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When a high-stakes puzzle competition masks a destructive gambling scandal, Carlie finds herself thrown into a labyrinth of betrayal and underground crime. Struggling to balance her professional ambitions with dangerous secrets—ranging from hacked social media, rigged competitions, and a charismatic yet enigmatic colleague—her very future hangs in the balance. With reputations on the line and hidden forces pulling the strings, Carlie must decide if exposing the truth is worth the cost before a volatile confrontation shatters everything.

Kelly is ready for an exciting new chapter after inheriting his grandmother's rundown Cupid Café. But when it comes to baking and brewing, he's not as skilled as he'd hoped—until he meets the tattooed and captivating Mitch Carson from across the street. Mitch offers his handy expertise to help fix up the café, and what starts as a friendly collaboration soon becomes a playful rivalry filled with cheeky heart-shaped cookies and plenty of banter. As Spring approaches, the stakes rise with the annual festival, putting their budding romance to the test. With insecurities and ...

Travis Who is she? The mysterious model from last night? The tabloids call her the only bright spot from my show. As a fashion designer, I used to live for The House of Gallagher's shows. But these days the trade press only seem interested in slamming my new collections. Last night wasn't any different, until she showed. If the hype is to be believed, she's set to take the New York fashion scene by storm. The second I saw her coming down the runway, I knew I had to have her. But first, I'll have to find her. Celina I should have called in sick and avoided the office today. Then, my best ...

Follow my lead, Flyboy… Captain Stephanie ‘Piranha’ Ely had fought for every commendation and honor that she’d received her entire life – and wasn’t about to let anyone take that from her. She volunteered for this assignment, knowing it would guarantee a spot in command and had no clue just how much resolve it was actually going to take – especially when it came to Scarecrow. Copy that – I’m on your tail… Joey ‘Scarecrow’ Charlton didn’t have a care in the world. No commitments, no strings attached back home, and zero drive to do anything else. Eat, sleep, and fly...

Looking for a boxed set filled with swoony cowboys and special heroines who make their lives complete? Then this is the collection for you! Stories set in Texas hill country and the mountains of Montana come to life with many of your favorite tropes. Falling for the boss, fake relationships, enemies to lovers, a hero’s redemption, and so much more! Stories in this collection include: Impressing Her Billionaire Cowboy Boss Faking Her Engagement The Movie Star Becomes a Cowboy Cowboy’s Redemption A Party Planner for the Cowboy Dependable Cowboy One Last Chance When You’re Friends Long ...

Alix Valenti is a Professor of management and legal studies in College of Business at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. She holds an MBA from the University of Houston, a JD from St. John’s University School of Law, an LLM in taxation from New York University School of Law, and a PhD in International Management from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Did you know that Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a better predictor of success than IQ? You can have all the skills and smarts, but if you aren’t great with people, your personal and professional life will always fall short of your expectations. In every sector, from teaching to manufacturing to law enforcement, brains and brawn no longer cut it. The ability to interact well with others—peers, subordinates, and clients—is what makes candidates highly desirable in today’s competitive market. Improving your EI is not about sitting in a circle and singing kumbaya. It’s about becoming...

The Underwear Uprising Nobody Asked For (But Everyone Needs): EPIC EXITS III is Here There are books. There are bold books. And then there’s EPIC EXITS III — The Story of an Underwear Revolution: a chaotic, sweat-drenched, lion-roaring, menopause-powered masterpiece that somehow—against all odds —makes perfect sense. This is not just a book. This is a movement. (And in some cases, a pelvic one—see: **Spuddle Man Pants™**.) Bollocky & Buff, once a forgotten relic of bargain bins and uncomfortable gussets, has risen like a phoenix in properly ventilated knickers—and you’re ...

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 ...

A "saga" is defined as a long, involved story, account, or series of incidents Any romantic journey of a man and woman has its challenges. Such is the case with AJ and Samantha. Meeting at the company where they are employed, they are both involved in troubled marriages. They forge a professional relationship that turns into a trusted friendship when Samantha takes a different job, but they remain loyal to their respective vows. Friendly affection morphs into unrequited passion that frustrates both of them. Strictly by coincidence, Samantha confides in AJ that she is filing for divorce from...

Arthur Morgan is the son of a billionaire and heir to a multimillion-dollar empire. I’m just a simple college student from a small provincial town, interning at his family’s company. Our paths were never meant to cross, but: I crashed into his car, I spilled coffee on him, My dog latched onto his expensive pants, and now he wants me to be his temporary assistant to help with... some rather personal errands. ***Perfect for readers who love small town romance, grumpy billionaire bosses, workplace tension, secret pregnancy, and slow-burn steam.

Transform Your Workplace Experience: Navigate, Thrive, and Exce In today's fast-paced and often high-pressure work environments, navigating the complexities of workplace dynamics, from overbearing bosses to sycophantic cultures, is more critical than ever. "How to Deal with an Overbearing Boss and Their Ass-Kissing Clan" is not just a book; it's a comprehensive guide designed to empower you to transform your workplace experience from surviving to thriving. Why Buy This Book? Master the Art of Communication: Learn effective strategies to articulate your needs and feedback constructively, ...

Snowed in with my infuriatingly hot coworker… and everything I’ve worked for is about to implode. Thorne Chilton is the last person I want to be stuck with days before Christmas. Arrogant, entitled, and way too tempting. But we're stranded in a blizzard, and the tension between us is sharper than the freezing wind outside. What started as an airport nightmare turned into the road trip from hell. My brain must have frostbite, because I hate him… but my body melts at his slightest touch. Before I can stop myself, I’m leaning in, craving more. Every touch, every glance weakens my ...

Never fall in love with your boss… I’ve worked for Leon for two years now. Which means I’ve been in love with Leon for about, oh, 730 days, give or take. He’s tall, gorgeous, hardworking, and strict. Most of the staff at Noah’s Ark are scared of him. But I can handle the Lion King, as I like to call him. I’m his PA. I book his dental appointments, pick up his dry cleaning, keep his diary, walk his dogs, and organize his accounts. I know him as well as a wife would, although unfortunately without the added benefits that role would bring. I’d tell him how I feel, but he’s made...

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 ...

This collection bundles all 3 volumes of Tope Omotosho’s heart-warming Contemporary Christian fiction Redemption series novels together in one e-book, for great value! Always One More Time: Stemming from a poor background, flirty wild child, Funlola Abe, is known to use her sexual prowess to get what she wants as she is determined to get out of poverty at all cost. When her boyfriend introduces her to a few socialites; she’s ready to upgrade. Two major proposals come her way and she is in for a bittersweet experience she never bargained for. Choir leader Daniel is set to do right by God...

Mistaking me for a blind date his mom set up? Comical! Except, the insufferable man I just doused with Coffee turns out to be my new boss. Yikes! A tip from my BFF landed me my dream job at FusionTech. She neglects to mention her brother is William—the billionaire CEO… and the guy wearing my coffee. Now, he needs a fake girlfriend to get his matchmaking mom off his back. I should say no, but I need this job. After he rescues me from my burning apartment building, his mom pressures him to let me move in to his place. One night of passion (or two) later, I’m keeping secrets from my best...

"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...

"It was supposed to be a hostile takeover... until his heart was captured instead." LANA: Planning parties on the Celestial Odyssey isn't just my job—it's my passion. When a gorgeous new maintenance guy catches my eye, I'm tempted to break my "no dating crew members" rule. But with corporate vultures circling our ship, I need to focus on protecting the cruise family I love, not daydreaming about Seth Thompson's strong hands and mysterious eyes. SETH: I didn't expect to find anything more interesting than profit margins when I went undercover to evaluate this cruise line. But watching Lana...

Hot isn't a hot enough word to describe corporate raider Fletcher Wolf, but since he's suing couturier Cara Fletcher for, oh, a gazillion dollars, she figures she shouldn't hit on him…at least not too hard. On top of that, she wonders if he's responsible for the harassment and vandalism that's plaguing her, irritants that escalate into crimes when her workshop is trashed to the tune of a hundred thousand dollars. The economic damage enables him to seize her company, bringing him into her life on a daily basis. When her Manhattan loft home is torched and her assistant murdered, Cara ...