Her Favorite Rival

Her Favorite Rival
Author: Sarah Mayberry
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2013-09-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0373718721

A new meaning for office politics Audrey Mathews has worked hard to get here. Now she's up for a promotion and nothing will stand in her way—including Zach Black. He's hot, smart and the competition. When they're assigned to the same project, she's shocked at how much she actually likes about him…and how much she misjudged him. Before long Audrey is seriously falling for Zach—and indulging in an affair that's against company policy. And the stakes rise when it's clear only one of them can get ahead. So where do they draw the line between competition and love? Especially when she doesn't want to lose either the promotion or the guy….

Rival

Rival
Author: Penelope Douglas
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2014-08-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0698180895

From the BookTok sensation and New York Times bestselling author of Bully and Falls Boys comes the third novel in the Fall Away series. Two estranged teenagers play games that push the boundaries between love and war.... For the two years she was away at boarding school, Madoc had no word from Fallon. Back when they lived in the same house, she used to cut him down during the day and then leave her door open for him at night. Now he's ready to beat her at her own game.... Fallon can tell that Madoc still wants her, even if he acts like he's better than her. But she won't be scared away. Or pushed down. She'll call his bluff and fight back. That's what he wants right? As long as she keeps her guard up, he'll never know how much he affects her....

Rival Magic

Rival Magic
Author: Deva Fagan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2021-04-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534439064

Apprentice wizards Antonia and Moppe must set aside their rivalry and unite their opposing skill sets to save Master Betrys, their island nation, and themselves.

The Rivals

The Rivals
Author: Vi Keeland
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-10-26
Genre:
ISBN: 9781959827009

Her Best Friend

Her Best Friend
Author: Sarah Mayberry
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2014-03-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1460334299

Will it be friendship or romance? What's a girl to do when she's secretly in love with a friend and he's married to someone else? She gets over it. That's what Amy Parker has done. Rather than lose her best bud Quinn Whitfield with an ill-timed, crazy confession of affection, she's taken the smart route. She's eased away from him. Just enough to get past the unrequited bits. And you know, it's working. Until the day Quinn announces he's now single. That's right. He's single. And he wants to hang out. With her. Get reconnected the way they used to be. Oh, this is so not good for Amy's equilibrium. Daily doses of Quinn remind her of everything she loves about him. But if he's free…and she's free…well, maybe the time has come for one of those crazy confessions.

Fantasy Sports and the Changing Sports Media Industry

Fantasy Sports and the Changing Sports Media Industry
Author: Nicholas David Bowman
Publisher: Lexington Books
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2016-03-17
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1498504892

This edited collection examines how fantasy sports play has established a prominent and promising foothold in the larger sports ecology. Often considered an isolated activity for the hardcore sports fan, fantasy sports play have since been incorporated into sports broadcasting and editorial coverage, sports marketing and promotions, and even into the very sports themselves with athletes and teams using the activities to draw fans further into the sports experience. This edited collection invites leading scholars and sports professionals from several different fields to share historical and emerging perspectives on the importance of fantasy sports as an artifact of theoretical and empirical importance to larger issues of sport and society. \

Rivalry in Sport

Rivalry in Sport
Author: Cody T. Havard
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2020-07-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030474550

This book focuses on how rivalry influences fan perceptions and behaviors, the role of organizations to responsibly promote rivalries, and discusses how to decrease negative and group-member deviance surrounding sport rivalry. Rivalry is a phenomenon that helps organizations and participants increase their output while also engaging fans. The author argues that the goal of rivalry should be to increase engagement and interest in the product without stepping over a sometimes invisible line resulting in fan or group member negativity, deviance, and violence. Through the introduction of two scales that specifically measure how group members react to out-groups in the sport setting, this book offers scholars deeper insights into what rivalry means and how it can be used to responsibly promote the sport product.

Understanding Rivalry and Its Influence on Sports Fans

Understanding Rivalry and Its Influence on Sports Fans
Author: Havard, Cody T.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2019-03-29
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 152258126X

While rivalries are a key aspect of the sports world, they are not well understood. It is essential to study how rivalries influence fan behavior in order to predict and identify their effect on social interaction, consumer behavior, and the entertainment industry. Understanding Rivalry and Its Influence on Sports Fans is an essential reference source that discusses what causes and influences rivalry, as well as how it impacts sport fans. Featuring research on topics such as bracketed morality, competitive sports, and social identity, this book is ideally designed for academics, students, and researchers studying the rivalry phenomenon across such disciplines as psychology, sociology, political science, sport and entertainment, consumer behavior, and marketing.

The Rival

The Rival
Author: Kendall Ryan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2021-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781952036057

Dump my cheating ex? Check. Land an amazing job with Boston's professional hockey franchise? Check. Fall stupidly in love with hockey's favorite bad boy? Ugh. After wasting years of my life with the wrong person, I told myself all I wanted was a little no-strings fun. Enter Alex Braun-the wealthy, handsome, and notorious playboy who is equal parts charming, and dangerous as hell to my wounded heart. After enduring a very public breakup of his own, the sexy player doesn't want to be anyone's forever. Too bad he barreled his way into my heart, instead of just my bed. But this professional athlete knows a thing or two about competing, and he won't let go so easily. Warning: This romance contains one grumpy, emotionally damaged, but gorgeous-as-hell hockey player, and a whip-smart, hardworking heroine who has never quite fit in. It should only be read by those who like their men brawny and their romances red-hot!

Exploring the Rise of Fandom in Contemporary Consumer Culture

Exploring the Rise of Fandom in Contemporary Consumer Culture
Author: Lu Wang, Cheng
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2017-10-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522532218

Every company wants their business to have a strong, loyal following, but achieving this feat can be a challenge. Examining the growth of fandom popularity in modern culture can provide insights into consumer trends and patterns. Exploring the Rise of Fandom in Contemporary Consumer Culture is an innovative scholarly resource that offers an in-depth discussion on the soaring popularity of fan communities and how these followers serve a larger purpose in a consumer-driven society. Highlighting applicable topics that include brand loyalty, fan perceptions, social media, and virtual realities, this publication is ideal for business managers, academicians, students, professionals, and researchers that are interested in learning more about how fan behavior can impact the economic environment.