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
Duration:00:00:17
Hazard
Duration:00:01:17
Abrasion
Duration:00:19:17
Liaison
Duration:00:21:22
Fiber
Duration:00:12:51
Permeate
Duration:00:14:17
Tryst
Duration:00:10:37
Malefic
Duration:00:12:58
Undulate
Duration:00:13:24
Aberrant
Duration:00:18:42
The tragedy of child sexual exploitation in Afghanistan
Duration:00:02:51
Recidivism
Duration:00:12:37
Remedy
Duration:00:06:35
Anonymous
Duration:00:13:30
Spectacle
Duration:00:16:54
Aperture
Duration:00:06:20
Repercussion
Duration:00:16:28
Foreboding
Duration:00:14:11
Pinpricks
Duration:00:07:55
"They are no angels."
Duration:00:04:05
Rekindled
Duration:00:09:57
Parachutes
Duration:00:09:03
Respite
Duration:00:14:13
Admonish
Duration:00:09:22
Prospect
Duration:00:10:37
Petulance
Duration:00:11:16
Exuberance
Duration:00:10:45
Vicissitude
Duration:00:07:45
Ignominy
Duration:00:07:01
Abate
Duration:00:08:07
Contraction
Duration:00:03:21
"I have no future."
Duration:00:04:43
Unfurl
Duration:00:23:58
Dalliance
Duration:00:06:17
Corrode
Duration:00:08:11
Vacillate
Duration:00:10:09
Redemption
Duration:00:11:28
Volatile
Duration:00:05:15
Acrimonious
Duration:00:06:38
Forlorn
Duration:00:11:43
Ablaze
Duration:00:11:20
Perdition
Duration:00:30:11
Abyss
Duration:00:01:23
Vortex
Duration:00:12:49
Crusible
Duration:00:06:16
Glimmer
Duration:00:06:19
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:39