Virtual Workplace

~ Have you witnessed or experienced some form of harassment or bullying in the workplace? ~ Do you find yourself frequently saying "I hate my job!" and lack the energy to make a career or job change? ~ Is your health suffering, through constant worry, insomnia, or recurring nausea even when you just think about your workplace? ~ Do you feel burnt out or are you at the risk of burning out? Or, are you: ~ Stuck in a negative workplace or job and are anxious about what to do next? ~ Wondering why you feel so anxious about a job that you used to really enjoy? ~ Fed up with feeling tense, tired,...

Respect isn’t given—and it’s definitely not taken. It’s earned in quiet, unexpected, unconventional ways. Most books on respect tell you to talk louder, act tougher, or win more arguments. This book doesn’t. Instead, HOW TO BE RESPECTED shows you how the smartest, most quietly powerful people earn real respect—not by dominating the room, but by mastering themselves. In this sharp, surprising, and deeply practical collection of 14 short essays, Jake Morimoto dismantles the loud, flashy myths of modern authority—and replaces them with proven, counterintuitive strategies used by ...

When you’re broken, abandoned, and lonely, the isolated mansion of a gorgeous billionaire is the perfect escape… When I interview for the position of nanny for a billionaire’s three-month-old daughter, I’m looking for an escape. From my past, from my memories, and from those both alive and dead who refuse to give me peace. Kingfisher House is exactly what I need—a huge, quiet retreat high atop the cliffs overlooking New Zealand’s rugged coastline, straight out of a Gothic novel. It even has its own brooding hero. Ben Prince is gorgeous, stern, and withdrawn, and he’s forbidden...

What’s an eighteen year old got to do to provide for his family? Alex has barely finished high school when he becomes the man of the house and has to take care of his mom and sister. When his mom fails to pay the rent, Alex proposes a deal to Silvia, their gorgeous landlady. He'll be her gardener for a week and pay for the rent in kind. Impressed by Alex’s labor skills, Silvia eagerly hires him. But it takes Alex no time to discover what the hot redhead really wants from him. Don’t miss this fast-paced, too-good-to-be-true harem fantasy.

She’s the bold chemist with a vision. He’s the billionaire CEO with an iron grip on his empire. Sparks were bound to fly. Keysha Smith isn’t just breaking into the luxury beauty industry—she’s here to revolutionize it. Armed with a cutting-edge skincare formula and unshakable confidence, she’s ready to prove she belongs at Reed Luxe Cosmetics, even if it means clashing with the infuriatingly handsome and impossibly demanding Alexander Reed. Alexander built his billion-dollar brand on perfection and control. But when Keysha storms into his world, her striking beauty, undeniable ...

Never fall in love with your best friend... I met Hal on the first day of high school. I also fell in love with Hal on the first day of high school. But although we were good friends from the start, I knew he’d never be mine. He’s gorgeous, confident, sexy, and he’s also incredibly rich. I’m scarred – physically and emotionally – quiet, and my family has always been poor. The two of us are poles apart. So I’ve trained myself not to think of him in that way. Not to think of kissing him, undressing him slowly. Of sliding beneath the bedclothes. Of having his hands on my skin. I ...

What do a motorcycle-riding barista and a retired swift water rescue officer have in common? More than either of them could ever fathom... Emily Wilson has a big job to do and she hopes she's ready for it. When she made the decision to help train the baristas at the new Brave Badge location, she didn't realize how hard and lonely it would be. She's used to having a full social calendar and getting along with her co-workers, but everyone treats her like an outsider in the small town. The only thing that gets her through is riding her motorcycle when she has the free time. That and at least ...

My brother’s best friend was always off-limits—until he wasn’t. I always had a thing for Jude, the untouchable older billionaire who once broke my heart. Years later, I’m engaged to someone else. But the moment Jude crashes my engagement party, everything comes rushing back. He tells me to call off the wedding—I don’t. After a divorce and a fresh start at Jude’s company, the tension between us is impossible to ignore. One heated argument turns into a kiss, and suddenly, I’m falling all over again. Now we’re sneaking around behind my brother’s back, risking everything for...

From a scale of 1-10, how effective are your communication skills? Unless you are the reincarnation of Steve Jobs, you are probably not at 10 just yet! This is because during the early stages of a business, the emphasis is typically on how to think like a leader, not how to talk like a leader. But there comes a point where you need to hire the first batch of employees, source the most reliable suppliers, and pitch your business to eager investors and customers. These tasks require you to know how to manage difficult people, build a strong network, and influence change. Effective business ...

My red-hot vacation fling turns out to be my cold-blooded billionaire enemy. The sizzling surfer charmed me out of my bikini for one unforgettable night but that was before I truly knew who he was. Dean Culver is a calculating shark in a thousand-dollar suit. Growing up, his family name was a curse word in my house and now his company’s snapped up my little tech firm, planning to downsize and devour. But, I’ve already lost enough this year. I’m not going down without a fight. After convincing him to give all of us a chance to keep our jobs, he demands we have regular meetings to ...

Lacey When you discover your first love is a monster, you escape right? You take your heels and run. You don’t try to uncover the truth and put him behind bars and you especially don’t ask his enemy to touch you and make sure you forget he ever existed… Koa She should be taboo. A woman who was abused, one that reminds me of my darkest nightmares. But yet she is Adrian Sterling's fucking girlfriend, and I have never wanted to play with one of his toys more than I do right now. Especially one so fucking beautiful… TW: This book contains lots of spicy scenes you're going to love, but ...

"It was supposed to be a hostile takeover... until his heart was captured instead." LANA: Planning parties on the Celestial Odyssey isn't just my job—it's my passion. When a gorgeous new maintenance guy catches my eye, I'm tempted to break my "no dating crew members" rule. But with corporate vultures circling our ship, I need to focus on protecting the cruise family I love, not daydreaming about Seth Thompson's strong hands and mysterious eyes. SETH: I didn't expect to find anything more interesting than profit margins when I went undercover to evaluate this cruise line. But watching Lana...

He’s rich. Sexy. Infuriating. And totally off-limits. So why can’t I stay away? Four years ago, Vincent Cagney gave me the best one-night stand of my life. But I never expected the billionaire to return to my small hometown of Lockepoole. Or to buy out the hotel I’ve worked so hard to keep afloat. He claims he wants to maintain its spirit, but I know dollar signs are all he cares about. It’s why I never told him about the daughter we share. But when Vince wants something, he’ll stop at nothing to get it. And he wants me. For my marketing skills, yes, but my body, too. He remembers...

Cameron picks up a temp job with a cleaning service, and one of her clients is quite flirtatious. His name is Josh, and he's a handsome, wealthy older man. Cameron banters along with him for a better tip, but assumes he's the playboy type who treats all women the same. He hires her as his personal maid, and takes her to a work party where she finds out from his female employees that he's not the type who flirts at all, as he hasn't dated since his divorce. Things get hot and steamy, and he takes her submission in the most primal way. Maid to Serve involves an age gap, dominance and ...

Alaska Inferno is Book 2 of the Blazing Hearts Wildfire series and a Kindle Book Award winner for best indie romance! Can a series of arson wildfires lead to true love under a midnight sun? Jon Silva is back as a wildland fire investigator, along with his well-earned reputation as a crack firefighter and notorious serial dater. But things have changed in Jon’s world. Now, there are only two women in his life—the one he wants, and the one who wants him—at any cost. Liz Harrington returns to Alaska’s Aurora Crew, fighting wildfire to earn seed money for her new business. She resisted ...

When he falls, he falls hard and deep. She literally drives away from every relationship she's ever had. Can Ward somehow get Dot to stay this Christmas? Ward Glover is now the foreman at Shiloh Ridge Ranch. He loves his new job, though he's over a lot more at a shallower depth. He's been on the fence with diving back into the dating pool, but when Santa drops a beautiful woman straight into his front yard on Christmas Eve, Ward sits up and takes notice. Dorothy Crockett owns and operates a landscaping and design company in Three Rivers. When she's not ordering new textiles and paint colors...

Rock gods don’t date pop princesses. Especially not her. Knox Benton, lead singer of Criminal Records, built his career on rebellion. But when the label demands a fake relationship to boost their new rising star, he’s stuck with the last person he wants—his ex. Harmony Max was once his muse. Now, she’s a pop sensation chasing the stardom she always dreamed of. A publicity stunt should be easy… if they can stick to the rules: No touching. No shared rooms. No falling in love. They broke every rule before—along with each other’s hearts. But with every staged kiss and stolen ...

A rookie search and rescue firefighter, the DCSRA division head who also happens to be a new mother, and a pyromaniac with a grudge to settle. Carter Reid finally landed his dream job as an instructor at DCSRA, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. His best friend’s widow left town without a word, leaving him to wonder what he did wrong. What he doesn’t expect is to find her serving as his new boss. Nora Parker can’t believe the way her life turned out. One moment she’s working as a fire captain alongside her husband in Boston, and the next, the building comes down on him, ...

My triumph in landing a prestigious new job with a surgeon renowned for being unbearable has left me both defeated and pregnant. It all began with a playful game of seduction. His reputation precedes him, and I'm the only one who knows how to handle his demeanor. When we’re not playing doctor and nurse, we can't get enough of each other. Despite the undeniable attraction between us, he remains in denial about his feelings for me. His touch sends shockwaves through my body, and I feel like I have the world at my feet. But I want more from him—I want his love. His estranged sister warned ...

The night we met, we sizzled. Now, he’s my new boss, off-limits and cold as ice. Judge Jonathan Wolfe could hang icicles in hell but the night he walked into my pub his irresistible smile and those heated stares had me ready to jump into bed with him… until he walked away. Probably for the best considering he’s the judge I’m interning for this summer. I’m a law student, getting by on tips and scholarships. I’m not jeopardizing my dreams for a man. I’m too busy dodging trouble. He’s the judge, stern and distant. He’s also devilishly handsome and heir to billions. Is he ...