When Jasper Ramsey, the sixth Duke of Wexcombe, demands a meeting with his London wharf tenant L.K. Russell, there is only one problem—L.K. Russell is a woman. Set in early 19th century England, the story of Louisa and Jasper highlights the emerging revolutionary concepts of women’s rights and independence, an uncommon twist to the Regency Era romance genre. Louisa operates a successful import/export business from her estate in Sussex; Jasper is a wealthy peer, driven by duty and used to having his own way. At their first calamitous meeting there is little upon which their heads agree—their hearts, however, are another matter. Jasper is smitten, despite his best efforts to avoid romantic entanglement. Louisa knows that giving in to her growing desire will compromise her reputation. Further, marriage would jeopardize her business interests and her inheritance. Nevertheless, the couple hesitantly embark on a romantic romp which includes a battle of the sexes disguised as a fishing competition, an impromptu poetry recital, and a dunk in the muddy Thames as a means of revenge. Their family and friends are cheering them on. But will Louisa risk her independence and follow her heart? And will Jasper finally realize that he is free to choose love over obligation?

This book provides a step-by-step apprach on how to apply business concepts to marriage, such as writing a marital vision statement or a detailed job description for the husband and wife, or how to set up a performance appraisal process and compensation s

Jill Atkinson has it all: a successful business, good friends and the respect of the Atlanta corporate community. But when the lights go down at night, all she has is loneliness. Jill hasn't allowed a man to get close to her since her last relationship ended in betrayal. As the New Year dawns, Jill arrives home to find a fire ripping through her high rise. Grabbing her laptop and racing down the stairs, she runs right into the arms of firefighter Darren Alexander. Darren has had his fill of lying women. His ex-wife lied about her fidelity, but in spite of his distrust of women there is something about Jill that appeals to him. Jill wants to love Darren, but her past stands between them. When the truth comes out, she may lose everything they have built together.

This Workbook accompanies The Business of Love Book and will help you get the most from reading the book. The Workbook includes highlights from the Book along with ALL the activities, questions and detailed worksheets described in the book. In addition, there is extra information about research on how marital satisfaction impacts your commitment to work. The Workbook gives you a detailed step-by-step approach on how to: write a marital vision statement with measurable relationship objectives & complete marital job descriptions. You will learn about funding your marital venture & conducting relationship performance appraisals. You will find out how to brand & market your relationship & how to negotiate a marital compensation and benefits package. In addition, you will learn how to successfully blend separate families through mergers and acquisitions & how to conduct relationship meetings and retreat

Introducing "Business and Love" - a captivating collection of poems that delves into the intricate and nuanced relationship between two of the most fundamental aspects of the human experience. Through the power of language and imagery, this anthology brings together the works of some of the most talented and celebrated poets of our time, exploring the themes of love, affection, emotional attachment, passion, relationship and their complex interplay with the world of business and commerce, with ambition and success. From the joys of new love to the heartbreak of failed relationships, from the cut-throat world of corporate ambition to the quiet beauty of everyday moments, the poems in this anthology offer a compelling and insightful exploration of the human condition in all its complexity. Whether you are a business professional looking to gain new insights into the dynamics of the corporate world, a poetry enthusiast seeking inspiration and connection, or commoners searching for a reference of the meaning of business and love, "Business and Love" is a must-read. So pick up a copy today and experience the transformative power of poetry for yourself.

When Nakeisha’s baby daddy disappeared without paying child support, she figured at least she could finally be over him. But bad turned to worse, and right when she was about to take a much-needed vacation, her boss laid her off. There was nothing to do except chase Colton down in the small town where he grew up. Instead of finding her son’s father, she meets his cousin. Elias might look like her ex’s twin, but he’s on another level of temptation. Elias seems like he’s out of Nakeisha’s reach, but the attraction is mutual. Colton left her and betrayed his family. Can she trust Elias not to do the same? ** interracial romance, clean romance, multicultural romance, contemporary romance, bwwm

Collected here are ten Western short stories by Richard S. Wheeler, the award-winning author who makes storytelling look easy. In “Mugs Birdsong’s Crime Academy,” celebrated criminal Mugs Birdsong decides to found an academy that will instruct lawmen on the ways and means of lawlessness. “The Last Days of Dominic Prince” is the tragic tale of a cattle baron and his final conflict with the forces of political correctness. “Dead Weight” introduces us to a coffin maker who constructs a work of art. And in the title story, two young men in the gold fields of California spend one last night together as one of them confronts his own imminent death. This collection also includes “The Square Reporter,” “A Commercial Proposition,” “The Great Filibuster of 1975,” “The Tinhorn’s Lady,” “Hearts,” and “Looking for Love at a Romance Writers Convention.”

Disillusioned and suffering severe anxiety from the Christchurch earthquakes, Samantha Morgan is on the hunt for a rich husband and a quiet life to save her sanity. She moves to Port Victor, a town with the highest per capita millionaires, in the sweeping South Australian countryside. There she meets Max who doesn't fit her strict criteria, and is torn between her attraction for him and her goals for herself. Max Haydon enjoys farming and keeping a low profile in his small town and has no intention of taking over the family's expansive business ventures. But when his parents hire the beautiful, complicated Samantha to uncover a fraudster, he has to think twice about getting involved. With Samantha kidnapped, time is running out. Can they find love despite their different agendas, or will the risks be too costly for them both?

On June 23rd, 1950, Pavese, Italy's greatest modern writer received the coveted Strega Award for his novel Among Women Only. On August 26th, in a small hotel in his home town of Turin, he took his own life. Shortly before his death, he methodically destroyed all his private papers. His diary is all that remains and for this the contemporary reader can be grateful. Contemporary speculation attributed this tragedy to either an unhappy love aff air with the American film star Constance Dawling or his growing disillusionment with the Italian Communist Party. His Diaries, however, reveal a man whose art was his only means of repressing the specter of suicide which had haunted him since childhood: an obsession that fi nally overwhelmed him. As John Taylor notes, he possessed something much more precious than a political theory: a natural sensitivity to the plight and dignity of common people, be they bums, priests, grape-pickers, gas station attendants, offi ce workers, or anonymous girls picked up on the street (though to women, the author could--as he admitted--be as misogynous as he was aff ectionate). Bitter and incisive, This Business of Living, is both moving and painful to read and stands with James Joyce's Letters and Andre Gide's Journals as one of the great literary testaments of the twentieth century. Cesare Pavese (1908-1950), was educated in Turin. In 1930 he began to contribute essays on American literature to La Cultura, of which he later became editor. In 1935 he was imprisoned for anti-fascist activities. This experience formed the basis of The Political Prisoner. Between 1936 and 1940 nine of his books were published in Italy, these included novels, short stories, poetry and essays. His books have been fi lmed and dramatized, and translated into many languages. John Taylor, a frequent contributor to the Times Literary Supplement, Context, the Yale Review, the Antioch Review, the Michigan Quarterly Review, and Chelsea, has introduced numerous European writers and poets to English readers, often for the first time. Some of his works include The Apocalypse Tapestries, Paths to Contemporary French Literature (Volumes 1 and 2) and Into the Heart of European Poetry.

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Romance and Tragedy of a Widely Known Business Man of New York" by William Ingraham Russell. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.