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They're playing for keeps … Brooke Murphy has hit a creative block after a messy breakup, and she’s on the hunt for something – or someone – to provide steamy inspiration for her trope-tastic romance novels.So when a pickleball match promises fresh inspiration in the form of Manhattan’s most competitive finance bros, it’s game on. She just needs to learn how to play – and fast.Enter coach Owen Miller, AKA The Big Gripper. Grumpy and totally offbeat in his bucket hat and flip-flops, he agrees to teach Brooke how to play to impress. But soon, the only thing they’re playing for is each other… Readers are obsessed:'A delightful surprise… It’s been a long time since the "com" in rom-com actually had me kicking my feet with joy, and Pick Me absolutely delivered' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A charming and refreshing romance with a sporty twist. Highly recommended!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fun and whip smart! It sucked me in from literally the first sentence. Brooke was so funny and relatable. And Owen! Whew. What a man. They were hot and romantic and cute and just everything! Such a fun read!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A lighthearted and perfect sports read!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Perfect amount of tension, character development, and slow burn'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fans of lighthearted romances with a sporty twist will find this novel a perfect addition to their reading list'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

They're playing for keeps … Brooke Murphy has hit a creative block after a messy breakup, and she’s on the hunt for something – or someone – to provide steamy inspiration for her trope-tastic romance novels.So when a pickleball match promises fresh inspiration in the form of Manhattan’s most competitive finance bros, it’s game on. She just needs to learn how to play – and fast.Enter coach Owen Miller, AKA The Big Gripper. Grumpy and totally offbeat in his bucket hat and flip-flops, he agrees to teach Brooke how to play to impress. But soon, the only thing they’re playing for is each other… Readers are obsessed:'A delightful surprise… It’s been a long time since the "com" in rom-com actually had me kicking my feet with joy, and Pick Me absolutely delivered' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A charming and refreshing romance with a sporty twist. Highly recommended!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fun and whip smart! It sucked me in from literally the first sentence. Brooke was so funny and relatable. And Owen! Whew. What a man. They were hot and romantic and cute and just everything! Such a fun read!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A lighthearted and perfect sports read!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Perfect amount of tension, character development, and slow burn'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fans of lighthearted romances with a sporty twist will find this novel a perfect addition to their reading list'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

They're playing for keeps ...Brooke Murphy has hit a creative block after a messy breakup, and she's on the hunt for something - or someone - to provide steamy inspiration for her trope-tastic romance novels.So when a pickleball match promises fresh inspiration in the form of Manhattan's most competitive finance bros, it's game on. She just needs to learn how to play - and fast.Enter coach Owen Miller, AKA The Big Gripper. Grumpy and totally offbeat in his bucket hat and flip-flops, he agrees to teach Brooke how to play to impress.But soon, the only thing they're playing for is each other...Readers are obsessed:'A delightful surprise... It's been a long time since the "e;com"e; in rom-com actually had me kicking my feet with joy, and Pick Me absolutely delivered' ?????'A charming and refreshing romance with a sporty twist. Highly recommended!' ?????'Fun and whip smart! It sucked me in from literally the first sentence. Brooke was so funny and relatable. And Owen! Whew. What a man. They were hot and romantic and cute and just everything! Such a fun read!'?????'A lighthearted and perfect sports read!'?????'Perfect amount of tension, character development, and slow burn'?????'Fans of lighthearted romances with a sporty twist will find this novel a perfect addition to their reading list'?????

A delightfully sexy romantic comedy about a romance writer determined to learn how to play pickleball to impress her crush, only to fall for her coach.As a cowboy romance ghostwriter, Brooke Murphy knows a thing or two about happily ever afters. But following her last breakup, Brooke is feeling fresh out of hot and steamy vibes.With her next deadline looming and desperate for inspiration, Brooke says yes to every possible romantic opportunity, including a mixed doubles pickleball game, where she meets a tall, dark, and handsome guy taking his pickleball very seriously. A couple of dates with this stranger would be all she needs to crank out her next trope-tastic novel. She just needs to learn how to play. Fast. So what if she’s the least athletic person alive?Enter Owen Miller, aka The Big Gripper, the secret weapon of Manhattan’s most competitive finance bro pickleball players. The surly coach doesn’t look like a former elite athlete—with his bucket hat, oversized basketball shorts, and flip-flops—but the man can move when the ball heads his way. With enough shameless begging, she convinces him to take her on.As her game improves, her muse comes back in a big way. Could it be that her feelings for the grump who taught her the difference between a dillball and a dink shot run deeper than just student and coach?

She’s chasing gold. He’s chasing forgiveness. The Winter Olympics heat up as two comeback stories collide.Quinn Albright was America’s figure skating darling until a humiliating Olympic performance splashed her across every headline. Now she’s back, stronger than ever, ready to claim the gold medal on her own terms—no PR fluff, no perfect princess act, just the real, unapologetic Quinn.But the one distraction she didn’t train for? Bennett Martino. Once the golden boy of speed skating, Bennett’s reputation took a hit he’s still paying for. The chance to host a sporty news magazine show is the perfect redemption arc, and nothing would boost his ratings more than an inside look at Quinn’s comeback. There’s just one issue—she’s the last person who wants him around.As this year’s Olympic Games commence, past mistakes, shared secrets, and unrelenting chemistry collide. With cameras rolling and the ice melting under their skates, Quinn and Bennett must figure out if they can rewrite their stories—or crash and burn.Tropes:slow burnage gapsecond chanceforced proximityonly one sled

The human-canine bond: a relationship steeped in love with equal parts mutual respect, trust, and regard

In this groundbreaking book, professional dog trainer Victoria Schade reveals that a successful relationship between you and your dog isn''t about establishing yourself as the pack leader, but about building a meaningful bond. She explains how this bond forms the core of your entire relationship; if it''s lacking, it''s the primary source of any frustration you may be having with your dog.

First, you''ll take a quiz to help you gauge your current relationship with your dog. Next, you''ll learn the building blocks for creating a positive, mutually rewarding bond-from granting privileges to being unpredictable to offering ample praise and playtime. You''ll discover how a bonded dog:

Listens to obedience cues Wants you in her sightlines, even in intriguing environments Doesn''t escape through open doorways Understands and follows your house rules Wants to be close to you and work with you Truly trusts and respects you

Whether you share your heart and home with a puppy, an adolescent, or a senior dog, it''s never too early or too late to build a bond to last a lifetime-and this book shows you how.

The human-canine bond: a relationship steeped in love with equal parts mutual respect, trust, and regard

In this groundbreaking book, professional dog trainer Victoria Schade reveals that a successful relationship between you and your dog isn''t about establishing yourself as the pack leader, but about building a meaningful bond. She explains how this bond forms the core of your entire relationship; if it''s lacking, it''s the primary source of any frustration you may be having with your dog.

First, you''ll take a quiz to help you gauge your current relationship with your dog. Next, you''ll learn the building blocks for creating a positive, mutually rewarding bond-from granting privileges to being unpredictable to offering ample praise and playtime. You''ll discover how a bonded dog:

Listens to obedience cuesWants you in her sightlines, even in intriguing environmentsDoesn''t escape through open doorwaysUnderstands and follows your house rulesWants to be close to you and work with youTruly trusts and respects you

Whether you share your heart and home with a puppy, an adolescent, or a senior dog, it''s never too early or too late to build a bond to last a lifetime-and this book shows you how.

Fast and easy fixes for common dog problems

As the owner of a puppy, professional dog trainer Victoria Schade is well aware how easily things can go awry. Frustration, confusion, and a basic lack of knowledge can make even a simple behavior problem blossom into something huge and??unwieldy. Now, in Secrets of a Dog Trainer, she gives pet parents a trainer''s point of view, explaining why dog owners'' instinctual reactions to their dogs'' bad behaviors may not be the most successful. In an engaging, approachable way, she helps you understand "trainer think" — which stems from "dog think."

Explains why a quick fix—or not doing things the dog trainer way—can lead to bigger problems in the futureIllustrates how a typical layperson''s response can negatively impact the dog''s behavior in the long termPresents the dog trainer solution for coping with common dog problems, explaining how, when executed properly, these solutions provide predictable, positive outcomes

If you''re a new puppy parent, or a veteran owner with a dog exhibiting behavior issues, Secrets of a Dog Trainer gives you the tricks of the trade for raising a happy, well-mannered dog.

In this “witty celebration of dogs, romance, and taking chances” (Stacey Ballis, author of Wedding Girl), a woman who is a master at training her four-legged friends discovers that she still has a lot to learn about love. Cora Bellamy is a woman who thrives on organization. She’s successfully run her own dog training business for years, perfectly content with her beloved rescue pitbull as the main man in her life. She’s given everything to her business, and her lack of social life (or slobber-free clothes) has been completely worth it. But all that changes when she meets Charlie Gill, the hottest client she’s ever had. The only problem? Charlie’s taken. Luckily, Cora’s new friend—the sweet, lovably geeky Eli Crawford—is always there to help Cora with her problems, including her love life. That’s why she’s shocked to realize that even as things start heating up with Charlie, there might just be a more-than-friends spark between her and Eli, too. As Cora’s life gets more tangled up than a dogwalker’s leashes—and as she prepares to audition for a dog-training TV show that may irrevocably change her entire life—she has to figure things out before it all goes straight to the dogs. “Playful, lovable, and heartwarming” (Amy E. Reichert, author of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake), Life on the Leash will inspire you to cheer for every underdog looking for love.

Perfect for fans of Lucy Dillon & Lucy Diamond. If you loved Marley & Me, you'll love this uplifting, feel-good read. A life-changing encounter . . . becomes a life-affirming friendship Unjustly fired from her dream job in Silicon Valley, level-headed Elizabeth Barnes has escaped to England with her tail between her legs. There to settle some family matters, Elizabeth is surprised when she stumbles upon an abandoned puppy and realises her brief trip might just turn into an extended stay. For the first time in her life, she feels needed by another living creature – and finds she needs her new furry friend just as much. But will long-kept family secrets risk the new life – and love – she's found? In this delightful shaggy tale, rescue magic will happen on both ends of the lead . . . What readers are saying about Someone to Love: 'Pet lovers will rejoice over this too-cute "tail" about Elizabeth Barnes, who travels to her late father's family homestead in the English countryside' Woman's World 'Move over Marley and Enzo – there's a new dog in town! Fans of John Grogan and Garth Stein will delight in Victoria Schade's heartwarming new novel' Lori Nelson Spielman, New York Times bestselling author 'Someone to Love is the perfect feel-good book with charismatic characters, swoony romance, family secrets, and snuggly puppies' Amy E. Reichert, author of The Optimist's Guide to Letting Go 'I loved it so, so much. It made me cry, but mostly it made me want to throw away my phone, buy some sheep and move to the English countryside to rescue dogs and live in a rom-com' Teri Wilson, author of The Accidental Beauty Queen 'Someone to Love is certainly a special treat for dog lovers, but also for anyone who enjoys a multi-layered story about finally finding a family in every sense' Evie Dunmore, author of Bringing Down the Duke