Cory McCrae, a charming hunk yet socially awkward finance guru, clashes with Rylee Palmer, a brilliant rival. This sparks an intense, steamy romance amid fierce rivalry and a scandal threatening their passionate connection.

Meet Cory McCrae: charming, socially awkward, and co-owner of the established Palo Alto finance firm Gracen & McCrae. Enter Rylee Palmer, the brilliant, enigmatic head of the new game-changer in town, Palmer Money Management. Their paths cross at a masquerade ball, igniting an instant spark and off-the-charts chemistry. Yet beneath their masks of anonymity lies a brewing rivalry that threatens to turn any potential romance dead on arrival.

As the competition intensifies, Cory battles to retain his clients while wrestling with a baffling, all-consuming desire for the very woman who stands as his most formidable business adversary.

Simultaneously, Rylee navigates the complexities of expanding her company, dealing with her intensely fiery yet perplexing feelings for Cory.

But just when you think you've unraveled this love story, a scandalous twist strikes. Accusations fly, deep-seated secrets come undone, and Cory and Rylee find themselves in a web of domination, jealous schemes, and a romance as unpredictable as it is steamy.

"Rival Desires," M. S. Parker's latest novel in the Scottish Billionaires series, is a steamy tale of desire where the biggest deals are sealed--not only in the boardroom--but also in the bedroom.