But when was young, he was so small that his friends called him Little Leo and coaches worried he wasn't big enough. Yet through bravery, talent and hard work, he proved them wrong. Messi tells the magical story of how the tiniest boy in South America grew up to become the greatest player on earth.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.

    Author Mick Minas goes behind the scenes-- interviewing players, coaches, and front office personnel--to create the first in-depth look at the history of the Clippers.The Curse is filled with drama: the unauthorized relocation of the franchise that led to the NBA filing a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the Clippers, the disruption of the team's first playoff appearance by the Los Angeles riots, the bold but unsuccessful attempt to sign Kobe Bryant at the peak of his career, and the scandal that ultimately resulted in owner Donald Sterling being banned from the NBA for life. Featuring some of basketball's biggest names, including World B. Free, Elgin Baylor, Danny Manning, Doc Rivers, Larry Brown, Dominique Wilkins, Elton Brand, Baron Davis, Blake Griffin, and Chris Paul, The Curse delves into the disasters of the past and the complications of the present. This is the definitive history of the NBA's most dysfunctional franchise.

    When I told him why I was there, he dropped it to the floor...Bill:I keep things simple with the women I meet. Charm her, enjoy her, discard her, and repeat. Once she hears my family name her focus is on the size of my wallet and she can't be trusted.Until Lauren shows up at my doorstep one night and I am suddenly in charge of the family company. I need to save the family legacy and ten thousand jobs. I can't do it without her. She's beautiful, sassy, brilliant, and brutally honest.She can't stand me.I need her. In my bed, in my life, as my wife. Everything's going according to plan . . . Until, she disappears.Lauren:I fell for him as soon as I saw him last week, all of him, the full package.Until, he sent me back to his condo to get rid of the girl--the naked one in his bed. He didn't even know her name.Today he's the new CEO, and he's screwing up. Royally. I told him what I thought of him.Again.Now, he won't take no for an answer. When he makes a fairy tale proposal in front of hundreds, I can't say no. Together we have a plan to save the company.But he's keeping secrets, and I uncover the worst one.THE YOUNGEST BILLIONAIRELawyers ruined her life once before. Now, his law firm is blocking justice for her family. Will love bridge the gap or will rules destroy them both?Steven is determined to fulfill his promise to his father and become a rarity, an honest lawyer. Tired of taking orders from his older brothers, he has avoided joining the family business to make a career of helping the little guy. Just out of law school, his family's money can't buy him the one thing he needs now, a recommendation to the Bar from his witch of a boss.Finding her family's stolen painting has been Emma's years-long mission. Working at the local museum, art is her whole world. Her quest to find the missing painting is nearly complete when she runs into a final legal barrier. Lawyers destroyed her life once before, and they are the problem again. She agrees with Shakespeare: first, we kill all the lawyers.When Steven rescues Emma from her worst blind date yet, avoiding him becomes impossible. Resisting him becomes futile. Then, she learns he works for the law firm preventing her from recovering the priceless painting. When his boss discovers their connection, will she seal both their fates?He doesn't suspect that pursuing her could ruin his career. She doesn't realize what trusting him could cost her.THE SECRET BILLIONAIREHe whispered in my ear. Three simple words halted all rational thought...Patrick:Women naturally circle the flame of wealth and power, and mine is brighter than most. Does she love me, does she not? There's no way to know. They're all faking something.When I stopped to help her, Liz mistook me for a carpenter. Maybe this time I'll know.She resisted me, but it was pointless. I was determined to make her mine.Everything was perfect.Until the day she left.Elizabeth:He helped me rescue the dog. Simple right? But, nothing about Pat was simple.

    18+ readers only! Book One + Book Two Claire Tandy is returning to her childhood hometown to bury her beloved mother. She gets more than she bargains for when she enters her childhood home and is transported back to memories of her mother vibrant and young and before her father abandoned them.Claire is finding she's got a lot of issues she pushed deep down when she left all those years ago and the biggest one is guilt. She really wants to get in and out taking her grandmother with her and leaving behind her hateful sister and painful memories of Woodhaven.Life has other plans for her in the way of an ex-boyfriend who comes back into her life and wants to make things work again. He's a billionaire now and could give Claire everything she is looking for. He could be worth giving up her big city job and her single ways, but it's hard to justify it when he broke her heart so many years ago. Whether he's sorry and trying to make amends it can't erase the hurt he's caused her in the past. His persistence is wearing her down but the knowledge she's still leaving isn't going to let her fall.Ryan has remained humble and sweet as pie despite being the richest man in town. It's not lost on her that he's a catch, but between learning her mother had a lot of secrets, meeting a man she didn't know existed, and trying to uproot her grandmother she has her hands full.

    Following an undeniable call to pursue the one who abandoned it and seek revenge the quest for retribution had begun, and nothing or no one would stand in the way.

    The Curse of Brink's-Mat reveals the pulse-racing full story of the crime itself before moving to its chilling aftermath, which still reverberates to this day. The heist made the careers of many of the underworld's biggest names, and changed the face of British crime forever but in the years that followed the robbery, many of those involved, innocent and guilty alike have been sent to an early grave. Two decades on, the death toll is still rising. Nobody knows more about that extraordinary morning's events than Wensley Clarkson. Nobody is better placed to track the vicious, violent and unexpected waves that followed in its wake or bring to life its cast of larger-than-life characters. From small-time crime in south-east London, to ‘the heist of the century' and its bloody consequences, Wensley Clarkson's The Curse of Brink's-Mat is an epic tale of villainy, gold and revenge.

    The pattern echoes time and time again: a new significant other draws you into a new relationship that starts off loving and alluring only to develop into a hurtful or abusive cycle. People who have a healthy understanding of “true love” do not tolerate this kind of pain. He or she will move on in search of a healthier bond. It’s an unhealthy view on love that will rationalize the toxic behavior and cling to abusive relationships long after they should have ended. Like any other addiction those hooked on a toxic love and an emotionally abusive relationship; have no control over excessive urges to text, call, manipulate or beg for love, attention and affection. They want help. They want to end the pain and recover, but it’s just like trying to shake a drug habit. Ranked one of the top bestseller abusive relationship books, Addicted to Pain reveals the truths every woman needs to heal from a toxic relationship and return to a life rich with purpose and fulfillment. Relationship expert Rainie Howard writes this all-in-one spiritual guide to provide daily insight on toxic love addiction and a healing plan to help you recover from the overwhelming effects of an abusive relationship. Learn how to get over a guy and heal from all abuse including: • The verbally abusive relationship • Emotionally abusive relationship • Spiritual and physical abusive relationship Rainie has authored several books on relationships and is sought after as a conference speaker. If you’ve been seeking books for women and break up books to help you gain restoration from a separation, abusive relationship or divorce this is the book for you!

    Bess and James played together as equals when they were children, but now James is engaged to the more socially acceptable Annabel Hadleigh.Bess takes up a teaching post in London but when war breaks out and London schoolchildren are evacuated she returns to Foxden to organise a troop of Land Girls. Traditional barriers come crashing down when Flying Officer James Foxden falls in love with Bess. But by this time Bess has come to know and respect Annabel. Can she be with James if it means breaking her best friend’s heart?And besides, Bess has a shameful secret that she has vowed to keep from James at any cost…

    . . a story of redemption' Tony ParsonsMichael Maisey was excited the day he was locked up in the notorious Feltham Young Offenders Institute. He was going to be a legend to all his mates. The sixteen year old was in for attempted murder. He was innocent of this particular crime but amongst the violent and dangerous young men on his wing he was about to learn exactly how far he’d go to survive.In Young Offender we see what turned a good kid into a wanted criminal. Abused by his uncle, bullied at school, at the age of twelve he found the safety he craved in the ranks of a local gang in West London. He graduated from shoplifting to armed robbery and for five years Michael was in and out of Feltham, on a downward spiral of crime and drug and alcohol addiction. At rock bottom, he began attending AA meetings. But the road to recovery would mean changing himself in the deepest possible ways. Could Michael finally learn what it meant to be a good man?Honest and inspiring, this is a powerful story of redemption. Today Michael is a successful businessman and a loving father who spends time helping others find their way.

    Three full-length mystery novels Book 1 - Missing in Mystic Grove Book 2 - Murder in Mystic Grove Book 3 - Justice in Mystic Grove 2. A savings of 50% off the price of the individual Ebooks.3. Kindle Unlimited members get the boxed set of 3 books for FREE. That’s 3 books for 1 selection. The Books Book 1:  Missing in Mystic Grove It’s Thanksgiving Week at the Bean Family Bed and Breakfast in Mystic Grove. Liz Bean has returned to the family home after leaving a dangerous job out East. A job she can’t talk about. She’s looking forward to a peaceful and enjoyable holiday.Then everything falls apart. A guest reports that a valuable piece of jewelry is missing. She suspects another guest took it and gives them a short amount of time to find it before she calls the police. Grandma Addie Bean shivers at the thought of the negative Yelp reviews the guest might leave if they don’t find her jewelry.Addie pairs Liz with Sam Nolan, a quirky private investigator who’s a frequent diner at the B&B. Their meeting is like oil and water, but Liz knows they have to team up to help the B&B. When their prime suspect in the theft disappears, the situation goes from bad to worseAs they investigate each lead, Liz realizes that she’s not the only one in Mystic Grove who’s keeping secrets. When the truth is revealed, it takes everyone by surprise. Book 2:  Murder in Mystic Grove Liz Bean has a new job as a private investigator intern for Sam Nolan Investigations in her hometown of Mystic Grove. When a longtime Mystic Grove resident is murdered, fear cuts through the village. Liz is shocked when she learns that her divorced mother's boyfriend, Ben, is a key suspect in the murder. When her mother calls to hire Liz and Sam to clear Ben's name, Liz hesitates. Her demanding mother has never asked for her help before. Failure is not an option.After a debate, Liz and Sam take the case. They chase down leads, following the evidence as it twists and turns through Mystic Grove and beyond. With all of the lies and deception they find, Liz realizes that Mystic Grove isn't the innocent village she remembered. Was the murder a simple robbery or an act of revenge? Or was the killing connected to darker activities like illegal gambling and organized crime? More threatening events convince Liz that the killer is still in Mystic Grove and might be gunning for her. Can she find the killer before he strikes again? Book 3:  Justice in Mystic Grove After a Mystic Grove resident is murdered, a lawyer hires private investigators, Liz Bean and Sam Nolan, to find the killer. He wants to exonerate his son, one of the murder suspects. The victim had many enemies.

    

     When tragedy strikes, a young boy must become a warrior To escape a perilous royal life, Soron and Velaina disappear to the small village of Elderwood, a magicless kingdom, to raise their son in secret. But when their child Nathan begins to show special powers, they realize they are no longer safe. Soon they’ll have to reveal their secrets to Nathan. However, before they can tell Nathan the truth, a cruel and arrogant Duke attacks and kills most of the people in their small village, including Nathan’s parents. Nathan finds himself lost and alone with his heart set on revenge. With the help of his Uncle Verin, he continues the training his father started. But the Duke isn’t finished. He’s returned to kill the survivors, especially Nathan, to hide his crimes from the world. Unable to locate Nathan, the Duke kidnaps Nathan’s best friends to lure Nathan to him. Anger and fear consume Nathan and the strong emotions ignite powerful magic within him. Using his new powers, Nathan is able to hunt down the Duke, but he’s in a race against time. if he can’t catch them soon he’ll lose his chance at revenge and more importantly, he’ll lose the people he loves. Books included:Son of SoronMissing MageSiege of PailtarDark TidingsTreachery in TarnsteadThe Mad King

    Along the way, he meets up with a clown who works in an old-timey travelling circus. Convinced that this is the place for him, Garfield becomes part of the act. Wait. What is that cannon for? Join Garfield as he travels to find the perfect home, and as he finds a lot of not-so-perfect homes along the way. Writer Scott Nickel (Garfield: His 9 Lives) teams up with artists Sara Talmadge (Steven Universe), Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb (Adventure Time), Ben Sears (The Ideal Copy), and Genevieve FT (Betty & Veronica) for this epic adventure

    Twenty miles up the Hudson River from Manhattan and the contemporary art scene Lissa wants to avoid, Tarrytown has a charming Main Street where she can set up her easel and paint, immersed in her subject, the way her beloved French Impressionists did. Charismatic cop Nick Bellini, whose family owns the ice cream shop she's painting, soon notices her expertise and asks her to be on the lookout for phony masterpieces he's heard are being made in town. She hesitates, afraid of being sued by unhappy art collectors, but takes the plunge after seeing a questionable Monet in the home of a local power couple. The danger goes from professional to personal when, responding to a vague request for help from another artist, she walks into his studio and finds him dead. Is there a link to the forgeries? Is someone in the arts community a murderer? Will Lissa be the next target?