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At a suburban barbecue, a man slaps a child who is not his own. This event has a shocking ricochet effect on a group of people, mostly friends, who are directly or indirectly influenced by the incident. In this remarkable novel, Christos Tsiolkas turns his unflinching and all-seeing eye onto that which connects us all: the modern family and domestic life in the 21st century.

He’s the grumpy captain with everything to lose. She’s the PR problem he didn’t ask for. Hockey is my life. Always has been. As captain of the team, I’ve built my career on discipline, loyalty, and laser focus. But after a scandal tanks the franchise’s image, the owner relocates us to Driftwood Cove, a small sleepy Florida beach town. New name, new strategy. And a bubbly PR consultant hired to clean up the mess. Harbor Hayes.

If we live long enough, life will knock us around. Relationships will fail. Loved ones will die. Injury, illness and disease will all take their toll. Our suffering might seem unbearable at these times, but there is hope. The Reality Slap is a compassionate, wise and extremely practical guide to handling the anxiety, grief and suffering that inevitably follow such major life blows.

One of the first personal narratives written by an ex-slave, this is also one of the few written by a woman. Harriet Jacobs (1813-97) was enslaved, along with her family, in North Carolina under a ruthless master who sexually harassed her. After several failed escape attempts, and several years of hiding, she finally made her way North to freedom, where she was eventually reunited with her children. The book was published in 1861.

Hudson Hayes, star defenseman for the DC Stars, needs help. He's been looking for a private chef for months but keeps coming up short. With the NHL season starting and no prospects in sight, he's close to giving up. Madeline Galloway needs a job. Recently let go from her executive chef position in Las Vegas, she's desperate as can be when she reaches out to an old acquaintance about a possible job opportunity… in Washington, D.C. After hitting it off with her prospective employer, the blond hockey star who seems to have a heart of gold, she and her daughter, Lucy, make the move east.

Isabelle’s life was garbage. Then she got yeeted into Beaubinte—a stat-ridden fantasy hellpit where caves whisper loot me, the logs scream errors, and poison arrows count as handshakes. She was supposed to be a side character. Probably. Now her sneak stat won’t stop climbing, her fireballs keep committing war crimes, and the system is either sentient or just high on its own code. The prophecy’s glitched. The Citadel’s on fire. The gods are watching like it’s reality TV. Isabelle? Underdressed. Overleveled. Emotionally unavailable. Looting everything that isn’t nailed down.

In my defense, I thought the plane was going to crash. Otherwise, I never would have blurted out those embarrassing things to a perfect stranger. Did I mention he turned out to be a scorching hot superstar of professional hockey? But wait, there’s more. When the plane lands safely, I rush off, praying I’ll never have to face him again. My luck holds out for less than twenty-four hours, when I realize he’s a groomsman at the wedding I’m attending.

Morgan Winters wants an ordinary life: A job at a bookstore, an apartment she can barely afford, and a healthy amount of existential dread. Her brother (AKA "The Ruiner") ruins that when he shows up on her bedroom windowsill, transformed into a talking cat. He claims it's due to a date gone horribly wrong, but Morgan's not buying it. Still, when he begs her to take him to a witch who can change him back into a human, she reluctantly agrees. Family is family. When they arrive in Hollowbeck—a suspiciously small and suspiciously magical town—they find the witch. Only she's dead.

In a chilling exploration of a nearly forgotten chapter of history, Marcus Rediker delves into the dark depths of slave ships in the 18th century. In this widely praised history of an infamous institution, award-winning scholar Marcus Rediker shines a light into the darkest corners of the...

Insults are part of the fabric of daily life. But why do we insult each other? Why do insults cause us such pain? Can we do anything to prevent or lessen this pain? Most importantly, how can we overcome our inclination to insult others? In A Slap in the Face, William Irvine undertakes a wide-ranging investigation of insults, their history, the role they play in social relationships, and the science behind them. 

He doesn’t say much, but when he looks at her, it’s like she’s the only thing that’s ever made sense. A heart-melting instalove hockey romance where one look changes everything and fate doesn’t wait around. Nora Wilder isn’t looking for love. She’s too focused on launching her dream physical therapy clinic in small-town Maple Falls, where everyone knows your business and your coffee order. She likes plans, structure, and keeping her heart right where it’s safe. Then Ethan Ashford walks into her office. Quiet, brooding, and painfully gorgeous, the pro hockey defenseman ...

He’s willing to risk it all—but can she take the leap of faith? After a disastrous first date, quiet and cautious Aimee Sanders swore off love. But when fate intervenes, she finds herself repeatedly crossing paths with Theo Batiste, the town’s charming hockey star and notorious flirt. Theo sees something in Aimee that no one else does—a hidden spark beneath her shy exterior—and he's determined to win her heart. Aimee’s always lived by the rules, but when Theo begins leaving her love letters, whispering poems beneath her window, and confessing his feelings in the most unexpected ...

After my wife died from a rare form of cancer, sex was the last thing on my mind. Same with hockey, the other love of my life. Now, after 15 months of generally just feeling sorry for myself, I'm facing a steep uphill battle to get my ass in shape and play my way back onto the Chicago Aces. So I'm not looking for a relationship. Just sex. When I meet a sexy bridesmaid at my teammate's wedding, I decide to scratch that itch. A fling with Kendra Armstrong in her posh hotel room could be just what the trainer ordered. 

Hockey prodigy Caleb Mack might be the best defenseman in the NHL, but when it comes to interpersonal relationships, he’s never quite hit his stride. So when his new workout routine leads to an unexpected friendship, he’ll do anything to make sure he doesn’t lose her. Even if it means ignoring the sparks that light up the ring when they spar.

In a world demanding your constant attention, discover the unshakeable peace within. Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of modern life? Do you long for a refuge from the noise, a place of calm and clarity where you can reconnect with your true self? Inner Sanctuary is your guide to cultivating that inner peace. This book isn't about escaping the world, but about empowering you to engage with it more fully, effectively, and compassionately. Drawing on a blend of timeless wisdom and practical strategies, this book offers a step-by-step journey to help you: Tame the outer chaos:...

He was the star player of the 21st century. Now he’s the captive prize in a brutal past. Marcus Henderson lives and breathes hockey. As a top defenseman, he’s a king on the ice, his future written in multi-million dollar contracts. But one racist slur, one violent shove, and one impossible fall through time sends him crashing into the 1890s—a world of gaslight, cobblestones, and a brutal, primitive version of the sport he loves. Lost, injured, and a terrifying anomaly, Marcus is “rescued” by Arthur McDougall, a powerful and possessive Alpha who sees not a man, but a rare Omega to ...

In the early 1970's an upstart professional hockey league known as the World Hockey Association was formed to challenge the well-established and long-standing National Hockey League. The WHA set its sights on competing with the NHL for players, fans and dollars. The Minnesota Fighting Saints were one of the WHA’s original franchises, playing their games downtown St. Paul at the newly built Civic Center. They were the first major professional sports team to be based in St. Paul, at a time when Minnesota’s other major professional sports teams were based across town in Minneapolis. ...

Journalist Mark Manning has been successfully running his family's newspaper, The Dumont Daily Register, for several years now, and he sits on the board of two local companies, Quatro Press and Ashton Mills. So, when the respective CEOs of these companies discuss a merger, it is only natural that Manning be interested in the proceedings. What's more, Manning's lover Neil, an architect, is designing a new house for Ashton's CEO, Gillian Reece.

I might be at the top of my game, but a fresh start feels like the right move at this stage of my career. Joining the Lauderdale Knights has been a great decision, and I'm ready to win this city over. On opening night the crowd goes wild . . . and so does my slap shot. Knocking a fan unconscious wasn't the introduction I envisioned. Especially when I lay eyes on my gorgeous victim. Problem is . . . she's engaged.

Beautiful, confident, sexy Sara is ashamed of her deepest, darkest desire. She hates to admit it, but she can't stop fantasizing about a man who is strong enough to slap her during sex. When she finally can't stand repressing her need any longer, she meets a mysterious stranger who is willing to give her exactly what she craves. Warning: this story contains rough, hot sex between consenting adults!