Leopard: 5 (Sons of the Sheikh)

His sting is as lethal as his charm

Sheikh Aziz Hadi is notorious for his seductive reputation, but the one woman he truly wants is the one he can never have. Zamira Fasih-daughter of a rival sheikh whose territory borders his own-is forbidden fruit in the most dangerous sense. Their families are at war, making even speaking to her an act of treason.

Until he sees her at the market and decides some risks are worth taking.

Zamira knows exactly what Aziz Hadi is-a charming predator whose family has brought nothing but suffering to her people. She's promised to another man, a strategic marriage that will finally end the bloodshed and bring peace to her tribe. She should hate everything about the notorious "Scorpion."

So why can't she stop thinking about him?

When Aziz takes what he wants-her-Zamira finds herself trapped between duty and desire. But in a game where love could spark a war and loyalty demands sacrifice, surrender might be the most dangerous weapon of all.

Some promises are made to be broken. Others are paid for in blood

Mel Teshco lives in the beautiful country of QLD Australia, where the open spaces of her acreage, fondly called 'the block', gives her room to breathe. When she isn't writing or dreaming of writing, she is often found gazing out the window at the surrounding mountains and thinking how very lucky she is. With one semi-patient husband, three gorgeous girls, two fat horses, one crazy Belgian shepherd and three cats who run the house, writing has (mostly) kept her sane.