Virtual Workplace

Between his pride and her prejudice, there could hardly be a less likely couple. When their best friends’ summer wedding in London pushes proud judgmental medical missionary Matthew Coalbrooke and bubbly plus sized shoe-aholic kitchenware saleswoman Anita Kiernan together, it’s dislike at first sight. Turning up at the airport with a toddler in tow doesn't exactly help matters. The only thing they can both agree on is that the bride and groom’s matchmaking attempts are bound to fail. Neither are looking for love. He’s determined to return to his African mission hospital as soon as ...

They haven’t spoken since the kiss. Now they’re stuck on the road with no AC, one unexpected detour, and the man Hallie swore she was done with. When a booking mix-up puts Hallie Archer back in a car with her ex-boss Adam Cameron, neither of them are thrilled. Their last encounter ended in silence and regret. But what starts as a tense road trip to a business conference quickly turns into something else: a washed-out highway, a shared cabin deep in the woods, and a night that forces every buried feeling to the surface. He's older, untouchable, emotionally shut down. She’s impulsive, ...

It's better to regret the things you've done than the things you haven't. Right? Jess I’ve made so many mistakes in my life, I’m sure I’m in the book of Guinness World Records, and unfortunately, this year has proved no exception. Telling my boss’s wife that we were having an affair was probably the biggest mistake, but the lying bastard broke my heart, so I don’t regret it. I do regret losing my job, though, especially now I’m broke. Frankly, I’m glad it’s nearly New Year, and I can put this annus horribilis behind me. If only I could do the same with the rest of my life, ...

You Are Meant to Rise, Lead, & Shine in Your Brilliance Unapologetically!Between your self-doubts, imposter syndrome, fears, and the systemic biases that make it significantly harder for women to lead, you may have convinced yourself that you don't have what it takes. Perhaps you've resigned yourself to dimming your light, playing small, and not believing in your greatest professional aspirations. With It’s Your Time to Shine Girl, walk through Natalie Jobity’s twelve steps to unveiling the leader within you, where you’ll get the tools, advice, and championing your soul has been ...

I'm the boss, caught between desire and self-preservation. Destiny Chad Sanders, a border patrol officer, sets my world ablaze. When he discovers my secret desires, we start an off-limits workplace romance. Midnight rendezvous become our dangerous routine. But when HR accuses Chad of working with the cartel, it implicates me. Can I save Chad and myself from losing it all? Chad I'm caught in the crosshairs of desire every time I see Destiny Anderson. She’s a seductive, curvy vixen next door. Our forbidden workplace romance blazes hotter than the San Diego sun. But, in a heated battle ...

Will AI Take My Job? 2023 First Edition Written by a real person (Matt Rouse) assisted by several AI applications, but not assisted in writing this book's content. It's all me, folks! (And Kari and Alicia's fabulous editing too.) In a world where AI's rapid advancements are reshaping the landscape of industries, job roles, and corporate dynamics, staying ahead of the curve isn't just a luxury; it's a necessity. The sudden emergence of generative AI caught everyone off guard at every level of the corporate hierarchy, entrepreneurs, contractors, vendors... You name it. Whether AI will take ...

When Vince’s coworker, Derek, accidentally gets a peek at the lacy underwear Vince is wearing, Vince fears the worst – that Derek will tell the others in their crew and Vince will be ridiculed. He certainly isn’t expecting Derek to divulge a secret of his own instead. This sweet and steamy MM short story features two heavily muscled construction workers, a couple of secrets exposed, and some lacy goodness.

He Already Has Money. He Wants Her … and a Baby Lela Williams is a beautiful, black woman studying architecture in college to make her life better. When she’s approached by Aaron Stone, an alpha male with a bank account to prove it, the sparks fly. Will she be ruled by her emotions or her intellect? Can she resist the sexy white man and all his money? And what happens after their long night of intense interracial passion? Click Look Inside for more hot details and to read a sample. PLEASE NOTE: This story contains adult themes and scenes of a sexual nature.

The Underwear Uprising Nobody Asked For (But Everyone Needs): EPIC EXITS III is Here There are books. There are bold books. And then there’s EPIC EXITS III — The Story of an Underwear Revolution: a chaotic, sweat-drenched, lion-roaring, menopause-powered masterpiece that somehow—against all odds —makes perfect sense. This is not just a book. This is a movement. (And in some cases, a pelvic one—see: **Spuddle Man Pants™**.) Bollocky & Buff, once a forgotten relic of bargain bins and uncomfortable gussets, has risen like a phoenix in properly ventilated knickers—and you’re ...

(Previously published as "Baby Come Back") Being Tylar's best friend wasn't nearly as easy as I made it look. Keeping my secret past from Tristan was even harder. My name is Gina Valenti-Hatton, and I'm an East Coast girl. I'm Italian, a bit outspoken, and to those who know me, I'm tough as nails. I live a lie. There's a part of me that is terrified that he'll find me. And now that I'm with Tristan Sinclair, all thoughts of my past are starting to fade. But Tristan knows I'm keeping something from him, and when my darkest fear shows up, my only hope is that we can survive my past. Book 4 is...

Power isn't measured in height or physical strength. Real power comes from the widening of pupils when you enter a room. Meg Harris wields her calculated sexuality like both shield and weapon, transforming Metropolitan Library's stuffy exhibitions into cultural sensations. When she acquires explicit medieval manuscripts for her most provocative exhibition yet, she doesn't expect Landon Reid—aristocratic heir demanding his family's private legacy be returned. "I strut into Metropolitan Library, my red-bottomed heels announcing my arrival before I do. My fitted pencil skirt and silk blouse ...

Now that her sisters, Crystal and Ava, are moving on with their lives, it's time for Layla Langston to do the same. Experiencing burnout and lack of purpose, Layla is ready for a change and leaves Langston Brands to live life on her own terms. She dares to pursue her own dreams--dreams that lead her to start a new career as a journalist and thrust her in the middle of a murder investigation that just may put her life in danger. Mason Sterling's goal is twofold -- to get the best story possible and make Houston's local congresswoman pay for her crimes. What he doesn't want or need is anyone ...

A timely, thought-provoking, and heart-opening book that reframes the conversation around diversity and inclusion by offering a new vision for creating harmony in the workplace. Featuring inspiring stories from: John Alaimo, Karen Borofski, Claudia Cauterucci, Kristen Crockett, Dianne Eldridge, Quentin Finney, Marcella Gravalese, J.Reggie Hall, Rishi Kumar, Kayleigh O’Keefe, M. Reali-Elliott ~ ~ ~ The word diversity has become a loaded term in American corporate culture. Worse still, much of our current culture seeks to blame, shame, and silence individuals who genuinely want to engage ...

My steamy hot one-night stand and now he is my Boss. One last trip before looking for my next dream job. And there he was a stranger, Brian, extremely sexy with his pepper gray hair. We had one mind-blowing night together. Turns out, I landed a new job but, Brian Kerrigan is the CEO of the company and my new grumpy boss. The steamy romance between us picks up right where we left off, after spending the night at his huge penthouse and sleeping in those strong muscular arms. Now we are having this completely sexy office affair. He desperately wants this romance between us to continue, but I ...

"Managing Abnormal Behavior in the Workplace" is an introduction to abnormal behavior in the workplace, covering the definition, prevalence, and impact of abnormal behavior in various contexts. It includes historical and theoretical perspectives on abnormal behavior and explores the different types of psychological and personality disorders, workplace aggression and violence, work addiction and burnout, workplace trauma and PTSD, and workplace bullying and harassment. This book discusses the various methods of assessing and diagnosing abnormal behavior, including clinical interviewing and ...

One left out billionaire looking for love + one feisty small town policewoman = a satisfying enemies to lovers clean short romance! After years apart, Cody and Renee return to their small hometown, both carrying memories and wounds from the past. Cody, a sheriff grieving the loss of his wife, moves back to help his family, hoping for a fresh start. Renee, a recently divorced real estate agent, has come home to rebuild her life after raising her kids. Their paths cross again when Cody enlists Renee’s help to find a house, and sparks from their high school days begin to reignite. As they ...

When Lisa Marsh reluctantly agrees to serve Thanksgiving dinner at the local community center, she’s not prepared for the chaos that ensues. Between the lively teenagers, fiercely independent veterans, eccentric seniors, and one particularly gruff homeless man named Pete, the evening spirals into a disaster. But when her best friend dares her to do more, Lisa accepts the challenge: she’s going to help Pete turn his life around—whether he likes it or not. Her plan? Simple: clean him up (starting with a shave), find him a job, and make him respectable. Pete, however, has no interest in ...

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the need for a human-centered approach to work has never been more pressing. Bestselling author, professor, and consultant Dr. Jonathan H. Westover provides a comprehensive and research-backed roadmap for practitioners to cultivate purpose-driven, people-centric organizations. Diving deep into the key themes of meaning, motivation, self-awareness, strategic HR, and adaptive leadership, this book empowers readers to: Discover new ways to help their teams find purpose and meaning at work Develop self-awareness and leadership capabilities for ...

Is your workplace truly diverse? In this gem amongst diversity, equity and inclusion books, Dr. Poornima Luthra challenges us to address the inequality in the 21st Century that exists by expanding the dimensions of diversity in the workplace we address; to define diversity in the workplace in a way that truly represents our whole diverse selves. This book contains everything you need to develop a solid understanding of the various dimensions of diversity and the biases that arise from them. Poornima provides us with the tools needed to address our biases, have inclusive conversations and be...

It’s late and Myra Gates, a young, talented, and fast-tracking executive, has been drinking with her new boss, Trig Davis. What happens next teaches her a valuable lesson about trust…Ed Cooper struggles with a new management team, gets demoted, and then his hated rival becomes his new boss…Outspoken Barbara Russell challenges management and then suffers the consequences…Lucas Moore fails, putting his career in jeopardy, but then he’s given one more chance to be a star.