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Unchained: One Woman, One Bike, One Dream... One World
Rubina Soorty - 2019
She is daunted by busy dangerous roads, wild animals and the possibility of getting lost. And yet in 2013, completely unprepared and unsure if she can make it to London 60 miles away, she sets off around-the-world with her bicycle, Percy, and her mother's ashes.Unchained is a deeply personal travelogue about an around-the-world bicycle tour and the journey within. The story gradually unfolds as she crosses beautiful but unfamiliar lands with a fully loaded bicycle whilst struggling with the recent loss of her mother and her feelings of love.Ruby's journey, that takes her cycling across 5 continents, is a story about the ups and downs of the road, the highs and lows of life, trusts and betrayals, the loving kindness of nameless strangers, and a slow realisation of our deep connection with nature and the oneness of humanity. But above all, it is a tale of love.
Man and Ball: My Autobiography
Stephen Ferris - 2015
It was, however, preferable to his day job of paving driveways, and that day in 2005 saw the start of an incredible journey for Ferris, Ulster and Ireland rugby. A Celtic League title in his very first senior season with Ulster. A Grand Slam in 2009, followed by a sensational Lions breakthrough. A starring role in Ireland's greatest World Cup win, over Australia in 2011, when Ferris famously picked up Will Genia and carried him ten yards. And leading Ulster from nowhere to the Heineken Cup final.Stephen Ferris had an incredible rugby career, tragically ended by ankle injuries so severe they will never properly heal. He is an inspiration to the population of Ulster, an emblem of the sport that serves as such a positive expression of its culture and identity, and earned the respect and admiration of fans across Ireland for his strength, pace, skill and courage. Fearless, funny and full of an incredible array of stories from behind the scenes of Ulster, Ireland and the Lions, this is the must-have rugby book of the year.
Breaking The Chain: Drugs and Cycling - The True Story
Willy Voet - 2011
In his car were the drugs the team needed if they were to have any chance of playing a competitive part in the 1998 Tour de France. The car was searched, he was immediately arrested and so the story that has been undermining the sport of cycling since the death of Tommy Simpson in 1967, finally broke. Imprisoned for sixteen days, sacked from the Festina team and ostracised from the sport to which he had dedicated his life, Willy Voet at last was able to tell the truth. His sensational story will change cycling forever.Cocaine, amphetamines, EPO, heroin - all these are now considered not optional but necessary, not to win but just to compete in the Tour de France. Details of how these drugs are obtained, mixed together to make cocktails, administered and concealed are all included in this graphic and uninhibited account of how drugs brought cycling to its knees.
A Foolish Voyage: Self-Discovery At Sea
Neil Hawkesford - 2015
Working as yacht delivery crew. Near shipwreck on Spain's 'Costa da Morte'- the Coast Of Death. Fire onboard in the Atlantic. Engine failure in the Mediterranean. Then he decides to sail his own tiny boat across the Bay of Biscay.It doesn't go well.This is a book not just about sailing but about life. It's about what happens at the very limits of physical, emotional, and mental capacity.Ultimately it's about how personal tragedy led to a life-changing discovery - The realisation that hidden deep inside of us all is the perseverance and passion needed for achieving long-term goals.It's a book that might just start you on your own Foolish Voyage.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING"I really enjoyed this book. I started reading it for the "sailing adventure" aspect....but ended up getting so much more out of it." B.RICH"First book I've read in years that I literally couldn't put down - great story." AMAZON CUSTOMER"Simple honesty of the best and rarest kind. If this book were a bell it would ring loud and sweetly and our hearts would resonate just as sweetly, just as poignantly. This book is the story we need to hear. A story of hope, of failure and the truths that only failure brings, and of hope regained and triumph on one's own terms." KEN STEPHENS"I read it in one sitting, and if there's an ounce of longing for freedom and adventure left in your heart, so will you." BORDER CORSAIR"I have a feeling reading Neil's book will be a life changer for me. He is right, there is more to life than this." R.N.SCOTT
Why He SINS: Box Set
Alexa Brookes - 2016
She had her legs covered enough so that the scars didn’t show; but when she lifted the leggings just a bit she could see the scars running up and down her legs.She would always remember that horrible night. The doctor said that the memories would all fade away, but he lied to her. Even after she had gone for a that last checkup to make sure she was still doing well, the nightmares still came and she always ended up waking up crying and sweating. Lowering the leggings so that she wouldn’t have to think about that horrible night, she got up from the chair and went over to the railing that led down to the sand. She knew that she would never be able to show anyone the scars on her legs, so she had to be careful so that no one asked what happened to her...Why He SINS Complete Box Set Part 1-5 Contains:Book 1: Why He SINS (Why He Sins, Book One)Book 2: Why He CRAVES (Why He Sins, Book TwoBook 3: Why He LUST (Why He Sins, Book Three)Book 4: Why He LIES (Why He Sins, Book Four)Book 5: Why He DESTROYS (Why He Sins, Book Five)Scroll Up and Get Your NEW Alpha Billionaire Romance NOW!Readers should be 18 and over due to mature situations and language.Get This Book FREE with Kindle Unlimited!
Married To A New Orleans Savage: An In Love with a New Orleans Savage Continuation
Londyn Lenz - 2017
His love for Kylee grows everyday, thanks to nearly losing her after cheating with his ex, Zena. All is forgiven and Kylee and Karlos are married, with a baby on the way. But as fate will have it, someone resurfaces, with high hopes of ruining their marriage. Kimmora and Kevin are also married, with a beautiful baby boy named Keion. Kimmora has opened new chapters in her life such as becoming a wife, mother and registered nurse. Things are looking up for Kevin too, as he's running his thriving barbershop and working hard at being the best husband and father that he can be. All is well with the couple... That is, until skeletons fall out of the closet, putting their marriage in jeopardy. Twins Keira and Kelly are doing good in every area in their lives. Personal, financial, and career wise they have it all figured out. Their men, Kaylin and Kalvin, treat them like the queens that they are. But limits are tested and lines are crossed. Both couples are forced to fight not just each other but other situations that tries to tear them down as well. Come along for the ride as we see if being married to a Savage is all it’s cracked up to be.
His Mate - Brothers - Yule Be Mine: Paranormal Romantic Comedy
M.L Briers - 2017
Witches a wolf shifters should stay as far away from each other as possible; it was practically an unwritten rule. That was fine until your witch mate showed up at your door in a blizzard and needed shelter. Times that by three and Kiel, Drake, and Jeff were in for a whole heap of trouble, zapping, and wooing in their lives. A madcap comedy with adult content.
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Andy Hopkins - 2012
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The Trap
Jack Parker - 2018
Mary West is a dedicated CIA agent, intent on finding out the truth about her parents' death. She had never known another life apart from what her job had to offer. But when she is tasked to "babysit" a wealthy CEO's son, the secrets surrounding a past she couldn't exactly remember start to unravel. Will she be able to uncover the truth before they get to her?
Baby For A Pryce (Pryce Sisters Book 1)
Brenda Barrett - 2019
The one who was on the fast track to becoming an Olympic medalist. She had so excelled in school that she got two scholarships from Ivy league schools to do medicine. Nothing could derail her… until she got pregnant. And then, her life which seemed to be going so well was suddenly derailed. What would she do and how would she handle this newest hurdle?
Finding Kaden (The Finding Trilogy Book 1)
Jean Reinhardt - 2013
He finds himself caught up in a world of abduction, conspiracy, exploitation and murder. Detective Jake Matthews must convince the young man's family that their son is dead in order to keep him alive. Meanwhile, six missing teenagers cause problems for a sinister organization led by a man who considers himself to be above the law. The story is set in 2038, when certain medical procedures have been developed, but not yet approved. Strange things occurring at a homeless boys shelter in Chicago change the lives of the Seager family forever. When so called friends become enemies and assailants turn into allies, it is difficult to know who to trust. This is the first book in the Finding Trilogy, a young adult fiction series.
The Daughters of the Aristocracy: Boxed Set
Linda Rae Sande - 2015
In THE KISS OF A VISCOUNT, George-Bennett Jones finds himself in love with Lady Elizabeth. His competition for her hand is the blond, blue-eyed Gabriel Wellingham. An earl, he's determined to gain the hand of the daughter of his most powerful political opposite, David Carlington, Marquess of Morganfield. George has been tutored by his mistress, though, and employs the rules he has learned in an attempt to gain the upper hand in his quest for Elizabeth's hand. Lady Charlotte has to take matters into her own hands when she travels to Wisborough Oaks to marry Joshua Wainwright in THE GRACE OF A DUKE. The newly-minted Duke of Chichester is still recovering from burns and has no intention of subjecting a woman to what most in the ton refer to as "His Grace with half a face". When it appears someone is trying to kill him, Joshua sends his estate manager to London to find out who would benefit from his death. The appearance of another suitor for Charlotte's hand, an earl she has known since childhood, has the duke realizing he may have missed his opportunity to marry the perfect duchess. In THE SEDUCTION OF AN EARL, Lady Hannah agrees to marry Henry Forster, Earl of Gisborn, despite knowing he has a son with his childhood sweetheart—and still loves her. Hannah has her dog, though, and merely wants a child of her own to love. An inventor and farmer, Henry is pinning the future of his earldom on a prognostication claiming the upcoming growing season will be too cold and rainy to grow crops. Determined to modernize, and to save a maid from a rake, Henry discovers Hannah and Harold MacDuff are rather resourceful and intelligent. It will take man's best friend to teach Henry a thing or two about women.
Making the Call
Amanda Shelley - 2020
Ha! I can only wish. With a deadline looming, I’ve escaped to my family’s cabin on Anderson Island to free myself from distractions. My plan's great, until a man, who could pass as a cover model on one of my books, comes to my rescue. Is there chemistry? Sure. Is he everything I’d look for in a guy? Absolutely. But will my career be at risk if I give into my desire?LukeFor a player, women line up outside the locker room. For coaches, we're lucky to get in the game. As the youngest NFL coach in the league, I live, eat, breathe, and even sleep football. To gear up for this season, I return to my home on Anderson Island for a much-needed break. When Dani literally crashes into my life, my mind’s suddenly on the sexy brunette with a sailors mouth, rather than my team's next play. She has me dusting off another playbook entirely, making me wonder, did I make the right call?
When Lions Roared: The Lions, the All Blacks and the Legendary Tour of 1971
Tom English - 2017
No Lions team had ever defeated the All Blacks in a Test series. Since 1904, six Lions sides had travelled to New Zealand and all had returned home with their tails between their legs. But in 1971 a tour party led by John Dawes set out to carve their names into the annals of the sport with their assault on the great bastion of world rugby. Lying in wait were team after team of hardened rugby warriors and an All Blacks side filled with legends of the game. But as the Lions began to sweep their way across the length and breadth of the country, displaying ferocity and magic in equal measure, it became clear that a Test series of epic proportions was set to unfold. When Lions Roared delves into the very heart of that famous summer as Lions, All Blacks and provincial players recount their memories to bring to life one of the most celebrated tours in rugby history - one that changed the game forever and continues to resonate powerfully to this day.
Young Lies
W.R. Kimble - 2013
For the next three years, it felt as though I was living a fairytale with my Prince Charming. We got married. We had a son. We were happier than anyone had any right to be. And then it all fell apart. A chance encounter in a small town diner began three years of what felt like a fairytale romance. Only fairytale romances don’t end with heartbreak. Five years after walking away from the only man she’d ever love, Samantha Everett is dropped right back into the life she left to keep her son safe. After losing his family, Matthew Young tried to move on, but was never able to replicate what he had with Samantha. Now a new threat looms and he is forced to break his promise to let them live in peace, and they are brought back together. But after being apart for so long, they quickly begin to realize just how much they’ve changed. Is it too late for their love or is fate bringing them back together?