Virtual Workplace

One company, four billionaires, four sinfully sexy stories to set you alight! Taking Charge Sebastian’s new temp is far from perfect. Part of him wants to fire the agency for wasting his time and send Colette and her sassy smile packing. The other part of him has very different ideas of what do with her. But is there more to her than her smart mouth, tight skirt, and high heels? Taking Over Harry and Gabrielle get together for one night of passion, but what will happen when it’s time for them to part? Taking Liberties Caleb normally goes for elegant, sophisticated women, and then he ...

Table of Contents Introduction to Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace What is Emotional Intelligence? Importance of EI in the Workplace Overview of Book Understanding Emotional Intelligence Components of EI: Self-awareness, Self-regulation, Motivation, Empathy, Social Skills Theoretical Models of EI: Goleman, Mayer-Salovey-Caruso, Bar-On Measuring EI in the Workplace The Role of EI in Leadership Traits of Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Impact on Team Performance Case Studies of Successful EI Leaders EI and Team Dynamics Building Strong Teams with EI Conflict Resolution through EI ...

When Vince’s coworker, Derek, accidentally gets a peek at the lacy underwear Vince is wearing, Vince fears the worst – that Derek will tell the others in their crew and Vince will be ridiculed. He certainly isn’t expecting Derek to divulge a secret of his own instead. This sweet and steamy MM short story features two heavily muscled construction workers, a couple of secrets exposed, and some lacy goodness.

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 ...

"ALICE CROWLEY'S EROTIC STORIES ALWAYS HAVE SURPRISE ENDINGS!" ~ Hwk"I LOVED THE IMAGINATION OF THIS AUTHOR!" ~ Satisfied Kindle Reader"ALICE CROWLEY IS ONE OF OUR GREATEST LIVING WRITERS!" ~ G. Taylor This searing, sizzling chapter in the ongoing Alice Crowley saga is sure to get the juices flowing! Kayla is married to a company man, and her husband spends most of his days at the office of a chemical company. Now the deep, dark, foreboding forest is calling to Kayla, and she will heed the call of the flesh! This 5k-word short story is loaded with heaping helpings of hot and heavy scenes ...

It's STILL the People! Nothing gets done in any organization without the people - the human capital. How well the human capital manages the financial capital and intellectual capital determines the value of any business... so you'd better get the human capital part right. In Going Behind the Numbers, valuation expert Dave Bookbinder continues to unravel ways to better value human capital and determine how it can be quantified to truly represent what every organization's people actually bring to the table. If you think it's a simple matter of calculating salaries and benefits - the typical ...

Born into Blood. Bound by Honor. Francesca: I’m a Moretti. That means family comes first. Always. I was ready to form an alliance with the Romano family, even if that meant marrying someone I barely knew. It was the best move to strengthen our position on the West Coast, and I know a smart deal when I see one. You don’t grow up the oldest daughter of Il Lupo, head of the biggest crime family operating out of Los Angeles, without learning how to back the winning horse. I wasn’t expecting to actually fall head over heels for Dio Romano in the process, but there I was. Madly in love and ...

In the glittering world of Seoul's gaming scene, two brilliant minds are about to discover that love follows its own algorithm... Maya Williams, a 20-year-old African American gaming prodigy, rules the professional gaming world as the mysterious QuantumQueen. Brilliant, autistic, and armed with an extraordinary mathematical mind, she's found sanctuary in the precise patterns of gaming strategy. But when she arrives in Seoul for her studies, she never expects to find her perfect match in both gaming and life. Choi Jun-ho appears to be the perfect heir to his family's corporate empire. At 35,...

For fans of "The Proposal" meets "Shrek"—a laugh-out-loud cozy romantic story about finding love when you're a little too weird for the normal world. What happens when a career-driven scientist meets her perfect match, and he just happens to be an 8-foot cryptid with an ice cream truck? Emma thought finding a snowman would make her career—she never expected he'd steal her heart. She dedicated her career to proving cryptids exist. And Brad's been hiding in plain sight in Portland. As Emma gets to know Brad, she finds herself torn between her career ambitions and her growing feelings for ...

Are you wanting to hear God’s voice, especially in your workplace? Do you wonder if what you think you hear is divine guidance or just your own wishful thinking? "Listen Up! Hearing God at Work" by Andy and Janine Mason is the comprehensive guide you need to discern, understand, and act on God’s voice with confidence and clarity. Drawing from over forty years of personal experience and biblical wisdom, the Masons provide practical steps, insightful case studies, and interactive exercises designed to help you recognize and respond to God’s guidance in all areas of your life. This book ...

An escaped slave turned pirate. A slaver’s daughter turned rebel. Together, they’ll set the world on fire. Captain Mara Foster has fought too hard for her freedom to trust a plantation owner's daughter—even one who risks everything to free slaves from her father's estate. But when a midnight raid forces her to choose between leaving Adelaide Beaumont to die or bringing the aristocrat aboard her ship, Mara's decision to save her threatens everything she's built. Adelaide has spent months secretly working with abolitionists, but nothing has prepared her for life aboard The Sun Queen and...

5X Best-Selling & Award-Winning Author and Podcaster; Leadership, HR, Innovation, Future of Work, & Culture Global Thought Leader; Chair/Professor of Organizational Leadership; Change/OD/HR/Social Impact Consultant Work is constantly evolving, and organizations need to equip their leaders with the tools to navigate change while fostering employee engagement, productivity, and well-being. In this book, leadership expert Jonathan H. Westover lays out a roadmap for establishing purpose-driven leadership in uncertain times. Drawing from research and case studies, Westover outlines strategies ...

My billionaire boss is a bad boy in the kitchen...and the bedroom. Alexander’s magical hands craft both mind-blowing meals and toe-curling ecstasy. This brooding CEO turned chef has me simmering with desire. He’s my boss and I agreed to fake date him to close a business deal. Yet every sizzling kiss in our "pretend" romance feels so real. He’s a master of allure and temptation...but I swore I would protect my heart. I let the last jerk derail my dreams, now I’m determined to get back on track. As Alex turns up the heat talking about forever, I'm melting fast. I can’t expect this ...

Would you marry the most arrogant man you’ve ever met for a million dollars? James Marrying one of the richest, most eligible bachelors in New Zealand sounds like something out of a fairy tale, right? What girl could possibly say no if I proposed? Aroha Wihongi, that’s who. Marriage has never been high on my list of priorities, but my sister’s recent death has literally left me holding the baby—my four-month-old niece. Although having kids wasn’t on my list either, I have no intention of letting her absentee lowlife of a father within a mile of her. My lawyer says my chances of ...

(Previously published as "Baby Come Back") Being Tylar's best friend wasn't nearly as easy as I made it look. Keeping my secret past from Tristan was even harder. My name is Gina Valenti-Hatton, and I'm an East Coast girl. I'm Italian, a bit outspoken, and to those who know me, I'm tough as nails. I live a lie. There's a part of me that is terrified that he'll find me. And now that I'm with Tristan Sinclair, all thoughts of my past are starting to fade. But Tristan knows I'm keeping something from him, and when my darkest fear shows up, my only hope is that we can survive my past. Book 4 is...

Harrison I wanted Gabriella Manners from the moment she walked into my office, pushed back the hood of her raincoat, and shook out her long chocolate-brown hair. In another world, I think I could have loved a woman like her, but the timing turns out to be all wrong. In a few weeks, we’re both heading off in different directions, and it soon becomes clear that a one-night stand is about all we have time for. I’m not sure she’ll be interested. She’s only ever been to bed with her ex, and when I ask her back to my apartment, I fully expect the usually shy, nervous Gaby to say no. But ...

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 ...

Soulmates don't just happen - They're made. When beautiful Riley joins his team, Blair Andrews is determined to keep their working relationship professional. Having been the victim of betrayal himself, Blair's respect for Riley's marriage influenced his mentorship of her career and protection of her virtue within diverse corporate environments. In spite of Blair's moral dedication, Riley's marriage begins to implode on its own. Her desire to share her marital challenges clash with Blair's reluctance to get personally involved with her. Can they find a balance that works for both of them?

Tyler's an Alpha Tester. Unfortunately... ...he's not nearly the typical ALPHA MALE! The subdermal implant that made him irresistible has some...UPDATES! Tyler wanted to pass the dangerous-looking gizmo on to his subordinate, but his hot, MILF of a boss wasn't having it.. Good thing, because when the new product turned him into an irresistible alpha-male living to serve his own carnal desires with all the lusty, unprotected babes his mind could dream up, the proverbial stuff hit the fan. Artificial or not, Tyler's madly in love with Anjelica, the smoking-hot politician's daughter. Will the ...

Christopher Adams joined the Army to pay for college…He didn't realize it was going to turn into a calling. It’s not easy moving every couple of years. Christopher’s always wanted to start a family, but he hasn't had the chance. And now his mother is using her new medical diagnosis to try to guilt him into settling down in her new hometown. What he doesn't expect is to fall for the labor and delivery nurse while he's visiting. Shannon West loves her job and her life. She's content to spend her days helping other people start their families, without much thought of starting one of her ...