Author: Krista Wolf
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
When I saved the little boy from falling off the bleachers at the aquarium, I never imagined it would change my life. But his three Army Ranger dads had other plans for me, and sometimes the best things in life come when you least expect. I never planned on being a nanny to the most adorable twins on the planet, just like I'd never dreamt of living with three ripped, beautiful soldiers-turned-mercenaries, constantly working out in their Southold mansion to keep their hard bodies in Army Ranger shape. Yet here I am, alone on Long Island and out of money for med school. So when a chance rescue affords me the opportunity to get back on my feet, I'm more than willing to take on the responsibility... and all the delicious fringe benefits that come with it. But the men are lonely too, and our attraction is overwhelming. Week by week I'm tempted by three shredded, ridiculously-trained bodies, until lines are crossed and inhibitions are dropped and I find myself in bed with all three of them. Regrets? Absolutely none. Only that I hadn't found this part of my life sooner. Liam is as physically flawless as he is sweet, while Duncan's bright smile and broad-shouldered humor masks a much darker secret. Julius is the powerful, deadly loner of the group - relieved from command for undertaking a vengeful, near-suicide mission. Together my new lovers form the upper echelon of a rogue mercenary company, operating out of Manhattan. But when an edgy, almost impossible task calls them, one by one, to the far side of the world? It could open the door to all new possibilities... or spell the end of everything we've built together. NANNY FOR THE ARMY RANGERS is a thrilling stand-alone Military Reverse Harem Romance filled with humor, action, and suspense. HEA guaranteed!
Nanny for the Army Rangers
Author: Krista Wolf
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
When I saved the little boy from falling off the bleachers at the aquarium, I never imagined it would change my life. But his three Army Ranger dads had other plans for me, and sometimes the best things in life come when you least expect. I never planned on being a nanny to the most adorable twins on the planet, just like I'd never dreamt of living with three ripped, beautiful soldiers-turned-mercenaries, constantly working out in their Southold mansion to keep their hard bodies in Army Ranger shape. Yet here I am, alone on Long Island and out of money for med school. So when a chance rescue affords me the opportunity to get back on my feet, I'm more than willing to take on the responsibility... and all the delicious fringe benefits that come with it. But the men are lonely too, and our attraction is overwhelming. Week by week I'm tempted by three shredded, ridiculously-trained bodies, until lines are crossed and inhibitions are dropped and I find myself in bed with all three of them. Regrets? Absolutely none. Only that I hadn't found this part of my life sooner. Liam is as physically flawless as he is sweet, while Duncan's bright smile and broad-shouldered humor masks a much darker secret. Julius is the powerful, deadly loner of the group - relieved from command for undertaking a vengeful, near-suicide mission. Together my new lovers form the upper echelon of a rogue mercenary company, operating out of Manhattan. But when an edgy, almost impossible task calls them, one by one, to the far side of the world? It could open the door to all new possibilities... or spell the end of everything we've built together. NANNY FOR THE ARMY RANGERS is a thrilling stand-alone Military Reverse Harem Romance filled with humor, action, and suspense. HEA guaranteed!
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
When I saved the little boy from falling off the bleachers at the aquarium, I never imagined it would change my life. But his three Army Ranger dads had other plans for me, and sometimes the best things in life come when you least expect. I never planned on being a nanny to the most adorable twins on the planet, just like I'd never dreamt of living with three ripped, beautiful soldiers-turned-mercenaries, constantly working out in their Southold mansion to keep their hard bodies in Army Ranger shape. Yet here I am, alone on Long Island and out of money for med school. So when a chance rescue affords me the opportunity to get back on my feet, I'm more than willing to take on the responsibility... and all the delicious fringe benefits that come with it. But the men are lonely too, and our attraction is overwhelming. Week by week I'm tempted by three shredded, ridiculously-trained bodies, until lines are crossed and inhibitions are dropped and I find myself in bed with all three of them. Regrets? Absolutely none. Only that I hadn't found this part of my life sooner. Liam is as physically flawless as he is sweet, while Duncan's bright smile and broad-shouldered humor masks a much darker secret. Julius is the powerful, deadly loner of the group - relieved from command for undertaking a vengeful, near-suicide mission. Together my new lovers form the upper echelon of a rogue mercenary company, operating out of Manhattan. But when an edgy, almost impossible task calls them, one by one, to the far side of the world? It could open the door to all new possibilities... or spell the end of everything we've built together. NANNY FOR THE ARMY RANGERS is a thrilling stand-alone Military Reverse Harem Romance filled with humor, action, and suspense. HEA guaranteed!
Wife to the Marines
Author: Krista Wolf
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
THREE US Marines seeking ONE wife to satisfy our insanely busy lifestyle... My friends can be real jerks sometimes, especially when they set up a fake dating profile in my name asking for three guys instead of one! But then this incredible response comes through, and I just can't ignore it. I'm too obsessed with it... along with the trio of gorgeous photos I can't stop drooling over. So I try to make a date with one of them. Only they won't have it. It's apparently all or nothing when it comes to these military men, and a triple-date sure sounds like a fun way to break the monotony of my boring dating life, doesn't it? Only very quickly things become a lot more than just fun. Troy is the blond-haired, blue-eyed American dream, a decorated machine-gunner with a tragic past. Everett is the dark-haired, broad-shouldered combat engineer, with a heart as big as his enormous arms. Then there's Forrest; a true, red-bearded warrior. Forged in combat, the bond they share seems closed and unbreakable... yet somehow they've opened their arms for me. I'd never considered dating more than one person, much less getting involved with three! But that's the deal they've offered. No strings, no jealousy, just three ripped, powerful men with a drive and ambition that matches my own. Three brothers-in-arms willing to share me in every possible way, just as they've opened their hearts to mine. Just wait until my friends see what they actually started... WIFE TO THE MARINES is a military reverse harem love story filled with suspense, humor, and enough sweltering hot action to melt your kindle (author not responsible for molten kindles). HEA guaranteed!
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
THREE US Marines seeking ONE wife to satisfy our insanely busy lifestyle... My friends can be real jerks sometimes, especially when they set up a fake dating profile in my name asking for three guys instead of one! But then this incredible response comes through, and I just can't ignore it. I'm too obsessed with it... along with the trio of gorgeous photos I can't stop drooling over. So I try to make a date with one of them. Only they won't have it. It's apparently all or nothing when it comes to these military men, and a triple-date sure sounds like a fun way to break the monotony of my boring dating life, doesn't it? Only very quickly things become a lot more than just fun. Troy is the blond-haired, blue-eyed American dream, a decorated machine-gunner with a tragic past. Everett is the dark-haired, broad-shouldered combat engineer, with a heart as big as his enormous arms. Then there's Forrest; a true, red-bearded warrior. Forged in combat, the bond they share seems closed and unbreakable... yet somehow they've opened their arms for me. I'd never considered dating more than one person, much less getting involved with three! But that's the deal they've offered. No strings, no jealousy, just three ripped, powerful men with a drive and ambition that matches my own. Three brothers-in-arms willing to share me in every possible way, just as they've opened their hearts to mine. Just wait until my friends see what they actually started... WIFE TO THE MARINES is a military reverse harem love story filled with suspense, humor, and enough sweltering hot action to melt your kindle (author not responsible for molten kindles). HEA guaranteed!
Secret Wife to the Special Forces
Author: Krista Wolf
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
When my brother's hottest childhood friend calls to invite me out to Hawaii, I'm intrigued. But when I learn he and his two Special Forces roommates need me to act as a "wife" as well, what's a cold Minnesota girl to do? Jace is everything every girl dreams about: six and a quarter feet of pure muscle wrapped in Green Beret camo and Army tactical gear. It doesn't hurt that his broad chest is decorated with a whole rainbow of ribbons and medals. Or that his two closest friends - Merrick and Aurelius - are also his brothers-in-arms, their inseparable bonds forged in the white-hot fires of combat. But Jace needs a favor... and that favor requires me. His very freedom relies on a little white lie, and with the help of his roommates, we need to pull off the illusion of being a happily married couple. Yet living with three ripped, gorgeous soldiers is fraught with its own set of perils. Merrick's a hotshot chopper pilot with shoulders for days, smoldering blue eyes, and a lady-killer smile. And Aurelius is a Navy SEAL with the chiseled build of a Greek god, as well as an accent so exotic it melts me into a puddle whenever I'm around him. It turns out these boys need favors of their own, and I'm only happy to oblige. But they also harbor a butterfly-inducing secret: as with everything else in their closed little universe, this trio of soldiers likes to share. Can a lonely Minnesota girl actually fall for her brother's best friend and his two incredible house-mates? Or is my secret "marriage" doomed to failure before the honeymoon even starts? SECRET WIFE TO THE SPECIAL FORCES is a military reverse harem love story filled with suspense, humor, and love three times hot enough to melt your kindle into a bubbling pile of plastic and glass (author not responsible for molten kindles). HEA guaranteed!
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
When my brother's hottest childhood friend calls to invite me out to Hawaii, I'm intrigued. But when I learn he and his two Special Forces roommates need me to act as a "wife" as well, what's a cold Minnesota girl to do? Jace is everything every girl dreams about: six and a quarter feet of pure muscle wrapped in Green Beret camo and Army tactical gear. It doesn't hurt that his broad chest is decorated with a whole rainbow of ribbons and medals. Or that his two closest friends - Merrick and Aurelius - are also his brothers-in-arms, their inseparable bonds forged in the white-hot fires of combat. But Jace needs a favor... and that favor requires me. His very freedom relies on a little white lie, and with the help of his roommates, we need to pull off the illusion of being a happily married couple. Yet living with three ripped, gorgeous soldiers is fraught with its own set of perils. Merrick's a hotshot chopper pilot with shoulders for days, smoldering blue eyes, and a lady-killer smile. And Aurelius is a Navy SEAL with the chiseled build of a Greek god, as well as an accent so exotic it melts me into a puddle whenever I'm around him. It turns out these boys need favors of their own, and I'm only happy to oblige. But they also harbor a butterfly-inducing secret: as with everything else in their closed little universe, this trio of soldiers likes to share. Can a lonely Minnesota girl actually fall for her brother's best friend and his two incredible house-mates? Or is my secret "marriage" doomed to failure before the honeymoon even starts? SECRET WIFE TO THE SPECIAL FORCES is a military reverse harem love story filled with suspense, humor, and love three times hot enough to melt your kindle into a bubbling pile of plastic and glass (author not responsible for molten kindles). HEA guaranteed!
The Protector's War
Author: S. M. Stirling
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0451460774
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
It’s been eight years since the Change rendered technology inoperable across the globe. Rising from the ashes of the computer and industrial ages is a brave new world. Survivors have banded together in tribal communities, committed to rebuilding society. In Oregon’s Willamette Valley, former pilot Michael Havel’s Bearkillers are warriors of renown. Their closest ally, the mystical Clan Mackenzie, is led by Wiccan folksinger Juniper Mackenzie. Their leadership has saved countless lives. But not every leader has altruistic aspirations. Norman Arminger, medieval scholar, rules the Protectorate. He has enslaved civilians, built an army, and spread his forces from Portland through most of western Washington State. Now he wants the Willamette Valley farmland, and he’s willing to wage war to conquer it. And unknown to both factions is the imminent arrival of a ship from Tasmania bearing British soldiers...
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0451460774
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
It’s been eight years since the Change rendered technology inoperable across the globe. Rising from the ashes of the computer and industrial ages is a brave new world. Survivors have banded together in tribal communities, committed to rebuilding society. In Oregon’s Willamette Valley, former pilot Michael Havel’s Bearkillers are warriors of renown. Their closest ally, the mystical Clan Mackenzie, is led by Wiccan folksinger Juniper Mackenzie. Their leadership has saved countless lives. But not every leader has altruistic aspirations. Norman Arminger, medieval scholar, rules the Protectorate. He has enslaved civilians, built an army, and spread his forces from Portland through most of western Washington State. Now he wants the Willamette Valley farmland, and he’s willing to wage war to conquer it. And unknown to both factions is the imminent arrival of a ship from Tasmania bearing British soldiers...
Just Another Day in My Insanely Real Life
Author: Barbara Dee
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442431423
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Twelve-year-old Cassie has a lot to cope with when her father moves "out of the picture." Her mom's constantly working overtime, her teenage sister's going AWOL, and her little brother seriously needs attention. It's up to Cassie to prevent total chaos at home -- or so she thinks. She can't control everything, though. At school Cassie's two "best" friends are turning nasty, and a cute boy is sending mixed signals. And then there's Mr. Mullaney -- the weirdest, hardest English teacher in the seventh grade -- who hates everything she does. Since Mr. Mullaney isn't even reading her brilliant work, Cassie starts submitting journal entries like "A Virtual Tour of My Insanely Messy Desk." But her sassy humor isn't winning her any friends or helping her ailing grades. What's a girl to do when life gets totally insane? Barbara Dee has created a witty, poignant portrait of an intense, honest, feisty girl who is ferociously funny and only too human.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442431423
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Twelve-year-old Cassie has a lot to cope with when her father moves "out of the picture." Her mom's constantly working overtime, her teenage sister's going AWOL, and her little brother seriously needs attention. It's up to Cassie to prevent total chaos at home -- or so she thinks. She can't control everything, though. At school Cassie's two "best" friends are turning nasty, and a cute boy is sending mixed signals. And then there's Mr. Mullaney -- the weirdest, hardest English teacher in the seventh grade -- who hates everything she does. Since Mr. Mullaney isn't even reading her brilliant work, Cassie starts submitting journal entries like "A Virtual Tour of My Insanely Messy Desk." But her sassy humor isn't winning her any friends or helping her ailing grades. What's a girl to do when life gets totally insane? Barbara Dee has created a witty, poignant portrait of an intense, honest, feisty girl who is ferociously funny and only too human.
Surrogate with Benefits
Author: Krista Wolf
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Three gorgeous businessmen, looking for a surrogate. One headstrong woman, bent on a selfless act. What do you do when business becomes pleasure? Jordyn never expected to play the surrogate for one, much less three of the hottest real estate developers in upstate NY. Yet with their picturesque mansion and live-in amenities? She quickly falls into the most amazing - and unorthodox - of all arrangements. But when the original egg donor bails and she takes on that role as well, Jordyn is faced with a butterfly-inducing decision: continue solely with bi-monthly IVF treatments... or go the natural route and get pregnant organically... with all three of them. The choice is easy, when undeniable chemistry runs headfirst into weeks of pent-up longing. So when limitations are removed and barriers drop away? Jordyn finds herself the sizzling center of a guilt-free, no-strings attached situation in which she - and her most far-flung fantasies - are indulged, triple time. Aiden is the blue-eyed wildchild, and Elliot the reserved yet surprisingly fearless world-traveler. Connor is the ripped, sizzling Irishman, with an intoxicating accent and a shredded athlete's body to match his razor-sharp tongue. Together they take Jordyn on an emotional roller-coaster ride, from the dark secrets of her calloused past to the modern-day wounds the four of them must deal with together. Can three lifelong friends find happiness - and love - in the arms of a spitfire, daredevil of a woman? Or will the ghosts of their previous endeavors threaten to keep their arrangement strictly business? SURROGATE WITH BENEFITS is a smoldering reverse harem love story packed wall-to-wall with humor, suspense, sugary-sweet romance, and stomach-fluttering action. HEA guaranteed!
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Three gorgeous businessmen, looking for a surrogate. One headstrong woman, bent on a selfless act. What do you do when business becomes pleasure? Jordyn never expected to play the surrogate for one, much less three of the hottest real estate developers in upstate NY. Yet with their picturesque mansion and live-in amenities? She quickly falls into the most amazing - and unorthodox - of all arrangements. But when the original egg donor bails and she takes on that role as well, Jordyn is faced with a butterfly-inducing decision: continue solely with bi-monthly IVF treatments... or go the natural route and get pregnant organically... with all three of them. The choice is easy, when undeniable chemistry runs headfirst into weeks of pent-up longing. So when limitations are removed and barriers drop away? Jordyn finds herself the sizzling center of a guilt-free, no-strings attached situation in which she - and her most far-flung fantasies - are indulged, triple time. Aiden is the blue-eyed wildchild, and Elliot the reserved yet surprisingly fearless world-traveler. Connor is the ripped, sizzling Irishman, with an intoxicating accent and a shredded athlete's body to match his razor-sharp tongue. Together they take Jordyn on an emotional roller-coaster ride, from the dark secrets of her calloused past to the modern-day wounds the four of them must deal with together. Can three lifelong friends find happiness - and love - in the arms of a spitfire, daredevil of a woman? Or will the ghosts of their previous endeavors threaten to keep their arrangement strictly business? SURROGATE WITH BENEFITS is a smoldering reverse harem love story packed wall-to-wall with humor, suspense, sugary-sweet romance, and stomach-fluttering action. HEA guaranteed!
Shared - A Reverse Harem Romance
Author: Krista Wolf
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781719973892
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
"You want to share me... as a girlfriend?" My stomach did a sexy backflip. "All three of you?" Broke and lonely, adjunct professor Claudia takes an on-campus renovation job to make ends meet. So when three gorgeous hunks show up, mistakenly assigned to the unfinished frat-house? Letting them live in the old Victorian in exchange for free labor seems like a no-brainer. But having three beautiful college athletes as roommates might be more than she bargained for. Especially when sexual tensions reach a fever pitch, and one of them breaks their only rule: no one goes after her... unless theyall do. As the house devolves into a powder keg of jealousy and restraint, the guys come up with an interesting idea: sharing her as a girlfriend. No secrets, no limitations, just three powerful ex-fraternity brothers acting as Claudia's three beautiful boyfriends... one by one, two on one... and more. Together they fix the house as they fix each other; Brandon, the sexy football star about to lose his scholarship. Colin, the lithe swimmer struggling to get past a dark betrayal. And Hunter, the charming, sometimes brooding alpha who harbors his own personal secret. Can Claudia satisfy the needs of three strapping college athletes who worship her as a goddess, mind, body, and soul? Or will the awakening of her own seemingly insatiable sexual appetite ultimately be their downfall? SHARED is a sexy, stand-alone reverse harem romance filled with fun, humor, and tremendous amounts of love. It also contains blistering hot MFMM menage sex, in single and multiple partner scenes so molten they're bound to melt your kindle! HEA guaranteed.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781719973892
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
"You want to share me... as a girlfriend?" My stomach did a sexy backflip. "All three of you?" Broke and lonely, adjunct professor Claudia takes an on-campus renovation job to make ends meet. So when three gorgeous hunks show up, mistakenly assigned to the unfinished frat-house? Letting them live in the old Victorian in exchange for free labor seems like a no-brainer. But having three beautiful college athletes as roommates might be more than she bargained for. Especially when sexual tensions reach a fever pitch, and one of them breaks their only rule: no one goes after her... unless theyall do. As the house devolves into a powder keg of jealousy and restraint, the guys come up with an interesting idea: sharing her as a girlfriend. No secrets, no limitations, just three powerful ex-fraternity brothers acting as Claudia's three beautiful boyfriends... one by one, two on one... and more. Together they fix the house as they fix each other; Brandon, the sexy football star about to lose his scholarship. Colin, the lithe swimmer struggling to get past a dark betrayal. And Hunter, the charming, sometimes brooding alpha who harbors his own personal secret. Can Claudia satisfy the needs of three strapping college athletes who worship her as a goddess, mind, body, and soul? Or will the awakening of her own seemingly insatiable sexual appetite ultimately be their downfall? SHARED is a sexy, stand-alone reverse harem romance filled with fun, humor, and tremendous amounts of love. It also contains blistering hot MFMM menage sex, in single and multiple partner scenes so molten they're bound to melt your kindle! HEA guaranteed.
Mistress of All Evil
Author: Serena Valentino
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1368012493
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
The tale is told as if it's happening once upon a dream: the lovely maiden meets her handsome prince in the woods. The story has been told many times and in many ways. But always the maiden finds out that she is a princess—a princess who has been cursed by a dark fairy to prick her finger on a spindle and fall into an eternal sleep. Though her three good fairies try to protect her, the princess succumbs to the curse. But the power of good endures, as her true love defeats the fire-breathing dragon and awakens the princess with true love's first kiss. The two live happily ever after. And yet this is only half the story. So what of the dark fairy, Maleficent? Why does she curse the innocent princess? What led to her becoming so filled with malice, anger, and hatred? Many tales have tried to explain her motives. Here is one account, pulled down from the many passed down through the ages. It is a tale of love and betrayal, of magic and reveries. It is a tale of the Mistress of All Evil.
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1368012493
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
The tale is told as if it's happening once upon a dream: the lovely maiden meets her handsome prince in the woods. The story has been told many times and in many ways. But always the maiden finds out that she is a princess—a princess who has been cursed by a dark fairy to prick her finger on a spindle and fall into an eternal sleep. Though her three good fairies try to protect her, the princess succumbs to the curse. But the power of good endures, as her true love defeats the fire-breathing dragon and awakens the princess with true love's first kiss. The two live happily ever after. And yet this is only half the story. So what of the dark fairy, Maleficent? Why does she curse the innocent princess? What led to her becoming so filled with malice, anger, and hatred? Many tales have tried to explain her motives. Here is one account, pulled down from the many passed down through the ages. It is a tale of love and betrayal, of magic and reveries. It is a tale of the Mistress of All Evil.
Legion of Super-Heroes (2019-) #8
Author: Brian Michael Bendis
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Beginning a special two-part comics storytelling event! Over the course of two spectacular issues, 44 artists will dive into the 31st century-with each page starring a different Legionnaire! It starts when the team is arrested by a galactic authority that does not approve of the Legion-and it leads into an intergalactic showdown that will affect every member of the team!
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Beginning a special two-part comics storytelling event! Over the course of two spectacular issues, 44 artists will dive into the 31st century-with each page starring a different Legionnaire! It starts when the team is arrested by a galactic authority that does not approve of the Legion-and it leads into an intergalactic showdown that will affect every member of the team!
Ten Innings at Wrigley
Author: Kevin Cook
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
ISBN: 1250182034
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
The dramatic story of a legendary 1979 slugfest between the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies, full of runs, hits, and subplots, on the cusp of a new era in baseball history It was a Thursday at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, mostly sunny with the wind blowing out. Nobody expected an afternoon game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs on May 17, 1979, to be much more than a lazy early-season contest matching two teams heading in opposite directions—the first-place Phillies and the Cubs, those lovable losers—until they combined for thirteen runs in the first inning. “The craziest game ever,” one player called it. “And then the second inning started.” Ten Innings at Wrigley is Kevin Cook’s vivid account of a game that could only have happened at this ballpark, in this era, with this colorful cast of heroes and heels: Hall of Famers Mike Schmidt and Bruce Sutter, surly slugger Dave Kingman, hustler Pete Rose, unlucky Bill Buckner, scarred Vietnam vet Garry Maddox, troubled relief pitcher Donnie Moore, clubhouse jester Tug McGraw, and two managers pulling out what was left of their hair. It was the highest-scoring ballgame in a century, and much more than that. Cook reveals the human stories behind a contest the New York Times called “the wildest in modern history” and shows how money, muscles, and modern statistics were about to change baseball forever.
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
ISBN: 1250182034
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
The dramatic story of a legendary 1979 slugfest between the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies, full of runs, hits, and subplots, on the cusp of a new era in baseball history It was a Thursday at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, mostly sunny with the wind blowing out. Nobody expected an afternoon game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs on May 17, 1979, to be much more than a lazy early-season contest matching two teams heading in opposite directions—the first-place Phillies and the Cubs, those lovable losers—until they combined for thirteen runs in the first inning. “The craziest game ever,” one player called it. “And then the second inning started.” Ten Innings at Wrigley is Kevin Cook’s vivid account of a game that could only have happened at this ballpark, in this era, with this colorful cast of heroes and heels: Hall of Famers Mike Schmidt and Bruce Sutter, surly slugger Dave Kingman, hustler Pete Rose, unlucky Bill Buckner, scarred Vietnam vet Garry Maddox, troubled relief pitcher Donnie Moore, clubhouse jester Tug McGraw, and two managers pulling out what was left of their hair. It was the highest-scoring ballgame in a century, and much more than that. Cook reveals the human stories behind a contest the New York Times called “the wildest in modern history” and shows how money, muscles, and modern statistics were about to change baseball forever.