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Monarch of the Sands

Francesca is shocked when family friend Zahid Al Hakam turns up on her doorstep.

After all, he's now the Sheikh of Khayarzah—England's suburbia is hardly his regular stomping ground! But he is as achingly gorgeous as ever…and Francesca's certainly tempted by Zahid's invitation to come to the desert and work for him.

Zahid finds the geeky, gauche teenager he once knew is now an understated beauty. Embarking on a secret affair is bittersweet—but, however all-consuming their passion, Zahid's duty to his kingdom must surely come first?

Sharon Kendrick

Sharon Kendrick started story-telling at the age of eleven and has never stopped. She likes to write fast-paced, feel-good romances with heroes who are so sexy they’ll make your toes curl! She lives in the beautiful city of Winchester – where she can see the cathedral from her window (when standing on tip-toe!). She has two children, Celia and Patrick and her passions include music, books, cooking and eating – and drifting into daydreams while working out new plots.

Harlequin