Workplace English

Dr. Eric Bradley left small-town Clover Creek, Tennessee, to follow his dreams. But when his father is hospitalized after a stroke, Eric must fill in as the town doctor. He's more at home in a medical research lab, though, with test tubes and microscopes, not listening to patients brag about their grandkids or ask him where he's been for the last ten years. Without Holly Ransom, the receptionist, to keep things running smoothly, he wouldn't survive. And seeing her every day is an unexpected upside.

REED After years in stifling corporate architecture, Reed Berry is chasing his dream in Fairwick Falls: opening a cozy bookstore. His plan? Design a bookstore that sparks wonder to honor his late grandfather. The hitch? Pearl Bishop—his new assistant, and the human embodiment of a "Do Not...

Trey Devereaux is out to prove her corporate mettle to her skeptical father. When she sees a chance to take control of Devereaux Inc. from her estranged grandfather, she pounces. But Jeremiah Benton, his second-in-command, is fiercely protective of the Devereaux patriarch...and absolutely enticing. The intensity of their attraction overwhelms her defenses, and Trey even finds herself warming to her grandfather under Jeremiah’s influence. Can Trey maintain her resolve, or is Jeremiah winning this high-stakes merger? The fate of a billion-dollar Brooklyn legacy lies in the balance....

What happens when a cocky surgeon bosses around a sassy nurse? She hands him a dose of the cold shoulder. After the death of my brother, I couldn’t bear to work in the very halls of the hospital where he died. Seeking a fresh start, I accept a position in the emergency room of a new hospital, in a desperate attempt to piece my life together again.

Surrounded by incompetence? Feeling like you’re trapped in a never-ending meeting with clueless coworkers? Welcome to the survival guide you didn’t know you desperately needed. For anyone navigating today’s chaotic workplace filled with baffling decisions, endless meetings, and maddening mediocrity, How to Work with Stupid People offers a practical, witty, and research-backed blueprint to protect your sanity — and your career. Drawing on 30 years of experience inside corporate madhouses, JS Paxton unpacks the psychology of irrational behavior and gives you tactical strategies to ...

At 17, Charlee Jensen packed her bags and left her beloved hometown of Loveland, swearing she would never have anything to do with the men that left her heartbroken: her father, the man who taught her heroes can fall; and Ryan Carter, her much older neighbor and teenage crush.

I'm Mila Banks, the ultimate jinx. Not just in theory—I've got a track record. Seven weddings, seven disasters. Everything from a groom with a concussion to an attack of red ants (a long story) has happened because of me. So, when my bestie, Nadia, insists on making me her maid of honor, I can't help but try to find a way out of it. To make matters more complicated, my boss, Grayson Manning, is going to be the best man. Did I mention I'm head over heels for him?

He was supposed to be my fake work husband, off-limits and safely engaged. Then the hospital hallways started feeling too small for our undeniable heat. Dr. Raymond Ellis is brilliant, dominant, and completely off-limits. For years, our playful flirting was just a harmless game to survive chaotic trauma shifts. But when his gaze lingers a second too long, the line between fantasy and reality blurs. I refuse to be any man's dirty secret or late-night rebound. If Raymond wants me, he has to choose between his polished, perfect life and the raw, explosive passion burning between us. When the ...

A decade ago, a tragic surgery forever altered the lives of Dr. Jackie Stone and Sarah Taylor. Haunted by the loss of that patient, Dr. Stone has since immersed herself in her work, believing that if she stays busy, she can escape the pain of her past. Sarah Taylor, now a determined intern at Manhattan's prestigious Watson Memorial Hospital, finds herself under the supervision of the very doctor who was present during her brother's ill-fated surgery ten years ago.

When the sirens go off, the fun starts… Best friends Jonathon and Robert have shared everything since they first met in kindergarten…toys, an apartment, and now, a woman. The duo has loved their coworker Claudia from afar for years now, but they’ve always been afraid to approach her. She’s beautiful, private, and completely professional. She seems to hate both of them, at least until the day they’re trapped alone together in a tornado shelter… Everyone else was smart enough to head home before the storms came, but when Claudia, Jonathon, and Robert stay at work to finish an ...

One reckless night. One impossible mistake. One woman she should never want. Dr. Erin Walsh has worked too hard to risk her reputation. As a respected consultant in a high-pressure A&E department, she’s known for control, discipline, and always doing the right thing. Until one anonymous night with a stranger leaves her shaken — and wanting more. Nurse Sam Khan is new to the department and determined to prove herself. She didn’t plan on recognising the woman who stole her breath… standing at the front of morning handover. Now they have to work side by side. Stolen glances turn into ...

Workplace English Stories – English–Arabic Short Real-Life Stories to Use English Confidently at Work Do you understand English, but feel nervous using it at work? In meetings. In emails. In interviews. With your manager or coworkers. You are not bad at English. You just learned it the hard way. Learn English the Practical Way — Through Real Stories Workplace English Stories is a bilingual English–Arabic book created especially for Arabic speakers who want to use English confidently in real work situations. You will learn through: Short, easy-to-read stories Real-life workplace ...

A hockey star’s mission: fix his new team. The problem? He’s falling for the coach’s off-limits daughter in this spicy, heartfelt romance from Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Lauren Landish. NHL defenseman Dominic Lee is traded mid-season with one job: save a...

All of this is fake. The expensive dates, the luxury vacations, the smoldering kisses… No way am I catching feelings for my fake, billionaire boyfriend. Nope... No way. --♥-- Five years. That’s how much time I wasted tied down to my narcissistic, cheating ex. When my brother asks me to help launch his new tech company, I jump at the chance for a fresh start. Forget men. Forget romance. My family and career are all I care about. Then, I run into my brother’s new investor at the launch party. Literally. Immediately, the tall, dark, and handsome billionaire is annoyed. Apparently, ...

A campaign in LA unlocks more than ambition and soon they realize they don't hate each other as much as they thought... or do they? Rachael Lancaster thought she had it all figured out--leaving her small hometown behind to chase big dreams in San Francisco. But when she arrives to find her long distance boyfriend cheating, she's left heartbroken, rain soaked, and stuck in a city she barely knows. Her fresh start comes with strings attached: a demanding new job, and a roommate who also happens to be her boss. Valerie Vanderbilt is as polished as she is intimidating, a woman who doesn't ...

"A masterfully crafted psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page!" What happens when your coworker becomes your worst nightmare? Shelby Lane thought she knew her colleagues at Meridian Health Marketing. She was wrong. When mysterious incidents begin targeting Shelby—missing keys, corrupted files, cancelled medical appointments—she realizes someone wants to destroy her career... and her life. Perfect for fans of: - Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects - Ruth Ware's psychological suspense - Anyone who loved "The Silent Patient" 230 pages of edge-of-your-seat ...

When Detective Striker Rivera finds a pregnant woman collapsed at a Chicago bus stop, he never expects her to become his whole world. Naomi Carter has lost everything: her job, her apartment, and any illusions about the man who abandoned her when she needed him most. Five months pregnant and homeless, she's one bad day away from giving up entirely. Until a stranger with kind eyes and an unshakeable sense of duty offers her a lifeline she never asked for...

Colleges and universities rarely establish working conditions and cultures that prioritize employee well-being. During the pandemic, many staff and faculty members questioned their careers in higher education. Because of this mindset, leaders in higher education must rethink their approaches to attracting, growing, and retaining talent. In The Caring University, Kevin R. McClure describes six organizational changes to create a university dedicated to creating working conditions and cultures in which all employees can flourish.

A high-heat, enemies-to-lovers why-choose romance. Enemies to Lovers + Forced Proximity + Reverse Harem + Workplace Power Dynamics I got fired for telling the truth. Turns out the three billionaires who fired me found out how much they need me. And as hard as it is to admit, I really need the job. That means going back to work for the men who destroyed my career. My conditions are simple: A ninety-day contract. A big bonus on day ninety. Enough money to fix the problem ruining my life. And they stay out of my way. Turns out billionaires aren't very good at taking orders. Vance is commanding...

Dear Grumpy Horrible Boss, You suck as a lawyer. I don't even know how you passed the bar. Or how you sleep at night taking clients like Jack Whittington. Just in case you didn't know, you can't fire me just because I have a part-time job working bachelor parties. What I do on the weekend is none of your business and not a part of my employment contract. If I want to go back to wearing coconut bikinis and popping out of cakes, I can. As soon as I get my big break as an actress, I will be leaving your employ. I am literally counting down the days.