Stranded by the Alien Bride Lottery

He's not the warrior I wanted. But now we're stranded together, and I can't quit thinking about him.

I made it all the way through the Alien Bride Games without being chosen by a Khanavai male, even though I'm certain it's the only way I'll ever find anything resembling love.

But then I missed the shuttle home, and instead of sending me through the transporter, the Games Administrator insisted I catch I ride back with the crankiest pilot I've ever met—a Khanavai warrior who makes it clear that the last thing he wants is to be stuck with a rejected bride.

Which is really too bad, because our ship malfunctioned, and now that we're trapped together on an otherwise deserted planet, I'm all he's got.

If only he weren't also the most beautiful man I've ever laid eyes on, I might be able to accept that we'll never end up together.