Stolen Moments of Joy
Hamour Baika
An ancestry that draws hateful glances. A heart that still dreams of happiness. When his protector becomes his tyrant, can he break free?
Baltimore, 2014. Abdul aches with shame. Used to bearing the brunt of people’s judgment, the Afghan immigrant can’t reconcile his love for his charming boyfriend with the bruises the man leaves on his face. So when a handsome activist’s flirtatious exchange offers solace, he goes against his beliefs and enters into a secret tryst.
Drowning in guilt over the brief affair, Abdul struggles to reset his personal compass even as a racially motivated shooting twists his adopted city into a minefield. But his firm conviction that the troubles he’s facing are fair payment for the sins of his past keeps drawing him back to his beau’s punishing fists.
Can Abdul conquer his demons and unlock his true inner strength?
Stolen Moments of Joy is a gripping contemporary LGBT novel. If you like heroes who fight to be brave, complex relationships, and thoughtful explorations of heavy topics, then you’ll adore Hamour Baika’s story of hope.
Buy Stolen Moments of Joy to find courage among chaos today!
Duration - 8h 5m.
Author - Hamour Baika.
Narrator - Finian Schwarz.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2022 Hamour Baika ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
An ancestry that draws hateful glances. A heart that still dreams of happiness. When his protector becomes his tyrant, can he break free? Baltimore, 2014. Abdul aches with shame. Used to bearing the brunt of people’s judgment, the Afghan immigrant can’t reconcile his love for his charming boyfriend with the bruises the man leaves on his face. So when a handsome activist’s flirtatious exchange offers solace, he goes against his beliefs and enters into a secret tryst. Drowning in guilt over the brief affair, Abdul struggles to reset his personal compass even as a racially motivated shooting twists his adopted city into a minefield. But his firm conviction that the troubles he’s facing are fair payment for the sins of his past keeps drawing him back to his beau’s punishing fists. Can Abdul conquer his demons and unlock his true inner strength? Stolen Moments of Joy is a gripping contemporary LGBT novel. If you like heroes who fight to be brave, complex relationships, and thoughtful explorations of heavy topics, then you’ll adore Hamour Baika’s story of hope. Buy Stolen Moments of Joy to find courage among chaos today! Duration - 8h 5m. Author - Hamour Baika. Narrator - Finian Schwarz. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2022 Hamour Baika ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duración:00:00:17
Hazard
Duración:00:01:17
Abrasion
Duración:00:19:17
Liaison
Duración:00:21:22
Fiber
Duración:00:12:51
Permeate
Duración:00:14:17
Tryst
Duración:00:10:37
Malefic
Duración:00:12:58
Undulate
Duración:00:13:24
Aberrant
Duración:00:18:42
The tragedy of child sexual exploitation in Afghanistan
Duración:00:02:51
Recidivism
Duración:00:12:37
Remedy
Duración:00:06:35
Anonymous
Duración:00:13:30
Spectacle
Duración:00:16:54
Aperture
Duración:00:06:20
Repercussion
Duración:00:16:28
Foreboding
Duración:00:14:11
Pinpricks
Duración:00:07:55
"They are no angels."
Duración:00:04:05
Rekindled
Duración:00:09:57
Parachutes
Duración:00:09:03
Respite
Duración:00:14:13
Admonish
Duración:00:09:22
Prospect
Duración:00:10:37
Petulance
Duración:00:11:16
Exuberance
Duración:00:10:45
Vicissitude
Duración:00:07:45
Ignominy
Duración:00:07:01
Abate
Duración:00:08:07
Contraction
Duración:00:03:21
"I have no future."
Duración:00:04:43
Unfurl
Duración:00:23:58
Dalliance
Duración:00:06:17
Corrode
Duración:00:08:11
Vacillate
Duración:00:10:09
Redemption
Duración:00:11:28
Volatile
Duración:00:05:15
Acrimonious
Duración:00:06:38
Forlorn
Duración:00:11:43
Ablaze
Duración:00:11:20
Perdition
Duración:00:30:11
Abyss
Duración:00:01:23
Vortex
Duración:00:12:49
Crusible
Duración:00:06:16
Glimmer
Duración:00:06:19
Ending Credits
Duración:00:00:39