Previously published (2012) Ellora's Cave. After a disastrous blind date leaves Alexis stranded, she hits up a handsome stranger in the restaurant for his cell phone. She connects to more than the cab company. One look from him has her pulse racing and other notable body parts standing at attention. Their instant chemistry has her night making a turn for the better.A Warrior of Anubis since 1920, Konner finds the loneliness of his life getting to him. And being celibate for the last five years certainly isn't helping matters any. But the sexy damsel in distress stirs passions long buried. He has to have her-in his life and in his bed. She's everything he's ever wanted in his long existence. But the nature of who he is could end this love affair before he has a chance at forever.