A small town plus a romantic fling with a handsome stranger equals fated mates and a second chance at love...

Emily Scarlet's husband left her for his secretary and died in a car accident—all on the same day. Now, six months later, Emily has emerged from her chrysalis of painful memories. And to prove she has what it takes to attract a man, she's determined to experience one perfect night of passion.

Feline shapeshifter Saber Mitchell has a problem with his four boisterous younger brothers. They're out of control, causing trouble and dragging him into the mire. It's too late for him, but he hopes to get his brothers mated and settled, and the inaugural Middlemarch ball is the place to introduce them to marriageable women.

Unbridled sex is the last thing on Saber's mind, but one glimpse of the bubbly Emily Scarlet in her slinky red dress changes his mind. They dance. They laugh. They make love—and it's passionate, intoxicating, and satisfying.

One thing is clear—a single night isn't enough. Saber must have her for his mate, but Emily isn't so easy to convince...or trust.