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The 30th Candle

By: Angela Makholwa
Narrated by: Kineta Kunutu
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They thought they would be friends forever—but what comes first, friendship or love?

Revised edition: This edition of The 30th Candle includes editorial revisions.

Linda, Dikeledi, Nolwazi and Sade spent their twenties pursuing fast-paced careers and love lives in vibrant Johannesburg. Now, with their thirties just around the corner, they know the one thing they can count on is each other, but it turns out even the firmest friendships have secrets…

On the cusp of their thirtieth birthdays, just when everything should be going to plan, their lives start to derail. Dikeledi is still waiting for her boyfriend to propose, while Linda finds herself single again, wondering if she’ll ever meet her perfect man. Hiding behind their drama, Nolwazi has a secret she’s too scared to reveal, and Sade thinks she’s finally found ‘the one’—but is he too good to be true?

As secrets are spilled, relationships are tested to their limits. When they’re forced to make the choice, who will win—love or friendship?

©2009, 2013, 2023 Angela Makholwa (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
African American Genre Fiction Psychological Fiction Friendship
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It was a great book. The character development was fascinating to watch unfold. There were moments that caught me off guard but the dialogue was real human and captivating. A wonderful listen indeed.

The friendship dynamics were so real and relatable.

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