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"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 ...

A rookie search and rescue firefighter, the DCSRA division head who also happens to be a new mother, and a pyromaniac with a grudge to settle. Carter Reid finally landed his dream job as an instructor at DCSRA, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. His best friend’s widow left town without a word, leaving him to wonder what he did wrong. What he doesn’t expect is to find her serving as his new boss. Nora Parker can’t believe the way her life turned out. One moment she’s working as a fire captain alongside her husband in Boston, and the next, the building comes down on him, ...

He’s a book-loving billionaire business owner. But is he ready to add “baby daddy” to the list?? I’ve been doing a great job of forgetting about my crush on Dalton Moore. But when he hires me to help him start a small-town bookstore, I can’t avoid him. Or thoughts of the one hot night we shared. And when he becomes not just my boss, but my landlord and fake fiancé, too? All that proximity leads to one thing: sparks. Lots of them. Giving into them means crossing lines left and right, but you know what they say about forbidden fruit. It tastes so sweet. Until two big blue ones show...

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...

Thrive in a world with unwritten rules… before now. The Corporate Life Survival Guide is a detailed how-to book on mastering office politics. With chapters on workplace life, situations to avoid, and achieving a work/life balance, it draws on the author’s quarter century of experience as an employee, contractor, and consultant. Insightful guidance and illustrative anecdotes will help you understand important missteps, the consequences, and how to prevent them. Always practical, the book will quickly improve the savvy of workers who are new to office life, making a successful career ...

Fake dating a billionaire instead of dancing at the club for extra money? Yes, please! He’s a tech genius who looks like a model and has a daredevil’s spirit. If he can’t conquer you with cold logic, he’s got fiery kisses in his arsenal. He’s also had his trust utterly destroyed in the past and plans to keep his frozen heart out of reach. I’m a pilot with a failing flight school and a load of debt. I don’t have time for men and their games while I take care of my grandfather. So, when the hot billionaire who’s been watching me dance in feathers becomes my newest flight ...

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 ...

Swearing off love was easy. Then two men and one dating pact complicated everything. After one too many heartbreaks (and one stolen-shoes incident I’m still not over), I made a pact with my friends: the next guy I date, I marry. Cute in theory. Terrifying in practice. Especially when Marcus Hann strolls into the Cozy Cottage Café looking like every swoony book boyfriend rolled into one. Handsome, charming, and so into me it’s almost suspicious. Obviously, he’s my Last First Date. I mean, fate, right? Except my well-meaning friends already picked someone for me. Josh Bentley, the pun-...

Previously published as My Russian Billionaire. Her first mistake was to think it was possible to become "friends" with a Russian billionaire like Sergei Grachyov... Her second mistake? Giving him her V-card...and ending up accidentally pregnant with his heir. Her third mistake? Believing him when he said he loved her...only to have him destroy her right before their wedding.

I didn’t plan on falling for my ex’s older, grumpy, professor brother. But life’s funny that way, isn’t it? Sebastian Maxwell, the brilliant literature professor who’s a total pain, just had to be my new boss. Even though I was the best in my class, he always found fault in my work. And when I thought I had him figured out, I stumbled upon his little secret—he’s not just a professor; he’s a billionaire. Now, I'm left wondering if his wealth bought his success. Things reached a boiling point when he sabotaged my dream job in London. I quit on the spot and walked away from ...

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 ...

To claim her, he must tell her things she can’t imagine ... A grieving woman ... Devastated by loss and divorce, Everly needs a fresh start. When she answers an ad for a nanny, she finds herself living with an impossibly hot man called Kian and caring for his sweet baby girl, Ember. A dragon prince ... Kian knows, the instant he meets Everly, that she’s his mate. He also knows that no matter how much he longs to tell her the truth, he can’t reveal his secrets to this unsuspecting human. Instead of confessing that he’s an alien refugee from another planet, he tries to give her ...

Introducing "Thriving in Turbulence" - your ultimate guide to mastering adaptability and resilience within the ever-evolving work environment. Stay ahead of the curve in the dynamic world of work, and leverage undulating changes for your advantage. Understand the shock triggered by technology and cultural shifts due to globalization, and convert disruption into strategic development. Discover why adaptability is the new stability and how resilience has become the cornerstone of success. Use crises as stepping stones for growth by redefining your perspective on adaptability. Unfold the ...

Once Upon a First Love He is richer, wiser, and more attractive than before. Peju Adams devoted her heart and body to Abdul Layeni, her teenage love, at the age of sixteen. But when he moved abroad for college, their youthful romance lost its spark. They were unable to maintain a long-distance relationship, and they grew apart with no intention of ever reuniting. Until he showed up again. Rekindling an old affection. Abdul is back and seeking a second shot with Peju his true love. He is on a quest to win her back when he returns to take over his uncle's business. Making her a part of his ...

This Cinderella invited to the ball gets help from a surprising source. But will she win her "Prince Charming", who's relegated her to the friend zone? When store department manager David Warwick, her secret crush, unexpectedly invites shy florist Ellie Ashton to represent the store at a glittering London ball, she feels more the ugly step-sister than princess material. No make-up, hair that was last styled for her high school prom, and not a single dress in her wardrobe, let alone a ballgown. Only a complete makeover can help her to look and feel the part. Attending the ball with the ...

Mia Sanchez is a school counselor haunted by the loss of a student. The pain forcing her to leave her job and city in search of a new start. A small town sounded like a good idea at the time. However, Mia didn’t count on meeting Nikki Reed, Greenville High School’s Softball Coach. Nikki attempts to recruit Mia as the new Athletic Counselor, despite her constant resistance. The growing attraction is met with hostility at every bend. Every time she gets close, the world blows up in Nikki's face. Butting heads every step of the way, the women have to work together to help save the life of ...

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 ...

He broke me in high school. Now he sets my body on fire. Owen was my first love—and my first betrayal. A cruel bet, a shattered heart, and a vow to never trust again. Years later, he’s a billionaire CEO, and I’m out of a job. His solution? Become his personal assistant. Then my violent ex comes back, and Owen makes me an offer—move in with him for my safety. Now, I live under his roof. Sleep in his sheets. Burn for his touch. His hands own me in ways I swore no man ever would again. And when he whispers that I’m his, I want to believe it. But my past isn’t ready to let me go. ...

One fiery auction, two sworn enemies, and a night that will change everything. Cristian Gianna’s been a thorn in my side for years—sharp-tongued, stubborn, and always digging for a story. She thinks she’s exposing the truth, but all she does is light a fire I can’t control. At the firefighter charity auction, she didn’t expect me to be the one bidding on her. But when every man in the room sets their sights on her, I know one thing for sure: she’s leaving with me. She’s curvy, infuriating, and everything I shouldn’t want. But tonight, Gianna’s mine. And once I have her, ...

The Curvy Temptations series features alpha males chasing the curvy woman of their dreams. Complete with high heat and happily ever afters, this bundle has it all. Best friends to lovers, steamy office romance, love letters, protective men, and even a quick and dirty baseball romance. The Temptation Collection takes your fantasies and puts them into words. Happily ever after guaranteed! ♥ Formerly titled the Curvily Ever After Bundle. New look, same great curvy girl taste!