{"product_id":"book-gvnu","title":"Wounded Pride","description":"\u003cp\u003eGesa Lionheart is running out of ways to pretend she doesn't have a pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer gryphon instincts are demanding she claim the people who've chosen her-proudly, unmistakably, and permanently. Unfortunately, instincts don't care about fear, trauma, or the very real possibility that loving this many people means having far too much to lose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile Gesa struggles under the weight of feelings she'd rather punch than examine, everything else starts to unravel. Unwanted guests refuse to leave her bookstore home. Hisashi is slipping closer to the edge under the strain of the spirit world's attention. And Oisin is still hiding things that may get them all killed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe danger that's been circling them all along finally sharpens into something unmistakable. Enemies move openly. Lines are drawn. And the fragile balance holding Gesa's found family together begins to crack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause denying your feelings and your fears won't make them disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf Gesa doesn't decide who she's willing to fight for-and how far she's willing to go-she may lose everything she's been trying so hard not to want.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWounded Pride\u003c\/em\u003e is the fifth novella in the \u003cstrong\u003eGesa's Menagerie\u003c\/strong\u003e series, a reverse harem paranormal romance featuring escalating stakes, deepening bonds, emotional vulnerability, and a powerful heroine learning that claiming her people may be the bravest thing she's ever done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for mature readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAuthor's Note\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGesa's Menagerie\u003c\/strong\u003e novellas are 30,000-40,000 words and feature an evolving reverse harem, found family, and inclusive relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains mentions of trauma and fantasy violence \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship dynamics may include MF, MM, FF, and group fun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49415977107760,"sku":"BDgvnu","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/gvnu-Square-cover.jpg?v=1776042588","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-gvnu","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}