Wieso sind meine Eltern nervig? Wie ziehe ich mich beim Sex am besten aus? Und warum hat mein Mann mich verlassen? Dies sind drei der drängenden Fragen, denen sich Caroline und Martin stellen müssen. Gemeinsam versuchen die besten Freunde, ihr Liebesleben wieder in den Griff zu bekommen ? und küssen dabei mit schlafwandlerischer Sicherheit immer wieder die falschen Männer.
Activist. Journalist. Survivor. One man's journey from prejudice to Pride. Paul Burston wasn't always the iconic voice of LGBTQ+ London that he is today. Paul came out in the mid-1980s, when 'gay' still felt like a dirty word, especially in the small Welsh town where he grew up. He moved to London hoping for a happier life, only to watch in horror as his new-found community was decimated by AIDS. But even in the depths of his grief, Paul vowed never to stop fighting back on behalf of his young friends whose lives were cut tragically short. It's a promise he's kept to this day. As an activist he stormed the House of Commons during the debate over the age of consent. As a journalist he spoke up for the rights of the community at a time of tabloid homophobia and legal inequality. As a novelist he founded the groundbreaking Polari Prize. But his lifestyle hid a dark secret, and Paul's demons--shame, trauma, grief--stalked him on every corner. In an attempt to silence them, he began to self-medicate. From almost drowning at eighteen to a near-fatal overdose at thirty-eight, this is Paul's story of what happened in the twenty years between, and how he carved out a life that his teenage self could scarcely have imagined. Emotional but often witty, We Can Be Heroes is an illuminating memoir of the eighties, nineties and noughties from a gay man who only just survived them.
Navigating a complex love life, the protagonist faces the challenge of revealing her secret marriage to a woman just as she prepares to marry her fiancé. This story delves into themes of identity, love, and the struggles of honesty in relationships, exploring the emotional turmoil and societal expectations that come with such a revelation. As she grapples with her feelings and the potential fallout, the narrative promises a blend of humor and heartache, ultimately questioning the nature of commitment and the meaning of true love.
A compulsive, disturbingly relevant, twisty and powerful psychological, social-media thriller from the bestselling author of The Black Path
Set against the backdrop of Hollywood's glamorous yet treacherous landscape, the story explores the hidden lives of A-list celebrities grappling with their sexuality. It delves into the pressures of maintaining a public persona while navigating a world rife with excess and scandal. The narrative highlights the struggles faced by a gay action movie star, emphasizing the societal taboo that forces him to remain in the closet, despite the hedonistic lifestyle surrounding him.
A dark tale of love and lies, obsession and betrayal, The Black Path will appeal to fans of 'domestic noir' and anyone who's ever wondered about the secrets people keep. How well do you really know those closest to you? Helen has been holding out for a hero all her life. Her father was a hero - but he was murdered when she was ten. Her husband is a hero - but he's thousands of miles away, fighting a war people say will never be won. Sometimes Helen wonders if Owen isn't the only one living in a war zone. She feels the violence all around her. She reads about it in the papers. It feeds her dreams and fills her days with a sense of dread. Try as she might, she can't escape the feeling that something terrible is about to happen. Then one night on the troubled streets of her home town, Helen is rescued from a fight by a woman who will change her life forever. Siân is everything Helen isn't - confident, glamorous, fearless. But there's something else about her - a connection that cements their friendship and makes Helen question everything she's ever known. And when her husband returns home, altered in a way she can't understand, she is forced to draw on an inner strength she never knew she had. As bitter truths are uncovered, Helen must finally face her fears and the one place which has haunted her since childhood - the Black Path.