The desert King's outrageous proposal! Marry a sheikh in return for a hefty financial reward? Shy researcher Jane Smith would normally have laughed in Zayed Al Zawba's handsome face. Except it's only for six months, and the money will rescue her sister who's mired in debt ... Sheikh Zayed will do anything to inherit Kafalah's neighbouring oil-rich lands -even wed plain Jane ... he'll never long to consummate a marriage with her! But Zayed hasn't bargained on Jane's frumpy clothes hiding delicious curves ... Or realised that her quick mind and untouched beauty might tease and tempt him beyond his wildest imaginings ...!