Layla, Colleen Hoover
Layla, Colleen Hoover
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Layla

Author: Colleen Hoover

Narrator: Brian Pallino

Unabridged: 8 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/08/2020


Synopsis

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.

About Colleen Hoover

Colleen Hoover is an American author who has been categorized to be in the New Adult and Young Adult contemporary romance genre. Her published novels and novellas have all become a New York Times Best Seller. Her first novel, Slammed, was published in 2012 by Atria Books (a division of Simon and Schuster), Hopeless in 2013 was her first self-published novel. It went on to become one of the bestselling books of 2013.

Her 2015 novel, Confess, won the Goodread's Choice Award for Best Romance. It was also made into a filmed series by Awestruck. Katie Leclerc and Ryan Cooper star in the series. Another novel, Ugly Love, has also been adapted to film. Hoover's newest book is Without Merit, which is described as a contemporary romance.

Colleen Hoover founded The Bookworm Box which allows its subscribers to receive books from authors all over the world. The funds collected generate money for several different charities. The Bookworm Box project has donated more than $850,000 to those in need.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on November 10, 2024

Okay! I feel like someone pulled out my brain cells with tweezers and filled my head with rocks! If you google the word “dumb,” you’ll see my photo with saliva dripping from my mouth, looking completely dumbfounded at the camera. That’s exactly how I feel after finishing Layla—or, rather, the book f......more

Goodreads review by Meredith (Trying to catch up!) on November 08, 2020

I love CoHo, but this one didn't do it for me. Leeds meets Layla and falls head over heels. After suffering a brain injury, Layla is not herself. Leeds meets Willow, a mysterious woman who can't remember her past. Leeds falls for Willow. He must make a choice between the woman he once loved or the w......more

Goodreads review by Gabby on November 21, 2020

4.5 stars All I could think after finishing this book is what the fuck did I just read? but like in a good way I think? This is unlike anything I’ve ever read before and it’s pretty bizarre and strange and I don’t think I’d necessarily recommend this to everyone... but I was very highly entertained b......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea on September 21, 2022

SSBC pick for December 2020! "For Beckham. When I die, you'll be the first person I haunt. You are so much fun to scare." Am I the only person who lives for finding out the dedication in each Colleen Hoover book? No? Just me? Ok, let me start again. "The supernatural is the natural not yet understood."......more

Goodreads review by jessica on October 23, 2020

UPDATE: holy crap you guys. i just got an email from the publishers letting me know i will be getting a new ARC with an epilogue! i dont want to say im the reason for it, but i definitely feel like my wishes manifested it into the world. and its so, so good. so y'all are welcome. lol. __________......more


Quotes

“The audiobook is narrated by the late Brian Pallino, who provided distinct voices and powerfully reflected the emotions of the characters.” Library Journal

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

“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