Fitness Romance

An updated edition of the blockbuster best-selling leadership book that took America and the world by storm, two US Navy SEAL officers who led the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War demonstrate how to apply powerful leadership principles from the battlefield to business and life.

Are you tired of feeling f*cked up? If you are, Gary John Bishop has the answer. In this straightforward handbook, he gives you the tools and advice you need to demolish the slag weighing you down and become the truly unf--ked version of yourself. "Wake up to the miracle you are," he directs. "Here's what you've forgotten: You're a f--king miracle of being." It isn't other people that are standing in your way; it isn't even your circumstances that are blocking your ability to thrive. It's yourself and the negative self-talk you keep telling yourself.

What should we eat? It's a simple and fundamental question that still bewilders us despite a seemingly infinite amount of available information on which foods are best for our bodies. Scientists, dieticians, and even governments regularly publish research on the dangers of too much fat and sugar as well as on the benefits of exercise, and yet the global obesity crisis is only worsening. Most diet plans prove to be only short-term solutions, and few strategies work for everyone.

Behind the curtain of her happy on-screen persona, Valerie Bertinelli’s life has been no easy ride, especially when it comes to her own self-image and self-worth. She waged a war against herself for years, learning to equate her value to her appearance as a child star on One Day at a Time and punishing herself in order to fit into the unachievable Hollywood mold. She struggled to make her marriage to Eddie Van Halen—the true love of her life—work, despite all the rifts the rock-star lifestyle created between them.

When Janey Sweet, CEO of a couture wedding dress company, is photographed in the front row of a fashion show eating a bruffin - the delicious lovechild of a brioche and a muffin - her best friend and business partner, Beau, gives her an ultimatum: lose 30 pounds or lose your job. Sure, Janey has gained some weight since her divorce, and no, her beautifully cut trousers don't fit like they used to, so Janey throws herself headlong into the world of the fitness revolution.

My Cockpit. My Rules. Dex Jameson is an arrogant ass. It's my first day on the job as a stewardess working on a billionaire's private jet, and the cocky pilot is already trying to hit my landing strip. I've always had a thing for pilots, but this arrogant jerk is going to cure me of that. I can handle the looks. I can handle the comments. I can even handle the sexual invitation that he threw down between us. But when my boss makes us pretend that we're husband and wife during a business trip, my willpower starts to crumble away.

I never claimed to be great at yoga. It's strenuous and demands complete concentration. That's not too easy when an Alpha Male Shifter stud is your yoga instructor. A bear Shifter! Each class I'd do the best that I could despite my curves. Those gorgeous golden eyes. That strong, compassionate voice. I couldn't stop thinking about him. Sometimes I was sure he was speaking only to me. I kind of had a thing for him, if I'm being honest. But then I realized his attentions were elsewhere.

Leviathan Fitness is the favorite place of monsters, muscles, and a tentacled creature who can seduce even the hardest-to-win-over human. When parks department supervisor Reece Rollins decides to sign up for a triathlon, there are two things holding him back. One, his fear of monsters. Two, his sub-par swimming skills. At the urging of his sister's wolven mate, Reece joins Leviathan Fitness to train in the gym's Olympic-size swimming pool. After running into Reece at the pool, Cyrus offers to help Reece get ready to win the race.

Ollie is after the perfect body. That's the way to get the perfect boyfriend and the perfect life, right? Stuck in the same routine every day, Ollie is not expecting to fall for a man who does not conform to the gay ideals of perfection. Still, he's confident and sexy. Can Ollie get past what he thinks he wants to love what he needs? Jeremy is a man that knows what he wants. He has his sights on Ollie. Can he get Ollie to be okay with himself and let love in?

I once read that the important decisions we make in life aren't the ones we think are significant. It's the little ones. For me, I was standing outside a new gym in my neighborhood, latte in one hand and plenty of excuses in the other. But then I saw him. Tall, brown hair and golden eyes that told me he was a Shifter. Before I knew it, he'd ushered me into the gym and I was a member! I was eager to get in shape. A little too eager as it turned out. Luckily for me, another Shifter was there to help me in my compromised state.

Farrah Foley runs the way she runs her love life - too cautiously. She slows down just when it's time to fly. Getting dumped with no explanation by the love of her life, she's determined never to find herself in that position again. When Jude Farnesworth comes along, Farrah is intrigued but fears she can't compete with the kind of high-society women he meets in his town of Greenwich, Connecticut. Raised in Queens, she lives in the Bronx, where she runs with the Van Cortlandt Track Club.

In the vibrant city of Furwood, where the lights dance and the nightlife pulses, I, Milo, lead a quiet life as a janitor at the local gym. But beneath my timid exterior lies a burning desire to explore the world of BDSM. One fateful night, as I clean the gym floors, I encounter Asher, a dominant fox known for his commanding presence in Furwood's underground scene. Drawn to his confident aura, I confess my curiosity, and Asher becomes my guiding light into a world of pleasure and surrender. Together, we embark on a journey of self-discovery, exploring the depths of BDSM, pushing boundaries, ...

The scales of justice possess keen discernment, yet love never needed a final verdict to overcome. When a hometown parade explodes with violence targeted at obese onlookers, District Judge Ilie Walton is forced to team with former classmate Traynor Henning for a trial reduction program for the victims. None too pleased over the partnership with Tray, Ilie claims to remain blind to his Zac Efron good looks in the name of justice. As the fence lengthens and the pounds melt off volunteer participants, Tray’s devotion softens her resolve, launching a romantic partnership. When new evidence ...

Will there be more than one winner in this game? Imogen ist Cheerleaderin für die Cape Coral Tigers. Sie ist der Star des Teams und der beliebteste Gast auf jeder Studentenparty. Doch niemand ahnt, was sie hinter ihrer perfekten Fassade verbirgt. Ashton ist der Runningback der Footballmannschaft, und er ist es gewohnt, in die Offensive zu gehen. Der attraktive Spaßvogel ist ein absoluter Frauenheld und hat sich geschworen, niemals eine feste Beziehung einzugehen. Für ihn zählt nur der Sport.

Adriana erlebt in ihrer Kindheit Traumatisches, doch sie geht als starke Frau daraus hervor. Schon mit siebzehn gründet sie ein gefeiertes Fitnessunternehmen in New York. Alles scheint perfekt, bis Adriana ein Drohbrief erreicht, dem jedes Jahr ein weiterer folgen wird. Um Abstand zu gewinnen, beschließt sie, nach Traveler's Creek zurückzukehren, wo ihre Großeltern leben. Während Familie und Freunde zusammenrücken und alte Wunden heilen, kommt Adrianas Stalker immer näher. Aber diesmal ist sie bereit, sich zu verteidigen.

Adriana erlebt in ihrer Kindheit Traumatisches, doch sie geht als starke Frau daraus hervor. Schon mit siebzehn gründet sie ein gefeiertes Fitnessunternehmen in New York. Alles scheint perfekt, bis Adriana ein Drohbrief erreicht, dem jedes Jahr ein weiterer folgen wird. Um Abstand zu gewinnen, beschließt sie, nach Traveler’s Creek zurückzukehren, wo ihre Großeltern leben. Während Familie und Freunde zusammenrücken und alte Wunden heilen, kommt Adrianas Stalker immer näher. Aber diesmal ist sie bereit, sich zu verteidigen.