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Ties That Tether

Written by: Jane Igharo
Narrated by: Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, Gary Tiedemann
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Publisher's Summary

One of Betches' 7 Books by Black Authors You Need to Read This Summer

One of Elite Daily’s Books Featuring Interracial Relationships You Should Read in 2020

One of Marie Claire's 2020 Books You Should Add to your Reading List

When a Nigerian woman falls for a man she knows will break her mother's heart, she must choose between love and her family.

At 12 years old, Azere promised her dying father she would marry a Nigerian man and preserve her culture, even after immigrating to Canada. Her mother has been vigilant about helping - well forcing - her to stay within the Nigerian dating pool ever since. But when another match-made-by-mom goes wrong, Azere ends up at a bar, enjoying the company and later sharing the bed of Rafael Castellano, a man who is tall, handsome, and...White.

When their one-night stand unexpectedly evolves into something serious, Azere is caught between her feelings for Rafael and the compulsive need to please her mother. Soon, Azere can't help wondering if loving Rafael makes her any less of a Nigerian. Can she be with him without compromising her identity? The answer will either cause Azere to be audacious and fight for her happiness or continue as the compliant daughter.

©2020 Jane Igharo (P)2020 Penguin Audio
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  • Categories: Romance
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What the critics say

“A beautiful, heartfelt story about the power of love, identity, and family. Ties That Tether is a delightful debut that romance lovers won’t want to miss!"
Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Train To Key West

“Lovingly written and heartfelt. Ties That Tether is a beautiful exploration of culture, family, and romance. Azere’s journey to find her own voice should resonate with anyone who’s ever felt trapped between conflicting worlds and expectations.”
Helen Hoang, USA Today bestselling author of The Bride Test

Ties That Tether takes the reader on a rich, emotional journey. A big, bold story about finding ourselves amidst the struggles of family loyalty, honoring one’s culture, and the endless facets of love. Loved every glorious moment of this book!”
Jennifer Probst, New York Times bestselling author of Love on Beach Avenue

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that was a beautiful Story! The voice actress was wonderful in it! Made you feel like you were hearing all the separate characters voices.

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loved this book from beginning to end. I laughed, I cried and completely lost myself in the romance of it all.

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Amazing amazing book

I love this book. Everything about this book is beautiful. From the cultural back story, the relationship btw the main character and the daughter, the hold she felt to her family culture, carrying on traditional. It describes exactly what many experienced when leaving their homes to live in a new country. I really enjoyed it, great narration!

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Great read!

Loved this book! My second audible and thoroughly enjoyed the story, the voices, the relatability. I laughed, smiled, cried, smiled again. Brilliant read

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Loved it

Beautiful and engaging story from start to finish. I’m grateful that we got to peak into the protagonist’s future too!

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Loved listening to this!

I found the writing style really captivating and relatable. The storyline was exciting and kept my attention throughout. Definetly recommend

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amazing

loved this book it was so sweet and raw and real
challenges we face I lift that are real with biracial couples

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Good story

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Set in Toronto!

I love that this story was set in Toronto! I was really able to get into the story. The narration was great! I really enjoyed the modern day love story.

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Sweet, engaging, and a beautiful story.

I really enjoyed this book! The characters were likeable and diverse, and the romance was quite sweet. Although I found some parts rather predictable, I thoroughly enjoyed following along with the development of the main love story. Overall it was lovely!

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