Business Fiction

Before he met them, Billie was an undercover cop. Exposed in the media, he’d lost that job. Now he works for himself, and he met them, his trio. They’re a quad now . . . today and forever. Since he’s bound to fall under their influence, to join them in their fallen bliss, can he handle it? Not so much. Love isn’t everything, even when you’re having the best sex imaginable. It’s also the scariest. And then there’s their family, all judging Billie, blaming him for sh*t. At least he’s got his work. Billie’s become known for his skill. He’s working with others again, but he ...

When her husband goes missing, Marissa Creighton fears the worst. Tell me you trust me was the last thing Ethan said to her, and she’d shrugged it off. Now she can’t get those words out of her head. Marissa’s family has always been her rock. But when they come to help her with eighteen-month-old Logan, their overprotectiveness borders on oppression—occupational hazard of the family’s surveillance business, or is it? Seeking comfort in the playlist she and Ethan share, Marissa is shocked to find a new song there: “Trust Me.” She’s certain it’s a message.

Sweets & Treats opened to enthusiastic response from customers, but a summer of torrential rain has dampened sales—and Clara’s mood. Determined to make her patisserie dream a reality, she’s working around the clock to refine her business model and attract customers. Meanwhile, Maisie has launched her cooking school, adding new classes to meet growing demand. Both women find themselves inundated with unsolicited advice from the men in their lives, leading them to rely on each other for support and encouragement. Tensions rise as Kurt wonders if Clara has time for their relationship. ...

Hailey Higgins just got dumped at the altar-and she's nearly broke. Her only saving grace is a remote cabin a long-lost relative left her in the tiny mountain town of Starrycard Creek. It should be the perfect place to shut out the world and shun love. Under no circumstances should she want anything to do with the ruggedly handsome Finnegan Starrycard. Finn is a growly, self-proclaimed bachelor for life. He's the local handyman. And this handyman has deemed her cabin to be uninhabitable.

When newcomers arrive in Conor Maguire's territory, they bring word of an enemy approaching from the north. They wear military uniforms, carry military weapons, and drive military trucks. Like a plaque of locusts, they sweep through every town in their path and pick it clean. In their wake, they leave ashes and atrocity. When it appears this enemy is on a collision course with their community, Conor must build an army to intercept them. This is no easy task since his daughter's abrasive manner has divided the community. Their hasty alliance will be tested.

Can money buy you love? Aiden is about to find out. After years of not trusting a woman’s true intentions, Aiden has given up on them completely. He turns to Dream Droids, the premier company in creating an artificial companion, to build him the perfect woman. She’s smart—too smart. And tempting—too tempting. And Aiden can’t be tempted. An employee is stealing from his billion-dollar company, and the police feel his corporation is somehow behind a surge of a new drug on the street called Frenzy. When Aiden’s Dream Droid flaunts her intelligence and begins to connect the pieces, ...

"There's a secret to mastery that you may have never heard, a single little thing that only the very best in the world know how to do. In fact, I believe it is the only thing anyone can do to gain true mastery at anything, and it's an equal opportunity principle. It can be applied to fulfill your potential in business, in sports, in your relationships, as well as your overall life. Do you want to know what it is?"

Welcome to the Yellow Feather Ranch! I am so glad you could find your way here! Set against the backdrop of the idyllic countryside of Dixon, England, "The Yellow Feather Ranch" invites you on a journey back to the summer of nineteen-sixty-nine. Mary Reilly, a sixty-one-year-old inheritor of a rundown farm turned holiday horse ranch, is determined to breathe new life into her family's legacy. With the help of her spirited children and grandchildren, Mary embarks on a daring venture to transform the Yellow Feather into a thriving destination. But as the Grand Opening approaches, Mary ...

A Comprehensive Guide To Successfully Marketing Your Fiction Unlock the secrets to successful promotion with this essential guidebook! This in-depth marketing guide is perfect for writers publishing their first novel or indie authors trying to gain a wider readership. Tailored for authors navigating the dynamic world of book marketing, this updated resource blends proven strategies with fresh insights. From social media savvy to mastering email campaigns, organizing captivating events to effective paid advertising, this guide covers it all. Whether you're a budding author or looking to ...

This sequel to James P. O’Mealia’s Fiasco combines financial intrigue with personal crisis to create a tense thriller about a friendship that runs bone deep. The relationship between Roger Maydock and Thomas Morris has been fraught with conflict since their prep school days, when they were caught smoking marijuana in their dorm room. Roger fell on his sword for Thomas and was subsequently expelled. Thomas has never gotten over his guilt about what happened. He feels driven to help Roger whenever his friend gets into trouble. In Fiasco, that meant trying to fix one of Roger’s troubled ...

Tens of thousands of readers trust Dan Solin's advice when it comes to investing, managing their 401(k)s, and planning for retirement. Now Solin offers the smartest guide to money management and financial planning yet. From managing your debt, boosting your savings, and owning (or renting) a home to buying insurance, maximizing investment returns, and retiring when you want to, The Smartest Money Book You'll Ever Read is your road map to financial freedom - and to enjoying yourself along the way.

Momma drama takes over the Duncan clan, as there is still uncertainty about who has fathered the Duncan sisters' new babies. Meanwhile, Orlando Duncan, the family's new CEO and a man with his own baby momma problems, has just developed a new product that may make the millionaire Duncans into billionaires. Orlando only has one obstacle in front of him, and it's not law enforcement or one of his family's many rivals. It's his mother, because she's making the family take sides. Can a civil war within the Duncan family be averted before it tears them apart?

A seminal and controversial figure in the history of political thought and public relations, Edward Bernays pioneered the scientific technique of shaping and manipulating public opinion, which he famously dubbed the "engineering of consent". During World War I, he was an integral part of the US Committee on Public Information, or CPI, a powerful propaganda apparatus that was mobilized to package, advertise, and sell the war to the American people as one that would "Make the World Safe for Democracy".

Even in the months before his death, Peter Drucker was thinking in innovative ways about management - in a world transforming before his eyes. He requested a series of meetings with Elizabeth Haas Edersheim to explain his ideas, and this insightful, practical work is the result. The Definitive Drucker provides visions, concepts, and advice that will help you steer your company or nonprofit through the turmoil and unpredictability of business today.

Take a trip back in time to experience the 'BRITISH MUSIC INVASION' of the 1960s! In the bustling streets of Lansbury, England, a musical revolution is about to take place. Nineteen-year-old Johnny Bentley, a poet with a heart full of melodies, dreams of assembling the ultimate blues-rock band. With his childhood friend Mabel King, whose voice echoes with the soulful legacy of her Granny Gertie, and his cousin Olivia Rilley, whose violin wails like a fiddle possessed, Johnny sees the ingredients for greatness. United under the banner of 'THE BENT KINGS', this blues-rock band embarks on a ...

A light hearted mystery that will keep you guessing and make you laugh out loud Ruby is the most unlikely psychic ever— she figures she can just fake it until she makes it. When Ruby unjustly gets fired from her job, her best friend suggests she try her hand at being a psychic. Despite having no abilities, Ruby agrees out of financial desperation. It’s not long before the fancy tech company, Crichton Enterprises, mistakes her for a real psychic and hires her to help improve their business. At her new job, she is so good at faking it that she starts to hear a voice which tells her what ...

After a heartbreaking betrayal, singer-songwriter Vivian Walsh needs a getaway. Her best friend Murphy’s family vineyard is the perfect refuge to focus on her new album, free from unnecessary distractions—like men. Few are more tempting than Murphy’s workaholic brother, Memphis. He’s infuriatingly handsome, and Vivian can’t resist teasing him whenever she gets the chance.

In 2014, Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes was widely seen as the next Steve Jobs: a brilliant Stanford dropout whose startup “unicorn” promised to revolutionize the medical industry with its breakthrough device, which performed the whole range of laboratory tests from a single drop of blood. Backed by investors such as Larry Ellison and Tim Draper, Theranos sold shares in a fundraising round that valued the company at more than $9 billion, putting Holmes’s worth at an estimated $4.5 billion.

Over a decade has passed since most of the events of sales book inside business conspiracy novel "Birth of a Salesman" and a nearing-40 Vincent Scott, once the 25-year old sales management prodigy, now faces several realities of career and life. Did he already peak? Can he play the prickly political game he's embroiled in? What will be his legacy? His weekly columns, "The Vocational Viewpoint by Vincent Scott" are featured, highlighting his lessons learned on business and career while this time, those who have known Vincent since birth take turns in telling his sometimes tragic, sometimes ...

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