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She's his boss. He's had a crush on her for a couple of summers now. Can Toni and Griffin mix business and pleasure while making sure the teens they're in charge of stay in line? Griffin Johnson likes getting away from his brothers and the ranch every summer, going to Camp Clear Creek, where he's a counselor for teenage boys. Finally, some peace. He loves his brothers, don't get him wrong. He just needs a break sometimes. His desire to work at Clear Creek has nothing to do with the curvy, gorgeous Toni Beardall. Noo, nothing at all. Toni has just been promoted to the senior director at camp...

It started as a rivalry. It became a marriage. It’s ending with forever. I helped built Perfectly Matched, our matchmaking empire on logic. I never expected to fall for the man who broke every one of my rules. Grayson King was supposed to be my rival—not my husband, not the father of my child, and definitely not the person I couldn't imagine living without. Now, between wedding plans, stolen kisses, and a secret that changes everything, we’re building a future neither of us saw coming. It’s messy. It’s chaotic. It’s real. And for the first time, I don’t want perfect. I just ...

Late nights. Flirty fights. And one very off-limits office hookup. Callie Reese is the responsible one, the team player, the deadline chaser, the woman who absolutely does not fool around with coworkers. Especially not cocky, too-charming Max Bennett, the office flirt with a smug smile and a knack for writing terrible tagline puns. But when a late-night pitch session turns into a steamy kiss on the conference room table, Callie’s carefully curated boundaries go up in flames. One night becomes two. Then three. And suddenly, keeping their hands off each other at work becomes harder than ...

Ever crash-landed on top of your enemy? Well, I did and now he's my new boss and fake boyfriend. How dare the guy I hate be such a good kisser! Escaping my engagement party and cheating fiancé by climbing down a tree? Check. Landing on top of a cocky billionaire as-um… arrogant guy? Check. And whoops! Grayson Wolfe is charming, powerful and utterly full of himself. I despise him. I’m not fooled by his gorgeous smile or distracted by the tingles ignited by our bickering. He’s T-R-O-U-B-L-E, used to getting what he wants and not allowing anything to stand in his way. I’m a good girl,...

Fifteen years after a steamy tryst during her study abroad program, Morgan Ryder's structured life is thrown into disarray when Alex, her mysterious one-night fling, unexpectedly reenters her world as the pilot for her company. The sparks between the two women still sizzle as intensely as that long-ago night when they parted ways, their full identities shrouded. Alex's sudden reappearance forces Morgan to confront unresolved desires and shocking truths that threaten to upend her stable world. Her trusted friend and business partner, Sean, harbors a shattering secret, while their once-steady...

God, Country, and his Mama… Rachel Thorpe had just moved to town, only to find that it wasn’t the bustling city she’d pictured in her mind. Her first client was the biggest redneck with the largest pocketbook she’d ever seen. Designing a house was normally a breeze, but fending off her client’s advances would turn out to be a lot more difficult than she’d ever realized. Tyler Howe had struggled all his life, working two jobs and trying to provide for his mother. Just when he didn’t think he had any farther to fall - Fate would intervene when he bought a lottery ticket. Turns ...

This was supposed to be my dream job. But my new boss seems determined to make it a nightmare. Landing the top job at Maddox Real Estate is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication to my career. I know I’ve earned it, so nothing is going to stop me from making it a success. Not even Victor Maddox himself. He can clear everyone from his path with that grumpy scowl. Everyone, that is, except the single most important person in Victor’s life—his daughter. But I don’t give up so easily. I know that I can make him appreciate my assets for the job. And speaking of appreciating...

Most engineers receive adequate technical training as part of their core engineering curriculum but get virtually no help when it comes to their people skills. As a result, many engineers are grossly under prepared to face the interpersonal challenges they inevitably encounter while working alongside other engineers and engineering managers. People Skills for Engineers was created specifically to fill this training gap. WARNING: Failings with people can be the undoing of even the most talented technical team. Drawing on more than sixteen years of experience working alongside other engineers...

Discover How To Become Impermeable To Energy Vampires, Increase Your Energy Levels, And Regain Youthful Vibrancy... And NEVER AGAIN Become Sucked Dry! Uncover how to never again be the constant and sure target of energy vampires but turn the tables to become repulsive to them. You won’t need to haunt them; the vampires are ready to switch targets once you put up your “Fort Knox Boundaries.” Use these techniques to dodge energy vampires, increase your energy levels and regain youthful vibrancy, and even identify and exclude those people in your network of friends and family who drain ...

She sees the world through logic. He sees it through charm. But neither expected to fall for the frequencies in between. Maya Chen is a brilliant, autistic coder who thrives in silence and precision. Alex Reynolds is a charismatic ADHD marketing consultant who thrives in chaos. When they are forced to collaborate on a cutting-edge accessibility project, sparks fly—and not just in their work. As past secrets, impossible deadlines, and sabotage threaten to unravel everything, Maya and Alex must learn to trust not only each other but the unique ways their minds work. The Hum and the ...

52 powerful habits, presented weekly, in a practical, no-fluff guide to help you become an extraordinary leader. Every one of us has the ability to become an extraordinary leader. All you need to do is apply your unique talents and turn them into regular habits. Weekly Habits for Extraordinary Leaders offers 52 lessons, one for each week of the year, with an insightful quote, an innovative idea and a question to help you develop your leadership skills. With practice, you’ll become a masterful leader that people look up to. In this book you’ll learn: How to identify small changes that ...

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...

In Pleasure Valley, Washington, love is in the air. The town's richest, handsomest, and grumpiest business owners are working their way through the holidays. But there are a few women in town who prove distracting to the Pleasure Valley playboys. It includes the books: Her Brainy Scrooge Her Naughty Scrooge Her Bossy Scrooge Her Hunky Scrooge Her Heroic Scrooge Her Adventurous Scrooge Her Powerful Scrooge The Scrooges of Pleasure Valley Complete Collection features seven Christmas romances with a grumpy boss and virgin heroine. Each novelette is designed to be read in only one hour. If you ...

Moving in with my best friend's brother wasn’t on my bingo card. Falling for him is a disaster waiting to happen. A fire destroys my bakery, leaving me with nothing. My best friend Ethan offers me a job and a place to stay, but there’s a catch-his older brother, CEO Liam Shaw. Liam is arrogant, controlling, and infuriatingly handsome. Living under his roof and working by his side? Impossible. Mr. Grumpy even has house rules. Really? As the tension between us grows, Liam’s icy exterior thaws, revealing a tender, protective side that’s impossible to resist. His touch soothes my ...

Night Blooming Jazmine: Awakening in Sacred Duality An electrifying journey of transformation, desire, and spiritual alchemy... In a world where ancient magick meets modern life, Jazmine is a force of nature—mysterious, empowered, and beautifully complex. By day, she's a determined professional navigating the chaos of a demanding job, and by night, she delves into sacred rituals guided by the enigmatic spirit Ronove. Her path is one of celibate self-mastery and profound personal growth, as she reconciles the sacred teachings of her religious upbringing with the dark allure of demonic ...

He Already Has Money. He Wants Her … and a Baby Lela Williams is a beautiful, black woman studying architecture in college to make her life better. When she’s approached by Aaron Stone, an alpha male with a bank account to prove it, the sparks fly. Will she be ruled by her emotions or her intellect? Can she resist the sexy white man and all his money? And what happens after their long night of intense interracial passion? Click Look Inside for more hot details and to read a sample. PLEASE NOTE: This story contains adult themes and scenes of a sexual nature.

When it's too hot in the kitchen, you risk a crash and burn. Tucker: Sexy owner of Two Fourteen. He's been a part of the Kissing Springs fabric since he returned home from war with little more than his discharge papers and his rucksack. Years later, Tucker has built his restaurant to be the talk of the county. His family is whole and close. He volunteers, helps his neighbors. He should be happy, but living in the Romance Capital of the South has its drawbacks. Every twosome coupled up for a romantic dinner reservation reminds him what's missing in his life. The one thing he never thought he...

When I take on a night guard position for brooding billionaire Huck Frost, I expect long hours, not long stares. And I certainly didn't expect to fall in bed with him. When my new employer moves to an inn an hour away, I’m assigned a 24-hour detail. As a single mom living paycheck-to-paycheck, I can’t refuse. There’s just one catch: it’s over Christmas—my favorite time of year. Now I’m snowed in with a man who lives his life as frozen as the winter outside. Yet in this magical wonderland, his walls start to melt, and the spark between us ignites into something I never saw coming...

The organizations we work for destroy confidence We starve professionals of information, direction, psychological safety, and purpose by isolating workers in cubicles, teams into silos, and decisions into oblivion. Individuals drift and become alienated, waiting for direction that never comes. This way of working…is not working. When individuals work in teams, they create value The Collaboration Equation helps individuals be professionals, teams take pride in their work, and companies become more resilient. This guide enables you to build visual systems where people can see their work ...

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 ...