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Why won’t he just leave me alone? My life’s a mess. Mom’s sick, the bills are piling up, and my deadbeat brother won’t lift a finger to help. The last thing I need is a cocky flirt distracting me at my new job. But every time I turn around, there he is—offering help, flashing that infuriating grin, and inviting me out for drinks like we’re friends. I don’t care if he’s annoyingly hot—that just makes it worse! Guys like him? All talk, no substance. Arrogant, persistent, and clearly after something. Probably thinks I’ll be his next conquest. No way am I falling for a ...

Hot men. Blazing passion. No way out. Fire Boys brings you alpha men in uniform, raw attraction, and no-holds-barred intensity as men battle both fires and their own forbidden desires in the hyper-masculine environment of the fire station. Embrace the heat in this scorching bundle of firefighter erotica.

In a world of acquisitions, she was the one merger I never saw coming. As the new undercover owner of GreenLeaf Dynamics, I, Oliver Bennet, thought I had seen it all. Billionaire, strategist, master of the corporate game. Yet, nothing prepared me for Ava Johnson—single mother, beacon of resilience, and the most unexpected challenge to my meticulously planned existence. From the moment I stepped into GreenLeaf under the guise of an ordinary employee, Ava intrigued me. Her beauty, strength and warmth cut through the corporate façade, drawing me into a whirlwind of emotions I'd long since ...

From the bestselling author of The Kissed Series comes the highly anticipated fourth installment, French Kissed by the Billionaire. Raphe wasn’t a stranger to great loss. He grew up with a father who ignored his existence rather than deal with a child he never wanted. For years, he searched for a sister he’d never met, then the woman he thought would love him and give him the family he’d always wanted, vanished. He should be a bitter and cold-hearted man, but he wasn’t. Instead, learning important life lessons so young made him appreciate all the many blessings he did have…his ...

She’s the bold chemist with a vision. He’s the billionaire CEO with an iron grip on his empire. Sparks were bound to fly. Keysha Smith isn’t just breaking into the luxury beauty industry—she’s here to revolutionize it. Armed with a cutting-edge skincare formula and unshakable confidence, she’s ready to prove she belongs at Reed Luxe Cosmetics, even if it means clashing with the infuriatingly handsome and impossibly demanding Alexander Reed. Alexander built his billion-dollar brand on perfection and control. But when Keysha storms into his world, her striking beauty, undeniable ...

One company, four billionaires, four sinfully sexy stories to set you alight! Taking Charge Sebastian’s new temp is far from perfect. Part of him wants to fire the agency for wasting his time and send Colette and her sassy smile packing. The other part of him has very different ideas of what do with her. But is there more to her than her smart mouth, tight skirt, and high heels? Taking Over Harry and Gabrielle get together for one night of passion, but what will happen when it’s time for them to part? Taking Liberties Caleb normally goes for elegant, sophisticated women, and then he ...

"A rocket ride of action, political intrigue, and suspense."—San Diego Magazine "A sharp thriller. Russell has us in the palm of his hand."—Chicago Tribune "Ingeniously imagined and skillfully told, Political Suicide must be included in any list of this year's best thrillers."—San Diego Union-Tribune Will Travis is an undercover corporate investigator whose job involves low-key assignments like checking out the service at Washington, DC, hotel bars and reporting back to management. But his evening takes an unexpected turn when he interrupts an attempted murder. Soon, Will is on the ...

My aim in golf is as good as my taste in guys—crooked and always getting me into trouble. That’s why I’m dreading this golf tournament that my boss is dragging me to. But when I’m shuffling through the forest on the third hole, I find something more than just my lost ball. I find Eli Cline. And he is the definition of trouble. It doesn’t take long for this possessive hottie to become full-blown obsessed with me, but I’m not about to make it easy on him. I’m going to torture him all day. But at night, it’s going to be a different story. Because I just might let this hot rich ...

Overworked CEO Nolan Cline needs a date for an exclusive charity gala. He thinks it's just going to be another boring work event until he sees the pretend girlfriend his sister set him up with... Because after seeing Arya Hendrix, he knows that nothing is ever going to be boring again...

Will AI Take My Job? 2023 First Edition Written by a real person (Matt Rouse) assisted by several AI applications, but not assisted in writing this book's content. It's all me, folks! (And Kari and Alicia's fabulous editing too.) In a world where AI's rapid advancements are reshaping the landscape of industries, job roles, and corporate dynamics, staying ahead of the curve isn't just a luxury; it's a necessity. The sudden emergence of generative AI caught everyone off guard at every level of the corporate hierarchy, entrepreneurs, contractors, vendors... You name it. Whether AI will take ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

A steamy boss secretary romance. I'm barely thirty, yet I'm already a widow. Ethan, my two-year old, is the light of my life. I've been a complete mess since my husband's passing because every single day, I must live with the knowledge that I'm the one to blame. I'm nothing but a hollow shell, trying to be strong for Ethan, and failing miserably. Yet surprisingly, all it takes is one jolt to bring her back to life; an opportunity to work with the reclusive wealthy man in the penthouse upstairs. Weston Hanson is odd, beautiful, sweet, playful, and unlike anyone I've ever met before. And ...

Eye of the Storm is a call to action for business and organizational leaders. Ray Williams cites problems such as relentless demands and extreme pressure placed on both leaders and workers, explaining the harm that recurring waves of job cuts and globalization do to the corporate structure as they lower loyalty and job satisfaction. But Williams doesn't just detail the problem--he presents steps on how to fix it. Arguing how leaders need to become more mindful and take steps to engage their employees in more meaningful work, he also lays out ways in which businesses can create environments ...

Tyra Campbell has it all—a fast-paced career as a top advertising executive, a chic city apartment, and a future seemingly set in stone. But beneath the surface of her polished life lies a longing for something more. When a work assignment takes her to a picturesque apple orchard in rural Indiana, Tyra finds herself captivated by the orchard’s charm—and its ruggedly handsome owner and billionaire Lucas Worthington. Lucas, with his warm smile and patient ways, introduces Tyra to the beauty of slow living and the satisfaction of building something real. But just as Tyra begins to ...

A steamy boss / employee tale of passion, desire and discippline. I step into the reception area of the medical center, my heart pounding with a mixture of excitement and nerves. The receptionist, a friendly older woman, greets me with a warm smile. "You must be Jenny. The doctors are expecting you. Please take a seat, and they'll be with you shortly." Jenny, a nurse, arrives for an interview at a local GP practice, hoping to build patient relationships. She meets Dr. Robby Clark, who is impressed by her qualifications and motivation. He offers her the position but mentions a second ...

Bestselling mystery author Vivienne Sterling knows how to solve any puzzle—except the infuriating man writing textbooks at her favorite café. But when a spilled coffee reveals that the alluring stranger is actually "Evelyn Rose," the most celebrated romance author in the country, Viv discovers some mysteries aren't meant to be solved alone. Ethan Hayes has spent years hiding behind his female pen name, crafting love stories to escape his past. But when his carefully constructed world collides with a too-perceptive mystery writer, he finds himself facing his greatest fear: being truly ...

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 ...