His Defiant Desert Queen

Jane Porter

Mar 2015 · Harlequin

About this ebook

The New York Times–bestselling author’s “desert romance is all heat and passion, complete with a hidden hedonistic honeymoon getaway” (RT Book Reviews, 4 1/2 Stars—Top Pick).

When Sheikh Mikael catches notorious model Jemma Copeland flaunting Saidia’s laws—and her body—in his desert, he knows one thing: revenge against his family’s destruction is within his reach! To achieve it he makes Jemma an offer: imprisonment or marriage.

With her life shattered by the scandal that rocked her family, Jemma needed that modeling job. She didn’t know that she was breaking the law! But Mikael’s outrageous proposal pushes her beyond shock . . . to utter fury. If he expects her to be a meek, pliable bride, this arrogant sheikh has another think coming!

Ratings and reviews

**I received this book as a gift--the review is my personal opinion** Jemma is desperate for work after her father's Ponzi scheme ruins her reputation, causing alienation from friends, and her losing as a model. She enters Saidia using her sister's passport, unfortunately Sheihk Mikael discovers her and vows to have her punished for violating the law. He takes her to his tribe, and the Sheihk is asked to chose the sentence by an elder--seven years of punishment in house arrest or claim her for his queen. He makes his claim, and they are married without ceremony, against her will. As they spend the next eight nights together, learning about each other and the deepest secrets each harbors, they forge a relationship. The marriage goes from cultural "forced" to a love match, but each still fights baggage, cultural, and trust issues from the past. Surviving an accident solidifies their love and commitment for the future. This is a beautifully written story which uses the spirit of sensuality a la the tales of One Thousand and One Nights as the couple explores the beginning of marriage in a cultural tradition. I highly recommend it!

For some reason I was skeptical about this book, but I absolutely loved it! It was beautifully written and I couldn't put it down! I love how Ms Porter develops her characters and their stories. Definitely recommend

I loved it

About the author

Jane Porter loves central California's golden foothills and miles of farmland, rich with the sweet and heady fragrance of orange blossoms. Her parents fed her imagination by taking Jane to Europe for a year where she became passionate about Italy and those gorgeous Italian men! Jane never minds a rainy day – that's when she sits at her desk and writes stories about far-away places, fascinating people, and most important of all, love. Visit her website at: www.janeporter.com