Download or read book Layla in the Sky with Diamonds written by Manbeena Bhullar Sandhu and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has been twenty-four hours since Layla last had cocaine. The blonde American now on a flight to New Delhi with her one white child and one brown child is struggling to keep it together. As she departs the airplane, all she can focus on is how quickly she can hook up with her friend and drug baron Leonardo so he can provide her with her next fix. Layla, a flower child of the 1960s, has travelled around the world in search of a utopian land. Her life story begins with her wild rock and roll years in New York and continues on to tell of her hippie days in San Francisco and Goa where hippies of the world converged to partake in a bohemian lifestyle. Here, her heady ways were combined with a few unfortunate incidents and wrong choices, ultimately leading her to her spiritual awakening, but not before paying a dear price. This compelling story line weaves 1960s and 70s style hedonism, Indian culture, drugs, family, devastation, passion, spirituality, and endearing characters into an engaging tale. The author takes you on a journey of vivid impressions, bringing to life the spirit of a lost era.
Download or read book Layla s Happiness written by Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2020-05-25 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven-year-old Layla loves life! So she keeps a happiness book. What is happiness for her? For you? Spirited and observant, Layla’s a child who’s been given room to grow, making happiness both thoughtful and intimate. It’s her dad talking about growing-up in South Carolina; her mom reading poetry; her best friend Juan, the community garden, and so much more. Written by poet Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin, this is a story of flourishing within family and community.
Download or read book Wonder Woman Tempest Tossed written by Laurie Halse Anderson and published by DC Comics. This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Princess Diana of Themyscira believes that her 16th birthday will be one of new beginnings-namely, acceptance into the warrior tribe of the Amazons. But her birthday celebrations are cut short when rafts carrying refugees break through the barrier that separates her island home from the outside world. When Diana defies the Amazons to try to bring the outsiders to safety, she finds herself swept away by the stormy sea. Cut off from everything she's ever known, Diana herself becomes a refugee in an unfamiliar land. Now Diana must survive in the world beyond Themyscira for the first time-a world that is filled with danger and injustice unlike anything she's ever experienced. With new battles to be fought and new friends to be made, she must redefine what it means to belong, to be an Amazon, and to make a difference. From New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson (Speak) and acclaimed artist Leila del Duca (Shutter), Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed is a story about growing into your strength, fighting for justice, and finding home.
Download or read book Nightcrawling written by Leila Mottley and published by McClelland & Stewart. This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • AN OPRAH BOOK CLUB PICK • A dazzling novel about a young Black woman who walks the streets of Oakland and stumbles headlong into the failure of its justice system. This debut of a blazingly original voice “bursts at the seams of every page and swallows you whole” (Tommy Orange, author of There There). A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, TIME, GOODREADS Kiara and her brother, Marcus, are scraping by in an East Oakland apartment complex optimistically called the Regal-Hi. Both have dropped out of high school, their family fractured by death and prison But while Marcus clings to his dream of rap stardom, Kiara hunts for work to pay their rent—which has more than doubled—and to keep the nine-year-old boy next door, abandoned by his mother, safe and fed. One night, what begins as a drunken misunderstanding with a stranger turns into the job Kiara never imagined wanting but now desperately needs: nightcrawling. Her world breaks open even further when her name surfaces in an investigation that exposes her as a key witness in a massive scandal within the Oakland Police Department. Rich with raw beauty, electrifying intensity, and piercing vulnerability, Nightcrawling marks the stunning arrival of a voice unlike any we have heard before.
Download or read book Lilah Tov Good Night written by Ben Gundersheimer (Mister G) and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A soothing Hebrew lullaby takes on added meaning for a refugee family in this visually stunning debut. As the moon rises, a family steps into the night on a journey toward a new beginning. Along the way, their little girl delights in the wonders of nature, saying good night--lilah tov--to the creatures and landscapes they pass. Wherever she looks--on land, in the sky above and even, eventually, in the water below her boat--there are marvels to behold. "Lilah tov to the birds in the trees, lilah tov to the fish in the sea." Then, when their travels are finally over, her parents tuck her in tight, safe and ready for dreams in their new home. This lyrical lullaby celebrates the beauty of our world and the spirit of resilience in a refugee family.
Download or read book Annihilation written by B.C. Burgess and published by Bandit Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017-11-09 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Layla Having spent the holidays with her family, Layla braces for the peace to shatter. Ushering in a new year shines a glaring spotlight on the dangers posed by her enemies. Now she must embrace fate and lead an army into the magical city of Maganthia. But it will take an angel to confront the corruption, and Layla still struggles to play the role. Quin The Crusaders call him a guardian. They insist he was made to ensure the earth angel fulfills her fate. But witnessing the love of his life risk it all for a prophesy threatens to drive Quin to an early grave, and her enemies would like nothing more than to bury him. The Enemy Not only has the Dark Guild replenished their army, they've infiltrated Maganthia. Now they lurk in the city's shadows while advancing their wicked agenda. They’re miles ahead of the angel, and they've already laid their traps. Soon, they'll have everything they need to disrupt the veils. Then the power of the Heavens will be theirs. witch, wizard, magic, battle, fight, flying, angels, demon, demons, deities, heaven, aura, love, lovers, soulmates, foreplay, sexual tension, kiss, coffee, emotional, new adult fantasy, paranormal romance, romantic, female protagonist, strong beautiful heroine, sexy sweet muscular handsome hero, family, life, death, revenge, survival, good vs evil, epic conflict, heartbreak, tearjerker, forest, beach, ocean, america, oregon, europe, oklahoma, international, psychic, psychics, twilight, witcher, epic fantasy, fantasy romance, strong female, strong female protagonist, Stephanie Meyer, Outlander, Blood & violence, Action & adventure, Angel/Demon lovers, Dual PoV, Emotional, Explicit Sexual Content, Family Bonding, Family Feels, Fate, Fated, Guardian, ward, Insta-love, Love at first sight, Magic, Magical sex, Mutual pining, NSFW, Part of a series that will have a happy ending, Passionate lovers, Protectiveness/protector, Reunion, Romantic sex, Sex, Sexual tension, She saves him, Stalker, Steamy, Supernatural elements, Swoon romance, Tear jerker, Third person pov, Ugly cry, Harry Potter with sex
Download or read book Violent Night written by Nola Marie and published by Nola Marie. This book was released on with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I live for the night. The world where I’m most at home. She is my night. Layla’s beauty and innocence shone like all the stars in the sky. I sent her away to preserve that light within her, knowing the danger of my world would seek her out if she stayed. But I wasn’t prepared for the complete darkness that enveloped me when she left. I became the red king, bathing in blood and burning with rage held back by a sheer wall of ice. Then she returned, bringing the beauty of the night once again. The secrets she carries illuminate the lies that have hidden in the shadows for so long. Letting me hunt those who threaten her like the predator I am. Because I won’t make the same mistake twice. Layla is mine. I will destroy anyone who tries to take her from me again. Previously released as Protecting His Night WARNING: This book is not for the faint of heart. It will tear your heart out and stomp on it before putting it back together. The characters are not perfect, and the heroes are flawed. If you’re looking for sunshine and rainbows, I suggest you try another book. But if you want real emotion with a happily ever after, then you’ve found your book. TRIGGERS: human trafficking, sexual assault, violence, kidnapping, talks of rape, abuse
Download or read book Listen Layla written by Yassmin Abdel-Magied and published by Penguin Group Australia. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the diaspora experience, race, politics and identity, Listen, Layla by Yassmin Abdel-Magied is an own voices novel for young readers, which bursts with passion, humour and truth. Layla has ended the school year on a high and can’t wait to spend the holidays hanging out with her friends and designing a prize-winning Grand Designs Tourismo invention. But Layla’s plans are interrupted when her grandmother in Sudan falls ill and the family rush to be with her. The last time Layla went to Sudan she was only a young child. Now she feels torn between her Sudanese and Australian identities. As political tensions in Sudan erupt, so too do tensions between Layla and her family. Layla is determined not to lose her place in the invention team, but will she go against her parents’ wishes? What would a Kandaka do?
Download or read book The Council written by B.C. Burgess and published by Bandit Publishing Company. This book was released on 2018-08-24 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a fiery tale filled with villains and heroes, this installment of the Earth Angel series takes readers on a magical journey rich with emotion, intrigue, and danger. Fans of Twilight, The Red Queen, The Selection, and Harry Potter will devour this breathless fantasy set in a modern mystical world. The Crusaders suspect the world's largest magical city is crawling with Dark Guild members, and they want Layla to help them fight the corruption. But leaving home and crossing the globe is just the beginning of the daunting task, and the city's governing council may stop her in her tracks. Can Layla face the Maganthian council and make them her allies? Or are the city's top officials determined to become the angel’s deadliest enemies?
Download or read book The Red Sky At Night A Short Story written by Jo Thomas and published by Review. This book was released on 2015-10-08 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's time for Layla to recapture the magic of her childhood... A sparkling, feel-good short story from the bestselling author of The Oyster Catcher, The Olive Branch, and The Honey Farm on the Hill available exclusively in ebook. When Layla arrives in the Welsh coastal village of Swn-y-Mor with new fiancé Rob in tow, she plans to carry out her dad's final wishes, then return to Cardiff quickly, before too many unwanted memories surface. But the longer Layla remains, the harder it is to resist the lure of the autumn skies and memories of family holidays gone by. With fishing trips and firesides to enjoy, is Rob really Layla's future, and is Swn-y-Mor going to remain in her past for ever? What readers are saying about Red Sky at Night: 'Fabulous as always! Jo makes you feel like you are right there with the characters. This book took us to beautiful West Wales and you can almost smell the sea air as you are reading' 'A lovely believable story. Hard to put down' 'Another heart-warming short story from Jo Thomas. You won't be disappointed'
Download or read book The Three Kingdoms written by Sean Rothka and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2024-06-04 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kal may seem like an ordinary teenager— he goes to school, loves (and gets annoyed by) his little brother, and works part time at the local burger joint—but Kal is anything but. After the death of their mother, Kal and his little brother Rocko find themselves with a successful but absent father. Kal tends to lose himself to history, recalling the stories his historian grandfather would tell and watching shows on the History Channel. Yet Kal’s life is about to be turned upside down with the appearance of a strange figure at work, ending in Kal finding himself in a hospital bed and the Floppy Burger blown to pieces. Kal, Rocko, and Kal’s friends Max and Emily are met by Renier, a friend of Kal’s father, and taken home after another mysterious attack on his life, and when Rocko begins to lose consciousness and recites words strange and unknown, all five find themselves in a completely new world, and the secrets their father held on to so tightly begin to unravel.
Download or read book The Last Dreamwalker written by Rita Woods and published by Forge Books. This book was released on 2022-09-20 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Hurston/Wright Legacy Award-winning author Rita Woods, The Last Dreamwalker tells the story of two women, separated by nearly two centuries yet inextricably linked by the Gullah-Geechee Islands off the coast of South Carolina—and their connection to a mysterious and extraordinary gift passed from generation to generation. In the wake of her mother's passing, Layla Hurley unexpectedly reconnects with her mother's sisters, women she hasn't been allowed to speak to, or of, in years. Her aunts reveal to Layla that a Gullah-Geechee island off the shore of South Carolina now belongs to her. As Layla digs deeper into her mother’s past and the mysterious island’s history, she discovers that the terrifying nightmares that have plagued her throughout her life and tainted her relationship with her mother and all of her family, is actually a power passed down through generations of her Gullah ancestors. She is a Dreamwalker, able to inhabit the dreams of others—and to manipulate them. As Layla uncovers increasingly dark secrets about her family's past, she finds herself thrust into the center of a potentially deadly, decades-old feud fought in the dark corridor of dreams. The Last Dreamwalker is a gripping, contemporary read about power and agency; family and legacy; and the ways trauma, secrets, and magic take shape across generations. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book Harlequin Presents November 2014 Box Set 1 of 2 written by Maisey Yates and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlequin Presents brings you four new titles for one great price! Escape with these four stories by USA TODAY bestselling authors. This Presents bundle includes To Defy a Sheikh by USA TODAY bestselling author Maisey Yates, Protecting the Desert Princess by USA TODAY bestselling author Carol Marinelli, The Valquez Seduction by USA TODAY bestselling author Melanie Milburne and The Russian's Acquisition by Dani Collins. Look for 8 new exciting stories every month from Harlequin Presents!
Download or read book Attack of the Killer Bunnies written by Megan Miller and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-02-21 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Glitch, an elite task force, is sent into the dark forest where they must risk their lives to stop a deceptively adorable army of killer bunnies with glowing red eyes and an uncontrollable appetite for destruction.
Download or read book The Lie written by B.C. Burgess and published by Bandit Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017-04-07 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earth Angel Series
Download or read book The Adventure of Tabby Girls written by Denise Farley and published by Tabby Girls LLC. This book was released on 2013-04-20 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready for a journey? Come join the Tabby Girls as they explore and discover new friends, new enemies, and reveal new secrets that only the Tabby Girls can unlock. In the exciting Adventures of Tabby Girls and the Magical Letar, meet Layla, Diamond and Kiana, three audacious kittens, as they travel and learn things about themselves they never knew existed! Will they be put to the test? Will new alliances form, or will old ones cease? Will they prevail, or will they fail? Only time will tell! Enjoy the ride as they take you on the escapade of a lifetime, in The Adventures of Tabby Girls and the Magical Letar!
Download or read book Song of a Dead Star written by Zamil Akhtar and published by Zamil Akhtar. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zamil Akhtar delivers an epic science fantasy adventure filled with mystery and romance. When Kav sleeps, a firefly whispers in his ear that his wife is not dead. But to find her he has to kill the three Magi that protect the land of Eden. The same Magi destroyed Kav's hometown four years ago to crush a rebellion, and he hasn't seen his wife since. As Kav plots to kill the Magi, a flying armada bent on conquest and destruction invades Eden. Only the Magi and their ability to turn sunshine into magical energy can stop them. Granted the same power by the firefly, Kav must either kill the Magi to reunite with his wife, or let go of his longing for the sake of Eden and its people.
