Virtual Workplace

This collection contains the previously unreleased short Geo Gets Some VR Therapy, bringing Wes's adventures to a new hero! Wes is a bit of a Virtual Reality Junkie... ...but things are getting a tad bit confusing. Wes works at a high-tech startup, but what he really wants to do is work on the VR system he's been developing in his apartment. For a shy introvert like Wes, actually chatting up some of the gorgeous and entirely unobtainable women at his office is a virtual impossibility. Well, maybe not in Virtual Reality! After his college roommate sends him some special software updates, Wes...

She's tired of having her heart broken by cowboys. He waited too long to ask her out. Can Lance fix things quickly, or will Amber leave Last Chance Ranch before he can tell her how he feels? Amber Haws has never had a problem saying yes to a date. She's been out with lots of men in the time she's been at Last Chance Ranch, but she's finally gotten her heart broken one too many times. She swears off cowboys right to the one who's been watching her for months now. Lance Longcomb followed the advice of his friends and waited to ask her out after each of Amber's break-ups. But now she's done ...

Discover the powerful secrets to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with "Navigating Professional Boundaries - A Comprehensive Guide to Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace." This groundbreaking book is a must-have for anyone looking to foster a culture of respect and professionalism in their organization. As you immerse yourself in the pages of this transformative guide, you'll uncover the proven strategies and practical advice to effectively prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace. You'll be compelled to take action as you learn how to: Develop ...

Are you ready to move onto a new level in your professional life, both more comfortable with yourself, others, and enjoy greater success? We thought you were, so we wrote this book, the most comprehensive manual that exists, on mastering rejection sensitivity disorder in the workplace. In it you will learn: assertive communication the intricacies of RSD how to create a supportive work environment professional development for people with RSD Networking and mentorships work relationships and more, all for people with RSD.This book is both comprehensive and one of a kind. It could be worth ...

Never fall for your hot young fake fiancé… It's simple, convince my family the engagement to my new secretary is real, if it works, the yacht club’s mine. The trouble is…I don’t do relationships. And I don’t do marriage. Being Star Island’s most eligible billionaire, you’d think getting her to say yes would be easy. But faking it gets complicated. I can do anything for a short time except getting stuck on a yacht with this smok’n hottie. The thought of those thick thighs wrapped around my neck ignites a blaze in me and I can’t keep my hands off her. But Isabella’s half ...

One mission. Two hearts colliding. Secrets that ignite a storm of passion. Walking into the government facility I felt like a fish out of water. Meeting Grant Welker should have been just another intro. The electricity between us was undeniable. Thrown into a make-believe romance, the sizzling chemistry was anything but fake.Grant has a past that weighs heavily on his broad shoulders. A past that warns him to protect me, even from himself. Yet every heated glance, every playful quip, pulls us closer together. He’s the alpha male I should resist, but can’t help falling for. In the heat ...

Conquer the OSHA 30-Hour Oil and Gas Certification is a concise yet comprehensive guide for professionals preparing for the OSHA 30-Hour certification, tailored specifically to the unique safety challenges of the oil and gas industry. Designed to supplement more detailed study materials, this guide delivers essential knowledge needed to recognize hazards, comply with OSHA regulations, and create a safer workplace. The book breaks down critical safety concepts into digestible chapters, addressing high-risk areas such as confined spaces, rigging operations, hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) exposure, ...

I thought I was going to interview the most secretive billionaire on the planet… …but I ended up in his underground dungeon instead. Ethan Hamilton is a mystery to the world. No one knows anything about him, except that he’s rich, powerful, and dangerously attractive. And he wants me. That smoldering emerald gaze. That delicious body under the tailored suit. That powerful, masculine scent. And an army of trained killers set on ruining our evening with unwelcome violence. But he protects me from everything fate throws at us and I never felt safer than in his embrace. He locks me up in ...

The Complete Series in One Novel-Length Compendium! Prestigious Schools of Magic and Wizardry train the brightest and boldest magic users... ...but alas, Magical Community College is a whole different flying ballgame. Living in the big city isn't all it's cracked up to be. Brian's job sucks, his boss is overbearing, and he doesn't see much future in it. That is, until he walks into the halls of MCC, Magical Community College. He's just there to fix their server, but the hidden world of magic and the magicians who practice it need someone with his powers right now! See, his ability to solve ...

Matthew Hale—my boss, my best friend, and now my pretend lover? Suddenly, my life is a romantic comedy, but the punchline is my pounding heart. He insists on being my bodyguard, claiming it's not just about the job—it's personal. I've always found him attractive, but a girl like me can't be more than friends with a rich, dreamy guy like him... right? Yet, here we are, faking a relationship to throw off my stalker, and his touch feels dangerously real. His protective instincts are a temptation I can't resist. In this tangled web of lies, the lines blur between pretend and reality. But ...

Between his pride and her prejudice, there could hardly be a less likely couple. When their best friends’ summer wedding in London pushes proud judgmental medical missionary Matthew Coalbrooke and bubbly plus sized shoe-aholic kitchenware saleswoman Anita Kiernan together, it’s dislike at first sight. Turning up at the airport with a toddler in tow doesn't exactly help matters. The only thing they can both agree on is that the bride and groom’s matchmaking attempts are bound to fail. Neither are looking for love. He’s determined to return to his African mission hospital as soon as ...

She’s the daughter I never expected. He’s the one-night-stand love I walked away from. Now, I’m back—facing the love I abandoned and the life I left behind. I left Jake Matthews, my one-night-stand love—terrified, alone, and pregnant—thinking I was doing the right thing. But every day without him has left a hole in my heart. I’ve been sent to Chestnut Creek for business, to take over his café. But one look at Jake—and our five-year-old daughter, Emma, with his eyes and my curls—turns my world upside down. She’s the secret I kept from him, the love I thought I could ...

Lucy storms into my life, her fire matching mine, and suddenly, my carefully constructed walls start crumbling. Her curses in the elevator made my heart race, but damn, it's the way she challenges me that's breaking through. She's the forbidden fruit, my new assistant in this high-stakes world, and yet, her presence feels essential. Her sharp wit, challenging stare, and undeniable allure deepens my desire for her. Every moment with her chips away at my defenses, and makes me want her even more. As a billionaire and ex-military man, I thrive on control and order. But Lucy’s presence is a ...

Age Gap? Check. Off-Limits? Definitely. Second Chance? I hope so. The minute I saw Alexa in the café, all those feelings came rushing back. She’s smart, sassy, and more beautiful than I remember. With a twist of fate, now I’m her boss. The witty paralegal might be the best single hire I make. As we tackle the case of a lifetime, we’re not just fighting for justice in the courtroom; we’re battling our own attraction. I can't ignore the chemistry that simmers between us. Tensions rise, misunderstanding ensues, and to make matters worse, another paralegal has her sights on me. I never...

Power isn't measured in height or physical strength. Real power comes from the widening of pupils when you enter a room. Meg Harris wields her calculated sexuality like both shield and weapon, transforming Metropolitan Library's stuffy exhibitions into cultural sensations. When she acquires explicit medieval manuscripts for her most provocative exhibition yet, she doesn't expect Landon Reid—aristocratic heir demanding his family's private legacy be returned. "I strut into Metropolitan Library, my red-bottomed heels announcing my arrival before I do. My fitted pencil skirt and silk blouse ...

The remote work revolution is here. Even before COVID-19 created the largest remote work experiment in history, the business world was already gravitating toward virtual workplaces. Suddenly organisations as big as Twitter are learning that their employees don’t need an office in order to get great results. How to Thrive in the Virtual Workplace shows how to stay productive, feel like part of a team and make the most of remote working.

This book was previously published as "Financial Punishment: the Naughty C.P.A." by Reba Bale What happens when the people who make your pleasure toys decide to let their hair down? Toys for Grown-Ups is the leading national retailer for adult activities. But even toy developers need downtime, so CEO Robert Calloway decides to take his team to the mountains for a team-building retreat. One that will have plenty of time for fun… Elaine Robertson feels like the lone voice of reason in her company. As the chief financial officer, she’s more worried about audits and spreadsheets than ...

He needs to fire her or claim her before it's too late. Avery gets caught in a web of deceit when she agrees to help save her family farm. As her life begins to tangle chaotically, her attraction grows for her new boss, Stryker Red Eagle, but he is the enemy... or is he? Stryker's ordered life is turned upside down when Avery arrives as a woman, not the male assistant he thought he was getting. She is stealing his concentration, and something is going on with her that he can't figure out. To save his sanity, Stryker needs to either fire Avery or claim her as his own. But then the real ...

Previously published as Black Gold 1 & 2, (c) 2012 & (c) 2014 by Christa Wick / CM Wick, author, revised throughout with newly added content and an extended ending as Tempted by Trouble (c) 2019. --------------------------------------------------------------------- His bed. His rules. His intense ability to make her come...completely undone. Law student Gina Banks knows that getting in bed--literally--with billionaire Austin Long is just plain trouble. Sure, she's done some dangerous things in the past to fight the good fight, but taking risks is far different from testing her limits. Being...

One hockey player back in town for a game + One small town teacher ready to move on from a bad breakup = A sweet small town second chance romance to make you swoon! Paige Life has been pretty good the past two years. I'm finally about to graduate with my teaching degree. I finally feel ready to move on from my breakup, and my best friend has just moved back in to town. I'm even covering an extra shift for her tonight and I think she's about to get engaged. Everything is absolutely winning until I get to the catering event I'm managing for her and see him, the one who broke my heart into a ...