Emotion Sports

Love is the riskiest play of all. Ty Morales transferred schools for a clean slate—and found it on the ice, where his talent speaks louder than whispers about his past. But when he's paired with Nate Adler, a gifted but closeted teammate with everything to lose, sparks fly where they shouldn’t. Nate has one rule. No distractions. No feelings. Hockey is his only plan. But Ty is a complication he didn’t see coming—a soft smile, a sharper wit, and a heart Nate can’t ignore, even when it threatens everything. As chemistry on the ice turns into something harder to deny off it, both ...

The only thing more brutal than a body check is falling for the one man who can end your career. A Steamy MM Enemies to Lovers Hockey Romance featuring a Grumpy Veteran Captain and the Sunshine Rookie who's after his job. Full of forced proximity, high-stakes action, and a hard-won happily ever after. Liam "Sully" Sullivan is the heart, soul, and ticking time bomb of the Brooklyn Blades. As team captain, his legendary career is on thin ice, his temper is wearing thin, and the trade deadline is breathing down his neck. He’s built walls around his heart for a reason, and he's not about to ...

Moses and Troy Horne here. Your mental-toughness guides! We know exactly how you feel. If you are reading this, you probably have a young athlete who struggles with in-game stress and maybe even sports performance anxiety. That is why this version was mostly written by Moses. As of the time of the writing of this book, Moses Horne is a 15-year-old elite athlete who can talk directly about the triumphs and struggles of working toward being mentally tough. This is the only book that I know of with input from an actual young athlete.

I knew I'd ruffle feathers, but the day I walked into Rockport High, I had no idea the cheap shots that were to follow. You see, the Ballers and I have a history. They play basketball. I play basketball. But they hate that I play basketball as good as them. And the only thing they hate more than that, is me. That's right. I'm a girl, and I. Can. Play. Make no mistake about it. The Ballers can do their worst, but I will earn a spot on the RHS boys' team. This is my last resort to make a name for myself, and I can't let them interfere.

Next-door enemies. Accidental co-parents. And a kiss we can’t take back. I have zero patience for cocky men. So of course, the universe pairs me with NFL star Travis Wolfe. He’s all muscle, mood, and maddening smirks. Exactly the type I swore off years ago. We’re supposed to co-parent his little sister after the unthinkable. We mostly co-argue. He calls me uptight. I call him a walking ego in sweatpants. I leave Post-It notes with passive-aggressive instructions. But then there’s the night we don’t fight. The night we kiss like we’ve been waiting for it. The night I forget why I...

Dana and the rest of the Raiders gymnastics team must learn how to deal with their biggest rivals, the Superiors. When the Superiors don't play fair, the Raiders learn a valuable lesson in sportsmanship.

Fallen baseball superstar Caleb Knox thought his career—and his life—were over. One mistake on the field cost him everything. Now he’s back in Cedar Falls, the hometown he left behind, hoping to lay low and heal. Enter Zoey Palmer—his childhood best friend turned no-nonsense physical therapist. The girl whose heart he once broke is now the woman assigned to put him back together. To quiet the gossip and save his shattered image, Caleb proposes a fake relationship. But behind every staged smile and stolen kiss, their old chemistry reignites hotter than ever. In a town that remembers ...

Knocked Up Trouble She’s off-limits. Untouchable. His coach’s daughter. And Kane Maddox has already had her—hot, hard, and unforgettable. Callie Thorne knows trouble when she sees it, and Kane is the definition. Boston’s hockey bad boy, king of fines and scandals, and now… her biggest mistake. One night in New York was supposed to stay there. But now she’s pregnant. And Kane? He’s not letting her go. With the team watching, the press circling, and her father ready to explode, Callie has to decide if Kane is worth the risk. Because Kane isn’t just fighting for the season—...

ON THE LINE – Three Novels of Courage, Passion, and Second Chances Dive into a world where the stakes are sky-high, the passion is undeniable, and love is the ultimate game-changer. This collection brings together three unforgettable, emotionally charged gay sports romances, each set against the electrifying backdrop of professional athletics, where every victory is hard-won and the greatest risk isn’t on the field, but in the heart. In Fourth and Goal, iconic quarterback Evan Marshall has a perfect arm and a perfectly constructed life—until a documentary reunites him with Jimmy ...

He guards the net with ice in his veins. But when he falls, I’m the only one who can put him back together. Lukas Eriksson is the Wolves’ legendary goalie—thirty-four, untouchable, unshakable, and colder than the rink he rules. Until the night he collapses mid-game and suddenly I’m the rookie medic forced to keep him alive. He hates needing anyone. I hate arrogant athletes who think rules don’t apply to them. So why can’t I stop thinking about him? Every rehab session turns into a battle of wills. Every stare feels like a dare. Until one argument breaks wide open into something ...

Kylie We met on our first day of school. He defended me when other boys started laughing at me. He fought with them, saying it was inappropriate to talk to a lady like that. He was a real gentleman, even at the age of six. I fell in love right away. But I knew he'd never love me back. That's why I agreed to move abroad. Too bad, it didn't help me to forget about him. Tyler I tried to kiss her, but she rejected me. I started dating other girls, but she never got jealous. I hated myself for not being able to stop loving her. Even after almost a year without her, I still missed her. My father ...

New research indicates that crows are among the brightest animals in the world. And professor of Wildlife Science at the University of Washington John Marzluff has done some of the most extraordinary research on crows, which has been featured in the New York Times, National Geographic, and the Chicago Tribune, as well as on NPR and PBS. Now he teams up with artist and fellow naturalist Tony Angell to offer an in-depth look at these incredible creatures - in a book that is brimming with surprises.

What does it take to overcome challenges, conquer fears, embrace leadership, harness mentor wisdom and achieve greatness—not just in sports, but in life? In Game Changers, Dan Gold presents the powerful stories of extraordinary athletes who defied the odds, broke barriers and achieved the seemingly impossible. Filled with electrifying moments, timeless lessons and practical tools, these stories inspire teens to unlock their potential and face challenges with courage, resilience and confidence.

A stripper as my fake date to convince Dad I’m qualified to run his billion-dollar company? If my dad hands Carmichael Chemicals to Matthews-the-Monkey, the misogynistic snake will kill my life’s work—the Clean Water for Veterans initiative. But Daddy thinks I’m not CEO material, because I’m happily single. My brother suggests I bring his hockey-star best friend as my fake date to the upcoming executive retreat. Clock is ticking. I’ve got no choice but to ride out this BS. When I meet Ken Branch right outside Dad’s mansion, ready to walk in holding hands, my stomach drops. ...

“Love at First Flush.” Perfect title if our love story ever becomes a book. I met Ivy when she was hiding from her ex and I was dodging my mother. Before I even saw her face, I was hooked—by her innocence, her laugh, the way she saw me beneath the cocky armor. Not the hockey star, not the Whitmore name. Me. The connection was real. Our hookup was electric. When her smug ex mocked her, I blurted out: “I’m her fiancé.” And just like that, we were fake engaged for the rest of the trip. Every challenge we tackled together made it harder to pretend. When I told my sister I fell for ...

I never thought I'd wake up in Jake O’Connor’s bed—MLB’s brooding captain, protective single dad, and the one man I can’t afford to want. A man in a black mask pulls me close at the Valentine’s Day Ball. His piercing green eyes lock on mine, his touch sparking heat through silk. By dawn, the mask is gone, and I realize I hooked up with Jake, Titans’ most untouchable star. After my shock wears off, Jake makes an offer: a fake engagement to clean up his image, protect his son, and save his career. In return, he’ll help rebuild the career I lost. No feelings. No risks. Yeah, ...

He drives like he has a death wish. She designs like she’s afraid to breathe. They were never meant to share a zip code, let alone a hotel room. Reno Chance is the shark of the Formula 1 grid. He’s aggressive, cynical, and faster than physics should allow. He doesn't do relationships. He doesn't do "soft." But when his ex-girlfriend announces she’s marrying his biggest rival, Reno needs a defense strategy fast. He doesn't need a date; he needs a human shield. Trix Sterling is a spatial architect who creates order out of chaos. She was hired to turn the Apex Martin motorhome into a Zen...

Karate is the most important thing in Aliyah’s life. It allows her to fight–and she’s good at that. It also makes her feel like a winner. Nothing is more important to Aliyah than taking down an opponent, especially if it’s her main rival, Suma. Things soon change with the arrival of a new student, Zoya, who also happens to be Suma’s little sister. Aliyah sees something familiar in Zoya–an anger and aggression that reminds Aliyah of herself. Upon the request of Suma, and with the approval of the sensei, Aliyah agrees to train Zoya.

I won a $620,000,000 lottery. Big enough to buy a third of Congress. But what to do when the life I've always dreamed of can't include the man I love? Finally, all my fantasies can come true: 1. Text my boss "I QUIT!" (all caps). 2. Walk into Fairwick High's 10th anniversary looking successful (not terrified). 3. Get the hell out and live life out of a suitcase. My bestie suggests bringing her brother to the reunion as my fake fiancé. “You’re a smart engineer, but as an NHL star, Ashton knows gold-diggers and bullies.” I agree. Because I stutter (and get wet) every time I imagine Ash...

It's always been just me and my girl, Stanley Puck. Now I'm fake engaged to a fierce vet who hates me, to win a team dog contest. And winning isn't about the $100,000 prize anymore. It's about her. Everyone knows me as the hockey star with the Instagram-famous golden retriever. They see the matching sunglasses, the cocky smile, the perfect life. They think they know my story. They don't. When I enter dog show competitions, it's not for the cameras. I have my reasons. What I don't have is time for distractions—especially not a sexy small-town vet. Morgan Bailey. With her rescue dog, ...