Virtual Workplace

Elena Vasquez has three rules: no distractions, no workplace romance, and absolutely, under no circumstances, no more kissing the cruise ship’s entertainment director. Especially not that entertainment director. Leo Moretti is sunshine in human form—if sunshine had a karaoke addiction and a tendency to break into spontaneous salsa. He’s also the reason Elena wakes up every morning with a fresh tension headache and a strong desire to lock herself in the staff laundry room. After one accidental, no-big-deal, never-to-be-discussed-again kiss, they’re now being forced to co-host The ...

Amber Myers is book smart and people stupid, and she’s tired of being invisible and dateless. Luckily her sister is a hairdresser and works at a beauty salon—in Sapphire Falls. Chad Powers would rather look into a microscope than approach the only woman he’s ever crushed on. He follows her to Sapphire Falls, and his farm boy cousins turn him into a hunk in time for the Summer Festival. The going gets hot when both Amber and Chad get more attention than they bargained for—especially when they’re voted the Festival King and Queen. — My Country Hearts Series is a light-hearted, ...

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 ...

Matthew Hale—my boss, my best friend, and now my pretend lover? Suddenly, my life is a romantic comedy, but the punchline is my pounding heart. He insists on being my bodyguard, claiming it's not just about the job—it's personal. I've always found him attractive, but a girl like me can't be more than friends with a rich, dreamy guy like him... right? Yet, here we are, faking a relationship to throw off my stalker, and his touch feels dangerously real. His protective instincts are a temptation I can't resist. In this tangled web of lies, the lines blur between pretend and reality. But ...

Harrison I wanted Gabriella Manners from the moment she walked into my office, pushed back the hood of her raincoat, and shook out her long chocolate-brown hair. In another world, I think I could have loved a woman like her, but the timing turns out to be all wrong. In a few weeks, we’re both heading off in different directions, and it soon becomes clear that a one-night stand is about all we have time for. I’m not sure she’ll be interested. She’s only ever been to bed with her ex, and when I ask her back to my apartment, I fully expect the usually shy, nervous Gaby to say no. But ...

Eric's a lonely, divorced IT guy... ...but that was before he installed WifeEye! Zelda had been the love of his life, but she walked out on their years of marriage. He used to love his job, too, but that was before his boss passed away, leaving the company to his gorgeous, yet volatile trophy wife. On the outs with the boss, Eric's forced to clean out the company's 'tech dungeon', where he finds the ultimate tool to turn even the most volatile into the submissive woman of his dreams. Join Eric as he works out just how much the secret technology has in store for him, from the gorgeous, ...

Tag thought working for the Census would be boring... ...he just didn't know what he would get stuck with! When Tag's girlfriend, Corrina, left him, he thought the best way to win her back would be to clean up his act. The first step was to get a job. Fortunately, Census Rochester isn't the most choosy employer. Not choosy, but not all that classy, either. As Tag watches 'Chip' and 'Sue' explain in the training video how to enumerate his fellow citizens, he inadvertently stabs himself with something secretly taped under the old, surplus desk. Turns out, they're syringes from some government...

(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...

For fans of "The Proposal" meets "Shrek"—a laugh-out-loud cozy romantic story about finding love when you're a little too weird for the normal world. What happens when a career-driven scientist meets her perfect match, and he just happens to be an 8-foot cryptid with an ice cream truck? Emma thought finding a snowman would make her career—she never expected he'd steal her heart. She dedicated her career to proving cryptids exist. And Brad's been hiding in plain sight in Portland. As Emma gets to know Brad, she finds herself torn between her career ambitions and her growing feelings for ...

When I got stuck with my grumpy, silver-fox billionaire boss in his mansion, I didn't expect to sleep with him… After my messy past, I had sworn off men. But then, Hudson Taft came along. He's grumpy as sin, but as stunning as a Greek god. The fire in his eyes threatens to burn me alive, and I shiver involuntarily. Since the night I almost lost my life and he saved me, we’ve been forced to work together in his house. Now, he’s my boss. Whispers of yearning and promises of protection heat our nights together, leaving my body tingling with delicious aches. Yet, doubts linger as the ...

Tessa I should’ve known better than to take a job at Fauleic Cosmetics. The second I met Cole Hartman — cold, ruthless, way too hot for his own good — I realized I wasn’t hired for my brains. He looked at me like I already belonged to him. Like he could see through everything — straight to the soft, curvy girl underneath. And he wanted it all. It started with a contract. Strict rules. Private research: a little...milky collection work on the side. Nothing I couldn’t handle. But Cole doesn’t just want me to follow the contract. He wants surrender. He wants to every inch of me ...

Born into Blood. Bound by Honor. Francesca: I’m a Moretti. That means family comes first. Always. I was ready to form an alliance with the Romano family, even if that meant marrying someone I barely knew. It was the best move to strengthen our position on the West Coast, and I know a smart deal when I see one. You don’t grow up the oldest daughter of Il Lupo, head of the biggest crime family operating out of Los Angeles, without learning how to back the winning horse. I wasn’t expecting to actually fall head over heels for Dio Romano in the process, but there I was. Madly in love and ...

Most engineers receive adequate technical training as part of their core engineering curriculum but get virtually no help when it comes to their people skills. As a result, many engineers are grossly under prepared to face the interpersonal challenges they inevitably encounter while working alongside other engineers and engineering managers. People Skills for Engineers was created specifically to fill this training gap. WARNING: Failings with people can be the undoing of even the most talented technical team. Drawing on more than sixteen years of experience working alongside other engineers...

"Emergency Preparedness in the Corporate World: A Blueprint for Executives" is an essential guide for corporate leaders seeking to establish effective emergency response plans. This comprehensive book provides a step-by-step approach to safeguarding organizations from potential crises, equipping executives with the necessary knowledge and tools to mitigate risks, protect employees, and maintain business continuity. With expert insights, practical strategies, and real-world case studies, this blueprint empowers executives to confidently navigate emergencies and ensure the resilience of their...

This book was previously published as "Financial Punishment: the Naughty C.P.A." by Reba Bale What happens when the people who make your pleasure toys decide to let their hair down? Toys for Grown-Ups is the leading national retailer for adult activities. But even toy developers need downtime, so CEO Robert Calloway decides to take his team to the mountains for a team-building retreat. One that will have plenty of time for fun… Elaine Robertson feels like the lone voice of reason in her company. As the chief financial officer, she’s more worried about audits and spreadsheets than ...

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 Guide to Effective Communication for Conflict Resolution enables the reader, first of all, to just notice their present approach to communication. It introduces 9 Principles of Effective Communication, explains them through examples and then encourages the reader to practise the Principles in their own communication. In essence the Principles are simple, but they are personally challenging because they cause us to reassess what may be common practices in our everyday communication. It is important to notice these common practices in ourselves and others first of all, to see how prevalent ...

"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 ...

I've waited five years. She's not getting away from me again. Jade: Five years ago, I took the money, signed my love away and ran far far away as agreed. Now, I accepted the job that would be a game changer for my company and my team. Unfortunately, for me he’s a partner in the company that hired me. We now work in the same office, which is too close for comfort and I must hide my secret from him. It gets harder everyday with every lie I tell. I’ve asked for a divorce, he laughed at me. My fiancé is a perfect shield from him but for how long can my shield stand? Naseer: I’ve waited ...

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 ...