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Layla Kindle Edition

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A Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover comes a novel that explores life after tragedy and the enduring spirit of love.

When Leeds meets Layla, he’s convinced he’ll spend the rest of his life with her—until an unexpected attack leaves Layla fighting for her life. After weeks in the hospital, Layla recovers physically, but the emotional and mental scarring has altered the woman Leeds fell in love with. In order to put their relationship back on track, Leeds whisks Layla away to the bed-and-breakfast where they first met. Once they arrive, Layla’s behavior takes a bizarre turn. And that’s just one of many inexplicable occurrences.

Feeling distant from Layla, Leeds soon finds solace in Willow—another guest of the B&B with whom he forms a connection through their shared concerns. As his curiosity for Willow grows, his decision to help her find answers puts him in direct conflict with Layla’s well-being. Leeds soon realizes he has to make a choice because he can’t help both of them. But if he makes the wrong choice, it could be detrimental for all of them.

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8 December 2020
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Colleen Hoover is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including the bestselling women’s fiction novel It Ends with Us and the bestselling psychological thriller Verity. She has won the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance three years in a row—for Confess (2015), It Ends with Us (2016), and Without Merit (2017). Confess was adapted into a seven-episode online series. In 2015, Hoover and her family founded the Bookworm Box, a bookstore and monthly subscription service that offers signed novels donated by authors. All profits go to various charities each month to help those in need. Hoover lives in Texas with her husband and their three boys. Visit www.colleenhoover.com.

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An Amazon Best Book of the Month: Romance

“Surprising and emotionally tense, this paranormal romance is sure to entertain.” ―Publishers Weekly

“[Hoover’s] first foray into paranormal romance does not disappoint. Peppered with elements of mystery, psychological thriller, and contemporary romance, the novel explores questions about how quickly true love can develop, as well as the conflicts that can imperil even the strongest connections…fast-paced and engaging…A unique story of transcendent love.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“The love between Leeds and Willow has a very appealing, slow build, while the many plot turns will keep readers guessing through to the shocking resolution.” ―Booklist

“Hoover blends thrills, fantasy, and romance into one captivating story.” ―Bookish

“Feel free to send Hoover your increased electric bill because you’re going to be keeping the lights on late to stay up and read this one.” ―E! Online

“[A] beautiful spine-chilling novel.” ―Her Campus

“[A] thrilling paranormal romance.” ―Buzzfeed

“You should read this book if you like: Romance with paranormal echoes, gentle thriller-type elements, mysteries, dubious B&B vacations, plot twists, big reveals, true love…” ―Goodreads

“Hoover brings her trademark poignancy and addictive prose to the novel, and the bulk of the plot is based in real tragedies and emotions enough that even the more fantastical elements feel real.” ―BookReporter --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B085ZZFKBV
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Montlake (8 December 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3349 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 305 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1542000173

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Colleen Hoover is the #1 New York Times and International bestselling author of multiple novels and novellas. She lives in Texas with her husband and their three boys. She is the founder of The Bookworm Box, a non-profit book subscription service and bookstore in Sulphur Springs, Texas.

For more information and for a schedule of events, please visit colleenhoover.com.

To contact Colleen and her team (Her team's name is Stephanie), please email hooverink@outlook.com

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Kellie J

Open Your Mind

Reviewed in Australia on 5 March 2021

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Not my usual type of book, being paranormal, but I really enjoyed this book! Such a great twist, one I didn’t see coming. This book really opened my mind up to the afterlife, and has probably left me with more questions than answers but I enjoyed Colleen’s imagination with this book.

I didn’t love Leeds, but I loved Layla! The characters come with more twists than a rollercoaster but that’s what we love about Colleens books!

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A little bit thriller, a lot of romance and something of a paranormal theme but it all works well.

Reviewed in Australia on 1 April 2021

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I'm yet to met a Collen Hoover book I haven't bonded with. If like me you're a bit of a CoHo fan you'll need to be aware her 2020 title <b> Layla</b> is a blend of tried and true and a departure from her normal fare. Tried and true because it's definitely a romance. With more than twenty novels and novellas to her name, most of which fall into the Romance genre, she has really perfected that art. Her 2018 novel Verity saw her try her hand (most successfully in my opinion) at the Psychological Thriller genre and she's used what she learnt there to great effect in Layla. Not only that but this time round she's dipped her toes into the Paranormal genre. Perhaps that all sounds a bit much but honestly the results were terrific. I couldn't turn the pages quick enough.

This romance was between Leeds and Layla. They met when he played in the band at her sisters wedding and from night one they were off the scales compatible. Their relationship progressed rapidly each believing they were soul mates. Following a tragic event which saw Layla fighting for life, her physical and mental well being were drastically impacted. Suffering anxiety attacks and amnesia Layla was no longer the girl he'd fallen in love with.

As Colleen Hoovers story unfolded I was putty in her hands. One moment I was falling for Leeds thinking he's adorable in the way he loves Layla and cares for her, so protective. Then in the very next chapter I'd be questioning his morals, thinking he's a cheater, or worse - abusive and completely using Layla. But then he'd be sweet and I'd be convinced he couldn't be a bad guy. Combining the twists, which were cause for some anxious moments, with the Romance to offset these was clever. Throwing in the Paranormal element took it to a whole other level which to my very great surprise worked well.

You'll know from my words whether this is one you might like to try or whether you should steer clear of it. Ghost stories and the paranormal are not my usual fare but in Collen Hoovers hands I was quite easily converted and thoroughly enjoyed the story.

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Ashleigh Christou

Original, mind blowing, crazy!

Reviewed in Australia on 28 December 2020

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That was completely unexpected! It took me a little bit to get into it as it was so different from Colleen’s other book but once I did, I devoured it! I like stories with a twist and this has so many, I don’t know which way is up! Original, mind blowing, crazy! Loved it!

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Mind officially blown!

Reviewed in Australia on 1 August 2021

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OMG, what just happened?

I’m dazed and confused…

I’m not sure I know what just happened…

With that said, I liked it. Actually, I liked it a lot.

Anything Colleen Hoover writes I will read even when it’s not my usual genre.

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stephanie

Ummmmm, What just happened

Reviewed in Australia on 13 January 2021

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Wow ok, That book was just. Well no words. The entire time I was reading this book, I was thinking, What on earth am I reading.
And I LOVED every minute of it.
The way this book was written was just amazing Colleen you have done it again.

Reviewed in Australia on 17 January 2021

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This was a different read for me, I absolutely love Colleen Hoover but I found myself struggling at times with this one. I got there in the end and found the end satisfying but definitely not my favourite read and I say that with a heavy heart as I’m a absolute fan of her books.

Reviewed in Australia on 29 June 2021

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Brilliant as always!! What more can I say. Colleen never disappoints.

Reviewed in Australia on 16 January 2022

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i honestly had no idea what was going through this whole book, i was so suspicious of everything and everyone i was really kept on my toes and I LOVED IT! just wow this whole thing WOW

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Victoria

An amazing book!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 December 2020

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Wow, I don’t even know where to start.. I read this in two days, burnt my pizza because I was so focused on reading this! This is something I don’t normally read but it’s written by Colleen so I had to read it! It is such an amazing book with so many twists, I didn’t think paranormal romantic novel would get me so focused on finishing a book to find out what happened at the end. The ending made me so happy! It was written so beautifully and now I can’t wait for her next book! Thank you for writing this!

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Sarah - Kindle and Koffee

Intriguing twist

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 December 2020

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Paranormal romance is not really my thing but if I were to read it this would be the type of story I would read. Afterlife and the in between. I really enjoyed this story but I think what broke it up for me was the time line going backwards in time then back to Present day.

Layla and Leeds were good together and their love transcending time was beautiful. The moment you find your soulmate you know. Life and death cannot separate true love.

I also feel that more time was needed to spent on Leeds life prior to Layla for the reader to feel the true affect of the story. I think with this element factored in the story would’ve had more impact.

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TheBookishGurl

Awful nonsense

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 January 2021

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I usually love Colleen Hoover's books. They are some of my favourite romances. This book i just couldn't love. It made me feel icky and I wish i hadn't read the whole thing.

Leeds our main character is a self absorbed jerk who doesn't deserve Layla anyway. They meet at Layla's sisters wedding and he plays in the wedding band. He notices her straight away and their romance starts from there.

Layla seemed like a free spirit and too good for him. She didn't care what people thought of her and enjoyed life. She genuinely loved Leeds and would do anything for him.

A dramatic event happens which changes the story for the rest of the book. I hated it from this moment. Leeds becomes so manipulative and abusive to who he thinks is Layla and starts using her to get to Willow the ghost in the house.

The ending was redeeming as in it makes it less bad.

I just really hated this book and I hope she doesn't do anything like this again.

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Brilliant

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 December 2020

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I felt ever so brave reading this past few nights before bed, I don't do "paranormal" well I do now! !
So even if you don't think this book is for you, it is, everyone needs to read this it really will draw you in.
Fantastic story line, took me through the emotions (oh I was so angry with Leeds) kept me on edge right to the end, even though I actually felt scared to read the end at one point because I knew my heart was going to pound.

Thank you Colleen

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Viv

That Was a Journey

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 December 2020

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I have read and loved all of Colleens books. They always have a twist and this book was no exception. To say I didn’t see that coming would be a total understatement.

I don’t give spoilers. Read the book that’s why it was written

1 click now you may freak out but you will not be disappointed

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