Virtual Workplace

What do a motorcycle-riding barista and a retired swift water rescue officer have in common? More than either of them could ever fathom... Emily Wilson has a big job to do and she hopes she's ready for it. When she made the decision to help train the baristas at the new Brave Badge location, she didn't realize how hard and lonely it would be. She's used to having a full social calendar and getting along with her co-workers, but everyone treats her like an outsider in the small town. The only thing that gets her through is riding her motorcycle when she has the free time. That and at least ...

Leadership can be complex, difficult, demanding, and stressful. It is not surprising that there are so many books, programs, trainings, consultants, and coaches that exist to help leaders develop leadership and management skills. Leaders play an important role in employee satisfaction and ultimately the success or failure of an organization. Communication is at the heart of all leadership skills, and it is frequently an area of focus by consultants and trainers. As Kotter, a New York Times bestselling author and retired Harvard Business School professor, explained, “What leaders really do...

Missing connection in their marriages, these lonely wives are willing to risk it all to experience the ultimate pleasure. A wife whose husband encourages her to find pleasure in the arms of strangers in order to fulfil their dream of getting pregnant. A real estate agent who offers more than professional services to eager male clients. A minister’s wife who is addicted to sin. All these women have one thing in common: they’re about to become cheating wives for the first time. And once they have a taste of real passion, there’s no way they’re giving it up! You won’t be able to put ...

The night we met, we sizzled. Now, he’s my new boss, off-limits and cold as ice. Judge Jonathan Wolfe could hang icicles in hell but the night he walked into my pub his irresistible smile and those heated stares had me ready to jump into bed with him… until he walked away. Probably for the best considering he’s the judge I’m interning for this summer. I’m a law student, getting by on tips and scholarships. I’m not jeopardizing my dreams for a man. I’m too busy dodging trouble. He’s the judge, stern and distant. He’s also devilishly handsome and heir to billions. Is he ...

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 ...

He doesn’t believe she has what it takes to save others, The truth is, she might just save him… HER My first day as a paramedic, and it’s everything I’ve been working toward. Right away, it’s clear my new partner can’t stand me, Miles doesn’t think I can handle the pressure, but I’m trained to take the weight of people’s lives in my hands. Just because I crack a smile once in a while doesn’t mean I’m not up to the job, And my grumpy partner could do with learning the same lesson… HIM I’ll admit, I wasn’t pleased at getting stuck with the rookie, Sophie looks like...

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 ...

Fifteen years after a steamy tryst during her study abroad program, Morgan Ryder's structured life is thrown into disarray when Alex, her mysterious one-night fling, unexpectedly reenters her world as the pilot for her company. The sparks between the two women still sizzle as intensely as that long-ago night when they parted ways, their full identities shrouded. Alex's sudden reappearance forces Morgan to confront unresolved desires and shocking truths that threaten to upend her stable world. Her trusted friend and business partner, Sean, harbors a shattering secret, while their once-steady...

Do you want to stand out as a successful in-house counsel at a technology company? They don’t teach you this in law school. Or at law firms. You may be a solid substantive lawyer who can write a polished memo, but working in house, especially at a tech company, requires an entirely different skill set. Thankfully, the skills of a top-notch in-house tech lawyer are teachable. But no one teaches them to you. You’re supposed to jump into an in-house job working with the latest technology at a fast pace and… make mistakes? Hope you have a boss that lays it out and lets you ask ...

Clear skies ahead… Jace 'Hot Cakes' Sorensen never had to try hard for anything. Flying came easy, like he was born in the cockpit of a plane. Life was smooth and women fell all over him… except Karen. Even her name should have warned him to stay clear. Turbulence detected! Karen Marks had met with irate men all her life – but usually at a parent-teacher conference. This macho know-it-all took the cake! Why did she ever agree to help her friend for some extra cash and fill her summer break? It wasn’t worth the headache dealing with Jace. She had to put up with him for one week. ...

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 ...

What’s an eighteen year old got to do to provide for his family? Alex has barely finished high school when he becomes the man of the house and has to take care of his mom and sister. When his mom fails to pay the rent, Alex proposes a deal to Silvia, their gorgeous landlady. He'll be her gardener for a week and pay for the rent in kind. Impressed by Alex’s labor skills, Silvia eagerly hires him. But it takes Alex no time to discover what the hot redhead really wants from him. Don’t miss this fast-paced, too-good-to-be-true harem fantasy.

Talia As Northridge's fiercest warrior, I've spent five years building walls around my heart after losing my partner. The clan's tech specialist should be the last person to break through my defenses—especially when we're assigned to track dangerous rogues together. Lucas may not have the brute strength of other bear shifters, but there's unexpected power in his quiet confidence. As our mission forces us into isolation, I find myself drawn to him in ways I never anticipated. But opening my heart means risking everything I've protected myself from since that tragic night. Lucas Everyone ...

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 ...

Handsome devil Michael Parker is up for a big promotion at Barrett Software in Honey, Texas. The last thing he wants is to volunteer at the senior citizen center, but his boss insists. Truthfully, he would rather waltz with a rattlesnake than spend his days with seniors, but this promotion means everything. Peppy Casey Richards loves her life as the director of the Honey Senior Citizen Center. On second thought, maybe she’s not completely happy. Not now that she’s forced to spend time with this handsome, but madly infuriating, hotshot executive. Casey and Michael mix about as well as ...

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 ...

He's vowed to never fall in love. She's the key to his future and she needs a favor--a fake engagement. Could this lead to something real? Never. My father thinks I need a life outside of owning the Vancouver Tigers professional football team. He has an offer for the team if I can't marry in time. Steve McCormick may be my only hope. I'm sure I can talk him into if he wants to keep his job with the Tigers. But how can I protect my heart?

My best friend’s brother Is my biggest rival: and my fake fiancé. Matthew Pierce has always been the bane of my existence: arrogant, insufferable, and annoyingly gorgeous. Now, my hot billionaire neighbor isn’t just my competition in a high-stakes merger. One reckless night was supposed to be our secret, but thanks to the paparazzi, we’re having a fake engagement to save our reputations after a media scandal. Sharing office space with Matthew is bad enough. Smiling for the cameras while holding his muscular arm? Torture. Worse, he’s everywhere—in my home, my life, and somehow, my...

My triumph in landing a prestigious new job with a surgeon renowned for being unbearable has left me both defeated and pregnant. It all began with a playful game of seduction. His reputation precedes him, and I'm the only one who knows how to handle his demeanor. When we’re not playing doctor and nurse, we can't get enough of each other. Despite the undeniable attraction between us, he remains in denial about his feelings for me. His touch sends shockwaves through my body, and I feel like I have the world at my feet. But I want more from him—I want his love. His estranged sister warned ...

My boss is grumpy. His daughter is adorable. And I’m falling for both of them. Logan Matthews is all business—sharp suits, sharper scowl. I live in his guesthouse and work for his company. He’s completely off-limits. But avoiding him? Impossible. At first, we’re like two stray cats hissing at each other. Then I see how he spins magical stories for his daughter. And how he quietly takes care of everyone around him. The day we eat lunch under the old oak tree, I notice how attractive he is, when he’s not glaring at me. Somewhere between pizza nights and charades, we stop being ...