When the action heats up on the pitch, emotions in the dugout boil over. Grown men lose control. The normally sane turn into irrational agitators. And every decision, no matter how minor, is hotly contested. Tales From The Dugout is a fantastically entertaining collection of incidents and memories gathered from managers, players, referees, linesmen and broadcasters, which encapsulates the unique environment of the technical area and reveals how even limited exposure to it can transform people unrecognisably. And when the red mist descends, the consequences can be almost unbelievable - and frequently hilarious. With contributions from a host of those who have been at the sharp end and lived to tell the tale, Tales From The Dugout is a unique insight into life in the technical area. There are tales from Scotland manager Gordon Strachan, Craig Brown, Pat Nevin, Kenny Clark, Pat Bonner, Scott Booth, Terry Butcher, Jimmy Calderwood, Billy Dodds, Jim Duffy, Alex McLeish, Alex Smith, Willie Young and Chick Young - amongst many others. And brilliant stories about legends of the game like Tommy Burns, Walter Smith, Martin O'Neill, Ally McCoist, Jim McLean and, of course, Sir Alex Ferguson. And it explains why that small area by the side of the pitch is no place for the faint-hearted.

    Now they face not only the fight for survival in the new post-grid world, but a fight for the civilization they once belonged to. Their prepper band face challenges at home and all around them as they feel their way past new dangers and toward each other. And in the end, each of them must come full circle and face what they left behind: the city in ruins that has become the key to the region's freedom.

    Aggressive. Dangerous. Are you ready to fall in love with a BAD man?There is only one rule to being a hitman. No witnesses.I was hired to do a job.Eliminate a threat to her.Josephine KotovUntouchable.Off limits.No matter how bad I want her.I accepted it.I moved on.But fate threw us together again.The job was going as planned.Until she walked in,And ruined everything.The rules are the rules.What she saw means she's supposed to be next on my list.But can't do it...She knows my secret,but this is one trigger I can't bring myself to pull.Even if I am a very bad man.

    Fresh air. And a big, moody, blazing hot cowboy I never asked for.My new ranch came with a storm in a man's body.Mustang.A rugged, rude, tattooed cowboy.A broken beast. A mute. A man who wants me gone.It's just us here. Alone together.Nothing between me and his eyes, his growl, his hellfire good looks.I know I should run.But I'm not backing down.And he won't leave.The more he intimidates me, the more determined I am to stay.And the longer I do, the more I see behind his caveman exterior. What if I don't want to look away? Mustang is a full-length romance novel with a HEA and NO cheating!

    The State Government is on the verge of collapse. State Pensions are gone. Banking is disrupted.State jobs are eliminated, and it washes through the economy like a tidal wave. Violence Looting. Wholesale destruction of property. Frank and Jane knowthey must escape. But how?They have a Motorhome. They can Bug Out!Follow Frank and Jane as they fight their way out of California. What dangers are waiting for them outside? Why are military convoys and tanks moving southand west on the roads? Why are checkpoints being set up everywhere?Is Martial Law coming? Are the preppers right?What is going on across the southern border? Scary people are coming across.Soldiers from Venezuela. Islamic Fighters.US Army and Private Militia forces are waiting to take them on, and Frank and Jane must thread their way through the battles. They have the perfect Bug Out Vehicle. Will they survive?Can they bug out and find safety?

    A decision that jeopardizes her brother and their guests when a killer dressed like Santa opens fire at their annual Christmas Eve party. Lincoln Smith spent his life guarding his country, his clients, and his heart. He denied himself everything else – including Serra. He only wants a glimpse of her at the party. Nothing more. But when Santa tries to kill the only woman he ever loved, Lincoln does what he was trained to do. Seeking refuge in his cabin in the town of Winter, Lincoln vows to protect Serra even if it means dropping the shield around his heart. She had never wanted to see him again, but Serra can’t escape her true feelings. Just as passion finds a new path the killer finds them. With only hours to spare, Lincoln must forgive himself for past mistakes or he and Serra will lose their last chance for survival – and love.

    

     Sofia Reed has worked hard to build her cleaning business and is making great strides. When, Colin O’Brien, a prominent CEO of a mega successful company, accuses her maids of being negligent, Sofia makes a personal visit to the man, hoping to resolve the issue. Bad goes to worse, and Sofia finds herself in an all-out brawl with the strikingly handsome but strait-laced wonder boy she has dubbed Ice Man. An unfortunate mishap sends things spiraling out of control. Then, Colin makes Sofia an offer she can’t refuse … Enjoy all the books in the O’Brien Family Romance Series. Here’s the order: The Impossible Groom (Chas O’Brien) The Twelfth Hour Patriot (McKenna O’Brien) The Stormy Warrior (Caden O’Brien & Tess Eisenhart) Her Christmas Wedding Fake Fiancé (Colin O’Brien)

    Not the name you’d expect from someone on the run from the paranormal mob.You know, ogres with machine guns, kind of mob.But when the unborn ashes of the Phoenix ask for help, well, what’s a girl gonna do? I stole her urn from the mob and went on the run.Now I'm hiding in small town Indiana, where I work as a medic for fantasical beasts. I should be safe here, right?But the mob aren’t the only ones looking for the Phoenix.An ancient evil is searching for her in hopes to usher in Armageddon.Now I have a choice to make: abandon the Phoenix and run, or stop these supernatural bullies and beasts from harnessing the Phoenix’s magic for evil.Like I said, what’s a girl gonna do?Meet Frances, the latest hero in the GoneGod World. Frances a paranormal medic, treating the mythical creatures who now walk among us. If you love Mercy Thompson, Buffy or Katrina Darling, then you’ll absolutely love this unexpected heroine.

    Or maybe it's just me. But either way, I've always got girls lined up around the block, just waiting to jump into bed with me.And what can I say? I'm pretty good. Both on-field, and off.But when I met Danielle... damn. She was cute as hell, and smart as a whip to boot. One look and I knew I had to have her, and I'd do whatever it took to get her in bed with me. And I had a feeling once just wasn't going to be enough, this time.When Danielle figured out the owner of my team was trying to screw me over, and he started trying to keep her quiet, I knew I'd do anything to protect her.The guys going after her had better watch out. Because there's not a thing in the world I won't do to stop them.DANIELLEAs a sports journalist, working my way up the world, I'd met my fair share of arrogant douchebags who think they're God's gift to women.But Kieran Michaels was by far the worst.And just when I thought I'd finished with the brash, infuriating, cocky asshole, he offers me the opportunity of a lifetime, and I just can't say no.What I don't realize is that this good girl's about to get into a whole lot of trouble... *** Game On is a safe, full-length novel with a HEA ending. For a limited time, it also includes TKO by Olivia Lancaster as a bonus. ***

    Especially after a bearshifting hunk of mancandy (her words) saves her deliciously curvy self (his words) from the evil enchantress.If she can save the small town (and a dog) from an untimely, witchy doom, she still needs to contend with the possessive, brazen bear of a man with desires to claim her as his own...That last part sounds lovely, actually.I mean, sure. Why not? Let’s do this!

    ***** FREE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED ***** The stories in this collection, because they all happen in Upper Nettlefold, have things which happen, that influence the other stories. So the order in which they are presented here aligns with the timeline in which events in the stories happen (although many are in parallel). Read through this collection in order, and you will find that each story builds on the ones before, weaving the magic of community and interconnection between characters. There is also a map of Upper Nettlefold to help you visualise everything as you read. Although each story can stand alone, we’re sure that you’ll love finding the linkages as you go. This is our second visit to Upper Nettlefold, but it won’t be our last. (Our first was the collection ‘Love, One Regency Summer’ which will only be available for a limited time, so, if you like these stories, you’ll want to grab it before its gone!) You may see other collections based here, or you may see individual books from the various authors, but we will keep expanding the stories about the people you’ll meet in this collection. We have also each given you a short preview of another of our books. This collection includes: To Dance with the Dangerous Duke by Arietta Richmond A Duke sworn never to love again, a Lady trapped by one past mistake, a Christmas Ball, a blackmailing cad, an impossible choice, a last minute reprieve, a miraculous love. Merry Christmas My Love by Rose Pearson A Lady whose heart is broken, an Earl whose life needs to change, an accidental meeting, the interference of well-meaning friends, a confrontation, a new love that heals old hurts. >Miss Modesty’s Mistletoe by Grace Austen An Earl with a scandalous reputation, a young woman whose parents hope to see marry a respectable man, a not so accidental meeting, a dramatic rescue on the way to the Ball, a love long held declared.< The Compromised Lady’s Christmas Wish by Regina Darcy A Lady deceived, abandoned and robbed, a gentleman rescuer who has lost all that he loves, a murderer unveiled, a love that restores two reputations and heals broken hearts. A Christmas Secret by Kelly Anne Bruce A widow whose days are lonely, even surrounded by family, a military man who brings news of her husband’s last days, and unexpected attraction, an identity revealed, a new love for Christmas. The Earl’s Christmas Love by Sophia Wilson A widowed Earl, avoiding society, a Lady who hopes for love, a past acquaintance with designs on the Earl, a trap set and sprung, a misunderstanding resolved, a love saved from despair. Miss Fitzwilliam’s Christmas Redemption by Lydia Pembroke A young woman, bitter about her own bad choices, and a love lost, a change in circumstances, a charitable action which leads to a meeting with a man of the merchant class, a love that redeems. The Christmas Fortune by Isabella Thorne A Knight who hopes to marry, a Lady whose place in society is newly restored, and threatened by past scandal, the villain who could ruin her, a plan to trap a wrongdoer, a love saved by royalty.

    

    Everyone else took the financial incentive to leave... Everyone except one last, stubborn tenant. My plan? Make them an offer they can't refuse. But then I see her, and there's no way I'm kicking her out. Instead, I want to make her mine forever. But she hates me, the man attempting to take away her home. The only way to convince her to love me? I'm going to have to pretend to be someone I'm not. Make her fall for me. Then, I'll tell her the truth. Toni: I'm not going down without a fight. This is my home. Cash incentives are great, but what about the principal of displacement? Then, he appears. Tall, dark and unbelievably hot. And he's moving in downstairs to assess the future redesign of the building. Maybe he'll see that this place is worth saving, that it's history deserves to be preserved. It doesn't hurt that he's the most gorgeous man I've ever laid eyes on. I need someone else on my side in the fight to save my building. What could possibly go wrong? Her Secret Billionaire Neighbor is sweet and steamy short romance featuring a possessive OTT alpha billionaire who'll do anything to claim his curvy bbw heroine. It's the perfect one hour read when you're on the go or just need a high heat quickie romance to hold you over. If you love a new neighbor romance, this is the amazon kindle short reads (90 minutes) for you. **Sneak Peek Bonus Chapter of Possessive Teacher included!** **HEA guaranteed in this SAFE standalone romance with NO CLIFFHANGER!**

    There's something happening on the posh liner... The people - staff and passengers alike... They're changing...From Matt Shaw comes a claustrophobic new horror.