Embraced — C.E. Black

Lonely and more than a little depressed, Sean finds himself in a small town bar, drinking his sorrows away, knowing the woman he loves will be married the next day to her true mate. When a sexy and courageous woman approaches him, he's shocked by the intense attraction between them. Sarah is human after all, and it's impossible for her to be his mate. One night is all they'll have. But as grief and betrayal bring the two lovers back together, the secrets they harbor are revealed. Sarah must learn to trust Sean and embrace her true spirit, or Sean may not win the fight against his own demons.

Embraced is a standalone novel in the Enduring Kiss Collection.