Annie West - The Desert King's Captive Bride

“I was blackmailed into this marriage. I will not be blackmailed into bed.”

Princess Ghizlan of Jeirut has returned home to find that warrior Sheikh Huseyn al Rasheed has seized her late father’s kingdom. With her sister held hostage, Ghizlan has no choice. Her barbarian captor is determined to tame her, rule her—and make her his own!

Forcing Ghizlan’s hand in marriage will not be enough to conquer her body and soul: Huseyn’s iron will is challenged at every step by her magnificent beauty and fierce pride. It won’t be long before they both fall prey to the firestorm between them...

‘I am here to claim my bride.’

Ghizlan loathed his superior, über-confident air, the gloating note in his deep voice. She pitied his bride, whoever she was, but clearly Huseyn wanted her to be impressed. What would it cost her to play along—at least until she got to the bottom of this?

‘Who are you marrying? Do I know her?’

His smile widened and she saw the gleam of strong white teeth. Fear scudded down her spine as she read his expression.

‘That would be you , my dear Ghizlan. I’m taking you as my wife.’

Wedlocked! Contents Cover Back Cover Text Introduction Wedlocked! Title Page About the Author Dedication CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER TWO CHAPTER THREE CHAPTER FOUR CHAPTER FIVE CHAPTER SIX CHAPTER SEVEN CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER NINE CHAPTER TEN CHAPTER ELEVEN CHAPTER TWELVE CHAPTER THIRTEEN EPILOGUE Extract Copyright

Conveniently wedded, passionately bedded!

Whether there’s a debt to be paid, a will to be obeyed or a business to be saved...she’s got no choice but to say “I do”!

But these billionaire bridegrooms have got another think coming if they think marriage will be that easy

Soon their convenient brides become the object of an inconvenient desire!

Find out what happens after the vows in

The Billionaire’s Defiant Acquisition by Sharon Kendrick

One Night to Wedding Vows by Kim Lawrence

Wedded, Bedded, Betrayed by Michelle Smart

Expecting a Royal Scandal by Caitlin Crews

Trapped by Vialli’s Vows by Chantelle Shaw

Baby of His Revenge by Jennie Lucas

A Diamond for Del Rio’s Housekeeper by Susan Stephens

Bound by His Desert Diamond by Andie Brock

Bride by Royal Decree by Caitlin Crews

Claimed for the De Carrillo Twins by Abby Green

Look out for more Wedlocked! stories coming soon!

The Desert King’s Captive Bride

Annie West

www.millsandboon.co.uk

Growing up near the beach, ANNIE WESTspent lots of time observing tall, burnished lifeguards—early research! Now she spends her days fantasising about gorgeous men and their love lives. Annie has been a reader all her life. She also loves travel, long walks, good company and great food. You can contact her at annie@annie-west.comor via PO Box 1041, Warners Bay, NSW 2282, Australia.

Books by Annie West

Mills & Boon Modern Romance

The Flaw in Raffaele’s Revenge

Seducing His Enemy’s Daughter

Imprisoned by a Vow

Captive in the Spotlight

Prince of Scandal

Secret Heirs of Billionaires

The Desert King’s Secret Heir

One Night With Consequences

Damaso Claims His Heir

A Vow to Secure His Legacy

Seven Sexy Sins

The Sinner’s Marriage Redemption

Desert Vows

The Sultan’s Harem Bride

The Sheikh’s Princess Bride

At His Service

An Enticing Debt to Pay

Visit the Author Profile page at millsandboon.co.ukfor more titles.

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For my darling Dad

Contents

Cover

Back Cover Text “I was blackmailed into this marriage. I will not be blackmailed into bed.” Princess Ghizlan of Jeirut has returned home to find that warrior Sheikh Huseyn al Rasheed has seized her late father’s kingdom. With her sister held hostage, Ghizlan has no choice. Her barbarian captor is determined to tame her, rule her—and make her his own! Forcing Ghizlan’s hand in marriage will not be enough to conquer her body and soul: Huseyn’s iron will is challenged at every step by her magnificent beauty and fierce pride. It won’t be long before they both fall prey to the firestorm between them...

Introduction ‘I am here to claim my bride.’ Ghizlan loathed his superior, über-confident air, the gloating note in his deep voice. She pitied his bride, whoever she was, but clearly Huseyn wanted her to be impressed. What would it cost her to play along—at least until she got to the bottom of this? ‘Who are you marrying? Do I know her?’ His smile widened and she saw the gleam of strong white teeth. Fear scudded down her spine as she read his expression. ‘That would be you , my dear Ghizlan. I’m taking you as my wife.’

Wedlocked! Wedlocked! Contents Cover Back Cover Text Introduction Wedlocked! Title Page About the Author Dedication CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER TWO CHAPTER THREE CHAPTER FOUR CHAPTER FIVE CHAPTER SIX CHAPTER SEVEN CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER NINE CHAPTER TEN CHAPTER ELEVEN CHAPTER TWELVE CHAPTER THIRTEEN EPILOGUE Extract Copyright Conveniently wedded, passionately bedded! Whether there’s a debt to be paid, a will to be obeyed or a business to be saved...she’s got no choice but to say “I do”! But these billionaire bridegrooms have got another think coming if they think marriage will be that easy Soon their convenient brides become the object of an inconvenient desire! Find out what happens after the vows in The Billionaire’s Defiant Acquisition by Sharon Kendrick One Night to Wedding Vows by Kim Lawrence Wedded, Bedded, Betrayed by Michelle Smart Expecting a Royal Scandal by Caitlin Crews Trapped by Vialli’s Vows by Chantelle Shaw Baby of His Revenge by Jennie Lucas A Diamond for Del Rio’s Housekeeper by Susan Stephens Bound by His Desert Diamond by Andie Brock Bride by Royal Decree by Caitlin Crews Claimed for the De Carrillo Twins by Abby Green Look out for more Wedlocked! stories coming soon!

Title Page The Desert King’s Captive Bride Annie West www.millsandboon.co.uk

About the Author Growing up near the beach, ANNIE WEST spent lots of time observing tall, burnished lifeguards—early research! Now she spends her days fantasising about gorgeous men and their love lives. Annie has been a reader all her life. She also loves travel, long walks, good company and great food. You can contact her at annie@annie-west.com or via PO Box 1041, Warners Bay, NSW 2282, Australia. Books by Annie West Mills & Boon Modern Romance The Flaw in Raffaele’s Revenge Seducing His Enemy’s Daughter Imprisoned by a Vow Captive in the Spotlight Prince of Scandal Secret Heirs of Billionaires The Desert King’s Secret Heir One Night With Consequences Damaso Claims His Heir A Vow to Secure His Legacy Seven Sexy Sins The Sinner’s Marriage Redemption Desert Vows The Sultan’s Harem Bride The Sheikh’s Princess Bride At His Service An Enticing Debt to Pay Visit the Author Profile page at millsandboon.co.uk for more titles.

Dedication For my darling Dad

CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER TWO