Virtual Workplace

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 ...

When Serenity Evans, a passionate park ranger at Yellowstone National Park, reconnects with her old college friend, billionaire entrepreneur Liam St. Clair, she has no idea her life is about to change forever. Liam’s dream of transforming his luxury resort into an eco-conscious haven brings Serenity to the breathtaking red rocks of Sedona, where her expertise in nature meets his vision of high-end hospitality. But revamping the resort is no easy task. As Serenity and Liam work tirelessly to create something extraordinary, their shared history rekindles old memories, and unspoken feelings ...

Struggling to contain yourself when stress erupts? Learn how to manage and direct your emotions for happier days. Are you constantly regretting decisions? Find yourself yelling at workers, your kids, or your partner? Is your expected success eluding you? As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over three decades of therapeutic experience, Frank Healy has helped families, managers, and individuals learn to express themselves emotionally. Now he’s here to share how you can take control of situations and match your IQ with your EQ. Emotional Intelligence For Workplace is a down-to-earth ...

He’s bad for me…He’s my boss and my dad’s best friend. So why do I keep waking up in his bed? Cole Bentley is infuriating. He puts the “bossy” in boss, selfish to a fault and won’t take help from anyone. But, I can’t stop staring at his ripped body in those custom made suits. What starts as a little office sparring gets serious when he saves me from my ex. Suddenly, I see another side to him. A softness hidden beneath his tough alpha-hole shell. And it lures me in like a bee to honey. He’s twice my age. Forbidden in every way. That just makes our nights together even ...

"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 ...

"Everything you need in a book and the spice is amazing!" ★★★★★ After I fainted into the arms of my tall, handsome rescuer, the only thing I remembered was how good he smelled. The next thing I know I’m lying on silk sheets surrounded by enough original art to finance a small country, with a vaguely familiar sexy-as-hell billionaire gazing down at me with his intoxicating ocean-blue eyes. What followed was even crazier… DECLAN The new maid on the family estate possessed the kind of curves that would keep a man up at night…and when she turned, I nearly dropped my fork. It was...

He's the guardian I didn't ask for. I'm the temptation he didn't expect. Blunt, bossy and lethal, Jameson Reynolds is my older brother's billionaire business partner and a former Navy SEAL with a bitterly jaded heart. One smoldering gaze from him is enough to extract all your secrets and have you begging to surrender. He’s watched over me for years, determined to steer me out of trouble while being certain there are lines he will never cross with me. We’ll see about that. Before I head to grad school, I want to show him I’m all grown up now. Let’s ignore that tipsy kiss I gave him ...

My red-hot vacation fling turns out to be my cold-blooded billionaire enemy. The sizzling surfer charmed me out of my bikini for one unforgettable night but that was before I truly knew who he was. Dean Culver is a calculating shark in a thousand-dollar suit. Growing up, his family name was a curse word in my house and now his company’s snapped up my little tech firm, planning to downsize and devour. But, I’ve already lost enough this year. I’m not going down without a fight. After convincing him to give all of us a chance to keep our jobs, he demands we have regular meetings to ...

Running a beachside café and bookstore? Easy peasy. But choosing between my thriving business and moving across the country with a boyfriend of three months? Not a chance. Enter Eric Harrington—resort owner with a fundraiser crisis and somehow convinced I’m the miracle he needs. Hosting his event at Sunrise Café sounds like a win-win. But after a few late-night planning sessions and one too many accidental smiles, the lines between business and something personal start to blur. We both know better than to mix business with pleasure. And yet, Eric has a way of making “strictly ...

Nash Hopper didn't come back to Silver Falls to fall in love. The divorced lawyer just wants to find his eight-year-old daughter a stable stepmother—someone safe, sensible, and absolutely nothing like the chaos magnet running Love on Main matchmaking service. Too bad Lila Whitaker is exactly the opposite of what he ordered. She's all sunshine and inappropriate questions, with a smile that makes him forget why he swore off complications. Worse? Every woman she sets him up with pales in comparison to the matchmaker herself. But Lila has a strict rule about not dating clients, and Nash has ...

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...

Never fall in love with your best friend... I met Hal on the first day of high school. I also fell in love with Hal on the first day of high school. But although we were good friends from the start, I knew he’d never be mine. He’s gorgeous, confident, sexy, and he’s also incredibly rich. I’m scarred – physically and emotionally – quiet, and my family has always been poor. The two of us are poles apart. So I’ve trained myself not to think of him in that way. Not to think of kissing him, undressing him slowly. Of sliding beneath the bedclothes. Of having his hands on my skin. I ...

An Age Gap Romance ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "An exquisite exploration of ambition and connection—this book is a must-read!" —Emily R. In "Threads," the author masterfully intertwines the lives of Piper and Jade, creating a rich tapestry that captures the complexities of their relationship. I was particularly drawn to how Piper's character evolves from a seemingly unapproachable figure to someone deeply vulnerable, revealing layers that resonate with anyone who has ever felt the weight of ambition In the glittering, cutthroat world of high fashion, Piper Hawthorne reigns supreme. ...

It was the perfect relationship: Neither of them wanted it, but they couldn’t stop themselves from falling. Drake: I’m one of the biggest movie stars in the world and can get away with damn near anything here in Hollywood. Cops pull me over while I’m getting blown in my Ferrari, then ask for my autograph instead of writing a ticket. My three best friends and I refer to ourselves as the Hollywood Players Club because we bed women in a month or two than most guys do in a lifetime. I have never had a serious relationship and am determined to keep that streak intact. At this point, the ...

Having my brother's best friend as my boss is one thing, but being pregnant with his twins? That's the last thing I expected… Landon Maxwell is a handsome, mature, irresistibly charming business mogul—and the most talked-about chef in Manhattan. When he hired me to promote and plan events for his restaurant, I didn’t expect him to be such an arrogant grump. I can’t stand him—we constantly bicker and clash. But when I watch him interact with the staff, I see a softer side to him. And I can’t deny the attraction that’s building with every encounter. Those piercing green eyes, ...

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 ...

When he falls, he falls hard and deep. She literally drives away from every relationship she's ever had. Can Ward somehow get Dot to stay this Christmas? Ward Glover is now the foreman at Shiloh Ridge Ranch. He loves his new job, though he's over a lot more at a shallower depth. He's been on the fence with diving back into the dating pool, but when Santa drops a beautiful woman straight into his front yard on Christmas Eve, Ward sits up and takes notice. Dorothy Crockett owns and operates a landscaping and design company in Three Rivers. When she's not ordering new textiles and paint colors...

~ Have you witnessed or experienced some form of harassment or bullying in the workplace? ~ Do you find yourself frequently saying "I hate my job!" and lack the energy to make a career or job change? ~ Is your health suffering, through constant worry, insomnia, or recurring nausea even when you just think about your workplace? ~ Do you feel burnt out or are you at the risk of burning out? Or, are you: ~ Stuck in a negative workplace or job and are anxious about what to do next? ~ Wondering why you feel so anxious about a job that you used to really enjoy? ~ Fed up with feeling tense, tired,...

Business is business… until it gets extremely personal. Mason Stark: As owner of a Hollywood talent agency, I've caused fists to be slammed on desks all over town. My negotiating skills have earned me the nickname "Mason Shark." I get what I want in this town because I refuse to bow down to anyone. I'm handsome and rich, and my buddies and I get more tail than we can handle. Somehow I've managed to convince the gorgeous owner of a rival agency to make a friendly wager, and when she loses she'll have to serve as my private sex slave for an entire week. Why would she make such a bet? I ...

Awaken Your Inner Eye to the Power of Persuasion Your subconscious mind is an incredibly powerful thing. And using that power is easier than ever thought... Everywhere you go in life, influence is important. No matter who we are or what we seek, the ability to persuade and influence others is critical. Much of success hinges on the power of persuasion. If you can become a master of influencing human behavior, your life will change. Your charisma will grow, your communication skills will deepen, and your general sphere of influence with expand. Persuasive communication is about knowing how ...