I like this story. It was the second in the Pride of Zohayd series. This story is about the second in line and Minister of interior, a living ninja raiding prince Harres Aal Shalaan. Harres thinks he's on to the man who may have the stolen jewels that dictate who rules the region. In his night raider clothes he and his choice men raid the camp where they hope to rescue the one person who will lead them to the jewels. Only problem, Harres thinks hes there to rescue a man named TJ, only to find out it is a very sexy and brave woman, who not only knows how to take care of herself she is a doctor and that comes in handy when he is shot in process of the rescue. Dr. Talia Jasmine TJ Burke blames the Aal Shalaans for her brothers illegal imprisonment and will do anything to take the family down. Their being shot down during her rescue and his wound make it necessary for them to find the closest oasis. It is during this time that all is revealed regarding her brother and another piece of the puzzle to where the stolen jewels are that will insure his family remains the ruling family in the region.
Very hot and sexy. It took too, long for them to get together for my taste but the background work was necessary and very interesting.

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Olivia Gates makes fantasies come true in her innovative novels. The premise behind her Pride of Zohayd series is certainly original, as mysterious plots add suspense to each book. As more is discovered about the hostile plans of a rival tribe against the Aal Shalaan family, the tension of what will take place next continuously heightens. In this story, a kidnapping leads to a dangerous situation where two strangers must learn to trust the other or perhaps die, and this turns into a very visual and steamy adventure. Forced to be with a man like Harres for an extended period in the isolated desert would definitely be high on my fantasy list! Ms. Gates is known for depicting her stories with colorful details and accurate information, and this one lets the reader experience all scenes to the fullest in every way possible. Whether the moment pertains to something which could be seen or heard or sensed in another manner, I was completely immersed in whatever was occurring. Harres and Talia are both determined individuals, and their conversations are overflowing with sharp banter plus intelligence. There are quite a few times where I smiled over a particularly quick-witted comeback from Talia, and how Harres responded to her made him an even more desirable hero. The circumstances relating to the immediate attraction between these two may be rather amusing at first, but before long it turns into sensuously passionate encounters.

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