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Blitzing Emily: A Love and Football Novel (Love And Football Ser. #1)
Par Julie Brannagh. 2014
All's fair in Love and Football . . .Emily Hamilton doesn't trust men. She's much more comfortable playing the romantic…
lead in front of a packed house onstage than in her own life. So when NFL star and alluring ladies' man Brandon McKenna acts as her personal white knight, she has no illusions that he'll stick around. However, a misunderstanding with the press throws them together in a fake engagement that yields unexpected (and breathtaking) benefits.Every time Brandon calls her "Sugar," Emily almost believes he's playing for keeps—not just to score. Can she let down her defenses and get her own happily ever after?Intent to Kill: A Novel of Suspense
Par James Grippando. 2009
The New York Times-bestselling author delivers a “tight, twisty thriller . . . Hums along like a sizzling fastball thrown straight and sure”…
(Providence Journal-Bulletin).Bestselling author James Grippando is back with a gripping stand-alone thriller. Intent to Kill electrifies from the first inning on—as a fallen baseball star-turned-sports radio “shock jock” tries to expose a conspiracy and outwit a killer. Crackling with Grippando’s trademark suspense, inventive plotting, and unforgettable characters, Intent to Kill is a grand slam from the author Nelson DeMille calls, “A very intense and ingenious storyteller.”“This book has it all: sports, crime, money, and romance . . . It’s a delight.” —The Charleston Post & Courier“A fine stand-alone thriller . . . Grippando readers who know him mostly from the Swyteck series may find themselves thinking: wow, this guy is really good.” —Booklist“Intent to Kill is one of those rare ‘WOW’ books. The characters are tightly defined; the mystery is just that—a very good mystery that will knock your socks off—along with a soupçon of romance, and a smooth and mesmerizing narrative.” —Fresh FictionInterference (Arthur A Levine Novel Bks.)
Par Kay Honeyman. 2016
Friday Night Lights meets Jane Austen's Emma in this wonderful novel about a big election, big games, the big state…
of Texas, and a little romance.As a Congressman's daughter in Washington, D.C., Kate Hamilton is good at getting what she wants -- what some people might call "interfering." But when her family moves to West Texas so her dad can run in a special election, Kate encounters some difficulties that test all her political skills. None of her matchmaking efforts go according to plan. Her father's campaign gets off to a rough start. A pro tip for moving to Texas: Don't slam the star quarterback's hand in a door. And whenever Kate messes up, the irritatingly right (and handsome) Hunter Price is there to witness it. But Kate has determination and a good heart, and with all her political savvy -- and a little clever interference -- she'll figure out what it takes to make Red Dirt home. Terrifically funny and sweetly romantic, with whip-crack dialogue and a wise perspective on growing up, Interference is the perfect next read for fans of Jenny Han, Huntley Fitzpatrick, Elizabeth Eulberg, or Sarah Dessen.If You're Reading This (Arthur A Levine Novel Bks.)
Par Trent Reedy. 2014
From the author of Words in the Dust and Divided We Fall: A heartwarming book about a son reconnecting with…
the father he lost in Afghanistan.Mike was seven when his father was killed in mysterious circumstances in Afghanistan. Eight years later, the family still hasn't recovered: Mike's mom is overworked and overprotective; his younger sister Mary feels no connection to the father she barely remembers; and in his quest to be "the man of the family," Mike knows he's missing out on everyday high school life. Then, out of the blue, Mike receives a letter from his father -- the first of a series Dad wrote in Afghanistan, just in case he didn't come home, meant to share some wisdom with his son on the eve of Mike's 16th birthday. As the letters come in, Mike revels in spending time with his dad again, and takes his encouragement to try new things -- to go out for the football team, and ask out the beautiful Isma. But who's been keeping the letters all these years? And how did Dad actually die? As the answers to these mysteries are revealed, Mike and his family find a way to heal and move forward at last.Cualquier tiempo muerto pasado
Par Pablo Lolaso. 2022
Vuelve Pablo Lolaso con la esperada continuación de Antes todo esto era campo atrás. «Lolaso escribe de deportes como sino…
fueran deportes, sino pura vida entre dos rodajas de humor.»Juan Gómez-Jurado, autor de Reina roja Con el inesperado final de Antes todo esto era campo atrás a Pablo se le resolvieron muchas dudas sobre su pasado y presente mientras que, al mismo tiempo, se le abría un horizonte que todavía no sabe muy bien cómo afrontar. En esta segunda parte de la saga Pablo vuelve a hacerse cargo de ese equipo de mierda que tantas frustraciones, carcajadas y amor le dio en la sorprendente temporada anterior, pero esta vez con un fin, con un plan que iremos descubriendo poco a poco. Su delirante manera de manejar este equipo de baloncesto seguirá siendo el hilo a través del cual se vaya deshojando una historia que puede tener su origen en cualquier tiempo muerto del pasado. Junto con Mavi, la árbitra con la que mantiene una relación afectivo-sexual, y con la compañía de ese heterogéneo grupo de personas a los que entrena, tratará de ponerse en paz consigo mismo y con sus fantasmas.Flashbacks de su época de jugador y un intenso viaje a Estados Unidos le ayudarán a entender qué está pasando en el mundo del baloncesto para que todo esté tan cambiado y solo él parezca darse cuenta. Reseñas:«Un contraataque distópico que regresa al futuro para ajustar cuentas entre la vida y los sueños. Un jeroglífico de salvación resuelto sobre la bocina y en la cornisa del thriller.»Faustino Sáez, El País «Tras sorprender con su primera novela, lo vuelve a hacer. Una verdadera historia de baloncestoque engancha y atrapa como una buena defensa individual. Pasarás un buen rato leyéndolo. Garantizado.»Gigantes del Basket «Una divertida creación con el baloncesto como excusa en la que Lolaso da continuidad al curioso entrenador protagonista ya en su primera novela.»La RazónFantasma (Track #1)
Par Jason Reynolds. 2016
Now available in Spanish! A National Book Award Finalist for Young People&’s Literature Nominated as one of America&’s best-loved novels…
by PBS&’s The Great American Read Ghost wants to be the fastest sprinter on his elite middle school track team, but his past is slowing him down in this first electrifying novel of the acclaimed Track series from Newbery honoree Jason Reynolds.Ghost. Lu. Patina. Sunny. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds with personalities that are explosive when they clash. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track team—a team that could qualify them for the Junior Olympics if they can get their acts together. They all have a lot to lose, but they also have a lot to prove, not only to each other, but to themselves. Running. That&’s all Ghost (real name Castle Cranshaw) has ever known. But Ghost has been running for the wrong reasons—it all started with running away from his father, who, when Ghost was a very little boy, chased him and his mother through their apartment, then down the street, with a loaded gun, aiming to kill. Since then, Ghost has been the one causing problems—and running away from them—until he meets Coach, an ex-Olympic Medalist who sees something in Ghost: crazy natural talent. If Ghost can stay on track, literally and figuratively, he could be the best sprinter in the city. Can Ghost harness his raw talent for speed, or will his past finally catch up to him?A Face in the Crowd
Par Stephen King, Stewart O'Nan. 2012
The writing team that delivered the bestselling Faithful, about the 2004 Red Sox championship season, takes readers to the ballpark…
again, and to a world beyond in this baseball tale with a twist from master storyteller Stephen King.Dean Evers, an elderly widower, sits in front of the television with nothing better to do than waste his leftover evenings watching baseball. It’s Rays/Mariners, and David Price is breezing through the line-up. Suddenly, in a seat a few rows up beyond the batter, Evers sees the face of someone from decades past, someone who shouldn’t be at the ballgame, shouldn’t be on the planet. And so begins a parade of people from Evers’s past, all of them occupying that seat behind home plate. Until one day Dean Evers sees someone even eerier….Facing the Giants
Par Eric Wilson, Stephen Kendrick, Alex Kendrick. 2007
From the makers of Overcomer and Fireproof comes the inspirational novelization of the runaway hit movie Facing the Giants. It&’s been six years without a winning…
season, and Coach Grant Taylor&’s job is on the line. Unless the Shiloh Christian Eagles turn things around—and fast—he&’s history. Unfortunately, their leading scorer has just left for a rival school and the team has lost its drive. The pressure is on, and the stakes are high.On the home front, things aren&’t much better for Grant. His house is falling apart. His old clunker of a car keeps dying, and the coach and his wife have been unsuccessful in their attempts to start a family.But God is on the move—in many ways.When Grant receives a message from an unexpected visitor, he searches for a stronger purpose for his football team. When faced with unbelievable odds, Grant and his Shiloh Eagles must rise above their fear and step up to their greatest test of strength and courage. Full-length inspirational contemporary readNovelization of the Kendrick brothers&’ film Facing the GiantsIncludes bonus materials and letters from the Kendrick brothersHis Baby Agenda (Billionaires and Babies #75)
Par Katherine Garbera. 2016
A nanny. A single father. A love stronger than revenge? Only from USA TODAY bestselling author Katherine Garbera! Ten years ago,…
someone framed him for murder. Kingsley Buchanan lost everything, including Gabriella de la Cruz. Now the billionaire is back to settle old scores. But he must protect his child. Kingsley needs Gabias a nanny for his son. But Gabi is no longer a naive girl. She's a businesswoman with needs of her own. The only thing that hasn't changed: her hunger for Kingsley. But Gabi won't risk her heart on a man she can't trustunless she can convince him that love is more powerful than revengePound for Pound: A Novel
Par F. Toole. 2006
Following his remarkable fiction debut, Rope Burns, author F. X. Toole's Pound for Pound is a big, brawny novel of…
honor, perseverance, family, and forgiveness, set in towns where violence is the norm and success stories take on an almost mythic importance. It is the story of Dan Cooley, an aging, legendary Los Angeles trainer, who takes on Chicky Garza, a troubled young fighter hungry for glory in the notoriously corrupt San Antonio boxing circuit. Written in the masterful style that has earned the author glowing comparisons to Ernest Hemingway, Raymond Carver, and Frank McCourt, this unforgettable posthumous novel celebrates a unique and powerful bond, and the courage that overcomes insurmountable obstacles in and out of the ring.The Beartown Trilogy Ebook Collection: Beartown, Us Against You and The Winners
Par Fredrik Backman. 2021
Rediscover this “lyrical look at how a community heals, how families recover, and how individuals grow” (The Washington Post) with…
the complete Beartown trilogy in one unputdownable ebook from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Fredrik Backman. In the “beautifully told” (The New York Times Book Review) Beartown—which inspired the HBO series of the same name—a small town obsessed with the local junior hockey team is rocked by a shocking act of violence. As accusations and rumors fly, the town must grapple with its identity as never before. Tensions rise when it’s rumored that the Beartown hockey team will be disbanded in Us Against You. The entire future of the team and the town hinges on an upcoming game that could change everything forever. Finally, the series that “deftly explores recovery and rebirth” (Us Weekly) comes to an evocative conclusion with The Winners. In the two years since the events of Beartown, the residents must face difficult questions and determine just want they are willing to sacrifice for their home.Rushing Amy: A Love And Football Novel (Love Football #2)
Par Julie Brannagh. 2014
Julie Brannagh's sparkling and romantic Love and Football series continues!For Amy Hamilton, only three Fs matter: Family, Football, and Flowers.…
It might be nice to find someone to share Forever with, too, but right now she's working double overtime while she gets her flower shop off the ground. The last thing she needs or wants is a distraction … or help, for that matter. Especially in the form of gorgeous and aggravatingly arrogant ex-NFL star Matt Stephens.Matt lives by a playbook—his playbook. He never thought his toughest opponent would come in the form of a stunning florist with a stubborn streak to match his own. Since meeting her in the bar after her sister's wedding, he's known there's something between them. After she refuses—again and again—to go out with him, Matt will do anything to win her heart … But will Amy, who has everything to lose, let the clock run out on the one-yard line?Hidden Love
Par Carole Mortimer. 1982
Re-read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author CaroleMortimerCompletely infatuated with successful pro-tennis player Nick St. Clare, Rachel offersno…
resistance to his sinful seduction. But when their unbridled passion results in apregnancy, Nick insists that Rachel marry him—no heir of his will be without a father!Rachel knows their marriage is one of convenience, yet the incendiary heat between themstill burns bright! But with Nick off traveling the world, how can she convince herhusband that there's more to their marriage than just a baby? Originally published in 1982A Man's Got to Have a Hobby: Long Summers with my Dad
Par William McInnes. 2005
William McInnes' bestselling memoir, A Man's Got To Have A Hobby, takes us back to the long summer holidays of…
the 1960s and 70s, and the last of the baby-boomer childhoods. William writes with humour and affection about his family, and especially his mum and dad, who talked to the TV set and enjoyed life in their house near the bay.William McInnes is a talented writer and a natural storyteller. A tail-end baby boomer, he recalls summer holidays that seemed to go on forever, when he and his mates would walk down to fish in the bay; a time when the Aussie battler stood as the local Labor candidate and looked out for his mates; and a time when the whole family would rush into the lounge room to watch a new commercial on TV.He writes about his father - a strong character who talks to the furniture, dances with William's mother in the kitchen, and spends his free time fixing up the house and doing the best for his family. In William's writing you can hear his father speaking and listen to his mother singing.This is a book about people who aren't famous but should be. It's about cane toads and families, love and hope and fear, laughter, death and life. Most of all, it is a realistic, down-to-earth book by a man who had a great time growing up. His warmth and humour come through on every page. This Australian memoir tells of a time that will be familiar to many readers and a delight for all.'McInnes applies a deft touch to a swag of recollections, shaping a yarn that should be listed with the national treasures' - The Courier Mail 'This will make you laugh till you cry' - The Age'A perfect balance between humour, humility, seriousness and light, laughter and tears' - Sunday TelegraphPatina: Ghost; Patina; Sunny; Lu (Track #2)
Par Jason Reynolds. 2017
A newbie to the track team, Patina must learn to rely on her teammates as she tries to outrun her…
personal demons in this New York Times bestselling follow-up to the National Book Award finalist Ghost by New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds.Ghost. Lu. Patina. Sunny. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds with personalities that are explosive when they clash. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track team—a team that could qualify them for the Junior Olympics if they can get their acts together. They all have a lot to lose, but they also have a lot to prove, not only to each other, but to themselves. Patina, or Patty, runs like a flash. She runs for many reasons—to escape the taunts from the kids at the fancy-schmancy new school she&’s been sent to ever since she and her little sister had to stop living with their mom. She runs from the reason WHY she&’s not able to live with her &“real&” mom anymore: her mom has The Sugar, and Patty is terrified that the disease that took her mom&’s legs will one day take her away forever. And so Patty&’s also running for her mom, who can&’t. But can you ever really run away from any of this? As the stress builds, it&’s building up a pretty bad attitude as well. Coach won&’t tolerate bad attitude. No day, no way. And now he wants Patty to run relay…where you have to depend on other people? How&’s she going to do THAT?Carrie Soto Is Back: A Novel
Par Taylor Jenkins Reid. 2022
NATIONAL BESTSELLERNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn this powerful novel about the cost of greatness, a legendary athlete attempts a comeback when…
the world considers her past her prime--from the New York Times bestselling author of Malibu Rising.Carrie Soto is fierce, and her determination to win at any cost has not made her popular. But by the time she retires from tennis, she is the best player the world has ever seen. She has shattered every record and claimed twenty Grand Slam titles. And if you ask Carrie, she is entitled to every one. She sacrificed nearly everything to become the best, with her father, Javier, as her coach. A former champion himself, Javier has trained her since the age of two.But six years after her retirement, Carrie finds herself sitting in the stands of the 1994 US Open, watching her record be taken from her by a brutal, stunning player named Nicki Chan.At thirty-seven years old, Carrie makes the monumental decision to come out of retirement and be coached by her father for one last year in an attempt to reclaim her record. Even if the sports media says that they never liked the "Battle-Axe" anyway. Even if her body doesn&’t move as fast as it did. And even if it means swallowing her pride to train with a man she once almost opened her heart to: Bowe Huntley. Like her, he has something to prove before he gives up the game forever.In spite of it all, Carrie Soto is back, for one epic final season. In this riveting and unforgettable novel, Taylor Jenkins Reid tells her most vulnerable, emotional story yet.In this arranged marriage, falling for the wrong brother leads to aroyal romance! Now that her family will rule Alma,…
Bella Montoro is acandidate for a royal wedding. But the Miami-born free spirit won't bea pawn in her father's power plays. Though he matches her with an oilbaron's son, the princess has a preference for his twin brother, JamesRowling. Long the Rowling black sheep, James is notorious for his waywith the ladies. Could it be that the soccer star has met his match inBella? Or will his reputation—and a little surprise—stand in the wayof a happy future together? Be sure to read the other sizzling and scandalous stories in theDynasties: The Montoros series, only from Harlequin®Desire!MINDING HER BOSS'S BUSINESS by USA TODAY bestsellerJanice MaynardCARRYING A KING'S CHILD by USA TODAY Katherine Garbera SEDUCED BY THE SPARE HEIR by Andrea LaurenceMAID FOR A MAGNATE by Jules BennettA ROYAL TEMPTATION by USA TODAY bestseller CharleneSandsThe Necessary Hunger: A Novel
Par Nina Revoyr. 2019
A Stevo's Book Reviews on the Internet "Best of the Bunch" Fiction Pick"High school basketball player Nancy Takahiro's future is…
uncertain. She's courted by recruiters from various colleges, but isn't sure where she'll go once high school ends. But when her father moves in with the mother of her friend and basketball rival Raina Webber, Nancy's life gets a little more complicated."--Bustle, included in "15 Sapphic Romances to Cozy Up With This Valentine's Day""Revoyr's The Necessary Hunger is absolutely pioneering: it may be the first work by an out, queer Asian American writer to be published out of a major press AND for that work to include a major queer Asian American lesbian courtship plot. The interracial dynamics and high school sporting plot all make for an engaging work, one well worthy of retaining in print forever!"--Asian American Literature Fans"[Revoyr's] characters are diverse and full of vulnerabilities, passion, and drive, and it is commendable to see a gay, Asian-American, female athlete as the protagonist...All in all, the story is worth reading to experience the racial tensions and teenage gay love and angst in a city that is growing restless."--The Eclectic ReviewPraise for the original edition of The Necessary Hunger:"The Necessary Hunger is the kind of irresistible read you start on the subway at six p.m. on the way home from work and keep plowing through until you’ve turned the last page...It beats with the pulse of life...American writers dealing with race relations tend to focus on black-white or Asian-white situations; Revoyr has the imagination to depict racial issues in which whites are not the reference point."--Time Magazine"Quietly intimate, vigorously honest, and uniquely American...Tough and tender without a single false note."--Kirkus Reviews"Revoyr triumphs in blending many complex issues, including urban poverty and violence, adolescent sexuality, and the vitality of basketball, without losing sight of her characters. She creates a family, in all senses of the word, of characters who are complex, admirable, and aggravating; readers will root for them on and off the court."--Detroit Free Press"A wholesome coming-of-age novel about two high school basketball stars, Revoyr's debut is a meditation on consuming passion and a reflection on lost opportunities...The basketball action, which builds climactically, honors the split-second timing and excitement of the game. Revoyr also evokes the feel of contemporary LA, capturing crackheads, gang-bangers, and car-jackings in sharp, street-smart dialogue."--Publishers WeeklyThe Necessary Hunger follows two basketball stars--Nancy Takahiro and Raina Webber--and several of their friends through their last year of high school. For some of them, their senior year will be full of glory, and the anticipation of college. For others, however, stranded in an inner-city Los Angeles neighborhood that promises little in the way of opportunity, it will mark not only the end of their time in school but also the end of their hope.As Nancy and Raina both prepare to leave the urban neighborhood that has nurtured them, they find themselves looking toward a future that is no longer easily defined. The Necessary Hunger is about families, friendship, racial identity, and young people who are nearing adulthood in a dangerous and challenging world. It is about sports as a means of salvation, about the nature of competition, and ultimately about the various kinds of love.Our reissue of The Necessary Hunger includes a new introduction by Lynell George, and a new afterword by Nina Revoyr.Check & Mate
Par Ali Hazelwood. 2023
In this clever and swoonworthy YA debut from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life&’s moving…
pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart.Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts nowadays; after the sport led to the destruction of her family four years earlier, Mallory&’s focus is on her mom, her sisters, and the dead-end job that keeps the lights on. That is, until she begrudgingly agrees to play in one last charity tournament and inadvertently wipes the board with notorious &“Kingkiller&” Nolan Sawyer: current world champion and reigning Bad Boy of chess.Nolan&’s loss to an unknown rook-ie shocks everyone. What&’s even more confusing? His desire to cross pawns again. What kind of gambit is Nolan playing? The smart move would be to walk away. Resign. Game over. But Mallory&’s victory opens the door to sorely needed cash-prizes and despite everything, she can&’t help feeling drawn to the enigmatic strategist....As she rockets up the ranks, Mallory struggles to keep her family safely separated from the game that wrecked it in the first place. And as her love for the sport she so desperately wanted to hate begins to rekindle, Mallory quickly realizes that the games aren&’t only on the board, the spotlight is brighter than she imagined, and the competition can be fierce (-ly attractive. And intelligent…and infuriating…)Where Is My Mind?: A Children's Picture Book
Par Black Francis, Alex Eben Meyer. 1988
Black Francis's cult classic song from Pixies' album Surfer Rosa is brought to life as a whimsical adventure story in…
this vibrant picture book. "Where is my mind? Where is my mind? Way out in th