The instructions were simple: seek out and returnhome with the long-lost princess of Bagestan nowthat her family had regained control of the throne. Butwhen he found her, Sheikh Sharif Azad al Dauleh fellhard and fast for Princess Shakira's sultry smile andmysterious aura. She was everything he never thoughthe'd wanted in a wife, and yet her fiery naturepromised a lifetime of passion. He knew he needed toconvince Shakira of the importance of fulfilling herduty to both family and country—but bringingher back wasn't nearly as tempting as keepingher all for himself….

What had brought Desiree Drummond to his desert land? Sheikh Salah Al Khouri knew the celebrated beauty must have an ulterior motive…hadn't she always? He'd let her slip from his grasp once, but he wouldn't make the same mistake again. Before the week was out, she would be in his bed. Desperation had driven Desi back into Salah's life. And though the man who looked at her with such cold eyes was so different from the one she remembered, her goal remained. She had to stop Salah's long-awaited arranged royal marriage…any way she could.

The last man in the world Viola wants to beg for help is Prince Adal Harir ibn Muntazer al Hasib. He's the man she trashed in the gutter press seven years ago when their passionate affair ended, and she knows he's never forgotten.But now Adal, powerful Cup Companion to the Sultan of Bagestan, is the one man who can save her brother's life. Adal's willing to help-for a price. And Viola has to do whatever it takes. But will living in the sheikh's love nest really set Ben free, or is Adal using the opportunity to take revenge?He wants Viola in his bed again, too. If Viola doesn't resist, will their loving only add heartbreak to the public humiliation he has in store for her? Praise for Sons of the Desert: The Johari Crown miniseriesTHE SHEIKH'S LOVE NEST"e;I've loved every book Alexandra Sellers has ever written-and this one is no exception. Reunited lovers, a dark and delicious sheikh, and enough passion to light the world-this is a master at the top of her game! I devoured it!"e;-USA Today Bestselling author Caitlin CrewsHER ROYAL PROTECTOR"e;The sheikh lives and what a sheikh! Meet Arif at your heart's peril-a powerful, stunning man with an even more breathtaking quality; compassionate honor. And Aly is his perfect foil, touching him with her bright mind, elfin beauty and her humility. In Alexandra Sellers' new book she is, as always, giving us raw passion, a captivating story and pounding excitement. Incredibly entertaining."e; -Stella Cameron, NY Times Bestselling author

"For Prince Haidar Aal Shalaan, taking the reins of a kingdom in chaos is a matter of honor. Not that his rivals to the throne would be defeated easily. And then there is Roxanne Gleeson, the one woman whose memory he cannot erase, the lover who once rejected him"--P. [4] of cover.

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 Sheik: A Novel now and embark on a journey through a world where love knows no bounds.

This book, the first full-length cross-period comparison of medieval and modern literature, offers cutting edge research into the textual and cultural legacy of the Middle Ages: a significant and growing area of scholarship. At the juncture of literary, cultural and gender studies, and capitalizing on a renewed interest in popular western representations of the Islamic east, this book proffers innovative case studies on representations of cross-religious and cross-cultural romantic relationships in a selection of late medieval and twenty-first century Orientalist popular romances. Comparing the tropes, characterization and settings of these literary phenomena, and focusing on gender, religion, and ethnicity, the study exposes the historical roots of current romance representations of the east, advancing research in Orientalism, (neo)medievalism and medieval cultural studies. Fundamentally, Representing Difference invites a closer look at medieval and modern popular attitudes towards the east, as represented in romance, and the kinds of solutions proposed for its apparent problems.

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 powerful Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan, who forces her into submission. Diana tries desperately to resist but finds herself falling in love with this dark and handsome stranger. Only when a rival chieftain steals Diana away does the Sheik realize that what he feels for her is more than mere passion. He has been conquered—and risks everything to get her back. The power of love reaches across the desert sands, leading to the thrilling and unexpected conclusion. One of the most widely read novels of the 1920s, and forever fixed in the popular imagination in the film version starring the irresistible Rudolph Valentino, The Sheik is recognized as the immediate precursor to the modern romance novel. When first published there was nothing like it: To readers the story was scandalous, exotic, and all-consuming; to such critics as the New York Times the book was "shocking," although written with "a high degree of literary skill." In the author's native England, the bestselling book was labeled "poisonously salacious" by the Literary Review and banned from some communities. But the public kept reading. The influence of The Sheik on romance writers and readers continues to resonate. Despite controversy over its portrayal of sexual exploitation as a means to love, The Sheik remains a popular classic for its representation of the social order of its time, capturing contemporary attitudes toward colonialism as well as female power and independence that still strike a chord with readers today.

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Jace was dead. Vanessa had finally fulfilled her promise, but too late. Now she could never explain, never ask forgiveness-certainly not from Jake Conrad, who blamed her for his cousin's death. Jake, who was very willing to act as stand-in for Vanessa's first love...for reasons of his own. Did he really want her? Or did he only want revenge?