A King's Ransom

     In a culture clash as sexy as it is dangerous, a sovereign skeikh and a beautiful American woman fall in love even as she remains his captive. Megan Wentworth heads to the deserts and modern cities of the Middle East only to find herself arrested by the mysterious and powerful Sheikh Mikal al-Shareef. In this romantic adventure, a woman must balance her duty to family with her passion for an ulikely lover in a foreigh land.

     During her confinement, the captor and victim soon become deeply attracted to each other. The sheikh is utterly captivated by Megan's inner strength and beauty, and against her better judgment, she finds herself falling in love with this mysterious man. Back in the states, Megan's younger sister faces a prison sentence if Megan and her blackmailer don't return home soon. Megan struggles between her devotion to her sister and the man she comes to love. Will she betray Mikal and return home or will she remain in Turkistan?

     Meanwhile Mikal doesn't trust Megan. As a leader, he must first ensure the security of his country before following his heart. As a virile man who knows what he wants, the sheikh wants Megan to fulfill his destiny to produce a male heir. When Megan is used as a pawn during an attempt to overthrow the sheikh's rule, Megan and Mikal must confront their conflicted desires. A story of forbidden love, this high-wire romance shimmers amidst the exotic landscape of the Middle East.