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Snowed in with my infuriatingly hot coworker… and everything I’ve worked for is about to implode. Thorne Chilton is the last person I want to be stuck with days before Christmas. Arrogant, entitled, and way too tempting. But we're stranded in a blizzard, and the tension between us is sharper than the freezing wind outside. What started as an airport nightmare turned into the road trip from hell. My brain must have frostbite, because I hate him… but my body melts at his slightest touch. Before I can stop myself, I’m leaning in, craving more. Every touch, every glance weakens my ...

Mia Sanchez is a school counselor haunted by the loss of a student. The pain forcing her to leave her job and city in search of a new start. A small town sounded like a good idea at the time. However, Mia didn’t count on meeting Nikki Reed, Greenville High School’s Softball Coach. Nikki attempts to recruit Mia as the new Athletic Counselor, despite her constant resistance. The growing attraction is met with hostility at every bend. Every time she gets close, the world blows up in Nikki's face. Butting heads every step of the way, the women have to work together to help save the life of ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated burnout for clinicians and administrators alike, heightening the need for this practical guide that provides a comprehensive approach to empowering physicians while ensuring organizational resilience. In this second edition of Preventing Physician Burnout: Curing the Chaos and Returning Joy to the Practice of Medicine, doctors Paul DeChant and Diane Shannon define burnout, explore the consequences for physicians, patients, and the health care system, identify the underlying causes that are fueling the burnout epidemic, and provide case studies with ...

The Hidden Career Killer: Did You Know Workplace Anger Costs Companies $83 Billion Annually in Lost Productivity? That split-second outburst in a high-stakes meeting. The regrettable email sent in frustration. The heated exchange that permanently altered a professional relationship. In high-pressure corporate environments, a single moment of unchecked anger can erase years of career building. "Master Anger Management for Success" provides a comprehensive framework based on proven cognitive-behavioral techniques and emotional intelligence research. This practical guide transforms workplace ...

I didn’t plan on falling for my ex’s older brother. Sebastian Maxwell is cold, brilliant, and completely off-limits. He’s also my professor—and now I’m his teaching assistant. Which means we’re stuck working side by side, day after day… The problem? One heated moment turned into a kiss. One kiss turned into a secret I can’t forget. He’s grumpy, guarded, and twice my weakness. I know I should keep it professional, but the way he looks at me? The way he touches me like I belong to him? This was supposed to be academic. Just research. Just a paper. But now I’m tangled in ...

Lucy storms into my life, her fire matching mine, and suddenly, my carefully constructed walls start crumbling. Her curses in the elevator made my heart race, but damn, it's the way she challenges me that's breaking through. She's the forbidden fruit, my new assistant in this high-stakes world, and yet, her presence feels essential. Her sharp wit, challenging stare, and undeniable allure deepens my desire for her. Every moment with her chips away at my defenses, and makes me want her even more. As a billionaire and ex-military man, I thrive on control and order. But Lucy’s presence is a ...

In The Wake We Leave, leadership expert and transformational change agent Kim Eckels invites readers to reimagine what leadership could, and should, look like in today’s workplaces. With raw honesty and unflinching compassion, Eckels explores the emotional and cultural cost of performative leadership, toxic favoritism, and outdated power dynamics that leave high-performing employees disengaged and unseen. Drawing from over two decades of lived experience, from the front lines of customer service to executive leadership, Kim shares real stories, hard truths, and practical insights that ...

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on workplace violence, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Workplace violence is violence or the threat of violence against employees, customers, regulatory personnel, or visitors. Unfortunately, millions of people have been affected by this deviant behavior….and some have even died as a consequence. This eBook focuses on many aspects of workplace violence using organizational examples for better understanding. First it examines causes including: • Mental illness • Family ...

She’s off-limits, but for Hallie, I’ll break every rule… I’ve spent years building the National Museum of New Zealand into something I can be proud of, but now, it’s all on the line. The museum’s future is in jeopardy after we lost a critical source of funding, and the board has given me one final chance to save it: a priceless collection of historical love letters locked away at a remote estate. The problem? I need a conservationist to handle them, and Hallie Woodford is the only one available. I’ve had my eye on the brilliant, sexy archaeologist for ages, but she also works ...

Life took a turn when my ex and his partners bought the company I work for. Now he’s my billionaire boss. Facing him after all these years wasn’t part of my plan—especially with the secret I’ve kept to myself. When our eyes met at the new office, I saw he still wanted me. I want him too but I can’t let him find out the truth. We slipped up once, a fling that shook the deepest parts of my soul. A beautiful mistake. I need to avoid Noah at all cost now, before this longing pulls me under for good. But how can I get rid of someone I never got over? I met Noah in College. And I fell ...

The Ladies of Stanford Collection Indulge in the heartwarming romance of Stanford, New York, where love blossoms in unexpected places! This captivating collection follows the intertwined stories of four remarkable women finding love, purpose, and happiness in the charming small town of Stanford. From Sweet Dreams Bakery to The Daily Grind café, from cutting-edge research labs to cozy kitchens, these stories will take you on a journey of discovery, passion, and the sweet taste of true love.Sweet Redemption (Bonus Prequel) When disgraced Manhattan chef Reese Mitchell escapes to Stanford to ...

My Billionaire business rival is the last guy in the world I should fall for. I trust love—but only when data and logic back it up. Grayson King, however, believes love is ruled by fate. When Grayson's grandfather's will ignites a high-stakes competition for control of Perfectly Matched, our prestigious matchmaking agency, Grayson and I are forced into close quarters as we race to match the world’s most impossible client—winner takes all. But soon the heat between us burns hotter than our rivalry. He says I’m the only thing on his mind and he wants me to be his forever. Our love is ...

In Pleasure Valley, Washington, love is in the air. The town's richest, handsomest, and grumpiest business owners are working their way through the holidays. But there are a few women in town who prove distracting to the Pleasure Valley playboys. It includes the books: Her Brainy Scrooge Her Naughty Scrooge Her Bossy Scrooge Her Hunky Scrooge Her Heroic Scrooge Her Adventurous Scrooge Her Powerful Scrooge The Scrooges of Pleasure Valley Complete Collection features seven Christmas romances with a grumpy boss and virgin heroine. Each novelette is designed to be read in only one hour. If you ...

I make the rules, and rule number one? Don’t bang a bandmate. Ever. Managing Criminal Records, the nation’s hottest rock band, is enough to drive anyone insane--and right now, I’m hanging on by a thread. So when Bronson Isaacs, our brooding, dirty-talking drummer, offers me a way to let off some steam--no strings attached--I can’t say no. But one night between lifelong best friends quickly turns into our little secret. The more we fall into bed together, the harder it gets to pretend our friends-with-benefits arrangement isn’t turning into something so much more. Falling for ...

From Booklist Marti Solis is an accomplished physical therapist who works wonders with severely injured patients, but Jim Wellman is a macho football star who can't seem to get past her cute looks and smart mouth. He's always flirting, and his recovery is hampered by complications from the poor care he received after the injury--by both the team doctor and the hospital where he spent the past eight months. His career in football is over, but Marti is determined to get him walking again. Jim, however, is his own worst enemy, making injudicious comments to the press and trying to talk Marti ...

Skylar Lewis has spent her entire life in the shadow of professional hockey greatness. As the daughter of legendary DC Eagles coach Darius Lewis, she’s carved out her own place as the team’s lead sports therapist, earning respect in a world dominated by men. Skylar’s number-one rule? Never get involved with a player. That rule is put to the test when Tavon Harris joins the Eagles as their new star goalie. With lightning-fast reflexes on the ice and a notorious reputation off it, Tavon is everything Skylar swore to avoid—reckless, arrogant, and dangerously attractive. His defiance of...

Is Your Biggest Work Challenge Not the Job Itself, but the People Around You? Do you feel like the hardest part of your job is not the workload, but the people you work with? Are you exhausted from dealing with office drama, jealousy, manipulation, and never-ending conflicts? You are not alone. Studies show that most people who quit a job they actually like do so because of problems with coworkers or bosses—not because of the work itself. But what if, instead of running away, you learned how to handle these situations in a smart and effective way? This book is a practical and empowering ...

Sloane Parker is a junior steward with a sacred vow: to be unshakeable, incorruptible, and to never fall victim to a driver’s seductive charm. Haunted by the professional ruin of her mentor, Eleanor Vance, at the hands of a superstar, Sloane trusts only in cold, hard data. Her sharp eye for detail has earned her the nickname "Sly," and she's just found the whisper of a lie in the telemetry of the sport's golden boy, Kade "The Ghost" Jagger. Kade is a champion, a phantom in the rain whose impossible speed is the stuff of legend. He’s also the target of Sloane’s secret investigation, ...

Discover How To Become Impermeable To Energy Vampires, Increase Your Energy Levels, And Regain Youthful Vibrancy... And NEVER AGAIN Become Sucked Dry! Uncover how to never again be the constant and sure target of energy vampires but turn the tables to become repulsive to them. You won’t need to haunt them; the vampires are ready to switch targets once you put up your “Fort Knox Boundaries.” Use these techniques to dodge energy vampires, increase your energy levels and regain youthful vibrancy, and even identify and exclude those people in your network of friends and family who drain ...

Are you struggling to lead your team effectively? Do you find yourself micromanaging or avoiding confrontation? If so, 30 Days to Stop Being a Shitty Boss is the perfect guide to help you transform your leadership style. This 30-day program offers a transformative approach to leadership development, with daily exercises that blend mindfulness techniques, communication strategies, and self-reflection. You'll learn how to identify and address common leadership challenges, communicate more effectively with your team, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. ...