Her father, Jacob, concerned for her safety after a couple of dubious decisions he made about some land in the Middle East, barters with Prince Rashid Davar, arranging a marriage between the two. After tricking Victoria into signing the documents proclaiming her Rashid's wife, they drop the bomb on her.
Victoria is understandably incensed at her father's trickery.
Prince Alif Benhamin Rashid Davar is also unbending and used to getting what he wants. He can be ruthless in his business dealings, willing to take risks others would think twice about. At first he is loathe to accept Jacob's proposal, but soon changes his mind after seeing Victoria. What would it take to soften such a woman? His reluctance turns to desire to own such a woman.
When Victoria sneaks away after being informed of her marriage, Rashid kidnaps her, puts her on his private jet and whisks her away to his home country.
The battle of wills that ensues is truly an entertaining read. Victoria is unwilling to be any man's "property." She has her own life and her own ideas on how that life will be lived. She is not going to bend to any man's will.
Rashid learns the hard way that Victoria is not like any other woman he has known. She will not be owned. He must learn that to have her respect and love, he must earn it. Disinclined to listen or understand Victoria could cost them both in the end.
Lynda's Coker’s book shows the cultural differences these two must overcome if they have any hope of bridging The Ocean Between and finding love and happiness. If you are a fan of contemporary, combative romance, where both hero and heroine must bend but neither is willing to do so, you will truly enjoy this book. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Terisa Wilcox is a romance writer with L&L Dreamspell, Timeless Mist
