Dazzled by the dream of exploring a romantic ancient city steeped in centuries of exotic tradition, Lady Sarah Stewart instead finds herself unexpectedly facing death for a crime she never intended to commit. Luckily she has a connection to the royal family that just might save her life ...and change it forever.

Prince Ahmed has never gotten over his deep sexual infatuation with the young sister of his English friend, William Stewart. When the beauteous Sarah needs rescued, he offers a noble solution that will both solve her dilemma and slake his undeniable lust. Marrying an Englishwoman is an unorthodox step, but the satisfaction he finds when she is in his bed is well-worth it, for his lovely bride proves as passionate as she is independent and spirited...

Delighted in their unexpected union, Ahmed and Sarah find paradise in each other's arms...and darkness on the horizon. For an enemy plots diabolical revenge under the breath of a Hot Sahara Wind...