Sheikh Haroun al Muntazir was honor-bound to recover a priceless family jewel. but what was lovely operative Mariel de Vouvray' s mission? Until her motives were made plain, he had to keep her close - yet at a distance. But with one stolen kiss Haroun' s resistance turned to air. Was Mariel' s melting surrender a trap of ultimate danger. or a precious haven offered by his future beloved wife?