[NEW POST] Love Thyself by Layla Stevens
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Synopsis
Have you
ever felt like you were different, like you didn't belong?
Kellie
Kingston knows that feeling all too well. She’s not who she pretends to be,
instead from the inside out, Kellie is actually Kaleb.
For years, Kaleb has wanted to break
free from the reins of Kellie’s lifestyle. He knows he was born in a female’s body,
but with a soul of a man.
What happens when skeletons are forced
to be kept in dirty closets? No one should judge a person by the gender of
their body, but the passions found within their heart.
Will the people of Kaleb’s community
ever be able to accept him for who he really is?
Will Kaleb ever be free to truly love
himself or will southern socialite secrets keep him hidden forever?
Excerpt
“No,
mama, I don’t. I did NOT do this for attention. I couldn't care less if you
ever pay attention to me. I want to be free, mama! Can’t you see this? I have
known for years that I was born into the wrong body. Why can’t you accept it?
All these years I have lived for you and for once in my life, I want to live
for me. I want to be Kaleb Kingston.”
“Your
name is Kellie, not Kaleb. And for the thousandth time, I will not have this
conversation with you ever again.”
“Mama, I
am telling you this is going to happen. You can be with me and support me or
you don’t have to. That is your choice, but one day I will be the man that I
know I am. I’m not fighting this anymore, I am done. Why can’t you see that?
Don’t you want me to be happy?”
Reviews
When I picked up this story to read, I
wasn't sure what it was about. When I found out it was transgender story, I was
a little worried whether I would like it or not. This story is an amazing story
of a journey of discovering ones self. Kellie never felt right in her body.
She's not Kellie but Kaleb. Kaleb's journey to becoming who he was suppose to
be is not easy. He has people who are accepting of him and other who are not.
There are a few twists that I didn't expect. This is definitely is must read!! A copy was received for a review. –Goodreads Reviewer
This is an amazing journey of self
discovery for Kaleb. The twists and turns kept my fingers turning the page to
find out what was going to happen next. WELL DONE!! Extremely incredible story
and I can't wait for more. –Goodreads Reviewer
Love Thyself was packed with drama. But
at the center of the story, and the most important part, there was Kellie.
Kellie is a teenager struggling with gender identity. But when Kellie decides
to transgender into Kaleb support and secrets come from the most unlikely
places. Ultimately, Love Thyself is a story of acceptance, and a reminder that
everyone wants to be loved and accepted for who they really are. –Goodreads Reviewer
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Author Bio
I was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma but moved to Pensacola,
Florida in 1996. I have a huge family who I shocked them when I told them I was
writing my first book. I have had a love a reading since I was young. Reading
has always been my escape. I can read and be a princess or a warrior. Reading
for me was always something magical. And I hope to pass that on to you all. I
am blessed to be the mom of a little girl named Sage who is the light of my
life. {I call her Olga, and she hates it} I did not give birth to her but I
choose her. I am blessed with great friends who have always had my back. I have
a lot to learn in this world of writing but, so far I am enjoying the ride. I
have a fantastic Four that are my true loves. No names will be mentioned as
they know who they are. I Love you all very much. {I didn't included alters in
that comment}. I'm very opinionated and have no filter. I speak my mind without
thinking of the consequences. Does this get me in Trouble? Yes it does every
single day. But I will not change. I march to my own beat. My mom says that I
can be a one man band. I am always willing to help out anyone who is in
need all you have to do is ask. I never knew that writing a book would show me
so much about myself. I have learned so much in a short amount of time. And I can't
wait to learn more.
Author
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