The Sheikh's Marriage Proclamation

The only way to protect her is to declare their forbidden promise to the world. From USA TODAY bestselling author Annie West comes this enchanting tale of desert desire.

Shielded by her enemy
Tempted by the forbidden…

Fleeing a forced betrothal, Tara Michaels escapes across the border, landing in Sheikh Raif's opulent palace. Their countries are enemies, and he's bossy and proud—but this charismatic desert king is offering her a luxurious safe haven…

Raif knows protecting Tara is risky, but he's entranced by her beauty—and she stands up to him when others dare not. Yet once her identity as his guest becomes known, his final option is one he never thought he'd take: proclaiming Tara as his bride-to-be!