poets are not useful

Gwyndyn Alexander is a feminist poet from New Orleans. This book spans twenty years, detailing her abusive childhood, her recovery, her love for New Orleans, and the triumph of a broken soul healing and finding her voice.

This book is also for all of those who survived and transcended abuse, and all of those who fight tirelessly to end abuse and protect the rights of children. In honor of those fighters, ten percent of the proceeds of the book will go to Protect.

Reviews:
I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of this book, and found myself floored for a long while after I finished it. The combination of gritty (sometimes horrific) life experiences paired with archetypes (I highly recommend "Poet As Briar Rose" and "Poet In Atlantis" as prime examples, along with "Poet As Ariadne" and, well all the rest). This is not to be approached with a haughty opinion of poetry, as this collection will take the wind right out of you.

From the lamentations of Katrina-wracked New Orleans, to scathing indictments of modern-day sexism and a childhood that never was, Gwyndyn Alexander's newest release is a tour de force that renewed my love of poetry. You may feel angry. You may cry. You may feel longing. You may feel any of these emotions and more, but the point is you *will* feel something.

I cannot recommend this book enough for anyone old enough to comprehend loss, longing, rage, and the long-term effects of abuse. A must-read for anyone 16 and up.

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One Perfect Night (Contemporary Romance)

Fall in love with the Sullivans! Over 1.5 million books sold so far in Bella Andre's New York Times and USA Today bestselling contemporary romance series.

In this sexy contemporary romance novella, can Noah convince Colbie they are meant to be together in ONE PERFECT NIGHT? Guest starring Mia Sullivan and Rafe Sullivan from Bella Andre's Sullivan family series, ONE PERFECT NIGHT is 20,000 words / 100 pages.

One touch...One kiss...
The first time Noah Bryant meets Colbie Michaels, they collide at the top of a snowy mountain in California and sparks fly. Swamped by sudden emotion--and a desire she can't control--Colbie panics. Before he can get her phone number or last name, she's gone. When they end up serendipitously meeting in Seattle one week later, Noah is certain Colbie is his destiny, and he can't make the mistake of losing her again.

One night...One forever love...
Colbie wants to believe in a happily-ever-after, but experience tells her falling for Noah is more likely to lead to a broken heart. Only, how can she resist him as he sets out to prove that they're destined to be together? Especially when he's intent on fulfilling every last one of her secret desires and he's willing to keep proving it to her every day...and every sweet and sinful night.

REVIEWS:
"Bella Andre will shock you, make you laugh, turn you on with her incredibly seductive heroes and of course, make you fall in love with each book! Definitely an auto-buy author for me!"
~ Under the Covers Book Reviews

"We can always rely on Bella Andre to deliver a great love story. Her male characters are alpha males but they are not the rough cavemen types. Ms Andre's heroes are gentlemen, hot passionate possessive want-to-lick-them-all-over alpha-types but gentlemen nonetheless. They ask you to strip but they also say 'please'. Join the Bella Andre bandwagon - you won't regret it."
~ Natasha Is A Book Junkie Blog Reviews

"Bella Andre writes warm, sexy contemporary romance that always gives me a much needed pick me up. Reading one of her books is truly a pleasure." NYT Bestselling author Maya Banks

AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY:
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Bella Andre is known for "sensual, empowered stories enveloped in heady romance" (Publishers Weekly) about sizzling alpha heroes and the strong women they'll love forever. Nearly all of her novels have appeared on Top 5 lists around the world. Her books have been Cosmopolitan Magazine "Red Hot Reads" twice and have been translated into ten languages. Winner of the Award of Excellence, The Washington Post has called her "One of the top digital writers in America." She has been featured by NPR, USA Today, Forbes, TIME Magazine and The Wall Street Journal and has sold more than 3 million books so far!

One Perfect Night (Contemporary Romance)

Where She Went

Picking up several years after the dramatic conclusion of If I Stay, Where She Went continues the story of Adam and Mia, from Adam's point of view. Ever since Mia's decision to stay - but not with him - Adam's career has been on a wonderful trajectory. His album, borne from the anguish and pain of their breakup, has made him a bona fide star. And Mia herself has become a top-rate cellist, playing in some of the finest venues in the world. When their respective paths put them both in New York City at the same time, the result is a single night in which the two reunite - with wholly satisfying results.

And don't miss Gayle's newest novel, JUST ONE DAY and the forthcoming companion, JUST ONE YEAR.

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Night Games

The moment Grey Kelleher locks eyes with All-Star shortstop Chase Whitfield, she's a goner. For years, she's watched him play on TV, and now she's gazing at his hard, lean body across a bar in her hometown. 

Grey's crush on Chase goes all the way back to his rookie season. So when she approaches him for an autograph, she's startled by what a jerk he can be. 

Chase is no mood to humor his fans, even one as alluring as Grey. He's in the last year of his contract and stuck having to prove himself on a minor league team. He's only there to rehab an injury, nothing more. 

But when Grey tells him off, Chase realizes her fiery spirit may be just the distraction he needs to take his mind off not being in the majors. His heart is safe. No one's going to break his streak as baseball's most eligible bachelor. Not even someone as irresistible as Grey.

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A Moral Dilemma: A Romantic Comedy Chick Lit Story

"…A Moral Dilemma: A Romantic Comedy Chick Lit Storyis a British romantic comedy that will make you laugh out loud! Anyone who enjoys Chick Lit will love this!..." 

Think you would never date a married man? ... Think again! 

Rebecca Hardy isn't a naturally deceptive person, but it seems her boyfriend might be—and when she theatrically catches him cheating, she decides she’s had it with these modern-day men who can’t commit. She has even less regard for these immoral modern day women, who don’t hesitate to prey on men in committed relationships. What is wrong with them?! Don't they care that they're breaking hearts and destroying lives?! Rebecca, with her high morals and family values, would never even consider dating a married man. Which is why her friends are so shocked when Rebecca finds herself doing exactly that—albeit at the fervent request of that man’s very own wife, the notorious Isabella Coombs. 

At first, Rebecca likes to think of it as helping someone out—female camaraderie, and all that. But she doesn't expect Isabella’s husband to be quite so charming…or for things to go quite so far. 

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Night Angels (Beast & Beauty)

~ Werewolf Erotic Romance ~ Night Angels (Beast & Beauty)
Kyle, the twin without... 
Until a chance meeting in a wood sets off a chain of events that throw him out of his comfort zone. 
The easy rhythm of his titled life is lost forever as he discovers a new world and a very new him. 
An animal version. It shocks and arouses him in equal measure. 
And her... the one who did this to him... he is drawn inexplicably... 
He will be tested and pushed to his limits and beyond... 
Beware! Passionate werewolves and strong biker language... Adult material 18+ 
Night Angels (Beast & Beauty)

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Falling for Autumn

Autumn Dorey had no problem leaving her hometown of Newpine and the friends there who’d betrayed her. Everyone thought they knew what happened the spring night Autumn’s world fell apart. Vicious rumors about the incident circulated, and she had to be homeschooled the last year of high school to escape her tormentors. All she wants now is to get away from it all and start over at Cook University. She leaves everything but the memory behind—something she swore she’d never forget—and sets off to rebuild what was broken. 

Blake Preston is precisely the type of guy Autumn wants to avoid. He’s gorgeous, arrogant and the college’s beloved football star. As much as she believes he’s someone she should steer clear of, avoiding him proves to be impossible. He shows up everywhere around campus, offering her a no-strings attached friendship. 
Autumn can’t deny Blake stirs up emotions she thought fled years ago. But things he’s been hiding begin to emerge and collide with her past, leaving her heart ravaged in their wake. 

New Adult Romance-Ages 17+ Due to Strong Language and Sexual Situations

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The Escape (Survivor's Club)

In this poignant novel of longing and salvation, a hopeful widow and a resilient war hero discover the promise of love’s magic and new beginnings.

After surviving the Napoleonic Wars, Sir Benedict Harper is struggling to move on, his body and spirit in need of a healing touch. Never does Ben imagine that hope will come in the form of a beautiful woman who has seen her own share of suffering. After the lingering death of her husband, Samantha McKay is at the mercy of her oppressive in-laws—until she plots an escape to distant Wales to claim a house she has inherited. Being a gentleman, Ben insists that he escort her on the fateful journey.


Ben wants Samantha as much as she wants him, but he is cautious. What can a wounded soul offer any woman? Samantha is ready to go where fate takes her, to leave behind polite society and even propriety in her desire for this handsome, honorable soldier. But dare she offer her bruised heart as well as her body? The answers to both their questions may be found in an unlikely place: in each other’s arms.

The Escape (Survivor's Club)

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Devil in My Arms: A Loveswept Historical Romance (The Saint's Devils)

One by one, the Saint’s Devils—Samantha Kane’s wicked, wonderful Regency heroes—continue to enchant the women who capture their rakish hearts.

Even though she is starving and destitute, Eleanor Enderby’s quiet beauty strikes Sir Hilary St. John speechless. He expects the woman he’s searching for to be skittish and plain. Instead he finds the picture of bravery—and willfulness—in his quarry. She gives away little, but Hil can see something is terribly amiss. And though he cannot say exactly why, he is determined not to let her come to more harm than whatever it is she has already survived.
Six months later, Eleanor believes she has finally found safety from the tyrant she risked her life to escape. Thought to be dead by society, Eleanor is ready to be reborn as someone new—someone whose life will never again be tied to the fate of one man. But her smoldering savior seems unwilling to leave her unprotected for an instant. Despite the threats he thinks he sees coming, the real dangers Eleanor faces in Hil’s arms are unmistakable: temptation, seduction, and maybe even love.

Praise for Devil in My Arms

“Samantha Kane’s delightful characters and sizzling sexual tension always make for a great read.”—Sabrina Jeffries,New York Times bestselling author of ’Twas the Night After Christmas

“Devil in My Arms is a devilishly hot read. Intrigue, high stakes, banter, scandal, and sizzling chemistry . . . it kept me guessing right to the end.”—Ashlyn Macnamara, author of A Most Devilish Rogue

“A dramatic tale . . . [There’s] heat and chemistry between our hero and heroine, with both of them finding that keeping their hearts unengaged was more of a struggle than they’d anticipated. . . . Eleanor never once lost her determination or spirit, and it was that strength that really appealed to me from the start.”—The Romanceaholic

“Devil in My Arms is an enjoyable story. I adore Eleanor and Hil together. Their verbal sparring and dancing is as sexy as their mutual attraction.”—That’s What I’m Talking About

“Beautiful story! I enjoyed it quite a lot. The characters are charming and very well described; the story, which sometimes has a bit of an intricate plot, is never confused or tedious.”—Il Profumo delle Pergamene

“With a touch of steam to liven up the quiet moments with Hil and Eleanor, the pages just flew past.”—I Am, Indeed

“Once again Samantha Kane’s brilliance shines. Each and every one of the books in the Saint’s Devils series is a winner and each one so delectably different.”—Book Obsessed Chicks

Devil in My Arms: A Loveswept Historical Romance (The Saint's Devils)

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The Fault in Our Stars

Soon to Be a Major Motion Picture!
TIME Magazine’s #1 Fiction Book of 2012!

“The Fault in Our Stars is a love story, one of the most genuine and moving ones in recent American fiction, but it’s also an existential tragedy of tremendous intelligence and courage and sadness.” —Lev Grossman, TIME Magazine

Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten.

Insightful, bold, irreverent, and raw, The Fault in Our Stars is award-winning-author John Green’s most ambitious and heartbreaking work yet, brilliantly exploring the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love.

The Fault in Our Stars

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