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In the scorching desert kingdom of Dhurahn, Sheikh al Drac'ar al Karim, facing pressure to secure a suitable wife for his brother, identifies Sadie Murray—an Englishwoman lost in exile—as the ideal match. Haunted by doubts over her purity, he vows to protect her while rigorously testing her to prove her worthiness. Amid the cultural clash and the Sheikh’s growing affection, Sadie must navigate expectations, loyalty, and her own desires in a world where honor and tradition dictate every step.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Penny Jordan
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