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The Golden Barbarian

by Iris Johansen · Sedikhan #1

1991 · 352 pages

Forced ProximityForbidden RomanceArranged Marriage
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A defiant princess makes a daring deal with a mysterious desert sheikh to escape her gilded cage, only to find herself swept into his glittering palace and a marriage that promises freedom but demands surrender. Galen ben Rashid is a powerful man accustomed to getting what he wants, and he's determined to bind Tess to him through passion and politics alike—but neither of them anticipates the real magic that ignites between them. Set against the backdrop of exotic kingdoms and endless desert sands, this is a sweeping tale of two strong-willed people learning to trust each other across cultural divides and personal walls. It's the kind of adventure-filled romance where the stakes are high, the tension crackles, and love becomes the most transformative force of all.

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