Best of
Sports-And-Games

2019

Shots Not Taken


Nicole Falls - 2019
    After personal setbacks placed barriers in his path to professional basketball superstardom, he took to approaching life with the motto “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”. Following his passions leads him to an opportunity of a lifetime, but he is in need of a slight bit of assistance to achieve his goal. Enter Jayde Turner, a smart-mouthed, straight shooter who is grappling with her own set of roadblocks that are in her path as she tries to achieve her childhood dream of becoming a popular country singer. Moving from her tiny hometown in rural Tennessee to Nashville was supposed to be the major key to her success, but instead she consistently faces narrow-minded individuals and stereotyping based on her appearance. A common interest and shared goal eventually causes Nikolas and Jayde’s paths to converge. Both of them are operating with a single-minded focus that is consistently detoured by the underlying current of…undeniable chemistry between them. The further along the road they travel, the more their individual goals morph into a singular focus—maintaining their sanity and connection in a world that constantly threatens both. Set in “The Athens of the South” Nashville, Tennessee, The “Nymphs & Trojans” series is a sports romance collaboration by Nicole Falls and Alexandra Warren that follows two fictional professional basketball franchises - the Nashville Nymphs Women’s Team and the Tennessee Trojans Men’s Team.

Can't Block My Love


Xavier Neal - 2019
    After all, no matter how well they do or don't do, they are the university's most important athletes.However, when Remington Ronald Rutledge the 3rd, lands himself on the new head coach's bad side, which threatens his chances of playing for the season, he finds himself striking an unusual deal with a blast from his past he can barely remember.Did she always wear these glasses?Was her hair always this curly?Has she always had a smile that makes him wanna smile?What happens when the bad boy who makes all the rules is forced to play by someone else's?Can this good-looking goalie let love score, or will blocking it be the biggest mistake of his life?

Endgame


Tiye Love - 2019
    Zoe Broussard has always been a no-nonsense, play by the rules woman until she meets her new client. From the moment the impossibly gorgeous Michael Carson walks into her office, she finds herself dangerously drawn to him and irrevocably hooked. Michael is an NFL quarterback with a multimillion-dollar contract and a penchant for breaking hearts. He’s used to getting what he wants, and he’s determined to tempt his hot new therapist into exploring the obvious passion between them. Even though there’s another man in her life. Can Zoe resist Michael’s charms and her growing feelings for him? More importantly, is she willing to risk everything for a man who may not be there tomorrow?

Something Real


Aja Cole - 2019
    A cautious graphic designer who lets her pride make her agree to a crazy engagement… Add the undeniable chemistry that’s between the two of them, and what could possibly go wrong? Or maybe...right? Shayla So there I was. Minding my business at my temporary job and ignoring the morning after soreness from getting dic*** down. And then he walked in. The same he that just walked out my front door this morning... The same he whose name I didn’t even know until a few minutes before he left... Funny how these things go, eh? Something Real contains a lovable cast of characters, a generous heaping of spice and a dash of sweet; the first standalone centering around Atlanta’s new hockey team and the fun that comes with them. Trust me, this is a fake engagement love story that you don’t want to miss!

Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji, Volume 1


Nobuyuki Fukumoto - 2019
    One day, ne'er-do-well Kaiji Itou's shiftless existence is suddenly rattled by a visit from the yakuza. Burdened by debt and resentment, Kaiji is coerced into gambling for his worthless life. As the stakes grow higher and the rules become increasingly more bizarre, Kaiji must finally take the future into his own hands! Legendary mangaka Nobuyuki Fukumoto finally makes his English-language debut. The inspiration for the infamous anime by the same name and the Netflix live-action film Animal World takes readers into the dark side of Japan's post-bubble economic society by thrusting them into a world of debt, debauchery, and delusion.

Game On! 2020


Scholastic Inc. - 2019
    All games featured in Game On! 2020 are rated T for Teen or younger, keeping it appropriate for young gamers.

A Boy Called Bob: Becomes an AFL Footballer


Bob Murphy - 2019
    He’s a little scrawny, a little scruffy, and he likes to sniff footballs (weird). But he has the game in his veins and he’s determined to be one of the greats, like his hero from the mighty Tigers, Matthew Richardson.And he will be! But not without a few misadventures first … His older brother and sister are the worst, he has a major crush on a girl who doesn’t seem to notice him, and his footy oval at school is actually a rectangle and instead of grass, it’s covered in gravel! But that’s not going to stop him.Follow Bob as he gets drafted to the Western Bulldogs at seventeen, slogs his guts out at training with the big Dogs, and eventually becomes one of the greatest football captains ever.

Guinness World Records: Gamer's Edition 2020


Guinness World Records - 2019
    and that's just the start! And, if that wasn't enough, this year a special section is dedicated entirely to the gaming sensation that is Fortnite. We've worked closely with the game's publisher, Epic, to obtain the most accurate facts on the best players, the most popular equipment and the biggest in-game events. We've also crafted specially designed Reader Challenges to put our readers to the test and crown all-new record holders!The book's features will transport our readers to more legendary gaming franchises - whether they visit a galaxy far, far away in Star Wars, get up-to-speed on gaming's debutant heroes, catch-up on a year's worth of eSports tournaments, or explore the history of Assassin's Creed's locales. Gamer's 2020 has something for every gamer on the planet and remains the ultimate guide to gaming!

The Ultimate Builder’s Guide in Minecraft (GamesMaster Presents)


Future Publishing - 2019
    For those who want to master the art of creation, iThe Ultimate Minecraft Builder's Guide/i is the definitive book out there. Perfect for players of all ages who want to improve their building skills, this book will take you all the way from crafting your first shelter, to putting the finishing touches to your very own mega-build master classes. Includes full-color images and step-by-step instructions for cool Minecraft builds. 100% unofficial. Created by Future plc and GamesMaster, leaders in video game publishing.

Boardgames that tell stories 2


Ignacy Trzewiczek - 2019
    Ignacy Trzewiczek returns with a new volume of stories picked from his blog! Welcome back, please stay for the adventure and help us share this wonderful resource !

The Enforcer: Hot Guys On Ice #1


Vivica Dorn - 2019
    Édouard was specifically scouted to be their team's enforcer - the muscle, the fighter, the defender, the guy whose job it is to pound the other team into submission. Yet in practice, the only one he seems to want to dominate is Matty. And it turns out he doesn't only want to slam Matty into the the boards on the ice. He wants to do terrible things, unspeakable things, to the quick, small, sparrow-like athlete. This tension comes to a head in the showers after practice, leaving both athletes shaken, confused, and filled to the brim with dark, unexpected desire.