The Desert King (Silhouette Desire) [Mass Market Paperback]

Olivia Gates (Author)

Book Description

Series: Silhouette Desire | Publication Date: September 9, 2008

Their farce of a marriage will save his kingdom. And in return for an heir, Kamal Aal Masood will give his new wife Aliyah anything—except the trust and intimacy she desperately wants.

When Kamal abruptly ended their blistering affair years ago, he vowed Aliyah would never ensnare him again. Only a fool allowed his actions to be ruled by his heart. And only a woman like Aliyah would dare to challenge a king in a passionate battle of wills.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette (September 9, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373768966
• ISBN-13: 978-0373768967
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #478,610 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A rousing love story, September 4, 2008

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A. Richard (NC, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Desert King (Silhouette Desire) (Mass Market Paperback)

Occasionally a story almost overwhelms one emotionally, and THE DESERT KING is definitely an example of this consuming power. From the first exceedingly gripping scene filled with open feelings to the last compelling moment, there is never a respite from the depicted emotions pouring off the pages between this most unforgettable couple. Olivia Gates has absolutely outdone herself in creating a deeply affecting love story with touching sentiments and two particularly appealing characters.

There has only been one woman who has been able to bring Kamal Aal Masood under her control; that is, until he discovered the truth about Aliyah Morgan. She professed to love him seven years ago, and although he also desired her above all others, he believes she is keeping secrets plus lying to him. When her addictions become known to him, any real feelings he had at the time are destroyed. Kamal regretfully knew their relationship had to end, and he informs her of how he never wants her in his life again.

Destiny has a way of not adhering to one's wishes, as Kamal will shortly become the new King of Judar and the chosen queen for him will be Aliyah. With the recent disclosures of several misconceptions, he has learned marriage to the one woman whom he did not ever want to see again is the only way to keep peace in his desert kingdom. Though he has never forgotten one instant he shared with this stunning woman including all the tremendous heartache, he knows the future of his country is more important than his personal feelings and summons Aliyah to meet with him to discuss their upcoming marriage. From the moment these two are reunited, their inner declarations to not let the other have power over them in any way quickly dissolve, as emotions and passions come into play.

Olivia Gates has once again masterfully created a beautifully told story of intense anguish and untold passions. Each story in her Throne of Judar miniseries has been totally fascinating throughout, and I believe this story is the most noteworthy. The characters are distinctive, as their true natures come through loud and clear with originality. Both Kamal and Aliyah possess a dogged determination and do not like to give in to others without a good reason, so it was very moving to watch these two go through such a myriad of emotions when it came to how they reacted toward each other. Their responses are always honest and frequently shown with a candidness which had me smiling from their sharp barbs. The intimate scenes between these two are overflowing with so much blazingly sensuality, I kept expecting to feel heat coming from the pages. Ms. Gates expertly depicts the passion felt by Kamal and Aliyah, and every single moment of these encounters ignited my own imagination. As for the story, it is told with such visual descriptions, letting the reader also experience each enchanting scene. The lavish traditions of the royal wedding are breathtakingly portrayed with such colorful facts, making all the circumstances surrounding this event seem convincing. THE DESERT KING will pull the reader into every mesmerizing instant of this extraordinary story. All in all this is a gratifying finale to these stories about three princes.

Although the Throne of Judar miniseries has now concluded, readers can take heart in knowing Olivia Gates has another miniseries, The Castaldini Crown, arriving in May of next year for the Silhouette Desire line. I am thrilled as this means more dynamic characters will be featured in an original storyline from this prolific author!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars She's A Keeper, September 8, 2008

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Kimberly "All Romance" (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Desert King (Silhouette Desire) (Mass Market Paperback)

I loved this book! This author writes with great emotion and intensity. I could literally feel what the characters were experiencing and as a fellow "professional romance reader" (grin), I'm sure I don't have to tell those of you who know, that's a writing technique hard to execute, but a pleasure as a reader to experience. I read this authors whole series, enjoyed each book and wait impatiently for her future work. Keep 'em coming!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ;0), April 4, 2010

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This review is from: The Desert King (Silhouette Desire) (Mass Market Paperback)

A great ending to a good series I enjoy all 3 books. How sexy was Kamal this was a good read you will enjoy this book if you know Olivia Gates writing style as well as liking the other 2 books.