Virtual Workplace

Winona I’m expected to join the family business which for generations, has been run by the eldest daughters. Instead, I work hard to find my own path. When I land a prestigious job as Julian Sanders’ assistant, the CEO of a fast-growing management consultancy firm, I’m determined to succeed. But on my first day, I discover Julian is the deliciously hot, older, one-night stand I haven’t been able to forget for three years. Julian Winona Smith was supposed to be a one-off pleasurable way to wind down after a hard day’s work. The young, curvy woman has become an obsession that ...

Transform the power of a safer, healthier workplace with this comprehensive guide to ISO 45001—the international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS). Written by Dr. Mohamed Ali Ibrahim, this book provides a step-by-step roadmap for organizations to implement ISO 45001, ensuring a robust safety culture, legal compliance, and the protection of your most valuable asset—your employees. Whether you're just starting your journey toward ISO 45001 certification or looking to improve an existing safety management system, this guide covers all the essential ...

His goal is to make her his. Her goal is to resist falling for him. Tate I'm a confirmed bachelor, with zero interest in marriage or settling down. Life is perfect—until she literally crashed into me. One moment, I'm keeping her steady from falling again; the next, she’s laughing with her friends, oblivious to how she has upended my world. Since then, I can’t stop thinking about her. I want her, and I always get what I want. Then, I find out that I either: Marry her or Walk away. Walk away? Not a chance. Lande I never would’ve met Tate if I hadn’t been knocked flat in that ...

My aim in golf is as good as my taste in guys—crooked and always getting me into trouble. That’s why I’m dreading this golf tournament that my boss is dragging me to. But when I’m shuffling through the forest on the third hole, I find something more than just my lost ball. I find Eli Cline. And he is the definition of trouble. It doesn’t take long for this possessive hottie to become full-blown obsessed with me, but I’m not about to make it easy on him. I’m going to torture him all day. But at night, it’s going to be a different story. Because I just might let this hot rich ...

I gave him one night and he gave me a baby. Oh, and he’s my brother's BFF. Yeah, didn’t see that coming! When I ran into Zac at the conference, I hardly recognized him. I don’t even remember when I saw him last—he’s a multi-billionaire in charge of the event. After the event, he wanted to show me his beautiful town. I wasn’t sure what to do. But, I went with him anyway. Little did I know, more than a town he’d show me his Penthouse. One thing led to another, and instead, I ended up showing him every inch of my body. We both swore it should never happen. Then, he threw another ...

The ultimatum is in - Marry or lose it all…. I am up for the challenge - Let the search for a fake fiancée begin. Years of dedication have gone into building my multi-billion-dollar company. My life is a balance of hard work and indulgence, earning the reputation of a CEO playboy after enduring past heartbreaks. Now the Investors want me to settle down. In a desperate attempt to save my empire, I persuade my assistant to be my fake fiancée. Little did I anticipate the sparks that flew between us would ignite a fire I couldn't control. Then comes the twist—the ultimate game-changer: a ...

One passionate night with an irresistible alpha shattered all my inhibitions. I never thought I’d see him again, but I just found out he’s a doctor… and my new boss. And I have a secret he can never know about… Dr. Luke Jennings—a renowned neurosurgeon and billionaire—exudes magnetic charm. We met at a bar and shared an unforgettable night. But our connection abruptly ended, leaving me devastated. Seven years later, a twist of fate brings us back together when I discover I’m his new medical assistant. I can’t deny the electricity between us, but he’s off-limits—much ...

Falling for the grumpy billionaire boss was never part of the plan. Billionaire Steven Ross is grumpy, cold, calculated, and impossible to please. He glares like I’m a walking disaster. Maybe I am, with my bright ideas and even brighter lipstick. I was hired to fix his company and shake things up. He hates me. But underneath the growl and the glare, I catch glimpses of something else. He checks on me when I work late. He defends me in front of the board. And one night, when I’m spiraling, he just… holds me. I tell myself it means nothing. Then when we get stuck in the elevator he ...

The collected trilogy, all in one place: THE BLUE MOUNTAIN DYNASTY contains all three books in the BLACKSTONE TRILOGY! Beau and Darcy have been best friends since they were born. But can they be more, once Beau's scheming wife hatches a plan so twisted neither of them could have come up with it themselves? Armand holds a burning flame for Jolene, and always has. But what will he do when he believes she's become a killer? Fox and Katrina want each other from the moment they lay eyes on each other, but their lives and careers are in constant conflict. When Fox lures her back with an offer she...

He’s bad for me…He’s my boss and my dad’s best friend. So why do I keep waking up in his bed? Cole Bentley is infuriating. He puts the “bossy” in boss, selfish to a fault and won’t take help from anyone. But, I can’t stop staring at his ripped body in those custom made suits. What starts as a little office sparring gets serious when he saves me from my ex. Suddenly, I see another side to him. A softness hidden beneath his tough alpha-hole shell. And it lures me in like a bee to honey. He’s twice my age. Forbidden in every way. That just makes our nights together even ...

Business is business… until it gets extremely personal. Mason Stark: As owner of a Hollywood talent agency, I've caused fists to be slammed on desks all over town. My negotiating skills have earned me the nickname "Mason Shark." I get what I want in this town because I refuse to bow down to anyone. I'm handsome and rich, and my buddies and I get more tail than we can handle. Somehow I've managed to convince the gorgeous owner of a rival agency to make a friendly wager, and when she loses she'll have to serve as my private sex slave for an entire week. Why would she make such a bet? I ...

Respect isn’t given—and it’s definitely not taken. It’s earned in quiet, unexpected, unconventional ways. Most books on respect tell you to talk louder, act tougher, or win more arguments. This book doesn’t. Instead, HOW TO BE RESPECTED shows you how the smartest, most quietly powerful people earn real respect—not by dominating the room, but by mastering themselves. In this sharp, surprising, and deeply practical collection of 14 short essays, Jake Morimoto dismantles the loud, flashy myths of modern authority—and replaces them with proven, counterintuitive strategies used by ...

She’s not looking for love, but he’s about to change the game. Molly Haines just landed her dream job as a physical therapist for the North Texas Coyotes, but her biggest challenge isn’t the injured players—it’s Gerry Thierry, the team’s biggest player. Beneath his rough, Thor-like exterior, Gerry hides a secret that could change everything. As the season heats up, so do the unexpected feelings between the two rivals. Can Molly step out of the shadows and discover that love, like hockey, is about more than winning? *** Pucks and Promises is a heartwarming hockey romance series, ...

Previously published as installments in Training Her Curves, copyright 2014 by Wick, Christa (AUTHOR), retold here with extensive changes and added length. ---------------------------------------------------------------- I first became a plus-size model on the Razor Girls fetish site as a means to an end. It was how I escaped my abusive past and got off the streets. Now, it’s become my career, complete with lifestyle blog posts that I have to get pretty creative with seeing as how I’m making it up as I go along. Little did I know my faking-it-till-I-made-it would land me an audition as ...

If you’re running a virtual business, then you’ve got to read Leading Virtual Meetings – Methods and Effective Practices! For many people working from home not only makes sense, but it also leads to higher job satisfaction, higher productivity and lowers costs associated with employees. We live in an age where a message or email can be sent across the world within seconds. All you need is a smartphone, tablet, laptop, and internet connection and you could be working from home! With this lean towards freelancers and virtual offices, it’s not always easy for all business owners to set...

(This is a re-release of "Born to Lose: Memoirs of a Compulsive Gambler" that was published by Hazelden Publishing on March 3, 2005. Reviews for that book on Amazon can be viewed at: https://www.amazon.com/Born-Lose-Memoirs-Compulsive-Gambler/dp/1592851533/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1530771861&sr=8-1&keywords=born+to+lose%3A+memoirs+of+a+compulsive+gambler.) "My history of gambling really began before I was born." So opens Born to Lose, Bill Lee's self-told story of gambling addiction, set in San Francisco's Chinatown and steeped in a culture where it is not unheard of for gamblers (Lee's ...

He was presumed dead, so I created twin babies. Using his frozen sperm, desperate to keep a piece of him with me. But then he came back—alive, not remembering me…us… I started my medical internship with my best friend’s big brother as my boss. He was surly yet insanely gorgeous, with toned muscle peeking through a white coat. From our first encounter, we couldn’t resist the magnetic pull between us. We often gasped beneath the sheets between shifts. Until he left for a medical mission in a war zone and vanished. I was desperate to keep a part of him in my life. I used his frozen ...

It was only supposed to be a one-night stand… Over the past year, my life has fallen apart. First, my father died. Then I broke up with my boyfriend. My mother and sister have been a constant thorn in my side. And now it looks as if I’m going to have to close my bar. The last thing I need is to complicate matters by falling for a man. Especially one like Jacob Prince. Okay, he’s gorgeous, we have lots in common, and he’s a great combination of hot, gentle, and kind. But he also has a baby on the way with his ex, and I don’t need that kind of hassle in my life. Anyway, he’s only ...

I know, I know… hooking up with my brother's best friend—twelve years older than me—was totally NOT a good idea. But damn, he was hot AF. Then he ghosted me, and I swore him off. Now, I'm his fake fiancée. Who saw that coming? Eight years after that unforgettable “encounter,” I'm back in my small town. Seeing Ryder Lafferty makes my stomach flip. One look at those broad shoulders and hard muscles his shirt can’t hide, and I'm back at that fiery night when I learned what his skilled hands and mouth can do. He’s now a single dad whose adorable little girl is a mini Dr. ...

Getting rescued by a gorgeous grump? Embarrassing. Finding out he's my new boss? A disaster! I don't need rescuing. No matter how bad it seems, I always figure something out. But... stuck on the side of a mountain in a skimpy outfit isn't my best look. Then Axel appears. My huge, growly rescuer is notorious for his gruff ways. And it's just my luck that our second meeting is even more awkward than the first. My grumpy, handsome crush turns out to be my new boss at dispatch. I quickly discover there's more to Axel than his massive muscles. When things start heating up between us, he just ...