Monarch of the Sands
Résumé
Ever since her father discovered oil below the desert kingdom of Khayarzah, Francesca has been childhood friends with Prince Zahid. After meeting again after many years, Zahid’s eyes are captured by this girl who has blossomed into maturity like a beautiful rose. To Francesca, Zahid’s always been her first love. She’s now engaged to another man but her heart still flutters at the sight of him. When Zahid reveals her fiancé’s infidelity and adulterous behavior, the engagement is broken off and Francesca is heartbroken, even if he only meant it for her own good. He then invites her back to his country to assist him in his work, where she has no idea how drastically her life will change.