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I'm her brother's best friend, and for the past ten years, I've also been Addison McKenzie's dirty little secret. My pro-hockey player lifestyle kept me from her, but I thought we had a good thing going. Burning up the sheets whenever I visited home worked well for us. Or so I thought. When a season-ending injury sends me back to Starlight Cove, I find out she thinks of me as nothing more than a mistake. She's trying her hardest to ignore my presence, but being snowed in together is making that difficult. So is sharing a bed. Old habits die hard, and it's no surprise we fall right back into each other. Undeniable chemistry was never our problem, though. Making it last in the real world was. But I've been in love with Addison for years. And I have no intention of giving up on us now.

A bestseller in Japan--a beautiful story about shared self-discovery and friendship involving an unlikely group of students who decide to defy the odds and pursue a seemingly impossible goal together. After shoplifting some bread one chilly March night, just before the start of a new academic year at Kansei University in western Tokyo, former high school track and field star Kakeru Kurahara runs through the city streets. Though he has grown disillusioned with the sport, he feels as if he could keep running forever . . . but to where, and for what? His revery is broken by a mysterious boy on a bike who has been following him, a fellow student at Kansei University named Haiji Kiyose, who also happens to be a runner.Impressed by Kakeru's agility, Haiji Kiyose persuades Kakeru to move into Chikusei-so, a run-down dormitory where he lives with eight other boys, including identical twins Jota and Joji, honor student Shindo, detail-oriented Yuki, trivia junkie King, Tanzanian international student Musa, nicotine-loving Nico, and manga otaku Prince. None of the students know that Chikusei-so is the historic home of the Kansei University Track and Field team.At Kakeru's welcoming party, Kiyose reveals his grand plan: assembling a 10-man team of runners to compete in the Hakone Ekiden, a legendary college marathon relay race. Except for Kakeru and Kiyose, the Chikusei-so gang aren't athletic--or interested in competing. But Kiyose's enthusiasm wins them over and they agree to this crazy plan. Over the course of ten months, this ragtag team will put aside their differences to pursue an elusive dream . . . and gain so much more than they ever expected.Heartfelt and inspiring, Run with the Wind is a thrilling celebration of what it means to run--for yourself, for others, and with the wind.Translated from the Japanese by Yui Kajita

Martin Evans was on track to fill his father's boots.U20 captain, a professional contract . He had everything, and then he got injured in the world cup final. Broken and bruised, Martin brought himself back into playing shape.One year later, Martin is fighting to regain his spot in the pack and to become the best rugby player his club and country have ever seen, just not the player his father wants him to be.Can he keep up with everyone's expectations, including his own?

Ben "Mikey" Miknevicius has gotten everything he ever wanted: the star spot on the ice, the car, the swanky apartment, and a revolving door of interested women. But the guy who "doesn't do girlfriends" secretly wishes for a honey to call his own. His next-door neighbor Jessie has love all figured out, living with her long-term boyfriend and suffering through listening to Mikey's attempts at love. But Mikey overhears something that Jessie's going to find very interesting. Mikey gets to meddling, leaving Jessie scrambling for a new place to live. As Mikey and Jessie become an odd couple of roommates, will they also become strange bedfellows? This book is intended for adult audiences. Please see the author's website for a complete list of content disclosures.

An introverted artist. A renowned athlete and ladies' man. A life-changing plane crash and a nude sketch that reveals a relationship-shifting truth.Mia Garcia would rather deal with paintbrushes than people and is on her way to a life-changing art residency on the East Coast. But when her flight plummets from the sky, it's not just the plane that's sent into a tailspin; her artistic muse disappears as well. In the heart-pounding chaos of the emergency rescue, she shares a life-altering moment with a captivating stranger, leaving her forever haunted by the "what if."Super Bowl MVP, Michael Dillon, never expected a second encounter with the angel from the plane-the one he was told died in the accident. Their reunion unearths not just the shared ordeal of the accident, but the emotional scars they both bear. Michael is torn between the haunting past he longs to leave behind and the present she embodies. In this delicate dance, sparks fly, igniting a connection that defies all logic. After all, what's an introverted artist who hates violent sports doing with an outgoing running back...In the face of their painful histories, will they summon the courage to confront their pasts and unlock the potential of love, or are some wounds truly too deep to heal?Read this book now and embark on a heartwarming journey of love, healing, and second chances.-------Intentional Grounding is the fourth full-length novel in the Springfield Spartans series of steamy interconnected (happy ending) standalones featuring the football players of Springfield, Massachusetts-a friends-to-lovers, shared-trauma, opposites attract, professional football romance with plenty of heat and angst.

A sexy professional football player. A single mom's quest for her son's biological father. As hidden truths unravel, will she risk not only her custody but also her blossoming romance?Exhausted single mom, Megan Lowell, faces a life-altering choice: should she seek out her adopted son's biological father? The only lead she has is that he's a player for the Springfield Spartans football team. But what if pursuing this path puts her custody at risk? Despite the heart-wrenching possibility, she turns to Danny, her incredibly sexy yet forbidden friend on the team, to discreetly inquire.Danny Parker, All-Star wide receiver and media sensation, is America's heartthrob. He's charming, witty, and dangerously attractive. He's always been clear about his aversion to parenthood; he can't afford distractions from his career. Yet, as he gazes into Megan's eyes, he senses a familiar desperation, reminiscent of his own mother's struggles. He's determined to help her find the missing puzzle piece even if it means confronting his demons and questioning his lifetime anti-fatherhood rhetoric.But when they find her son's father...Danny and Megan have to deal with the sack of a lifetime. Will they recover or will the turnover cost them more than they could have imagined?Hunker down today and read this touching story of sacrifice, unforeseen obstacles, and love.-------Unsportsmanlike Conduct is the third full-length novel in the Springfield Spartans series of steamy interconnected (happy ending) standalones featuring the football players of Springfield, Massachusetts-a single mother, who's-your-daddy, neurospicy heroine, recovering alcoholic hero, professional football romance with plenty of heat and angst.

Two hearts, a decade of secrets, and the second chance they never saw coming.Emma Potter, a bestselling author, thought she could outrun her past. But when a relentless stalker surfaces, her carefully constructed world crumbles. Determined to protect those she loves, she's reluctant when her ex-husband demands she stay with him until the culprit is caught. Amidst danger, their unwilling reunion rekindles a love story that betrayal and divorce papers couldn't quite smother.Kyle Justice, a pro football player, has resented Emma for years for her unexpected demand for divorce on the biggest night of his life. Their unexpected reunion triggers a wave of tension, anger, betrayal, and passion in him that proves impossible to ignore. But an unexpected threat thrusts them reluctantly together again. As they navigate treacherous waters, secrets surface, threatening to tear them apart.Emma and Kyle are forced into a race against time, battling unseen enemies and unraveling mysteries that could shatter them. Will they choose to surrender to their past wounds or fight for a future together?Dive into a story of love, redemption, and courage that will keep you turning pages late into the night. Read now and experience a love that's as irresistible as it is dangerous.-------False Start is the fifth full-length novel in the Springfield Spartans series of steamy interconnected (happy ending) standalones featuring the football players of Springfield, Massachusetts-a second chance, secrets and lies, stalker, professional football romance with plenty of heat and angst.

A feisty massage therapist. A veteran quarterback. A forbidden workplace romance stirs. Will their love survive when the cards come crashing down, or will disaster strike first? When Jen Medina is asked to join her pseudo-father's professional football team as their massage therapist, she can't let him down.John Costner, future hall of fame quarterback, has one unwavering goal - to play until he reaches forty. At thirty-eight, he's tantalizingly close to achieving his dream. The last thing he needs is a tempting distraction.Keeping their hands to themselves turns out to be much harder than expected.In the face of a life-altering disaster, Jen finds herself at a crossroads, torn between shouldering the weight of familial responsibility or embracing an authentic chance at love with the man who sets her soul on fire. Will life once again dictate her path, or will she seize control of her own destiny? To indulge, click today to read this scorching slow-burn workplace romance that pushes the boundaries of forced proximity, evoking every massage fantasy you've ever dreamed of, leaving you yearning for more.-------Illegal Contact is the second full-length novel in the Springfield Spartans series of steamy interconnected (happy ending) standalones featuring the football players of Springfield, Massachusetts-a forbidden workplace romance, massages-turned-naughty, forced proximity, opposites attract, professional football romance with plenty of heat and angst.

Wenn aus abgekühlten Gefühlen plötzlich glühende Leidenschaft wirdDas mitreißende Finale der College Sports Romance-Reihe von Josie CharlesJenson Lawrence, der Captain des Eishockeyteams, könnte bei seiner Ausstrahlung und seinem Charme jede Frau haben. Dennoch ist er an seiner Universität als Dauersingle bekannt, was zu allerhand wilden Gerüchten führt. Viele denken, er sei zu anspruchsvoll, und Jenson lässt sie in diesem Glauben. Doch dann tritt Kaylee in sein Leben. Die junge Frau aus New York übt sofort eine faszinierende Anziehung auf ihn aus und scheint mühelos Zugang zu seinem Herzen zu finden. Zwischen den beiden knistert es bald vor Leidenschaft, bis Jenson von seiner eigenen Vergangenheit eingeholt wird. Ausgerechnet in dieser turbulenten Lebensphase beginnt Jenson, geheimnisvolle Nachrichten in Flaschenposten zu finden, die an den Strand von Berkeley gespült werden. Die Verfasserin dieser Briefe scheint genau zu wissen, was in ihm vorgeht … Wird Jenson sich erneut in den Wirren seiner Gefühle verlieren oder gibt es für Kaylee und ihn eine zweite Chance?Dies ist eine überarbeitete Neuauflage des bereits erschienen Titels Wenn ich deine Hoffnung bin.Weitere Titel dieser ReiheWenn ich deine Wahrheit kenne (ISBN: 9783987786716)Wenn ich auf dein Gewissen höre (ISBN: 9783987786631)Wenn wir unser Geheimnis teilen (ISBN: 9783987786747)Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Diese Sports Romance hat mein Herz im Sturm erobert. Absolute Empfehlung!"„Ein Liebesroman voller Leidenschaft, Spannung und Romantik!"„Diese New Adult Story hat alles, was das Herz begehrt: Emotionen, Herzschmerz und eine Prise Geheimnis."„Ich liebe die Charaktere in diesem College Roman! Jenson Lawrence ist ein fesselnder Protagonist und Kaylee bringt eine erfrischende Energie in diese mitreißende Geschichte."

Can this billionaire baseball player catch more than just the World Series?Gage Young is used to getting his way. As the hottest player in the league, this billionaire catcher is leading his team to the World Series. To make his fans swoon even more, he's a single dad that's not afraid to show off how much he adores his daughter.Enter Nina Mitchell. As a little league softball coach, and helping out with the family business, Nina knows when its time be stubborn and how to deal with pressure, especially now that her family is being forced to sell out to make room for another strip mall. But she's not used to dealing with arrogant baseball players used to running the show. She adores Gage's daughter but when it comes to Gage, despise is an understatement about how she feels about this cocky single dad. They're at odds about almost anything, except the attraction they can't seem to ignore. Can Gage and Nina set their differences aside, or will rules and regulations get in the way of what could be the love of a lifetime? ¿Enjoy this single dad sports romance that hits all the sweet spots with secrets, seduction, and of course a home run or two.

AidenMotorcycle racing has been my life since I could walk and talk. It was all I ever needed. Or so I thought. Then I met the one woman that made me want more. One day, the unthinkable happens-a racing accident causes me to lose all my memories of her. But I still feel her in my soul, even if my brain can't remember her.ÉlodieI wanted a knight in shining armor, but what I got was a wolf in disguise. After escaping from him, I met a man willing to give me everything I ever wanted. Then in a split second, he was taken from me. Not physically, but mentally. The man I love doesn't remember who I am, but I'm determined to get him back.

They call it March Madness for a reason: Anything can happen on the way to a national championship. Eight years after graduation, Annie Radford is not happy to be back at her alma mater in her old job with the Ardwyn Tigers’ basketball team. Worse, her coworker from back in college, Ben Callahan, is still on the Tigers staff, and he’s annoyingly wholesome, hot, and clinging to a grudge against Annie for abandoning him and the team their senior year. But as Ardwyn becomes the season’s Cinderella Story, things start heating up between Annie and Ben, too. And while neither of them can deny this could be something special, Annie’s afraid to tell Ben the truth about why she left basketball—the thing she loves most—in the first place. She’ll have to learn to trust him if they have a shot at being together. In addition to being funny, romantic, and sexy, One on One examines the pressure put on college athletes, challenges the sexism in the world of sports, and exposes the dangers in whole communities idolizing the big men on campus. For readers of The Hating Game and The Ex Talk, a workplace, enemies-to-lovers debut for anyone yearning for a courtside romance, perfect for anyone who can’t get enough sports rom-coms.

Sometimes it pays to be naughty...This cheerleader's been dreaming of a white Christmas-but thanks to wild weather and grounded planes, I'm stuck doing my holiday to-do list (of the sugar and spice variety) without a snowflake in sight.After an airport run-in with my team's football coach, there's hope I may not have to do it alone. Coach Buzzkill, aka James Porter, definitely needs a break from his routine, and my little scavenger hunt could do the trick-if he'll let it.But his boundaries have me worried I won't check off the naughtier items... until his best friend shows up, ready to join the merry mischief.Santa baby.This holiday novella is the second installment in the Crystal Bay University Series by Hailey Dickert.

Kellan Holmes is the number one college wide receiver in the country. A star on and off the field, he is se determined as he pursues his goals of graduating and being draft by the NFL. But Kellan also relishes the not so serious parts of his college life: parties, hanging out, and hooking up. With no desire to settle down with one woman Kellan enjoys the casual company of many different women at MSU.Leah Pritchard is a twenty something nurse who is done playing the field. She is ready to settle down and set some roots, complete with the white picket fence, the only thing missing is her Mr. Right. Leah is looking for someone serious and isn't willing to settle until she finds someone who checks all the boxes.When an on-field injury sends Kellan into the care of Leah, the attraction is undeniable. Suddenly Kellan is desperate to convince a woman he is more than just a good time college guy. But Leah isn't sure she can take the chance that her heart will be broken if Kellan can't handle to difficulties of a relationship.Will they be able to find their way, or will Kellan and Leah be on the losing end in the game of love?

Zwei Herzen, zwei Welten, eine LiebeDer gefühlvolle College-Roman für Fans von Sports Romances und echten GefühlenAuf den ersten Blick würde Abigail und Malcolm wohl niemand für das perfekte Paar halten. Doch sind sie das Traumpaar der Elite-Uni von Berkeley, obwohl sie unterschiedlicher nicht sein könnten. Bei dem Nerd und der blonden Cheerleaderin war es Liebe auf den ersten Blick, die beiden scheinen unzertrennlich. Doch dann trifft sich Abby auf einmal heimlich mit dem Eishockey-Star der Eagles und auch Malcolm verbirgt etwas Entscheidendes vor seiner Freundin. Sind die Unterschiede zwischen den beiden doch zu groß? Oder gibt es eine Chance für die gemeinsame Zukunft, von der Malcolm und Abby träumen?Dies ist eine überarbeitete Neuauflage des bereits erschienenen Titels Wenn wir unser Geheimnis teilen.Weitere Titel dieser ReiheWenn ich deine Wahrheit kenne (ISBN: 9783987786716)Wenn ich auf dein Gewissen höre (ISBN: 9783987786631)Erste Leser:innenstimmen„In dieser Sports-Romance geht es um eine wundervolle Geschichte über Liebe und Vertrauen."„Die Dynamik zwischen Abigail und Malcolm ist so erfrischend anders!"„Die Zwei sind auf den ersten Blick ungleiche Partner, aber ihre Beziehung ist so authentisch und fesselnd."„Dieser Liebesroman ist eine einzige Achterbahnfahrt der Gefühle!"

GiovannaEverything I thought about my life was a lie and because of that, trust became non-existent for me. Then I met Declan. He pushed his way into my life, determined to prove to me that not everyone is a liar. He's a hockey player and we all know the reputation of hockey players. But I want to trust someone again...maybe he's the one?DeclanHockey has been my focus for as long as I can remember. The day I met Giovanna, my life changed. Hockey would always be my first love. But she would be my last. Something happened to her and she's afraid to trust me. But that's okay, I'll show her that I'm real. That we're real.

"Tallulah is smart, vivacious, and studying to be a marine biologist. She's also twenty-six and broke. So when Burgess, a battle-scarred hockey veteran and newly single dad, offers her a job as his live-in nanny, she jumps at the opportunity to get paid while living in a super fancy neighborhood and being around Lissa, his cool but introverted tween. Her tween charge isn't the only one who could use some help fitting in, though. According to, everyone except Burgess, he needs to get back on the dating scene, and adventurous Tallulah is just the girl to show him how. But as boundaries are slowly crossed and Burgess finds himself pulled between his daughter, who wants her parents back together, and his insane chemistry with Tallulah, a huge rift is formed, and Tallulah does the 'right' thing--breaks her own heart and walks away. Though Burgess knows it's for the best--he's too jaded, with too much baggage--a chance meeting, and a new push from his daughter, forces him to put everything on the line and fight to prove he learned his lessons well and is worthy of a happily ever after with Tallulah"--

Ein getradeter Spieler, ein Kinderheim und eine Liebe, die allen Widrigkeiten trotzt.Der Aufstieg im Profi-Baseball ist hart. Als einer der wenigen geouteten Spieler in der Liga ist Nick Dunlaps Weg steiniger als der der meisten anderen.Mitten in der Saison wird Nick, obwohl er den besten Schlagdurchschnitt des Teams hat, ausgetauscht. Jeder weiß, dass sein ,offenes Geheimnis' daran schuld ist.An seinem zweiten Tag in Columbus erklärt sich Nick bereit, eine gemeinnützige Organisation zu besuchen, deren Aufgabe es ist, Kinder und Familien zu beraten. Es werden Reden gehalten, Baseball-Bälle unterschrieben, und bevor der Tag zu Ende geht, lernt Nick Ethan kennen, einen verstörten achtjährigen Jungen, der seit Monaten nicht mehr gesprochen hat.Nicks Herz sehnt sich sofort danach, dem verlorenen Jungen zu helfen.Gleichzeitig aber lernt er auch Dr. André Martin kennen, einen französischen Psychiater mit wallendem salz-pfefferfarbenem Haar und einem freundlichen Lächeln. André gehört seit über zwanzig Jahren zu den Mitarbeitern der gemeinnützigen Organisation und zweifelt an Nicks Aufrichtigkeit, denn er hält ihn für einen Wichtigtuer, der nur auf Publicity aus ist.Bis Nick am nächsten Tag zurückkehrt...Buckeye Liebe unerwartetist die herzerwärmende Geschichte eines Mannes, der die Liebe an dem unerwartetsten Ort findet. In Buckeye Liebe unerwartet werden eine gefundene Familie, Schmerz/Komfort, eine Age-Gap-Romanze, Kinder in Not und vieles mehr behandelt.Hinweis: Es gibt Themen und Szenen, die das Leben von Kindern und Erwachsenen mit schwieriger Vergangenheit schildern. Einige überwinden ihre Herausforderungen, während andere damit zu kämpfen haben.

Did you know the first cup final at England's new national stadium built in the 1920s was between Downside FC and Wildwood Town in front of 100,000 spectators ? No ? Then read on."Sadness hung about him like a foggy halo. It pervaded and permeated the man, seeming to exude from his clothes and mingle with the rain that dripped from the almost unbelievable hat he carried his hand. He had come out of the black night like a visitant from another world.'My name, gentlemen,' he said in an accent strongly Scottish, 'is McPhee - Angus McPhee.' "So opens the novel. The directors of Downside F.C. - the worst team in the country - are taken aback by this strange character presenting himself for the post of trainer. Having no alternative they give him a try, but the dastardly manager, Horace Ovens, hates him, and bankruptcy threatens the club. But is there more to this eccentric ex-Tommy than meets the eye. He sets out to lick the team into shape and turn its fortunes around.Stanley Horler was the father of the football novel, The Great Game/McPhee is probably his best work.

David Vassall's father was an ex-England international centre-forward, so when David starts at Repington, there are high expectations for the school football team. In his trial match, however, despite having some natural talent as a footballer, he "funks" - chickens out of tackles - a big taboo in school culture.Vassall is villified - and falls foul of the bully Birtles. The irrepressible, charismatic McPhail, however, see more to the situation and takes Vassall in hand.Without a decent centre-forward, the house and school team look set to decline. Will the bullies, or Vassall and his few good friends, prevail?Stanley Horler was the father of the football novel, On the Ball! is one of his best.

A Paperback Original The beloved New York Times bestselling author of Birds of California hits it out of the park with this smart, sexy, thrilling take on the celebrity-athlete story?a funny, sizzling, ripped-from-the-headlines romance between an international pop star and a major league baseball player who thought his best days were behind him.

Jacob Walters is everyone's favorite wingman. He's handsome, smart, has a to-die-for laugh, and supports his friends with an unimaginable amount of strength-strength he'll need by the truckload to break through Lola's protective shield.She's been burned in the past, so the last thing she wants is the attention of a man who's infamous for flash-in-the-pan relationships.Lola McIntosh won't win a popularity contest anytime soon. She's beautiful, brash, and has no qualms telling people how it is-especially the clingy neurotic men who can't take the hint that she isn't a "dating" type of girl.Thank God no amount of attitude will stop her from discovering how much in common two clashing personalities can have when they fight against the odds.Fighting Jacob is a heartfelt new adult read that proves the strongest relationships are forged from their differences not their similarities. It has steamy moments and a hidden message about the fighter in all of us. Scroll up to one-click this witty, strangers-to-lovers romance! This book has no cliffhangers and can be read as a standalone, but spoilers will occur for Saving Noah.

Håndbold blev opfundet i Danmark, men alligevel skulle der gå 111 år, før det danske herrelandshold via EM i Norge vandt en international titel. Det var i 2008, og samme år gjorde en ung Mikkel Hansen sin entré på holdet. Siden er det bare gået opad og opad, og efter tre verdensmesterskaber på stribe – hvilket ingen anden nation nogensinde har præsteret – kan vores håndboldherrer i dag med rette kalde sig for verdens bedste. Denne bog går hele vejen tilbage til de første kast og klirrende ruder i Ordrup Latin- og Realskole, inden der via bl.a. det uventede VM-sølv i 1967, euforien ved VM i Danmark i 1978 og Bolsjedrengenes optur i 1980’erne rundes af med træner Nikolaj Jacobsens utrolige resultater med en trup af lutter verdensstjerner. Genoplev alle dramaerne, og se desuden, hvem et ekspertpanel kårer som Danmarks ti bedste spillere gennem tiderne.

Zwei Welten treffen aufeinander.Mehr braucht Mila nicht, um glücklich zu sein, zurückgezogen in ihrer Wohnung in Miami mit einer Tasse Tee und versunken in einem Liebesroman. Allem, was nicht in ihre heile Welt passt, geht sie aus dem Weg, so auch ihrem Nachbarn den MMA-Kämpfer Julian. Seinen Sport und seine Tattoos findet Mila angsteinflößend und so ist er ihr ein Dorn im Auge. Ihre Vorurteile bleiben, bis sich Julian als wahrer Held erweist und sie vor einem schrecklichen Schicksal bewahrt. Plötzlich sieht sie ihn mit anderen Augen. Es findet eine Veränderung in ihr statt, Mila wird mutiger, stärker und selbstbewusster und sie entwickelt nicht nur Gefühle für Julian, sondern auch für den Kampfsport MMA.Sports-RomanceSlow Burn, Bad Boy/Good Girl, Friends to Lovers

Blood doesn't always come first when you have a family like mine.Going to Prison for ten years should have made my feelings for her easier to handle... It hasn't. She became a drug, a real-life fantasy. She's my reason for survival. The day of my release, the last person I expected to see was the one person I needed to see the most, Macy. Will I be able to control my craving and need for her? Hearing what my brother, Jack has done to the woman I love causes my blood to boil. He will pay for all the pain he has caused and all the things he has made her do. I will kill him with my bare hands.