After one fake kiss, she's crushing on the sexy CEO–again! Only from USA TODAY bestselling author Anna DePalo! Teacher Marisa Danieli needs a headliner for her school fund–raiser. Her best bet? Cole Serenghetti, former star hockey player turned CEO of his family's construction empire. Sure, she had a disastrous high school crush on the guy, but business is business... Until it turns into funny business–and posing as a couple. This time, the feelings are red–hot and made worse by the fact that Marisa's ex–fiancé is dating Cole's ex–girlfriend! Is Marisa's fund–raiser coup about to backfire, or is this second chance with the CEO the real deal?

One scorching night I'll never forget.One life-changing secret I have to keep.The big deal I need to land.All roads lead back to him.My dad needed the deal with Duncan's company.But dad got sick, and I took over, ready to seal it.Face to face with Duncan in a boardroom, We fought the attraction as long as we could.One hot night we gave in. We blew the deal all to hell.I had to leave Chicago. I didn't look back.Five years later, I need his help.A deal with his company will save my father's legacy.If can pull this off and keep my feelings out of it.Forget the history... our short but sweet past...Duncan and I can work together, start over as friends and colleagues.But the sparks are still there, flashing ever so brightly.We fit together. It's so easy but so hard, and feels so right but so wrong.Everything seems so perfectly imperfect.Until he learns about the secret I've kept.My shy little girl with Duncan's eyes

Tens of millions of people in the U.S. with criminal records are highly talented, reliable, and eager to work. Implement these second chance hiring practices to give your company a significant competitive advantage over those that do not. Researched, tested, and written by the chief investment strategist of one of the country’s leading business banks, Jeffrey Korzenik includes dozens of examples of businesses that have successfully implemented the second chance hiring practices outlined in this book. Korzenik shows those companies that have learned to go beyond the label and to evaluate the qualities of the individual applicant have tapped into an often-overlooked source of loyal and productive talent. In Untapped Talent, you will: Understand what goes into a successful second chance hire, from the support that will be needed internally to the resources that are available from outside agencies. Learn how businesses from a variety of industries have instituted successful second chance hiring programs and how this has positively impacted their culture and bottom line. Gain practical onboarding and coaching strategies that will help ensure a smooth transition and a productive, happy new employee. Acquire relevant knowledge of the criminal justice system to provide context in identifying the potential of second chance hiring. Your path to a loyal, engaged, and productive workforce starts with the clear competitive advantage you’ll gain by implementing the second-chance hiring practices within Untapped Talent.

There’s nothing quite like being trapped with the one man you can’t stand... Caitlyn Brooks can’t believe her luck when her biggest rival turns up at an out of town conference she’s attending. CEO of the company threatening to take hers down, she wants nothing to do with Damien Reid or his billions. But the man behind the boardroom is so much more than she imagined. Damien can barely believe it when Caitlyn shows up at the conference reception. He has no desire to spend a moment longer with the headstrong woman than he has to. Except he can’t seem to stop his eyes from following her or the unnerving need to ruffle her perfect feathers. When teasing turns to touching, he’s not sure if it’s the best or worst mistake of his life. There’s no denying their companies are on a collision course and their hearts might not survive the fallout. Each book in the The Billionaire's Second Chance series is STANDALONE: * A Baby for the Billionaire * Giving up the Boss * Catching the CEO

Let Go of the Past--Embrace Your Second Chance You have a destiny. You may have lost sight of it, opened a wrong door, taken a misleading path, but it's there--you haven't missed your chance! Yet it can be hard to see, hard to find, when the only things in front of you are challenging circumstances, lost opportunities, or overwhelming obstacles. But there is hope! With warmth and insight, Pat Smith shares the truths she and other women have learned on their own journeys from heartache to hope. She encourages and empowers you to recommit to the destiny God has for you in life, love, work, and faith. She also shows how to let go of what's holding you back, reinvent yourself, and rediscover your purpose and joy. There is a second chance waiting for you--it's time to celebrate your new life!

It only took one rowdy night with his brothers to flip Griffin's world upside down. One unlucky encounter saddled them with a family curse and the promise of doomed relationships. Word spread quickly, and rumors about that night made them the most eligible yet untouchable bachelors in Port Snow, Maine. Then Ren Winters, the new girl in town, crashed into his life. Her thirst for a fresh start gave Griffin hope that maybe, just maybe, he could have one, too. Everyone wishes for that second chance ... -- adapted from back cover

Kenneth Stark. Billionaire CEO. Sexy Single Dad.At least, that's what they want to see.I don't tell anyone it's all falling apart.My little girl needs more than my divided attention - we both do.Someone to make us a family again.But with my billion dollar fortune, I can't trust anyone I date.Except maybe the one girl who wants nothing to do with me at all.Jessica Reynolds.Ten years ago, I broke her heart...Now she's back. My new secretary.The same sexy curves, sparkling humor and gorgeous smile...with a new distrust in her eyes.I guess she's not over what happened all those years ago.The more I see of her...the more I think I'm not either.It's a bad idea. She's hurt and scared, with her own problems. I've got my daughter to think of - and a damn harassment lawsuit to deal with. This isn't the time to be fantasizing about my new secretary. But then I see her with my little girl. Laughing and playing together. Everything I've always wanted.And none of that matters anymore.I want her back.I want a family. And I always get what I want.I made a mistake all those years ago.Now, I'll do whatever it takes to win her back.And this time, I won't let anything get in our way. Single Dad CEO is a full length standalone romance with no cheating or cliffhangers - and a guaranteed HEA!

The secret is out: he's a father! Crashing his half-sister's wedding, Ross De Courtney is in for a shock. His gaze is quickly drawn to unforgettable Carmel O'Riordan -- And to the child who looks undeniably like him! Then Carmel drops an ultimatum: be a father to their son or disappear. Forever changed by the loss of his mother, lone-wolf Ross made sure that children would never be in his future. He always believed he wasn't capable of the love Carmel and their child deserve. Even their extraordinary connection isn't enough to change that...is it?

After one fake kiss, she’s crushing on the sexy hockey star—again! First in the Serenghetti Brothers series from the USA Today–bestselling author. First Place Winner of the NECRWA Readers’ Choice Award for Short Contemporary Teacher Marisa Danieli needs a headliner for her school fundraiser. Her best bet? Cole Serenghetti, former star hockey player turned CEO of his family’s construction empire. Sure, she had a disastrous high school crush on the guy, but business is business . . . Until it turns into funny business—and posing as a couple. This time, the feelings are red-hot and made worse by the fact that Marisa’s ex-fiancé is dating Cole’s ex-girlfriend! Is Marisa’s fundraiser coup about to backfire, or is this second chance with the CEO the real deal? “This novel is the first in a series focusing on the hunky Serenghetti brothers, so romance readers should get ready for some steamy adventures, as these siblings are addicted to adrenaline and have sharp eyes for the ladies.” —Library Journal (starred review) “This is definitely one to pick up . . . just so you can enjoy the amazingness.” —Harlequin Junkie “An intriguing reunion romance that I highly recommend. More Serenghetti family stories are coming, and I can’t wait.” —Romance Reviews Today