Virtual Workplace

Previously published as “Sapphic Security” episodes 1-20 on Kindle Vella She was supposed to be guarding the curvy little human, not falling in love with her. Angie When my boss assigns me bodyguard duty for a politician’s daughter, I’m expecting a rich, spoiled princess. Instead, my new client is a quirky and independent cupcake shop owner. The minute I scent her I know I’m in big trouble. Suzie Harrington is my fated mate, and I have a bad feeling that I’m not going to be able to resist her for long. Suzie My father has gotten on the wrong side of the Russians, and now he’s ...

This third volume of The Chaplain Skill Set Series discusses the importance and nuances of the spiritual needs assessment. Chaplain Evans reviews the importance of having intentional conversations regarding spiritual resources individuals many need in times and crisis as well as how to process and make meaning of defining life moments. There are many types of spiritual needs assessments, this book reviews ten most common assessments noted in literature and used in healthcare settings. The reader will quickly see a common pattern noted in the assessments and be able to design their own ...

He doesn’t believe she has what it takes to save others, The truth is, she might just save him… HER My first day as a paramedic, and it’s everything I’ve been working toward. Right away, it’s clear my new partner can’t stand me, Miles doesn’t think I can handle the pressure, but I’m trained to take the weight of people’s lives in my hands. Just because I crack a smile once in a while doesn’t mean I’m not up to the job, And my grumpy partner could do with learning the same lesson… HIM I’ll admit, I wasn’t pleased at getting stuck with the rookie, Sophie looks like...

All Max Walker wants to do is finish this job, collect his pay, and find himself a quiet ranch to buy… He’s an ex-Marine who is tired of being a security expert and sometimes PI for the rich. Thankfully, this current job should be the last, and it’s an easy one. He just has to keep an eye on pretty Paige Harris and prevent her from being ambushed by the press. Piece of cake. Too bad he finds himself falling for Paige more each day. Complicating issues, he’s not allowed to tell her who he is and why he’s in Honey, Texas. But the more time he spends with her, the more he worries ...

She’s off-limits, maddeningly gorgeous—and I’m in serious trouble. I didn’t get to be CEO of a billion-dollar company by making reckless decisions—or falling for my ex-fiancée’s little sister. But Vivi Richards, with her quick wit, dazzling smile, and that damn way she bites her lip when she’s focused, is difficult to ignore. Thanks to a significant anniversary gala, Vivi and I are working closely together. It's impossible to stay professional when she’s so close, her presence filling my space, thoughts, and every breath. Every stolen glance, every accidental touch feels ...

(This is a re-release of "Born to Lose: Memoirs of a Compulsive Gambler" that was published by Hazelden Publishing on March 3, 2005. Reviews for that book on Amazon can be viewed at: https://www.amazon.com/Born-Lose-Memoirs-Compulsive-Gambler/dp/1592851533/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1530771861&sr=8-1&keywords=born+to+lose%3A+memoirs+of+a+compulsive+gambler.) "My history of gambling really began before I was born." So opens Born to Lose, Bill Lee's self-told story of gambling addiction, set in San Francisco's Chinatown and steeped in a culture where it is not unheard of for gamblers (Lee's ...

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 ...

He's my brother's grumpy and gorgeous billionaire best friend, who has haunted my dreams and fuelled my desires for the past seven years. Ryan Carter has always been forbidden territory for me. I thought returning to New York meant starting fresh. Forgetting how he had shattered my heart into million pieces the night before his wedding day. But now he stands before me like a magnetic force. His sheer presence commands attention and ignites an intense flame within my body. With Ryan back in my life, old feelings are rekindled and take over my thoughts. As a VR developer, I'm used to ...

Moving up the corporate ladder was my only goal. Love was not part of the equation. I thought becoming the assistant to billionaire tech mogul Oliver James would elevate my career to a higher level. What I didn't expect? Sparks flying from day one. He's my boss, and he's off-limits. But Oliver’s teasing and charm have me second-guessing my own rules. Then my ex-boss reappeared, bringing skeletons from the past. As if that wasn't enough, Oliver's ex-girlfriend steps into the picture. Desperation and desire clash, making every day a tightrope walk. Falling for Oliver could end my career ...

Business is business… until it gets extremely personal. Mason Stark: As owner of a Hollywood talent agency, I've caused fists to be slammed on desks all over town. My negotiating skills have earned me the nickname "Mason Shark." I get what I want in this town because I refuse to bow down to anyone. I'm handsome and rich, and my buddies and I get more tail than we can handle. Somehow I've managed to convince the gorgeous owner of a rival agency to make a friendly wager, and when she loses she'll have to serve as my private sex slave for an entire week. Why would she make such a bet? I ...

Why won’t he just leave me alone? My life’s a mess. Mom’s sick, the bills are piling up, and my deadbeat brother won’t lift a finger to help. The last thing I need is a cocky flirt distracting me at my new job. But every time I turn around, there he is—offering help, flashing that infuriating grin, and inviting me out for drinks like we’re friends. I don’t care if he’s annoyingly hot—that just makes it worse! Guys like him? All talk, no substance. Arrogant, persistent, and clearly after something. Probably thinks I’ll be his next conquest. No way am I falling for a ...

Corporate by day, escort by night, Journee does what she must to take care of those closest to her and make ends meet. When her two worlds collide, she is met with a proposition that may cause her more trouble than she bargained for. After a life-altering event, Ellis has vowed to remain a bachelor forever. When life causes him to cross paths with a woman who intrigues him to no end, he comes up with the perfect proposition that may satisfy both of their needs. However, even perfect plans can come with unexpected risks and obstacles.

Unreasonable. Ungrateful. Unappreciative. Yes, I’m all that and more. All I care about is my business, my family, and her. Nyla Robinson. She walked into my life and things have never been the same. I try to fight my attraction to her, but every day we work together, my desire for her grows more intense. But Nyla is stubborn. She thinks I’ll let her walk away from me. She is the one woman who knows the real me and still takes care of my every need. And I will do the same for her. But that will only happen once she accepts that I will never let her go. That her place is by my side. My ...

He’s my brother’s best mate, and he’s totally out of bounds… It’s been a tough year. I’m an athlete, and although I won a silver medal at the Olympics, I really wanted to win a gold for my mom. I’m determined to do it next time, but right now I’m ready for a much-needed break. The last thing I want to do is go to my brother’s wedding. Kai is an All Blacks rugby player, and so’s my ex, who’ll be there with his gorgeous new girlfriend. The wedding is on Valentine’s Day. And I don’t have a date. That really sucks. Then my brother’s geeky but gorgeous best mate, ...

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...

Have you been dying to know who killed Derek? You're about to find out in this wickedly sexy story. Britney and Andreas have chemistry. No one can deny that. Will that chemistry translate out of the bedroom? Get ready for a whirlwind of emotion, passion, danger, secrets, and a little bit of murder. This is the story of Britney and her best friend's brother, Andreas.

Do you want to stand out as a successful in-house counsel at a technology company? They don’t teach you this in law school. Or at law firms. You may be a solid substantive lawyer who can write a polished memo, but working in house, especially at a tech company, requires an entirely different skill set. Thankfully, the skills of a top-notch in-house tech lawyer are teachable. But no one teaches them to you. You’re supposed to jump into an in-house job working with the latest technology at a fast pace and… make mistakes? Hope you have a boss that lays it out and lets you ask ...

His goal is to make her his. Her goal is to resist falling for him. Tate I'm a confirmed bachelor, with zero interest in marriage or settling down. Life is perfect—until she literally crashed into me. One moment, I'm keeping her steady from falling again; the next, she’s laughing with her friends, oblivious to how she has upended my world. Since then, I can’t stop thinking about her. I want her, and I always get what I want. Then, I find out that I either: Marry her or Walk away. Walk away? Not a chance. Lande I never would’ve met Tate if I hadn’t been knocked flat in that ...

It was only supposed to be a one-night stand… Over the past year, my life has fallen apart. First, my father died. Then I broke up with my boyfriend. My mother and sister have been a constant thorn in my side. And now it looks as if I’m going to have to close my bar. The last thing I need is to complicate matters by falling for a man. Especially one like Jacob Prince. Okay, he’s gorgeous, we have lots in common, and he’s a great combination of hot, gentle, and kind. But he also has a baby on the way with his ex, and I don’t need that kind of hassle in my life. Anyway, he’s only ...

What will it take for a clueless computer genius to notice the caring woman at the desk beside him? Will he solve the case before someone dies? She has loved him since the day he hired her. Unable to avoid her feelings for her boss, Annie’s about to quit the job she loves. But an unexpected call from Jack’s estranged, successful surgeon father upends Annie’s plan and Jack’s life. He wants nothing to do with his father. But with Jack’s record with successful cyber security, he’s the man for the job. Jack wants to refuse. But Annie insists it’s a business decision. Secretly she ...