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Principal Tyler Chase and his team of staff members have worked hard to transform Perceptions High from a non-performing school to the top secondary school on the Caribbean island of Picture Cay. When a series of baffling incidents threatens the safety of various people associated with the school, as well as the staff’s professional reputation, Principal Chase realizes that unraveling the mystery surrounding the motive behind the incidents will be a key factor in identifying and exposing whoever is responsible.

Claire begins her career at the Beltner Manufacturing Company with a secret. Then, as her role in the firm’s development progresses, she finds herself balancing her work life with her feelings for Ryan, feelings that he shares, feelings that they have to keep private because of their respective posts within the organization.

When an unknown adversary continues to threaten the company’s chance for growth, Claire is glad to have Ryan’s expertise and support. However, Ryan has secrets of his own, secrets that have the potential of causing serious ripples in their professional and personal lives. As the hidden parts of his life gradually come to light, this potential is realized, and the bond that both he and Claire share is threatened, to the point that she ultimately has to decide if their chance for a relationship can survive.

Arlene and Peter’s relationship is being tested by her betrayal of him. Still, what he feels for her transcends this, and his persistence in being there for her finally helps her to overcome her guilt and allow them another chance to build on what they have. It is not an easy path, but with the help of friends and family along the way, and some amusing incidents to ease the stress of it all, their bond grows even stronger.

As it turns out, they will need this strength to take them through an extraordinary discovery that begins with a cousin’s search of Arlene’s aunt’s jewelry box; a discovery that propels both her and Peter onto a journey into the past…and toward an unexpected future.

Cover, Open Secrets, Lucille Skelton

The high school romance between Marcus Strong and Verna North holds much promise …until a scandal and the resulting tide of gossip separates them. With Verna receiving the brunt of the effect of the wagging tongues, she leaves after graduation, not to return for any substantial amount of time until the next ten years. Marc lives away from their Caribbean hometown island of Grand Pinnacle during this time also.

However, as Verna returns to help with her brother Ryan’s wedding, Marc, for business reasons, returns also. They meet again at a board meeting at the local university, Grand Pinnacle U. Each is there in a professional capacity, but the chance for connection begins again…with challenges.

These include conflict at Gentles & Worth, the finance and accounting firm where Verna works. This itself also involves reintroduction to a former high school rival for Marc’s affection, now a client of the firm. Then there is the quest that has been set for Marc, now a landscape architect, by a client to solve. The rewards of accomplishment are high, as achievement will yield much benefit for the Sustained Land Use Association that the client chairs, and for Grand Pinnacle U. also.

For both Marc and Verna, obtaining resolution of their respective tasks means working without discovery…having the courage and wit to find the answers…and being careful to preserve relationships along the way…including another chance for their own.

Who is the promotable employee? Yes, who is this person? Is he someone who feels that he has something more than the superficial to offer? Is she the employee who always has a moving vision of not only where the organization is going, but where she will fit into it? Is he the one who forms the key relationships to get noticed in the right ways at the right times? Yes, he or she is. These characteristics and others in this guide help to explain who this person is.

This employee is extraordinary. She grows. Everyday. And learns. All the time. He is ahead of the game, and manages to do so without burning out. She can be in control without being domineering, or can be led without being a pushover. He is an expert, and is self-assuredly so, without being arrogant. So just who is this person? This person is you.

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