"Spirituality is not about being pious. It is about fully engaging life in whatever ways it presents itself." Nicole Christine's words are the essence of her courageous process described in this remarkably honest book. Nicole's commitment to heal childhood sexual wounds takes her beyond the confines of organized religion and social pretences. She finds inspiration in the figure of Mary Magdalene, whom she comes to know as a protectress of sexual wisdom and of sacred union between woman and man, Goddess and God. And she discovers a path to wholeness for herself and the women and men who would...

Lilith, Michael, and Allen Vera have lived in chilly Syracuse, New York their entire lives. Lilith and her son Allen don't get along, so a bit of family bonding is in order. When a mysterious brochure with an invitation to an all-inclusive vacation to the Pacific island of Linacre arrives in the mail, Lilith jumps the chance. This is just what her family needs. However, after an unexpected death rocks everyone's perspective of Linacre, the peaceful island vacation transforms into a struggle for survival. Only one may leave. Will the Veras escape this nightmare, or will they succumb to their...