Virtual Workplace

She should be off limits… A maverick Chicago attorney at the top of my game, with a surname that opened doors without my lifting a finger, I thought I’d seen it all, done it all, thrown away the T-shirt. Until she walked into my firm. My new paralegal’s bewitching beauty was matched only by her clever brain. Every instinct screams to make her mine. If only I could stay away. For six long months, I bide my time, stifle my obsession. But finally, today’s the day… Today I risk my career, my reputation, my sanity to possess Emily Hartley. And I won’t stop until she’s mine. For ...

My wedding day was supposed to be the happiest day of my life. Instead, my heart was shattered into a million pieces. When twenty-five year-old Bree Gamble was left at the altar by her long-time boyfriend, she’d no idea where to go from there. Her friends is now trying to help by setting her up on blind dates, telling her she needs a casual encounter to move on. When a mysterious stranger comes to her rescue from a disastrous date from hell, Bree thinks that maybe she's met the one person who can help heal her broken heart. What she doesn't know is that her handsome hero isn't the white ...

All of this is fake. The expensive dates, the luxury vacations, the smoldering kisses… No way am I catching feelings for my fake, billionaire boyfriend. Nope... No way. --♥-- Five years. That’s how much time I wasted tied down to my narcissistic, cheating ex. When my brother asks me to help launch his new tech company, I jump at the chance for a fresh start. Forget men. Forget romance. My family and career are all I care about. Then, I run into my brother’s new investor at the launch party. Literally. Immediately, the tall, dark, and handsome billionaire is annoyed. Apparently, ...

One night at a bar changes everything for these workplace rivals. Omari Smith and Lora Chase have worked together at an advertising agency for years. To her, he’s the biggest threat to her career because he's everyone's favorite creative. To him, she’s much more than a rival. She’s the woman he’s been secretly wooing for years with gifts. When Omari wins the newest account coming to Simons Advertising, Lora is beyond resentful, as her capability as pitch leader is called into question. Aiming to please her team, she joins the celebration for the new account and in a drunken state, ...

Can two driven hearts build a love strong enough to last? Aisha Jenkins, a bold and visionary architect, lands the career-defining opportunity of a lifetime: redesigning the historic Riverfront District. But working alongside Eric Van Buren, a demanding billionaire contractor with a guarded heart, proves more challenging—and thrilling—than she ever imagined. Eric values control and precision in everything he does, but Aisha’s innovative ideas and fearless determination turn his carefully ordered world upside down. When his glamorous ex-fiancée Marilyn Kensington re-enters the picture...

All his life Noah has been ridiculed for his small size. So it was no surprise that he developed a crush on his coworker, Kane, when Kane stood up for him at a work event. There’s one thing stopping Noah from going after Kane though…Kane’s straight. Or so Noah thinks until Kane proves otherwise one night. An Unguarded Night is a MM short story.

Grumpy CEO Declan Hayes is everything I detest. His obsession with control pushes every boundary–and threatens my sanity. To make matters worse, he’s not just my new billionaire boss. He’s my overprotective older brother’s best friend, which makes work a nightmare. As a newbie architect and his executive assistant, I’m determined to navigate his relentless demands and razor-sharp tongue. Twelve years my senior, Declan is all hard edges, while I’m a whirlwind of sunshine. It's a mix that ignites more than just tempers. Despite the chaos, I’m set on proving I can handle the ...

She was supposed to be off-limits. Now she’s carrying everything I swore I’d never have again. I buried my wife—and the baby I never got to meet—six years ago. Since then, I’ve kept my hands clean, my heart locked, and my rules unbreakable. Until Ally. She’s too young. Too soft. Too dangerously tempting. And she works under me in the NICU. I should’ve kept my distance. Instead, I kissed her. Took her virginity. Lost my mind. Now I can’t stop. She’s light where I’m darkness. Innocent where I’m wrecked. And every time she smiles at me, I start to believe in second ...

Giving up your V-card to your fake fiancé might not be the best way to keep things professional. One moment, I’m an up-and-coming influencer taking a solo hike. The next, I'm face-to-face with a bear, my life flashing before my eyes. Just then, a grouchy hero appears, sending the beast packing and my heart pumping. Back in the city, I realize that my accidental protector is now my very new, very bad tempered boss. Meet Jack Whitmore. Ex-SEAL. Billionaire. The man who outgrumped the bear. And he’s got a proposal too good to refuse. Pretend to be mine in exchange for a million dollars. ...

Hey there, brave reader. Welcome to a topic we’ve all thought about but never dared to speak of openly—farting in the workplace. Yes, farts—those tiny, invisible, often unexpected sound grenades that can strike at any time. If you’ve ever been caught in the crossfire of a mid-meeting gas bomb, then congratulations, my friend—you’re in the right place. Before we dive into this epic exploration of human air emissions, I have to admit something up front: I love farts. There, I said it. And no, I’m not ashamed. Farts are nature’s comedic timing at its finest. They’re ...

Unlock the secrets to thriving in the dynamic world of the UK workplace with Navigating the UK Workplace. This indispensable eBook serves as your comprehensive guide, unraveling the complexities and nuances of British professional life. Whether you are stepping into a British office for the first time or seeking to enhance your career, this book is your key to understanding and succeeding in the UK’s unique work environment. Dive into the historical evolution and the defining traits of UK work culture, while gaining keen insights into the subtle yet crucial British communication styles. ...

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 ...

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 ...

The remote work revolution has been rapidly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. How to Thrive in the Virtual Workplace shares insights from the remote employee, manager, and leader perspectives, offering a blueprint any person can use to make remote work successful, productive and fulfilling. Learn how to leverage the flexibility of remote work, be more productive while working at home, avoid burnout, lead a team of virtual employees, and build an organization that sets the gold standard for virtual work.

Fake Relationship, Workplace, Rancher Romance Bowen As the operations manager of Kingridge Ranch, my job is to keep things running smoothly—both on the ranch and within our chaotic family. Love? I’ve never had the time for it. But when a VIP guest walks in and threatens to upend everything, I’ll do whatever it takes to protect what’s mine. Priya’s here to polish our brand, but all she’s done is turn my world upside down. She’s brilliant, beautiful, and those curves? They’re impossible to ignore. The more we fake this chemistry, the harder it gets to deny how real it feels. ...

In the bustling environment of a busy office, Jennifer, the company's vibrant and compassionate leader, notices a growing disconnect among her team members. Determined to reignite their camaraderie and foster deeper connections, she proposes an unconventional solution: a team-building retreat at a nudist resort. The idea is met with a mix of shock, skepticism, and curiosity. As the team grapples with the implications of shedding their clothes and inhibitions, the retreat becomes a catalyst for unexpected self-discovery and emotional revelations.

In Navigating the Office Zoo, FC Bohnke offers a smart, practical, and often hilarious field guide to handling the most difficult species in your workplace—whether it's the Micromanager Monkey, the Gossip Vulture, or the Credit-Stealing Cuckoo. Drawing on years of leadership experience and sharp behavioral insight, this book helps you understand what drives challenging colleagues, how to respond effectively, and how to keep your own sanity intact. Whether you're a team member dodging passive-aggressive Chameleons or a manager trying to tame a Volcano, this guide equips you with: Real-...

Falling for the grumpy billionaire boss was never part of the plan. Billionaire Steven Ross is grumpy, cold, calculated, and impossible to please. He glares like I’m a walking disaster. Maybe I am, with my bright ideas and even brighter lipstick. I was hired to fix his company and shake things up. He hates me. But underneath the growl and the glare, I catch glimpses of something else. He checks on me when I work late. He defends me in front of the board. And one night, when I’m spiraling, he just… holds me. I tell myself it means nothing. Then when we get stuck in the elevator he ...

I gave him one night and he gave me a baby. Oh, and he’s my brother's BFF. Yeah, didn’t see that coming! When I ran into Zac at the conference, I hardly recognized him. I don’t even remember when I saw him last—he’s a multi-billionaire in charge of the event. After the event, he wanted to show me his beautiful town. I wasn’t sure what to do. But, I went with him anyway. Little did I know, more than a town he’d show me his Penthouse. One thing led to another, and instead, I ended up showing him every inch of my body. We both swore it should never happen. Then, he threw another ...

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...