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A phoenix can only bring about destruction.The Rulers of the Realms Fighting Tag Tournament made Leila Wells embrace her dark side, known as the Phoenix, but its temperamental nature grows uncontrollable. When she almost kills her new detective partner and attacks her closest friend, Leila must get a better hold of herself. A trip to Russia could be what she needs.Danger in the country forces her to live with a team of Spetsnaz and their menacing leader, Dragunov, who also has a dark side-the Dragon. The two dark sides clash continuously, but because of them, Leila and the Russian find connection, understanding. While they grow closer, a devious scheme revolving around her strengthens. A sinister fate lies ahead of them, and they can't escape it.Winner of Literary Titan's Silver Award1st place in 2021 Incipere's CLEAN Adventure category3rd place in 2021 Incipere's Women category

Getting hexy for the holidays!Mischief and mayhem dominate the holiday season for the Savoie sisters of New Orleans. Five sexy stories set in the STAY A SPELL world you don't want to miss.Bewitch You A Merry Christmas: Always the peacemaker, Evie conjures Christmas magic between a hexed hottie and his witchy neighbor, while Mateo and Alpha plan to do whatever it takes to get some alone time with their girl.Rockin' Around The Hexmas Tree: A Dirty Santa gift with a very special hex boosts Devraj and Isadora's sex life from sizzling hot to scorching.Jingle Bell Jock: On New Year's Eve, a new man puts the moves on Charlie. Tired of pining for his best friend, he's ready to move on. Fortunately, JJ's jealousy is just the right ingredient to move them well out of the friend zone.You're A Mean One, Mr. Grim: Her first glimpse of grim reaper Gareth Blackwater evokes a major case of insta-hate in Lavinia. In that same moment, Gareth is hit with insta-lust. Fate is playing with them both, and neither one is happy about it.Jingle Spells: Nico and Violet laugh their way through their first babysitting adventure. But laughter turns to lust when Nico's "dad" vibes tug on Violet's maternal heartstrings.

Canongate to Cannon Shell," a novella included in this book, was the author''s first big story that grew into a fitting title for this entire compilation. It was born out of interest in and a family connection to one of the many casualties of "the war to end all wars." The novella (one of four in the book) brings to life the aftermath of the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin, told through the eyes of Joe Donoghue, a soldier who ends up on a firing squad. Other stories (with a couple of poems thrown in for good measure) follow a Scottish family through generations of military service, a pilot''s last mission, a Japanese soldier''s experiences as he survives World War II, modern situations of ethnic discrimination, a time travelling fantasy and much more! You''ll just have to read the rest to find out!Each of these stories were inspired by the author''s heritage, her passions, and experiences. With an impish grin, she will tell you that the characters themselves spoke to her as she wrote each one.  

Stop being a pushover - it''s time for you to be seen, be heard, and to get what you deserve.Have you spent the better portion of your life physically and mentally unable to strive for what you really want, passively riding the waves as they come?Are you constantly considerate of others'' feelings, having made too many compromises in the past that have left you feeling unfulfilled and empty?You may currently be facing an unsettling internal conflict, wondering how you can assert yourself and express your genuine thoughts, needs, and opinions without being aggressive or disliked by those around you.Your generosity and kindness are indeed a double-edged sword - they may feel like your weaknesses, but you need to realize that they are also two of your most admirable strengths.Only then will you be able to find real balance in your life.Being assertive isn''t synonymous with being aggressive or unfriendly - it is very much possible to be confident and firm all while being polite and kind.True assertiveness, rooted in a real inner desire to build relationships instead of destroying them, is a rare and precious commodity among people nowadays.The mere fact that you''re striving for it shows off your undeniable strength and ability to transform and evolve as a human being.There''s no reason to be held back by discomfort and fear anymore - with the right training, your timid nature will undoubtedly subside, making room for the assertive person you''ve always longed to be.In Assertiveness Training, you will discover:How to recognize the subtle behaviors that have been hindering your path to self-fulfillment, as well as ways to start transforming them into more positive and self-affirming habitsScientifically proven steps to practice self-awareness and emotional control to avoid the most common emotional setbacks barricading the way between you and your assertive selfHow to tackle the anxiety and fear that come from your first attempts at being assertive, making assertiveness second natureA plethora of situation-based tips and tricks that will guide you through the process of knowing exactly what to say and do to let people know that you''re not to be walked overComprehensive guidance on how to be assertive in your workplace to finally get the recognition and respect you deserveHow to find the right balance between passive and aggressive behavior to gain genuine respect from others, untainted by pity or fearA step-by-step action plan, taking you on a transformative journey towards building more confidence that''s rooted in a polite and kind contact with the people around youAnd much more.Assertiveness is not a natural-born trait, but it is a skill that we all can acquire with perseverance and the right kind of guidance.It''s time to stop living your life feeling like a vessel for others to use as they wish.Unlike what you may fear, being assertive isn''t going to cause others any pain or hatred. It will instead create healthy boundaries through which you and your acquaintances can communicate more honestly and freely.If you want to gain the respect and admiration of others for being who you truly are, then scroll up and click the "Buy now with 1-Click" button right now.

Meetings Mayhem! is a showcase for disaster. It is also a tribute to the dedicated meeting and event planners who produce countless flawless programs every year, but then are only remembered by the ones where things go wrong. Terribly wrong. This book is about those stories, all true, and how in the face of adversity and chaos a professional planner will always see it through to the end.The author, a seasoned and veteran international meeting planner, has experienced many of these misadventures herself while planning and executing thousands of programs throughout her extensive career.  But this book contains not only her own personal stories but also those of many other professional planners from her network. Meetings Mayhem! reads like an introduction to real-life planning from the voices of industry pros who have not only been there, done that, experienced it, but also lived-and remained employed-to talk about it and share those experiences. To many of the unsuspecting attendees at these functions as well as to outsiders of the hospitality industry, being a professional meeting planner might seem like an easy, super-fun job. But this book will show readers that, even at its best moments, it can still be a precarious race to a successful end result.   Inside this book you will find:       One entertaining story per chapter      Definitions (shown as footnotes) of industry terminology used both to educate and set the scene as to where and why that particular meeting or event was taking place      Lessons learned after the fact by the planner that was sharing their story and, in some cases, potential ways this bedlam could have been avoided      A comprehensive reference page explaining all the different professional designations listed behind many of the contributing storytellersWritten in humorous, easy to read, stand-alone one story per chapter format, each submission first sets the scene with details about the size and scope of the event before explaining how, when, and why it turned into a fiasco. The highlighted industry terminology and definitions help guide the reader deeper into the journey of "good meeting goes bad." The final designation reference page at the end of this book lends further authority to the impressive accomplishments of many of the contributing storytellers. Learner Outcomes Include:Receiving a true-to-life education about this side of the meetings industry from professionals who actually make a living doing this crazy stuff. Learning about the special skill sets required to be successful in this industry. SPOILER ALERT: patience and being able to think under pressure are high on the list. Laughing and being thoroughly entertained while discovering that, most of the time, even when disaster struck, the show must go on.But this author is also a storyteller who believes in happy endings, which is probably why you will like reading this book. Because, in the end, even though the path can get muddy and ugly, mayhem can be tamed when in the hands of professionals.If you are looking for an introduction to real life meeting and event planning, then this book is it.