Results for "One" in Sports

Vivien Kendall has always been different. Born with a birthmark covering much of her face, she’s bullied, ridiculed, and mistreated as a child. But at the age of six, Vivien learns that in each of us there burns a spirit flame—a deep belief in oneself that must be nurtured and never allowed to go out. Living by that wisdom and through the enduring friendships of her nanny, her mentor, and the legend who eventually becomes her coach, she chases her dream to someday become the greatest figure skater in the world.

In the book, One Fare University, you follow three friends through some of the major events that they must go through in one of the toughest culinary and hospitality management programs in the country. Akira is one of the fiercest main characters, being skillfully creative, determination, with a deep dislike for losing and failing, that continuously uses his wit, and background to fight for his degree.

They called me the pretty boy on and off the ice. Hockey’s most eligible bachelor. When my teammate asked me to donate one date to his charity, I figured why not. Worst case, I’d spend the night with a fan. Best-case scenario, she would be hot. What I wasn’t expecting was for my dream girl to be the highest bidder. For years, she brushed me off, and now, I finally had a chance to take her out and show her who I really was. With only one shot at this, I really hoped I didn’t mess it up. 

When I stepped into Liam Anderson's world as his children's nanny, I knew the rules: Care for his daughters, maintain boundaries, and absolutely no entanglements. He's the Kansas City Coyotes' brooding star still haunted by his wife's death. I'm a fresh-faced childhood education graduate with a heart too big for my own good. His life runs on precision and emotional distance. Mine thrives on warmth and spontaneity. When a cartwheel diffuses a crisis and hot chocolate becomes a peace offering, something shifts between us.

It was supposed to be one night. Now I can't seem to let him go. As a single mom, my life is built on routine, responsibility, and putting my son first. There isn't room for distractions—especially not from a playboy hockey player with a reputation as big as his ego. One night with Sawyer Hill...

After All These Years: The Seattle Knights have the hottest players in the game. On and off the field. First love. Second chances. After the Fire: In his lifetime, Gaige Benson has dreamed of only two things. Playing football and loving Violet Reed. Welcome to the NFL.

Ruby Turner was never meant to be mine. When I first met her, she was a fresh, young American sports journalist trying to find her footing in a new life abroad. She was the one interviewing me for an article, yet I wanted to know more about her. She captivated me. But she went home with Marco that night. My agent. My brother.

While taking his last shot to become a professional touring golfer, Jeff Taylor became entangled in an unprecedented betting scheme and found himself unofficially in the presidential election race. Except for being brutally honest, he had no other skills to run for the most important position in the world. However, Jeff found a new desire to run for president and actually put up a fighting chance in his effort to win the election with the aid of his off-beat team members.

A million-dollar bet places an honest, unknown golfer and his new hooker wife in the presidential race. One Nation Under Par - Caddyshack humor, with a political twist.

Micah hat sich ein Business als Pralinenbotin aufgebaut. Als sie eine Lieferung persönlich bei Henry Lloyd im One Hyde Park abliefert, weiß sie noch nicht, dass dies ihr Leben auf den Kopf stellen wird. Henry Lloyd braucht dringend eine Begleitung zum Champions-Dinner, doch woher nehmen und nicht stehlen. Da kommt die hübsche Pralinenbotin gerade richtig, obwohl sie die Pralinen an die falsche Adresse liefert, doch das ist nicht ihre Schuld.

Juliet lebt in London, kreiert dort die schönsten Torten und finanziert so ihr Leben. Als bei einer Hochzeit ihr Kunstwerk vom Bräutigam zerstört wird, ist nicht nur der Schaden groß, sondern sie muss sich auch um Alexander McLean kümmern. Er ist ein bekannter Sportmanager und kann keine schlechte Publicity gebrauchen. Da er schnellstens eine neue Verlobte braucht, fällt seine Wahl auf Juliet. Die schlägt das Angebot in den Wind, denn sie will sich nicht auf diesen charismatischen Mann einlassen. Doch dann muss sie ihre Wohnung räumen und schließlich lebt Juliet nicht allein...

Daniel’s dreams for Olympic glory died when his nation’s team is found guilty of widespread performance enhancing drug abuse. It doesn’t matter that he is innocent. Faith has been lost, and he pays the price along with the rest of his team. After years of drifting, uncertain what the future can hold, Daniel finds what might be a new purpose: Coaching. Inspired by a vibrant, energetic athlete who doesn’t have the money to afford a professional coach, Daniel commits himself to helping her realize her own dreams.

Danny Garvey was a 16-year-old footballing prodigy. Professional clubs clamoured to sign him, and a glittering future beckoned. And yet, his early promise remained unfulfilled, and Danny is back home in the tiny village of Barshaw to manage the struggling junior team he once played for. What’s more, he’s hiding a secret about a tragic night, 13 years earlier, that changed the course of several lives. There’s only one Danny Garvey, they once chanted...and that’s the problem.

My dreams came true when I was adopted at ten. I was the best on the ice. Living the life every kid dreams of. We’ve been best friends since then. Even when she was the annoying little sister following us around. I would do anything for her. It is another family vacation, except this time it feels different. Everything feels different. 

With a head full of get-rich dreams and a business idea, but no funding, Fran McBride embarks on a life-changing challenge. Immersed reluctantly into an equestrian life, Fran has to grasp the basics of not only how to care for a horse, but also how to ride and jump. In fact, her very future depends on it! For a capable adult, just how difficult can that be? Maybe not so. For our super intelligent yet super uncoordinated Fran? Very bloody difficult. Will she make it? Will she get her desperately sought-after investment?

Ralph Mit dem Schritt in die NHL nach Dallas ging für mich ein Traum in Erfüllung. Ich hatte alles, was ich wollte: Eine erfolgreiche Eishockey-Karriere, eine liebevolle Ehefrau, das erste Kind auf dem Weg. Was sollte schiefgehen? Stellt sich heraus, alles. Nun erziehe ich unsere kleine...