Book excerpt: Prince Turken (Turk) del Abbas Samara, Kilar’s Minister of Defense, seeks solace outside the palace, unaware of rebel eyes watching. Captured, he's brought to a silver-eyed doctor with a touch that sparks his desire. Determined to resist, he's inevitably drawn to the delectable Dr. Raven Bishop. As Turk recovers, Raven lies to protect him, captivated by his sparkling humor and sharp intellect…not to mention his shockingly muscular physique. However, in saving him, she becomes the captive. The battle between love and duty unfolds in a steamy tale of passion, intrigue, and the struggle to bridge two worlds.