The Velvet Rage
The Velvet Rage

Author: Alan Downs

Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books

Published: 2012-06-05

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0738215856

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In this moving guide, a gay man shares his personal journey of letting go of shame and moving forward with self-compassion and healing. Even though an entire generation of men have openly and freely come out of the closet, gay men still struggle with self-acceptance. Sexually transmitted diseases, depression, and suicide occur more frequently for gay men than straight men. It doesn’t have to be this way. Through brave individual stories and compassionate analysis, The Velvet Rage explores how shame is insidious, and can be traced back to childhood feelings of “otherness”. Drawing on contemporary psychological research, Alan Downs offers a path to emotional well-being and an end to self-defeating behavior. Velvet Rage is an empowering book you'll wish you read long ago. It’s not too late to begin the healing process.

Bewitched & Betrayed
Bewitched & Betrayed

Author: Lisa Shearin

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-04-27

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 1101187050

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From the national bestselling author of The Trouble with Demons comes another fantasy adventure with a beloved, bold heroine. Raine Benares is a seeker. She finds lost things and missing people—usually alive. But now she’s been bonded with the Saghred, a soul-stealing stone of unlimited power, and must hunt down its escapees. Especially since one of them is also hunting her...

The Grendel Affair
The Grendel Affair

Author: Lisa Shearin

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-12-31

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1101618418

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We’re Supernatural Protection & Investigations, known as SPI. Things that go bump in the night, the monsters you thought didn’t exist? We battle them and keep you safe. But some supernatural baddies are just too big to contain, even for us… When I moved to New York to become a world famous journalist, I never imagined that snagging a job at a seedy tabloid would change my career path from trashy reporter to undercover agent. I’m Makenna Fraser, a Seer for SPI. I can see through any disguise, shield, or spell that a paranormal pest can come up with. I track down creatures and my partner, Ian Byrne, takes them out. Our cases are generally pretty routine, but a sickle-wielding serial killer has been prowling the city’s subway tunnels. And the murderer’s not human. The fiend in question, a descendant of Grendel—yes, that Grendel—shares his ancestor’s hatred of parties, revelry, and drunkards. And with New Year’s Eve in Times Square only two days away, we need to bag him quickly. Because if we don’t find him—and the organization behind him—by midnight, our secret’s out and everyone’s time is up. FIRST IN A NEW SERIES

Con & Conjure
Con & Conjure

Author: Lisa Shearin

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-03-29

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1101477539

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The fifth Raine Benares novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the SPI Files series. Raine Benares is a seeker who finds lost things and people. Ever since the Saghred, a soul-stealing stone that's given her unlimited power, has bonded to her, the goblin king and the elves have wanted to possess its magic themselves. Which means a goblin thief and her ex-fiancé—an elven assassin—are after her. To survive, she'll need the help of her notorious criminal family. They've run elaborate scams before, but none involving this much money, government officials this highly ranked, or a war this close to starting...

All Spell Breaks Loose
All Spell Breaks Loose

Author: Lisa Shearin

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2012-05-29

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 1101580828

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From national bestselling author Lisa Shearin comes a new chapter in "one of the best fantasy series currently on the market." (Night Owl Reviews) My name is Raine Benares—and it sucks to be me right now. I’m a seeker who found the Saghred, a soul-stealing stone that gave me unlimited powers I never wanted. Now I’ve lost the rock—and the magic it gave me—to a goblin dark mage whose main goals are my death and world domination. This is more than incentive enough for a little trip to the goblin capital of Regor with a small band of good friends, not-so-good friends, and one outright enemy. Don’t ask. All we need to do is destroy the Saghred, kill the mage, and put a renegade goblin prince on the throne. Did I mention I’ll be doing that with no magic?

The Dragon Conspiracy
The Dragon Conspiracy

Author: Lisa Shearin

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2015-01-27

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0425266923

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After solving The Grendel Affair, the agents have another SPI File to investigate... We’re Supernatural Protection & Investigations, known as SPI. We battle the real monsters of myth and legend, but this Halloween, we’re searching for diamonds… A gala opening at the Metropolitan Museum of Art has attracted the upper crust of Manhattan—and thieves. A trio of vile harpies attacks the crowd and steals the stars of the exhibition: a colorful cluster of seven cursed diamonds known as the Dragon Eggs. In the right mage’s hands, each stone can pack a magical wallop. Together they have the power to “cure” the supernaturals of the tristate area—but for many of those vampires and werewolves, that means turning into dust. I’m Makenna Fraser, a seer for SPI. With the help of my partner, Ian, and the other agents, I have twenty-four hours to prevent total global panic, find the diamonds, and save the supernatural community. No biggie...

Betray Her
Betray Her

Author: Caroline England

Publisher: Piatkus

Published: 2019-03-14

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 0349422788

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'A twist that I didn't see coming!' T. M. LOGAN 'Kept me gripped' B. A. PARIS 'Incredibly twisty . . . deliciously satisfying' CLAIRE ALLAN 'A taut, tantalising thriller' SHERYL BROWNE 'Truly terrific!' MARTINA COLE Readers say ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'A tension filled drama that will keep you glued to the page. Dark and twisty' 'Knows how to seduce the reader with unexpected reveals and twisted plots' 'Terrific psychological thriller with a great twist at the end' ................................. Best friends forever. That's the pact you made. You'd do anything for her. And you have. She's always had it all. If you could take it for yourself . . . would you? ................................. Lust, secrets and revenge are at the heart of this irresistibly twisted thriller. Perfect for fans of Lies Lies Lies by Adele Parks and She by H C Warner. What readers are saying about Betray Her: 'Wow! This kept me gripped right up until the last page!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'Utterly fantastic. Sooo gripping and addictive' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'Was blown away . . . what a book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'A very good twist that I was not expecting. Really had me hooked' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'Grabbed my attention and didn't let go till the shocking twist at the end' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'I absolutely thought that this was a fabulous read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'A real page turner' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'I was gripped from the very first page' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review