Author: Sierra Hill
Publisher: Courting Love
ISBN: 9781733946247
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 302
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***He's the king on the court and will go full-court-press to get the girl.*** An enemies-to-lovers college sports romance.As a college basketball player, I don't chase girls - they come to me. I'm the star athlete everyone wants a piece of, with skills on the court and in the sheets. I get what I want, when I want it. I'm unstoppable.Until I meet Ainsley Locker. She doesn't play games but plays hard to get, seemingly resistant to my charm. That's okay because I like a good challenge.And my plan is to go full-court-press to win her over and make her mine.As long as I don't foul out in the process.
Author: Kristin White
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781793937131
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 140
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The inspiring, true coming-of-age story of a young man who was blessed with a unique talent for basketball and also the resilience to overcome the trouble around him. Eric Price was raised in Washington, DC's notorious Sursum Corda housing project, a community that served as the city's largest open-air drug market. He was a basketball phenom and was given a ranking of number one in the world by the basketball media when he was just ten years old. Eric went on a journey around the country, playing in select tournaments and camps with many of today's NBA stars. He attended five different high schools, playing for national power Montrose Christian, and prep stand-out Blair Academy. But Eric's true test came when, like many other young players, a career in basketball did not work out. He uses the strength and determination he learned from the game of basketball to continue moving forward and building a life for himself.Eye-opening and deeply moving, Full Court Press is the story of a young man's life that offers a glimpse into the world of high-stakes youth basketball.
Author: Pat Conroy
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553898183
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 418
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A deeply affecting coming-of-age memoir about family, love, loss, basketball—and life itself—by the beloved author of The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini During one unforgettable season as a Citadel cadet, Pat Conroy becomes part of a basketball team that is ultimately destined to fail. And yet for a military kid who grew up on the move, the Bulldogs provide a sanctuary from the cold, abrasive father who dominates his life—and a crucible for becoming his own man. With all the drama and incandescence of his bestselling fiction, Conroy re-creates his pivotal senior year as captain of the Citadel Bulldogs. He chronicles the highs and lows of that fateful 1966–67 season, his tough disciplinarian coach, the joys of winning, and the hard-won lessons of losing. Most of all, he recounts how a group of boys came together as a team, playing a sport that would become a metaphor for a man whose spirit could never be defeated. Praise for My Losing Season “A superb accomplishment, maybe the finest book Pat Conroy has written.”—The Washington Post Book World “A wonderfully rich memoir that you don’t have to be a sports fan to love.”—Houston Chronicle “A memoir with all the Conroy trademarks . . . Here’s ample proof that losers always tell the best stories.”—Newsweek “In My Losing Season, Conroy opens his arms wide to embrace his difficult past and almost everyone in it.”—New York Daily News “Haunting, bittersweet and as compelling as his bestselling fiction.”—Boston Herald
Author: Mike Lupica
Publisher: Jove Books
ISBN: 9780515133646
Category : Basketball stories
Languages : en
Pages : 358
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From the "New York Times" bestselling author comes this "hilarious satire of the NBA" ("The Orlando Sentinel"). When Dee Gerard becomes the first women ever to play in the NBA, she soon finds herself hounded by the media, calculating owners, and her own spoiled teammates. To make history, Dee must keep her cool on the court--and beat them all at their own games off the court.
Author: Sierra Hill
Publisher: Courting Love
ISBN: 9781733946230
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
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He's my older brother's friend and teammate. Off-limits, unavailable and forbidden.There are times I wish I was someone else and not the shy, geeky, college virgin that I am. I also wish that my crush on Van Gerard wasn't one sided and that he looked at me as something other than his best friend's little sister. But he's firmly drawn the line in the friendship territory, even though there are times I think he might feel the same way about me. But then I remember that Van has a long-time girlfriend and we're strictly in the friend zone. But I want more.So, when Van's life is turned upside down, I'm there to comfort him. To break his fall. I'm his shoulder to cry on. Even if he only considers me a rebound.
Author: Elena Delle Donne
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534412360
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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From 2015 WNBA MVP, 2016 Olympic gold medalist, and global ambassador to the Special Olympics Elena Delle Donne comes the second novel in a brand-new middle grade series with as much heart as there is game. When the basketball team is invited to have a service day at the school-affiliated after-school program, Elle falls in love with working with kids with special needs. So she begins to volunteer on two days a week when she doesn’t have practice and makes new friends there. Now, Elle finds herself juggling her new passion, basketball obligations, and schoolwork. But when her grades start to slip, she’s going to have to make a tough decision. Can Elle really do it all? Or will she find herself being pulled in too many directions?
Author: Marc Aronson
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763671886
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
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"Nine all-stars in the field of YA lit contribute stories. . . . An anthology of stand-alone stories that invite — no, demand — a straight read-through." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) Nine of YA literature’s top writers, including Walter Dean Myers, Rita Williams-Garcia, Adam Rapp, Joseph Bruchac, and Sharon Flake reveal how it all goes down in a searing collection of short stories, in which each one picks up where the previous one ends. Characters weave in and out of narratives, perspectives change, and emotions play out for a fluid and fast-paced ode to the game of street basketball. Crackling with humor, grit, and streetball philosophy, and featuring poems and photographs by Charles R. Smith Jr., this anthology is a slam dunk.
Author: J. Akridge
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 300
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Single mother Kelsi Fran hates basketball. To her, it's a painful reminder of her past relationship mistakes. But after losing a bet to her sister, she finds herself at an Atlanta Hawks game, hating life. There, she meets basketball star Landon Prince and treats herself to one steamy night with him. Landon sees Kelsi as the kind of girl he could fall for, but it takes a bit of convincing for her to give them a chance. When she finally relents, Landon fully believes he can protect her from the trappings of his fame. He was wrong. One reporter was all it took to catch a picture of them in a compromising position, that could cost Kelsi her teaching job. But when Kelsi's ex sees the picture, he formulates a plan to exploit the situation in a vicious custody battle. Can Landon and Kelsi work together to pick up the pieces of her shattered life and begin a full court press to their happily ever after? Or will the price of his fame tear them apart?Full Court Press is the first book in the Hawks Series. It can be read as a standalone with bits and pieces of other characters.
Author: Monique Mills
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781520754048
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 526
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Get FIVE African American Sports romance short stories with a collection of 36 bonus romance stories inside! Full Court Press Part One-BBW African American Sports RomanceBenjamin Wood, known as B-Wood to all of his friends, is a rising basketball star. He is one of the rare freshman basketball players that actually gets to play in his college games. He came to college with a plan: within the first year, he was going to get drafted. He was going to make sure that he stayed on that path with no distractions, but after his teammate and best friend convinces him to go to a pool party, he meets Simone. Simone is a beautiful full figured blogger. She is not ashamed of her plus size figure, she flaunts it. Simone and Benjamin hit it off instantly but she surprises him with something that may be a challenge for him. Full Court Press Part Two-BBW African American Sports RomanceB-Wood is trying to get over the fact that that the teammate that he trained is being drafted instead of him. He tries his best to get back into the game but it is hard at first. After some tips and pointers from his best friend Aaron, and his girlfriend Simone, he manages to do that. With the game against their big rival coming up soon, he knows that needs to be doing his best. This game will get the team into the playoffs. If the team goes all the way into the playoffs, that means that more potential scouts. Meanwhile, he and Simone have gotten much closer. From just casually hanging out, things are starting to get heavy. He's being patient with her rule to wait, but maybe he might have to work his way around it. With everything going great, something at the end may tear it all apart. Will B-Wood keep his cool or will he lose it all over a dumb decision? Full Court Press Part Three-BBW African American Sports RomanceB-Wood and Simone are still a couple. They are doing more things together and are going stronger than ever, but with B-Wood's suspension, he is out of the game. Naturally, he starts to get frustrated and even begins to leave Simone out of the loop. Simone is there to distract him from it. They are falling for each other harder and faster but still nothing can take over for his love of basketball. He misses it dearly and Simone can start to sense it. She has an idea that may come to his rescue but he isn't so sure about it, besides he doesn't want anything to ruin his chances to get back on the court. As he watches his team start to lose from the sideline, he doesn't know how much more he can take. Will Simone be able to help him or will B-Wood never get his chance to get drafted to a professional NBA team?My Injury Time-African American Sports RomanceA new coach was in town. He came to Connecticut to coach the under 19 team. There he discovered talent that was impressive and admirable. He set to work to bring Connecticut onto the soccer map. One player in particular, Justin knew just how to play competitively and bring about a win. The only problem was that Paula, his sister, thinks the coach is pushing him too hard. Shortly after that, Justin suffers a soccer injury and Paula places the blame squarely at the coach's feet... QB's Love Defense-African American Football RomanceKeisha is a laser-focused African American college student at Georgia Southwest, whose only dream is to be an athletic trainer for a professional sports team. After undergoing a bad break up with her boyfriend of four years, she feels completely unwillingly to dive back into the dating world. That is, until she meets Trey, the college's new quarterback...WARNING: This book contains mature language and content intended for 18+ readers only!
Author: Elouise Tynan
Publisher: Ardently Romance
ISBN: 0645376809
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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A fake dating college sports romance perfect for fans of Elle Kennedy's Off-Campus and Briar U series. EMILY ‘MONTY’ MONTGOMERY When I walked up to the closest guy on the quad and mauled him with my mouth to escape my overzealous ex-boyfriend, I had no idea he was the stupidly hot star of the Pierson University basketball team. So what if it was the hottest accidental makeout of my life? West Wright has just as many scores on his headboard as he does on the court. And I have no desire to be one of many. But when my ex turns to outright stalking, West’s unexpected offer to play the role of fake boyfriend suddenly seems like a safe bet. I have a few rules to throw down though, because despite his killer charm, I have no intention of getting involved with a guy like West for real, no matter how hard he tries to shoot his shot. WEST WRIGHT It’s not like girls throwing themselves at me is a new thing, but the hot brunette with legs for days who jumped me in the quad definitely caught me off guard. Shame my eyes are firmly on the prize—making it to the NBA. Which means I don’t have time for relationships. Even fake ones. But after one hot kiss that hit harder than a three-point buzzer-beater, I can’t get Monty out of my head. And I want her between my sheets. Next thing I know I’m her campus knight, offering to fake date her under the guise of getting her ex-boyfriend off her back. So why does this relationship suddenly feel real? And why aren’t I bolting in the other direction?
