Maddison Carter is determined to build her perfect life - one that provides the security she's always craved. But arriving in London for a six-month job swap, she's tempted by a man who's totally off-limits - her delectable boss, Kit Buchanan!.
The magic of Christmas falls gently on the broken hearted… It's winter in London, and Christmas was just around the corner. Grace, who worked as a chambermaid at a luxury hotel, was assigned to clean an unusual room. The room was a suite on the top floor and used by the hotel's owner, the beautiful and wealthy Finley. Since it's Christmas, why not decorate it nicely? Grace had an idea and decorated the room perfectly. However, when Finley comes back to the room and sees the decorations, he said, "I hate Christmas," and got in an argument with Grace...!
The maid who saved Christmas Chambermaid Grace Ellis loves Christmas, but after losing her beloved grandmother, she’ll be spending this festive season working. So when her boss, Finlay “Scrooge” Armstrong, offers her a magical Christmas in Scotland, it’s a welcome distraction from her grief. Widower Finlay is haunted by the ghosts of Christmas past, but snowbound in his castle, Grace starts to melt his frozen heart. He never thought he’d find love again, but finding Grace is his very own Christmas miracle…! Maids Under the Mistletoe Promoted: from maids to Christmas brides!
Welcome to Illusion Town on the colony world of Harmony—like Las Vegas on Earth, but way more weird. Living in this new, alien world doesn’t stop the settlers from trying to re-create what they’ve left behind. Case in point—weddings are still the highlight of any social calendar. But it’s the after-party that turns disastrous for Lucy Bell. Kidnapped and drugged as she leaves the party, she manages to escape—only to find herself lost in the mysterious, alien underground maze of glowing green tunnels beneath Illusion Town. She’s been surviving on determination and cold pizza, scavenged for her by a special dust bunny, when help finally shows up. Gabriel Jones is the Ghost Hunter sent to rescue her, but escaping the underground ruins isn’t the end of her troubles—it’s only the beginning. With no rational reason for her abduction, and her sole witness gone on another assignment for the Guild, whispers start circulating that Lucy made it all up. Soon her life unravels until she has nothing left but her pride. The last thing she expects is for Gabriel Jones to come back to town for her. The Lucy that Gabriel finds is not the same woman he rescued, the one who looked at him as if he were her hero. This Lucy is sharp, angry, and more than a little cynical—instead of awe, she treats him with extreme caution. But a killer is still hunting her, and there aren’t a lot of options when it comes to heroes. Despite her wariness, Gabriel is also the one person who believes Lucy—after all, he was there. He’s determined to help clear her reputation, no matter what it takes. And as the new Guild Boss, his word is law, even in the lawlessness of Illusion Town.
Mandy has to deal with all the eccentricities of her boss, the CEO of a conglomerate of Investment Firms. At the same time, her love life seems to be upside down, since her crush at school appears to be falling in love with her best friend. Could life be so unfair? And now, to make things worse, her ninja Mom meets Mr. Boss. Heeeelp!
Sparks fly between a billionaire and his new employee, igniting surprising consequences, in this Irish romance from the USA Today–bestselling author. Billionaire game designer Brady Finn’s latest business plan doesn’t include a feisty Irish lass who challenges him at every turn. But Aine Donovan, the stunning manager of the hotel he just purchased, is as determined to prevent Brady from ruining tradition as Brady is to have her in his bed. When a no-strings fling leads to an unexpected pregnancy, Aine runs from her sexy, stubborn boss. What Brady doesn’t know won’t hurt him, right? But Brady won’t give up on claiming her—and their child—so easily . . . “Wow! Ms. Child has done it again. From her descriptions of scenery so vivid you would think you are there. To the dialogue and brogue that make you feel like you are in a pub in county Claire . . . For a taste of Ireland and a touch of love pick this one up.” —Harlequin Junkie
"For a popular television series, Undercover Boss has an unusual knack for raising deep and weighty questions." —Forbes On February 7, 2010 the CBS television series Undercover Boss USA premiered to a staggering 38.6 million viewers, the largest post-Super Bowl audience for a new series and the most-watched premiere episode of any reality series in the history of television. Now, for the first time, the bosses and employees featured on Undercover Boss share the lessons they learned as well as the formative experiences that resulted from being on the show. Show creators and executive producers Stephen Lambert and Eli Holzman reveal how they came up with the idea for the show, how they got a major network on board, and of course, how they found a dynamic, charismatic group of bosses willing to go undercover—on camera—in this thoroughly new experiment. Featuring all-new interviews and insights with the bosses and employees of the nine businesses featured on Season 1 of the show, as well producers' notes on what you didn't see behind the scenes, this book is a must-have for fans of the show everywhere.
Freesia and its allies have triumphed in the defensive war against the Rajah Empire, but Princess Pride suffered a grievous injury during the fight. Everyone gathers around her once the dust settles, concerned for her safety. As Pride gazes upon the citizens and loved ones she's whisked away from a life of despair, she can't help but think back to the fateful night before the war began. Just what lies in the hearts of the people who adore her, and will they stay steadfast in their support of the would-be wicked queen?
Fully illustrated with over fifty photographs, this book describes the ancient fighting styles and mythical self-images of Germanic warriors from 200 BC - AD 1000 and presents vivid and fascinating survey that adds a colourful new dimension to our understanding of the history of Europe.