First published 2008
Selene Ware once served as a harem slave until Kadar Ben Arnaud helped her flee to Scotland. Kadar knows the deadly arts of assassination and seduction from his former life. Their escape means nothing when the sheikh who owns Selene tracks them down. He offers them one path to freedom. They must locate a sacred relic that has eluded treasure hunters since King Arthur ruled Britain. The quest forces Selene and Kadar back into captivity and danger. They must face Tarik, the mysterious keeper of the treasure they seek. Each step toward the relic brings new threats to their lives. Selene begins to unlock secrets that powerful men have killed to protect. Kadar must choose between the violent skills of his past and protecting the woman he loves. Their survival depends on solving an ancient mystery while enemies close in from all sides.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, adventure, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Britain, Scotland, Scotland
Period: King Arthur
362 pages · Hardcover · Bantam
Content warnings: violence