Virtual Workplace

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 ...

A steamy paranormal romance novella featuring small-town charm, supernatural secrets, and a deliciously satisfying HEA! When sophisticated city journalist Liv Harper is assigned to cover Pumpkin Hollow's annual Spicy Pumpkin Festival, she expects nothing more than a fluff piece and a quick return to Manhattan. Silas Wolfe, the irresistibly charming owner of The Pumpkin Spice Werewolf Cafe, has no interest in nosy reporters disrupting his town's traditions. But when Liv walks into his cafe desperate for caffeine, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to the sharp-tongued city girl. After one ...

Dr. Isobel Vance lives in a world of perfect, predictable data. As the brilliant, ice-cold lead strategist for a championship Formula 1 team, her word is gospel, her logic absolute. Her sanctuary of servers and simulations is her kingdom, a place where every variable is under her control. That is, until her star driver retires, and her team signs its new secret weapon: Rafael "The Razor" Romano. Rafael is a force of nature, a prodigy with once-in-a-generation talent who drives by instinct and feel. He's a chaotic, unpredictable variable who scoffs at her "pretty pictures" and declares her ...

Most of us desire to communicate effectively, but do not have a keen appreciation of the barriers to be faced. Because of these barriers, there is ample opportunity for something to go wrong in any communication. Competent managers develop an awareness of the barriers and learn to cope with them. How effectively do you, as a manager, communicate with your superiors, subordinates, and peers? Do you recognize the barriers to effective communication? Have you learned to cope with them? In the discussion that follows, the principal barriers to communicating effectively in today's working ...

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 ...

What happens when fate brings together a wealthy business owner, Marc, and a cleaning lady, Ciara, in this sweet romance? Marc falls head over heels for Ciara - or so he thinks. In reality, he has mistaken her for someone else entirely - a wealthy business associate named Eliza. Things start to get complicated when Eliza mistakes Marc's kindness for love and begins pursuing him relentlessly. As the tension between the three characters reaches a boiling point, Marc must make a difficult choice between his old life of superficiality or following his heart with Ciara. But with their different ...

(Previously published as "Maybe Baby.") “That was definitely hot,” I said, propping myself up on an elbow to look at him, “going all ‘Christian Grey’ on me like that.” "Who?" he asked, totally clueless... I wasn't prepared for what was in store for me when I took a summer position at Sinclair Stables before my junior year of college. After all, it could only help with my chosen field of equine studies, right? My first encounter with Trey Sinclair wasn't a pleasant one to say the least. I didn't realize he was taking time away from his law firm in Atlanta to oversee his family's ...

One fiery auction, two sworn enemies, and a night that will change everything. Cristian Gianna’s been a thorn in my side for years—sharp-tongued, stubborn, and always digging for a story. She thinks she’s exposing the truth, but all she does is light a fire I can’t control. At the firefighter charity auction, she didn’t expect me to be the one bidding on her. But when every man in the room sets their sights on her, I know one thing for sure: she’s leaving with me. She’s curvy, infuriating, and everything I shouldn’t want. But tonight, Gianna’s mine. And once I have her, ...

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 ...

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, ...

This doctor's 'no strings attached' policy is about to be broken—by two tiny heartbeats. She was a nameless temptation in a cocktail dress, vanishing into the night. Then she walks into my surgical practice, all fire and defiance, interviewing for a nursing position. Hannah McGrath. The woman who crashed my event and ignited something in me I'd long buried. I should keep it professional. Instead, I push her hard, determined to prove she can't charm her way up the ranks. But every clash, every heated glance, only fans the flames between us. Until a devastating loss breaks down our defenses...

Blake Brady is gruff and irresistibly chiseled, with a just-right enough amount of salt in his hair to make me swoon. He’s a talented restaurateur and devoted dad to his daughter. In other words, he’s the only man who has ever tempted my confirmed bachelorette status. Then I find out Blake’s business is in crisis, thanks to the embezzling accountant I recommended when I walked away from him three years ago. He says my skills with a spreadsheet makes me the only person he trusts to turn his restaurant around. Heaven help me, because I can’t say no to his gorgeous, weary eyes. His ...

In The Enneagram Approach to Team Dynamics, Terry Sloan explores how the wisdom of the Enneagram can revolutionize modern teamwork and leadership. This insightful book delves into the nine personality types, revealing how each type interacts within a team, handles conflict, and contributes to collective success. Sloan demonstrates how understanding personality dynamics can enhance communication, resolve conflicts, and optimize team performance. Whether you’re a leader looking to foster a more cohesive team or a professional seeking to better understand your colleagues, this book provides ...

Sebastian Slate – ruthless billionaire and my new boss. Our clash is immediate. Sebastian is used to getting his way. But I refuse to be just another conquest. Then a corporate conspiracy threatens to unravel everything. We’re forced to work together to clear our names. Surprisingly, our heated debates transform into something deeper… But the biggest surprise of all, I’m pregnant. Can this notorious bad boy conquer his new role as daddy?

18X 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 #15 scholar in the world for job satisfaction research. In today's rapidly evolving work landscape, ...

Is there ever a good or perfect time for love to find you? NATALIE Office romances are a hard no in my book. Yet somehow, I connect with the office ladies’ man. I’m not about to be played. If he wants me, then he better be prepared to play for keeps. MATT I thought I had women figured out. Then I met her and all my well-thought out plans get scattered. How can one woman leave me completely unbalanced? The only thing I’m certain of is I can’t let her go when her internship ends. Loving Matt is a sweet and steamy Instalove romance featuring an older man who thought he knew it all and ...

I’m Faith Collins, the twenty-five-year-old virgin accounting clerk by day, and princess stripper at night. How I made it to twenty-five with my V-card is simple. For the last six years, my life has revolved around making enough money to take care of my grams. I date, but nothing serious. A one-night stand isn’t the first experience I want. If this fundraiser auction was my Valentine's fantasy, the night would end with me pinned under Gunnar after spending an hour examining each of his tattoos with my tongue. I would do just about anything for my first time to be with him. Too bad ...

In Navigating the Office Zoo, FC Bohnke offers a smart, practical, and often hilarious field guide to handling the most difficult species in your workplace—whether it's the Micromanager Monkey, the Gossip Vulture, or the Credit-Stealing Cuckoo. Drawing on years of leadership experience and sharp behavioral insight, this book helps you understand what drives challenging colleagues, how to respond effectively, and how to keep your own sanity intact. Whether you're a team member dodging passive-aggressive Chameleons or a manager trying to tame a Volcano, this guide equips you with: Real-...

I didn’t plan on falling for my ex’s older, grumpy, professor brother. But life’s funny that way, isn’t it? Sebastian Maxwell, the brilliant literature professor who’s a total pain, just had to be my new boss. Even though I was the best in my class, he always found fault in my work. And when I thought I had him figured out, I stumbled upon his little secret—he’s not just a professor; he’s a billionaire. Now, I'm left wondering if his wealth bought his success. Things reached a boiling point when he sabotaged my dream job in London. I quit on the spot and walked away from ...