Love stories that truly represent the world we live in; celebrated and retold in this unique collection, by debut author Bolu Babalola.

'Beautifully written and full of joy. Bolu Babalola is a star.' Meg Cabot

A high-born Nigerian goddess is feels beaten down and unappreciated by her gregarious lover and longs to be truly seen.


A criminal lord finds herself swept up in a love that could threaten the entire dynasty she has built, and those she protects within it.

A powerful Ghanaian spokeswoman is forced to decide whether to uphold her family's politics, or to be true to her heart.

Whether captured in the passion of love at first sight, or realising that self-love takes precedent over the latter, the character's in Bolu Babalola's vibrant stories face up to and navigate this most complex human emotion and try to capture it's intangible essence. Babalola creates new stories inspired by the wildly beautiful and astonishingly diverse tales of romance and desire that already exist in so many communities and cultures.

Join Bolu Babalola and love deeply, love honestly but most importantly: Love in Colour.

'Smart and joyful, witty and heartbreaking.' Stylist

'Captivating.' Vice

'Epic.' Bustle

'A joyful, brilliant collection that you'll want to read again and again.' Dorothy Koomson

If you're tired of conventional love stories, 'Love in Colour' is a captivating collection of love stories inspired by Greek mythology and Nigerian folklore.