Jane Porter - His Defiant Desert Queen

“I am to decide your punishment for you,” Mikael said finally.

“What are the choices?”

“Seven years’ house arrest here in Haslam—”

“Seven years ?”

“Or I take you as my wife.”

“That’s not funny. Not even remotely funny.”

“It’s not a joke. I either marry you, or leave you here in Haslam to begin your house arrest.”

He saw Jemma recoil and her face turn white.

“I warned you that Sheikh Azizzi would not be lenient. He is not a Copeland fan either. He knows what your father did to my mother, and he wants to send a message that Saidia will not tolerate crime or immorality.”

“But seven years!” She reached for the edge of the table to steady herself. “That’s … that’s … so long.”

“Seven years or marriage,” he corrected.

“No. No. Marriage isn’t an option. I won’t marry you. I would never marry you. I could never marry you.”

THE DISGRACED COPELANDS Contents Cover Introduction THE DISGRACED COPELANDS Title Page About the Author Dedication PROLOGUE 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 CHAPTER FOURTEEN CHAPTER FIFTEEN Extract Copyright

A family in the headlines—for all the wrong reasons!

For the Copeland family each day brings another tabloid scandal. Their world was one of unrivalled luxury and glittering social events. Now their privileged life is nothing but a distant memory …

Staring the taunting paparazzi straight in the eye, the Copeland heirs seek to start new lives—with no one to rely on but themselves.

At least that’s what they think …!

It seems fame and riches can’t buy happiness — but they make it fun trying!

Read Morgan Copeland’s story in:

The Fallen Greek Bride

Read Jemma Copeland’s story in:

His Defiant Desert Queen

Look out for more scandalous stories about

The Disgraced Copelands

by Jane Porter

Coming soon!

His Defiant Desert Queen

Jane Porter

www.millsandboon.co.uk

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author JANE PORTERhas written forty romances and eleven women’s fiction novels since her first sale to Mills & Boon ®Modern ™Romance in 2000. A five-time RITA ®finalist, Jane is known for her passionate, emotional and sensual novels, and loves nothing more than alpha heroes, exotic locations and happy-ever-afters. Today Jane lives in sunny San Clemente, California, with her surfer husband and three sons. Visit www.janeporter.com

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Introduction “I am to decide your punishment for you,” Mikael said finally. “What are the choices?” “Seven years’ house arrest here in Haslam—” “Seven years ?” “Or I take you as my wife.” “That’s not funny. Not even remotely funny.” “It’s not a joke. I either marry you, or leave you here in Haslam to begin your house arrest.” He saw Jemma recoil and her face turn white. “I warned you that Sheikh Azizzi would not be lenient. He is not a Copeland fan either. He knows what your father did to my mother, and he wants to send a message that Saidia will not tolerate crime or immorality.” “But seven years!” She reached for the edge of the table to steady herself. “That’s … that’s … so long.” “Seven years or marriage,” he corrected. “No. No. Marriage isn’t an option. I won’t marry you. I would never marry you. I could never marry you.”

THE DISGRACED COPELANDS

Title Page His Defiant Desert Queen Jane Porter www.millsandboon.co.uk

About the Author New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author JANE PORTER has written forty romances and eleven women’s fiction novels since her first sale to Mills & Boon ® Modern ™ Romance in 2000. A five-time RITA ® finalist, Jane is known for her passionate, emotional and sensual novels, and loves nothing more than alpha heroes, exotic locations and happy-ever-afters. Today Jane lives in sunny San Clemente, California, with her surfer husband and three sons. Visit www.janeporter.com

Dedication For Lee Hyat, who has been there every step of the way since reading The Italian Groom ! Thank you for being my first reader and a most loyal and cherished friend.

PROLOGUE

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

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

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PROLOGUE Contents Cover Introduction “I am to decide your punishment for you,” Mikael said finally. “What are the choices?” “Seven years’ house arrest here in Haslam—” “Seven years ?” “Or I take you as my wife.” “That’s not funny. Not even remotely funny.” “It’s not a joke. I either marry you, or leave you here in Haslam to begin your house arrest.” He saw Jemma recoil and her face turn white. “I warned you that Sheikh Azizzi would not be lenient. He is not a Copeland fan either. He knows what your father did to my mother, and he wants to send a message that Saidia will not tolerate crime or immorality.” “But seven years!” She reached for the edge of the table to steady herself. “That’s … that’s … so long.” “Seven years or marriage,” he corrected. “No. No. Marriage isn’t an option. I won’t marry you. I would never marry you. I could never marry you.” THE DISGRACED COPELANDS Title Page His Defiant Desert Queen Jane Porter www.millsandboon.co.uk About the Author New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author JANE PORTER has written forty romances and eleven women’s fiction novels since her first sale to Mills & Boon ® Modern ™ Romance in 2000. A five-time RITA ® finalist, Jane is known for her passionate, emotional and sensual novels, and loves nothing more than alpha heroes, exotic locations and happy-ever-afters. Today Jane lives in sunny San Clemente, California, with her surfer husband and three sons. Visit www.janeporter.com Dedication For Lee Hyat, who has been there every step of the way since reading The Italian Groom ! Thank you for being my first reader and a most loyal and cherished friend. PROLOGUE 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 CHAPTER FOURTEEN CHAPTER FIFTEEN Extract Copyright

SEETHING, SHEIKH MIKAEL KARIM, King of Saidia, watched the high fashion photo shoot taking place in the desert—his desert—wondering how anyone could think it was okay to enter a foreign country under a false identity and think he, or she , as it happened to be in this case, could get away with it.