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Pru Schuyler presents Book 6 in the Nighthawks series.

Following a successful afternoon at Beverley races, Jack and Cam, a pair of Malton-based apprentice jockeys, head for a big night out in Scarborough. They return to their digs confused and unable to recall much about their evening on the town. So, nothing strange there! But within days, one has uncharacteristically sought to throw a race, and the other collides with a trainer while riding work on the Wold gallops. The racing authorities come sniffing around, sensing something is amiss. Suddenly, both their race-riding careers are in jeopardy.

Neun Jahre Schweigen – doch ein Anruf und der Blick in die Augen seines achtjährigen Sohns genügen, um die Vergangenheit mit voller Wucht zurückzuholen. Kelly: Ich hatte schon immer ein furchtbar schlechtes Timing. Doch Camden kurz nach seiner Verlobung anzurufen und ihm zu sagen, dass unser gemeinsamer Sohn ihn kennenlernen möchte? Nach fast neun Jahren, in denen er nicht einmal wusste, dass er einen Sohn hat? Das ist der unangefochtene Weltrekord in schlechtem Timing! Doch Camden kurz nach seiner Verlobung anzurufen und ihm zu sagen, dass unser gemeinsamer Sohn ihn kennenlernen möchte?

Renee: Ich bin meiner großen Liebe nach Amerika gefolgt. Mein Studium in Harvard ist alles, was von meinem Traum noch über ist. Der Rest? Ist nach dem medienwirksamen Betrug meines Ex Geschichte. Dann laufe ich in den arrogantesten Mann, der mir in meinem ganzen Leben begegnet ist. Und er ist auch noch Profisportler so wie mein Ex. Chase: Mein Leben besteht aus Football, noch mehr Football und Frauen. Als Starquarterback genieße ich alle Aspekte meines Lebens. Niemals hätte ich gedacht, dass ausgerechnet der Zusammenstoß mit einer zierlichen Blondine mein Leben auf den Kopf stellen wird.

Elys Gray ist wie Toastbrot. Durchschnittlich und im Gegensatz zu ihren berühmten Eltern und erfolgreichem Bruder überhaupt nichts Besonderes. Ihr Liebesleben ist verflucht (ziemlich sicher die Schuld einer rachsüchtigen Voodoo-Priesterin), und die Chefin der TV-Produktionsfirma, für die sie arbeitet, mehr als unbeeindruckt von ihr (ziemlich sicher ihre eigene Schuld). Was sie braucht, ist eine Pause von ihrem Privatleben und eine fantastische Idee für eine Dating-Show.

They were once rising stars. A decade later, three swimmers again face the challenge of qualifying for the Games in the midst of a brutal economic recession and geopolitical turmoil. As Olympic Trials approach, the dream remains the same—but the stakes have changed.

This universally acclaimed one person play written by Eddie Frierson is based on the life and writings of Baseball Hall of Fame and New York Giants Pitching legend Christy Mathewson. In a time when Giants walked the earth and roamed the Polo Grounds, none was more honored than than the great Christy Mathewson -- the quiet, educated man who lifted the then rowdy world of baseball into gentlemanliness. A scholar, athlete and soldier, Mathewson was the man who changed the game of baseball and the course of our nation in the first decade of the last century.

Jeremy Knox is no stranger to damage control, but his last season on an Exy court is off to a disastrous start. The relentless crusade against his newest teammate threatens the haven he and his friends have worked so hard to build. He promised Jean a fun senior year, but tragedy and ugly truths make every step forward an uphill fight.

Baseball sleuth Adam Wallace finds himself on two seemingly independent quests. The Hall of Fame asks him to research the details of the very first Congressional Baseball Game -- now an annual charitable event in the nation's capital -- for a new exhibit on baseball and politics. And the Commissioner of Baseball asks him to examine the newly legitimized relationship between Major League Baseball and companies that facilitate gambling on the games. His tasks have more in common than he had realized, and neither leads quite where he had expected.

Finn O’Reilly doesn’t follow rules. But even he knows you don’t hook up with the coach’s daughter. She was a one-night mistake he’d make a thousand times over. He knew she’d bolt. He just didn’t expect her to ghost him completely. And he definitely didn’t expect her to show up again…pregnant. Jessica Novak doesn’t lose control. Not in the boardroom. Not on the ice. And definitely not with a grinning, cocky forward who specializes in bad decisions and worse timing. But one night in Montreal, she let go—and let him in. Now he’s back in her orbit.

My brother warned me. Don’t touch Branch Best. They might be teammates and best friends, but Branch is a heartbreaker. The smirk. The swagger. His playboy reputation is well earned. So obviously, I was drawn to the red flag like a wide receiver to an end zone.

A fictional tale about a seasoned professional MMA fighter's last shot at gold, while life keeps raising obstacles in his path to a worthy legacy.

On the final day of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, 27-year-old amateur Andy Rollins finds himself in the unlikeliest of positions: tied for the lead, walking the fairways of his childhood dreams, and carrying far more than just his clubs. Waiting beyond the ropes is Bobby Rollins—Andy’s father, mentor, and biggest fan—battling a terminal illness but determined to witness one final round. What unfolds over eighteen iconic holes is more than a championship pursuit; it’s a moving portrait of a father and son reckoning with time, memory, and the unspoken bond that has carried them both.

Nach einem Unfall in den Bergen glaubt Elory, dass Joe, der Mann, der sie gerettet hat, ihr verstorbener Ehemann ist. Joe, Goalie der Ice Wolves, versucht zunächst, sie aufzuklären, doch die Ärztin warnt ihn, Elory nicht weiter aufzuwühlen. Als Elory schließlich erkennt, wer Joe wirklich ist, droht ihre junge Liebe zu zerbrechen.

Siden barndommen på Sardinien har det været Paolos drøm at blive jockey og deltage i det årlige, traditionsrige hestevæddeløb Palio di Siena. Matteo, en desillusioneret ung mand fra et helt andet miljø, er kommet til Siena for at overvære løbet. Mødet med Paolos mod og styrke før, under og efter væddeløbet danner en hård kontrast til Matteos tilværelse og giver ham meget at tænke på.

He was a Pop Warner coach with no pedigree—never supposed to get the job. Now he’s one win away from the top of college football. Mayer Casal didn’t come from the coaching ranks. He came from suburban sidelines, calling plays for Pop Warner teams and a high school program where he teaches, collecting a pathetic paycheck that barely covered gas to practice. Suddenly, he’s offered the job of a lifetime: head coach at Leiland University, an FBS, Division 1 football program in a major conference. A schematic genius and brilliant leader, Mayer doesn’t know how to lose.

Venture into a hard-hitting world of spiking adrenaline, tempered fear, and life-or-death stakes. With stories from award-winning authors and former fighters, Fighting Words brings you the best in combat sports fiction.

Eishockeyprofi Mika McKiernan lebt nach einer strikten Regel: länger als eine Nacht bleibt er bei keiner Frau. Aufgrund seiner schmerzhaften Vergangenheit kommen tiefere Gefühle für den Bad Boy nicht in Frage. Das ändert sich allerdings schlagartig, als er sich nach einer seiner Bettgeschichten nackt auf Josies Balkon flüchtet. Die hilfsbereite Krankenschwester verdreht dem sonst so abgebrühten Mika derart den Kopf, dass er sich sogar auf eine Freundschaft einlassen würde, nur um ihr nahe zu sein.

The Sandlot Legacy: Chronicles of Youth and Baseball, an award-winning tale, invites you into a world where dreams are woven into reality through determination, resilience, and the transformative spirit of baseball. Journey alongside our protagonist, Jack Thompson, a dreamer undeterred by skeptics who dares to reach for the stars against all odds. This beautifully penned narrative unearths the profound power of mentorship, encapsulated in the bond between Jack and his mentor, Mr. Davis. Their relationship shines a spotlight on how an act of belief can catalyze someone to achieve their dreams.

Eddie Fitzgerald never imagined he would do anything but follow in his father’s footsteps as a star ballplayer. However, when his baseball dreams did not pan out, he resigned himself to an ordinary existence. After several years, the Seattle native moved to Long Island when his wife received a lucrative job offer.

Mount Panorama in Bathurst, Australia, was the track that made his father a legend. Now, Bill Watson must overcome more than just his own fears as he and his family face adversity and sudden loss. A tale of rising again and again, this multigenerational story of heroism, love, and loss takes listeners on an edge-of-your-seat journey into the world of auto racing, the family we meet along the way, and the trials we must navigate...all while racing at 200 mph.

Graham Wilson is a 30-something recreational hockey player who decides to follow a long-held desire to become a goaltender. His transition is both comedic and inspiring as he seeks to challenge himself in the midst of a mundane life. When his team's regular goalie leaves, Graham steps unsteadily into the crease, causing conflict on a team that is used to winning. Graham's journey is a microcosm of life. Humor, inspiration, camaraderie, love, and spite all make their appearances both on and off the ice as Graham struggles to learn what truly is All That Counts.

Iris Marshall never wanted to be anything more than what she is—an official for the European League of (American) Football. So, why had she said yes to being a courier for the CIA? She’s not sure, especially when it lands her in an international thriller that has her on the run from a killer. And worse, the person she’s on the run with? Arrogant, bossy, playboy Hudson Bly, a football player and the last person on Earth she wants to go into hiding with.

Hockey goalies are known to be obsessive—but none more so than my ex’s brother. I just didn’t expect to be on the receiving end of his dark possessive streak.

It's 1996, and Mighty Casey Morgan is back in Mudville—this time with a schtick of a different sort. The former all-star first baseman, jilted by the team he carried on his back for 15 seasons, now rules the AM talk show airwaves.

When Sloane’s life starts to unravel, Salchester Rovers’ new hire, Ella Carmichael, helps her pick up the pieces. But as the lines between their professional and personal lives blur, tensions surface. Now, Sloane’s goal of helping the team win the league and FA Cup has a significant addition: winning Ella’s heart. If you love women’s football, you’ll adore this blistering summer blockbuster oozing with goals, desire, and scorching first kisses. An irresistible romance about the beautiful game!

Max Best is not living his—ahem—best life. His job's a drag, his home's a shooting gallery, his hopes are nil, and lately, even his beloved game of football has devolved from a chaotic, ecstatic delight into a cold, calculating equation complete with stats, tech terms, and mindless lingo. But then Max rescues a mysterious old man from a mugging. "Nick" seems friendly enough . . . until he innocently asks his savior, "Would you sell your soul to be a top football manager?" Naturally, Max says yes, and in that instant, everything changes.

18 Holes is a unique collection of short stories; one for each of the 18 holes that make up a round of golf. The stories reflect the fact that golf is far more than a game. From death and glory through to love and valor, 18 Holes captures life itself as much as a sport that challenges and delights so many.

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Meet Miss Cortez, a woman with Down syndrome who dreams of playing in the NBA.... She wants to defeat all the negative stigma that comes with disabilities.