Eleanor’s romantic tour of Italy shatters when her long-time boyfriend dumps her in Pompeii. Hoping an evening with a handsome Roman might save her trip, she contacts Madame Eve at 1Night Stand, then goes out to explore, buying a small golden signet in a mysterious antiquities shop near the Forum. Darius, a hard-working Senator in Ancient Rome, is puzzled by the Sibyl’s words: You will not find love in your lifetime. Following her directions, he spots Eleanor, a barbarian wearing his stolen senator’s ring. A night spent together may be just what they both need to break down the columns of time that stand between them. \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \* Author Bio: Kerry loves reading and writing about people in fantasy worlds. She teaches college classes and dabbles in every conceivable craft – from chainmail to origami to painting. She works as a professional costumer and loves creating historical costumes and Japanese cosplay. She also tends three kids, five cats, a hamster, a bunny, fish, and a husband. Not always in that order. She wishes she never had to sleep.

Kathryn Adams is a veterinarian with a cause—she risks her financial security to help local cat rescue groups. When a stray cat, black with one green eye and one blue, meows at her door one night, Kathryn’s view of rescues changes quickly. In Ancient Egypt, the throne is passed to the firstborn son, and when the sun rises over his father’s fresh tomb, Seti will claim his crown. He doesn’t want to rule, but the only other option is death, and his half-brother is happy to oblige. Seti and Kathryn each need fulfillment in their lives. Through the help of Madame Eve and an ancient Egyptian goddess, they find peace in each other’s arms for one night. At dawn, Bast will return to ferry them back to their responsibilities unless they can rescue each other.