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The first novel in the Book of Deacon series tells the tale of Myranda Celeste, a young woman orphaned by a century-long war. Her discovery of a fallen soldier's priceless cargo leads her on a magical journey like no other. Myranda Celeste is a young woman more interested in staying alive than being a hero. Orphaned by a continent-spanning war that has gone on for decades too long and shunned for failing to support it, she has been on the move since she was only a child. One can hardly blame her when she thinks that the chance discovery of a fallen soldier's priceless cargo is the moment that will change her life. No one could predict just how great that change would be. It will lead her through an adventure of rebels and generals, of wizards and warriors, and of beasts both noble and monstrous. Each step of the way will take her closer to the truth of her potential, of the war, and of the fate of her world.

Joseph R. Lallo (Author), Karyn O'Bryant (Narrator)

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The Great Convergence

The Great Convergence continues the tale of young Myranda Celeste. With fresh knowledge of magic and steadfast resolve to see the end of the war that plagues her land, Myranda sets out to find and unite the five fated heroes, the Chosen. Each new warrior brings her world a step closer to peace, but does she have the strength to survive the trials ahead?

Joseph R. Lallo (Author), Karyn O'Bryant (Narrator)

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Love Me, Don't Leave Me: Overcoming Fear of Abandonment and Building Lasting, Loving Relationships

Everyone thrives on love, comfort, and the safety of family, friends, and community. But if you are denied these basic comforts early in life, whether through a lack of physical affection or emotional bonding, you may develop intense fears of abandonment that can last well into adulthood-fears so powerful that they can actually cause you to push people away. If you suffer from fears of abandonment, you may have underlying feelings of anger, shame, fear, anxiety, depression, and grief. These emotions are intense and painful, and when they surface they can lead to a number of negative behaviors, such as jealousy, clinging, and emotional blackmail. In Love Me, Don't Leave Me, therapist Michelle Skeen combines acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), schema therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to help you identify the root of your fears. In this book you'll learn how schema coping behaviors-deeply entrenched and automatic behaviors rooted in childhood experiences and fears-can take over and cause you to inadvertently sabotage your relationships. By recognizing these coping behaviors and understanding their cause, you will not only gain powerful insights into your own mind, but also into the minds of those around you.

Michelle Skeen, Michelle Skeen Psyd, Michelle Skeen, Psy.D., PsyD Skeen, Psyd Michelle Skeen (Author), Karyn O'Bryant (Narrator)

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Bitter Remains: A Custody Battle, A Gruesome Crime, and the Mother Who Paid the Ultimate Price

On July 13, 2011, Laura Jean Ackerson of Kinston, North Carolina, went to pick up her two toddler sons. It would be the last time she was seen alive. Laura's ex, Grant Hayes-the father of her two sons-and his wife, Amanda, the mother of his newborn daughter, both pointed the finger at each other as the one guilty of murdering Laura, cutting up her body, and then transporting and disposing of the remains on the shores of Oyster Creek, Texas. This is the hauntingly true story of a devoted mother, a disturbed couple, and how these horrific events came to pass.

Diane Fanning (Author), Karyn O'Bryant (Narrator)

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The Alpha Woman Meets Her Match: How Today's Strong Women Can Find Love and Happiness Without Settli

For the first time ever: a liberating guide to life and love that tells successful women that they can find the right partner without having to change or settle, and then shows them how to do it In the twenty-first century, women are outpacing men in education and career advancement. Yet amazingly, successful women are constantly being told that their professional achievements might doom their chances of marriage and family. Don't believe the alarmist, negative hype, advises top relationship therapist Dr. Sonya Rhodes. Data show that today's Alpha women, ambitious, self-assured, and hardworking, are hardly fated to be spinsters. On the contrary, by rethinking outmoded gender roles, women can have better relationships than ever before. A clinical psychologist with more than thirty years' experience, Dr. Rhodes shares her secrets to helping women triumph in love by finding men who will appreciate and complement their strengths. Challenging gender stereotypes associated with the terms Alpha and Beta, she advises the Alpha woman to look past the overly competitive, domineering Alpha male for a man who is not threatened by her strengths but is communicative, responsible, and collaborative. Just as Alpha women aren't demanding bitches, Beta men aren't passive wimps. Demonstrating that nearly everyone is a combination of both qualities, Dr. Rhodes includes a comprehensive test to help readers define where they (and their partners) are on the Alpha-Beta spectrum. This tool will give women more options and help them make better choices. More than just offering advice about romance, The Alpha Woman Meets Her Match explores the dramatic shifts in our culture, and how these can bring women greater empowerment in both their love lives and their careers. ***Please contact Member Services for additional documents***

Sonya Rhodes, Susan Schneider (Author), Karyn O'Bryant (Narrator)

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The D'Karon Apprentice

It has been months since the Chosen finally defeated the D'Karon and the Perpetual War came to an end. Once warriors, Myranda, Deacon, Ivy, and Ether must now take on the role of diplomats in the ongoing task of preserving the unsteady peace between the lands of Tressor and the Northern Alliance. Generations of war have left a deep distrust between the people on both sides of the border, and any sign of treachery or hostility could cause a new war to flare. If that happens, the weakened Northern Alliance will have little hope to survive against the military might of their neighbor to the south.A mysterious figure, long slumbering and forgotten, has stirred in the wake of the Chosen triumph. She is not pleased to find the D'Karon no longer answer her calls, and she sets out to find them once more. This woman, a powerful necromancer with deep knowledge of D'Karon magic and little concern for the world and its people, spreads chaos wherever she goes. Her bloody swath through the southern lands is just the spark the volatile world needs to take to flame once more.To keep their lands from descending back into a war that will claim the lives of untold thousands, Myranda, Deacon, and Myn must venture into the heart of Tressor. Escorted by a Dragon Rider named Grustim and surrounded by fear and distrust, the road ahead will not be difficult, but the chosen have fought too hard and lost too much to lose it all to this dark apprentice.

Joseph R. Lallo (Author), Karyn O'Bryant (Narrator)

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Cowboy Tough

Cat is looking for paradise; Mack is looking for a way out. Together, they just might find what they both need. When Cat Crandall ditches her career in advertising to take a job teaching painting workshops in exotic locations, she's hoping to be sent to Tuscany or maybe France. Instead, she's assigned to lead a group of aspiring artists through the backcountry of the isolated Boyd Dude Ranch in Wyoming. Mack Boyd is in the middle of the best bronc-riding season of his life when his mother asks him to help lead an artists' retreat at the ranch. Mack might be able to ride a wild stallion to a standstill, but he can't say no to his family. It doesn't take long for Mack to figure out that artists are a lot harder to herd than cattle—especially when they’re led by a spitfire of a city girl who doesn't like to be bossed around. Cat Crandall is nothing but trouble—so why is he so drawn to her?

Joanne Kennedy (Author), Karyn O'Bryant (Narrator)

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Prequel

"A sci-fi comedy space opera that will leave you breathless." -- USA Yesterday News"Prequel is impossible to put down," says one of the author's bribed friends.Supreme Prime Minister of Peace Petra is having a good day.A delightful tryst with her accountant, a spy liquidated, and a prophesy reaching fruition... all in one refreshing morning.Disgusting, filthy aliens have invaded Synthra, and Petra, as incredibly gorgeous as she is smart, plans to use them to seize power on Synthra and crown herself queen.The alien who calls himself Commander Video, to Petra's surprise-- looks like one of Synthra's mythological gods. Except for the spandex shorts.He claims to be a Neophyte from another galaxy and on a mission to bring love, peace, and video content exchange to Synthra. A clever ploy to get Synthra to drop its defenses.But Petra will not be fooled by the alien's sordid lies or be taken in by his repulsive lickable alien lips and bulging biceps and hot sweaty thorax.All that matters is her domination complete.

Jay Hunt, Savage Tempest, W. P. Norman (Author), Karyn O'Bryant (Narrator)

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Three Words from Oblivion

Supreme Prime Minister of Peace Petra is having a bad day. Her coup failed miserably. Her army of darkness vanquished. And now she's stripped of her rank and exiled from her home world, Synthra. But thoughts of world conquest are never far from Petra's mind. Sure. She's trapped on an intergalactic spaceship with a scrawny, incompetent navigator and a worthless gluteus surfer. But it should be child's play to make the ship's commander her boy-toy before she steals control of the ship. With the technological marvels of her new ship, Petra will be able to return to Synthra and crown herself queen. Maybe even try her hand at galactic conquest. All she has to do is survive the giant comet that's chasing them across the known universe.

Savage Tempest, William Norman (Author), Eric Henry, Karyn O'Bryant, Karyn O'bryant (Narrator)

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The Map of Lost Memories

Edgar Award Finalist for Best First Novel by an American Author "Captivating . . . has qualities any reader would wish for: adventure, romance, history and a vividly described exotic setting." - The Washington Post In 1925 the international treasure-hunting scene is a mans world, and no one understands this better than Irene Blum, who is passed over for a coveted museum curatorship because she is a woman. Seeking to restore her reputation, she sets off from Seattle in search of a temple believed to house the lost history of Cambodias ancient Khmer civilization. But her quest to make the greatest archaeological discovery of the century soon becomes a quest for her familys secrets. Embracing the colorful and corrupt world of colonial Asia in the early 1900s, The Map of Lost Memories takes readers into a forgotten era where nothing is as it seems. As Irene travels through Shanghai's lawless back streets and Saigons opium-filled lanes, she joins forces with a Communist temple robber and an intriguing nightclub owner with a complicated past. What they bring to light deep within the humidity-soaked Cambodian jungle does more than change history. It ultimately solves the mysteries of their own lives. Praise for The Map of Lost Memories "In The Map of Lost Memories, Kim Fay draws us into a universe as exotic, intense, and historically detailed as the ancient artifacts her unforgettable heroine seeks. Its a deliciously unexpected journey: Indiana Jones meets Somerset Maugham meets Marguerite Duras." - Jennifer Cody Epstein, author of The Painter from Shanghai "A thrilling mix of adventure and personal discovery . . . [Kim] Fay crafts an intricate page-turner that will keep readers breathless and guessing." - Publishers Weekly "A ripping good tale . . . mysterious Asian locations . . . a driven young American heroine . . . an era no longer remembered but faded to romantic imagination . . . The Map of Lost Memories pulls the components together in a story that intrigues and rewards." - Lincoln Journal Star "Fays extraordinary novel has everything great historical-adventure fiction should - a strikingly original setting, exhilarating plot twists, and a near-impossible quest." - Booklist (starred review)From the Hardcover edition.

Kim Fay (Author), Karyn O'Bryant (Narrator)

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Tall, Dark and Cowboy

Joanne Kennedy (Author), Karyn O'Bryant (Narrator)

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Cloche and Dagger

Book 1 in the Hat Shop Mystery series. New York Times bestselling author Jenn McKinlay presents the first novel in an exciting new mystery series set in London. Not only is Scarlett Parker's love life in the loo—as her British cousin Vivian Tremont would say—it's also gone viral with an embarrassing video. So when Viv suggests Scarlett leave Florida to lay low in London, she hops on the next plane across the pond. Viv is the proprietor of Mims's Whims, a ladies' hat shop on Portobello Road bequeathed to both cousins by their beloved grandmother, and she wants Scarlett to finally join her in the millinery business. But a few surprises await Scarlett in London. First, she is met at the airport not by Viv, but by her handsome business manager, Harrison Wentworth. Second, Viv—who has some whims of her own—seems to be missing. No one is too concerned about the unpredictable Viv until one of her posh clients is found dead wearing the cloche hat Viv made for her—and nothing else. Is Scarlett's cousin in trouble? Or is she in hiding?

Jenn McKinlay (Author), Karyn O'Bryant (Narrator)

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