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The Sheik: A Novel

Autor: E. M. Hull

Número de Páginas: 231

Experience the allure and adventure of E. M. Hull's The Sheik: A Novel, a captivating story set in the opulent and mysterious world of the desert. Dive into a tale of passion and intrigue where romance and cultural clashes create a compelling narrative. As Hull’s novel unfolds, you'll be drawn into the exotic landscape of the Middle East, where forbidden love and daring escapades challenge societal norms. The story’s vibrant setting and complex characters bring a timeless romance to life, full of emotional intensity and dramatic twists. But here’s a question that will captivate your imagination: What happens when love defies boundaries and conventions? Can true romance overcome the barriers of culture and power? Immerse yourself in the rich, evocative world of The Sheik: A Novel, where each chapter is a journey through passion and adventure. This is more than just a love story; it’s an exploration of desire and destiny in an exotic realm. Are you ready to lose yourself in a tale of forbidden love and daring adventure with The Sheik: A Novel? Embrace the romance and discover the power of passion. Don’t miss out on this classic tale of romance and intrigue. Purchase The...

Pregnant with the Sheik's Baby

Autor: Elizabeth Lennox

Número de Páginas: 117

In Montreal for political reasons, Sheik Ramzi del Abbas Samara discovers the lovely Mia Fortelle. Her eyes capture him and after a brief but powerful courtship, he convinces the lovely woman to marry him. As ruler, he understands his role and the need to find a wife and produce an heir. But until he finds Mia, he has resisted that irksome responsibility. For three incredible months, Ramzi believes that he has found heaven. And then the unthinkable happens! He finds her in the arms of another man! Mia is dumbfounded! After so many nights in Ramzi’s arms, blissfully loving the incredible man, she finds herself ousted from his life without any way to defend herself. And what’s worse, Mia is pregnant. Pregnant, alone, scared, and still in love with her husband.

Surgeon Sheik's Rescue

Autor: Loreth Anne White

Número de Páginas: 219

Off the cliffs of Brittany, danger awaits. To Bella DiCaprio, the windswept island offers hope. The story that cost her a prestigious reporting job has brought her here, where a mysterious recluse holds the key to a horrific bombing.... For Sheik Tariq Al Arif, the grief is still fresh. That tragedy took not only his career as a lifesaving surgeon but also his fiancée. Only here, walking the windswept cliffs by the haunted abbey, does he begin to feel alive again. And when the American beauty shows up on the storm-ravaged island off the coast of France, he knows their passion is dangerous. To desire is to dare: can either take the risk to love again?

The Sheik

Autor: E. M. Hull

Número de Páginas: 213

The Sheik opens in a hotel in the Algerian city of Biskra. A dance is being held, hosted by a young woman named Diana Mayo and her brother, Sir Aubrey Mayo. It transpires that Diana is planning to leave on a month-long trip into the desert, taking no one with her but an Arab guide. Diana grew up without parents, and as a result she became a bit tomboyish, with a freedom that at the time was normally only allowed to boys. Before Diana leaves on her journey, her independent character is further established when she refuses a proposal of marriage, explaining that she doesn't know what love is and doesn't want to know. Once she begins travelling in the desert, it is not long before she is kidnapped by the Sheik, Ahmed Ben Hassan. It turns out her guide had been bribed.

The Sheik's Baby Surprise

Autor: Elizabeth Lennox

Número de Páginas: 119

She’d captured his heart – and then disappeared. After a frantic search, Malik realized that his fiancée had not been kidnapped. She’d simply left him! Despite her cruel departure, Malik had tracked her and stood poised to knock on her door. But the sounds from the other side confused and concerned him – was that a baby’s cry? Had his former lover fallen into the arms of another man? Jina just wanted sleep! If she couldn’t have the man of her dreams, she would settle for a good night’s sleep. But with a teething daughter and a full time job, finding sleep was as elusive as finding love… She had known love, of course, but no – she couldn’t think about Malik. He was better off without her. And then he showed up at her door!

The Sheik's Mysterious Mistress

Autor: Elizabeth Lennox

Número de Páginas: 70

Dana Miller wanted anonymity, invisibility and security. She'd given up ambition and excitement a year ago when she'd witnessed a murder. Now she was running from men who were trying to keep her from testifying. Finding a job inside the palace of the Sheik of Odar was perfect! No one associated with any criminal enterprises could get onto the palace grounds. She'd assumed working in the palace would keep her safe, but that was before Sheik Hassan Bin Faisir-Al-Takar promoted her to his executive assistant. She lost her anonymity, her security and her heart to the dynamic sheik who turned her world upside down. Hassan had never met anyone as independent and spirited, not to mention beautiful, lush and opinionated as the ever cheerful Dana Miller. Everything about her was the opposite of what he expected, including her job interview where she tried to convince him that she would be a terrible person for the job. How could he not fall for someone like that? He just needed to find out what she was hiding!

Guests of the Sheik

Autor: Elizabeth Warnock Fernea

Número de Páginas: 370

A delightful account of one woman's two-year stay in a tiny rural village in Iraq, where she assumed the dress and sheltered life of a harem woman. "A most enjoyable book abouut [Muslim women]—simple, dignified, human, colorful, sad and humble as the life they lead." —Muhsin Mahdi, Jewett Professor of Arabic Literature, Harvard Unversity. A wonderful, well-written, and vastly informative ethnographic study that offers a unique insight into a part of the Midddle Eastern life seldom seen by the West.

The Sheik's Captured Princess

Autor: Elizabeth Lennox

Número de Páginas: 110

Caught! Princess Ciala couldn’t believe that she’d been captured and was standing in a police station, goons all around her. And the biggest (albeit incredibly handsome) goon of all was stealing her camera along with all of her research! She couldn’t let this happen. And when she found a way to escape, she took it. Unfortunately, the very next day, that same goon, even more dashing in a suit and tie, stood next to her brother and was introduced to her as Sheik Jurar al Tinoor of Drakar! Jurar was still fuming about a rebel’s escape – not to mention his realization that the rebel was a woman. And then he ran into her again in his rival’s palace! After listening to the lovely woman, and discovering a powerful attraction, he decided that the only solution was to marry her. But was she working with the rebel leader? The evidence was starting to unfold – against her!

A Sheik in Manhattan

Autor: Frank Hilliard

Número de Páginas: 110

What happens when a modern, independent woman is kidnapped, abducted and raped by a ruthless and amoral Arab prince? Find out in this sexy, exciting and charming update of the classic desert romance 'The Sheik' by E.M. Hull.

I Married a Sheik

Autor: Sharon De Vita

Número de Páginas: 223

"I'd rather eat nails than bend to his will!" In the aftermath of Joe Colton's explosive birthday bash, honorary son Sheik Ali El-Etra had his own fires to extinguish. For the brooding heir-to-the-throne had promised to present his betrothed to the people. And whether she liked it or not, his hotshot new consultant was going to be that woman. But the powerful tycoon was in for a rude awakening. Though sorely tempted by Ali's smoldering charm, Faith Martin relished taking her high-handed boss down a peg or two...and wasn't about to help him further his marriage-minded agenda!

The Black Sheep Sheik

Autor: Dana Marton

Número de Páginas: 219

Waking up from a coma in a remote Wyoming cabin, Sheik Amir Khalid thought he was dreaming when he laid eyes on the woman he'd spent one steamy weekend with. Dr. Isabelle Andrews was every bit as gorgeous as he remembered--and nine months pregnant. But when shots rang out and it was clear their hideaway had been discovered, Amir's questions had to wait. Desperate to keep Isabelle and his unborn baby safe, Amir vowed to personally guard them 24/7. And as the independent beauty fought him at every turn, he knew it wasn't just royal protocol that made him want to keep her by his side. He'd give up everything that was expected of him if it meant protecting the family he'd only just met. Including his life.

The Sheik's Blackmailed Bride

Autor: Elizabeth Lennox

Número de Páginas: 132

Luna couldn’t believe the chain of events that had led to her wedding day. All she’d wanted was to save her small village, to help the residents to get out from underneath their crippling debt. So she’d written to the man who owned the bank. And here she was, walking down the aisle toward a man she barely knew. A man who could make her body sing but who could crush her hopes and dreams with a few harsh words. Dassar needed a wife. The lovely Luna fit none of his criteria. She was too soft, too sweet and would be hurt by palace life. So why couldn’t he forget her? Why could she get under his skin so easily? And why couldn’t he simply walk away?

The Sheik's White Slave

Autor: Raymond Raife

Número de Páginas: 304

The Sheik's Convenient Bride

Autor: Elizabeth Lennox

Número de Páginas: 152

The only reason Kylie had come back to the palace was to prove to everyone that she was over Tarek. Her girlish infatuation was a thing of the past. So how did she end up dining with the sheik? And why was her body still vibrating when he kissed her? Why couldn’t she simply put her infatuation in the past where it belonged? Tarek took one look at the fascinating beauty and knew that Kylie was the woman he was going to have for his wife. He didn’t want to marry, but the terms of the peace treaty were absolute. So if he had to do it, why not do it with the lovely, feisty and sexy woman that he couldn’t get out of his mind?

The Sheik's Secret Bride

Autor: Elizabeth Lennox

Número de Páginas: 118

Their story began five years ago. Callie fell madly, crazily in love with Zahir. But the war in his country was raging and nurturing their relationship was tenuous at best. When Callie was captured, the experience was terrifying. Zahir found and rescued her, but he knew it would be impossible to insulate her from danger in his country. Despite his wishes to be together, he knew that to keep her safe he must send her away. However, he wouldn’t let her go until she was his bride. In a secret wedding, he married her, and then spirited her to safety. She arrived in her haven traumatized, fearful, homeless…and pregnant. Slowly, she rebuilt her life, gave birth to her son and somehow learned to get on with living without Zahir. For five long years, Callie recovered from the nightmare of her captivity. And she raises her son. When Zahir enters her life once more, she can’t believe that the fire between them is hotter than before. But she refuses to give in, despite its intensity. She’s too afraid that the peace between the previously warring countries will end and that she or her son could be in peril again. She yearns to feel safe, but can she defy her heart or deny her son his...

The Sheik's Heir

Autor: Elizabeth Lennox

Número de Páginas: 88

“I will not humiliate myself!” Princess Tessa al Bodari whispered to herself. Pregnant – and standing as a witness to her brother’s marriage vows! Yep, that would be hard enough. But the father of her unborn child was sitting in the audience. His gaze shimmered on the spot where her hand rested protectively over the tiny life that was throbbing in her stomach. The small life that was making her extremely nauseous! Sheik Asif el Asraf glared at the beautiful woman as understanding hit him. Tessa was pregnant! How was that possible? They’d spent only one night together! Granted, that night had been…frantic. Both of them had been starving for each other. So maybe…? There was no doubt that the child was his. Which mean that they had to marry. It was too late for love, he thought with determination. And besides, he didn’t indulge in fantasies of love-ever-after. However, he’d never indulged in one-night-stands…and yet, evidence of their one night together rested underneath Princess Tessa’s trembling fingers. Miracles happened.

The Sheik and the Slave

Autor: Nicola Italia

Número de Páginas: 1199

** A Sexy, Romantic love story ** In the Arabian desert, powerful Sheik Mohammed is master of all. He is a man whose word is supreme and his people look to him for guidance and support. Yet when a young blonde Englishwoman is brought before him as a slave to be sold, he is captivated. He pays an outrageous sum and forces her to join his harem though Katharine refused to bend to his will. Katharine Fairfax is the youngest daughter of English landed gentry. An educated beauty, she lives a privileged life until she rebuffs an older Baron’s proposition that she become his mistress. She refuses and to seek revenge he has her kidnapped and taken far away to the Arab world. As a young woman used to the safety of her family in England, Katharine must now navigate inside an Arab palace filled with intrigue and sexual tension. Though she longs to return home, she soon finds herself falling under the Sheik’s spell. But though Mohammed is intrigued and drawn to the foreign beauty, forces inside the palace work to tear the two lovers apart.

The Sheik's Dagger

Autor: Elizabeth Lennox

Número de Páginas: 103

Technology? Yep, Bea understood that world. Men? Not so much. Powerful, obnoxious, arrogant (gorgeous) men? Not even a little Add in a stolen, ancient dagger with a curse, secret tunnels, an arch rival and political traitors…Bea Jones was out of her depth. But she was determined to accomplish the task for which she’d been hired! Even if it meant that she’d have to battle with the arrogant Sheik Gael al-Bodari. Gael didn’t understand the brilliant spitfire with the delicious curves and saucy wit. Nor could he believe that she’d found, and returned, a priceless, solid gold dagger. Selling the piece would have allowed her to retire with financial freedom for the rest of her life! It also could have ruined his country! Who was this fiery woman who caused his body to tighten with just a glance? And just as important – who was trying to undermine his government? He was determined to resolve both mysteries. But when everything was resolved, would Bea finally trust him? Would she remain in his life? Or would she leave him, taking the best part of him with her?

The Sheik's Dangerous Lover

Autor: Elizabeth Lennox

Número de Páginas: 65

She planned to stay invisible; he couldn’t look away. Shanelle Basara never wanted to be part of a Sheik’s marriage hunt. While others dream of capturing Malik Badri del Rahal’s attention, she only wants to survive the palace gala unnoticed. Her plan? Slip in, stay invisible, and leave without a trace. After surviving four assassination attempts, Malik knows he must marry to secure his legacy and protect his future heirs. Hosting grand balls seems like the perfect solution—until a flash of silver in a servants’ corridor catches his eye. What he expects to find is an assassin. What he discovers is the woman he’s destined to marry. Now, all Malik has to do is convince a reluctant Shanelle to take a chance on a future neither of them saw coming.

The Sheik's Secret Bride

Autor: Susan Mallery

Número de Páginas: 249

Single mom Liana Archer has read her share of romance novels featuring dashing, passionate Sheiks. Despite her fascination with the genre, she is astonished when sinfully handsome Malik Khan, Crown Prince of exotic El Bahar, hijacks her and her young daughter off an airliner and into his lavish desert palace. What does this sexy prince want with a passably pretty, slightly overweight schoolteacher from San Bernadino? Dazed, breathless and mesmerized with desire, Liana quickly becomes Malik's royal bride after an intimate desert ceremony she does not understand. When she learns she is in fact married, she must face whether she can entrust her daughter, or her heart to a man would give them everything...except his love. How might a caring American mother and child finally move this proud, imperious monarch and make his kingdom complete?

The Sheik; A Novel

Autor: Edith Maude Hull

Número de Páginas: 357

Reproduction of the original. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage.

Fit for a Sheik

Autor: Carol Grace

Número de Páginas: 188

When Sheik Tarik Oman stormed into wedding consultant Carolyn Evans's office to plan his sister's wedding, he found a virginal beauty exquisite enough to be a bride herself. But distractions were out of the question at this crucial time for his family's oil empire: No wedding, no merger. Business, that's all this was…. Though Tarik's domineering w weddings were Carolyn's business, and she was just the woman to teach Tarik how to accept love…as a lifelong commitment.

The Sheik (Romance Classic)

Autor: E. M. Hull

Número de Páginas: 213

The Sheik opens in a hotel in the Algerian city of Biskra. A dance is being held, hosted by a young woman named Diana Mayo and her brother, Sir Aubrey Mayo. It transpires that Diana is planning to leave on a month-long trip into the desert, taking no one with her but an Arab guide. Diana grew up without parents, and as a result she became a bit tomboyish, with a freedom that at the time was normally only allowed to boys. Before Diana leaves on her journey, her independent character is further established when she refuses a proposal of marriage, explaining that she doesn't know what love is and doesn't want to know. Once she begins travelling in the desert, it is not long before she is kidnapped by the Sheik, Ahmed Ben Hassan. It turns out her guide had been bribed.

Awakened by the Powerful Sheik

Autor: Elizabeth Lennox

Número de Páginas: 105

Outrageous. Lovely. And his! Her father said she was docile and obedient. Her actions screamed that she was adventurous and daring. So who was the real Tamara el Hamid? Perhaps it was time for Sheik Jurid bin Casees to find out…since the beautiful Tamara was supposed to become his wife! But forces within his government don’t want the couple to wed, and danger lurks behind the sanguine smiles. Can Jurid convince the lovely woman to marry him despite the powerful forces that try to pull them apart? And an even better question, can Tamara hide her secret pregnancy until she knows for sure if Jurid loves her? Or loves the political benefits of their union?

The Sheik Who Loved Me

Autor: Loreth Anne White

Número de Páginas: 250

When a mysterious beauty washed ashore on Sheik David Rashid's private Red Sea island during a deadly storm, the life of the handsome businessman was thrown into turmoil. The woman stirred powerful passions in him, but had a secret that threatened to destroy them all. Because she was Jayde Ashton, a British spy sent to uncover the truth about David's questionable business dealings. Instead, though, she stumbled upon a web of deceit that put David and his little girl in grave danger. In an instant, Jayde had to choose between the job she lived for...and the man she loved.

The Sheik

Autor: Edith Maude Hull

Número de Páginas: 314

Diana Mayo is young, beautiful, wealthy--and independent. Bored by the eligible bachelors and endless parties of the English aristocracy, she arranges for a horseback trek through the Algerian desert. Two days into her adventure, Diana is kidnapped by the

Sheik Defense

Autor: Ryshia Kennie

Número de Páginas: 147

He’s the one she can’t remember, she’s the one he can’t forget… Tossed overboard, Ava Adams had been left for dead, drifting at sea. But security specialist Faisal Al-Nassar was determined to find her. He owed her father a great debt and had never forgotten the connection he and Ava had once shared. Yet after rescuing Ava he discovered she barely remembered him. Amnesia had left Ava uncertain of who had tried to kill her. She did know, however, that Faisal was a man she could trust. The sheik’s embrace was familiar and enticing…and possibly even more dangerous. How could she succumb to feelings for her protector when what she didn’t know could get them both killed?

The Untamed Sheik

Autor: Tessa Radley

Número de Páginas: 186

Mr. April: Prince Shafir Al Dhahar, desert sheik His Creed: Family…first, last, always His Challenge: One obstinate foreign beauty The wedding would go on. Prince Shafir would not let Megan Saxon steal away his cousin's groom-to-be. Stopping her by seduction seemed the easiest plan. He'd simply make Megan fall in love with another man—him. But what would happen if the seducer found himself falling for a woman he couldn't—by royal rights—truly keep? MAN OF THE MONTH: A royal sheik with an iron-clad destiny…until love changed the rules.

Under the Sheik's Protection (Mills & Boon Romantic Suspense)

Autor: C.j. Miller

Número de Páginas: 168

A sexy sheik finds forbidden love in C.J. Miller's tale of international intrigue

A Christmas Bride: Only Us: A Fool's Gold Holiday / The Sheik and the Christmas Bride

Autor: Susan Mallery

Número de Páginas: 170

New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery brings you home for the holidays with these two classic romances that will warm your heart... Only Us

Sheik's Revenge (Sahara Kings, Book 2) (Mills & Boon Vintage Romantic Suspense)

Autor: Loreth Anne White

Número de Páginas: 136

Faith Sinclair never missed a shot–or a kill. But when the mysterious man she knew only as Santiago was in her sniper's sights, the game changed. It had to. She couldn't kill him in cold blood. Not the father of her unborn baby.

The Sheik's Pregnant Lover

Autor: Elizabeth Lennox

Número de Páginas: 103

Sidra couldn’t believe it when the man stormed into her life. He was everything she’d been looking for in a man; tall, handsome, intelligent – and after several secret meetings, she also found out that he was the ultimate lover. When their brief interlude is cut short, Sidra is hopeful that they might be able to manage a long distance relationship. But after three weeks with no word from Rashid, she had to accept that he had a different perception of their liaison than she had. Rashid thought that Sidra was as close to perfection as possible. She was funny and intelligent not to mention beautiful and sexy. Unfortunately, he’d lost track of her when he had to travel back to Tasain to resolve an emergency. When he finally found her again after three weeks of searching, he found her having a drink with another man! He was livid and tricked her in order to get her back on his turf. His campaign to get her to fall in love with him had barely begun when he discovers that the weekend they’d spent together had created a baby! Now he had to marry Sidra as soon as possible. Was he marrying her only to protect his unborn child, Sidra worried? Or was there more to his feelings than...

The Sheik's Rediscovered Lover

Autor: Elizabeth Lennox

Número de Páginas: 98

Ella is young and impressionable, and awed by Zayn who comes back into her life like a returning hero. After one night of passion, not only has her hero fallen, but so has she. Pregnant and terrified, Ella realizes that Zayn has disappeared for the second time in her life with no explanation and no clues as to where he’s gone. But she works hard and survives, raising her son on her own. When she sees Zayn again six years later, she is determined not to be blinded by his overwhelming presence again. She can’t trust him this time. Unfortunately, nor can she ignore the fiery passion that seems to flare up whenever Zayn comes close to her. She’s a fighter, though. And she won’t give in to that passion like she did the last time he swooped into her life. She is stronger, she can push him away. Can’t she? Zayn can’t believe he’s finally found Ella again! An emergency took him away from her years ago and she disappeared. But this time, he won’t lose her! When he discovers that he also has a five year old son, Zayn is thrilled, eager to bring both of them back to his country. He doesn’t understand Ella’s resistance to him. Gone is the soft, vivacious woman he remembers ...

The Sheik's Desires

Autor: Leslie North , Elizabeth Lennox

Número de Páginas: 273

Get four breath-taking sheik romances from two of your favorite authors - all in the same boxset! The Sheik’s Challenge by Elizabeth Lennox When she sings, she sounds like a cat in heat…but Ana, a brilliant mathematician, stuns and surprises Najid del Sabur, Sheik of Safir. Her bright eyes defy him and her smiles sooth him, while her body makes him lust for her. But can he catch her? Can he convince her that her past won’t hurt their future? The Prince’s Challenge by Elizabeth Lennox She can’t sit still. She’s beaten every nurse and doctor on her floor at cards. And she’s achingly beautiful. But is she friend or foe? Having been caught in the line of fire by a bullet meant for his brother, Prince Jual del Sabur, Minister of Defense for Safir can’t decide if the lovely Sonya was part of the assassination attempt or innocent and just caught by bad timing. All he knows is that he is definitely caught by her startling eyes and her soft sighs as he explores that question. The Sheikh's Untraditional Lover by Leslie North Ultra-traditional and devastatingly handsome Prince Zafar Tadros thinks a business/sports complex is not what is needed for his country—but he...

An American Sheik

Autor: Antonino D'este

Número de Páginas: 317

An American portrait painter, without intending to, collects an impressive number of lovers, which impels him to write about what he calls "The Female Code." The artist also starts a painting class in which he advances his students' expertise with his studio secrets. Inadvertently, his students become the nucleus of a "forum" in which the reasons why women think and act the way they do are discussed.

Shakespearian Sheik

Autor: Mizchief

Número de Páginas: 108

The author Mizchief takes you on an emotional journey of epic proportions, through society's stories & thoughts (the many elephants in the room.)Straight talk to spark over-due conversations that are in need of having. This book will make you laugh, and make you cry, but much more than that it will stimulate your thought process. Even give you an understanding on issues in which you still may not agree. So from the minds of Mizchief's Ink Publications we give to you, Shakespearian Sheik.

The Law of Rent and Revenue of Bengal

Autor: Kedar Nath Roy

Número de Páginas: 916

The Sheik's Command

Autor: Loreth Anne White

Número de Páginas: 223

Aid worker Nikki Hunt only wanted to ask Sheik Zakir Al Arif for safe passage across his war-torn country. She never expected to be taken prisoner by the handsome, secretive sheik. Or to be attracted by the lust his dark stare set off in her—a lust as hot as the Sahara. Desperate to thwart a coup, Zakir was forced to hold the beautiful stranger captive—though what he really wanted was to take her to his bed. In close quarters, Nikki and Zakir succumbed to their explosive desire—until an enemy within forced an act of betrayal that could tear them apart forever….

Taming the Sheik

Autor: Carol Grace

Número de Páginas: 194

Anne Sheridan would never have missed her best friend's wedding. It was the flowers she couldn't handle. And after taking one too many antihistamines, the allergy-ridden bridesmaid found herself being carried off by dashing groomsman Sheik Rafik Harun. Imagine her surprise when she woke up in the notorious bachelor's bed! Honor kept Rafik from taking advantage of the drowsy beauty in his care. But now desperation had him making an even bolder request—that she pose as his fiancée! Only until he convinced his marriage-minded parents that he was better off a bachelor. Or until the pretty Miss Sheridan found her way into his hard heart…

The Sheik's Ruby

Autor: Jennifer Moore

Número de Páginas: 291

Shelby wants to break away from the mold of her small town and make a name for herself in the big-city journalism world. While skiing, she meets mysterious stranger Hakim who is actually the prince of the Middle Eastern kingdom of Khali-dar. When his enemies learn of Hakim’s connection to an American girl, they target Shelby. Fleeing to the safety of Khali-dar, Shelby falls deeper in love not only with the prince, but with his country. As she struggles to survive terrorist attacks, withstand the Sheik’s prejudice, and find her place in a world she doesn’t understand, she must choose which life she is willing to sacrifice—the comfortable one she has worked so hard to create, or the one with the man she loves.