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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 ...

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, ...

Introducing "Thriving in Turbulence" - your ultimate guide to mastering adaptability and resilience within the ever-evolving work environment. Stay ahead of the curve in the dynamic world of work, and leverage undulating changes for your advantage. Understand the shock triggered by technology and cultural shifts due to globalization, and convert disruption into strategic development. Discover why adaptability is the new stability and how resilience has become the cornerstone of success. Use crises as stepping stones for growth by redefining your perspective on adaptability. Unfold the ...

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving professional world, working with diverse personality types is not just a challenge but a necessity. One of the most difficult personalities to manage is the narcissist—a self-centered, often manipulative individual who can dominate the workplace environment, disrupt team dynamics, and diminish morale. But what if there was a proven way to turn their unique traits into tools for success, instead of triggers for chaos? In Working With Anyone, you’ll discover a groundbreaking 4-step blueprint to navigating narcissistic personalities at work. This ...

An escaped slave turned pirate. A slaver’s daughter turned rebel. Together, they’ll set the world on fire. Captain Mara Foster has fought too hard for her freedom to trust a plantation owner's daughter—even one who risks everything to free slaves from her father's estate. But when a midnight raid forces her to choose between leaving Adelaide Beaumont to die or bringing the aristocrat aboard her ship, Mara's decision to save her threatens everything she's built. Adelaide has spent months secretly working with abolitionists, but nothing has prepared her for life aboard The Sun Queen and...

Adam hires his neighbor Mildred's granddaughter as his personal assistant for the summer without even meeting her. He feels bad for the elderly woman, and she'll just keep badgering him about it anyway, so he gives in. As a secluded writer, he really doesn't require her services, and finds himself dreading it. And then he meets Lily, and is magnetized by her youthful energy and effortless beauty. There's a certain twinkle in her eye when she looks at him, and the tension is immediate. He does a complete 180. Maybe he could use an assistant after all... Personal Assistant involves an age gap...

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 ...

Alaska Blaze is Book 3 of the Blazing Hearts Wildfire Series. The strong sexy women and smoking hot men who fight fires are written by a lady who knows from personal experience. A fiery page-turning read. ~~ Kat Martin, New York Times bestselling author Cinematically plotted in a spectacular, dangerous setting…smoldering passion where fire isn’t the ONLY heat! ~~ Cherry Adair, New York Times bestselling author. Imagine being caught in a firestorm in the Alaskan wilderness. Could you survive the flames to find your true love? Firefighter Raynie Atwood has worked hard to become a ...

Charlotte Goodtree is all that stands between her family's plantation and destruction. The only problem? She's black. Her family's white, and the handsome contractor responsible for all the damage has no idea how much it's going to cost them both... Gabrielle Harris is embarking on her first big tour as the opener for a Grammy winning rapper. She thinks he's sexist thug, and he's given up on love after facing terrible obstacles on the stage of life and home...So why can't they stop thinking about each other? Lisa Tyrell has climbed the corporate ladder out of poverty and pain and into the ...

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 ...

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 ...

A tropical paradise, an irresistible boss, and a dash of temptation. Things are heating up in Breakers Bay... Katrina Caldwell loves her job managing the spa at the tropical Breakers Bay beach resort. One of the many perks is getting to work for hotter than hot Brandon Jacobs. She knows it's a mistake to let herself fall for him—he's made it clear that he's all business. But every time she's near him, he makes her feel things she thought she'd never feel again. Brandon doesn't have time for dating. Every bit of energy he has goes into the resort he's worked hard to transform into the ...

"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 ...

You never know until you try. Devin considered himself 100% straight until the day he bumped into Lucas at a conference. It started slowly, but throughout the day their physical attraction grew strong enough to bring Devin to his knees—literally—performing an act he'd never imagined himself capable of. And that was only the beginning. Conference Call is a blistering man-to-man bisexual awakening short story hot enough to make a guy question his own sexuality.

Life took a turn when my ex and his partners bought the company I work for. Now he’s my billionaire boss. Facing him after all these years wasn’t part of my plan—especially with the secret I’ve kept to myself. When our eyes met at the new office, I saw he still wanted me. I want him too but I can’t let him find out the truth. We slipped up once, a fling that shook the deepest parts of my soul. A beautiful mistake. I need to avoid Noah at all cost now, before this longing pulls me under for good. But how can I get rid of someone I never got over? I met Noah in College. And I fell ...

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-...

If you work in healthcare ... here's the workplace guide you need! Are Staboteurs in Your Midst? Are there bulliew in your workplace? Do you have to deal with pit bulls with lipstick? Has anyone intentionally undermined you? Does your workplace keep the disrupters? Have you ever thought about quitting? Every workplace has them ... the pit bulls that hide behind lipstick and designer clothes; snakes who flick their abrasive tongues and voice at any, and all; the scorpions who sting with a slap of their heavy backhand; the shrinks that seem innocent until you get in their space; and the slugs...

(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 ...

You Are Meant to Rise, Lead, & Shine in Your Brilliance Unapologetically!Between your self-doubts, imposter syndrome, fears, and the systemic biases that make it significantly harder for women to lead, you may have convinced yourself that you don't have what it takes. Perhaps you've resigned yourself to dimming your light, playing small, and not believing in your greatest professional aspirations. With It’s Your Time to Shine Girl, walk through Natalie Jobity’s twelve steps to unveiling the leader within you, where you’ll get the tools, advice, and championing your soul has been ...

***NEW COVER*** A workplace romance from award-winning author, Kay Harris, that will leave you breathless! Amy Trinkus makes a wish on her thirtieth birthday to finally find her occupational calling and begin her dream career. Due to a traumatic past, a steamy romance is the furthest thing from her mind. But when a new job opportunity brings her face-to-face with the only man she’s ever had a crush on, Amy’s journey to make her wish come true takes an unexpected path. Carlos Diaz has been burned in the past, and he’s reminded of it everyday because his ex-wife still works with him at ...