Novedades

In this collection of seven original baseball short stories written by an all-star lineup of writers—each of whom understands the game's lore and tactical nuances, as well as its deep roots in American life—mystery and murder take the mound.

The Baseball Code is a story about the love of the game; about the smell of a well-oiled glove; about the feel of the handle of the bat as you turn it in your hands; about running across an expanse of green grass on a hot summer afternoon, gazing up at the spinning red seams of a white baseball as it cuts its arc against a bright blue sky, timing your stride and the reach of your arm so perfectly that the ball drops into your mitt like a plum ripe from a tree.

He’s the star running back and she’s the coach’s daughter. And a virgin. She’s looking for a few lessons in love. What happens when he reluctantly agrees to help her? Paisley I’m a student at Tennessee U and my father is the head football coach. He constantly warns me to stay away from his players. He’s a little intense since he just learned six months ago that I’m his daughter. So, we’re working our way through this new relationship. Then something crazy happens and Miles O’Leary, the star running back, owes me a favor. Miles is handsome, charismatic and makes my heart ...

Six is 6′7″, scheming to rejoin the starting lineup, and barely checks her phone. Green is 6′1″, always building her brand, and secretly jealous of her more famous girlfriend. Together, they’re going where no Asian American trans woman has gone before: the men’s pro indoor volleyball league. Our hot girls with balls just thought playing with the boys would spare them some controversy . . . haha.

Paris, 1924. The Olympics. Lucy Morton, an ambitious Blackpool swimmer waits to find out if she’s won against her American rival. If she has, she’ll be the first British woman to win Gold in an individual event. If she has, it’ll upset the apple cart. The Americans have been sweeping the boards and, at 26, she’s a veteran in the sport. If she has, it’ll be despite the car accident she was in just 48 hours before, which saw her lose five teeth, crack a rib and be out cold until the morning of the biggest race of her life.

Recovered from a near-fatal assault and rearmed with his embedded football scouting skills, former nobody Max Best has led his Chester men's team up in the rankings and ratings both on the pitch and in the front office. But there's no rest to be had with what's ahead: the FA Cup. Now, they're playing against big-money teams with big talent and even bigger attitudes. And the elite aren't about to let some smart-aleck, fast-talking upstart and his underdog lads make the powerhouse clubs look like fools. Unfortunately for them, that's precisely what Max lives for.

I, Fallon Hayes, need to stop playing pranks on my boss. Did I mention he's my new roommate? Being the private chef for the retired hockey player who haunts my fantasies is a bad idea. Living down the hall from him is an even worse idea, especially considering the one-night stand we had ten years ago. What happened back then was unforgettable. Proof that we are destined to hate each other. There are three reasons why I absolutely cannot fall for my boss/roommate/one-night-stand.

Coming back to my hometown wasn’t part of my Christmas game plan. Neither was coaching my old high school’s hockey team or crossing paths with Colette McAllister, the Ice Queen of Brooking Sound. Back in high school, she was my biggest crush—and my brother’s biggest fan. Now, she’s all sharp glares, sarcastic quips, and a refusal to admit how much fun she’s having making my life miserable. But when my buddy Tucker bets I can’t get Colette to go on a date and kiss me under the mistletoe by Christmas Eve, I can’t resist.

Tori McNeal is young, beautiful, and focused. Her spirit lives in the music she sings, and nothing is going to stop her from reaching her dreams. Not even Collin Wagner. She's going to make sure she does everything in her power to fight off his advances. Will her fear of being left in the dust like his opponents stand in her way of letting a good thing happen? Collin is rugged, handsome, and a race car driver. Everything that a woman should want in a man. Why is it the one woman he wants only wants him to go away? Can Collin force his way into Tori's life and prove that he's there to stay? ...

A young woman disappears on her wedding day. Gone without a trace, the bride’s disappearance becomes a “cold case” until a ghostly discovery startles the small Lone Elder community…After a disastrous start, rookie pitcher, Charlie Pierce’s professional baseball career is over. Then his life takes a tragic turn when he is injured in a freak accident. All seems lost until the wife of an ex-professional boxer, a spirited Irish beauty, and a group of kids change his life…The Oaks baseball team is in shambles. A series of mysterious events threatens the team’s existence until a ...

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When a harsh new manager takes over the Tigresses football team, bringing a new star striker Kira with her, morale is rocked. The team’s current MVP Maeve clashes immediately with Kira – but despite the animosity between them, Maeve can’t help secretly admiring Kira's annoyingly perfect form… Is there more to this obsessive rivalry than they’re letting on?

Frank Ewert's disarming collection of short fiction starts off with an inside view of small-time, big identity Canadian hockey, its meaning, its plays, its lingo. But each story's distinct voice quickly reveals universal themes of rivalry, calling, discipline, infatuation, and national dignity that invite every reader to be more than a spectator. The characters have keen direction and surprising priorities that open this unknown world to the uninitiated.

It's 1939 and twelve-year-old Paul is an average American boy who dreams of playing baseball in the big leagues. He can hardly believe his luck when his father tells him one day 'the best pitcher in the game' will be staying at their home. What follows is a lesson in dignity, uncommon courage, and a thrilling parable, played out in our national pastime, about what it really means to be an American...

2024 Maxy Award for General Fiction Walking through doors open to a popular athlete, Jamie Williams wins hearts and basketball championships. Jamie's life, however, is far from trouble-free. Bullies, like Rick Cullin, quickly learn that picking on Jamie Williams, a young man with a powder keg temper, is not a wise decision. Growing up during a time of social change, Jamie wrestles with morality, religion, and being in love with two women. The Most Valuable Player in the 1968 Arkansas Overall Basketball Tournament, Jamie, a highly sought-after college prospect, plans to impress colleges and ...

Holly McGuire steht ihre gesamte Highschool-Zeit im Schatten ihres Zwillingsbruders und Eishockeystar Ethan. So auch auf der Feier zu ihrem achtzehnten Geburtstag bei dem sie lediglich eine Nebenrolle spielt. Nur einer schenkt ihr Beachtung, der beste Freund ihres Bruders und ihr heimlicher Crush Callen Followville. Holly schwebt im siebten Himmel und lässt sich auf ein paar unvergessliche Stunden mit dem charmanten Sportler ein.

Sie hat sich geschworen, die Regeln zu befolgen. Er könnte alles verändern. Lori liebt ihr Lehramtsstudium, Partys und Dates, auch wenn aus diesen selten mehr wird. Sie sehnt sich danach, nur ein einziges Mal das zu fühlen, was der Kuss mit Joshua sie hat fühlen lassen. Dieser eine schmerzhaft perfekte Kuss ist mittlerweile fast zwei Jahre her und sie haben nie wieder ein Wort darüber verloren. Was in Ordnung ist, denn der Kapitän der Basketballmannschaft ist der Bruder ihrer besten Freundin und damit off-limits.