Valentine's Day 2013, February 2013

This first title from rising romance star James features two Chicago lawyers competing for one partner promotion. Though they have tried to outdo each other for years, they are now assigned to work together on a multimillion dollar case. The stakes raised, Payton and J.D. are not above light sabotage, from spilled coffee on suits to embarrassing secrets revealed. Tension and chemistry build as the opposites find common ground and attraction. The setup may be an old story, but this has fresh pacing and snappy dialogue. Characters are smart and relatable. Readers will be looking for her other titles.