by Lynsay Sands
Part of Argeneau, book 14
First published 2010
Cale Valens has lived two thousand years without finding his life mate. The ancient vampire from the Argeneau clan has given up hope, but his family thinks they know his perfect match. Alexandra Willan faces disaster when her chef abandons her restaurant two weeks before opening. A replacement arrives with stellar recommendations and devastating good looks that make her pulse race. There's just one problem. Cale can't cook a single dish. He hasn't eaten real food in millennia, yet he's determined to master the kitchen and win Alexandra's heart. His family's matchmaking scheme forces him into an impossible charade, but something about Alexandra awakens a hunger he's never felt. He wants more than just a taste of her blood. He craves everything she has to offer.
Genres: romance, fantasy, contemporary, paranormal
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
384 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Avon