Bedded by the desert Prince! Life has taught Prince Vereham al a'Karim bin Hakar that emotions should be controlled. Duty to his kingdom and his people drives the powerful, enigmatic Sheikh. But one unexpected, intensely sexy encounter with inexperienced Samantha McLellan has Vere's steely control well and truly shaken! And when he discovers that the woman who has unlocked the door to his hidden desires could be betraying his country, he decides he will blackmail her - into being his mistress!