Title: Heated Rivalry
Description: **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-fiancée 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. .
Subjects: Fiction, african american, romance, Man-woman relationships, fiction, African American advertising agencies, Dating (Social customs), Fiction, Fiction, romance, african american & black, Romance
People: Valerie Parker, Steven Crennell