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I hope everyone is well and enjoying the summer!

What summer plans do you have?

I’ve recently returned from the annual Readers & Authors Get Together hosted by New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster, USA Today bestselling author Dianne Castell and bookseller extraordinaire Linda Keller of the Streets of West Chester (Ohio) Barnes & Noble. I think it’s safe to say a good time was had by all. A good time was definitely had by yours truly. I caught up with some friends; finally met some online friends in person, which is always a treat; and met some new people with whom I’d very much love to keep in touch.

The rest of June is going to be hectic as I wrap up my next contemporary release (details to come) and a romantic suspense proposal (keep your fingers crossed). Once I turn in the contemporary, I hope to take a vacation with my husband. I also plan to visit my family before the summer’s over.

That’s it for now. Catch me up with your news when you have a moment. But, before I wish you well, I’d like to call your attention to the Heated Rivalry book video embedded below. Take a look and let me know what you think.

Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, happy reading!

Patricia

Heated Rivalry
A Kensington Publishing mass market paperback
Contemporary romance
ISBN-10: 075823144X
ISBN-13: 9780758231444
$6.99 US

He knows how to win her surrender

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.

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Heated Rivalry excerpt:

“You’re mistaken.” Steven paced toward Valerie. “I’m not suggesting we exchange accounts. They’re both mine. But I’m willing to give one to you.”

Valerie arched a brow. “Your generosity leaves me breathless.”

Interesting choice of words. Steven’s gaze dipped to her lips. Their natural color made him wonder if she wore lipstick. Perhaps he could tell with a taste. “I thought you wanted a promotion?”

“I do. But on my merit, based on what I’ve worked for. Not because I’m serving as a shield between you and your fiancée.”

That stung. “My ex-fiancée. And I’m not asking for a shield. I think it would be less awkward – for the firm – if you took the account.”

“Your discomfort isn’t going to keep me up at night. But if your conscience wakes up and decides to give me back my account, call me.”

She slipped past him again, this time back to her conversation table. Right back to where they’d started. Just then, in his peripheral vision, Steven noticed Traci through the glass wall of Valerie’s office, frowning at Valerie with a mixture of hostility and curiosity. A plan to free himself from his dilemma sprang to mind. Steven didn’t stop to think. He didn’t measure the pros and cons. He had to act now or lose the momentum of this fast break.

He reached out, curving an arm around Valerie’s slender waist and stepping closer to her. Her dark eyes flared wide. Her moist lips parted as though she was about to speak. Without hesitation or warning, Steven lowered his head and sealed her mouth with his own.