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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.

"He s my brother s biggest hockey rival...but he s bringing the heat for me."--

Step into the arena, where the roar of the crowd echoes and the hardwood glistens under the spotlight. Here, giants walk among mortals, defying physical limitations and leaving audiences breathless with their displays of athletic prowess and sheer basketball genius. In this realm, names like Larry Bird, Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant, and Shaquille O'Neal resonate with awe and admiration. Each player, with their own unique style and set of accomplishments, has etched their name into the annals of basketball history, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire generations of players and fans alike. This book embarks on a journey through these legendary figures' careers, exploring their remarkable achievements, fascinating statistics, and captivating stories. We delve into their statistical dominance, highlighting their individual strengths and contributions that made them champions on the court. But statistics only tell part of the story. We uncover rare facts and trivia, shedding light on their personalities, challenges, and triumphs that paint a vivid picture of each player's journey.

Wenn eine talentierte Eiskunstläuferin und der Star des Eishockeyteams aufeinandertreffen …Die romantische Sports-Romance vor Kanadas magischer Winterlandschaft geht weiterChloé kann es nicht fassen. Um ihre vermasselten Semesterprüfungen nachzuholen, schickt sie ihr Vater ausgerechnet an eine Uni in Kanada - an den Ort, an dem sie die größte Niederlage ihrer Eiskunstlaufkarriere erfahren hat. Um seine Erwartungen zu erfüllen, versucht Chloé sich auf die Uni zu konzentrieren. Als sie sich endlich wieder auf das Eis wagt, wird sie ausgerechnet von Ryan, dem äußerst attraktiven Star der College-Eishockeymannschaft, dabei erwischt. Völlig unerwartet schlägt er ihr einen Deal vor: Er hilft ihr dabei, ihre Angst vor den Sprüngen zu überwinden, wenn sie ihren Vater dazu bringt, die Eishockeymannschaft mit einem Sponsoring zu unterstützen. Chloé stimmt dem Angebot zu, auch wenn sie die Konsequenzen noch nicht erahnen kann - und schon gar nicht die in Form der Schmetterlinge, die jedes Mal wie wild in ihrem Bauch flattern, wenn ein gewisser Eishockeyspieler mit meerblauen Augen sie anlächelt …Weitere Titel dieser ReiheSpin my Heart (ISBN: 9783986379650)Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Die Autorin verbindet die Welt des Eiskunstlaufs und des Eishockeys auf wundervolle Weise. Absolute Empfehlung!"„Eine herzerwärmende Sports Romance über Selbstüberwindung und Liebe!"„Die Kulisse der kanadischen Universität und der Eissport verleihen dem College-Liebesroman eine erfrischende Atmosphäre."„Die Chemie zwischen Chloé und Ryan ist elektrisierend. Eine New Adult Story, die zeigt, dass Unterstützung und Mut wahre Wunder bewirken können."

Müssen sie in der Liebe verlieren, um das Spiel zu gewinnen?Die packende Sports Romance für Fans von LGBTQ+ RomanenOliver und Henry sind auf der Spitze ihrer Karrieren - als beste Freunde spielen sie mit den Portland Peaks die erfolgreichste NFL-Saison seit Jahren. Ihr Leben könnte kaum besser laufen, als ein paar unbedachte Worte die Gerüchte über eine geheime Liebesbeziehung zwischen ihnen befeuern. Von der Presse zerrissen und vom Spielfeld verbannt, versuchen sie sich gegenseitig Halt zu geben. Je mehr Zeit sie aber zusammen verbringen, desto verwirrter ist Oliver über seine Gefühle. Er denkt pausenlos daran, Henry zu küssen und auch Henry scheinen die verstohlenen Berührungen nicht kalt zu lassen. Doch ihren Gefühlen nachzugeben, würde sie beide ihre Karriere kosten - können sie auch dieses Spiel zusammen gewinnen?Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Aufregende und berührende Gay Love-Story im Football-Milieu."„Oliver und Henry sind zerrissen zwischen Liebe und Karriere. Und ich war gebannt bis zum Schluss!"„Steamy Page-Turner. Für alle, die es romantisch und heiß mögen."„Friends to lovers at its best. Ein sexy Vergnügen!"

Estou furioso com meus sentimentos por ela...Eles me prenderam todo esse tempo.Pode ter sido eu que fui embora, mas isso não significa que não sou mais assombrado por ela - pelo que fiz com ela.Mas fantasmas são assim... sempre voltam quando você menos espera.Minha irmã postiça foi um escape para minha dor, mas tudo mudou.Agora não tenho nada a perder.Se ela pensou que a odiei quando nos conhecemos, então está prestes a sofrer um choque.A fúria que senti nem se compara com a fúria que me consome agora.Posso estar vazio, mas vou mostrar a sensação a ela, ao tomar tudo o que tem... um pedaço doloroso de cada vez.

From Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY bestselling author Natasha Madison comesA brand new stand-alone enemies-to-lovers grumpy/sunshine sports romance.A spin-off from the Only One seriesVivienneI did the last thing I ever expected to do. I bought a boat. A beautiful boat that was all mine to spend the summer on.Only thing I was looking forward to was the calm being on the water brought me.A place where I wasn't a hockey dynasty princess or the only single girl of the family.What I wasn't looking forward to was the broody man in the boat next to me.XavierI was at the top of my game two years ago.Then it all came crashing down.I hung up my skates and vowed to never play again.I was good at hockey, but hockey was bad for me.I planned to spend my life on my boat with my dog.Alone. Happily alone.Until she came along.

Lola alias "Auf nackten Füßen zum Erfolg" alias Doña Quijota de Pies Descalzos al Éxito hat nun ein richtiges Ritterschwert aus Stahl und ist damit gewappnet, richtig in den Kampf und in neue Abenteuer zu ziehen. Zusammen mit ihrem neuen Schwert und ihrer neuen Schildknappin Sancha Anita, die eigentlich ihre Cousine Ana ist und mit Stolz Lolas Spitznamen und Lebensmotto "Auf nackten Füßen zum Erfolg" und die Leidenschaft für den Kampfsport teilt, stellt sie sich mit körperlicher und geistiger Kraft und Stärke und ihrer Leidenschaft für Kampfsport den großen Gefahren und fiesen Gegnern. Auf die zwei Caballeras de Pies Descalzos al Éxito (span. für "Ritterinnen auf nackten Füßen zum Erfolg") warten spannende Abenteuer, in die sie sich actionreich, schlagkräftig und kampferprobt stürzen. Dabei geraten die zwei Ritterinnen nicht nur an die Grenzen ihrer Kampfkunst, sondern auch an die Grenzen ihrer geistigen Fähigkeiten.

»Ich wollte nur den Kredit begleichen und nun stecke ich in einer Fake-Beziehung, die sich immer mehr zu echten Gefühlen wandelt.«Dalton Meyers, der Quarterback der Berkeley Bees, bringt auf dem Spielfeld Höchstleistung, doch sein skandalöses Privatleben stößt dem Club bitter auf. Die Lösung sehen daher alle in einer Fake-Freundin, um seinem Playboy-Image einen neuen Anstrich zu verleihen. Dies perfekte Frau für diese Aufgabe findet er in der unscheinbaren Cafébesitzerin Melissa, welche anfangs wenig begeistert von dem Deal scheint.Doch kaum, dass sie dem überheblichen Quarterback näher kommt, lernt sie auch seine andere Seite kennen und tiefere Gefühle kommen ins Spiel. Bis das Management plötzlich das Ende der Beziehung verkündet und ihre Verbindung abbricht. Kann Dalton dieses Desaster noch retten?

"An ambitious Harlem woman's husband upends her social climbing when he buys a Negro Leagues baseball team and appoints her as the team's business manager. Overnight, Effa Manley goes from 125th Street's civil rights champion to an interloper in the boys' club that is professional baseball. Navigating her way through gentlemen's agreement contracts, the very public flirtatious antics of superstar Satchel Paige, and a sports world that would much rather see this woman back in her 'place' at home, Effa ultimately whips her team, the Newark Eagles, into the Negro Leagues Champions of 1946"--

This is the discreet release of 'Now and Forever: A Love Story Collection' (September 2023)Six standalone pieces of contemporary romantic fiction set in the Philippines.Breathtaking, compelling and unforgettable tales of love, with unique characters who will keep your heart captive long after the last page is turned.A dark angel. A shadow assassin.A street racer. A sports superstar.A trailblazing visionary. A fearless wanderer.FOREVER LOVEA Short Story Collection

Knoxville Coyotes football heartthrob Cohen Miller is my brother's best friend. Now, he's the man posing as my fake boyfriend. Simple, right? Wrong.I thought my luck couldn't get worse than when my long-term boyfriend publicly dumped me. Wrong again. Now, my ex is dating my cousin, and our friend group is embarking on an annual ski trip.Desperate to save face, I beg Cohen to pretend to like me. To bluff wanting me. To lay it on thick to convince my friends that I'm not heartbroken or hurt. I'm not damaged goods. That I have, in fact, moved on.But during the trip, things change. Cohen's longing glances make my heart race. His casual, familiar touches stir up new feelings. And his kiss? His kiss makes me yearn for things I've never experienced before.Toss in one bed, an epic snowstorm, and a gossip circle a mile wide, and I'm praying we don't fumble our fake relationship.

Enjoy this steamy badboy, sports romance....He's a badass driver on the race track, but then... so am I.For one night, Arianna Pierce, allowed herself to be seduced and distracted, something she couldn't afford right now. But oh... was it worth every second and sensation. Breaking barriers as the first African American woman race car driver on her team, she's up against racing's top driver. Kamden "Kash" Coleman. He might have distracted her in bed, but on the race track, she's determined show him who's the boss.Kash's life in rife with chaos. Ariana is a distraction and a pleasure he can't allow, whilst dealing with career pressures, problems with his ex, and the possibility that he might just become a dad. If he wants to prove his worth to his team, it's time to get his head in the race and his heart in the right place.Refuel is a fast-paced, sexy, sports romance. You'll be scooped up into a world of racing, whilst cheering on Arianna and Kash to not only win the race, but to win each other's hearts.

After spending my life in the shadows, all I ever wanted was to feel special, to be seen.So, when the hottest guy on our hockey team decides he wants me, I'm shocked, and thrilled.Until a player from a rival team challenges my boyfriend to a bet-and wins.Oh, did I mention I'm the prize.For one solid month I belong to the enemy.Except it's hard to think of him as the enemy when he showers me with tender touches, soft kisses, and shows me what it's really like to feel special, to be seen.How could I not fall for a guy like that?But, when our thirty days end, and the enemy proves to be the man I've always needed, I'm faced with an unsettling truth-it's possible he's the only one who doesn't believe it.Was I nothing more than a pawn in a game of hate?

"Poppy Benjamin, Media Relations Director of Syracuse's storied NFL team, the Bobcats, fought tooth and nail for her career. Ever since her intern season fifteen years ago, it's been nothing but early mornings, late nights, barely-dodged inappropriate advances, and relationships lost with partners who didn't get it. That's why Poppy relies on the Women Against Groping Shitheads, a support network that knows her far better than her own family. In-house counsel for an NBA team, a celebrated reporter--all of the W.A.G.S. are high-ranking women in sports who need a release from the indignities and frustrations that come with navigating the ultimate boys' club. But on the very same morning that Poppy's legendary head coach is found dead in his home, five notes threatening tell the truth or pay the consequences hit the W.A.G.S. like 300-pound linebackers. Who's aware of the little group they've tried their best to keep under wraps, and what reason would they have to threaten it? As long-buried secrets are brought to light, Poppy is forced to revisit a dangerous mistake from the start of her career that puts everything she's built at risk"--

USA Today Bestselling author Brooke O'Brien brings all the hate-to-love feels in this rivals to lovers, small town college football romance.Football players are treated like royalty in our small town, which makes Beckham Carver their king. And as the new quarterback of the Braysen Bulldogs, he's also my boyfriend's biggest rival.Add that to the list of reasons I should stay far away from him.But when my truck breaks down, Beckham makes me an offer I can't refuse: He'll repair my pickup in exchange for me tutoring him.I have only one stipulation-no one, including my boyfriend, can find out.The more I try to convince myself and Beckham that I hate him, the more he pushes my buttons to prove me wrong.Worse, the lines we've drawn between us blur as we spend more time together. And when my relationship comes crashing down around me, I almost forget why I couldn't stand him all along.If I've learned one thing about Beckham Carver, it's that he always gets what he wants...... and now, he's set his sights on me.The Rivals We Hate features the following tropes: rivals to lovers, sports/football, boyfriend's rival, reformed player, hate to want you, touch her and I'll hurt you, and small college town.

Søger du efter måder at forbedre din løbetræning? Eller er du helt ny inden for løb og vil gerne starte din løberejse bedst muligt?Bogen “Bæredygtigt løberliv” er din guide til at få et sundt og stærkt løberliv, så krop og motivation kan holde hele livet.Du bliver i bogen introduceret for viden om løb, fysiologi, løbeteknik og motivation, men får også konkrete løbeprogrammer til løbere på alle niveauer. Med baggrund i Max Boderskovs akademiske baggrund samt mange års erfaring med løb og løbetræning bindes praksis sammen med nyeste viden.Målet med bogen er at hjælpe dig med at finde ud af, hvordan du tilpasser løbetræningen til din egen unikke rejse, så du får et langt og bæredygtigt løberliv.

"I should be focusing on my game--not on falling for my gorgeous, grumpy roommate...especially since she's already left me once. Sebastian. It's my final season to prove myself before the MLB draft. The last thing I need is a distraction--and especially not one as tantalizing as Mia di Angelo. She's the drop-dead gorgeous astrophysicist-in-training who ditched me the moment I wanted to take us from casual to committed. Yeah. Ouch. But when she needs somewhere to stay for the summer... well, I offer her my place. Being roommates shouldn't be so hard. Not distracting at all. Not the least bit challenging... Mia. I have two goals this summer: get into a study abroad program and get over golden baseball god Sebastian Miller-Callahan. Doesn't mean it's easy to stop thinking about him, but he deserves better than a prickly, career-focused girl like me. Our futures can't be more different. The last thing I need is to play roommates with the only man who can set my body ablaze. And all the feelings I've tried to pretend I never had? They come rushing back far too strong for either of us to ignore."--!cproviced by publisher.

An emotional and angsty hockey romance from USA Today and WSJ bestselling author L A Cotton.Are you ready to fall in love with a Laker?When Connor Morgan wants something, he goes after it and doesn't stop until he gets it.Enter Ella Henshaw.She's the love of his life. Beautiful. Loyal. He has their future all mapped out.When Ella watches Connor take a nasty hit on the ice, she prays it isn't going to ruin his final season with the Lakers.Or compromise his shot at going pro.He's Lakeshore U's favorite defenseman.She's everything he's ever wanted, and the only girl he wants by his side.Can Ella help Connor find the strength and determination he needs to recover?Or will she be unable to save him from slipping beneath the ice?*Beneath the Ice is an 85,000-word standalone novel set in the Lakeshore U series.

It's the aftermath of the events from The Broken Grit: Wrestling from the Past novel; Alex, "The British Invader," is the world champion and is still talked about amongst his fans after the chair shot that was heard around the world against Chang Chen Haung in Madison Square Garden on April 15, 2020. Now, it's 2021, A tragic death sends shockwaves through the wrestling community and Alex has decided to put The British Invader mask away for good, wrestle unmasked, and try to be at peace with his traumatic past; but the pressure is on as Alex is provoked to step inside the ring to go up against dangerous and psychopath maniac professional wrestling legend, Mason Carter. Due to Mason's obsessive jealously, he has never forgotten or got over the April 15th match, but this mad man will do anything to get Alex's attention. Alex's career goes downhill fast due to Mason's dangerous mind games. But some unlikely alliances form to stop the mayhem and carnage. Alex has tough decisions to make, but his girlfriend and support system, Bridget, warns him that stepping into the ring with Mason will only bring further devastation. Can Alex recover from his own spiralling mental health and put The British Invader mask on one more time to put a stop to the psychotic legend? Will an unexpected new superstar rise up to stand by The British Invader's side? Or will Mason Carter rule the ring as the new world champion?

USA Today Bestselling author Brooke O'Brien brings all the hate-to-love feels in this rivals to lovers, small town college football romance.Football players are treated like royalty in our small town, which makes Beckham Carver their king. And as the new quarterback of the Braysen Bulldogs, he's also my boyfriend's biggest rival.Add that to the list of reasons I should stay far away from him.But when my truck breaks down, Beckham makes me an offer I can't refuse: He'll repair my pickup in exchange for me tutoring him.I have only one stipulation-no one, including my boyfriend, can find out.The more I try to convince myself and Beckham that I hate him, the more he pushes my buttons to prove me wrong.Worse, the lines we've drawn between us blur as we spend more time together. And when my relationship comes crashing down around me, I almost forget why I couldn't stand him all along.If I've learned one thing about Beckham Carver, it's that he always gets what he wants...... and now, he's set his sights on me.The Rivals We Hate features the following tropes: rivals to lovers, sports/football, boyfriend's rival, reformed player, hate to want you, touch her and I'll hurt you, and small college town.

The team's new PR Manager is supposed to monitor his personal life, not flip it upside-down...Extroverted and charming hockey player Dean Oakley gets into lots of mischief off the ice.But the team has a strict new Public Relations Manager, Serena, and she is ready to dictate everything Dean does.Not willing to let her control his life, Dean needs to think up a new strategy... and his first goal is to get her to break her own rules. Serena wants to prove herself as the new Public Relations Manager of the Seattle Blades hockey team.But it's not even the end of her first day and she already knows that mischievous hockey player Dean Oakley is going to make her job difficult.Now she needs to decide what's more important: her career or her complicated feelings for him. If you love spicy hockey romance then grab "Dean" and start reading today!

Nathan McKenzie had been with the Richmond Cougars NRL team all his life, and for the past six years, he'd been their captain.Time on his career was fast running out, but there was still one goal he hadn't achieved...He'd never played in a grand final, let alone won the coveted Proven-Summons Trophy.His desire to hold the coveted trophy over his head was strong. His determination was even stronger.Would Nathan take his team all the way, or would fate intervene in the form of a TryAngel?

LilyI had my whole life planned, and it didn't include dating a handsome hockey player who never believed in true love.We ended things before our feelings got too strong, but it was too late. I promised myself I wouldn't look back. Then, I got unexpected news and decided to handle it alone. But one day, he comes back into my life...EthanI got my sister's rival pregnant. Neither of us was ready for a big commitment. It started to mess with my mind and hurt my hockey career. What I never expected was having to fight for her love. I let her leave me once, but this time, I won't let her go.

From the gutter to the stars...It's been five years since the Breakers and I got back together.Five years since we opened our club, Twisted Bullet.Five years of laughter, love, passion, and a home with each other.It's been the best years of my life.I wouldn't change it for the world.And yet...Something fundamental has been missing.Performing together.So when the chance arises we take it.How could we not?Dance is what brought us together, our first love.Are you ready for our encore?Then sit back and enjoy the show.Step back into the world of Pen and her Breakers in this extended epilogue of 75k + words.Filled to the brim with laughter, love, tears, passion and some of your favourite characters from the spin-off series', this is going to be one hell of a performance you won't want to miss.

An emotional and angsty grumpy x sunshine hockey romance from USA Today and WSJ bestselling author L A Cotton. Are you ready to fall in love with a Laker?When Harper Dixon discovers her father is the Lakeshore U Lakers new assistant coach, she wonders if her life can get any worse.Enter Mason Steele.Arrogant. Cold. With enough ice around his heart to freeze anyone who gets too close.When Mason proposes one night to exorcise the fiery attraction between them, the last thing he expects is to wake up to an empty bed the next morning.Or to find himself unable to get his new coach's daughter out of his thoughts.He's Lakeshore U's broody left winger with the weight of the world on his shoulders.She's vivacious, persistent, and has puck bunny written all over her.Can Mason stick to his biggest rule and keep Harper out of his head-and his bed?Or will she be able to prove to him that sometimes skating on thin ice is worth the risk?* On Thin Ice is a 93,000-word standalone novel set in the Lakeshore U series. It is recommended for readers 18+

Not all silence is golden.Twelve years ago, I escaped a life I hated for a life I didn't deserve.I was one of the lucky ones.From invisible foster child to pro hockey superstar, I vowed to move on, leaving behind my small-town life and everyone in it.But luck doesn't last forever, and now it's all catching up with me.After a favor propels me back into my old world, I'm forced to live with the one person who could ruin me.The girl who can't remember. The girl I never forgot.The woman I need to stay away from-my beautiful nightmare.Buttercup... Willow.For years she's haunted my dreams, and if she ever remembered me, I'd be haunting hers.I need to push her away. I need to make her hate me. Only it's not that simple. The more time we spend together, the harder it is to deny the pull between us.I want her. I crave her.But if she ever discovers my secrets, it will destroy her.Destroy me.Destroy us.What's worse...I can't even bring myself to regret it.And if my luck hasn't run dry, maybe she'll never remember.NOTE: THIS BOOK ENDS ON A CLIFFHANGER.The Sound of Silence is book one of the Symphony of Sound Duet and contains adult language and themes. This dual POV small town forced proximity romantic suspense is full of angst, emotion and heart and must be read in order.For a list of potential triggers, please visit Katherine's website www.katherinejayauthor.com

Historien om de danske håndboldkvinder er fyldt med op- og nedture. Bunden blev nået i 1987, da Dansk Håndbold Forbund i ramme alvor ville nedlægge A-landsholdet for i stedet at bruge alle pengene på herrerne. ‘Livet er for kort til kvindehåndbold’, lød argumentet, mens alle syntes at have glemt de flotte sølvmedaljer fra VM i 1962. En sponsor reddede landsholdet, og som modreaktion opstod de jernhårde ladies, der etablerede sig som et af de stærkeste hold nogensinde og vandt titel på titel med det temperamentsfulde geni Anja Andersen som frontfigur. Senere tog en ny generation over med OL-guld som højdepunktet i 2004, og nu står et nyt kuld klar til at føre Danmark videre blandt de bedste i verden. Få den store fortælling, og kom bag alle dramaerne i denne bog, der også portrætterer Danmarks bedste spillere.

Everything comes at a cost. Is love worth the price?They say I've got it all. But half my identity is a mystery.When I'm traded to Pittsburgh's pro soccer team, I know I need to solve the secret of my origins.I just need to stay focused on my game in the meantime.Easier said than done.I had to go and meet a woman who's just not that into me, and I can't get her out of my head.Lucy Nelson is so fierce. She's raising her kid on her own and working hard to build a future...as part of the coaching staff for my team. She's got priorities and apparently they don't include a cocky soccer player, no matter how charming I try to be.As far as Lucy's concerned, I'm only good for one thing.But I'm a midfielder. I'm used to playing offense and defense. I'm not afraid of Lucy's baggage, especially with backup from a trio of brothers I didn't know I had.Beautiful Game is a stand-alone contemporary sports romance with crackling tension and sizzling passion. If you love meddling side characters, secret siblings, and single moms who finally find trust, you'll swoon for this installment of the Stag Brothers series.