Virtual Workplace

SHE DOESN’T BELIEVE IN LOVE When hard-nosed journalist Rachel Greene and charismatic doctor, Gaelen O’Hanlon, meet in Dove Pointe, passion sparks between them. There’s only one problem: Rachel doesn’t believe in relationships—or fairy tales. Haunted by the ghosts of her past, she has built her life around exposing the world’s darkest truths, and love isn’t one of them. But when Rachel’s latest assignment takes her to Zungamba, the country she fled as a teenager, Gaelen is unexpectedly thrust back into her life, threatening the walls she’s built around herself. Gaelen is ...

Mistaking me for a blind date his mom set up? Comical! Except, the insufferable man I just doused with Coffee turns out to be my new boss. Yikes! A tip from my BFF landed me my dream job at FusionTech. She neglects to mention her brother is William—the billionaire CEO… and the guy wearing my coffee. Now, he needs a fake girlfriend to get his matchmaking mom off his back. I should say no, but I need this job. After he rescues me from my burning apartment building, his mom pressures him to let me move in to his place. One night of passion (or two) later, I’m keeping secrets from my best...

"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 ...

He’s running to honor a memory. She’s seeking a prescription for hope. Together, they’ll discover the healing power of love. After fleeing an emotionally abusive relationship, Laura Ford lands in Seattle, determined to rebuild her life. Taking a new job as a pharmaceutical sales representative, she hopes the city’s fresh start will help her outrun her past. What she doesn’t expect is Dr. John Benford, a talented surgeon with a guarded heart, who’s grappling with his own haunting guilt over losing a close friend during surgery. Their paths cross in the halls of the hospital and ...

In a tailspin and out of control… Hunter 'Alpo' Petersen couldn’t believe his world was turning upside down before his very eyes! He should be out with all the pretty women, the bar bunnies, and models—not grounded with a tomboy in coveralls hefting a torque wrench. Barely surviving brutal landing, he’s stranded with the most bewildering female who won’t quit talking–Glory. She grates on his last nerve, has to be right about everything, and just when he can’t take anymore… she refuses to kiss him! A chance she never dreamed of… Glory Madison had the biggest, stupidest ...

Brant's always had trouble with the ladies... ...becoming the Wizard's Apprentice is helping...a bit! Working at Burke and Dunne to pay for college, Brant had always considered the curiosity shop a fun place, where he could unwind. Following the death of one of it's owners, though, things get somewhat more complicated. Dutch Dunne, the surviving owner, seemes to want Brant to be his apprentice...The Wizard's Apprentice. Is the old codger full of it? Brant thinks the downhill slide to dementia is accelerating for his beloved boss, but that was before weird things started to happen to him. Is...

This Christmas, I only had one goal: survive the office holiday party without embarrassing myself in front of my boss. But one mistletoe, a stolen kiss, and a night wrapped in his arms changed everything. Derrick Lawson is everything a boss shouldn’t be—devastatingly handsome, quietly intense, and the only man who’s made my heart race from across the room. I thought he’d never see me as more than just his employee, until he stops me at the door and asks me to stay. When his fingers linger on my arm and our eyes meet under the glow of twinkling Christmas lights, I know my holiday ...

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 ...

Some lessons aren't taught—they're inherited. When Jordan Williams discovers her grandmother Rose's pink leather journal hidden in an old attic, she finds more than family memories. She uncovers a blueprint for navigating life as a Black woman in a world that isn't always ready for her shine. As a rising corporate executive passed over for yet another promotion, Jordan has always played by the rules. But her grandmother's journal reveals a different path—one of dignity, determination, and unapologetic excellence. Each entry unveils timeless lessons about commanding respect, knowing your...

My college fling turns out to be my new billionaire boss. But he can't recognize me—and our son is my biggest secret. Ten years ago, Callum O’Brien stole my heart. Then he vanished after one unforgettable night. Now, he's my insanely hot billionaire boss. But I face a man who can’t remember our past. His arrogant demeanor clashes with my feisty and sassy nature. But his every smoldering look sets my body on fire. His touch ignites my soul and pretending to resist him becomes impossible. Our fragile world teeters with each shared moment. But I can’t tell him about our son he doesn't ...

A charming billionaire, a woman hiding behind her big glasses, and their dream date gone completely wrong. Mae Delaney, a super smart accounting nerd, has fallen in love with her boss, the handsome and accomplished Slade Steele, over video chats. When he flies into her hometown and asks her to dinner, she can't believe that all of her dreams are about to come true. Mae decides to ditch her usual oversized t-shirts and glasses and allow her best friend to do a complete make-over on her. But at the restaurant that evening, everything falls apart--Slade is late, the waiter is hitting on her, ...

One Night of Passion, No Future... Until My One-Night Stand Became My Boss. The moment I locked eyes with him, I was lost. His piercing emerald gaze, that intoxicating scent—it was like he owned every breath I took. One night was all it was supposed to be. One night of reckless passion with a man too gorgeous, too dangerous to resist. He’s everything I shouldn’t want. A single dad with baggage... Jackpot or disaster waiting to happen? Then my dream job came along—perfect in every way, too good to be true. Except the boss? None other than Mr. Billionaire-One-Night-Stand himself. And ...

Everyone has a reason for joining the Moltov-Human mating system. Some do it for wealth, some do it for endless pleasure, but I’m going because that’s where my mate is from. Over two centuries ago the Moltovs came to Earth. We thought it was an invasion, but they were a peaceful race. All they wanted were humans. There was a need inside of them that burned hot and deep, a fire that consumed their soul when they found their perfect match. On Earth, I work a dead-end job at a coffee shop. Until Taek walks in. He has a year-long contract working at the Moltov Center and I have the pleasure...

What if Edgar Allan Poe's masterpieces happened in our world? Step into five chilling retellings that transport Poe's most terrifying tales into the 21st century, where ancient horrors take on frightening new forms. From sterile hospital corridors to corporate boardrooms, from contaminated mansions to digital graveyards, these stories prove that the human capacity for guilt, obsession, and revenge transcends any era. "The Monitor" - A night-shift nurse's paranoia spirals into murder, where the tell-tale heart becomes the relentless beeping of medical equipment, and guilt echoes through ...

This reference is excellent for beginners or people seeking general knowledge about the subject matter. It contains 20 books on Organizational Culture, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Design and Structure, Organizational Diversity, Job Satisfaction, Work-Life Balance, Absenteeism, Employee Empowerment, Employee Pay and Compensation, Toxic Leadership., Inventory Control, Quality Assurance, Maintenance Programs, Research and Development, Supply Chain Management, Human Resource Management, Risk Management, Behavior Based Safety, Labor Unions, and Non Profit Organizations.

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 ...

Eyes on the prize! Gage ‘Houdini’ Walters had a terrible secret he was hiding. One mistake had his world crashing down around him, his team rejecting him, and with no way to redeem himself in their eyes. Then she had the nerve to ask him out? There was no way he was even going to entertain dating the person who'd ruined his life - Abby. Apply the airbrakes and come around, Flyboy! Abby York was surprised at the devastation and bitterness in the man’s eyes during their discussion. The news wasn’t easy, but it could be corrected - so why did he look like she’d just broken his heart?...

Travis Who is she? The mysterious model from last night? The tabloids call her the only bright spot from my show. As a fashion designer, I used to live for The House of Gallagher's shows. But these days the trade press only seem interested in slamming my new collections. Last night wasn't any different, until she showed. If the hype is to be believed, she's set to take the New York fashion scene by storm. The second I saw her coming down the runway, I knew I had to have her. But first, I'll have to find her. Celina I should have called in sick and avoided the office today. Then, my best ...

He’ll warm up your crowd, your bed, and your heart. Being the guitarist for Criminal Records, the nation’s number one rock band, is a dream come true. But like all complicated lifestyles, mine comes with a few hard and fast rules. Protect your heart at all costs, and… Don’t date other musicians. Ever. Let’s just say the road can be a treacherous place for a girl whose been burned before. Enter Harvey Moon: our opening act with killer looks, a voice that makes panties melt, and the uncanny ability to make me question every single one of my rules. Our friendship hits all the right ...

He’s getting out of prison and coming after me. My billionaire boss provides state of the art protection and nerve calming love but I’m still terrified. I witnessed a murder a decade ago and have been running to hide from the murderer ever since. My job as a tv newscaster allows me to move around the country as I recognize his goons have discovered me at each new location. But this job and location are different. I want to stay here. I love this city, my boss, and my best friend who’s here with me. I’m ready to stop running and fight this monster out in the open. I can advise the ...