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I meet a grumpy EMT in my new small town and fall for him big time. Things go well until my injured ex-boyfriend shows up in our ER. After moving to a small beach town for an ER position, I find an injured dog. Someone dials 911 instead of animal control for help. When Brad arrives, he’s livid to be called for a “canine emergency,” and I’m furious at his insensitivity. We’re forced to work together where I get to see his grumpiness turn to smiles and gentleness. Over beachside dinners, we eventually fall for each other. He’s humble, and I’m amazed to hear that his family owns ...

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 ...

A second chance at forever with a bad boy single-dad chef. My first love has returned, whisking me into a world of tantalizing flavors and heartfelt moments. David—a single dad with a zest for life—is the chef of my dreams and the sweetheart who stirs my deepest desires. His devotion to his son is a rich, simmering broth of warmth and affection. Together, we breathe new life into my beloved grandma’s restaurant while our chemistry proves hotter than his five-alarm chili. Then, his disaster of an ex storms in, boiling things over and threatening to destroy everything. I doubt if I can ...

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 ...

Swearing off love was easy. Then two men and one dating pact complicated everything. After one too many heartbreaks (and one stolen-shoes incident I’m still not over), I made a pact with my friends: the next guy I date, I marry. Cute in theory. Terrifying in practice. Especially when Marcus Hann strolls into the Cozy Cottage Café looking like every swoony book boyfriend rolled into one. Handsome, charming, and so into me it’s almost suspicious. Obviously, he’s my Last First Date. I mean, fate, right? Except my well-meaning friends already picked someone for me. Josh Bentley, the pun-...

Have you ever walked out of a meeting feeling invisible, insulted, or vaguely humiliated—but no one else seemed to notice? That’s quiet sabotage. It’s the eye-roll after you speak. The “just trying to help” correction that wasn’t needed. The missing email thread, the closed-door meeting, the joke that lands a little too close to home. You’re not imagining it. You’re not too sensitive. And you’re not alone. Quiet Sabotage is your field guide for navigating the subtle, silent power plays that drain your confidence and leave you questioning your value at work. With sharp ...

Welcome to the comprehensive guide that serves as your personal pocket mentor "Workplace Wisdom". Navigating the complex world of offices, cubicles, and conference rooms can seem daunting. This practical guide will enable you to journey through the intricacies of workplace dynamics with ease, putting you in command of your professional life. "Workplace Wisdom" turns the spotlight on the untold aspects of your professional life. Ever struggled to decode company culture or understand power hierarchies? Chapter 1 hands you the secret decoder ring. The journey doesn't stop there. From ...

WHEN I WANT YOUR OPINION, I’LL GIVE IT TO YOU isn’t just a title—it’s a line you’ve probably rehearsed in your head a hundred times and never had the guts to say out loud. Until now. This book is your front-row seat to the drama of modern-day bullying—social, political, professional, and personal. But this isn’t just about high school flashbacks or the mean girl who ran the locker room. Nope. This is about the boss who cancels your promotion but keeps your ideas. The politician who yells “freedom” while silencing dissent. The keyboard warrior with Wi-Fi and a vendetta. The...

Have you ever wondered if you're truly smart or just busy? It’s time to discover strategies to help you work smarter, not harder. This book will teach you how to streamline your path to success with smart leadership and effective HR leadership techniques. You'll learn how to build your dream team with effective hiring strategies and conduct effective hiring interviews, transforming your hiring process into a powerful tool for growth. Investing wisely in employee orientation, training, and development is essential. A top-notch performance appraisal system paired with effective performance ...

All I want for Christmas is a grumpy Santa in my stocking… Despite having the misfortune to be called Mistletoe, I love everything about the festive season – from dressing the tree to baking the cake to wrapping the presents, even though I can’t afford half the things I know my ten-year-old son, Finn, wishes for. When the primary school where I work asks me to find someone to play Santa at the Christmas fair, I’m happy to oblige. Suddenly, though, every person I know is conveniently busy. The only guy available has the least amount of festive spirit of anyone I’ve ever met. Alex ...

Never fall in love with your boss… I’ve worked for Leon for two years now. Which means I’ve been in love with Leon for about, oh, 730 days, give or take. He’s tall, gorgeous, hardworking, and strict. Most of the staff at Noah’s Ark are scared of him. But I can handle the Lion King, as I like to call him. I’m his PA. I book his dental appointments, pick up his dry cleaning, keep his diary, walk his dogs, and organize his accounts. I know him as well as a wife would, although unfortunately without the added benefits that role would bring. I’d tell him how I feel, but he’s made...

Braden Ferguson was forbidden to me as a teenager, and he was supposed to be my sworn enemy now. He was the son of our housekeeper, and as a Hale, I was forbidden to even acknowledge his existence. If my pulse raced the few times our paths crossed, I ignored it. And him. When I accept a position as a junior associate in a law firm, Braden’s the last face I expect to see. He’s a top litigator and the firm’s youngest partner. The chilly glint in his dark eyes doesn’t bode well for me. Braden’s sure I won’t last a month and goes all out to prove it. Within three hours, he has me ...

The best way to get over a guy is to get under another one... right? ALEXIS: After my ex conned me out of my savings and shattered my trust, I decided to stay on board this luxury cruise ship after my best friend, Claire's wedding. Two weeks of sun, sand, and carefully calculated rebounds should do the trick. My curves have never failed to attract attention, and I plan to use every weapon in my arsenal to forget my heartache. TREVOR: Give me engines, gauges, and control panels any day. But people? They're complicated, unpredictable, and impossible to troubleshoot. Now I'm being forced to ...

She's a meticulous cruise director who lives for the perfectly planned itinerary. He's a daring and wild adventurer who thrives on the unexpected. Rachel: Life on the Celestial Odyssey is all about order and planning. With my carefully crafted events and attention to detail, I ensure our guests have the time of their lives. But when Max Dalton steps on board with his thrill-seeking ways, my well-ordered world is turned upside down. He is infuriating and I'm pretty sure he's out for my job. But the more time we spend together I'm left wondering if my pulse is racing whenever he's around ...

People come to Kiss County to fall in love. But who has time for that? I'm juggling two jobs to save my family’s inn. Falling in love? Not on my to-do list. But then Carter Cartwright, a handsome bachelor, rolls into Small Town and books a room. Suddenly, I'm feeling things I didn’t plan for. I don’t have time for love. But Carter is determined to make time for me. His advances are hard to resist, but I’m not about to open up to a man just passing through on his way to Big City dreams. Welcome to Kiss County, where saving my family’s inn might just mean losing my heart. The Hot ...

Alix Valenti is a Professor of management and legal studies in College of Business at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. She holds an MBA from the University of Houston, a JD from St. John’s University School of Law, an LLM in taxation from New York University School of Law, and a PhD in International Management from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Struggling to Lead Effectively? Discover How to Transform Your Leadership with "How to Lead with Conviction" Are you finding it challenging to inspire your team, overcome leadership obstacles, or achieve career fulfillment? How to Lead with Conviction is your comprehensive guide to mastering leadership skills that fuel your passion and persistence, leading across generations, and improving employee well-being. Dive deep into effective leadership strategies, inspirational leadership techniques, and transformational leadership principles that will elevate your career and drive organizational ...

When a hardworking farm manager clashes with a billionaire intent on selling her beloved land, sparks fly in more ways than one. Amara Taylor has poured her heart and soul into Harper Farms, transforming it into a thriving, sustainable haven for her small-town community. It’s not just a job—it’s her home, her legacy. So when Kevin Harper, the enigmatic billionaire owner, suddenly arrives with plans to sell the land to developers, Amara is ready to fight for everything she holds dear. Kevin sees Harper Farms as just another asset in his vast portfolio, a deal waiting to be closed. But ...

15X Best-Selling & Award-Winning Author and Podcaster; Leadership, HR, Innovation, Future of Work, Diversity and Inclusion, and Workplace Culture Global Thought Leader; Chair/Professor of Organizational Leadership; Change/OD/HR/Social Impact Consultant; Ranked in the top 20 of global researchers in the following topic areas - "Future of Work," "Global Leadership," "Organizational Development, "Public Service Motivation," and "Social Impact" (Google Scholar); ScholarGPS has ranked him the #18 scholar in the world for job satisfaction research. In his groundbreaking new book, Inspiring ...

ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on workplace deviance or psychopathic employees, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Workplace Deviance This book focuses on workplace deviance. Specifically, it examines: • The types of workplace deviance and the effects they have on people and organizations • The root causes of workplace deviance • The methods available for preventing workplace deviance If you are interested in learning about workplace deviance through simple explanation and related organizational ...