Temel by Honey Phillips

A proud alien, a desperate widow, and a misfit family…

Temel was raised to place duty above all else. Even though the war has ended, his duty is to the warriors who need him rather than his own desires. Until he encounters a curvy, spirited female who makes him long for things he never thought to have.

After her husband’s death, Ida struggles to provide for her rebellious stepdaughter and two small children. When a huge, intimidating alien warrior rescues them from an unexpected storm, he insists on helping her. Despite her reluctance, the more time they spend together, the more she begins to care for the kind, lonely male.

But Temel has his warriors to protect and Ida has responsibilities of her own – how can he ask her to take a chance on a warrior who has nothing left to offer except his devotion?