When his country's priceless heirloom jewel is stolen, darkly aristocratic Prince Karim vows to recover it-by kidnapping socialite Caroline Langley. In disguise, he lures her to his palace. But he doesn't anticipate the urgent, primitive stirrings the beautiful foreigner arouses. Now he must have Caroline..body and soul. Caroline cannot resist Prince Karim's arrogant, potent masculinity. letting him introduce her to the pleasures of womanhood is an opportunity for unimaginable fulfillment. But betrayal and deceit mar her fairy tale. What if his ardor is just an act? And if the prince's ransom isn't met, will Caroline become the sheikh's most precious gem?