Thou Shalt Love (Book One)

Meet Mildred, a high-powered lawyer battling a secret addiction, and Susan, a devoted girlfriend trapped in a toxic relationship. Two sisters, two struggles, and one unforgettable journey.

 

About The Book

Warning: If you’re looking for a fairytale, Thou Shalt Love isn’t for you. This is a raw, unfiltered tale about two sisters—Mildred and Susan Carter—who are as messy as they come. It’s a women’s fiction journey through the chaos of real life, filled with mistakes, steamy moments, and family drama that’s anything but tidy.

Mildred, a successful lawyer, is grappling with a secret sex addiction, caught between the passion she craves and the love she deserves. When she meets Gary, a charming CPA, their sizzling chemistry makes her question everything—but her past, and her complicated relationship with Isaac, might be more than she can overcome.

Susan, stuck in a suffocating relationship, dreams of a life without fear. But leaving the man who’s held her emotionally hostage isn’t as easy as walking away—especially when she begins to confront her worth and desires.

This story isn’t about perfect love. It’s about real love—raw, messy, and full of mistakes. If you’re ready for a story about growth, tough choices, and unapologetic self-discovery, The Thou Shalt Series will give you the unvarnished truth. These sisters may be a mess, but they’re real, and their journey is one you won’t forget.

Highlights

Real, Raw, and Unapologetic: Thou Shalt Love isn’t your typical romance—it’s about flawed women navigating love, addiction, and self-acceptance.

Sizzling Chemistry: Mildred and Gary’s intense connection will keep you hooked, while Susan’s emotional journey offers heart-wrenching depth.

Steamy, Emotionally Charged Romance: Passionate, steamy love scenes and messy relationships that aren’t afraid to show the complicated side of love.

Family Drama: Two sisters, each battling their personal demons, learning the hard truth that survival depends on facing life’s challenges together.

Cliffhanger Ending: Just when you think you’ve figured it out, this story leaves you hanging, craving the next book in The Thou Shalt Series.

Why You’ll Love Thou Shalt Love

If you love women’s fiction that’s as raw and real as life itself, you’ll appreciate the gritty honesty of Mildred and Susan’s stories.

Fans of steamy romance, sizzling chemistry, and flawed, relatable characters will find themselves rooting for these sisters through every twist and turn.

Perfect for readers who crave emotional depth and a romance that doesn’t shy away from the messiness of life.

Set in Liberia, Thou Shalt Love offers a fresh cultural perspective on love, family, and the struggles of modern women.

If You Loved… You’ll Love Thou Shalt Love:

“Big Little Lies” by Liane Moriarty: For those who enjoy multi-layered female characters, messy relationships, and family drama that makes you gasp.

“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid: If you love intense romance, steamy chemistry, and stories of women fighting for themselves in a world stacked against them, you’ll be captivated by Thou Shalt Love.

“Beneath a Scarlet Sky” by Mark Sullivan: If you enjoy a mix of love and personal growth through difficult circumstances, paired with compelling female characters who refuse to back down.

Are you ready to dive into this bold and unforgettable story?
Grab your copy of Thou Shalt Love today and start your journey through the raw, real, and riveting lives of Mildred and Susan Carter.

 

What People Are Saying

Dramatic, intriguing, and educative. Not every day do we read a book that is African-inspired. I was super excited when I got a copy of this intriguing and heart-stopping dramatic book. Sianah didn’t disappoint me at all. The Carter girls’ lives are so exciting that it makes me laugh and feel emotional at the same time. Seeing our African culture portrayed in this romantic book—the food, the tradition, the dialogues—I am inspired to do my continent proud. ‘Thou Shalt Love’ is the book you do want to get. I love it, and I can’t wait to see what will happen next in book two. ~ AC (United States)

I absolutely loved this book. It is really well written and I have connected, with Susan and Mildred, and fell for their stories and personalities. I relate a lot to them both, and I can’t wait to get more of them… The characters are so charismatic and grandma Louise reminds me so much of mine. It’s my 1st African contemporary romance that I read in English, and I recommend it to everyone already. ~ Odette Charlene

There are so many things I loved about this book. First, I enjoyed and appreciated the setting being in a different country and culture. It has been a long time since I read a book that featured different ethnic backgrounds which still allowed the novel to be relatable. Another thing is the realness of the struggles both girls were going through. It didn’t matter that they were rich, powerful, and successful women, they still had their trials and tribulation that made them feel weak and insecure. Sometimes we can find ourselves judging others based on the decisions they make, but this novel helps readers understand that even the strongest people fall down sometimes. Lastly, the family relationship and bonds between not only the sisters but the grandmother as well was beautiful.  I love healthy relationships between strong women, they support they showed each other even when they were angry displayed the deep-rooted love they all shared. I highly recommend this read, its beautiful display of women overcoming. ~ D.T. Williams

This book is everything! The writer had me glued for the past two days doing nothing but reading only this book. The storylines and topics are all so relatable. Finally, someone bravely shed light on these ‘swept under the rug’ issues in our society but also in an entertaining way. Looking forward to part two. ~ Delou Gonsanzeo (United Kingdom)

I loved this book. The characters were so realistic. I would smile, laugh, get mad, etc., (except want to hit the wall… too early in the book! ). I hope that the next book is just as good. ~ Reading Neffie

DeShield’s book Thou Shalt Love is full of emotions and intensities that life brings. It revolves around the lives of the Carter sisters, and how they face life’s challenges, and secrets. First, the story is well-put together and easy to follow and fall in love with the characters. Second, there is a sense of reality and realism, and it makes the story and characters relatable. I enjoyed this story, and look forward to reading more of DeSheild’s work. ~ Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews

Unputdownable! Relatable modern African story that explores themes of love, sexuality, domestic violence and addiction. Impressive and fearless story telling. Warning though: it’s better read in bed ~ Saaji

I’m totally amazed by the brilliance of the author and how she presents real-life relationship situations in her first book. Even though both the male and female characters are flawed in attributes, many are hurting individually and express such hurts in manners unpleasant. However, people are only longing for salvation (saving themselves from personal demons). This book has personally opened to me a whole new world of seeing relationships and people from a perspective I’ve never known. Sianah Nalika DeShield is a very skilled storyteller. Excellent piece of work. ~ Michael Cassell