She will become his bride! Newly crowned sultan Zaid Al-Ameen is determined to rid his country of corruption. Unfortunately for Esme Scott, that means arresting her conman father—leaving her with little choice but to strike a deal with his captor. Zaid sees a golden opportunity in social worker Esme: his country needs reform, and it's her area of expertise. But working together sparks an insatiable longing—and after a heated encounter, they realize she's pregnant! Zaid's sensual power over Esme leaves her helpless to resist his demands. She never imagined she'd become wife to a sultan—until Zaid's expert touch persuades her otherwise...