Emotional Workplace

I trusted him once, and he broke my heart. Hotshot race car driver Jake Knowles isn’t the first to use me for his career, but he’s the only one to break my heart. He claimed we belonged together, even as he plotted to wreck my brother’s racing career. Jake promised to stop and then broke that promise at the very next race. Left with no choice, I ended our affair, leaving him and all of motorsports behind. Now, he’s back in my life and demanding a second chance. Just when I’m ready to trust him again, I find out he’s running the same strategy, and I’m the tool that could ...

The first time I saw him, another woman threw a drink in his face. That should have been my sign to run. As if I needed another one, he also turns out to be my boss. Who asks me to be his fake fiancée… But, I can do anything for three weeks if it's going to help with the mess I've gotten myself into, right? It’s not like I’m going to let myself fall in love with Sydney’s Most Wicked Billionaire Playboy. No matter how many times he winds up in my bed. Then we share our real reasons for getting involved in this sham. And it becomes impossible to pretend I’m pretending. Confused? ...

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 ...

This Holiday Season, Temptation Beckons—Can She Navigate Her Boss’s Irresistible Contract? Seraphina thought she had her life figured out. A business arrangement with the powerful Armando Devereux was supposed to provide security and stability—no strings, no emotions, just a professional partnership. The money is too good to refuse, but Seraphina finds herself caught between the thrill of newfound attraction and the instinct to protect her heart when their contract becomes more complicated and stressful. Armando is not just a man of wealth and influence; he’s a force of nature—...

In Ego vs EQ, Jen Shirkani shares strategies for using emotional intelligence (EQ) as a primary prevention tool to avoid career derailment. The executive leadership failure rate is high: two in five CEO’s fail in the first 18 months on the job and two thirds of business’ will disappear just a decade after founding. This book teaches you how to identify the most common reasons for leadership ineffectiveness, including the cascading consequences they create, and learn tools to prevent them.

Hailed by PMA, the Independent Book Publisher's Association, as a "business breakthrough" and "one of the 30 best business books of the year" by Soundview, the first edition of Working Relationships set the standard for managing conflict and developing teamwork while learning to get along with friends and foes at work. Now author Bob Wall is back with the latest research and field-tested knowledge about the critical role emotional intelligence (EQ) plays in achieving workplace and career success.

Don't let a bad boss ruin your career or your well-being. Learn how to handle them wisely, protect your peace, and take control of your professional life. You have more power than you think! Have you ever felt stuck in a job because of a difficult boss? Have you experienced stress, frustration, or even self-doubt because of their behavior? You’re not alone. Every day, countless people struggle with impossible bosses. Working under a toxic leader can feel like an endurance test. From the authoritarian who never listens to the unpredictable boss who changes their mind every five minutes, ...

As the only daughter of Moorestowe’s wealthiest merchant, Celia Darrington has lived a life of luxury and loneliness. Shortly after her father’s death, Celia is attacked and barely escapes the port city, having no idea why someone would want to take her life. When night falls, she stumbles upon a grange and takes shelter in an old storage shed, only to awaken hours later to a group of men standing over her. Frightened at first, Celia soon realizes that no one at the grange intends to harm her. On the contrary, after noticing the bruises on her neck, the owner offers her a job in ...

The Language of Generations: The Power of Understanding People Building Stronger Families and Teams Through Empathetic Communication Do you ever feel like you're speaking different languages with your coworkers, kids, or even your parents? In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, miscommunication between generations isn’t just common—it’s one of the biggest invisible barriers to connection. The Language of Generations is your essential guide to bridging generational gaps and becoming a more empathetic, effective communicator—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Whether ...

In The Happiness Index: Why Today's Employee Emotions Equal Tomorrow's Business Success, cofounder and CEO of The Happiness Index Matthew Phelan delivers a fascinating dive into data from over 100 countries and 2 million human beings that helps us understand what really drives our engagement and happiness at work. In the book, you'll learn that "engagement" is what our brains need, and "happiness" is what our hearts need.

In No Hard Feelings, you'll learn how to navigate the emotional minefield that is the modern workplace, and express your feelings and identity at work. After all, the financial success of the 21st century depends on it. Without the ability to communicate and correct stress, we risk burnout. Without emotions, we cannot make decisions, influence others, or be creative. As our jobs become more collaborative, complex, and stressful - as well as the centre of our identities - effectively embracing emotion will only become more important.

Sequel to the #1 bestseller Unforgettable Encounter In this sizzling MM romance of power and vulnerability, desire is only the beginning... A secret weekend. A billionaire with walls. A man who’s done pretending. Grayson Hart has always known what it means to fight for access. Logan Westwood was born with it. When a perfect first date turns into a private invitation to a luxurious hideaway, Grayson steps into a world of curated silence and whispered touches. But beyond the glass walls and designer charm, old wounds threaten to surface. For Logan, privacy is armor. For Grayson, honesty is ...

When Work Hurts: What to Do When Your Job Breaks Your Spirit by Dr. Martina Carroll-Garrison Feeling trapped in a toxic workplace? Struggling with burnout, emotional exhaustion, or job-related stress? When Work Hurts offers a practical, compassionate guide to help you recognize when your work environment is harming you—and how to heal, rebuild, and reclaim your career and well-being. Written by leadership expert and executive coach Dr. Martina Carroll-Garrison, this essential guide covers: How to recognize the signs of toxic workplace cultures and professional burnout Tools for setting ...

He’s quiet. Creative. Craving something more. Then temptation walks into his office. Elias lives a quiet life—his books, his job, and a secret imagination he never dares share. But when Kyle, his new and dangerously attractive colleague, shows up… fantasy starts bleeding into reality. They’re complete opposites. Elias is careful, shy, and guarded. Kyle is confident, teasing, and totally off-limits. One snowstorm. One unexpected night. And everything changes. But Elias isn’t sure if he’s chasing something real—or running headfirst into heartbreak. 💬 "Elias’s Fantasies" is ...

Let’s Get Civil – Expanded Leadership Guide (2025) A practical playbook for building trust, clarity, and accountability at work. Are workplace culture issues eroding your team’s trust, morale, or momentum? Are you tired of surface-level leadership advice that ignores the real power dynamics at play? Let’s Get Civil isn’t just a leadership book—it’s a culture repair toolkit for managers, HR leaders, DEI practitioners, executive coaches, and team facilitators who are ready to move beyond "nice" and into clarity-centered, trust-driven leadership. Inside, Dr. Martina Carroll-...

I'm guarding the woman who could expose my darkest secrets—and steal my heart. My past at Randall Industries is stained with corporate blood. Now their most dangerous secret walks into my life wearing a press badge and a fearless smile. Olivia Blackwood's investigation threatens to expose everything. She's brilliant, beautiful, and half my age—the kind of temptation a man with my sins should never touch. When assassins target her story, I whisk her to my mountain sanctuary. Just us, snowbound and isolated, while threats circle closer. Each day her sunshine breaks through my ice. Her ...

Renee moved home two years ago after a failed marriage and ran into her high school crush. All her feelings came rushing back instantly with a renewed hope for possible new beginnings. What she didn't know is that Cody's wife had passed and he was getting out of their hometown as fast as possible. Cody left the only town he'd ever known two years ago after his wife passed but now his brother recently retired from the railroad and moved home, making him aware of their mother's declining health. Cody knew it was time to move back home and face his demons. Luckily another person in the ...

In this invaluable guide, Matt Abrahams – Stanford University lecturer and creator of the hit podcast, Think Fast, Talk Smart – provides a six-point methodology that will enable you to cut through the anxiety arising from these stressful, impromptu circumstances to create and deliver crisp, compelling and calm communication. Think Faster, Talk Smarter is an energetic, engaging resource for anyone who wants to speak out, spread their ideas, and ultimately share their story.

One hockey player back in town for a game + One small town teacher ready to move on from a bad breakup = A sweet small town second chance romance to make you swoon! Paige Life has been pretty good the past two years. I'm finally about to graduate with my teaching degree. I finally feel ready to move on from my breakup, and my best friend has just moved back in to town. I'm even covering an extra shift for her tonight and I think she's about to get engaged. Everything is absolutely winning until I get to the catering event I'm managing for her and see him, the one who broke my heart into a ...

The Leadership Alchemist is your ultimate guide to mastering emotional intelligence (EQ) and turning uncertainty into opportunity. Whether you’re navigating workplace challenges, leading diverse teams, or striving for personal growth, this book equips you with the tools to thrive in today’s dynamic world.