Heated Rivalry — Patricia Sargeant

She Wants What He's Got...

Valerie Parker is desperate to win the affection of her emotionally distant father and land a promotion at his advertising firm. Her biggest obstacle is junior partner Steven Crennell, a dazzling former NBA star who scores all the big accounts. But Valerie's attempt to outshine her charismatic rival unexpectedly leads her straight into his arms...

And She's Everything He Needs...

Steven hopes to dispel the playboy stereotype left in the wake of his NBA career. Between battling his ex-fiancee and focusing on his work, finding his soul mate isn't on the agenda...until he meets his match in Valerie. And when competition leads to explosive passion, he learns that the game of life -- and love -- involve a very different set of rules...