When desire meets physical boundaries, it’s time to get a little creative… Cassie Tucker is no stranger to deadlines, so when she gets assigned to a new project at the last minute, she knows the drill. It’s not until she discovers who the project leader is that she gets worried. The man is a legend in both the IT department and in the looks department. Like, seriously, he’s ridiculously gorgeous. There’s a reason the women at her firm have dubbed him The West Coast Hottie. Thankfully, he’s hundreds of miles away, so any ogling of her new boss will be masked by filters and slow internet connections. Ian Cope is thrilled to be working with Cassie. Not only is she talented and smart, but there’s something about her that he’s never been able to ignore. If they worked in the same town, there’s no doubt he would’ve asked her out a long time ago, so getting put on the same project is a small victory he’ll gladly take. Then he learns the truth behind this assignment, and all his excitement crashes. Find a way to justify closing Cassie’s office while denying his attraction to her? Talk about a dream turning into a nightmare! There’s no way this is going to end well, especially when he crosses that line from professional to hot-and-heavy personal. Ian and Cassie embark on a sensual path, learning the hard way just how cutthroat business can be …especially when it’s mixed with forbidden pleasure.

From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together

No one likes being played… FBI agent Shelby Landry knows what it means to be a team player. She reluctantly investigated the Bang Shift out of duty, but the government now needs her in a way that doesn’t involve torque wrenches or transmissions. The fed's mark? Mason Showalter, a newly promoted executive who is the key to unlocking this case. The FBI knows this businessman's dark side extends beyond the boardroom into the bedroom, and it’s his sexual appetite that’ll be used to their advantage...at Shelby’s expense. Mason Showalter is the type to always chase the thrill, no matter the cost. He’s a new senior vice president of capital management and part owner of an exclusive club, yet he still isn't satisfied. When he meets Shelby, he’s immediately drawn to her, curious if the beautiful woman will present the real challenge he craves. He’ll play with her and put her to the test, but he isn’t prepared when she rocks his world in more ways than one. What starts out as an assignment becomes a shocking path of self-discovery rooted in unbridled passion and deceit so deep that no one is prepared when secrets come out. It’s easy to forget who’s playing by the rules, and who’s being played. *** A steamy contemporary, full-length romantic suspense. This is a standalone book but should be read in series order for best enjoyment.***

Emma From the moment I met Grayson Cole, I knew he was someone I wanted to let in my panties and maybe, even in my heart. One night, one sexy-as-sin kiss, and several drinks later, our incredible evening turns into a disaster and I'm apologizing for the vomit spatter on his fancy, black shoes. I never thought I'd see him again after that, no matter how many nights I spent wishing I would. Until a month later, he waltzes into my office as-MY NEW, HOT BOSS. I'm so screwed. Grayson From the moment Emma Williams crashed into me I had only one thought - just this night. That's all I wanted. That's all I needed. But fate had a different plan; I didn't expect to ever see that brunette beauty again, no matter how many nights I spent wishing I would. Until a month later, I'm introducing myself as her new Boss. Now the smart, gorgeous vixen is challenging me at every opportunity and my desire to have her has me working for her affections like I've never done before. What is this woman doing to me? Not only am I her Boss, but I don't do feelings. There's only one way I see this ending. I'm so screwed.