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Eloping was the easy part. Everyone finding out before we could announce it, is backfiring on us. My family that I have little contact with is coming out to meet my new husband. Some for reasons completely of envy and the other to make sure I chose correctly. I am grateful for Todd's spontaneous wedding plan with it only being us, before he could change his mind when he meets his new in-laws.

Are you tired of feeling like the workplace is a battleground rather than a platform for your success? Do you find yourself grappling with challenges that seem insurmountable? It's time to break free from the shackles of affliction and step into your destiny with "Overcoming Afflictions in the Workplace." In this revolutionary guide, you'll uncover the secrets to not only confronting workplace problems head-on but conquering them and thriving amidst adversity. This isn't your average self-help book; it's a power-packed manual that equips you with the tools you need to rise above any ...

Santa Claus called MaryEllen into his office for a nice chat. "I've thought carefully about your request and have kept a watchful eye on you all year. In my opinion, you are ready; however, before I grant you your wish, I wanted to ask if you are ready and still want to do this?" MaryEllen cleared her voice and positively replied, "Yes, Santa. As you know, I am 24 years old now, and I would like to get married. I see how happy you and Mrs. Claus are...and I want that for me too. I thoroughly enjoyed my last year's assignment when I had the opportunity to work at Macy's and was able to ...

She’s just lost her job. He might be just the Christmas hero she needs. I’m fascinated with this beautiful server, and it’s tough to sit by and watch her boss abuse her. So, I don’t. Much to my surprise, the server walks out of the job, too. I have a great job offer for her, but before I can blurt it out, she gives me an offer I can’t refuse. And a night I can’t forget. Her Heroic Scrooge is an age gap Christmas romance featuring a grumpy boss and virgin heroine. It’s designed to be read in only one hour. If you like short, steamy instalove novellas, you’ll love the entire ...

I never meant to catch his eye. For years, I’d perfected the art of invisibility—drowning my curves in beige cardigans, burying my desires between dusty pages of forbidden classics. As the rare books curator at Metropolitan Library, I was safe in my carefully constructed fortress of literature and loneliness. Then he walked in. Cael Blackwood. Six-foot-four of barely restrained power and dominance in an outrageously expensive suit. Security consultant. Alpha male personified. A man who looked at me—really looked at me—like he could see every filthy fantasy I’d ever dreamt up in ...

Trust is a loaded word. It's misunderstood, but its often a necessity in the workplace. In this book, we review the 12 Dimensions of trust, and how - without all 12 Dimensions - we run the risk of inadvertently breaching others' trust. More than honesty and integrity, the two-way street that is trust has many factors, and we'll explore each of them.

If you were penniless and lonely, and you’d lost all hope, would you let Santa, the Billionaire grant you a wish? I fell in love with Nick Prince the day I started work as his PA, but I knew it would never work for two reasons: a) He was married, and b) his wife was my best friend. Boy, do I know how to pick ’em. So I ignored my feelings, and I got on with my life as best as I could. Then Olivia died, leaving us both devastated. Two years later, he’s still grieving. I don’t think he’s ever going to get over losing her. He doesn’t feel the same way I do, and he’s never going to...

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...

They’re two sides of a coin and close pals to boot. Can one hopeless romantic possibly choose between these wonderful men? Ali Cochran has perfected avoidance. After her best friend committed suicide, the twenty-one-year-old fled her small Missouri college and concerned family faces for the bright lights of Kansas City. But this lonely girl's improbable dreams start coming true when she lands two jobs and a pair of gorgeous bosses. Bristling at one man’s gruff attorney demeanor, at first Ali gravitates toward the messy gym owner’s friendly openness. But when the fun-loving survivor ...

A steamy paranormal romance novella featuring small-town charm, supernatural secrets, and a deliciously satisfying HEA! When sophisticated city journalist Liv Harper is assigned to cover Pumpkin Hollow's annual Spicy Pumpkin Festival, she expects nothing more than a fluff piece and a quick return to Manhattan. Silas Wolfe, the irresistibly charming owner of The Pumpkin Spice Werewolf Cafe, has no interest in nosy reporters disrupting his town's traditions. But when Liv walks into his cafe desperate for caffeine, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to the sharp-tongued city girl. After one ...

He was supposed to be off-limits. But my heart doesn’t follow rules—it breaks them. Everyone in Miami knows Anthony Moreau as the man sent to restore a legacy. To me, he’s the guarded billionaire with too much grief behind his gaze—and the man I’m not allowed to want. I’ve worked in this gallery long enough to spot beauty, even when it’s buried under secrets. And Anthony? He’s breathtaking… in every dangerous, forbidden way. We try to keep things strictly professional—until one night changes everything. A kiss turns into a confession. A touch into a wildfire. And ...

You are a good-hearted person with good intentions surrounded by good-hearted people with good intentions. Yet with the pressures of daily life, especially in the workplace, this is not always your experience. Seeing Good At Work provides 52 weekly steps to transform your experience in the workplace. Short readings and exercises, simple yet profound, point you in the direction of seeing the best in yourself and others in any situation. Our concept here is simple: Since what you look for you will find, look for good. But how do you put this simple concept into practice, especially in the ...

I’m stranded with the man I hate, who also happens to be my brother’s best friend.Fresh out of law school, I’m ready to prove myself as a new attorney. Not sleep with a partner after my first day on the job. A single lapse in judgment tests my resolve. Ethan Browning’s six-foot frame and washboard abs prove too much to resist. I make a decision never to let that happen again. We avoid each other like Montezuma’s Revenge. Until we find ourselves stuck together in a remote village during a work trip. His eyes undo me with a glance. As much as I try, I can’t keep my hands off of ...

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, ...

He's the grump with a shattered past. She's the sunshine determined to put him back together—if his demons don't break them both first. I don’t do smiles. I don’t do team bonding, calendar shoots, or charity events. I play hockey. I stay out of the spotlight. After what happened, I learned two things: never get close enough to get burned and trust is just another word for weakness. Then Lily Thompson storms into my life—PR sunshine wrapped in floral dresses and relentless optimism. Her job? Drag me, the resident grump, into her world of photo ops and feel-good content. Her goal? ...

18X Best-Selling & Award-Winning Author and Podcaster; Leadership, HR, Innovation, Future of Work, Diversity and Inclusion, and Workplace Culture Global Thought Leader; Chair/Professor of Organizational Leadership; Change/OD/HR/Social Impact Consultant; Ranked in the top 20 of global researchers in the following topic areas - "Future of Work," "Global Leadership," "Organizational Development, "Public Service Motivation," and "Social Impact" (Google Scholar); ScholarGPS has ranked him the #15 scholar in the world for job satisfaction research. In today's rapidly evolving work landscape, ...

Is your team falling apart from stress of remote working conditions? Find the root cause and resolve head-on with Managing Conflicts in Project. Managing Conflicts in Project is a key to real resolves to conflicts that generally occur in projects. The discussion spans from roles of stakeholders, managing conflicts through Project Management Body of Knowledge proposed practices of project management, to classification of conflicts, methods of identifying conflicts and methods of managing conflicts. Moreover, several case studies unfold real life experiences of conflicts, their classification...

Seven Sexy Sins. One Mr. Sinful. Faith Hillman is in trouble. She’s writing an article on ways to spice up your love life for her popular blog, but she’s hit a major snag—she hasn’t experienced any of the Seven Sexy Sins on her list. Luckily, her brother’s best friend, Rusty Thorne, offers to help with her research. Having had a crush on him since the age of twelve, Faith agrees, on the proviso that he signs a contract keeping their short-term relationship a secret. Her brother once decked him for kissing her on her eighteenth birthday, so Rusty’s happy to concur. While they ...

Are you drowning in endless to-do lists, overwhelmed by back-to-back meetings, or struggling to balance your professional and personal life? It’s time to stop working harder and start working smarter. Discover the ultimate blueprint for conquering chaos, achieving laser-focus, and mastering your time with ease. In "Time Management Hacks for Busy Professionals," you’ll uncover actionable strategies that high-performing leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives use to dominate their schedules and lead with clarity. Packed with cutting-edge techniques, this book is designed to transform your ...

Rebel is a fighter at the illegal cage fighting ring, The Underground. Charlotte Croft is the undercover detective that’s trying to bring it down…singlehandedly. What she doesn’t expect is to fall for one of the fighters. A handsome, dangerous, bad boy with a rap sheet longer than War and Peace. When it comes to the crunch, she’ll have to choose between her heart and her career. She can’t have both…or can she?