When Oliver breaks things off suddenly, Victoria is crushed. But when they talk on the phone, it's clear he's not telling her the whole truth. And she intends to find out why. Victoria is reeling. The news that Oliver wanted to step back in their relationship was not something she expected. She finds herself acting out, desperate for some relief from the heartache. But when a sudden work trip takes her back to Holloway castle, she has to pull herself together. Seeing Oliver again will be fine. She can be mature and not fall apart in his arms. At least, that's what she's hoping. A plot to harm Oliver is slowly uncovered, and Victoria is left racing through the castle in the middle of the night. Because the clock is ticking, and she's not about to lose him again. An Event-Planner Tryst is a heartwarming, exciting romance you won't want to put down. Go ahead and stay up late with this one. You'll be glad you did.
This book chronicles and champions the development, changes, and challenges faced by the global celebrations industry for event planners. New interviews are included with experienced event leaders to give a better understanding of the field. New chapters are included on green events, corporate social responsibility, and theoretical case studies. Event measurement, evaluation, and assessment topics are integrated throughout a number of the chapters. Over 200 new Web resources and appendices show how to save money, time, and improve the overall quality of an event. Event planners will also learn how technology may be harnessed to help them improve their events’ financial, quality, environmental and other strategic outcomes.
Club life is much more than golf. When the steamy secrets at the pool rise to the top, the juicy chatter leads to quite the calamity. Will disaster strike or lead to a happily ever after? As pool manager, Christy Carlton does a great job, and enjoys spending time with the children in the summer, ensuring that all activities are safe and fun. The single mother of twins, she relishes the extra time spent with her girls. The club’s newest member, unexpectedly, gives her the surprise of her life. When Ryan Harper joins the club, Christy, faces a blast from the past that could reveal more than anyone might ever imagine. She finds herself with a hidden secret, a budding romance, and a new circle of friends. Will Ryan regret the past when he sees his own eyes staring back at him? Ladies of the Link’s #2 is the sexy second story in the Ladies of the Links series. A small-town, second chance, new adult, sports romance novel that draws you into the drama at Tryst Falls Country Club. Grab your copy of Ladies of the Links #2 today.
When a man, haunted by secrets, reunites with the only woman who's ever ignited his soul, he'll do anything to prove he's more than his mistakes. From the moment I laid eyes on her in Vegas, I knew tattoo artist Jordan Deveraux was my destiny. Our chemistry was too fiery to ignore, one night of passion could never be enough. Walking away was agony. Easily, the biggest regret of my life. Years later, I'm successful and rich but still crave my siren of the sea. Her game of pretend doesn't mask the heat still smoldering between us. Little does she know, I have the roadmap to turn her fantasies into reality. Stranded in my boat, the waves aren't the only things rocking. Her ability to resist me sinks faster than a lead anchor. Here's the catch—my past isn't as spotless as the buildings I design. And my secrets threaten to pull us under. Can we navigate these turbulent waters to find a future? Or, will my mistake capsize everything? The Tryst List is a sizzling, standalone, billionaire, enemies to lovers, forced proximity tale of second chances, where the ink of passion and the scars of the past collide
One alluring French-Filipina beauty. One sexy US Air Force officer. One torrid weekend fling. Lust at first sight strikes Maddie Duvall and Aidan Ryan on a plane. A day at the beach with friends and family denies them the opportunity to succumb to their mutual attraction. Both single and available, they agree on a secret weekend affair. No strings, no promises. Satisfy their desire for one another, and they’re done. Or so they say. Global City Tryst, a Carpe Diem Chronicles novelette, is the prequel to Singapore Fling. It was previously published as part of the Big City Heat charity anthology. The story has been edited and polished but the sizzle and steam remain. Each story in the Carpe Diem Chronicles series can stand alone. For those who prefer to read chronologically, here’s the proper order: 1. Boracay Vows 2. Global City Tryst 3. New York Engagement 4. Singapore Fling
Event planning never stops. This industry goes 24/7, 365 days a year. Planners work evenings, weekends, and holidays, often far away from their home base, organizing and running events that simply must go on, and go smoothly. Missing a critical deadline is not an option in the event planning field. Time management errors can cost a company a potential sale, lose them an existing customer, and damage their professional reputation. Burnout and chaos are real risks in this hectic world of deadlines and multiple projects. Planners often find themselves working down to the wire against crushing deadlines and a mountain of obstacles that impede their progress. Too frequently, there is not enough time to get the job done properly, let alone to spend on personal or professional pursuits. And for many involved in the event planning field, there is the extra dimension of travel to factor in, juggling multiple projects on a daily basis across a multitude of time zones. For smooth event implementation, and for business success, it is essential that planners know how to manage their own time as well as they manage an event. Time Management for Event Planners teaches readers how to successfully manage their workload, and do what matters most, when it matters most: Analyze and prioritize tasks. Structure your workload and your day for maximum performance. Identify red-flag activities that hinder productivity. Reduce stress-producing time crunches. Identify when extra help is needed, as well as how to delegate, outsource, and even partner with suppliers in crunch periods. Work with rather than against deadlines. Save time using technology. Manage multiple projects, even in multiple time zones. Balance your personal and professional life. Whether you are an event planner, a hospitality professional, in public relations or other related fields, Time Management for Event Planners offers time-saving tips, techniques, examples, and expert insight that will help you get time on your side.
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For anyone planning events—student, novice, or experienced professional—Confessions of an Event Planner is an "apprenticeship in a book." This insider’s guide takes you on a narrative journey, following a fictional event planning company that stages various types of events around the world for many different clients. While other books, college courses, and training programs give you the theory and how-to of the profession, Confessions of an Event Planner reveals the real world of event planning and what can happen—usually the unexpected—on an event program when actual participants are added to the event planning design and execution mix. In a climate of media scrutiny and corporate scandals, event planners must be masters of discretion, knowing how to avoid and deal with everything from sexual romps to financial shenanigans, to chainsaw wielding salesmen dead set on “re-landscaping” the grounds of the resort they’re staying at. From an event planner who’s seen it all and knows how to deal with it all, comes practical first-hand advice delivered in an entertaining and accessible format. Each chapter is set in a unique location, with a cast of characters, and a host of challenges and problems to overcome—from the boardroom to the resort guest bedrooms. Readers learn what they can come up against, how to problem solve creatively on the fly, get ideas for staging spectacular events, and see the principles of event planning in action. The scenario in each chapter is introduced by an outline of what will be covered in the chapter, and each chapter concludes with a series of review questions to explore key issues and stimulate reflection or discussion for individuals or groups. Ideal as a companion to Judy Allen’s six other event planning books, as a textbook in event planning courses, or as a professional training tool Confessions of an Event Planner prepares planners for what they can expect once they start working in the world of corporate and social event planning, and will help decision-makers set company policies, procedures and protocol and promote discussion about codes of conduct in the office and offsite.
Ten years ago, when Sandy Malone was planning her Caribbean destination wedding, there was no Pinterest, no Instagram, and no Wedding Wire. The Knot and the Wedding Channel were in their infancy. And Malone was planning her wedding from scratch. The tips and advice in How to Plan Your Own Destination Wedding will help brides and grooms navigate the murky waters of destination-wedding planning—and they are murky because most do-it-yourself brides and grooms are looking to do something “different” from what all of their friends have done before them. Unfortunately, the more remote, bizarre, and challenging the destination is, the more attractive it appears to the do-it-yourself couple. That’s where Sandy Malone, star of Wedding Island (TLC), who has been planning weddings for ten years, comes in. She offers advice to brides and grooms on how NOT to spend money on things they don’t need to invest in, and where they DO need to spend money to make sure the event runs smoothly. She also gives tips on how to negotiate the contract with the venue, the “wetiquette” of invitations for destination weddings, finding and handling vendors abroad, and much more. This book offers the complete guide to destination weddings, by a true expert!
India's first seventeen years of independence were dominated by the goals and dynamic leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru. In this authoritative biography, a renowned expert on the history of India examines the life of the country's foremost politician.
