High stakes and icy risks—where control is an illusion and passion will become their lifeline. As the chopper pilot for the elite Lifeline search-and-rescue team, Erin Tate is all about control. In the air, she’s the boss, but in the bedroom? That’s where she wants to let go. She’s looking for a man who can handle her strength and strip away her control. Enter Timothy Dextor, a paramedic with a wild card reputation and the dark appetites to match. The only thing he’s missing is a woman who gets him. Landing a spot on the Lifeline squad puts Erin, his old flame, right back in his sights. He knows exactly what she needs, and this time, he’s not about to let her slip away. When an emergency on an icy glacier snowfield throws Erin and Timothy together in ways they never expected, the stakes skyrocket—both on the job and off. They’ll need to discover the true meaning of control and confront the risks that come with falling deeply in love. ---- Keywords: Canadian Author, adventure romance, rekindled romance, contemporary, small town, search-and-rescue romance, backcountry survival For readers who enjoy: Rachel Grant, Toni Anderson, Laura Griffin, Rebecca Zanetti, Karen Rose.

Forgotten dangers and deadly risks—climbing out from the shadows of the past isn’t easy. Rebecca James’s backcountry survival skills and daring attitude have earned her legendary status in the search-and-rescue community. But since the climbing accident that claimed her partner’s life, her memory of those final moments is fragmented. She’s stuck, unable to move forward until she can piece together the past. Marcus Landers, permanently injured during a mission, has dedicated his life to leading the Lifeline team. PTSD and haunting memories aside, he’s determined to make a difference and save lives. When Becki, the woman he shared a scorching affair with seven years ago, returns to Banff, the chemistry between them reignites. With their passion rekindled, buried memories from their pasts start to surface. As new truths emerge, Becki is forced to face her deepest fear. Remembering the past might mean letting go of the future she dreams of with the man she loves… -- Keywords: Canadian Author, adventure romance, rekindled romance, contemporary, small town, search-and-recue romance, backcountry survival For readers who enjoy: Rachel Grant, Toni Anderson, Laura Griffin, Rebecca Zanetti, Karen Rose.

While not about the Lifeline team, these high-adrenaline companion stories deliver thrills in the great outdoors and heated passion indoors. Falling Freestyle Dara and her best friends, Kane and Jack, have explored every inch of their local wilderness together. But lately, Dara wonders why they still see her as just a buddy with breasts. Both men are ready to settle down—preferably with her—but neither wants to risk their trio. When Dara overhears their conversation, she’s thrown into turmoil. During their annual ski-holiday getaway, she knows she must confront her feelings. If it takes a little seduction to find clarity, Dara’s ready to risk it all for love. Rising Freestyle Melanie Dixon’s body has healed after a horrific climbing accident, but her courage remains shattered. Desperate to reclaim her life, she moves to her brother’s town and faces her biggest fear—the climbing wall. Derrick James is mesmerized by her beauty and determination. Their connection is undeniable, but when a ghost from Melanie’s past resurfaces with a proposition for a “where are they now” exposé, her fragile world teeters on the edge. Trust is everything, but will it be enough to keep their newfound love from falling apart? -- Keywords: Canadian Author, adventure romance, rekindled romance, contemporary, small town, search-and-rescue romance, backcountry survival For readers who enjoy: Rachel Grant, Toni Anderson, Laura Griffin, Rebecca Zanetti, Karen Rose.

Traditionally, chess games have been divided into three stages - opening, middlegame and endgame - and general principles presented for how to handle each stage. All chess-players will be well aware that these principles all too frequently fail to help in their selection of the best move. In this important work, Lars Bo Hansen, grandmaster and professional educator, presents chess as a game of five phases, and explains the do's and don'ts in each: * the opening * the transition to the early middlegame * the middlegame * strategic endgames * technical endgames * With a wealth of examples from both his own practice and that of his colleagues, Hansen discusses the typical mistakes and pitfalls, and shows how to handle the subtleties unique to each stage. He also advises on how to work on your chess in each aspect of the game. Of special value is his explanation of how to study typical middlegames, and that middlegame preparation - a neglected area for most players - is both possible and necessary.

LIFELINE: an elite search-and-rescue squad based out of Banff, Alberta. Specializing in high-risk rescue missions, this team goes wherever the job takes them... Natural disasters and watery risks—their only chance of survival is to rescue each other. Alisha Bailey traded a life of privilege for the adrenaline-fueled world of search-and-rescue. She’s sacrificed a lot to prove she’s more than just a pretty face or a business pawn—even denying her growing attraction to her teammate. Devon Leblanc has always masked his fascination with Alisha behind their competitive banter. But when a natural disaster forces them to set aside their rivalry, the sparks between them ignite into a fiery passion. As they explore their newfound connection, their appreciation for each other’s skills deepens—both on the field and in the bedroom. But as unexplained accidents start plaguing the Lifeline team, Alisha and Devon’s fragile bond might be their only hope for survival… -- Keywords: Canadian Author, adventure romance, rekindled romance, contemporary, small town, search-and-rescue romance, backcountry survival For readers who enjoy: Rachel Grant, Toni Anderson, Laura Griffin, Rebecca Zanetti, Karen Rose.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Learn chess from International Master and YouTube’s top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players. Clever and informative, How to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several steps ahead. Full of Levy Rozman's signature charm and humor that have made him beloved by millions of fans, the first half of this unique guide introduces rising players (0-800 Elo rating) to the four key areas to consider when playing chess—openings, endings, tactics, and strategy—and the second half builds upon these core skills for more experienced players (800-1300 Elo rating). Brimming with practical and easy-to-follow tips for improving your game, How to Win at Chess includes over 500 instructional gameplay illustrations to help you better visualize the board, as well as chapter-specific QR codes for exclusive bonus content on Chessly, Rozman’s teaching platform. Whether you want to become a recreational chess player or are training to be a Grandmaster, How to Win at Chess is the perfect interactive introduction to the world of chess!

Netflix’s most watched limited series to date! The thrilling novel of one young woman’s journey through the worlds of chess and drug addiction.​ When eight-year-old Beth Harmon’s parents are killed in an automobile accident, she’s placed in an orphanage in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. Plain and shy, Beth learns to play chess from the janitor in the basement and discovers she is a prodigy. Though penniless, she is desperate to learn more—and steals a chess magazine and enough money to enter a tournament. Beth also steals some of her foster mother’s tranquilizers to which she is becoming addicted. At thirteen, Beth wins the chess tournament. By the age of sixteen she is competing in the US Open Championship and, like Fast Eddie in The Hustler, she hates to lose. By eighteen she is the US champion—and Russia awaits . . . Fast-paced and elegantly written, The Queen’s Gambit is a thriller masquerading as a chess novel—one that’s sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. “The Queen’s Gambit is sheer entertainment. It is a book I reread every few years—for the pure pleasure and skill of it.” —Michael Ondaatje, Man Booker Prize–winning author of The English Patient