From the moment he rescued Badra from Sheik Fareeq, Khepri, a Khamsin Warrior of the Wind, has devoted his life to keeping her safe. As time passes, his feelings of protectiveness grow into something much stronger. Khepri is anxious to marry Badra and would give up the world for her, but although Badra returns his feelings, her brutal treatment at the hands of Sheik Fareeq has left her afraid of men and the physical side of love. Too ashamed to admit what happened to her, and determined that Khepri deserves a woman who can love him totally, Badra refuses to marry him.

Soon it's revealed that Khepri, who's ridden with the Khamsin since his English family was slaughtered, is actually Kenneth Tristan, heir to the Duke of Caldwell. Heartbroken, and unable to remain near the woman he loves and be unable to touch her, Kenneth turns his back on Egypt and all he's known. He journeys to England to accept his inheritance, expecting never to encounter Badra again.

When treasures from Kenneth's family's archeological dig site are being stolen, he returns to Egypt to catch the thief, and there he and Badra meet again. It's obvious that they still love each other, and just as obvious that Badra is no nearer to conquering her fear of passion. Can Kenneth help her overcome her fear?

Ms. Vanak sweeps the reader away with a fast-paced tale of adventure, intrigue, betrayal and the healing power of love. With love scenes that are hotter than the sun- scorched sand of the desert that surrounds the lovers, this is a book you won't want to put down until the final page.