Hilarious and hair-rising true tales of office debauchery from the lawyer who gets paid to clean up the mess.Try to imagine the following workplace scenarios: two employees having hot and heavy sex in an open cubicle in full view of their coworkers. A boss conducting a business meeting while wearing nothing but a strategically-placed towel. Employees using Craigslist to arrange sexual trysts with hookers on company time. Breast-flashing. Oral sex solicitation via office e-mail.Impossible? Unbelievable?Richard Burton has tales you won't believe actually happened over his decades spent as the attorney hired by companies to protect them when their employees act out. Employees Gone Wild collects some of the most outrageous and absolutely-true stories (names changed to protect the guilty of course) from Burton's years on the job, along with his indispensible practical advice on how companies and the people that work for them can avoid the same... Views: 41
Ashlyn Macnamara weaves a delicious tale of two souls torn apart by circumstance and reunited by fate—perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Eloisa James, and Sabrina Jeffries.Henrietta Upperton is about to marry Alexander Sanford when he rushes off to India to salvage his family’s fortune. Then comes the devastating news that he has wed another. Eight agonizing years later, a storm washes Alexander ashore—injured, widowed, and hunted—and one glimpse of his ruggedly handsome face reawakens the desire Henrietta thought she had buried deep inside. Her body still yearns for his touch, but she’s determined not let him wound her again . . . not this time.For Alexander, honor always comes first. But only now does he realize that when given the choice between two virtuous deeds, he picked the wrong one. On the run with his life in tatters and a pair of daughters in tow, Alexander burns for Henrietta. He knows he does not deserve forgiveness. And yet he longs to wrap his arms around her warm body once again. What’s more, he is sure the lady craves the same.Praise for the novels of Ashlyn Macnamara“Ashlyn Macnamara is a born storyteller, weaving tales rich in angst, humor, and history as she treats readers to the steamier side of Regency. Her inventive prose has secured her a place on my auto-buy list, and her memorable characters have secured a place in my heart. Don’t forget to set your morning alarm, though . . . you’ll be reading far past your bedtime!”—New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer McQuiston, on What a Lady Craves“This touchingly romantic and effortlessly plotted historical is a gem to be savored.”—Publishers Weekly, on A Most Devilish Rogue“A sensual romance, filled with the witty dialogue one expects from a Regency novel, and a plethora of enjoyable characters.”*—New York Journal of Books, on A Most Devilish Rogue*“Macnamara uses smooth writing to create well-rendered characters and a complex storyline.”—Kirkus Reviews, on A Most Devilish Rogue“Ashlyn Macnamara is back! And follows her spectacular debut novel, A Most Scandalous Proposal, with an infinitely darker view into a bygone era. A Most Devilish Rogue forces us to look beyond the glitter and discover that love really can and does conquer all.”—Tea and Book, on A Most Devilish Rogue “[Macnamara] skillfully incorporates the mores, customs and nuances of society into a charming tale and then adds a fresh spin as she delves into the intricate relationship between sisters. . . . Readers will find themselves happily enchanted by this debut.”*—RT Book Reviews, on A Most Scandalous Proposal “Gossip, scandal, and breezy banter enliven this unusual dual love story that features some beautifully rendered secondary characters, illuminates realistic dilemmas, and highlights the overwhelming importance of one’s social standing.”—Library Journal, on A Most Scandalous Proposal“Macnamara’s characters are amazingly realistic, the dialogue is believable and the storyline will keep readers avidly turning the pages.”*—Romance Junkies, on A Most Scandalous Proposal* Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.* Views: 41
Alex Caine, a fighter by trade, is drawn into a world he never knew existed - a world he wishes he'd never found. Alex Caine is a martial artist fighting in illegal cage matches. His powerful secret weapon is an unnatural vision that allows him to see his opponents' moves before they know their intentions themselves. An enigmatic Englishman, Patrick Welby, approaches Alex after a fight and reveals, 'I know your secret.' Welby shows Alex how to unleash a breathtaking realm of magic and power, drawing him into a mind-bending adventure beyond his control. And control is something Alex values above all else... A cursed grimoire binds Alex to Uthentia, a chaotic Fey godling, who leads him towards chaos and murder, an urge Alex finds harder and harder to resist. Befriended by Silhouette, a monstrous Kin beauty, Alex sets out to recover the only things that will free him - the shards of the Darak. But that powerful stone also has the potential to unleash a catastrophe which could mean the end of the world as we know it. Views: 41
In
the second novel in Bronwen Evans’s sexy new Disgraced Lords series, two very
independent souls find themselves fighting to resist a deepening passion.
When Beatrice Hennessey sets out to
confront Lord Coldhurst, the notorious rogue who killed her brother in a duel,
her intent is to save her family from destitution. She’s determined to
blackmail the man into a loveless marriage. She’ll make the wealthy Lord
Coldhurst pay for the rest of his life. But while greeting his ship, Beatrice
takes a tumble into the Thames—only to be fished out by a pair of strong
masculine arms that tempt her to stay locked in their heated embrace forever.
That is, until she realizes those arms belong to Sebastian Hawkestone, Lord
Coldhurst himself.
The little drowned mermaid has an
interesting proposition indeed; one that Sebastian is surprised to find quite
agreeable. Although he’s had women more beautiful, she is pleasing to
the eye, and besides, it’s time he fathered an heir. Beatrice promises to be
the ideal wife; a woman who hates him with an all-consuming passion is far too
sensible to expect romance. However, it isn’t long before Sebastian’s plan for
a marriage of convenience unravels, and he’s caught up in the exhilarating
undertow of seduction.
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A sexy category romance from Entangled’s Brazen imprint…He’ll own her from the very first touch.Julie Piper and Reed Lawson have nothing in common. She’s a people-pleasing sorority girl hiding behind her perfect mask. He’s a take-no-prisoners SWAT commander who isolates himself from the world. But when they’re forced together at their friends’ posh destination wedding, one thing is clear—Reed wants Julie more than he wants his next breath. Which is why he’s not about to stand by when she’s dared to seduce another man.Julie wants neat, tidy sex, so she could get back to what she does best—making everybody else happy. She never expected to slip into a dark bedroom and have her mind blown by rough, demanding hands, and a sinfully filthy mouth—neither of which belong to the best man. One night should have been all Reed needed to get the blond temptress out of his system, but when one taste is nowhere near enough, he’ll be forced confront the effects of his hellish past. One that may push Julie away forever...just when he realizes he can't live without her. Views: 41
A new love and a new life. Drake left Chicago with little more than the clothes on his back to be with his girlfriend Lacey. Though he has no regrets, he sometimes wonders if his time spent in Paris has put his life on hold. He's overworked and underpaid at his dead-end job, and his employer sees him as expendable. His bright light at the end of the day is Lacey, but he finds himself slowly falling into the shadow of her newly-acquired fame. The city of love has found their new starlet in Lacey, but Drake is simply the man by her side. With all good things there comes a price. Lacey has been living the dream. She arrived in Paris with nothing but heartache and loss. Now, she's the rising star of the city's newest opera and dating the man of her dreams. When her performance contract is extended, she must decide if her new life of glitz and glam is what's best for a future with the man she loves--or if it's just what's best for her. Paris brought Drake and Lacey together. But when their hopes for the future begin taking them in different directions, they must a find common ground or risk a line dividing them that may prove to be insurmountable. Views: 41
