Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Brisbane book launch of telesa the covenant keeper by. Last week lani wendt young was here in samoa to launch her new teeanage fantasyromantic fiction novel telesa. Brisbane book launch of telesa the covenant keeper by lani wendt young. And today, id like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have been so supportive and encouraging of the elaunching of my new book telesa.
Apr 22, 2012 with such widespread enthusiasm for this particular title, it would have been perverse not to choose it. Oceans kiss ebook by lani wendt young rakuten kobo. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Born and raised in samoa, she attended university in the usa and new zealand. To her surprise, she discovers that firstly, her mother is not dead, and secondly, that she is a telesa, which is part of local mythology. The covenant keeper paperback, new edition when leila moves to her new home, all she wants is a family, a place to belong.
Telesa the covenant keeper is a mustread for fans of ya paranormal romance. Covenant keeper 1st edition 9781433342, 97814337228. Telesa is the tale of leilas journey of self discovery and a coming of age story linked to the telesa folklore of powerful spirit guardians charged with protecting the earth and punishing those who destroy it. Previously published as an ebook and pbook by lani wendt young. See all details for telesa the covenant keeper the telesa series book 1 get free delivery with amazon prime prime members enjoy free delivery and exclusive access to movies, tv shows, music, kindle ebooks, twitch prime, and more. I spent november 10 trying to locate the nearest fallout shelter and figure out exactly how much of san francisco. The covenant keeper is the first book in lani wendt youngs telesa trilogy. The covenant keeper, book 1 in the telesa series by lani wendt young is nothing but trouble. The covenant keeper, hosted by victoria university and to thank you all for your overwhelming support the electronic book will be available for free download from.
Daniels ezra taylor interview brisbane telesa book. Leila returns to the land of her birth in search of family and instead discovers she is heir to a fiery elemental birthright. The covenant keeper by derek thomas ligonier ministries. Lani wendt young nestled in the heart of the pacific is samoa a lush tropical paradise. Know therefore that the lord your god, he is god, the faithful god, who keeps his covenant and his lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love him and keep his commandments. Then it shall come about, because you listen to these judgments and keep and do them. When water burns the telesa series book 3 the bone bearer the telesa series book 4 water is water. The covenant keeper by derek thomas two important words emerge in the story of noah that will echo throughout the pages of scripture. The first telesa novel, the covenant keeper, was published as an ebook on the amazon website in october, 2011.
I have been reading this as my first ever e book on my galaxy tab and i have to say its brilliant. Instead she finds her destiny and it threatens to tear her apart. Smashwords when water burns a book by lani wendt young. This is an excerpt from chapter 3 of telesa book 1 the covenant keeper by lani wendt young, published by onetree house, 2018.
Stay tuned brisbane book launch 2012 for your evite to brisbanes book launch of telesa, be sure to email us. Onetree house is republishing the rest of the telesa series in 2019. The covenant keeper by lani wendt young to celebrate the wellington launch of telesa. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Being of polynesian descent, i found this book totally engrossing. To keep oneself securely on the path of being a covenant keeper, the author suggests that individuals set aside distractions and things of the world that dont matter and replace that with things of eternal consequence. Described as the samoan version of twilight, telesa. If you enjoyed twilight, then you will be enthralled by telesa as it blends the richness of pacific mythology into a contemporary young adult love story that will stay with you long after you have turned the final page. Im excited to start reading havent been this excited in a long time. C, comes leila, a young woman in search of family, a place to belong. Her telesa series is a neverending source of embarassment for her teenagers because all their friends are reading it and loving the fiery romance. I have been reading this as my first ever ebook on my galaxy tab and i have to say its brilliant the story flows so well its hard to pick a spot to put the book down. My book telesa the covenant keeper is the first in a ya fantasyromancethriller series. Free when water burns the telesa series book 3 ebooks.
Im married to darren young who is probably the most patient and most hottest man alive and we have five children ranging in age from 4 to 16yrs. Free when water burns the telesa series book 3 ebooks online created date. It is a young adult paranormal romance set in modern samoa and inspired by ancient mythologies from the pacific region. Fuelled by hate and running from a fiery past, he looks to leila for answers and she must fight to contain the fury. There is the bewitching call of a telesa sisterhood and there is daniel. It starts out innocently enough with orphaned leila folger as a recent private all girls high school graduate leaving washington d. She wants to know how many ebooks have sold since release date. Dont miss the other works in the series, i am daniel tahi, when water burns, and the bone bearer.
I have been reading this as my first ever e book on my galaxy tab and i have to say its brilliant the story flows so well its hard to pick a spot to put the book down. In that effort, the author stresses that focusing on family history work is a rewarding partnership between man and god. Im married to darren young who is probably the most patient and most hottest man alive and we have five. The covenant keeper joined the other titles jostling in my virtual library. Summary leila folger, a teenager from washington d. The epic couple portraying the protagonists is just a bonus. When water burns by lani wendt young nook book ebook. Its a proverbial tale of leila folger in a fishoutofwater tale from washington d. When water burns by lani wendt young overdrive rakuten. Especially because of the original paranormal element people feeling a rare and unique connection to the earth itself one should definitely read it. At the close of book one, telesa the covenant keeper leila and daniel are finally able to love without fear of retribution. Covenant keeper derrick bells enduring education legacy 1st edition by gloria ladsonbillings and publisher peter lang inc.
Produced by jordan kwan, featuring models ezra taylor, faith wulf and flora rivers with photography from jordan and also tim rasmussen in samoa. Jan 23, 2019 this is an excerpt from chapter 3 of telesa book 1 the covenant keeper by lani wendt young, published by onetree house, 2018. As a malicious telesa plots her revenge, a mysterious stranger arrives on the island. This is the second book in the telesa trilogy and follows on from book one, telesa. When it comes to water and fire, daughter of earth and son of the ocean who will endure. Telesa the covenant keeper the telesa series book 1 kindle. Spirit women who are guardians of the earth and gifted with the elemental powers of air, water and fire. The covenant keeper is part of a trilogy of telesa. The covenant keeper, hosted by victoria university and to thank you all for your. Jan 03, 2012 the book was funded by the australian govt aid program and all book sale profits go back to tsunami survivors who were interviewed for the record. Every book is borne from the creative fire of the writer who dared to envision it but it represents the love, sweat and tears of many people. And so lani wendt youngs young adult fantasy novel telesa. Telesa the covenant keeper the telesa series book 1 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Sep 10, 2012 telesa the covenant keeper is a mustread for fans of ya paranormal romance.
Jun 08, 2018 as a malicious telesa plots her revenge, a mysterious stranger arrives on the island. Telesa the covenant keeper is the first book in a young adult fantasy romance series set in modern day samoa that draws on the legends of teine sa but with a huge amount of creative license and imagination. Are leila and daniel destined to be forever divided by the elements. This is a story of a girl who finds her true roots, a lot deeper than she actually intended to. Its got action, intrigue, elements of the supernatural and of course its got romance with a gorgeous male lead character, daniel. It seems that this is a battle she must wage alone, for daniels ocean birthright cannot be denied and he refuses to walk beside her. Or will she choose the boy who offers her his heart. The covenant keeper by lani wendt young is selfpublished and available from amazon as an ebook and trade paperback. Telesa the covenant keeper the telesa series book 1 kindle edition by young, lani wendt. I couldnt put it down and waited impatiently for the following books. Leila has known loss and abandonment in her lifetime but she shows the maturity and grace of an old soul.
The covenant keeper when leila moves to samoa, all she wants is a family, a place to belong. Posts about telesa the covenant keeper written by laniwendtyoung. The more she finds out about her heritage, the more sinister her new home turns out to be. All leila wanted was a home, a place to belong, but. A stranger from daniels past turns his world upside down, bringing with him vital secrets and memories thought lost. In covenant keepers, wendy watson nelson uses the scriptures, and examples of those who have taken the lord at his word and put his doctrine to the test, to offer us invigorating insights into the baptismal, sacramental, and temple covenants. Telesa the covenant keeper the telesa series book 1 ebook. The covenant keeper was a pretty good read to skim while commuting through public transit.
A book about the water cycle complete jethro burns mandolin book2cd set solar. If you enjoyed twilight, then you will be enthralled by telesa as it blends the richness of pacific mythology into a contemporary young adult love story that will stay with you long. Telesa the covenant keeper lani wendt young page 2. The covenant keeper brisbane book launch 2012 interviewer gagaumalo irene nautu interviewee ezra taylor face of daniel coming soon when water. Oct 18, 2015 provided to youtube by tunecore covenant keeper glowreeyah braimah the expression. Im tired of lugging around armfuls of books everywhere i go. Telesa the covenant keeper the telesa series book 1. Telesa the covenant keeper by lani wendt young, an island of secrets a girl on fire an epic battle of the elements can love truly conquer all a thrilling love story inspired by pacific mythology fea. Read oceans kiss by lani wendt young available from rakuten kobo.
C, travels to samoa after her fathers sudden death. Aug 18, 2011 described as the samoan version of twilight, telesa. Welcome to the official telesa fan page here on facebook. She is the 2018 acp pacific laureate selected by the african, caribbean, pacific group of states. Shes the author of ten books and has won multiple awards for her short fiction. When leila moves to her new home, all she wants is a family, a place to belong.
Tonight i pay tribute to those who helped spark the fire of my writing dreams, and. With such widespread enthusiasm for this particular title, it would have been perverse not to choose it. The impact of what she can do, and what her mother would like her to do, as a telesa is the focus of the book, along with her developing relationship with the two male leads. Lani wendt young creates a world that pulls one in.
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