When Hope Cartwright is kidnapped from her convenient wedding, she should feel outraged. But whisked away by Cyrus Ashkan, the sheikh she's been promised to since birth, Hope feels something far more dangerous--desire! Cyrus refuses to ignore his royal duty--he's determined to marry innocent Hope, even if he finds her unsuitable in every way. But secluded together in his opulent desert fortress, their unwanted attraction burns hotter than the sun. Hot enough to burn down this mighty king's every defence, if only Cyrus will allow it...-- Back cover.