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The Comeback: How Larry Ellison's Team Won the America's Cup (Kindle Single)
G. Bruce Knecht - 2016
New Zealand needed just one more win. Oracle ultimately beat back the odds in what's been called the greatest comeback in sport. But was it? G. Bruce Knecht set out to investigate how Oracle turned things around and, most particularly, the source of extra horsepower that seemed to come from nowhere during the final races. What he discovered was that the team was using a sailing technique that was prohibited under the rules. The Comeback is a pulse-pounding account of Oracle's desperate stop-at-nothing campaign.G. Bruce Knecht, a former staff reporter and foreign correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, is the author of three books, including The Proving Ground: The Inside Story of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart Race. Larry Ellison was a major character in that book as well and it explains how his experience in the race led to his pursuit of the America's Cup. A sailor himself, Knecht raced across the Atlantic in 2005 on the yacht that broke the 100-year-old transatlantic race record.Cover design by Charles Rue Woods.
Lovin' A Rich Savage : A Hood Love Standalone
Glitz - 2021
An Alpha's Claim
E. Bowser - 2021
That is until a Hunter named Devana Okar entered his life with visions of rogue wolves and with the scent that she is his MATE.Dax wasn’t expecting the True Alpha of all Wolves to come to him with a mission involving working with a Hunter. A mission to stop a rogue wolf from killing other Alpha’s and taking control of their packs. Being an Alpha himself, he knew it was a matter of time before this rogue Alpha would be at his doorstep. What made finding this rogue more dangerous were the visions of this wolf working with something evil. The only time a Hunter gets involved in matters that belonged to the pack is if the problem had anything to do with demons. Dax had to protect his pack from what was coming and come to terms with Devana, a Hunter, who is his MATE.Devana has had visions of evil all of her life that affect anyone that she is close to. Her visions always had something to do with a Hunter and a demon, which helped her fellow Hunters fight against evil. Until one night, Devana dreamt of a smokey gray wolf whose eyes glowed the deepest crimson as he slaughtered an Alpha along with his entire pack. Devana saw pack after pack that would be targeted if she didn’t stop her vision from happening. She knew once her eyes opened that she would have to call a meeting with the top Alpha of all, Quinn Savir. Devana wasn’t expecting that her call would be answered. When the call was answered, she didn’t expect to work with Daxton Rayne, the white wolf with the violet eyes whose pack would be victims of this possessed rogue wolf. Devana, along with every other Hunter, knew exactly how much Dax and other shifters hated their kind.When Devana and Dax came face to face, everything changed with just one word. MATE.Will Dax manage to put aside his hatred for Hunters to be able to claim his mate?Can Devana finally let herself get close to someone who may be able to handle the gifts she comes with?How will Dax and Devana keep his pack and all wolf shifters safe from a demon-possessed wolf?
The Plug's Daughter
Nika Michelle - 2015
Although he’s no lame, he doesn’t have a grandiose scheme to take over the drug game, or become a notorious street legend. He also doesn’t believe in flexing, having a reckless crew, being in the trap, or slanging on a corner. He simply chooses to lay low and maintain his weed hustle, only selling weight to a small, reliable clientele. His plug, Mendosa, is the exact opposite. He does run the streets of Atlanta as a huge supplier of weed and cocaine, and has since the nineties. Once Keenyn lays eyes on Mendosa’s twenty one year old daughter Jasenia, he’s caught up in her beauty and sophisticated aura. The only thing is, Mendosa feels that his daughter is off limits to any man; especially one he does business with. In his eyes his only daughter is cultured, pure and untouched. Little does he know, but “daddy’s little girl” is far from the angel that he thinks she is. Keenyn soon discovers that as well as the never ending drama that seems to come with his feelings for her. Not only is Mendosa a threat to him, but he finds out that Jasenia has a few deadly skeletons in her closet. Will those secrets cost him his life and to what lengths will he go to protect the plug’s daughter?
Suarez (Classic Football Heroes) - Collect Them All! (Ultimate Football Heroes)
Matt Oldfield - 2017
Luis was too quick. Before they could move, he had pounced on the ball and fired a shot into the top corner.'
Suarez follows the Uruguayan's winding path from love-struck youngster to Liverpool hero to Barcelona star. Grabbing goals and headlines along the way, this is the inspiring story of how the world's deadliest striker made his mark.Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.
Taken, But I Want You
Krystal Armstead - 2016
No matter how much time has passed. This was the case for David “Blue” Jacobs. At the age of sixteen, Blue’s adoptive mother moved him from Greenville, North Carolina to Washington, D.C. in search for a better life. She thought that she was making a better way for Blue, but she only turned him into more of a monster. It wasn’t until the loss of a loved one that Blue decided to straighten up his life and leave the streets alone.When Blue left Greenville, he left behind his best friend, Chrystal Alison. Chrystal’s life was dependent upon her relationship with Blue. Misused, abused, and abandoned, Chrystal turned her life over to the hands of those she thought would help her. Chrystal finds herself trapped between a lifestyle that she doesn’t want to live and the people that she feels obligated to take care of by any means necessary.Just when Blue thought it was safe to say that he’d never see Chrystal again, every step he takes seemed to led him right back to her. The heart wants what the heart wants. No matter how many times you tell yourself that you’re better off without that person, a part of you will never be able to let go. Take a ride with these characters on their journey to recovery, forgiveness, and closure.
Multiple Me's II
Sasha Wright - 2014
Will City be able to make it back to Ocean? Can Mikey and Oneca’s relationship stand against everything going against them? How will Moneca adjust to her new found freedom? Will Rex finally let go of his obsession with Moneca? Find out how they all learn to move on after discovering Oneca and Moneca’s shocking secret all while dealing with the new twists and turns coming their way.
Runaway Soul
Tiffani Quarles-Sanders - 2017
Only months before her retirement, new mandatory background checks threaten to expose Jackie’s darkest secrets, secrets she’s kept buried for nearly fifty years. As Jackie pleads with her husband Peter for help, her carefully hidden past unfolds.Alabama, 1961- As an ambitious student, Jackie is looking forward to her senior year, with hopes for college. However, on Homecoming morning, her father’s infidelity causes her world to change suddenly and irrevocably. In the year that follows, Jackie and her sister are increasingly trapped by poverty, Jim Crow, and ongoing violence and abuse—and Jackie is ultimately forced to protect herself in ways she never imagined. Ways which now, fifty years later, may prove to be her undoing.
Ruck Me: (I’ve written another book)
James Haskell - 2021
His glittering international rugby career that took him from England to New Zealand and France – including 77 caps for England – is over. What will he do now? What is his purpose in life?In Ruck Me, James sets out on a voyage of self-discovery speaking to ex-colleagues, friends and family, reflecting on his career and diving into some of his most memorable personal anecdotes to date. But what started out as a search for understanding and meaning soon turns into a – let’s face it, sometimes warranted – chastisement opportunity with James directly in the firing line. Turns out he has a lot of work to do…As funny as it is outrageous, this brilliant book acts as a lesson on how (not) to retire gracefully and move forward. And ruck me – you won’t want to miss it.
His Heart Belongs To The Streets 2
Latisha - 2020
A Hood Nigga Fetish 2
Johnazia Gray - 2015
Hennessey and Keice are facing a very tough time in their relationship due to all the drama his ex-girlfriend, Camille has caused. With Camille getting killed in the middle of revealing a disturbing secret, will Keice be able to deal with Hennessey again? Or, will she just let it go and move on? With Jessica going through a tough phase in her life, will she try her best to get the kids and show everyone that she can be a wonderful guardian? Or, will she focus more on getting her life back on the right track instead? Desmond is simply trying to let go of the street life and focus on him, his son and his relationship with Jessica. However, temptation may just lead him back to his old ways. Will these couples stand the test of time? Or, will they find it easier to go their separate ways and leave the drama of their past behind them? Find out in A Hood Nigga Fetish 2. A Must Read!
This Could Be Us But You Playin' 2
Cachet - 2016
While her feelings for Kaleb are still strong, her hope for a future with Deondre overrides the love she has for the man who stole her heart years ago. The guilt she feels for cheating on her fiancé is so extreme, it forces her to end things with Kaleb; even though it kills her to. What Dominique doesn’t know is that Deondre is still keeping secrets of his own, and they are more scandalous than she could ever imagine. On top of that, someone from her past reappears, and unbeknownst to Dominique, this person still holds a grudge; adding a name to the list of people in her circle who can’t be trusted. Will Dominique catch wind to all of the deceit going on around her, or will she lose the man she truly loves trying to make things right with the one who doesn’t deserve her?
The Coldest Savage Stole My Heart 2: Finale
J. Dominique - 2019
Although she’s not excited about Quad’s being released he played on her sympathy and bought himself some time. Nivea doesn’t know who to believe. The man she’s loved and raised children with or the new man in her life whose been nothing, but good to her despite his bad reputation. The decision ends up being made for her when Savage is released on bond and believes that Nivea has betrayed him. Will Savage be able to find it in his heart to forgive her or will she lose the bet thing that ever happened to her because she can’t let go of her past. Troy hasn’t ever felt anything deep enough for a female to want to give her more than a night or two of his time, but Niyah has him feeling things he’s never felt before. Unwilling to admit his desire to be with her he resorts back to his playboy ways hoping to stop the change that’s happening within him. Will his love for Niyah outweigh his fear of the unknown? Quad has more secrets than he’s able to hide and eventually they begin to start slipping out and messing up any type of life he thinks that he can have. He knows that he has a piece of Nivea’s heart, but will that be enough to keep her away from Savage? Quad is fighting a losing war, but can he see it in time? Kisha isn’t willing to let Savage go without a fight. The lengths she’ll go through to get him back are endless. Even something that could cost her, her freedom. As long as she has Savage she doesn’t care and she won’t back down and let Nivea have him. Niyah realizes that she has deeper feelings than she thought for Troy, but she’s not going to be played no matter how much she’s feeling him. She doesn’t have a problem showing any man what he’s missing except Troy wants his cake and to eat it too. Trying to deal with him and a family issue has been draining to say the least, but Niyah’s never been a quitter. Will she be enough to change Troy for the better, or will she have to look elsewhere for the love she desires? Find out what love has in store for this group of friends in the last installment of The Coldest Savage Stole my Heart.
Never Made Love to a Thug: Until I Met You
Cherie Briggins - 2017
Some would even call her stupid. Feeling as if she's constantly on a rollercoaster ride of love and abuse, Mirror finally wants off. She's losing herself and her future is starting to look bleak. Until he steps into the picture. Now that Trust is a free man, he's focused and determined to be the King of New York. While hustling day and night, the only thing he wants is money, respect and those to fear him. But when he spots a beautiful girl sitting on a stoop, will he continue to be as focused as he once was?