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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 ...

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...

She’s not looking for love, but he’s about to change the game. Molly Haines just landed her dream job as a physical therapist for the North Texas Coyotes, but her biggest challenge isn’t the injured players—it’s Gerry Thierry, the team’s biggest player. Beneath his rough, Thor-like exterior, Gerry hides a secret that could change everything. As the season heats up, so do the unexpected feelings between the two rivals. Can Molly step out of the shadows and discover that love, like hockey, is about more than winning? *** Pucks and Promises is a heartwarming hockey romance series, ...

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-...

His goal is to make her his. Her goal is to resist falling for him. Tate I'm a confirmed bachelor, with zero interest in marriage or settling down. Life is perfect—until she literally crashed into me. One moment, I'm keeping her steady from falling again; the next, she’s laughing with her friends, oblivious to how she has upended my world. Since then, I can’t stop thinking about her. I want her, and I always get what I want. Then, I find out that I either: Marry her or Walk away. Walk away? Not a chance. Lande I never would’ve met Tate if I hadn’t been knocked flat in that ...

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 ...

What do a motorcycle-riding barista and a retired swift water rescue officer have in common? More than either of them could ever fathom... Emily Wilson has a big job to do and she hopes she's ready for it. When she made the decision to help train the baristas at the new Brave Badge location, she didn't realize how hard and lonely it would be. She's used to having a full social calendar and getting along with her co-workers, but everyone treats her like an outsider in the small town. The only thing that gets her through is riding her motorcycle when she has the free time. That and at least ...

Marshal West’s family isn’t happy with him...His siblings are all cops, so when he decides to become a firefighter, it's a bitter betrayal. It's not easy being the only firefighter in a family of cops. It takes guns verses hoses to a whole new level. Add to that, a big city fire chief brought to their small town to boss him around along with his firefighter daughter who plans to take Marshal’s promised position. It's no surprise he has no time for romance, especially when he starts to develop feelings for his arch rival. Olivia Martel can't believe how difficult the group of small ...

The ultimatum is in - Marry or lose it all…. I am up for the challenge - Let the search for a fake fiancée begin. Years of dedication have gone into building my multi-billion-dollar company. My life is a balance of hard work and indulgence, earning the reputation of a CEO playboy after enduring past heartbreaks. Now the Investors want me to settle down. In a desperate attempt to save my empire, I persuade my assistant to be my fake fiancée. Little did I anticipate the sparks that flew between us would ignite a fire I couldn't control. Then comes the twist—the ultimate game-changer: a ...

Unreasonable. Ungrateful. Unappreciative. Yes, I’m all that and more. All I care about is my business, my family, and her. Nyla Robinson. She walked into my life and things have never been the same. I try to fight my attraction to her, but every day we work together, my desire for her grows more intense. But Nyla is stubborn. She thinks I’ll let her walk away from me. She is the one woman who knows the real me and still takes care of my every need. And I will do the same for her. But that will only happen once she accepts that I will never let her go. That her place is by my side. My ...

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 ...

If someone had told me three months ago that I would walk down the aisle to marry my boss, Derrick Thomas, the hot as hell but super demanding and arrogant CEO of Broker Publishing, I would have called them a damn lunatic. But here I am, all dressed in white, ready to tie the knot with the man of my dreams. Or so you would think. There's one problem: Somewhere along the way, I did the dumbest thing possible. I fell in love with him. When Jessica Ellis lands her dream job as an editor at Broker Publishing in Manhattan, she never expects her life to take a dramatic turn. But when her parents'...

Getting rescued by a gorgeous grump? Embarrassing. Finding out he's my new boss? A disaster! I don't need rescuing. No matter how bad it seems, I always figure something out. But... stuck on the side of a mountain in a skimpy outfit isn't my best look. Then Axel appears. My huge, growly rescuer is notorious for his gruff ways. And it's just my luck that our second meeting is even more awkward than the first. My grumpy, handsome crush turns out to be my new boss at dispatch. I quickly discover there's more to Axel than his massive muscles. When things start heating up between us, he just ...

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 ...

He was presumed dead, so I created twin babies. Using his frozen sperm, desperate to keep a piece of him with me. But then he came back—alive, not remembering me…us… I started my medical internship with my best friend’s big brother as my boss. He was surly yet insanely gorgeous, with toned muscle peeking through a white coat. From our first encounter, we couldn’t resist the magnetic pull between us. We often gasped beneath the sheets between shifts. Until he left for a medical mission in a war zone and vanished. I was desperate to keep a part of him in my life. I used his frozen ...

The collected trilogy, all in one place: THE BLUE MOUNTAIN DYNASTY contains all three books in the BLACKSTONE TRILOGY! Beau and Darcy have been best friends since they were born. But can they be more, once Beau's scheming wife hatches a plan so twisted neither of them could have come up with it themselves? Armand holds a burning flame for Jolene, and always has. But what will he do when he believes she's become a killer? Fox and Katrina want each other from the moment they lay eyes on each other, but their lives and careers are in constant conflict. When Fox lures her back with an offer she...

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 ...

When you’re broken, abandoned, and lonely, the isolated mansion of a gorgeous billionaire is the perfect escape… When I interview for the position of nanny for a billionaire’s three-month-old daughter, I’m looking for an escape. From my past, from my memories, and from those both alive and dead who refuse to give me peace. Kingfisher House is exactly what I need—a huge, quiet retreat high atop the cliffs overlooking New Zealand’s rugged coastline, straight out of a Gothic novel. It even has its own brooding hero. Ben Prince is gorgeous, stern, and withdrawn, and he’s forbidden...

Winona I’m expected to join the family business which for generations, has been run by the eldest daughters. Instead, I work hard to find my own path. When I land a prestigious job as Julian Sanders’ assistant, the CEO of a fast-growing management consultancy firm, I’m determined to succeed. But on my first day, I discover Julian is the deliciously hot, older, one-night stand I haven’t been able to forget for three years. Julian Winona Smith was supposed to be a one-off pleasurable way to wind down after a hard day’s work. The young, curvy woman has become an obsession that ...

Supercharge Your Self-Confidence This quick guide to self-confidence will prepare you for anything life throws your way. It’s time to apply the powerful effects of self-esteem... If you know nothing, know this: confidence building is the key to success. When we enjoy a confident and open mind, we enjoy a new life. An untouchable self-esteem will expand communication skills, empower body language, and project an important image of success. With the right self-confidence and the right charisma, the world is ours! Research shows that merely thinking differently and standing differently can ...