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Yak
Leni, a small-town, blue-collar lesbian, despairs of ever finding true love—or even just a Friday night date.
Pickings are slim, but romantic woes aside, she’s happy living in the place she was born and raised.
Then Leni gets a new job as a nightshift cook at The Jester’s Court, a bustling roadside truck stop, where she encounters an enigmatic colleague nicknamed Yak. Finding herself fascinated with the woman, Leni disregards all advice to the contrary and attempts to befriend her fellow chef. Yak proves to be a hard nut to crack, but what’s harder still is deciphering why everyone lives in fear of her.
When events spiral out of control and Leni learns the dangerous truth, she must decide if winning Yak’s heart is worth the price she might have to pay.
Pickings are slim, but romantic woes aside, she’s happy living in the place she was born and raised.
Then Leni gets a new job as a nightshift cook at The Jester’s Court, a bustling roadside truck stop, where she encounters an enigmatic colleague nicknamed Yak. Finding herself fascinated with the woman, Leni disregards all advice to the contrary and attempts to befriend her fellow chef. Yak proves to be a hard nut to crack, but what’s harder still is deciphering why everyone lives in fear of her.
When events spiral out of control and Leni learns the dangerous truth, she must decide if winning Yak’s heart is worth the price she might have to pay.
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First published August 1, 2013
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Lois Cloarec Hart
22 books88 followersFrom the publisher's website: Born and raised in British Columbia, Canada, Lois Cloarec Hart grew up as an avid reader but didn’t begin writing until much later in life. Several years after joining the Canadian Armed Forces, she received a degree in Honours History from Royal Military College and on graduation switched occupations from air traffic control to military intelligence. Having married a CAF fighter pilot while in college, Lois went on to spend another five years as an Intelligence Officer before leaving the military to care for her husband, who was ill with chronic progressive Multiple Sclerosis and passed away in 2001. She began writing while caring for her husband in his final years and had her first book, Coming Home, published in 2001. It was through that initial publishing process that Lois met the woman she would marry in April 2007. She now commutes annually between her northern home in Calgary and her wife’s southern home in Atlanta.
Lois is the author of four novels, Coming Home, Broken Faith, Kicker’s Journey, Walking the Labyrinth, and a collection of short stories, Assorted Flavours. Her novel Kicker’s Journey won the 2010 Independent Publisher Book Award bronze medal, 2010 Golden Crown Literary Awards, 2010 Rainbow Romance Writer’s Award for Excellence, and 2009 Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Award for historical fiction. Broken Faith (revised second edition) will be published in print and e-formats in winter 2013 and Coming Home (revised third edition) in spring 2014.
Lois is the author of four novels, Coming Home, Broken Faith, Kicker’s Journey, Walking the Labyrinth, and a collection of short stories, Assorted Flavours. Her novel Kicker’s Journey won the 2010 Independent Publisher Book Award bronze medal, 2010 Golden Crown Literary Awards, 2010 Rainbow Romance Writer’s Award for Excellence, and 2009 Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Award for historical fiction. Broken Faith (revised second edition) will be published in print and e-formats in winter 2013 and Coming Home (revised third edition) in spring 2014.
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November 18, 2024
Цікаво, щось на паранормальному. В кінці хлопця не шкода.
November 3, 2016
This is my first stand alone story by this author that I've read (as in sold separately not as in all others are part of series, no all others are stand alone's in that sense as well), though still a short story - just not stuffed inside a collection.
A woman, Leni, of roughly 23 goes to work at a dinner on the night shift. She's not the most intelligent woman on earth, but that’s okay, not everyone was born to be a genius. She also apparently looks like a stick (going by her own thoughts).
While at the dinner, she lunches with her coworkers – all but one who she wasn’t introduced to earlier when she was lead around. Another cook. Sitting by herself reading a big fat book. Apparently everyone there is afraid of her, though no one seems willing to let Leni in on the secret about Yak – about why everyone is afraid of her.
Quite a neat story. Solid. For those coming along behind me, those who haven’t read the story – there’s this epilogue section. I’d strongly encourage readers to immediately stop when the words ‘Aislin’s begun to take yoga classes recently.’ That’s early enough so that your eyes can afford to slip a sentence or two, but no more. And seriously, try to stop there. There isn’t really much beyond that, maybe a paragraph. But do not read that last paragraph. I did. Cost the story 0.25 stars – which, in this case, actually matter because it caused the story to move from resting on 4 stars (and on the 3.75 shelf) to rest on 3 stars (and the 3.50 shelf).
Why? Well, I liked the people in the story – mostly Leni and Yak (Aislin). Last paragraph is mostly conjecture, but it wasn’t what I wanted to think about. So . . . don’t read that paragraph.
So, something as simple as one paragraph, one word, can cost 0.25 stars.
Rating: 3.50
November 3 2016
A woman, Leni, of roughly 23 goes to work at a dinner on the night shift. She's not the most intelligent woman on earth, but that’s okay, not everyone was born to be a genius. She also apparently looks like a stick (going by her own thoughts).
While at the dinner, she lunches with her coworkers – all but one who she wasn’t introduced to earlier when she was lead around. Another cook. Sitting by herself reading a big fat book. Apparently everyone there is afraid of her, though no one seems willing to let Leni in on the secret about Yak – about why everyone is afraid of her.
Quite a neat story. Solid. For those coming along behind me, those who haven’t read the story – there’s this epilogue section. I’d strongly encourage readers to immediately stop when the words ‘Aislin’s begun to take yoga classes recently.’ That’s early enough so that your eyes can afford to slip a sentence or two, but no more. And seriously, try to stop there. There isn’t really much beyond that, maybe a paragraph. But do not read that last paragraph. I did. Cost the story 0.25 stars – which, in this case, actually matter because it caused the story to move from resting on 4 stars (and on the 3.75 shelf) to rest on 3 stars (and the 3.50 shelf).
Why? Well, I liked the people in the story – mostly Leni and Yak (Aislin). Last paragraph is mostly conjecture, but it wasn’t what I wanted to think about. So . . . don’t read that paragraph.
So, something as simple as one paragraph, one word, can cost 0.25 stars.
Rating: 3.50
November 3 2016
October 21, 2017
3.5
It's short and well developed, but ultimately feels like there should be more and so it was a little deflating when I finished because it could have been another 10,000 words, easily, and the story would have been so much more.
It's short and well developed, but ultimately feels like there should be more and so it was a little deflating when I finished because it could have been another 10,000 words, easily, and the story would have been so much more.
May 8, 2022
3 stars
This was very decent, just too short. I'd like it better if it was more developed. But it was still good
This was very decent, just too short. I'd like it better if it was more developed. But it was still good
September 10, 2014
A very good story - rather short, but packed with development all the same.
Leni is a small-town lesbian and, although pickings and aspirations are slim there, she's content with her lot. A new job at the local diner brings new opportunities, and also into contact with Aislin "Yak" Furgus. Aislin is quiet, from out of town, and greatly feared - all reasons to stay away, right? But Leni takes a punt and a romance results.
So here's the thing - I am all for romance. Love it.
It's a worthwhile book. I've given it four stars because the reactions of some of its readers don't really reflect the worth of the writing. But I must admit, those reactions have given me pause this evening.
Leni is a small-town lesbian and, although pickings and aspirations are slim there, she's content with her lot. A new job at the local diner brings new opportunities, and also into contact with Aislin "Yak" Furgus. Aislin is quiet, from out of town, and greatly feared - all reasons to stay away, right? But Leni takes a punt and a romance results.
So here's the thing - I am all for romance. Love it.
It's a worthwhile book. I've given it four stars because the reactions of some of its readers don't really reflect the worth of the writing. But I must admit, those reactions have given me pause this evening.
December 13, 2013
The story grew on me as I read and I ended up enjoying it quite a bit. I laughed out loud at the end.
September 26, 2020
I enjoyed this paranormal tale. But it was too short and I wanted more. The epilogue is fun and made me smile. Still, I would have liked it have read about more "events" and have them if not explained, made more of.
August 31, 2013
Yak is absolutely wonderful and strong in all the areas that make a title worth reading: characters, plot, pacing, atmosphere and (very good) writing. Its only problem? It's so good you aren't satisfied with just 69 pages. Leni is tough yet endearing and Yak quiet and mysterious and the way the two slowly began to interact is nice. So many great touches and a surprising sense of suspense keep you going to the all-too-short end. I hope very much to see more fiction from Lois Cloarec Hart!!She's just terrific! :)
July 17, 2016
A very good story worth reading.
March 7, 2015
I'll start by saying that I've read Lois Cloarec Hart before and enjoyed her books (Coming Home and Broken Faith are great stories).This story though was not great. The writing was, but not the story.I don't recommend this one, but do recommend readers check out Cloarec Hart's other work.
October 29, 2024
It would have been so much better if it hadn’t been for the last sentence.
The story and writing style really grew on me. I wasn’t sure I’d be able to read it at first because I found the main character a bit distasteful in the beginning, but wt some point I really started to enjoy her. I think the story was much too short though, the tension never fully set and so many characters and dynamics went unexplored. The pace was also much too quick and would have benefitted from longer text (something I rarely think is the case).
The story and writing style really grew on me. I wasn’t sure I’d be able to read it at first because I found the main character a bit distasteful in the beginning, but wt some point I really started to enjoy her. I think the story was much too short though, the tension never fully set and so many characters and dynamics went unexplored. The pace was also much too quick and would have benefitted from longer text (something I rarely think is the case).
October 26, 2021
I am quite surprised to see that this book is published by Ylva Publishing. Compared to other books I’ve read from this publishing house it seems unpolished and incomplete. It is an interesting story and concept but it suffers from the author telling and not showing us what is going on in the story. If this was edited and rereleased I would reread it.
March 27, 2018
I loved this Book
A short story of around 69 pages, which packed a punch. Not really my genre but the story was superb and spell-binding. Total page turner I had to find out what was going to happen next, the end was brilliant. Excellent writing and am extremely impressed with the writer Lois Cloarec Hart. Will definitely read more of her books. Very enjoyable quick read. I totally recommend this book.
A short story of around 69 pages, which packed a punch. Not really my genre but the story was superb and spell-binding. Total page turner I had to find out what was going to happen next, the end was brilliant. Excellent writing and am extremely impressed with the writer Lois Cloarec Hart. Will definitely read more of her books. Very enjoyable quick read. I totally recommend this book.
February 24, 2019
Excellent Short Story
Seriously give it a go it's a great wee read &
well worth the money, I just wish it was longer i really think the author could take this Book to a new level of she tried
Seriously give it a go it's a great wee read &
well worth the money, I just wish it was longer i really think the author could take this Book to a new level of she tried
April 17, 2024
This one really surprised me. I was not feeling it at all--the characters, the writing style, the setting-- for almost half the story. Slowly, something changed and I became riveted up through the final lines. Very good short!
March 16, 2018
Way too short for my liking I would have wanted to read more about these characters. The story was great nonetheless. Loved it.
January 13, 2021
Funny short fantasy/lesfic story. It starts off slow, but the twist at the end is pretty good.
September 22, 2024
It's a quick and very short read, quite interesting in my opinion (my brain is asking for more of this story)
Triste la vida
Triste la vida
October 1, 2013
A Novella
When you live in a small town and you are a lesbian, true love is hard to find. Leni, a blue collar lesbian, is in despair. Even a date appears to be too much to ask for. Love interests or lack of them aside, Leni likes living in the town she was born in and being with her family.
Leni’s life is about to change when she gets a new job as a nightshift chef at the Jester’s Court, a busy roadside truck stop. Leni meets a reclusive woman nicknamed Yak. Leni is in awe of Yak. But despite her best efforts, she can’t find out why Yak is a loner and why everyone is avoiding her like she has the plague. When events take a turn for the worse and Leni learns the truth about Yak, she has to decide whether falling even more in love with Yak will be worth paying the price.
A wonderfully well written story that left me wanting more. I loved the characters of Leni and Yak. They are so vastly different from each other and not only from the class divide aspect, Leni is outgoing, Yak is a loner and has an air of mystery surrounding her. I loved the interaction between the two of them.
For a short book, there is a lot crammed into it. The touch of mystery and suspense throughout kept me turning the pages until all too soon I’d reached the end.
I’ll be watching out for more from Lois Cloarec Hart in the future.
When you live in a small town and you are a lesbian, true love is hard to find. Leni, a blue collar lesbian, is in despair. Even a date appears to be too much to ask for. Love interests or lack of them aside, Leni likes living in the town she was born in and being with her family.
Leni’s life is about to change when she gets a new job as a nightshift chef at the Jester’s Court, a busy roadside truck stop. Leni meets a reclusive woman nicknamed Yak. Leni is in awe of Yak. But despite her best efforts, she can’t find out why Yak is a loner and why everyone is avoiding her like she has the plague. When events take a turn for the worse and Leni learns the truth about Yak, she has to decide whether falling even more in love with Yak will be worth paying the price.
A wonderfully well written story that left me wanting more. I loved the characters of Leni and Yak. They are so vastly different from each other and not only from the class divide aspect, Leni is outgoing, Yak is a loner and has an air of mystery surrounding her. I loved the interaction between the two of them.
For a short book, there is a lot crammed into it. The touch of mystery and suspense throughout kept me turning the pages until all too soon I’d reached the end.
I’ll be watching out for more from Lois Cloarec Hart in the future.
January 7, 2015
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Great character development, enjoyable dialogue and enough of a mystery to keep my turning pages until suddenly I was finished.
The only problem was when it ended I was left staring at it thinking, ¨But...more? I want to know more!¨
I´m not normally big on supernatural books, but this is up there as one of my absolute favourite short reads.
The only problem was when it ended I was left staring at it thinking, ¨But...more? I want to know more!¨
I´m not normally big on supernatural books, but this is up there as one of my absolute favourite short reads.
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