Every day in court, divorce attorney Mariah Kennedypitted herself against rich, ruthless men...and usuallywon. Her new neighbor, Zayad Al Nayhal, with hisarrogance and air of command, was exactly the typeshe'd learned not to trust. But his dark good looksand irresistible charm soon chipped away at herbest defenses.The Sultan of Emand was in California to deal with afamily crisis. He was not here to indulge his attractionto the headstrong—and sensual—Mariah. Yet neithercould resist temptation for long. Too soon, their affairdemanded a commitment Zayad had never before been able to give...butletting Mariah go was not an option.