Tomilola Coco Adeyemo Earlier this yr, she introduced vacation cheer with the discharge of her extremely anticipated debut romance novel.A Very Gideon’s Christmas”. The novel is predicted to be launched on October 28, 2024, and shall be revealed by Masobe Books, Nigeria’s main writer, and is predicted to heat the hearts of individuals throughout the nation through the festive season.
Initially revealed as an e-book in 2020, the novel turned an prompt hit, charming readers with its story of second possibilities, love, and Christmas magic. A Very Gideon’s Christmas tells the story of Biodun “BG” Gomez and Kunle Bakare, two former lovers who unexpectedly reunite after ten years aside when a scandal threatens their careers. As the 2 navigate previous relationships and new challenges, the story unfolds with the drama, humor and romance that accompany a traditional Lagos Christmas.
Well-known writers describe Michael AfenfiaFrom the creator of The Mechanics of Yenagoa, Love, Laughter, and Vacation Mayhem takes readers on a enjoyable and fascinating journey. Floss a strangerThe creator of The Residing Room Spouse additionally spoke extremely of the novel, saying it was “a enjoyable and lightweight learn, stuffed with all of the spice of a Lagos Christmas romance”.
Talking about her journey with the ebook, Adeyemo revealed, “In 2022, after I submitted a romance novel to a pan-African literary web site, Brittle Paper and the editor-in-chief Dr. Edoro requested me why the work was not revealed. I used to be stunned to search out that earlier than she got here again to me, she had already talked to the CEO of Masobe about my work. She thought it needs to be revealed. It felt unreal at that second – a romance novel was revealed in Nigeria. A serious publishing home endorsed it? I couldn’t imagine it.
Tomilola additionally shared the inspiration behind her novel, explaining: “A Very Giddy Christmas is the primary Christmas romance I’ve ever written. I first wrote it in 2020. So I wrote This submit is simply to have some change to shore up my funds after paying my lease in January. It shouldn’t get out of hand. This title is as a result of I wished a Lagos love story for it. It did properly, and my readers principally preferred it. However when Masobe’s CEO noticed the profile I shared with him in 2022, he was extra interested in the story. So , we needed to revise the story. itself.
Stuffed with romance, drama and relatable characters, A Very Giddy Christmas has change into an thrilling addition to the Nigerian literary scene and a must-read for followers of romance novels.