Danger, deception, and intrigue follow a young woman as she disguises herself so she can save the new king of a desert kingdom.
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She was born on the streets; he was born to rule…
Sheikh Raja Hadi, the heir to the Kingdom of Simdan, was taken by a stranger when he was a boy. His abduction saved his life. Raised far from home, he is forced to watch as his uncle destroys the legacy of his father.
Katie Ashe longs for adventure. Raised by her deaf mother, her life has revolved around staying one step ahead of the local gangs. A six-month internship teaching sign language in Jawahir offers Katie a chance to see the world. Her dreams turn into nightmares when she uncovers a plot to kill the legendary Savior of Simdan.
Katie’s escape leads her into the desert and the tent of a powerful rebel leader. Posing as a mute boy, she does whatever she can to prevent anyone from discovering her true identity as she searches for a way to warn the King of Simdan.
Can a King who has returned to claim his rightful place and a street-smart American woman hiding as a boy in a far-off country discover love before the assassins finish what they have started?
A USA Today and NY Times bestselling author, the internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith presents a new story with her signature humor and unpredictable twists! Exciting adventure, hot romance, and iconic characters have won her a legion of fans. Over TWO MILLION books sold!
“You have to tell him,” Hussain said in a low voice, leaning across the table.
Katie looked longingly after the man who had just charged out of the tent. “I can’t,” she whispered.
“You are confusing him! He thinks you are a boy, but you wear your emotions on your sleeve. You see him as a man, and he can feel it,” Hussain said with a reproving expression.
She glared at Hussain. “How can I not see him as a man. I’ve seen every inch of him!” She lowered her voice. “What difference would it make?”
Hussain lifted an eyebrow at her. Katie flushed a pretty pink and sat back in her chair with her arms folded.
“I’m not having a fling with the King of Simdan. I don’t do things like that,” she tartly retorted.
“That is your right, but it is not the point. You must tell him. He does not want you to leave, and neither do you wish to leave. He plans to take care of you! To share his home with you! This secret cannot continue. You are a woman— How old are you?” he suddenly asked with an uneasy expression.
Katie rolled her eyes. “I’ll be twenty-two next Wednesday, and it doesn’t matter because I’m leaving! I have to. Already, Raja looks at me and I feel… I… he just can’t look at me like a woman. I promised my mom I wouldn’t screw up or screw around while I was over here. I didn’t do so well on the first promise, but I’m not about to break the second.”
