An English rose ready for plucking? When billionaire playboy Xavier de Maistre discovers he's in line to rule the kingdom of Kharastan, he's not eager to claim his birthright. Until he meets Laura Cottingham, the English lawyer who confirms the news. Laura is as fresh and pure as a newly bloomed rose Xavier decides he will embrace his heritage—and indulge his intense need to possess Laura. But is Laura ready and willing to be tamed and taken by this desert prince?

It's been five years since Alexa set eyes onGiovanni de Verrazzano—five years since shewalked out on their pretense of a marriageand took with her a precious secret. Since discovering that he is the son of apowerful desert ruler, Giovanni isdetermined that Alexa resume her role ashis wife and accompany him to his desertkingdom. But how will this proud Italian, ofKharastani descent, react when he discovershe has a son?

As Sheikh of Kharastan, Malik has notime for distractions. But when Sorrel, anEnglishwoman in his care, wants to explorethe pleasures of the West, Malik decides hewill be the one to teach her the waysof seduction! Malik wants Sorrel, but he will not dishonorher. Yet, as sheikh, he is expected to marryand his bride must be pure. Is the answer tomake Sorrel his virgin queen?