肇庆的端砚作坊里，一位丰满的女工用清水洗出最纯净的砚台和爱情... In a Zhaoqing ink stone workshop, a curvaceous female worker washes out the purest ink stones and love with clear water...
镇江香醋娘 | The Vinegar Maker of Zhenjiang
镇江百年醋坊里，一位丰满的女酿醋师用时间和耐心酿造出最醇厚的味道... In a century-old Zhenjiang vinegar workshop, a curvaceous female vinegar maker brews the richest flavors with time and patience...
水乡船娘 | The Boat Singer of Zhouzhuang
周庄水乡的乌篷船上，一位丰满的船娘用歌声和温情摆渡每一位过客... On a black-canopied boat in Zhouzhuang's water town, a curvaceous boat singer ferries every traveler with song and tenderness...
茅台酒娘 | The Baijiu Distiller of Zunyi
贵州遵义的酒厂里，一位丰满的女酿酒师用古法酿造最醇厚的白酒... In a Zunyi distillery, a curvaceous female master distiller creates the richest baijiu with ancient methods...
دَرْسُ الضَّمَائِرِ المُنْفَصِلَةِ | The Lesson of Separate Pronouns
A judge's wife secretly studies grammar with a young scholar, learning separate pronouns through dialogues that become increasingly personal.
دَرْسُ الضَّمَائِرِ المُتَّصِلَةِ | The Lesson of Attached Pronouns
A scribe falls for the wife of his master while teaching her the intricacies of attached pronouns through increasingly intimate examples.
دَرْسُ الفَاعِلِ | The Lesson of the Subject
A traveling scholar meets a widow in Damascus who wishes to learn grammar. Their lessons on the subject of sentences become lessons in desire.
دَرْسُ الفِعْلِ المَاضِي | The Lesson of the Past Tense
A wealthy merchant's wife teaches her young tutor the intricacies of the past tense verb conjugations through increasingly intimate demonstrations in classical Arabic.
دَرْسُ الفِعْلِ المُضَارِعِ | The Lesson of the Present Tense
A forbidden encounter between a calligraphy master and his patron's wife unfolds through lessons on present tense verb conjugations in Classical Arabic.
دَرْسُ الإِضَافَةِ | The Lesson of the Possessive Construction
A librarian in Baghdad teaches a visiting nobleman the possessive construction through whispered lessons among ancient manuscripts.
دَرْسُ الإِعْرَابِ | The Lesson of Case Endings
A princess in Cordoba secretly studies grammar with a scholar, learning the art of case endings through the language of forbidden desire.
دَرْسُ المَبْنِيِّ لِلمَجْهُولِ | The Lesson of the Passive Voice
A mysterious seductress never reveals who does things to her, teaching a young man the passive voice through experiences where the doer remains unknown.
دَرْسُ المَفْعُولِ بِهِ | The Lesson of the Direct Object
A renowned grammarian finds himself captivated by his student's mother, teaching her the accusative case through examples that grow increasingly personal.
دَرْسُ المُثَنَّى | The Lesson of the Dual Form
Twin sisters in Fes teach a visiting merchant the dual form in Arabic, using their own pairing to demonstrate grammatical duality.
دَرْسُ النَّعْتِ وَالمَنْعُوتِ | The Lesson of Adjective Agreement
A poetry master teaches a merchant's daughter the art of adjective agreement, finding that descriptions of beauty lead to unexpected intimacy.
دَرْسُ الشَّرْطِ | The Lesson of Conditional Sentences
A clever merchant's widow proposes conditions to a young traveler, each 'if' leading to deeper intimacy and grammatical understanding.
دَرْسُ أَسْمَاءِ الإِشَارَةِ | The Lesson of Demonstrative Pronouns
A blind poetess teaches a young man demonstratives through touch, showing him 'this' and 'that' in ways he never imagined.
دَرْسُ الأَسْمَاءِ المَوْصُولَةِ | The Lesson of Relative Pronouns
A mysterious woman who never reveals her face teaches a traveler about relative pronouns, always referring to herself as 'the one who...'
دَرْسُ إِنَّ وَأَخَوَاتِهَا | The Lesson of Inna and Its Sisters
A fortune teller uses emphasis particles to reveal truths to a young man, each 'inna' uncovering desires neither expected.
دَرْسُ جَمْعِ المُؤَنَّثِ السَّالِمِ | The Lesson of the Sound Feminine Plural
A young teacher is hired to instruct the daughters of a pasha, discovering that grammar lessons with beautiful women lead to beautiful complications.
دَرْسُ جَمْعِ المُذَكَّرِ السَّالِمِ | The Lesson of the Sound Masculine Plural
A wealthy matron hosts young scholars at her salon, teaching them the sound masculine plural through debates that turn into something more.
دَرْسُ كَانَ وَأَخَوَاتِهَا | The Lesson of Kana and Its Sisters
A historian widow recounts her past loves to teach a young writer about 'was' and its sisters, each memory more intimate than the last.
Baidoa Agricultural Trader
She trades grain in Baidoa—a thick ebony widow who feeds Bay Region. When he comes studying food security, she offers knowledge. Some knowledge is shared intimately.
Berbera Fish Market
She runs the largest fish stall in Berbera—a thick ebony widow whose catch feeds Somaliland. When he comes documenting fishing communities, she offers access. Some documentation is intimate.
Berbera Port Clerk
She processes cargo at Berbera's new port—a thick ebony widow who controls what enters Somaliland. When he arrives overseeing a construction project, she facilitates everything. Some facilitation is personal.
Bosaso Seafood Exporter
She exports lobster from Bosaso to Dubai—a thick ebony widow who's built an empire from the sea. When he arrives seeking sustainable fishing partnerships, she offers a business meeting. Some negotiations are conducted in private.
Burco Livestock Market
She dominates Burco's livestock market—a thick ebony widow who's the biggest buyer in Togdheer. When he comes studying pastoral economics, she offers lessons. Some lessons are private.
Dadaab Camp Teacher
She teaches in Dadaab refugee camp—a thick ebony widow who's educated generations. When he comes documenting education programs, she offers her story. Some documentation becomes personal.
Dire Dawa Somali Merchant
She runs a trading house in Dire Dawa—a thick ebony widow connecting Ethiopian Somalis to the world. When he comes researching diaspora networks, she offers her story. Some stories unfold in private.
Djibouti Café Owner
She runs a café in Djibouti City—a thick ebony widow where everyone meets. When he comes seeking connections, she offers more than coffee. Some connections are very personal.
Djibouti Port Administrator
She administrates Djibouti's strategic port—a thick ebony widow with access to everyone. When he arrives for shipping negotiations, she facilitates more than cargo. Some deals are sealed in private.
Djibouti Shipping Agent
She clears cargo through Djibouti's port—a thick ebony widow who knows every regulation. When he arrives with a complicated shipment, she offers expertise. Some clearance is very thorough.
Eastleigh Hawala Operator
She moves money through Eastleigh—a thick ebony widow connecting diaspora to home. When he comes understanding remittance flows, she offers access. Some access is off the books.
Garissa Livestock Dealer
She runs the largest livestock yard in Garissa—a thick ebony widow who supplies meat to Kenya. When he comes studying pastoral economics, she offers access. Some studies go deeper than research.
Hargeisa Gold Merchant
She sells gold in Hargeisa's jewelry souk—a thick ebony widow who adorns brides. When he comes sourcing traditional jewelry, she offers her expertise. Some expertise sparkles in private.
Hargeisa Hotel Manager
She manages the finest hotel in Hargeisa—a thick ebony widow who hosts diaspora and diplomats. When he arrives for an extended stay, she offers hospitality. Some hospitality exceeds expectations.
Hargeisa Money Transfer
She runs a hawala in Hargeisa—a thick ebony widow who moves money across continents. When he comes studying informal finance, she offers insights. Some transactions are off the books.
Hargeisa University Professor
She teaches history at Hargeisa University—a thick ebony widow educating Somaliland's future. When he comes to research his family, she offers guidance. Some lessons are private.
Jijiga Cross-Border Trader
She trades across the Ethiopia-Somalia border—a thick ebony widow who navigates two countries. When he comes studying informal trade, she offers passage. Some borders are crossed intimately.
Kismayo Charcoal Trader
She trades charcoal in Kismayo—a thick ebony widow navigating the dangerous economy. When he comes investigating supply chains, she offers protection. Some protection becomes intimate.
Mogadishu Beach Restaurant
She runs a restaurant on Lido Beach—a thick ebony widow serving hope to Mogadishu. When he comes writing about the city's revival, she offers her story. Some stories are told in private.
Mogadishu Hotel Owner
She runs a hotel in rebuilding Mogadishu—a thick ebony widow who hosts diaspora returnees. When he comes to reconnect with his homeland, she offers more than a room. Some hospitality is very personal.
Mogadishu Textile Merchant
She sells fabric in Mogadishu's Bakara Market—a thick ebony widow who dresses the city. When he comes sourcing traditional textiles, she offers access. Some fabrics are unwrapped in private.
Mombasa Somali Quarter
She runs a guesthouse in Mombasa's Somali quarter—a thick ebony widow who hosts traders and travelers. When he arrives researching coastal trade, she offers hospitality. Some hospitality is complete.
Nairobi Eastleigh Shop
She runs a shop in Eastleigh, Nairobi's Little Mogadishu—a thick ebony widow who sells everything Somalis need. When he passes through on business, she offers hospitality. Some business becomes pleasure.
Nairobi Matatu Owner
She owns a fleet of matatus serving Eastleigh—a thick ebony widow who moves Somalis through Nairobi. When he comes studying urban transport, she offers a ride. Some rides are very personal.
Nairobi Refugee Lawyer
She defends refugees in Kenyan courts—a thick ebony widow who fights for the voiceless. When he comes documenting asylum cases, she offers access. Some access is deeply personal.
Amsterdam Social Housing
She manages social housing in Amsterdam-Zuidoost—a thick ebony Somali widow who keeps the community together. When he applies for a flat, she shows him units. Some showings are private.
Birmingham Halal Butcher
She runs the oldest Somali butcher shop in Birmingham—a thick ebony widow whose meat is legendary. When he becomes her wholesale customer, she offers premium cuts. Some selections are from the back room.
Brussels EU Translator
She translates for the EU's Somali affairs division—a thick ebony widow who speaks seven languages. When he needs documents translated, she offers personal service. Some languages are spoken in private.
Cardiff Care Home
She works at a Cardiff care home for Somali elders—a thick ebony widow who gives dignity to the dying. When his grandmother is admitted, she becomes essential. Some care transcends the professional.
Copenhagen Social Worker
She helps Somali refugees adjust to Danish life—a thick ebony widow who fights xenophobia daily. When he needs help with integration, she offers extra support. Some support is very personal.
Dublin Refugee Housing
She manages refugee housing in Dublin—a thick ebony Somali widow who finds shelter for the displaced. When he arrives seeking asylum, she finds him more than a room. Some housing arrangements are intimate.
Gothenburg Factory Worker
She works the assembly line at a Gothenburg car plant—a thick ebony Somali widow who builds Swedish cars. When he joins her shift, she shows him the ropes. Some training happens off the line.
Helsinki Integration Officer
She helps Somali refugees adapt to Finnish life—a thick ebony widow fighting Nordic darkness. When he arrives in winter, she becomes his guide to survival. Some warmth goes beyond heating.
Leicester Textile Factory
She supervises the night shift at a Leicester textile mill—a thick ebony Somali widow who commands the floor. When he starts working under her, she shows him the ropes. Some training happens after hours.
London Brick Lane Restaurant
She runs a Somali restaurant on Brick Lane—a thick ebony widow competing with curry houses. When he discovers her hidden gem, he becomes her champion. Some meals are served upstairs.
Manchester Taxi Company
She owns the biggest Somali taxi company in Manchester—a thick ebony widow with a fleet of twenty cars. When he starts driving for her, she keeps him on the best fares. Some rides end at her house.
Oslo Refugee Coordinator
She coordinates Somali refugees for the Norwegian government—a thick ebony widow navigating Scandinavian bureaucracy. When he arrives seeking asylum, she guides him through. Some guidance becomes very personal.
Oxford Obsession
PhD supervisor Dr. Akosua Mensah is brilliant, demanding, and absolutely off-limits. When her student Daniel delivers his thesis draft to her home during a storm, academic boundaries blur completely.
Rome Market Vendor
She sells Somali goods at a Rome market—a thick ebony widow carving space in Italian commerce. When he becomes her regular customer, she offers samples. Some tastes are reserved for after closing.
Stockholm Integration Specialist
She teaches Swedish to Somali refugees in Rinkeby—a thick ebony widow who bridges two worlds. When he joins her intensive class, the lessons become intense. Some integration is physical.
Zurich Bank Teller
She works at a Zurich bank serving Somali diaspora accounts—a thick ebony widow who handles money with precision. When he needs help with an international transfer, she offers private consultation. Some accounts are personal.
Brampton Trucking Dispatcher
She dispatches trucks across Canada from Brampton—a thick ebony Somali widow who knows every route. When he starts driving for her company, she keeps him on the best hauls. Some routes lead back to her.
Calgary Oilfield Cook
She cooks for oilfield workers in Fort McMurray—a thick ebony Somali widow who feeds hungry men. When he starts working the rigs, her food becomes his reason to come back. Some meals are served in private.
Cardiff Caramel
When Kwesi's cousin Nadia comes to stay during a family emergency, he discovers the thick Ghanaian beauty from London has very different ideas about what family means.
Edmonton Home Care Aide
She cares for elderly Somalis in Edmonton—a thick ebony divorced woman who treats every patient like family. When his grandfather needs care, she becomes essential. Some care extends beyond visiting hours.
Halifax Maritime Museum
She curates African maritime history at Halifax's museum—a thick ebony Somali widow whose knowledge spans oceans. When he visits her exhibit, she offers private tours. Some history is made behind closed doors.
Hamilton Factory Supervisor
She supervises the night shift at a Hamilton steel factory—a thick ebony Somali widow who commands men twice her size. When he starts working under her, she shows him industrial strength. Some lessons happen off the floor.
Kitchener-Waterloo Professor
She teaches African Studies at Wilfrid Laurier—a thick ebony Somali widow with two PhDs. When he audits her class, she offers office hours. Some education happens behind closed doors.
London Ontario Nurse
She works the ER at London Health Sciences—a thick ebony Somali widow who's seen everything. When he comes in after an accident, she provides extended care. Some wounds need special attention.
Mississauga Grocery Store
She owns the biggest Somali grocery in Mississauga—a thick ebony widow who supplies half of Ontario. When he starts wholesale buying for his restaurant, she offers special deals. Some negotiations happen in the back room.
Montreal Hijab Boutique
She runs a hijab boutique in Montreal's Parc-Extension—a thick ebony Somali widow who makes modesty beautiful. When he comes looking for a gift, she wraps more than fabric. Some gifts are unwrapped in private.
Ottawa Federal Worker
She processes refugee claims for the federal government—a thick ebony Somali widow who knows the system inside out. When he files his family's paperwork, she guides him through. Some guidance goes off the clock.
Regina Community Center
She runs the Somali community center in Regina—a thick ebony widow who unites a scattered diaspora. When he volunteers for her programs, she puts him to work. Some work is done in private.
Saskatoon Social Services
She helps Somali newcomers settle in Saskatoon—a thick ebony widow who knows every resource. When he relocates from Toronto, she becomes his guide. Some guidance leads to unexpected destinations.
Toronto Immigration Consultant
She helps Somali refugees navigate Canadian immigration—a thick ebony widow in Toronto's Rexdale neighborhood. When he needs help sponsoring his mother, she works miracles. Some consultations are very personal.
Vancouver Halal Restaurant
She runs the only Somali restaurant in Vancouver—a thick ebony widow fighting for survival in a city that barely knows her cuisine. When he discovers her hidden gem, he becomes a regular. Some meals are served after closing.
Winnipeg Driving Instructor
She teaches Somali women to drive in Winnipeg's brutal winters—a thick ebony divorced woman who fears nothing. When he needs winter driving skills, she offers private lessons. Some roads lead to unexpected places.
Atlanta Apartment Manager
She manages a Clarkston apartment complex full of Somali refugees—a thick ebony widow who welcomes new arrivals. When he moves in after relocation, she helps him settle. Some orientations are very thorough.
Baltimore Halal Caterer
She caters every Somali event in Baltimore—a thick ebony widow whose rice is legendary. When he orders food for his office, she delivers personally. Some deliveries come with extras.
Birmingham Blessing
Deacon Marcus tries to resist the church's new choir director, the thick and tempting Sister Grace. But when they're alone in the church after choir practice, the spirit moves them in unexpected ways.
Boston Immigration Lawyer
She helps Somali refugees navigate immigration law—a thick ebony divorced attorney who fights for families. When he needs help with his mother's visa, she works overtime. Some cases require personal attention.
Bristol Brown Sugar
When Tyler moves in with his dad and new stepmum Marcia in Bristol, he expects awkward family dinners. What he doesn't expect is the thick Jamaican beauty sneaking into his room at night.
Chicago Refugee Counselor
She counsels Somali refugees in Uptown Chicago—a thick ebony widow who knows trauma intimately. When he volunteers at her center, she opens up. Some healing requires being vulnerable together.
Columbus Ohio Coffee Shop
Her coffee shop in Columbus's Little Somalia serves the best Somali tea—a thick ebony widow who knows everyone's order. When he becomes a regular, she offers private tastings. Some brews are meant to be shared intimately.
Dallas Car Dealership
She sells cars to Dallas's Somali community—a thick ebony divorced woman who never pushes. When he comes looking for a minivan, she offers test drives. Some drives go to unexpected places.
Denver Halal Butcher
Her butcher shop in Aurora serves every Somali family in Denver—a thick ebony widow who knows the best cuts. When he comes looking for goat meat, she offers special selections. Some meat is reserved for after hours.
Detroit Mechanic
She fixes cars in Hamtramck—a thick ebony divorced Somali woman who learned engines from her brothers. When his car needs work, she gets under the hood. Some repairs require test drives.
Houston Shipping Clerk
She handles shipping containers at the Port of Houston—a thick ebony divorced Somali woman who sends cargo worldwide. When he needs to ship belongings to Somalia, she handles it personally. Some packages require special handling.
Kansas City Travel Agent
She books tickets for Somalis returning home—a thick ebony widow who knows every flight to Mogadishu. When he plans a trip to his father's homeland, she plans more than flights. Some journeys are taken together.
Las Vegas Casino Worker
She deals blackjack on the Strip—a thick ebony divorced Somali woman who's seen every kind of gambler. When he plays at her table all night, she offers private odds. Some bets pay off spectacularly.
Miami Event Planner
She plans events for Miami's small Somali community—a thick ebony divorced woman who makes celebrations perfect. When he needs a party for his parents' anniversary, she plans more than the venue. Some events are private.
Nashville Taxi Dispatcher
She dispatches taxis for Somali drivers in Nashville—a thick ebony widow who runs the night shift. When his car breaks down and he needs rides, she sends her best drivers. Some dispatches are very direct.
Philadelphia Tailor
She tailors traditional clothes for West Philly's Somali community—a thick ebony widow whose stitches are legendary. When he needs wedding attire, she measures him personally. Some fittings are very private.
Phoenix Daycare Owner
She runs a daycare for Somali children in Phoenix—a thick ebony divorced woman who shapes young minds. When he needs emergency childcare for his nephew, she offers extended hours. Some care is just for adults.
Portland Grocery Clerk
She works at the international grocery in Portland—a thick ebony Somali widow who knows every product. When he comes looking for home flavors, she guides him through the aisles. Some shopping happens after closing.
Sacramento Social Worker
She helps Somali families navigate California's welfare system—a thick ebony widow who cuts through bureaucracy. When he needs help for his elderly aunt, she goes above and beyond. Some assistance is off the books.
San Diego Elder Translator
She translates at San Diego hospitals for elderly Somalis—a thick ebony widow who bridges language and culture. When his grandmother needs help, she becomes more than an interpreter. Some translations are of the heart.
San Jose Daycare Mother
She runs a home daycare in San Jose's Somali neighborhood—a thick ebony divorced woman who mothers everyone's children. When he picks up his nephew every day, she notices him noticing her. Some pickups lead to drop-offs.
Seattle Uber Driver
She drives Uber in Seattle's rainy nights—a thick ebony divorced Somali woman who knows every street. When he becomes a frequent passenger, she offers off-the-meter rides. Some destinations aren't on the map.
Lake Street Laundromat
She runs the 24-hour laundromat on Lake Street—a thick ebony Somali widow who sees everyone's dirty laundry. When his washing machine breaks, he becomes a regular at 2 AM. Some stains require special treatment.
Lewisham Love
Jerome's new stepmum Adanna is everything he never expected—young, Nigerian, and built like a goddess. When his dad leaves for a business trip, they discover they have more in common than anyone should.
Peckham Princess
Dayo's aunt Yemi comes to stay from Lagos, and the thick Nigerian beauty shows him that age is just a number when it comes to teaching a young man about pleasure.
Riverside Plaza Secrets
Everyone in Riverside Plaza knows Hawa—the thick ebony divorced Somali woman who runs the informal daycare. When he needs childcare advice for his niece, she offers private consultations. Some lessons are for adults only.
The Bloomington Accountant
She does taxes for half the Somali businesses in Minneapolis—a thick ebony divorced woman who knows everyone's financial secrets. When he needs help with his books, she offers private consultations. Some numbers are meant to be intimate.
The Cedar-Riverside Seamstress
She alters wedding dresses for Somali brides—a thick ebony widow with magic hands. When he needs a suit fitted for his cousin's wedding, she takes his measurements personally. Some alterations require removing everything.
The Eagan Real Estate Agent
She sells houses to Somali families in the suburbs—a thick ebony divorced woman who knows every listing in the Twin Cities. When he starts house hunting, she shows him properties no one else sees. Some closings are very private.
The Franklin Avenue Herbalist
Her herbal shop on Franklin sells traditional Somali remedies—a thick ebony widow who knows cures for everything. When he comes seeking help for insomnia, she offers special treatments. Some remedies require close application.
The Halal Market Owner
Her halal market on Lake Street is the heart of the Somali community. A thick ebony widow who knows everyone's orders by heart. When he starts shopping there daily, she offers him special items from the back room. Some products aren't on the shelves.
The Hennepin Healthcare Worker
She's the night shift nurse at Hennepin County Medical—a thick ebony Somali woman who's seen everything. When he comes in with a minor injury, her bedside manner becomes very personal. Some healing requires special attention.
The Minneapolis Hawala Operator
She runs the busiest money transfer service in Cedar-Riverside—a thick ebony divorced woman who moves millions to Somalia. When he needs to send money urgently, she offers special rates. Some transactions are very personal.
The Pillsbury Cleaning Company
She runs a cleaning service in the Pillsbury neighborhood—a thick ebony widow who employs a dozen Somali women. When he hires her to clean his new condo, she comes herself. Some messes require personal attention.
The Somali Bakery Owner
Her bakery on Lake Street makes the best sambusa in Minneapolis—a thick ebony widow who rises at four AM every day. When he applies for a job, she teaches him more than baking. Some recipes require personal instruction.
The Somali Community Organizer
She organizes political events for Somali voters—a thick ebony divorced woman who knows everyone in the community. When he joins her campaign, she shows him grassroots organizing. Some activism happens behind closed doors.
The Somali Daycare Provider
She runs an unlicensed daycare in her Riverside Plaza apartment—a thick ebony divorced woman who mothers the whole community. When his sister needs emergency childcare, he discovers her other services. Some care is just for adults.
The Somali Driving Teacher
She teaches driving to Somali women in Cedar-Riverside—a thick ebony divorcee who's helped hundreds get their licenses. When he needs lessons, she offers private sessions. Some driving requires hands-on instruction.
The Somali Elder Care Nurse
She cares for elderly Somalis in a nursing home near Lake Nokomis—a thick ebony widow who treats every patient like family. When he visits his grandmother, she becomes much more than a nurse. Some care extends beyond the job.
The Somali Henna Master
Every Somali bride in Minneapolis knows her henna. A thick ebony widow whose designs are legendary. When he needs a gift for his sister's wedding, she offers a private demonstration. Some art is meant for intimate places.
The Somali Midwife
She's delivered half the babies in Cedar-Riverside—a thick ebony widow who holds life in her hands. When he takes a doula training class she teaches, the lessons get very personal. Some births are about being reborn yourself.
The Somali Mosque Caretaker
She cleans the mosque on Franklin Avenue—a thick ebony widow who's been caring for the community space for decades. When he volunteers to help, she shows him corners of the mosque no one else sees. Some devotion happens in private.
The Somali Phone Repair Shop
Her tiny shop on Lake Street fixes phones faster than anyone—a thick ebony divorced woman with magic fingers. When his phone breaks, she offers to fix more than his screen. Some repairs happen after closing.
The Somali Quran Teacher
She teaches Quran to children in Cedar-Riverside—a thick ebony widow who memorized the entire holy book. When he signs up for adult lessons, she offers private instruction. Some knowledge requires intimate study.
The Somali Restaurant Owner
Her restaurant on Nicollet serves the best Somali food in Minneapolis—a thick ebony widow who cooks like her grandmother taught her. When he becomes a regular, she offers to teach him her recipes. Some dishes are meant to be eaten in bed.
The Somali Tutoring Center
She runs the after-school tutoring center in Cedar-Riverside—a thick ebony divorced teacher who wants every Somali kid to succeed. When he volunteers to help, she shows him her teaching methods. Some lessons happen after the students leave.
The Somali Wedding Planner
She plans every Somali wedding in Minneapolis—a thick ebony widow who creates perfect ceremonies. When he hires her for his sister's wedding, she shows him the behind-the-scenes work. Some celebrations are private.
The West Bank Salon Owner
Her salon does hair and hijab styling for every Somali woman in West Bank—a thick ebony divorced woman who makes everyone beautiful. When he needs a haircut, she offers after-hours service. Some beauty treatments are very personal.
Uptown Somali Boutique
Her boutique on Hennepin sells traditional Somali clothing with modern flair—a thick ebony divorced designer who dresses the whole community. When he needs an outfit for Eid, she offers private fittings. Some fashion is meant to be worn in the bedroom.
The Elder's Wives
When the elder leaves for business, his four wives turn to the household's young driver. What starts with one becomes all four—together.
Extra Helping
He offers to help his thick aunt in the kitchen, but she's hungry for more than turkey. Some appetites can only be satisfied in secret.
The Arrangement
His father's new Malindi wife was supposed to be a marriage of convenience. She has other arrangements in mind.
Dowry Negotiations
His mother-in-law holds the dowry over his head. She'll forgive the debt—for a price only he can pay. Some debts require creative repayment.
The Debt Collector
His uncle owes him two million shillings. The family has no money—but they have women willing to pay in other ways.
Bibi's House
Sent to rural Tanzania to help his widowed aunt with the family shamba, he discovers why she never remarried. Some land requires careful cultivation.
Three Widows
His brother's funeral brings the three widowed sisters-in-law together. Their grief finds an unexpected outlet—and they decide to share it.
The Patriarch's Wife
His father remarries a Zanzibari woman half his age but twice his appetite. When baba travels, she shows her stepson the old Stone Town ways.
Deep End
With their parents on a cruise, he's stuck at home with his curvy stepsister and a backyard pool. The heat wave makes everything harder to resist.
Caught at Fajr
His aunt catches him with the housekeeper at dawn prayers. Her silence has a price—and it's due every morning before sunrise.
Fireworks
At the lake house for the holiday, his stepmom shows him a different kind of fireworks after everyone else falls asleep. Some explosions happen in the dark.
The Friday Prayer
After Jummah prayers, the mosque empties. But the thick widow who organizes the women's section stays to clean. He stays to help. In the empty prayer hall, they find a different kind of devotion. Some worship requires privacy.
Mother and Daughter
He came to Dar es Salaam for the daughter. But Mama Rehema has her own ideas about hospitality—and sharing. Some families do everything together.
The Dhiig Connection
Dhiig means blood in Somali—the family bonds that tie everything together. His distant cousin's thick divorced mother hosts a family gathering. After everyone leaves, she shows him that some family connections are closer than others.
The Lease Renewal
His lease is up. She wants to discuss the new terms. But the meeting isn't in her office—it's in her apartment. And the terms she's offering have nothing to do with rent.
Emergency Call
2 AM. His phone rings. It's his landlady—something's wrong in her apartment. He rushes down to help. What he finds isn't an emergency. It's an invitation.
The Room
He rents a room in her house. Shared kitchen. Shared bathroom. Thin walls. After three months of hearing each other through the door, they stop pretending the walls exist.
Harusi
At his brother's Mombasa wedding, he's paired with his new sister-in-law's thick, recently-widowed sister for the traditional dances. Some traditions are meant to be broken.
The Halal Butcher's Daughter
He delivers meat to her father's shop in Whitechapel every Thursday. She counts the inventory. Their fingers brush over lamb chops. By month three, she's sneaking him into the back freezer—and neither of them are cold.
The Inspection
Annual apartment inspection. He forgot to hide his browsing history—or close the tab. She finds exactly what he's been searching for. Women who look exactly like her.
Hooyo's Best Friend
His mother's best friend has been staying with them since her divorce. She's forty-five, lonely, and keeps 'accidentally' walking in on him. The fifth time she doesn't apologize—she closes the door and locks it.
Behind on Rent
Two months behind. Eviction looming. His landlady has a proposal—one that doesn't involve money. By the time he agrees, he realizes she's been planning this since he moved in.
The Ramadan Revelation
During Ramadan, he helps serve iftar at the community center. The thick widow who runs the kitchen has been fasting from more than food. After the final prayers of the month, she breaks her longest fast—with him.
Noise Complaint
She came to complain about his music. He opened the door shirtless. The noise they make together is louder than anything his speakers could produce.
Double Feature
His best friend asks him to house-sit for a week. His friend's mom and older sister have other plans for their guest.
My Brother's Wife in Birmingham
His brother went back to Somalia for business and left his wife in Birmingham. She's lonely. He's supposed to check on her. The checking becomes something else when he finds her crying in the kitchen at midnight.
The Mosque Caretaker's Daughter
She grew up in the apartment above the mosque in Whitechapel. He's the new assistant her father hired. They shouldn't meet at night in the empty prayer hall. They do anyway.
Welcome to the Neighborhood
She just moved in next door. He offers to help unpack. By the time they reach the bedroom boxes, neither of them is thinking about furniture anymore.
Family Matters
His wife is at a conference. Her mother and sister have been waiting for a chance to show him what the family really has to offer.
The Spare Key
She asked him to check on her house while she was away. Water the plants. Collect the mail. He didn't expect to find her there when he let himself in—in the bathtub, waiting.
The Airport Reunion
She's been in Dubai for two years—an arranged marriage that fell apart. Now she's landing at Heathrow, and the cousin she always loved is waiting at arrivals. Neither of them can pretend anymore.
The Eid Encounter
Eid celebrations bring the whole community together. After the prayers and feasting, he finds himself alone with his friend's thick divorced mother. She's wearing her best dirac, her finest gold—and nothing else underneath. Some Eid gifts are unexpected.
Keeping It in the Family
He's spending the summer with his aunt and cousin. They've been waiting for him to grow up. Now that he has, they're done waiting.
Sunbathing
The fence between their yards has a gap. He's been watching her sunbathe for weeks. Today, she catches him. Today, she invites him over.
The Seattle Sister
His father's sister lives in Seattle—another city with a thriving Somali community. When he visits for a tech conference, the thick divorced eddo puts him up for the week. She hasn't had a man since her divorce, and Seattle nights are long and cold.
The Football Scout's Secret
He scouts Somali kids for Premier League academies. She's the single mother of his most talented prospect. Their meetings about her son's future become something else—something neither can explain to anyone else.
The Masjid Maintenance
He volunteers to maintain the mosque on weekends. The thick widow who cleans the women's section has been there even longer. When they're both working late one Friday night, she shows him a room the congregation doesn't use—and what happens there.
The Widow Next Door
She lost her husband two years ago. Since then, he's been mowing her lawn, fixing her gutters, checking in. She's been watching him work shirtless in the summer heat. Eventually, watching isn't enough.
Sunday Service
She's the pastor's wife. He's the new youth leader. What happens in the church basement is anything but holy.
The Language Tutor
She's learning Somali to reconnect with her roots. He's the tutor her mother hired—too young, too handsome, and way too patient. When the lessons move from vocabulary to something more physical, she discovers some things don't need translation.
The Housing Officer
She's a housing officer in Tower Hamlets. He's been on the waiting list for two years—Somali, single, stuck in temporary accommodation. She shouldn't get personally involved. But when she visits his flat for an inspection, professionalism goes out the window.
The Barber Shop Confession
His barber shop in Tottenham is where Somali men come to talk. She's his best friend's little sister—grown up now, all curves and attitude—who keeps coming in for 'eyebrow threading.' The back room is soundproof.
The Customs Officer
She controls the border between Kenya and Tanzania. His goods are suspect. His documents are questionable. But she offers an alternative to the official process.
The Sitter
She used to babysit him when he was ten. He's twenty-five now. She's fifty. And she remembers everything.
After He Left
His best friend moved across the country. Her house is quiet now—too quiet. When he stops by to check on her, he finds a woman starving for company. For connection. For touch.
The Cleansing
An old tradition says a widow must be 'cleansed' before she can remarry. The village chooses the cleanser. This time, they choose her nephew.
The Gym Trainer's Secret
He trains Somali women at the women-only gym in Finsbury Park. She's the client who booked him for 6 AM sessions—hijabi, serious, and way too focused on his hands when he corrects her form. The steam room is private at that hour.
The Translator
She translates for foreign delegations visiting Zanzibar. He's the junior trade attaché. Between languages, they find a communication that needs no words.
The Houseguest
His wife's best friend is staying for a month. She's everything his wife isn't — and she's noticed him noticing.
The Immigration Lawyer
She's the lawyer who handles his family's visa cases. He's the client who keeps finding reasons to visit her office. When his brother's application is approved, he shows up with champagne. She doesn't drink, but she's thirsty for something else.
The Uber Ayeeyo
His Uber driver is a thick Somali grandmother—ayeeyo—who drives nights to support her grandchildren. When he leaves his phone in her car, she returns it personally. She doesn't leave until morning. Some rides have unexpected destinations.
Son's Wife
His son travels constantly. His daughter-in-law is lonely. He's been widowed for years. Some lines shouldn't be crossed — but they cross anyway.
The Locum Doctor
She's a GP who covers shifts at practices across East London. He's the nurse at the Hackney clinic—Somali, competent, and too handsome for the fluorescent lights. When they're locked in after a late shift, professionalism is the last thing on either mind.
The Ride
His car broke down. His best friend's mom offered to drive him home. The ride takes forty-five minutes. By minute fifteen, her hand is on his thigh. By minute thirty, they're not going to his house anymore.
In-Laws
He married the daughter. But every holiday visit, it's the mother he can't stop thinking about. This Christmas, she stops pretending not to notice.
Room 412
Night shift. Private room. She's supposed to be checking his vitals. She checks more than that.
The Garbasaar Unveiling
The garbasaar is the traditional Somali shawl worn over the head. His mother's best friend has worn one his entire life. When she asks him to help her try on a new one, she unveils more than just her hair—she unveils twenty years of hidden desire.
The Perfume Maker
She creates custom perfumes for Zanzibar's elite. To make his scent, she needs to know his body intimately. The best perfumes are mixed on skin.
Private Training
He's the star player. She's married to the coach. When she offers to help with his 'private training,' he knows he should say no.
Sleepover
His best friend passes out by midnight. Her mom doesn't. When she finds him awake in the kitchen at 2 AM, she decides it's time to stop pretending she hasn't noticed him noticing her.
Aroos Aftermath
Aroos is the Somali word for wedding. The morning after his friend's celebration, he finds the bride's thick mother alone, cleaning up the venue. She's been watching him all night. Now there's no one to watch them back.
Long Way Home
A three-hour rideshare. An empty highway. Two strangers who won't be strangers by the end.
Sweet Tooth
She owns the bakery where he stops every morning. Thick, warm, dusted with flour, and recently widowed. When the shop is empty one evening, she offers him something not on the menu.
The Other Room
Thin walls. He hears her every night. One night, she leaves her door open. An invitation he can't refuse.
Failing on Purpose
She's been failing his class on purpose. He knows it. She knows he knows. When he finally calls her into his office, the pretense drops.
The Quiet Section
She's the head librarian—thick, stern, and keeper of the restricted archives. When he needs access to rare manuscripts for his thesis, she demands payment of a different kind.
Best Man
He's in town for his best friend's wedding, staying at the family house. His friend's mom has been divorced for years — and he's grown up nicely.
Newly Single
Her divorce just finalized. She hasn't felt desirable in years. When her nephew tells her she's beautiful, she decides to believe him—and show him what that belief unlocks.
Open House
She's showing him houses. He's not interested in the property. She knows exactly what he's really shopping for.
Private Session
She's the yoga instructor his doctor recommended—thick, flexible, and old enough to know exactly what her body can do. When she offers him private lessons to work on his 'alignment,' he discovers positions not found in any textbook.
The Columbus Cousin
He visits his cousin in Columbus, Ohio—home to the second-largest Somali population in America. His cousin's thick divorced mother needs help moving furniture. By the time they're done rearranging, more than just the furniture has been moved.
The Landlord's Daughter
He rents a bedsit from a Somali family in Lewisham. Their daughter is off-limits—too young when he moved in, too protected by her father's watchful eye. But she's twenty-three now, and she keeps showing up when her parents aren't home.
The Seamstress
She makes wedding clothes for Stone Town's elite. When measuring the groom, her tape goes places tradition never intended. Some fittings require private adjustments.
Before I Do
She's the wedding planner his fiancée hired. Thick, organized, and impossible to ignore. When his bride-to-be keeps changing plans, he spends more time with the planner than the woman he's marrying.
Pressure Points
She's a massage therapist making house calls. He's her last appointment of the day. Some tensions can't be worked out with hands alone.
Since Fifteen
Twelve years of sneaking away at family reunions. Twelve years of pretending they're just close cousins. She signals. He follows. He always follows.
The Dance Lesson
His cousin's wedding is next month, and he can't dance. His aunt offers to teach him. What starts with a waltz doesn't end there.
The Jilbab Next Door
His neighbor wears full jilbab—the long flowing garment that covers everything. She's modest in public, devoted at the mosque. But when her husband travels and she needs help fixing her sink, she reveals what's hidden under all that fabric.
The Maid
She comes every Thursday to clean his apartment. He works from home and watches her work—thick, meticulous, wearing dresses that ride up when she bends. When he asks her to stay for coffee, she shows him what else she can do.
The Night Nurse
He's recovering from surgery. She works the night shift. In the dark hours when the hospital sleeps, she provides care that isn't in any medical textbook.
The Tutoring Arrangement
He tutors GCSE students across East London. She's the single mother who hired him for her son—divorced, stressed, and too attractive in her house clothes. When her son passes his exams and leaves for university, she asks him to stay. For a different kind of lesson.
Behind the Mosque
During Jummah prayers, while the men worship inside, his aunt leads him to the storeroom behind the mosque. Some sins are sweeter near sacred ground.
Five Stars
She's his Uber driver—thick, divorced, working nights to make ends meet. When the app glitches and the ride becomes a detour, she shows him exactly why her rating is perfect.
Qurbaha Nights
Qurbaha means the diaspora in Somali. When he returns from America to visit Hargeisa, his father's thick second wife welcomes him home. His father is busy with business, but she's not busy at all. The diaspora boy learns what Somali hospitality really means.
Both Sides
His aunt. His mother-in-law. His sister-in-law. Three women from two families, each thinking she's the only one — until they discover the truth and choose to share.
House Guest
He needed a place to stay while job hunting. His aunt had a spare room. Neither of them expected what would happen when he walked in on her fresh from the shower.
Room Service
She's the night concierge at a boutique hotel. He's a guest who can't sleep. When she offers to personally deliver whatever he needs, he discovers the hotel has amenities not listed on the website.
The Women's Hour
She goes to the women-only swim session at the local leisure centre—the only hour Somali women can exercise without hijab. The lifeguard is new, young, and clearly affected by what she sees. After hours, they find they're not so different.
The Landlord's Daughter
Tyler's rent is late, and his landlord sends his thick, beautiful daughter to collect. But she has a different kind of payment in mind.
Meher Macaan
Meher is the bridal payment in Somali weddings. His friend's mother—a thick Somali widow—jokes that he should pay her meher someday. When he shows up at her door with gold, she realizes he wasn't joking. Some traditions can be reinvented.
One More Set
His personal trainer pushes him past his limits. Tonight, she's pushing past hers.
Roadside Rescue
When Elijah stops to help a stranded motorist on a lonely highway, he discovers the grateful stranger is his best friend's recently divorced mother.
The Showing
She's his real estate agent—professional, experienced, and thick in all the right places. When she shows him a house with a very private master bedroom, she demonstrates features that aren't in the listing.
The Compound
He infiltrated the compound to rescue his sister. The leader's three wives found him first. They don't want rescue. They want what the leader can't give them anymore. All of them. Now.
The Henna Artist
The night before his wedding, the henna artist comes to prepare him. Her designs are intricate. Her preparations are thorough. Some traditions require more than just decorated hands.
Bloodline
Five years away. One look at his aunt. A primal need he can't explain — to fill her, claim her, make it permanent. She says no. Her body says yes.
Cabin Fever
A booking error puts him in the same cabin as a woman traveling alone. When a blizzard traps them for three days, body heat becomes more than a survival tactic.
Mke wa Imam
The imam is old, pious, consumed by his duties. His wife is thick, forty, invisible to the congregation. He tutors their children after school. She watches. She waits. Then she teaches him.
Snowed In
A cabin, a blizzard, and three women who've stopped pretending. Stepmom. Stepsister. Stepsister's best friend. By day three, the only warmth is body heat.
Between Floors
The elevator stops between the 14th and 15th floors. He's trapped with a woman twice his age—thick, anxious, and increasingly desperate for distraction. Three hours is a long time to be stuck with someone you want.
Mpenzi wa Baba
His father keeps a woman in a flat across town—everyone knows, no one speaks. When father falls ill, someone must deliver the monthly allowance. She's thick, lonely, and tired of waiting.
Soo Dhawoow
'Soo dhawoow' means welcome in Somali. When he's placed with a Somali foster family at seventeen, the thick foster mother makes him feel more welcome than any family he's ever had. Her welcome goes far beyond what the system intended.
The Widows
His father's will has one condition: to claim the inheritance, he must spend a week with each of his three widows. Satisfying them in ways his father never could.
Browser History
Stepmom finds his search history. Older women. Thick bodies. Taboo fantasies. Instead of telling his father, she offers to make every search come true.
Mother of the Bride
He's the best man. She's the mother of the bride. The rehearsal dinner changes everything.
The Collector
Four men from the same bloodline. Each thought he was the only one. When the truth comes out, she refuses to choose — and none of them can leave.
The Kanga Seller
She sells kanga fabrics in the Mombasa market. When he comes to buy a gift for his mother, she insists on showing him how the fabric drapes. On her body. In the back room.
Visiting Hours
His roommate's mom is staying for the weekend. She's thick, recently divorced, and sleeps in the room next to his. When he hears sounds through the wall that he wasn't meant to hear, everything changes.
Wine Night
She opens a bottle to take the edge off. Then another. By the third, she's telling him things she swore she'd never say. By the fourth, she's showing him.
Confession Booth: Part 2
Word spread about the young priest who truly listens. Now Margaret isn't the only widow in the congregation who needs his special brand of absolution. Tonight, three more are waiting—and they've agreed to share.
Deep Pressure
His doctor recommended massage therapy for his back pain. She's a fifty-something therapist with magic hands and dangerous curves. When she asks if he wants 'full body work,' he discovers just how therapeutic touch can be.
Hajj Preparations
The pilgrimage guide leaves for Mecca, trusting him to help his thick wife prepare the home for his return. Forty days alone with her. The preparations become something else entirely.
Mother Superior
A young priest is sent to investigate rumors of impropriety at St. Catherine's Convent. What he finds isn't heresy—it's a sisterhood that takes vows of devotion very seriously. And they've been waiting for him.
Bedside Manner
He's recovering from surgery. His home nurse is attentive, thorough, and very hands-on with his care.
Chai na Maandazi
His Kenyan mother-in-law disapproves of him—until she discovers why her daughter married a man half her size. Some appetites are inherited.
Like Mother
He's been with Vivian for six months. When her wild daughter comes home for summer and starts pushing boundaries, Vivian doesn't shut it down — she competes.
Mke wa Kaka
His older brother works offshore oil rigs—gone for months. His thick Swahili wife is left alone. The repairs become visits. The visits become everything.
Personal Best
She's his personal trainer—thick, demanding, and old enough to be his mother. When she starts incorporating 'flexibility training' into their sessions, he learns that some workouts happen off the gym floor.
The Fitting
She needs help with her dress. The zipper's stuck, and the gala is in two hours. What starts with his hands on her back doesn't end there.
The Quran Teacher
She teaches Quran to the children of Zanzibar's elite. When a grown man comes to her for lessons, she teaches him things not found in any holy book.
The Remittance Wife
He helps his neighbor—a thick Somali woman whose husband is overseas—send money back home. The hawala system requires trust, and she trusts him with more than just her remittances. While her husband works in Dubai, she works out her frustrations closer to home.
Family Resemblance
He's been sleeping with Diane for months. When her niece catches them and refuses to leave, the competition begins.
Office Hours (Extended)
He's failing her class. She offers private tutoring sessions. But the lessons she teaches him have nothing to do with literature—and everything to do with the curves she hides behind her desk.
Siri ya Pwani
His father rents a beach house for the family holiday. His stepmother brings her sister — both thick, both unsatisfied, both watching him. On the last night, after his father passes out, the sisters come to his room together.
Dugsi Dilemma
He volunteers at the local dugsi—the Somali Quran school—to help with administration. The thick divorced teacher who runs the evening classes has been eyeing him for months. One night, after the children leave, she teaches him a lesson not found in any holy book.
Eda
She's in her iddah—the four-month mourning period when a widow cannot remarry or be touched. He's the young man bringing her meals. The prohibition makes them both desperate. They count the days.
Meeting the Mother
He's dating her daughter. But when he meets his girlfriend's mother for the first time—thick, divorced, and starving for attention—he realizes he might be with the wrong woman.
Search History
She borrowed his laptop to check her email. She found his browser history instead. Now she knows exactly what her stepson has been thinking about.
The Best Man's Mistake
He's the best man at his brother's wedding. She's the maid of honor—Somali, stunning, and off-limits because she's his brother's wife's best friend. One dance leads to a hotel room, and suddenly the wedding party has a secret that could ruin everything.
The Second Mother
His birth mother died when he was an infant. His father's first wife raised him as her own. Now widowed, she wants repayment—and the currency isn't what he expected.
The Sisters
Two thick sisters. One drunken confession. They've shared men before—and he's about to become their new favorite.
Double
Mira wants to share him with her identical twin. Sera has always lived in her sister's shadow — until tonight.
House Call
He's recovering from surgery. She's his home nurse. He can't move, can't resist, can barely speak—and she knows it. Some bedside manner isn't in the training manual.
Mwalimu
The new Quran teacher is a thick, widowed woman who covers everything but her eyes. Her lessons are private. She teaches him surahs. Then she teaches him what the texts never mention.
The After Party
Office party at the boss's mansion. He gets lost looking for the bathroom. Finds the wife in the study, drinking alone. The daughter joins them. Boss is passed out drunk downstairs.
Study Abroad
Semester abroad, living with a host family. Dad travels for work. Mom and daughter have a very European attitude about pleasure. They've been waiting for him to catch on.
The Fence Between Us
She moved in next door six months ago. He's been watching her sunbathe, garden, and live her life through the gaps in their shared fence. When the fence finally comes down, so do all his reasons for staying away.
The Massage
Her back has been killing her for weeks. Her stepson worked as a massage therapist one summer. She just needs relief. That's all this is.
Ukumbi wa Siri
His father takes a second wife — younger, thicker, hungry for attention the old man can't provide. The new wife is given rooms in the far wing. The room becomes their secret.
While She's Gone
His wife's away for two weeks. Her mother insists on staying to help. When she catches him in a compromising position, she doesn't look away—she takes over.
Mandatory Sessions
Court-ordered therapy. She's supposed to help him with his anger. Instead, she finds every vulnerability—and uses each one to make him hers.
Matched
A dating app match. Instant chemistry. The best night of his life. Then she sees a photo on his phone — and realizes why he felt so familiar.
Rent Due
He's three months behind on rent. She's a landlady who knows exactly what she wants. When she offers an alternative payment plan, he discovers that some debts are meant to be paid in person.
Shaah iyo Sheeko
The Somali phrase means 'tea and stories.' His father's new wife invites him for afternoon shaah, but the stories she tells are nothing like the ones from back home. The thick stepmother has needs that her elderly husband cannot satisfy.
The Corner Office
He made a mistake that should end his career. The CEO has a different kind of termination in mind.
The Island Caretaker
A storm strands him on a private island. The only other person is the caretaker—a widow who's been alone for years. Three days until rescue. Three nights of shelter.
Three Generations
He's been helping the neighbor family with yard work all summer. Three generations of women, all single, all watching him. They invite him in for lemonade. They don't let him leave.
After Hours
She's his therapist. She's also his aunt. When he shows up at her door at midnight, two years of professional boundaries collapse in a single night.
Habaryar in London
His thick Somali aunt puts him up in her London flat while he looks for work. She's been divorced for years, lonely in a city that doesn't understand her. When he offers to help around the house, she shows him exactly what kind of help she needs.
The Henna Night
The night before the wedding, women gather for henna. His wife's younger sister pulls him into a back room. Tomorrow she'll call him brother. Tonight, she wants something else to remember.
Night Rounds
After the accident, he's stuck in the hospital for a month. The day shift nurses are professional. The night shift nurse is something else entirely—thick, attentive, and willing to go far beyond her job description.
The Bridal Suite
He's the groom. Cold feet, wandering the hotel. He runs into his future mother-in-law and the maid of honor, both tipsy, both confessing things they shouldn't.
The Widow's Son
His best friend died six months ago. Her mother calls him over to 'help around the house.' She doesn't want help. She wants him to fill the void her son left—in every way.
Both of Them
Stepmom and stepsister have been competing for his attention since the wedding. When Dad leaves for a month, they stop competing—and start sharing.
Coastal Retreat
His grandmother dies. His step-grandmother remains—alone in the beach house, mourning, and needing comfort only he can provide. Some women age like wine. Bibi Zahra aged like fire.
Home Again
She left for college as his awkward stepsister. She came back as something else entirely — and she needs his help with something in her room.
Mama Harusi
He's marrying into a wealthy Swahili family. His bride's mother doesn't approve of him. During the wedding week, she corners him to discuss expectations. Her expectations are not what he imagined.
Roommate Situation
His roommate is out of town. Mom is visiting to help move furniture. Girlfriend stops by looking for roommate. Both women have noticed him watching. Things escalate.
Ayeeyo's House
Sent to Somalia for the summer to 'reconnect with his roots,' he discovers his grandmother's friend is a thick Somali widow who hasn't been touched since her husband died. In the heat of Mogadishu, she teaches him things they don't mention in the diaspora.
Extra Credit
She's his professor. He's failing her class. Her office hours are about to get very... educational.
Stepmom's Solution
Stepmom catches him with his laptop open. Instead of telling his father, she offers an alternative—she'll take care of his needs. All of them. Whenever he wants.
The Honeymoon Suite
His new bride passes out drunk on their wedding night. Her mother knocks on the honeymoon suite door. 'She always was a lightweight. I'm not.'
The Reunion
He hasn't seen his cousin in ten years. The scrawny tomboy he remembers is gone. In her place is a woman with dangerous curves and a look in her eyes that says she remembers every childhood game they used to play.
Young Trophy
Dad's new wife is twenty-eight. He's twenty-three. She married for money. He hates her for it. But hate and desire have always been close neighbors.
Both Sisters
His wife's two sisters have always hated each other. They agree on one thing: him. When they discover they're both fucking him, they don't stop—they escalate.
Bunk Beds
When the families merge, there's only one spare bedroom. She gets the top bunk. The touches start accidental. They don't stay that way.
Hooyo's Secret
In Minneapolis, he discovers his friend's Somali mother has been watching him. When she invites him for shaah (tea) while her son is away, the thick hooyo (mother) reveals desires she's hidden beneath her garbasaar for years.
The Spice Merchant's Wife
His father's business partner has a young wife — thick, beautiful, wasted on an old man who travels constantly. She corners him in the spice storeroom and shows him what she hides beneath her buibui.
Summer with Sandra
Fresh out of college with nowhere to go, he moves in with his aunt for the summer. She's recently divorced, lonely, and built like every fantasy he's ever had.
The Mourning House
After his mother dies, he visits the mourning house—a place where widows gather to grieve. But these widows offer more than condolences. Some comfort requires a man's touch.
The Right Sister
He married the safe sister. But at a family party, the one he's always wanted finally makes him admit what they both know.
Family Tradition
His stepmom and her mother have shared everything for decades. Men, secrets, pleasure. Now it's his turn to learn the family tradition.
Khalti Mombasa
His aunt visits from Mombasa for his sister's wedding — thick, divorced, bitter about men. Through thin walls, he hears her at night. She hears him too. On the third night, she stops pretending.
Confession
She's 58, widowed, hasn't been touched in years. He's 26, newly ordained, hearing confessions alone. She tells him things no priest should hear. He knows he'll be damned. He goes anyway.
The Favor
She needs him to pretend to be her boyfriend at her high school reunion. He agrees—but he has conditions. By the end of the night, neither of them is pretending anymore.
Through the Wall
He can hear everything through the thin apartment walls. His neighbor knows. She's been putting on a show.
Jury Duty
Sequestered for a trial that drags on. No phones, no contact with the outside world. By day three, two strangers are sneaking to each other's rooms.
Shared Walls
Their parents' honeymoon leaves them alone in the house for two weeks. She's his new stepsister—thick, shameless, and tired of pretending she hasn't noticed him staring.
The Bridesmaid
His daughter's maid of honor needs a ride home from the bachelorette party. She's drunk. She's gorgeous. And she's been 'like a second daughter' for far too long.
The Lake House
Summer week at the family lake house. His aunt's marriage is dead. His cousin just got dumped. They find him skinny-dipping at midnight.
Baada ya Isha
His father remarries a devout Swahili widow. She's always in her buibui, always at the mosque. But after Isha prayer, when his father travels, she comes to his room with needs her piety cannot contain.
Empty Nest
His son's college girlfriend keeps visiting after the breakup. She says she left things behind. What she really left behind was pretense.
Family Reunion
Dad gets called away from the annual reunion. His stepmom and stepsister have been waiting for this. They've discussed it. Tonight they stop pretending.
Moving Day
He comes home from college to find his father remarried. His new stepmom is everything his mother wasn't—warm, thick, and watching him with eyes that promise trouble.
Night Owl
He can't sleep. Neither can she. Every night at 2 AM, they meet in the kitchen. Every night, the conversation goes a little further. Every night, they get a little closer to something they can't take back.
Past Due
He's three months behind on rent. His landlady has a proposal that doesn't involve money.
The Sheikh's Mother
His best friend is the most respected religious leader in Mombasa. His mother is the most forbidden woman he's ever wanted. Some friendships come with complications.
Maintenance Request
His apartment always has something that needs fixing. She always answers the door. She always offers to let her husband know. She never does.
Quiet Hours
He's a senior stuck in dorm life for one more semester. The new RA catches him breaking curfew. She invites him to her room to discuss alternatives. Her door has a lock.
The Bachelorette Party
He's tasked with picking up his wife's drunk sister from her bachelorette party. She's engaged to his brother. In the back of the cab, her inhibitions gone, she says things that change everything between them.
The Pottery Teacher
Evening classes. Wet clay. She shapes him into something new.
Fellowship
The pastor's wife asks for private spiritual counsel. She says she's struggling with sinful thoughts. She doesn't say those thoughts are about him.
Guest Room
After her divorce, his wife's sister moves into their guest room temporarily. His wife works long hours; her sister is home all day. Shared breakfasts become shared confessions become something they both know is wrong.
Mise en Place
He hired her to cook three nights a week after his wife left. She makes food that feels like love. Tonight she asks him to stay in the kitchen, watch her work, taste from her fingers.
Stuck
The elevator stops between floors. He's trapped with his wife's best friend, and two hours in the dark is enough time to say everything they've been hiding.
The Audit
The IRS letter arrived three weeks ago. The auditor knows things about him—purchases, deposits, patterns. She's not looking for fraud. She's looking for leverage.
The Bookbinder
Rare restoration. Careful hands. She binds more than pages.
The Carpool
He's a young teacher. She's on every committee, at every event. Her kids adore him. She tells herself that's why she's there so often.
The Pool Boy
Summer job cleaning his father's pool. His new stepmother sunbathes every afternoon in bikinis that shouldn't be legal. The heat wave breaks something in both of them.
Bibi's Secret
Sent to care for his ailing grandmother, he discovers she's not as frail as the family believes. Bibi has secrets—and appetites—that span sixty-seven years.
Caught
He's been staring at his best friend's mom for years. She's been watching him watch her. When they're finally alone, she decides it's time to stop pretending.
Code Violations
He's renovating the old Victorian he inherited. The building inspector keeps finding problems. Each failed inspection means another visit. He suspects she's failing him on purpose. He's right.
Corner Office
She stops by the office to bring her husband lunch. Starts talking to the new hire. Keeps finding reasons to come back.
Rehearsal Dinner
His fiancee's mother has always been flirtatious, but he assumed it was harmless. During the week leading up to the wedding, stolen glances become stolen moments. By the rehearsal dinner, he's questioning everything.
The Bed and Breakfast
Coastal retreat. Off-season rates. The innkeeper offers more than breakfast.
The Marriage Counselor
His marriage is failing. The counselor says she needs to understand the problem from both sides. Her therapy methods are unconventional. Her success rate is perfect.
Transference
He's in therapy for sexual issues he can't name. She's the professional who's supposed to help. But when his fantasies start describing her exactly, the fifty-minute hour becomes something neither of them can stop.
Alterations
He needs a suit for his brother's wedding. She runs a small shop, works alone, takes her time. The measuring tape lingers. The fitting room is small. By the third appointment, neither of them is thinking about the suit.
Anniversary
Forty years of marriage celebrated in the backyard. Seven years of his own slowly dying. His wife's sister finds him alone on the porch, and years of restraint finally break.
Back Home
He left for college a boy. He's back five years later—broke, jobless, sleeping in his old room. His stepmother hasn't forgotten what she saw the night before he left.
Business Trip
When his wife can't make it to her mother's gallery opening in another city, he goes alone to represent the family. One too many glasses of champagne in her hotel suite, and years of subtle tension explode.
Spotter
His gym buddy's wife starts showing up for early morning workouts. 5 AM. Empty weight room. Just the two of them, the iron, and tension that's been building for months.
The Antique Dealer
Estate sale. Old treasures. She appraises more than furniture.
Spotless
She runs a cleaning service—Somali women helping each other build something respectable. He's the wealthy client whose penthouse she cleans personally because he keeps requesting her. What starts professional gets messy fast.
The Interview
His green card depends on the next hour. The immigration officer separates him from his wife for questioning. She knows his marriage is real—she just wants to see how far he'll go.
Check-In
Six months left on his parole. His new PO offers an arrangement—he keeps her satisfied, she keeps his record clean. What starts as survival becomes something he craves.
The Tailor
Custom fitting. Precise measurements. She designs him something new.
Thin Walls
The new neighbor in 4B hears everything through the walls. Every argument. Every silence. Every night he spends alone. She starts leaving notes. He starts leaving them back. Some conversations don't need words.
Trim
Same chair, same woman, every month for three years. She knows about his job, his mother's illness, his failed engagement. Today she asks if he wants to stay after close—she'll give him a proper shave.
Final Review
A harassment complaint has been filed against him—false, but damaging. The HR director seems to enjoy watching him squirm. He realizes she's not trying to fire him. She's playing.
Morning Routine
Dad's new wife was his personal trainer. Now she's decided her stepson needs discipline too. The 5 AM workouts were supposed to be punishment. They became something else.
Second Chance
His ex's mother reaches out after the divorce. She says she wants to apologize for how her daughter treated him. What she really wants is what she's wanted for years—him.
Study Break
She's staying with his family while attending the same university. Late-night study sessions in his room become increasingly distracted. The taboo makes it wrong, but the chemistry makes it inevitable.
Summer Heat
His cousin comes to stay for the summer. A door left unlatched changes everything between them.
The Other Brother
His brother has everything—the career, the house, the wife. But when he visits for a weekend and finds her alone, he discovers that having everything means nothing if you never come home.
The Plus One
His coworker asks him to keep her company at the office Christmas party. By the third dance, they both know this is trouble. By the fourth, they don't care.
The Spice Merchant's Wife
Her husband sails the old routes—Lamu to Oman, gone for months at a time. She manages the warehouse. He manages the inventory. Some spices require personal handling.
The Veterinarian
Emergency visit. Sick cat. She heals more than the pet.
Deep Tissue
Weekly appointments for his back pain. She's always professional. But when he books a late session and she's the only one left in the spa, her hands wander somewhere new.
Home Visit
He's fighting for custody of his sister. The social worker assigned to his case is thorough—multiple visits, detailed questions. Each visit lasts longer. She starts coming after hours.
Player Two
His roommate's girlfriend keeps coming over for game nights. She keeps staying later. She keeps sitting closer. Some games are meant to be played with two.
Summer at the Lake
He's always looked forward to summers at his aunt's lakeside cabin. But this year, fresh from a divorce and lonely, she sees him differently. What starts as emotional support becomes something neither expected.
The Gym Trainer
Personal training sessions. She pushes his limits. He discovers new ones.
One More Rep
She's been his trainer for six months, pushing him harder than anyone. When he finally hits his goal weight, she suggests a private celebration session after hours at the gym.
Power Outage
A storm knocks out power across the county. Trapped in the dark house with his father away on business, the tension that's been building with his petite, yoga-obsessed stepmother finally ignites.
The Debt Collector's Wife
Her husband collects debts for Mombasa's moneylenders. When a young man can't pay, she offers a different kind of collection. Some debts are settled in flesh.
The Financial Advisor
Quarterly reviews. Portfolio adjustments. She invests in him completely.
The Rehearsal Dinner
The night before his best friend's wedding, years of hidden attraction finally surface. Champagne, a private balcony, and the bride who's been waiting for him to make a move.
The Stacks
He needs access to the restricted archives. She's denied him three times. Tonight, after hours, he discovers what the university librarian has really been protecting.
Second Chances
After his father's sudden passing, he returns home to settle the estate. His young stepmother, barely older than him, needs help navigating grief and paperwork. Late nights sorting through memories blur the lines between comfort and something more.
The Dance Instructor
Ballroom dance lessons. Two left feet. She teaches him to lead, then to follow.
The Art Teacher
Life drawing class. She teaches him to see bodies. He sees hers.
The Convert
She converted to marry his father. Now a widow in a foreign land, she turns to her stepson to learn what her husband never taught her. Some lessons require hands-on instruction.
While He's Away
Dad leaves for a month. His new wife and her daughter have been waiting. By the time he returns, they've claimed what's theirs—and they're never giving it back.
The Nurse Practitioner
Routine checkup. Elevated heart rate. She diagnoses the real problem.
The Chef
Late nights in the kitchen. She teaches him to taste. He teaches her to feel.
Holiday Weight
A week at his aunt's house for the holidays. Her and her daughter have been waiting. By New Year's, they're done competing—and done sharing him separately.
The Boat Builder's Wife
Her husband builds dhows. The apprentice helps with the wood. When the master is away testing a new vessel, the apprentice helps with other things too.
The Real Estate Agent
House hunting in the suburbs. She shows him properties. He shows her something else.
The Photographer
A portrait session. A camera that sees everything. She teaches him to look.
The Housekeeper
She cleans his house twice a week. What she uncovers changes everything.
Eid Visit
He returns to Lamu Island for Eid and finds his cousin—once a skinny teenager—now a voluptuous divorcée with unfinished business.
Tech Support
His aunt needs help with her laptop. But the real problem is the tension that's been building since he became a man.
The Driving Instructor
Parallel parking. Emergency stops. The lessons she teaches aren't in the manual.
The Water Seller
She delivers water to the homes of Dar es Salaam's wealthy. Behind every door is a woman alone. Some need hydration. Some need something more.
The Librarian
Overdue books. Overdue desires. The late fees are worth it.
The Baker
Her cinnamon rolls are legendary. What happens in the back room is better.
The Witness
Old tradition requires a witness to the wedding night. His mother-in-law volunteers. But watching isn't enough—she needs to verify everything personally.
Maid of Honor
The night before he marries her daughter. One last chance before they're family.
The Landlady
Rent's due. He can't pay. She has other arrangements in mind.
The Coffee Ceremony
The Ethiopian coffee ceremony takes hours. Three rounds. Each round more intimate than the last. By the third cup, she's offering more than coffee.
Room With A View
She's looking for a flatmate. He's the only applicant who doesn't seem creepy. When he moves in, they establish boundaries—no romance, no drama. Three months later, every boundary is broken.
The Music Teacher
Piano lessons at fifty-three. She teaches him more than scales.
The Wet Nurse
Hired to feed the heir. The lord of the house wants a taste too.
Therapy
Court-ordered sessions. Professional boundaries. She crosses every single one.
Best Kept Secret
She caught him looking when he was sixteen. Now he's grown, and she's done pretending she didn't like it.
The Fisherman's Widow
Her husband drowned ten years ago. She still sells fish on the Malindi beach. The young fishermen bring her their catch. She pays them in ways the market doesn't understand.
Nanny State
Hired to care for his children. She ends up caring for him. His wife never suspects.
Nikah Mut'ah
A temporary marriage contract. Renewable monthly. Between an aunt and nephew who've found a loophole in tradition. Some marriages are meant to expire—and be renewed.
Confession Booth
The priest's housekeeper hears everything through thin walls. Tonight, she acts on it.
Inheritance
His father's will left everything to her. Including him.
The Mosque Cleaner
She cleans the mosque after everyone leaves. He stays late for prayer. In the empty halls of the holy place, they find something unholy together.
Delete Me
She edits memories for a living. He wants her to delete his obsession with her. She can't—because she's felt it from inside his mind.
Ramadan Nights
Staying with his aunt in Dar es Salaam during Ramadan, the nights after iftar grow longer—and more dangerous. Some hungers can't be satisfied with dates.
The Delegation
Three aunts arrive to negotiate his marriage. But the bride's family has one condition: proof of the groom's capabilities. The aunts volunteer to provide the evidence themselves.
The Evaluation
She's evaluated hundreds of graduates. But this one she raised—and he's not going to make it easy.
Divorce Attorney
She represents his ex-wife. Discovers she wants him for herself.
Switchblade Dolls
In the fighting pits, they call him Razor. She owns his contract. He's starting to think she owns more than that.
The Curator
Museum after hours. She shows him the private collection. The art comes alive.
The Landlady of Stone Town
She owns half the rental rooms in Stone Town. When a young student can't pay his rent, she offers an alternative arrangement. Some debts are paid in currency. Others in service.
Spring Visit
He crashes at his aunt's place during spring break and finds her recently divorced and eager for company. Some wounds need a specific kind of healing.
The Midwife
She's delivered every baby in the village for forty years. When a young husband's wife can't conceive, the midwife offers an old remedy—one that requires his personal participation.
The Matchmaker
She's been finding wives for the men of Malindi for thirty years. When her nephew comes of age, she has the perfect match in mind—herself.
The Dowry Keeper
She holds the dowries of Lamu's elite families in trust. Before any groom receives his bride's wealth, he must prove himself worthy. Her standards are high. Her tests are personal.
Inheritance Claim
Four aunts. One nephew. And an inheritance that requires him to choose. They decide to let his body make the decision.
Tarawih Break
Ramadan nights are for prayer. But between the long tarawih sessions, there are breaks. His neighbor uses those breaks to teach him something other than Quran.
The Imam's Wife
While the imam preaches to his congregation, his wife preaches something different to their houseguest. Some sermons happen behind closed doors.
Milk Kinship
In Islam, if a woman nurses a child, he becomes haram to marry. But she only nursed him twice—not the five times the law requires. They're forbidden by tradition. Permitted by technicality. And desperate for each other.
Sisters of Stone Town
Two sisters. One nephew. A wedding night competition that started as jealousy and ends with them sharing. In Stone Town, some traditions are made on the spot.
The Madrasa Teacher
She taught him Quran when he was seven. Now he's twenty-five, and Mwalimu Khadija has lessons of a different kind. Some teachers never stop educating.
Iddah
Islamic law says a widow must wait four months and ten days before remarrying. She's been waiting three weeks. Her stepson has been waiting longer. Some rules are meant to be broken.
The Alchemist's Beloved of Cordoba | مَعْشُوقَةُ الكِيمِيَائِيِّ في قُرْطُبَة
A Jewish alchemist seeking the philosopher's stone discovers that the true transformation lies not in metal, but in the embrace of his Moorish assistant.
The Ambassador of Seville | سَفيرُ إشْبيلِيَة
A distinguished Arab diplomat in Moorish Seville finds himself entranced by the voluptuous daughter of a Christian nobleman during delicate peace negotiations.
The Apothecary of Tunis | عَطّارُ تونُس
In the aromatic shop of a master apothecary, a merchant's daughter seeks a cure for her sleepless nights and discovers a remedy far more potent than any herb.
The Astrologer of Samarra | مُنَجِّمُ سامَرّاء
Under the spiral minaret of Samarra, an astrologer reads the stars and discovers his fate intertwined with a voluptuous servant girl who holds secrets of her own.
The Astronomer's Mistress of Samarkand | عَشِيقَةُ الفَلَكِيِّ في سَمَرْقَنْد
Under the great observatory's dome, a renowned astronomer maps the heavens while his voluptuous assistant teaches him the constellations of the flesh.
The Astronomer's Wife of Samarkand | زَوْجَةُ الفَلَكِيِّ في سَمَرْقَنْد
A tale of celestial passion where an astronomer's neglected wife discovers earthly pleasures with his young apprentice beneath the observatory's dome.
The Blacksmith of Tripoli | حَدّادُ طَرابُلُس
In the fiery forge of a master blacksmith, a noblewoman seeking a custom blade discovers that some metals are forged in passion hotter than any furnace.
The Bookbinder of Fez | مُجَلِّدُ فاس
In the ancient medina of Fez, a master bookbinder discovers that the widow who commissions a special Quran binding ignites desires he thought were long forgotten.
The Bookbinder's Apprentice of Alexandria | مُتَدَرِّبُ المُجَلِّدِ في الإسْكَنْدَرِيَّة
In the great library city, a master bookbinder's voluptuous daughter teaches a young apprentice the art of binding—both books and hearts.
The Caliph's Concubine of Cairo | جَارِيَةُ الخَلِيفَةِ في القَاهِرَة
In the Fatimid palace, a concubine destined for the Caliph's bed finds her heart stolen by a palace poet, igniting a passion that threatens empires.
The Caliph's Concubine | جارِيَةُ الخَليفَة
In the golden age of the Abbasid Caliphate, a Persian concubine discovers forbidden passion with the Caliph's trusted vizier.
The Calligrapher of Kairouan | خَطّاطُ القَيْرَوان
In the holy city of Kairouan, a master calligrapher finds his art transformed when a voluptuous Berber woman commissions him to write her wedding contract.
The Calligrapher's Widow of Damascus | أَرْمَلَةُ الخَطّاطِ في دِمَشْق
A tale of forbidden desire where a master calligrapher's voluptuous widow finds unexpected passion with his former student who returns to claim both his teacher's art and his wife.
The Caravan Master's Secret | سِرُّ قائِدِ القافِلَة
On the ancient trade routes between Arabia and Syria, a caravan master's lonely wife finds solace in the arms of the handsome desert guide whose tent becomes their secret paradise.
The Carpet Weaver of Tabriz | نَسّاجُ السَّجّادِ في تَبْريز
In the ancient carpet workshops of Tabriz, a master weaver and a merchant's wife weave patterns of desire more intricate than any silk threads.
The Coffeehouse Mistress of Mecca | سَيِّدَةُ المَقْهَى في مَكَّة
In the holy city's shadow, a widow runs the most famous coffeehouse where pilgrims find more than refreshment in her generous hospitality.
The Coppersmith of Mosul | صانِعُ النُّحاسِ في المَوْصِل
In the ancient workshops of Mosul, a master coppersmith and a wealthy merchant's wife forge a passion as hot as his furnace, hammering out desire between hammer strikes.
The Date Palm Garden of Medina | بُسْتانُ النَّخيلِ في المَدينَة
In the blessed oasis of Medina, a wealthy widow who owns the largest date palm garden discovers sweet passion with a young farmer whose hands cultivate more than just trees.
The Desert Guide's Passion of Marrakech | عِشْقُ دَلِيلِ الصَّحْرَاءِ في مَرَّاكُش
A Tuareg guide leads a caravan across the Sahara, where the burning sands are nothing compared to the fire ignited by a merchant's voluptuous daughter.
The Desert Oasis | واحَةُ الصَّحْراء
A lost merchant finds refuge in a hidden oasis, where a mysterious Bedouin woman teaches him the ancient arts of desert pleasure beneath the stars.
The Falconer of the Sultan | صَقّارُ السُّلْطان
In the royal hunting grounds, a master falconer captures more than prey when the Sultan's neglected sister seeks refuge from palace intrigue in his humble tent.
The Falconer's Daughter of Bukhara | ابْنَةُ البَيَّازِ في بُخَارَى
A master falconer's daughter who speaks the language of hawks ensnares a Mongol prince with her wild beauty and untameable spirit.
The Forbidden Garden of Samarra | الحَديقَةُ المُحَرَّمَةُ في سامَرّاء
In the secret gardens of the Abbasid palace in Samarra, a prince's neglected wife discovers ecstasy with the mysterious gardener who tends the roses by day and her desires by night.
The Forbidden Library of Cordoba | المَكْتَبَةُ المُحَرَّمَةُ في قُرْطُبَة
A scholar seeking ancient texts finds herself entangled with the mysterious guardian of Cordoba's most forbidden collection, where knowledge and passion intertwine.
The Fortress Guardian of Alhambra | حارِسُ القَلْعَةِ في الحَمْراء
In the last days of Granada, a fortress guardian's voluptuous wife discovers fierce passion with a young warrior whose sword protects the kingdom by day and pleasures her by night.
The Gardens of Alhambra | حَدائِقُ الحَمْراء
In the fragrant gardens of Granada's Alhambra palace, a Moorish princess and a captured Christian knight discover passion that transcends faith and war.
The Glassblower's Muse of Aleppo | مُلْهِمَةُ صَانِعِ الزُّجَاجِ في حَلَب
A master glassblower creates vessels of impossible beauty, each one shaped by the curves of the mysterious woman who visits his workshop at midnight.
The Glassmaker of Tyre | صانِعُ الزُّجاجِ في صور
In the ancient glass workshops of Tyre, a master craftsman and a widow from Damascus discover that some flames burn hotter than the furnaces that shape glass.
The Goldsmith's Daughter of Seville | بِنْتُ الصّائِغِ في إشْبيلِيَة
In the golden workshops of Seville, a master goldsmith's daughter discovers treasures beyond gold when a traveling merchant opens her heart and her body to forbidden pleasures.
The Hammam Attendant | خادِمَةُ الحَمّام
In the steamy chambers of a Baghdad hammam, a wealthy widow finds unexpected pleasure in the skilled hands of an attendant who knows all the secrets of the body.
The Hammam Guardian of Damascus | حارِسَةُ الحَمّامِ في دِمَشْق
In the steaming baths of Damascus, the voluptuous guardian of the women's hammam discovers heated passion with a mysterious visitor whose identity remains hidden behind veils of steam.
The Harem's Secret | سِرُّ الحَريم
Within the forbidden walls of the royal harem, a eunuch guard discovers he is not as he seems, and the Sultan's favorite wife awakens desires long thought impossible.
The Henna Artist of Marrakech | نَقّاشَةُ الحِنّاءِ في مَرّاكُش
In the colorful souks of Marrakech, a renowned henna artist paints more than patterns when a wealthy merchant's son asks for designs that speak of forbidden desire.
The Horse Trader of Najd | تاجِرُ الخَيْلِ في نَجْد
In the Arabian desert, a renowned horse trader and a tribal chief's rebellious daughter discover wild passions beneath the star-filled sky.
The Incense Trader of Muscat | تاجِرُ البَخورِ في مَسْقَط
In the aromatic souks of Muscat, a master incense trader and a visiting princess from Yemen discover that some scents ignite more than the senses.
The Jeweler of Aleppo | صائِغُ حَلَب
In the grand souk of Aleppo, a master jeweler crafts his finest creation—a passionate affair with a voluptuous Turkish noblewoman who seeks more than gold.
The Judge's Secret of Fes | سِرُّ القاضي في فاس
In the ancient medina of Fes, a righteous judge's widow discovers passion with the young scholar who comes to study her late husband's manuscripts.
The Judge's Widow of Kairouan | أَرْمَلَةُ القَاضِي في القَيْرَوَان
A powerful widow known for her piety by day harbors burning desires fulfilled by a young scholar of sacred law, blurring the lines between sacred and profane.
The Librarian's Secret | سِرُّ أَمينِ المَكْتَبَة
In the vast library of Cordoba, a female librarian guards ancient manuscripts and a burning desire that a visiting scholar from Baghdad finally ignites.
The Mamluk's Forbidden Love of Alexandria | حُبُّ المَمْلُوكِ المُحَرَّمُ في الإِسْكَنْدَرِيَّة
A Circassian Mamluk warrior, sold into slavery and raised to power, discovers freedom in the arms of a Greek merchant's widow in the ancient city of Alexandria.
The Mapmaker of Palermo | راسِمُ الخَرائِطِ في باليرمو
In Norman Sicily, an Arab mapmaker and a Norman princess chart unexplored territories of passion in the court of King Roger II.
The Merchant Prince of Zanzibar | أَميرُ التُّجّارِ في زَنْجِبار
On the spice island of Zanzibar, a wealthy merchant's lonely wife finds forbidden ecstasy with a young Arab sailor whose ship brings more than just goods to her shores.
The Merchant's Daughter of Damascus | بِنْتُ التّاجِرِ الدِّمَشْقِيِّ
In the perfumed souks of Damascus, a voluptuous merchant's daughter discovers passion with a mysterious silk trader from the East.
The Musician's Secret of Granada | سِرُّ المُوسِيقَارِ في غَرْنَاطَة
In the Alhambra's shadow, a blind oud player discovers that his most beautiful compositions are born from touching a woman whose voice guides him through darkness.
The Navigator's Wife of Hormuz | زَوْجَةُ المَلّاحِ في هُرْمُز
On the trading island of Hormuz, a navigator's lonely wife finds passion with a shipwrecked sailor whose body she tends and whose heart she captures.
The Night Watchman of Cordoba | حارِسُ اللَّيْلِ في قُرْطُبَة
In the streets of golden Cordoba, a night watchman discovers that his rounds bring him more than safety when he encounters a wealthy widow whose loneliness matches the darkness he guards.
The Oasis Keeper | حارِسُ الواحَة
In the vast Sahara, a lone oasis keeper finds his solitude shattered by a voluptuous Tuareg woman whose caravan seeks refuge from a sandstorm.
The Pearl Diver of Bahrain | غَوّاصُ اللُّؤْلُؤِ في البَحْرَيْن
In the pearl-rich waters of Bahrain, a master diver surfaces to find a merchant's daughter waiting with treasures far more precious than any pearl.
The Pearl Diver's Secret of Bahrain | سِرُّ غَوَّاصِ اللُّؤْلُؤِ في البَحْرَيْن
A legendary pearl diver discovers forbidden passion in the depths of the Arabian Gulf, where treasures of the sea pale beside the treasures of the heart.
The Perfume Maker of Yemen | عَطّارُ اليَمَن
In ancient Sana'a, a master perfume maker discovers that his most intoxicating creation is the passion he shares with a voluptuous Yemeni noblewoman.
The Perfumer of Shiraz | العَطّارَةُ في شيراز
In the rose gardens of Shiraz, a master perfumer creates her most intoxicating blend—a forbidden passion with a young poet who seeks to capture her essence in verse.
The Perfumer's Apprentice of Basra | مُتَدَرِّبُ العَطَّارِ في البَصْرَة
A young man apprenticed to a master perfumer discovers that the rarest essence is distilled from forbidden passion with his master's voluptuous wife.
The Physician of Cairo | طَبيبُ القاهِرَة
A renowned physician in Fatimid Cairo discovers that healing the body sometimes requires exploring forbidden territories with a voluptuous patient.
The Physician's Daughter of Cairo | بِنْتُ الطَّبيبِ في القاهِرَة
In the shadow of Al-Azhar, a physician's voluptuous daughter discovers the healing arts of the flesh with a wounded soldier she nurses back to health.
The Poet of Cordoba | شاعِرُ قُرْطُبَة
In Moorish Andalusia, a celebrated poet falls for the forbidden charms of a palace singer whose voice and body drive him to poetic and carnal madness.
The Poet's Muse of Baghdad | مُلْهِمَةُ الشّاعِرِ في بَغْداد
In the golden age of Baghdad, a renowned poet discovers his greatest inspiration in the arms of a palace courtesan whose body becomes the canvas for his most passionate verses.
The Prince's Tutor of Shiraz | مُؤَدِّبَةُ الأَمِيرِ في شِيرَاز
A learned Persian woman hired to educate a young prince teaches him lessons in more than poetry, awakening desires that shake the Safavid court.
The Qadi's Secret | سِرُّ القاضي
A respected judge in Abbasid Basra finds himself entangled with a voluptuous petitioner whose case awakens desires he has suppressed for decades.
The Sailor of Siraf | بَحّارُ سيراف
A weathered sailor returning to the Persian port of Siraf discovers that the voluptuous tavern keeper has been waiting for him across the years and the seas.
The Scholar of Baghdad | عالِمُ بَغْداد
A tale of forbidden knowledge and desire in the House of Wisdom, where a young scribe discovers more than ancient texts in the arms of a mysterious scholar.
The Ship Captain of Basra | رُبّانُ سَفينَةِ البَصْرَة
A wealthy widow boards a merchant vessel to India, and finds herself drawn to its rugged captain on a voyage of sensual discovery across the Arabian Sea.
The Shipwright's Daughter of Suez | ابْنَةُ بَنَّاءِ السُّفُنِ في السُّوَيْس
Where two seas meet, a woman who builds ships stronger than any man finds her match in a Portuguese captain whose vessel she must repair.
The Silk Merchant of Samarkand | تاجِرُ الحَريرِ في سَمَرْقَنْد
Along the Silk Road, a wealthy merchant and a Chinese princess stranded in Samarkand weave threads of passion softer than the finest silk.
The Silk Merchant's Daughter of Damascus | ابْنَةُ تَاجِرِ الحَرِيرِ في دِمَشْق
In the fragrant souks of Umayyad Damascus, a wealthy merchant's daughter discovers passion with a mysterious fabric dyer whose hands carry the colors of desire.
The Silk Road Caravan | قافِلَةُ طَريقِ الحَرير
On the ancient Silk Road between Samarkand and Baghdad, a caravan leader discovers passion with a mysterious Persian traveler whose curves rival the desert dunes.
The Slave Girl Who Became Queen | الجارِيَةُ التي صارَتْ مَلِكَة
In the Mamluk courts of Egypt, a voluptuous slave girl rises from the harem to become a queen by capturing the heart of the Sultan with her wit and her passionate body.
The Spice Merchant of Aden | تاجِرُ التَّوابِلِ في عَدَن
In the bustling port of Aden, a wealthy spice merchant discovers passion with a voluptuous Ethiopian beauty he purchases to free, only to find freedom in her arms.
The Spice Merchant's Wife of Aleppo | زَوْجَةُ تاجِرِ التَّوابِلِ في حَلَب
In the ancient souks of Aleppo, a spice merchant's neglected wife discovers intoxicating pleasures with a Persian trader whose exotic goods awaken forbidden desires.
The Spice Trader's Beloved of Aden | مَعْشُوقَةُ تَاجِرِ التَّوَابِلِ في عَدَن
In the bustling port of Aden, a wealthy spice trader discovers that the most intoxicating spice is the Ethiopian beauty who runs his warehouse.
The Storyteller of Marrakech | راوي مَرّاكُش
In the bustling square of Marrakech, a legendary storyteller discovers that his most captivating tale is the one he lives with a voluptuous widow who came to hear his stories.
The Sufi Master | شَيْخُ الصّوفِيَّة
In medieval Konya, a revered Sufi master discovers that divine love and earthly passion are one when a voluptuous disciple seeks spiritual guidance.
The Sultan's Bath Attendant of Istanbul | خَادِمَةُ حَمَّامِ السُّلْطَانِ في إِسْطَنْبُول
In the steaming chambers of the imperial hammam, a bath attendant teaches a lonely vizier that true cleansing comes not from water, but from passion.
The Sultan's Bathhouse | حَمّامُ السُّلْطان
In the steaming halls of the royal hammam, a voluptuous bath attendant and a visiting prince discover forbidden pleasures amid the mist and marble.
The Swordsmith's Beloved of Toledo | حَبيبَةُ صانِعِ السُّيوفِ في طُلَيْطِلَة
In the forges of Toledo, a master swordsmith's lonely wife finds fierce passion with the young apprentice whose hands shape steel by day and her body by night.
The Swordsmith's Widow of Toledo | أَرْمَلَةُ صَانِعِ السُّيُوفِ في طُلَيْطِلَة
A widow who inherited her husband's legendary forge discovers that fire burns in more than steel when a wandering Berber warrior seeks her blades.
The Vizier's Forbidden Love | حُبُّ الوَزيرِ المُحَرَّم
In the palace of the Abbasid caliphs, a powerful vizier risks everything for a night of passion with the Sultan's neglected favorite, knowing that discovery means death.
The Weaver of Herat | نَسّاجُ هَراة
In the carpet workshops of medieval Herat, a master weaver creates his finest work—both in silk and in the arms of a voluptuous widow who teaches him new patterns of pleasure.
The Weaver's Passion of Isfahan | شَغَفُ النَّسّاجَةِ في أَصْفَهان
In the carpet workshops of Isfahan, a master weaver's widow discovers that the threads of passion can be woven with a young dye-maker whose colors bring new life to her lonely nights.
The Weaver's Secret of Fez | سِرُّ النَّسَّاجَةِ في فَاس
In the ancient medina of Fez, a master weaver creates carpets that tell forbidden stories, each thread soaked in memories of a love that defied kingdoms.
The Wine Merchant's Cellar | قَبْوُ تاجِرِ الخَمْر
In the hidden cellars of a Christian merchant in Abbasid Baghdad, forbidden wine flows freely, and so does passion between a Muslim nobleman and the merchant's voluptuous daughter.
Pilgrimage Sins
The night before his aunt leaves for Hajj, she asks him for one final sin. She wants to arrive in Mecca with something worth repenting.