The Leavers

Spoiled and Pampered by my Cold CEO Husband
Spoiled and Pampered by my Cold CEO Husband
Avery couldn’t accept the sudden changes in him. “Why are you being nice and sweet all of a sudden?” Anderson inched closer and she could feel his breath on her face. “Because you are my wife. Only my wife deserves my sweetness.” At twenty four, Anderson Crown was the acting CEO of his father’s trillion dollar multinational company. He was hot and a die for yet, he was so cold. When it was time for him to assume the position of CEO wholly, he wouldn’t accept it without Avery Smith by his side as a wife. Therefore, an arranged marriage was the best option, but why? Avery Smith was the shy intern in the accounts department. When she reluctantly succumbed to her parents' demand to marry Anderson to save their business, she grew hatred towards him because her heart was already taken. She vowed to her boyfriend that she would frustrate Anderson’s life to make him divorce her but was surprised when she realized after the marriage, that Anderson wasn’t who she thought he was. So what happens when she begins to fall head over heels in love with Anderson, and her ex boyfriend appears to claim her as promised? Will she keep to her vow or will she stay true to what her heart feels? This book is a read alone, though a sequel to *The CEO silenced me with a kiss*
9.9
142 Bab
Mr. CEO's Amazing Contract Wife
Mr. CEO's Amazing Contract Wife
Sylvester Norman, the cold unfeeling heir of Norman Holdings proposes a contract marriage to save a business partner, due to family pressures for him to get married before receiving his inheritance. Monica falls prey in the bid to save her brother's business.However, when Monica returns after separating from Sylvester for five years, she meets a totally different person. Sneak peak: Sylvester ambled close to her. His face was a few inches from hers. Monica's heart panged in her chest. His lips were close to hers, she felt she was finally going to have the kiss she craved. She closed her eyes at the feel of his hot breath on her neck. Whichever way, when Sly spoke, she felt her breath cease. "Then sign the divorce papers."
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Mr. CEO's Mistress
Mr. CEO's Mistress
'She was the one, He needed at night.'“ What we have between us, is just business. Your body in exchange of my money. ” He sneered while hovering above me, our lips only inches apart but I knew he wouldn't let me touch him. Slowly, I nodded my head in a painful yet hateful trance, “ Right. My body. Your money. ” ______Damien Knight Castillo,The Cold-Hearted, Powerful, Ruthless, Mysterious and Dangerously Handsome CEO of Castillo Corporation started craving only one thing in his life and that was Alice Anderson's body after she sold herself to him for only one night in a secret Auction. The problem was that, he was already married to his beloved wife, Madison Knight Castillo. But an option of a mistress is always open, right?
9.8
105 Bab
Sold To The Untouchable Alpha
Sold To The Untouchable Alpha
"You gonna spank me, uncle?" That was it. Surging forward I grabbed her and pulled her close to me. I could easily feel her heart beating steadily against my chest. Clearly she was taking all of this as a joke and I would need to prove to her I meant what I said. "You know," I husked leaning close to her ear. "Spanking you doesn't sound half bad." Letting an amused laugh escape me, I did just that. I smacked her amazing ass and squeezed enjoying the feel of it in my hand. Damn, she was going to make controlling myself hard. Arissa Armondi was born to be the alpha heir of her pack. However, once she discovers she doesn't have a wolf, she becomes nothing more than an omega and her life of promise comes crashing down right before her eyes. Thrown into a life of kill or be killed, she becomes nothing more than a killing machine with a strong desire for blood and a wall of steel against the outside world. Ivan Fredrickson is the war hero alpha with a strong sense of right and wrong. He lives his life by the rules and has no time for love or mates. Therefore, he decides to find an omega to help bear him an heir to one day lead his pack. This desire causes Ivan and Arissa's paths to cross and so begins their love/hate relationship. What will happen when Ivan begins to realize that he and Arissa are mates? Will they be able to move past their demons and grow closer? Read Sold To The Untouchable Alpha to find out!
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157 Bab
Tattooed Luna
Tattooed Luna
*There are three books in one! Since they need to be read in order, they are one right after another! * With a genius IQ and her own tattoo shop, Kristen is about to become 18. After years of being abused by her stepmother, Kristen has decided to leave her pack with the money her tattoo shop has made. Regardless of who her mate is, Kristen will be on her own adventure. Unfortunately, more than one male has a problem with her independence. Kristen's fiery personality has placed her into a situation that is forcing her to face everything she has escaped. How much can one person endure before they give up?
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615 Bab
Timber Alpha
Timber Alpha
(Completed) Octavia Lennox has always looked forward to the adventure and freedom that her 18th birthday would bring. Finding a mate was never a priority, nor was discovering parts of herself that she refused to acknowledge. Being an Alpha's daughter, and then sister however, didn't come without responsibilities, and when she meets the Timber Alpha she has some choices to make. **This 4 book series is COMPLETE -- Reading order: 1-Timber Alpha Ch 1-86, 2-Mated to Brianna, 3-Mylo (Timber Alpha Ch 89-172), 4-Alpha Heirs
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Is 'The Leavers' Based On A True Story Or Real Events?

3 Jawaban2025-06-29 05:50:36

I recently read 'The Leavers' and dug into its background. While the novel isn't a direct retelling of true events, it's heavily inspired by real immigration struggles. Lisa Ko based the story on actual cases of undocumented parents being separated from their children, particularly drawing from a 2009 New York Times article about a Chinese immigrant deported without his son. The emotional core of the book—the trauma of displacement and cultural identity crisis—mirrors countless real-life experiences. Ko's research involved interviewing adoptees and immigrant families, which gives the fictional narrative an authentic weight. The details about visa overstays, detention centers, and adoption bureaucracy all reflect documented realities of the U.S. immigration system.

Where Can I Buy Or Download 'The Leavers' Online?

3 Jawaban2025-06-29 18:55:23

I found 'The Leavers' available on major platforms like Amazon Kindle and Apple Books for digital download. The paperback version pops up on Book Depository with free worldwide shipping, which is great for international readers. Local bookstores often carry it too if you prefer physical copies – just check their online catalogs. Libraries might have digital loans through apps like Libby. The audiobook version is narrated beautifully on Audible, perfect for commuting. Prices vary, but ebook deals pop up frequently if you track it on ereaderiq.

How Does 'The Leavers' Explore Immigration And Identity?

3 Jawaban2025-06-29 11:26:40

The Leavers' hits hard with its raw portrayal of immigration struggles. It follows Deming Guo, a kid caught between cultures when his undocumented mom disappears. His forced adoption by white Americans strips him of his Chinese name, becoming Daniel Wilkinson. The book nails that hollow feeling of not belonging anywhere - too American for China, too Chinese for America. It shows how immigration systems chew people up, separating families over paperwork. Deming's mom Polly endures brutal factory work, showing the sacrifices immigrants make. The novel's genius is how it makes you feel identity's fragility - one decision can erase who you are, rebrand you completely. That scene where Deming struggles to remember Mandarin? Heartbreaking.

What Awards Has 'The Leavers' Won For Its Storytelling?

3 Jawaban2025-06-29 23:30:31

I've followed 'The Leavers' since its release, and its award list is impressive. It snagged the PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction, which is huge for debut authors. Lisa Ko's storytelling about immigration and identity also earned her a spot as a National Book Award finalist. The novel made waves in literary circles, winning the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature. What makes these wins special is how they highlight the book's emotional depth—judges praised its raw portrayal of family separation and cultural displacement. If you want more powerful immigrant stories, 'Exit West' by Mohsin Hamid delivers similar themes with magical realism woven in.

Does 'The Leavers' Have A Sequel Or Related Works?

3 Jawaban2025-06-29 09:28:02

I've been obsessed with 'The Leavers' since its release and have dug deep into Lisa Ko's works. As of now, there isn't a direct sequel to this powerful novel about immigration and identity. However, Ko's short stories often explore similar themes of displacement and cultural friction. Her collection 'Memory Pieces' touches on fragmented identities, though it's not a continuation. If you loved the raw emotional depth of 'The Leavers', try 'On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous' by Ocean Vuong—it hits that same nerve of belonging and family trauma. Ko mentioned in an interview she's working on new material, but nothing confirmed as a sequel yet.

Who Is The Protagonist In 'The Leavers' And Their Struggles?

3 Jawaban2025-06-29 03:02:38

The protagonist in 'The Leavers' is Deming Guo, a sensitive kid caught between worlds. His struggle starts when his Chinese immigrant mother Polly vanishes one day, leaving him abandoned in America. Adopted by white suburban parents who rename him Daniel Wilkinson, he grows up feeling like an outsider in both cultures. The kid's got serious identity issues - too Chinese for his American peers, too American for his Chinese relatives. His musical talent becomes both an escape and a source of pressure. When he tracks down his birth mother years later, their reunion forces him to confront painful truths about immigration, family sacrifices, and what it really means to belong somewhere.

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