Fantasy Sports

D’Melo has never known a life outside of his inner-city neighborhood of Philadelphia. But when his father is suddenly murdered, he is forced to return to his homeland of Kipaji, a region entrusted to be the guardian of a mysterious power called Haya for over 2,000 years. The warriors of Kipaji have successfully kept Haya safely hidden from the eyes of the world… until now. Upon arriving in Kipaji, D’Melo and his friend Zara are thrust to the center of a civil war, triggered by an epic conspiracy to take control over Haya. With the fate of Kipaji at risk, will D’Melo be able to rally...

Are you considering entering the exciting world of online gambling? Then this beginners guide is the perfect introduction for you! This essential guide demystifies the realm of online betting, offering a clear path from novice gambler to seasoned pro. With insightful strategies, practical tips, and expert advice, this book is your ticket to mastering the digital gambling world. Whether you're looking to understand the basics, refine your betting tactics, or gain the psychological edge needed to win, this guide covers it all. Get ready to transform your approach to online gambling, learn to ...

BOOK 3 (the final book) of the BASEBALL IMMORTAL TRILOGY has now been released! HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW IMMORTAL SUPERSTARS FROM BASEBALL'S PAST WOULD FARE IN TODAY'S GAME? ROLAND COLTON's NOVEL ANSWERS THAT QUESTION . . . OR DOES IT? Is the man who wakes up in a Georgia hospital, after suffering a near fatal hit-and-run accident, truly the legendary Ty Cobb (who has been inexplicably transported forward in time), or is he a man suffering from severe psychosis and delusions of grandeur, who has hijacked Cobb's identity as his own? Book 3 of the Baseball Immortal trilogy opens with Cobb ...

A grumpy billionaire next door, just what I don’t need—especially a hot one. After a bad breakup, I craved a fresh start and moved into a luxury high-rise. What I didn’t expect was Sterling Knight, my landlord, a bully billionaire who silences everyone with his cold stares. When I see him in the hallway with his silvery temples and rock hard abs, I can’t understand why he refuses my pleas for help, reciting the landlord's minimum. Yet at every encounter, he gives me a full body scan. When my obsessive ex tried to kidnap me, the last one I expected was Sterling to save me. Stuck in ...

From the mind of basketball legend and Academy Award-winning storyteller Kobe Bryant comes this radically original portrait of five young basketball players, one enlightening coach, and the awesome transformative power of the game. Filled with insights about the mental stamina and emotional clarity that peak performance requires, this is an indispensable story for young athletes, coaches, educators, and anyone interested in the astonishing potential of team sports to unlock individual growth.

Ryan is a professional gamer who rarely leaves the house. His old man wants him to learn some life skills like how to hammer and screw things. Ryan learns that he isn't going to spend the upcoming weekend in front of the TV. His dad is sending him to Kurt's house to help Kurt finish his man cave. Kurt is the dad of Ryan's oldest friend. He's never liked Ryan because a few years ago he walked in on Ryan and his son playing a game of truth or dare that ended in a scandalous position. Now he has the opportunity to show Ryan a few things about being a real man. Kurt's known all along that Ryan ...

Meet Mei, a mythical mermaid midfielder on the lookout for a new teammate! She scouts Megan, a human who’s got the skills on land. With a helpful magical tail (and a little practice), Megan swims onto the field. Will she become the next undersea soccer star?

This is a delightful, warm, wonderful collection of short stories to be enjoyed while snuggling up in your favorite chair with a cup of tea and cookies. There are mysteries, fantasy, heart warming tales and even a sports story.

It’s all fun and games until things get serious… then it’s game over. Basketball star Marcus Jennings scores just as easily off the court as on—until he meets Rashida Blanchard, a beautiful professional woman and single mother who refuses to put up with his nonsense. Can alpha-male Marcus afford to walk away from someone who sees his true potential better than he ever has? Marcus: I’m an All-Star forward for the legendary Los Angeles Lakers, and I live for the thrill of the game and of making opponents bend to my will. Sometimes that means basketball, sometimes it means women. The...

Go on a date or get fired—that’s the ultimatum from my boss at the Moon Bean coffee shop. But I picked a real jerk and now I’m stuck at the bar with him. I don’t need anyone to save me, but a smart girl recognizes a good escape plan when she kisses one. It’s not like I’m going to fall for a jock with more notches on his belt than books on his shelf. But Eli is more than that and I'm developing some crazy feelings for him. That is until he turns into a werewolf straight out of a horror movie.

What happens when everything around you seems perfect - your family, your health, your social status, your overall life - but all of a sudden something threatens to tear it all apart and rob you of what you've always known? This type of thing happens to many people, every day, from all walks of life. Some are able to get over it and go on with their lives. But others are not so fortunate. They find themselves stuck in their own meltdown of loss, hurt, and pain. Such is the situation in Marita L. Kinney's latest novel.

~ The Truth Is Out There. We Make Sure They Don't Get It. ~ Wrongfully fired LAPD officers, desperately in need of work, start a Celebrity Sitter service, figuring, it's the opposite of what they used to do. Instead of arresting celebrities, they keep them from getting arrested by offering two primary services, "Don't let me do anything stupid." and "Don't let me get caught doing anything stupid.” One night while Celebrity Sitting, “CSing”, the group’s leader, James meets the love of his life in a sexually complicated situation only a Celebrity Sitter could get into. Hired to verify...

Number-crunching has revolutionized baseball. Through its new dependence on advanced statistics, known as sabermetrics, the game has taken on a new language that sometimes is difficult to understand. This book is an introduction to the basics of analytical terms, and to the people, websites, and organizations, who are creating and discussing these new tools of measurement. We have attempted to explain these novel concepts as simply as possible and to discuss their various applications in today’s game. By starting to understand this process, fans like you can become more astute at ...

Set in an alternate classical world dominated by sports and a magical power called grana, Epoca: Island of the Gods is the story of two children, the lowly-born Rovi and the crown princess Pretia who uncover and battle terrible evil and discover their inner strength along the way. Epoca: Island of the Gods takes place at the most elite sports academy in the land, where the best child-athletes are sent to hone their skills. When Rovi and Pretia arrive, each harboring a secret about themselves, they begin to suspect that something evil is at play at the school.

Stranded – with a perfect stranger. All Jill Bowen wants is to get back home after a disappointing vacation. But when a “quick transfer” in Dubai goes awry, she is stranded in the Middle East, alone. Well, not quite alone. Complications never listed in her flight plan – not even the fine print – pair Jill with a handsome man with a ghost-ridden past. He is a perfect stranger – and seemingly perfect in every other way, too. But why does he bury himself in work? Why carry a photograph of a family that's not his own? Gradually, Jill and Erik discover a fascinating blend of ancient ...

Unveil a part of the sports world you may never have experienced before with "Beyond the Huddle", an intensive exploration of Fantasy Sports Analytics that will leave you enlightened and prepared for this exhilarating endeavor! You are cordially invited to engage your propensity for game strategy, knack for number crunching, and love for in-depth sports analysis in an exciting new way. Tempt your curiosity with our comprehensive introduction to Fantasy Sports Analytics. Appreciate the power of data and its integral role in shaping competitive advantage in Fantasy Sports. Whet your appetite ...

An entertaining, anecdotal exploration of how the skills used in evaluating fantasy sports talent are one and the same with the skills we all use every day of our lives. The world of fantasy sports is no longer the purview of nerds and stat geeks. In fact, versions of the game are currently played by tens of millions of people worldwide. But while fantasy sports may have begun as a light-hearted diversion, to many of its participants winning or losing is no laughing matter.

Blitzed Two college football players discover what it’s like to be blindsided and what it’s like to go long. >b>Warning: for mature readers. Graphic depictions of ¬¬hardcore gay erotic fiction and fantasy. Scenes include anal, blowjobs and first time sex between two consenting young adults. 21 pages.

Taylor Scott is the hot shot quarterback of the Allman University Bulldogs. An All-American good old boy, Taylor is both excellent at his sport and demanding of his teammates. He accepts nothing less than perfection. Travis is the freshman tight end. New to the team, he's having trouble getting along with Taylor. In fact after a few dropped passes, Taylor and Travis quickly become enemies! Travis wants to be a good teammate, but he can't stand Taylor's cocksure attitude. When coach locks them in the film room to study plays, they have no choice but to get to know each other. As their walls ...

He was my friend. My lover. My ultimate undoing. I'm exiled. Banished from the concrete jungle I call home and forced to spend my summer on my uncle's farm. That's where I met my step-cousin, Tobias, a guy who takes the strong, silent type to the next level. We were told to stay away from each other. Bad influences, they said. But, as we'll soon discover, all we have is each other inside the brutal and dangerous world of the Midwest Alphas, an illegal fighting tournament that promises fame and glory for the victor. Tobias is the local favorite to win it all, but his competitors will stop at...