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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

When Kenny's anger problem gets out of control, his father signs him up for karate lessons. But even in karate class, Kenny can't get a grip on his temper. He's getting a reputation for being angry. With help from his karate teacher, will Kenny be able to calm down long enough to focus and win?

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—...

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.

Anna, Brittany, and Jasmine have a problem: their school cancelled the girls' soccer team. They have to join the team at their arch rival school! They're not happy about it, but they're glad they get to play. The girls on their new team, though, aren't exactly welcoming. Will Anna, Brittany, and Jasmine ever feel at home?

“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 ...

In Beyond Toughness, Toni Bold introduces the game-changing approach top athletes use to transcend “mental toughness.” By cultivating flow state and leveraging powerful tools like somatic mindfulness, this guide empowers young athletes to unleash peak performance and find the zone that turns good into unstoppable.

The night that changes everything in Andy's life begins as a great time. His basketball team wins a big game, and he and his best friend have some cold brews stashed in the car, just waiting for the rolling party to begin. Nothing anyone can say or do afterwards will convince Andy that what happens next isn't his fault.

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 ...

Inside this essential coaching blueprint, you'll discover a treasure trove of actionable strategies designed to ignite that winning fire in every player. Learn how to: Forge the bedrock of mental toughness: Implement a coach's blueprint for developing advanced cognitive appraisal, elite emotional regulation, unwavering behavioral persistence, and superior self-efficacy in your team. Cultivate an indomitable growth mindset: Equip your players to embrace challenges, learn from setbacks, and relentlessly pursue improvement. Master composure under pressure: Provide practical solutions to help ...

It's never too late to chase your dreams: Before she discovered running, Nita Sweeney was 49-years-old, chronically depressed, occasionally manic, and unable to jog for more than 60 seconds at a time. Using exercise, Nita discovered an inner strength she didn't know she possessed, and with the help of her canine companion, she found herself on the way to completing her first marathon. In her memoir, Sweeney shares how she overcame emotional and physical challenges to finish the race and come back from the brink.

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.

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. ...

All our lives they treated us like brother and sister, but our hearts knew the truth. Annelise is one of the most straitlaced, overachieving, perfect-at-everything snobs with whom I’ve ever had the unfortunate luck to share breathing space. She hates me as much as I hate her. Just because we share a couple of half-sisters doesn’t mean we have to like each other. But every holiday and birthday and family event has forced us to exist in the same room! Miss Perfect and The Troublemaker. Then three weeks stuck together at a beach house changes everything, especially our hearts. Who would ...

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, ...