Althea is nothing but trouble! Everyone agrees: her mama, her daddy, her teacher, even the policeman. But when Buddy Walker, the play leader on Althea's street in Harlem, watches her play paddle tennis, he sees something more: pure possibility. Buddy buys Althea her very own stringed tennis racket, and before long, she's on her way to becoming a great athlete—and to proving that she's more than just trouble. Althea Gibson was the first African American ever to compete in and win the Wimbledon Cup. Born in 1927, she was a spirited child and became an enormously talented athlete. Sue Stauffacher's lively text, paired with vibrant paintings by artist Greg Couch, captures the exuberance, ambition, and triumph of this remarkable woman. Readers will cheer from the stands as Althea transforms from playground tomboy to Wimbledon champion.
Chelsea Ross knows she's a great actress. Which is lucky, as she's just got the toughest role of her life! Washed up from Hollywood and in serious need of cash, Chelsea jumps at the $10,000 opportunity to act as 'carer' to famous hockey player Mark Bressler, injured after a car crash. After all, how hard can it be to play nice and pick up after an incredibly hot invalid in need of her tender loving care? Just three months of playing nurse and the cash is hers. But Mark Bressler doesn't need help. The moody hockey player's glory days may be over, but he has no intention of letting anyone aid his recovery, least of all the maddeningly cheerful Chelsea. He's determined to get her to quit - and Mark isn't the type to give in. But then, neither is Chelsea... More brilliantly funny and red-hot sexy drama from the fabulous Rachel Gibson
For five years, Cecilia Morgan’s entire existence has revolved around playing personal assistant to self-centered former NFL quarterback Wade Carter. Their arguments have been the stuff of legend. But just when she finally gives her notice, his father’s health fails, and she suddenly finds herself in Wade’s hometown. Now if she can just ignore how sexy her ex-boss is starting to look in his Wranglers... To say CC’s notice is a bombshell is massive understatement. Wade can’t imagine his life without his “left tackle.” She’s the only person who stands up to him, and it’s his favorite thing about her. And he’ll do anything to convince CC to stay—even if it means playing dirty. Now they’re living under the same roof, getting involved in small-town politics, and five years of fighting is starting to feel a whole lot like foreplay. But when a quarterback realizes he might be falling for his MVP, he’ll have to throw a Hail Mary she’ll never see coming... Each book in the Credence, Colorado series is STANDALONE: * Nothing But Trouble * The Trouble with Christmas * Asking for Trouble
In 2007, Nathan Rabin set out to provide a revisionist look at the history of cinematic failure on a weekly basis. What began as a solitary ramble through the nooks and crannies of pop culture evolved into a way of life. My Year Of Flops collects dozens of the best-loved entries from the A.V. Club column along with bonus interviews and fifteen brand-new entries covering everything from notorious flops like The Cable Guy and Last Action Hero to bizarre obscurities like Glory Road, Johnny Cash’s poignantly homemade tribute to Jesus. Driven by a unique combination of sympathy and Schadenfreude, My Year Of Flops is an unforgettable tribute to cinematic losers, beautiful and otherwise.
In need of date for Valentine's Day... At one point in his life, Michael Vilander had it all: the money, the looks, the billion dollar corporation, the girl. There was a time when he was a naive fool in love. Crazy enough, getting left at the alter on your wedding day will change all that. He doesn’t have time to hand-pick his dates. Luckily, his secretary gets the job done—thank you, grandma—ahem, Regina. All women want is money and sex anyway, so getting paired up with the next flavor du jour isn’t ever a problem. Not with his looks. Not with the size of his back account. Not with the size of his...yeah. No complaints in that department. It has never been a problem, until it is. When grandma doesn’t come through, he needs to find a date. One night. For the Valentine’s Day Gala his company sponsors. Having no other choice, Michael puts his matchmaking company to the ultimate test. He creates his own dating profile to find himself a match. What he finds is so much more than he bargained for. She’s smart, naive and beautiful. She’s the opposite of any other women he’s been with and he has to remind himself that their date is only for one night. He wasn’t expecting to walk away with a fake fiancé. Let alone one with a secret that would ruin his reputation. Ah, cake, anyone? This series is perfect for those who love books by: Melissa Foster, Carly Phillips, Louise Bay, Lauren Landish, Kendall Ryan, Lauren Blakely, Emma Chase, Penny Reid, Leigh James, Vi Keeland, Melanie Harlow, Layla Hagen, Penelope Ward, Lili Valente, Aleatha Romig, Tijan, Piper Rayne, Lexy Timms, Piper Lawson, Jessica Hawkins, Laurelin Paige, Elle Kennedy, Kennedy Fox, Helen Hardt, Meredith Wild, J.S. Scott, Nana Malone, T.L. Swan Keywords: book, books, ebook, novel, rich, quick read, serial, series, novel, alpha male, literature, story, stories, hero, fiction, romance, romance ebook, romance ebooks, romance book, romance books, billionaire, wealthy, millionaire, women's fiction, books to read and download, alpha male billionaire romance books, bad boy romance books, steamy romance books, contemporary romance books, hot romance books, office romance books, beach reads, new adult, romantic fiction, romance fiction books, wealthy, billionaire, billionaire romance, romance novel, seduction, sexy, sensual, urban, contemporary, 21st century, current, romance series, contemporary crush, love story, new adult romance, contemporary romance and sex, romance billionaire series, billionaire bachelors series, billionaire romance novels, billionaire romance, happily ever after romance, Colorado romance, brooding hero, brooding billionaire, brooding alpha, billionaire hero, long series, long romance series, wealthy hero, sassy, strong heroine, captivating romance, alpha hero, emotional journey, beach romance, books for summer, books for the beach, family, kissing books, city romance, something hot, happy ending, hot guy, fun summer reads, hot romance series, swoon worthy romance, contemporary romance, contemporary romance series , hot romance, sexy romance novels, lighthearted romance, light romance, feel-good romance, captivating romance, sizzling reads, billionaire cinderella story, billionaire matchmaker, Ashley Bostock, irresistible billionaires, work for it, nothing but trouble, all shook up, no strings attached, now or never, feels like love, love by design, playing for keeps, fake engagement trope, fake engagement romance, rags to riches, opposites attract, matchmaker website, Valentine’s Day event, Valentines’s day, temporary engagement, fake dating, dating profile, rags to riches, Cinderella story, pretty woman, innocent heroine, virgin heroine, proposal, proposal romance, engagement, engagement romance, billionaire matchmaker, billionaire CEO, fake relationship, fake girlfriend, fake romance, pretend girlfriend, pretend relationship, fake fiance
Dallas Van Zant...Water polo god.Shameless flirt.Beautiful disaster in the most literal sense of that label. Trust me, it's not hyperbole. He's in big trouble with the law. What does this have to do with me, you ask? Unfortunately, a lot.For some reason, which I still can't quite wrap my brain around, I've been talked into driving him around as part of his plea deal. Problem is, he makes me nervous. I'm not good with people, men in particular, popular athletes especially. I've worked really hard to get my disability under control and one minute in his company and all my hard work flies out the window.To top it all off, I promised myself that I was going to make some serious changes this year. I'm tired of feeling awkward around boys. I'm tired of never having had a boyfriend. I'm tired of being lonely. But I'm also not the type to turn away a person in need. So I'll do what I must to help him out. I'll just pretend that I'm not enjoying his company. And I'll ignore the fact that he's sweet and funny. And I'll tell myself every day that he's out of my league.Because I'm as inexperienced as they come...and Dallas Van Zant is nothing but wild.
** A New York Times Bestseller ** NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY: Time • The New Yorker • NPR • GQ • Elle • Vulture • Fortune • Boing Boing • The Irish Times • The New York Public Library • The Brooklyn Public Library "A complex, smart and ambitious book that at first reads like a self-help manual, then blossoms into a wide-ranging political manifesto."—Jonah Engel Bromwich, The New York Times Book Review One of President Barack Obama's "Favorite Books of 2019" Porchlight's Personal Development & Human Behavior Book of the Year In a world where addictive technology is designed to buy and sell our attention, and our value is determined by our 24/7 data productivity, it can seem impossible to escape. But in this inspiring field guide to dropping out of the attention economy, artist and critic Jenny Odell shows us how we can still win back our lives. Odell sees our attention as the most precious—and overdrawn—resource we have. And we must actively and continuously choose how we use it. We might not spend it on things that capitalism has deemed important … but once we can start paying a new kind of attention, she writes, we can undertake bolder forms of political action, reimagine humankind’s role in the environment, and arrive at more meaningful understandings of happiness and progress. Far from the simple anti-technology screed, or the back-to-nature meditation we read so often, How to do Nothing is an action plan for thinking outside of capitalist narratives of efficiency and techno-determinism. Provocative, timely, and utterly persuasive, this book will change how you see your place in our world.
Both hilarious and poignant, Bettye Griffin's latest novel explores the lives and loves of three best friends who discover that there's nothing in the world they can't handle--as long as they stick together. . . Dana Covington never thought she'd be a widow at 38--but sometimes, that's the way life works out. It's a good thing Dana's friends, Norell and Cecile, are always ready to give her a shoulder to cry on. . .even when they've got big problems of their own. Just as Norell gives up on her dream to have a baby, she's shocked when Cecile turns up pregnant--again. Norell's heartbreak throws her friendship with Cecile into a complete tailspin. And just when things can't get much worse, Cecile's sexy younger sister comes to town. As usual, Micheline is looking for trouble--and this time, she finds enough for everyone. With tension mounting between the trio, it seems like their friendship might not stand the test. But when all is said and done, true friends know that even their closest pals aren't perfect--and that the people who drive you crazy are the ones you love the most. . .
